Tangerine
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 627-5116
Fax: (215) 627-5117
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Second Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Romantic Bar 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Tangerine – by Lauren McCutcheon
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.
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Insider Tips
What To DrinkGet in the spirit of the place by ordering the Paul Bowles martini or the restaurant's namesake, a creamsicle-like concoction.
Where To SitFor those interested in sipping potent beverages and occasionally making out, seats are available at the sleek bar up front.
User Reviews for Tangerine
06/03/2008 Posted 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.
05/14/2008 Posted 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
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