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Tuna Bar - Tuna Bar, Philadelphia, PA

Tuna Bar

4.9
4.9
953 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 23 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW PRIOR TO BOOKING
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.
  • 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

Menu

Hot Appetizers

  • Pork GyozaUSD 8.00

    Kurobuta pork, scallions and pan fried.

    • Steamed Chicken and Shrimp DumplingsUSD 8.00

      Long chives, ginger, crispy chicken skin, steamed.

      Salads and Soups

      • Sashimi SaladUSD 16.00

        Wasabi yuzu dressing.

        • Seared Tuna SaladUSD 15.00

          Ponzu and wasabi aioli.

          Noodle and Rice

          • Mai Fried RiceUSD 14.00

            Shrimp, Asian sausage, onions, peas and fried egg.

            • Lobster Fried RiceUSD 16.00

              Pea shoots, onions and egg.

              Ceviches, Crudos and Tartare

              • Tuna TartareUSD 14.00

                Ginger soy, avocado and fried shallots.

                • Wok Kampachi CevicheUSD 16.00

                  Thinly sliced kampachi, infused ginger oil, scallions, oyster sauce and sesame.

                  House Rolls

                  • Dynamite White Tuna RollUSD 9.00

                    Spicy walu, crunch and shishitos.

                    • East RollUSD 9.00

                      Salmon, avocado and cucumber.

                      Last updated: 3 February 2022

                      What 953 people are saying

                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                      4.9
                      4.9 based on recent ratings
                      • 4.8Food
                      • 4.7Service
                      • 4.7Ambience
                      • 4.5Value

                      Noise • Moderate

                      Loved For

                      • Philadelphia County

                        Japanese

                      • Philadelphia

                        Best Overall

                      • Philadelphia

                        Hot spot

                      Review summary

                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                      Tuna Bar in Philadelphia offers an exceptional dining experience with "best sushi in the city" and "killer cocktails." Known for its "fresh seafood," it combines a lively atmosphere with attentive service. Despite occasional noise, the elegant decor and "wonderful ambiance" make it a top choice for celebrations and casual dining alike.

                      953 Reviews

                      1. Nad’Jah

                        Baltimore

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined 4 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Loved everything about this place! Will be my go to place every time I’m in Philly now. I feel it is not as spacious but plenty of seating. It’s a very chill vibe in there. Happy hour lasted until 6pm on Friday night. My fave was the wagyu spring rolls with its sauce, had a hint of peanut butter in it. The kanarge (i know butchered the name) look like catfish bites but it’s chicken with the orange sauce it was so good. Came in a good size portion to share. Also ordered the east coast oysters for $2 each definitely worth it. Total was around $50 for two which is nice.

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                      2. Andy

                        Atlantic City

                        10 reviews

                        5.0

                        10 reviews

                        Dined 5 days ago

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Excellent sushi- particularly the rolls. Especially the tunas. I will definitely be back!

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                      3. Adrienne

                        Philadelphia

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 14 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        It was great!! Food was fresh, drinks were delicious and the Brussels sprouts were my highlight :)

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                      4. Wendy

                        New York City

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 14 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Always fresh ingredients, delicious and a warm , modern interior. Staff is welcoming and friendly. It’s a family favorite.

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                      5. Sean

                        New York City

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 13 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Amazing! The good and service was incredible!! Definitely planning on going back very soon

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                      6. Kyle

                        VIP

                        Philadelphia

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 8 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Can’t say enough about how great Tuna Bar is - it’s been consistently amazing for the last 10 years.

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                      7. David

                        Philadelphia

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 7 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 4
                        Amazing sushi, old city and fishtown rolls, omg !

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                      8. Julie

                        New York City

                        6 reviews

                        5.0

                        6 reviews

                        Dined on 6 December 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        The food was amazing!! We went with all of our waiter’s recommendations and they were exceptional! Tuna Crudo was absolutely delicious!

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                      9. Sam

                        Philadelphia

                        1 review

                        5.0

                        1 review

                        Dined on 30 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 4
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Overall a very nice dinner. Their alcohol selection is very nice with a good selection of Japanese whiskey. We got the bluefin sashimi and were not impressed, but the three rolls we got were unique and absolutely delicious. Dessert was not bad; the fruit jelly on top of our cheesecake was a bit gummy. Overall though, the fish was fresh and the vibes were great!

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                      10. Linda

                        Philadelphia

                        3 reviews

                        5.0

                        3 reviews

                        Dined on 24 November 2024

                        1. Overall 5
                        2. Food 5
                        3. Service 5
                        4. Ambience 5
                        Dinner was delicious- it was my first time at the restaurant, I wasn’t sure what to expect- everything was wonderful!

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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 953 OpenTable diners.

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

                      Make a booking

                      2 people
                      7:00 pm
                      Booked 23 times today

                      Order delivery or takeout

                      Google Map for Tuna Bar

                      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
                      • 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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