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The Twisted Tail, Philadelphia, PA

The Twisted Tail

4.5
4.5
1595 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for live music
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, 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.
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,595 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Twisted Tail offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food," "exceptional service," and "great live music." Guests rave about standout dishes like the fried chicken, beignets, and cheese platter. The vibrant atmosphere and accommodating staff make it "worth the trip." Perfect for brunch, dinner, and special occasions.
1,595 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved this place. If you google “fun restaurants in Philly” this was in the top search results!

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  2. AmyK

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good night… Great food, and incredibly awesome live music!

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  3. JulieF

    Philadelphia8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Daniel, our waiter, did a wonderful job making us feel at home bringing us delicious food while being very kind and considerate throughout. You can count on the twisted tail for a delicious brunch in a warm environment. Head House Square is just outside, with its active farmers market, great bars, and beautiful houses to look at in Society Hill.

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  4. Bea

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for brunch. The gritz and crawfish mac and cheese were amazing. I ordered the chicken and waffles for my entree and there was an issue with the waffle maker where the waffle didn’t come out crispy enough. It truly was not a problem on my end but the staff were so kind to comp the meal for me and brought us out a complimentary crème brûlée French toast for the mistake. A very unexpected but a very sweet gesture. Such great service and hospitality!!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time! Celebrating 🍾 🍾 🍾 hubby birthday 🎂 and the band was great! South Philly represented

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  6. David VIP

    Philadelphia62 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our 4th visit to Twisted Tail and it was as good as ever. No entrees, but had several apps and small plates. Highlights were the baby lettuce salad, pork belly, and ravioli in brown butter. Just great food. Drinks were terrific. Service was good. The welcome upon arrival always makes us feel special. Not sure why other restaurants can’t do that. Twisted Tail is consistently terrific.

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  7. Chris VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, the bartenders made great mixed drinks, and Daniel, our server, had great recommendations for which food to try.

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  8. Wendy

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A perfect place for yummy drinks and varied, delicious small plates. And there’s live music every night but Monday!

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  9. Tammy VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a variety of small plates, that were absolutely delicious. Cocktails were spot on and server made some wonderful suggestions. Great food, nice atmosphere A+

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  10. Laura

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service! I wasn’t expecting long overly cramped table seating with strangers, so I was a bit thrown off by that. The food was just ok and not worth the price at all. I wouldn’t order food there again. I liked the environment overall and would go back for a drink. But again, our server was wonderful!

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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 4.5 stars by 1595 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for The Twisted Tail

509 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between South and Lombard
  • Neighborhood
    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, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Leo Forneas
  • Entertainment
    Free Live Blues Music Tuesday - Sunday
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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