Rose Tattoo CafeGreat place for a special occasionI went here for my birthday with my boyfriend and had a wonderful dining experience. Steve our waiter was friendly and extremely helpful. The ambiance is romantic and relaxing. Can't wait to go back!6/15/2013 12:00:00 AMI love the ambience especiallyI love the ambience especially upstairs in the garden room...so new Orleans like. The soft shell crabs were superb as was my partners jambalaya. The bread pudding for dessert was divine.6/7/2013 12:00:00 AMall smiles here :)Loved everything about this place! Food good...waitress great....mood great!6/5/2013 12:00:00 AMRose Tattoo Cafe: Alive and Well!I remember the Rose Tattoo Cafe as being a very good restaurant many years ago. Guess what? It's still a very good restaurant with great service and a lovely, romantic setting. Highlights: crab cakes, Tattoo pasta, blueberry walnut crunch cake with ice cream, and nice red wines by the glass.6/5/2013 12:00:00 AMWorth it!Dined here 20 years ago and it was terrific, and 20 years later it is still a wonderful experience. Vibrant atmosphere, great food and very personal and attentive service. A keeper!!6/4/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic Neighborhood SpotI have gone to the Rose Tattoo over the years and have never had a bad meal there. It's been in the same spot since the early 80s and does not disappoint. The staff is knowledgable and understands customer service.6/3/2013 12:00:00 AMA+ placeFirst time visit to this place. Food and service was great. Intimate ambience. Would definitely eat here again6/1/2013 12:00:00 AMGood place for lunchWe recently took some overseas guests to visit the Barnes Collection. Picked this place because it was close and had good reviews. We had a very nice lunch and great service. Skip the "restaurant" in the Barnes (terrible food) and eat here instead,5/29/2013 12:00:00 AMRose Tattoo: Still the bestI went to the Rose Tattoo regularly years ago when I lived in the area. I was thrilled to find out it is still there, It remains an exquiste gem of a restaurant that takes care with the food and everything else. Truth be told, I plan to eat there regularly again until I've sampled absolutely everything on the menu. Then I'll start over again.5/25/2013 12:00:00 AMVersatile menu, entrees veryVersatile menu, entrees very nicely presented, cooking was superb.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMComfortable dining in a relaxedComfortable dining in a relaxed atmosphere set in a converted neighborhood Victorian house.
Salad choices were fresh, tasty and different. There were a number of seafood choices, as well as interesting specials for that night.
We will definitely return.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways relaxingThe service was great. Server very pleasant. We enjoyed the cocktail list beverages.
The atmosphere is conducive for date conversation or a lively discussion in the bar.
Love the old wood in the bar and flower theme in the balcony.
My picky eater friend raved about the salmon. My veal was done to perfection .
a gem.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistency is key...I've been dining at this restaurant for over 6 years and it is always consistent. The service is excellent and the food is delicious and creative. I had the crab bisque which was loaded with chunks of lump crab meat and the special chicken salad of the day over lettuce - seasoned perfectly and not overpowered with mayonnaise. Love this place!5/14/2013 12:00:00 AMXcellent mom dayParty of 8, no prob! Cause we were at opening no wait, food innovative & excellent, service & recommendations - spot on. Very good value.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's Day Special!Had reservations for 4 for Mother's Day. Thought it would be really crowded but turned out to be perfectly managed. We were able to get there a little early, have a nice drink at the bar AND get seats at the bar! When our table was ready, we were notified so we could settle the bill. Promptly got seated and waited on. There was a wonderful red snapper as a special that 3 of us ordered. Very nicely done, wrapped in thin sliced potatoe and baked. Delicious! For desert there was a wonderul strawberry bread pudding that my daughter and her husband shared. I tasted it and sure wished I had ordered that! I just had the run-of-the-mill-can-get-it-anywhere creme brulee. Was a lovely ending to a wonderful Mother's Day!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMIf you want good food andIf you want good food and awesome service, this is the place for you. We had a party of 15 people and we have no compliants. Everything was done in order and timely.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMother's Day delightI took my Mom to the Rose Tattoo for Mother's Day weekend and she and my Dad loved it. My first experience was for lunch there a couple of years ago. The strawberry white chocolate brioche bread pudding WAS TO DIE FOR!!5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMTwo for two. Looking forward to #3I didn't know much about the place the first time I went, but we had a great time and decided to return. Every bit as good as the first time, especially the red snapper special. Biggest snapper filet I've ever seen, cooked perfectly in a tasty potato pocket and served on a bed of tomatoes, garlic, and spinach. Good service and a nice, quiet atmosphere for a Friday night. Nice to be able to hold a conversation without shouting.