(215) 627-5116
232 Market St
Philadelphia,
PA
19106
39.9499
-75.1451
Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City
Tangerine
What People Are Saying About Tangerine
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – In the large dining room, flickering cutout lanterns and dozens of candles cast shadowy patterns onto low leather chairs and marbleized columns. The effect is neither quaint nor elegant but surprisingly impressive nevertheless. Generically labeled as "Mediterranean," the cuisine takes familiar international bases--like gnocchi, ceviche and filet mignon au poivre--then adds a splash of North African flavoring. Portions are meant to be shared. The drink menu is similarly eclectic.
08/26/08
My favorite restaurant in center city!
by pinkett
I came here with my boyfriend and we were both blown away!! We were seated promptly, and the waitstaff/hostesses were very friendly. I am completely shocked by how many poor reviews there are for the food. I thought the meal was incredible. I highly recommend the steak or the salmon. The ambience is very romantic- not really a "family" restaurant. I can't wait to go back here!!
- Pros: Ambience, incredible food, great bar
- Cons: Really- none
06/03/08
Dull food, overblown decor in Old City
by TomInPhilly
The minute I walked in I knew it was a mistake. I have a thing against theme restaurants. And this one was as bad as walking into the one beside Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland. It's like one of those designers from "Trading Spaces" was given a blank check and told to give the place a Moroccan feel. They're hoping you'll be so awed by the dramatics of the decor you won't mind the mediocre food.
Half of what you pay will go towards candles...probably about 1000 in the place.
Started out with the mixed appetizer plate...that came with COLD pita bread.! From the fridge COLD! Couldn't someone from the kitchen have thrown it on a grill for like 40 seconds? And the rest of the app? BLAND. Unlike any North African I've ever had. And swimming in olive oil. Like food they serve tourists.
Really disappointing. Can't recommend it. Unless you're in high school and you want your date to think you're cool. Just hope she doesn't know food.
- Pros: Restaurant as theater.
- Cons: There's better theater and better restaurants.
05/14/08
Best Service in Town
by PeterBlack
The Decor is breathtaking with candles everywhere. You feel like if you are in an exotic oasis. The service was excellent. A guy from Spain guided us through the whole meal. He recommended a great wine that matched perfectly our entrees, his recommendations were fantastic. I ordered the whole fish, my wife the duck and we loved. We felt like if we were traveling or something. For sure we will come back again
- Pros: Service, Ambience
- Cons: Chairs
The Details on Tangerine
What To Drink:
Get in the spirit of the place by ordering the Paul Bowles martini or the restaurant's namesake, a creamsicle-like concoction.
Where To Sit:
For those interested in sipping potent beverages and occasionally making out, seats are available at the sleek bar up front.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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