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The Twisted Tail, Philadelphia, PA

The Twisted Tail

4.4 (1626)
$30 and under
American
509 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for live music
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.

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, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Leo Forneas
  • Catering
    Weddings, Showers, Birthday Parties, Business Events, Presentations, Holiday Events!
  • Private party facilities
    We host lovely events at our 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). It's a chic and rustic style and allows you and your guests to enjoy the night celebrating, eating and drinking.
  • Neighborhood
    Society Hill
  • Cross street
    On 2nd Street, Between South and Lombard Streets
  • 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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,626 people are saying

The Twisted Tail reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Twisted Tail offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and a "creative menu" that delights patrons. Known for its "amazing service" and inviting atmosphere, it's a popular spot for both locals and visitors. While live music enhances the ambiance, some find it "too loud." Overall, it remains a cherished "special place" for many.
1,626 Reviews
  1. Rachel

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In town for a conference and found this great place for dinner and drinks. The muscles and cheese board was delicious especially the funnel cake type bread that came with the muscles. They had a live band that night so it was a little loud, but we ended up staying later and got another round of drinks to listen to them.

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  2. Jeff

    California Central Coast2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Extremely disappointing. I understand small plates. I do. However, 1 scrawny leg of octopus for $14, that was burned and chewy was insulting. We ordered 5 different items and all were marginal at best. Worst part of the experience was the waitress: She was awful. Enjoy a nice meal out in Philly: Don't come here.

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  3. Anuj VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very underrated restaurant! Food was fantastic and a good value - highly recommend the scallop ceviche!

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  4. Beverley VIP

    Philadelphia County40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at the Twisted Tail yesterday evening with friends. We chose the chef's selection, which we shared. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. I would thoroughly recommend this place to all.

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  5. Daniel VIP

    Philadelphia County5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm a regular at Twisted Tail happy hours, which I love. We went there last Sunday for dinner. We ordered the tasting menu. It was just the right amount of food, and everything was delicious.

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  6. DIANE

    Philadelphia County53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great but the noise and the service could be better

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  7. Liz VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely loved it. Came for happy hour oysters and stayed for dinner and music upstairs afterwards. New favorite restaurant in Philly. We will definitely be back!

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  8. Marie

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were very good. Would highly recommend dining there.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very flavorful, service was excellent. Food took a bit long to come out considering it was a Wednesday night and didn't seem that busy. Biggest complaint was that the live music was TOO LOUD.

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  10. Chris

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 21, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is good but it’s expensive.very loud live music to the point where you cannot converse

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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 4.4 stars by 1626 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
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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509 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    On 2nd Street, Between South and Lombard Streets
  • Neighborhood
    Society Hill
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–1:00 am
  • 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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Leo Forneas
  • Entertainment
    Free Live Blues Music Tuesday - Sunday
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Weddings, Showers, Birthday Parties, Business Events, Presentations, Holiday Events!
  • Private party facilities
    We host lovely events at our 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). It's a chic and rustic style and allows you and your guests to enjoy the night celebrating, eating and drinking.
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