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The Twisted Tail, Philadelphia, PA

The Twisted Tail

4.6
4.6
1552 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Thank you for choosing The Twisted Tail!

High Top tables are only available on the weekends, and are located on the second floor. They are communal style tables, and you will get to enjoy the band after 8:15PM.

The Twisted Tail is a bi-level restaurant, bar and live music venue featuring a charcoal-fired grill, a wealth of bourbon selections and the rollicking ambiance of a "juke joint" (or old school Southern music hall). The inventive menu highlights ingredients in their simplest form, flame-broiled over live coals for rich, authentic flavor.

Inside a warm, welcoming dining space makes The Twisted Tail South Street’s best place to catch a band - and a bite.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 558-2471
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Leo Forneas
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Area
    Society Hill
  • Cross Street
    Between South and Lombard
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is available in front of and behind the restaurant. The closest available parking garage is located on Lombard Street between 2nd and 3rd.
  • Public transit
    The closest public transit stop is at 2nd and South for the 40 Bus. For the subway, take the Broad Street Line to South Street, or the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street.
  • Entertainment
    Free Live Blues Music Tuesday - Sunday
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 1,552 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Twisted Tail in Philly offers a delightful dining experience with "great cocktails" and diverse menu options. Known for its "phenomenal manager" and attentive service, guests rave about the "incredible waygu beef tartar" and "amazing brunch." Live music adds to the vibrant atmosphere, though it can be "a bit loud."

1,552 Reviews
  1. Brooke

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! The staff was friendly and the food was good. We will return!

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  2. frank

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great spot and great food and ambiance - just an awesome spot and also great if you’re seeing Shona living arts 3 min walk

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Reserved table for 8 online. Neighborhood joint to chill in and have great food and drink.

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  4. Lorraine

    Spain

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun family style Thanksgiving meal. Cool place with friendly staff. Holidays are rough, but the family style made it more homey.

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  5. Krystal

    New York City

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The space & ambience of this place were pleasant. However, the Thanksgiving experience did not impress me. The food was ok. My braised short rib was bland. My cocktail was not good and my BF’s mocktail tasted like cough medicine. The dessert pumpkin pie came out cold in a box, I was expecting a nice warm slice on a plate. The waiter wasn’t too friendly, no smiles and she looked sort of tired or drained as if she just wanted her shift to be over.

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  6. CONNIE

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience. The only concern was how steep the front step is when entering the building. Very challenging to enter without a railing or anyway to balance someone of age to get inside.

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  7. Laura

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious, potions were generous for a fixed price. The waitstaff was friendly and efficient

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  8. Cara

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    No complaints about the food at the Twisted Tail Thanksgiving day. The sides, especially, were uniformly excellent. But it was a prefixe situation and we felt very rushed.  it was clear they wanted to get us out as quickly as possible and reuse the table. They even give you dessert packed up to go, whether you want it that way or not. I asked whether we had the option to order coffee and perhaps sit and linger for a little longer than an hour, and we were told no, that wasn’t possible. we ended up going to a different restaurant for dessert and coffee afterwards because we weren’t ready to go home.

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  9. Holly

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't say enough about how wonderful the experience was at Twisted Tail for Thanksgiving. Despite being packed with guests, the service was exceptional. The staff remained friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient – it was clear they were working hard, but still managed to make us feel like VIPs. The pre-set Thanksgiving meal was absolutely incredible! Every dish was perfectly prepared. It truly felt like a home-cooked meal, but with a gourmet twist. Given how seamless and enjoyable our experience was, we will absolutely be coming back for Thanksgiving next year. It's rare to find a place that handles the holiday rush so well while still delivering top-notch food and service. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a stress-free, delicious Thanksgiving feast! A huge thank you to the entire Twisted Tail team for making our Thanksgiving so memorable. We’ll definitely be seeing you again next year!

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  10. Stephen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I wouldn’t do thanksgiving here again. I’d been to Twisted Tail on 4 separate occasions prior to this thanksgiving event and this wasn’t near as good as their normal fare. Not even close. The amount of food was not appropriate for the size of the party. 2 sets of sides for 6 people? And each side is roughly enough to fill a small cereal bowl? The entree portions were not large either. The pies for dessert were terrible. They were tiny, dry and not flavorful in the least. Everyone left hungry and disappointed. What a shame.

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FAQs

The Twisted Tail does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. The Twisted Tail also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 558-2471.

The Twisted Tail is rated 4.6 stars by 1552 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 23 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Twisted Tail

509 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between South and Lombard
  • Area
    Society Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Metered street parking is available in front of and behind the restaurant. The closest available parking garage is located on Lombard Street between 2nd and 3rd.
  • Public transit
    The closest public transit stop is at 2nd and South for the 40 Bus. For the subway, take the Broad Street Line to South Street, or the Market-Frankford Line to 2nd Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Leo Forneas
  • Entertainment
    Free Live Blues Music Tuesday - Sunday
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (215) 558-2471
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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