Tuna Bar

4.9

983 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

21 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 41 times today

Lively
Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions

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Outdoor reservations are weather permitting and must be specified upon booking the reservation. Specific table requests are considered but not guaranteed.

Tuna Bar is a Japanese Raw Bar and Grill concept created by Owner and Chef Kenneth Sze. Located in Old City Philadelphia, Tuna Bar boasts a relaxing, upscale atmosphere serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The diverse menu offers traditional and specialty sushi rolls, raw oysters, scallops, hand-selected fish, and shareable entrees. Tuna Bar offers a fully stocked bar of wine, sake, and spirits. There are no outside food and beverages allowed. There is a $40 dessert/cake fee for guests that wish to bring in a dessert/cake for their special occasion.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 1:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 238-8862
Website
http://www.tunabar.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kenneth Sze
Catering
Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Area
Old City
Cross Street
2nd and Race Street
Parking details
As a convenience for our customers, we offer $10 parking. The parking garage is located at 231 N. 2nd Street. Bring the ticket from the garage into the restaurant and we will stamp with our Tuna Bar stamp!
Public transit
The Market-Frankford EL 2nd Street Station The Route 57 at 3rd & Race Street
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 983 people are saying

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Philadelphia County
Best Overall
Philadelphia County
Japanese
Philadelphia
Best Overall
Philadelphia
Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tuna Bar is a standout sushi destination in Philadelphia, celebrated for "amazing service" and "fresh sushi." Patrons love its "great atmosphere" and inventive menu, featuring specialties like the "Love Roll" and "Liberty Roll." While a few note the noise level, the overall experience remains "excellent," making it a top choice for sushi enthusiasts.

983 Reviews

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Kimberly VIP
Philadelphia69 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tuna Bar is a favorite in our family for Birthday Dinners.
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Christyn VIP
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing, this was our second time here and I asked to try new things he guided us and we loved it. Plus side my son who never eats sushi ate a lot of it!! Everything was so fresh and flavorful! Some of the freshest sushi I have ever had. We will be back soon!
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Patch VIP
Washington DC52 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Get the tuna flat bread. Life changing. Everything is good. Great service and great cocktails.
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Kristina
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Love the ambiance and vibes. The specials were amazing definitely recommend trying a few as well as the desserts! Definitely want to go back:)
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CarolS
New York City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have exceptional meals at Tuna Bar. Give yourself time to find parking.
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GMAX
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved it! Amazing food and great service!! Highly recommend!
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elise
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took our son here on a Tuesday night. Made reservations same day, no problem. Ordered edamame, shishito peppers, brussels sprouts. Then three special rolls: Fishtown, Broad Street and King Ghidora. Cocktails ordered: Lycheetini, Winston's Heat and a Shisho Picante. Food and drinks were all delicious and beautiful. Waiter was attentive and prompt. Only negative—table was sticky. Otherwise I can't wait to return.
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Megan
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, wonderful service, we had a lovely experience. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i’ve never had sushi as good as what this place serves. i’m booking another reservation as we speak
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Kimberly VIP
Philadelphia69 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive service by Brandon. Food was delicious.
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FAQs

Tuna Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 238-8862.

Tuna Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 983 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

21 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 41 times today

205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Cross Street
2nd and Race Street
Area
Old City
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 1:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
As a convenience for our customers, we offer $10 parking. The parking garage is located at 231 N. 2nd Street. Bring the ticket from the garage into the restaurant and we will stamp with our Tuna Bar stamp!
Public transit
The Market-Frankford EL 2nd Street Station The Route 57 at 3rd & Race Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Kenneth Sze
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.tunabar.com/
Phone number
(215) 238-8862
Catering
Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.

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Additional information

Hot Appetizers

Pork GyozaUSD 8.00

Steamed Chicken and Shrimp DumplingsUSD 8.00

Salads and Soups

Sashimi SaladUSD 16.00

Seared Tuna SaladUSD 15.00

Noodle and Rice

Mai Fried RiceUSD 14.00

Lobster Fried RiceUSD 16.00

Ceviches, Crudos and Tartare

Tuna TartareUSD 14.00

Wok Kampachi CevicheUSD 16.00

House Rolls

Dynamite White Tuna RollUSD 9.00

East RollUSD 9.00

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