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Vernick Fish, Philadelphia, PA
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Vernick Fish

$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
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Vernick Fish

4.7
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Center City

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
Vernick Fish presents Philadelphia’s own, Chef Greg Vernick’s exploration beyond the boundaries of a seafood restaurant. His ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, results in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, and a range of vegetable preparations. Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach with small and large plate offerings, the kitchen brings new life to the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare and raw bar. Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails, and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly white and sparkling offerings, as well as light, fresh reds.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Greg Vernick and CDC David Paterniti

From the OpenTable editors: Sleek interiors meet thoughtful service at this celebratory Logan Square seafood spot. James Beard Award-winning chef Greg Vernick walks the line between innovative and nostalgic with dishes like sardines on sourdough toast and grilled scallops that are masterclasses in careful sourcing and precise preparation, but also wipe-your-plate-clean delicious. If you’re toasting to something special, get one of the hard-to-find spirits or wines from the top-notch drinks program.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Daily 16:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    (215) 419-5055
  • Website
    https://www.vernickfish.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Privates are available for groups ranging from size 13 to 150. Please contact us at vernickfish.philadelphia@fourseasons.com for additional information.
  • Location
    1876 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    19th St and Arch St
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available via the main entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel located at 1 N. 19th St, for $35 after validation from Vernick Fish Host Team. Overnight parking for $70.
  • Public transit
    Market Frankford Line: 15th Street Stop<br />Broad Street Line: City Hall Stop<br />SEPTA Regional Rail: Suburban Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • "Feast of the Seven Fishes" Prix-Fixe Menu 2024

    USD 195.00 per person

    23 Dec 2024 - 25 Dec 2024
    A fresh take on holiday traditions, Vernick Fish will be hosting a "Feast of the Seven Fishes" inspired prix-fixe menu on December 23rd and 24th. Created by Chef's Greg Vernick and David Paterniti, a five course menu will be served family-style and will feature highlights such as live scallop crudo with blood orange & grilled fresno chili, brandade croquette with ossetra caviar, and a whole roasted turbot with brown butter, salt baked celery root, & white truffle. Reservations can be cancelled up to seven days in advance. Cancellations under four days will incur a $75 charge per guest. Certain dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice only. Please contact the restaurant prior to your reservation for approval.
    "Feast of the Seven Fishes" Prix-Fixe Menu 2024 photo

Menu

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What 2,189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vernick Fish is a seafood lover's paradise, offering "the best creative and flawlessly executed fish in the city." Guests rave about the "amazing food and service," with dishes like crispy octopus and sea bass receiving high praise. While the ambiance is sophisticated, some note it's "a bit pricey." Overall, a must-visit for fine dining enthusiasts.

2,189 Reviews

  1. Michael

    San Francisco

    267 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    267 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    $31 for a martini. I am in Philadelphia a few times a year and lately have looked forward to eating at Vernick's. The food is always good. Sometimes it is excellent, sublime even. It's inconsistent. Last night was no exception. It might be my last visit. My ceviche appetizer was amazing. My halibut entree was overcooked and dry. The sauce and mushrooms in the dish were great but the panko crumbs on halibut was a mismatch that only served to mask, rather than compliment the flavor of the fish and make it seem even drier. It was not a successful dish. But the killer was the $31 martini that was not cold, certainly not in a chilled glass. It was just a basic martini, nothing special about it and it was $31. Service was friendly and efficient. Vernick's is consistently expensive but unfortunately it is not consistently good.

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  2. Charisse

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    My Branzino was excellent, as usual. My husband’s steak was just ok. Our waiter took our water order and then he appeared to be reassigned, without telling us anything. He just ignored us. Someone else took our food order after we sat for almost 30 minutes while being ignored by the person we thought was our waiter. (He then began waiting on the two tables on either side of us.) We waited over 20 minutes for our drinks to appear from the bar. We had to ask for bread and the young woman who brought the bread was rude and did not crack a smile. We were celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary on Sunday night. We will not be celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary there. My husband was in a bad mood when we left. Ugh.

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  3. Romeo

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The FOOD was AMAZING, and the service was Excellent!

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  4. Tracey

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance. Food was very good but not excellent. Fish dishes could have had more flavor. Endive salad should be cut - too much work to eat. Sides were very good but none were outstanding. I was surprised food was not more flavorful.

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  5. Rodney

    Philadelphia

    83 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is my 2nd time at Vernick Fish and it was even better than my 1st trip. Food, service and professionalism of the entire staff were OUTSTANDING! The Lobster & Blue Crab Rice was incredible and the Scallops were also great. All in all, we had a great dining experience.

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  6. Katie

    Philadelphia

    299 reviews

    5.0

    299 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a stellar meal at Vernick Fish. The staff is so well trained and professional and the fish dishes are sublime; well crafted and innovative. Cheers to Greg Vernick. Also great room! One of my favorite restaurants in Philly.

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  7. Janet

    New Jersey

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my son out for a nice dinner and was not disappointed….the food was delicious! I had the halibut and he had the sea bass….both were outstanding! I would highly recommend this restaurant!

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  8. Natalie

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing lunch before seeing a show. Oysters and the scallop crudo were both delicious— with the scallops crudo being a show stopper!! Hope to get the chance to go back soon!

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  9. Emilio

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always fantastic, chef and his team are some of the most thoughtful culinary team putting together some really innovative recipes.

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  10. Lindsay

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 28 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and cocktails, unique menu and seamless service.

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FAQs

Vernick Fish is rated 4.7 stars by 2189 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Vernick Fish restaurant

Vernick Fish

4.7
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar
Center City

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 58 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Vernick Fish

1876 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    19th St and Arch St
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00 Daily 16:30–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available via the main entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel located at 1 N. 19th St, for $35 after validation from Vernick Fish Host Team. Overnight parking for $70.
  • Public transit
    Market Frankford Line: 15th Street StopBroad Street Line: City Hall StopSEPTA Regional Rail: Suburban Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.vernickfish.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 419-5055
  • Private party facilities
    Privates are available for groups ranging from size 13 to 150. Please contact us at vernickfish.philadelphia@fourseasons.com for additional information.

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