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Vernick Fish, Philadelphia, PA
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Vernick Fish

$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
19:00
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Fancy
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.

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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
    $31 to $50
  • 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
    Private events 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 Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia located at 1 N. 19th St for $45. Overnight parking for $85.
  • Public transit
    Market Frankford Line: 15th Street StopBroad Street Line: City Hall StopSEPTA Regional Rail: Suburban Station
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

  • Valentines Weekend Pre Fixe Menu 2025

    US$185.00 per person

    14 Feb 2025 - 15 Feb 2025
    Join us for a romantic Valentines Weekend Celebration...Only available on Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th , Vernick Fish will offer a curated pre fixe menu featuring family style dishes and a decadent dessert for $185++ per person. Upgrade your experience by taking part in our wine pairing menu, available for an additional cost. Reservations can be cancelled up to four days in advance, or modified at any time by calling the restaurant directly. Certain dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice only - Please contact the restaurant prior to your reservation for approval
    Valentines Weekend Pre Fixe Menu 2025 photo

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What 2,205 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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.

2,205 Reviews

  1. Florian

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    49 reviews

    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    On a relatively short menu three main items were sold out, among them the ones we had chosen. Poor planning. Oysters were good, food and drinks were fine. Service was slow and not very attentive. Seriously overpriced for food and level of service.

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  2. Natasha

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was outstanding and the food was delicious. There were a couple things we wanted that weren't available on the menu but other than that really great food!

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  3. Jennifer

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great as always. Will be back in the new year!

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  4. Gabriella

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fresh and tasted amazing. Had the sea bass, 10/10. Had every raw oyster they had available and loved every single one. The broccolini Caesar was amazing as well. Will definitely go back to try the crab fried rice.

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  5. Rob

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic but our server seemed like she didn’t want to be there. She did the bare minimum, which is a shame because it put a damper on our overall experience. I also made a note in my reservation that we were wcelebrating a special occasion which wasn’t acknowledged whatsoever.
    Vernick FishResponded 1 day ago
    Good Evening Rob, Thank You so much for taking the time to leave us feedback here ... while I am happy to know that you enjoyed your meal here with us, I am disappointed in learning about your service experience. We do pride ourselves on delivering exceptional food and service, and I apologize that we didnt exceed your expectations. I am going to message you privately to learn more, and turn this experience around for you the next time you visit us. We do take all feedback very seriously, and are grateful that you took the time to share with us. We hope that the next time you visit us, you see the improvement that your feedback has made Enjoy the New Year, hope to welcome you back in 2025! Billy Yoder General Manager, Vernick Fish

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  6. Kathryn

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible experience from food to service . We had a custom wine pairing which was perfect

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  7. Gami

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good fish but a bit pricey also 5star restaurant

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  8. Josh

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening. All the food was delicious and service was excellent.

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  9. William

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The branzino and the snapper were our highlights last night. we had the sides of broccolini and potatoes which were so fresh and delicious. There were starters of crudos salmon and yellow tail which were small but tasty bites for the 4 of us. The clams were liked by three the 4th is not a fan of cooked clams.

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  10. Chris

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was not friendly this time and hardly made eye contact with us. The food was excellent, though, as per usual.
    Vernick FishResponded on 20 December 2024
    Good Evening Chris, I am thrilled to know that you enjoyed the food here with us ... thank you for the feedback about service, I am going to review this with my team so we can look at making any adjustments. We do appreciate all feedback here, and hope you will join us again in the near future! Have a great holiday ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager, Vernick Fish

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FAQs

Vernick Fish is rated 4.7 stars by 2205 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 40 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
    $31 to $50
  • 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 Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia located at 1 N. 19th St for $45. Overnight parking for $85.
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
  • Website
    https://www.vernickfish.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 419-5055
  • Private party facilities
    Private events 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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