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful!! The food was aWonderful!! The food was a joy--everything was delicious! I have eaten there twice lately and both times were excellent. The pasta dishes are especially unique--be sure to try them as an appetizer or as an entrée. The chocolate peanut butter dessert was heaven. Can't wait to go back!5/6/2013 12:00:00 AMLife saverWe recently enjoyed a delicious meal at The Rose Tattoo. My husband passed out and the staff as well as other guests were so helpful. They stayed with us, called 911 and got an ambulance and were very reassuring, supportive, and professional. I cannot say enough. We will surely be back as we had a good outcome and my husband is fine, thanks to the Rose Tattoo staff.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat FindI was in Philly for an overnight stay. This was in walking distance from my hotel. The food was awesome. The wine list not so much, but the food made up for it.5/2/2013 12:00:00 AMCrab cakes were delicious,,Crab cakes were delicious,, real crab not full of fillers like at some places. Our waitress was excellent, friendly and efficient. The ambiance is great, a unique atmosphere. I will definitely go back and tell others about it az well.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of the loveliest restaurantsOne of the loveliest restaurants I've been to-- The food among the best I have ever had.4/22/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was very good. TheThe food was very good. The staff could not be nicer. If I lived in Philly and in this neighborhood, I would go often for lunch.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Place!We celebrated my Aunt's birthday and needed a place that would meet a lot of divergent taste profiles. The Rose Tattoo fit the bill! Menu selection was wide and diverse and everyone enjoyed their selections. The service was very good...even though no one ordered dessert, the waitress brought my aunt a brownie sundae with a candle on the house. This was very thoughtful. Everyone agreed, we will be coming back.4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMThe plants in the larger seatingThe plants in the larger seating area are a beautiful touch. Second time there and I really had a nice time. My server was great & attentive.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a great meal and ourWe had a great meal and our waitress was wonderful.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMI have been to the Rose twiceI have been to the Rose twice before this visit. Once for lunch, once for appetizers and friendly conversation. This was my first time for dinner and a first date, both of which turned out teriffic! If you are unsure of where to go and you looking to gently impress someone, this is the place to go!4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMeverything was great fromeverything was great from start to finish. the service was great. the food was amazing.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had intended to stop inWe had intended to stop in for lunch however they only have dinner service on Saturday so we tried it for dinner very glad we did. Meal and service was wonderful. A great find and will most definitely be returning. Had early reservation (7pm) and by 8pm it was full so reservations recommended. Very happy we found this gem.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMI have eaten at the Rose TattooI have eaten at the Rose Tattoo many times. The food, service and prices constantly are good and it is a gem in our neighborhood.4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMRose Tatoo CafeChilean Sea Bass and Shiitake and veggie spring rolls....yum!3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistently goodHad lunch with a client. Very good food and a very pleasant atmosphere. Has been about a decade since I went there last and over 20 years since I went there the first time, and it has never disappointed. Will try to go more often.3/26/2013 12:00:00 AMnestled in a quiet neighborhoodnestled in a quiet neighborhood with a cozy, and dark ambience.The varied menu covers many tastes from surf to turf and very tasty.Good wine selection and outstanding desserts.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was excellent! IThe food was excellent! I loved everything I ordered, and I can't say that happens that often. The mushroom ravioli was delicious and so was the spring roll appetizer. There were 4 of us and everyone was very happy with their dinner. I can't wait to go back!3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMMy only disappointment wasMy only disappointment was that the bar could not make a daiquiri!3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMI have been to The Rose TattooI have been to The Rose Tattoo a few times and it never disappoints. The service is impecable. The food is3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMFish entrees were especiallyFish entrees were especially good; desserts were outstanding.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was great and also theFood was great and also the service was it was really nice and @romantic my girlfriend loved it and we'll definitely go back...3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMwe ordered from the lightwe ordered from the light menu and the portions are very big. Delicious filet sandwich, ribs and fried calamari. Love going there since we always have a great dinner!!!!!2/23/2013 12:00:00 AMWe went for jambalaya andWe went for jambalaya and it was delicious. Our various appetizers were also good and 3 had dessert, which they liked! Our server was excellent and game for fun (important). She has been there awhile.1/17/2013 12:00:00 AM