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Tuna Bar - Tuna Bar, Philadelphia, PA

Tuna Bar

4.7
4.7
847 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
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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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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 52 times today

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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
  • Neighborhood
    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 <br /><br />The Route 57 at 3rd &amp; Race Street
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 847 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Japanese

847 Reviews

  1. BHVisitor

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Broad Street and King Ghidorah Makis were excellent.

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  2. MalayMama

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious sushi - surprised at how delicious it was. Just moved to Old City from Malaysia, have high sushi standards. Happy this is around the corner from my apartment - I plan to return.

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  3. Noelle

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing sushi and great ambiance! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for sushi in Philly

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  4. Acoleman

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    My server was very nice and attentive, and suggested a really good dish. I went in the afternoon, so it was quiet inside, but very nice soundtrack.

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  5. Grace

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal from beginning to end! Love the no rice option rolls - they were fantastic.

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  6. brendand

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Food was a lil salty and service was a bit slow, quality of food was good

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  7. lauriem

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was delicious and fresh. Ambiance was great. Was a bit expensive but worth it.

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  8. MichaelK

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Wait staff was exceptional. Definitely will return.

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  9. Jud92

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for a quick bite before the theater. On street parking is available for an early dinner.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Great sushi. Quantity low. Ginger cucumber not worth it. Broad street maki just amazing. Ambience and service is good

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  11. JPRPhila

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The drinks and food were excellent along with the service.

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  12. Rich

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    the Raw Bar has a limited but very tasty menu. We thought that having fewer items than many sushi restaurants was a positive. It allows them focus on the quality of the items that they do serve. A very nice spot.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything from apps to dinner, drinks to dessert were outstanding! Along with great service and atmosphere, the Tuna Bar is one of my favorite places to dine.

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  14. ChristopherB

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I loved the food and service was epic. Just very loud

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  15. LCDiamond

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for a group, couple or family dinner’ great food service and ambiance!

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  16. suzie

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was really good and would defintely go back

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    Give yourself a favor don’t go ! Seems that PF Cheng try to make sushi ! It’s none edible ! Good luck

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  18. KevinW

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambiance and location were perfect. The food was delicious and decently priced. The service was fantastic. They were taking care of you every minute.

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  19. EllenP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Most underrated restaurant in Philadelphia. Don’t skip out on the tuna flatbread!

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  20. Peter

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    We sat outside on a Friday evening and Race St is a feeder to 95, so we sat next to some heavy traffic at times, including buses and trucks. Otherwise, everything was excellent!

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  21. TeninS

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! I'm new to eating sushi and was a bit skeptical but I was blown away at how good everything was.

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  22. Jane556

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious… service very good! Will definitely return

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love going to Tuna Bar. It’s a weekly spot we go to or order from with friends or my fiancé. It’s always consistently delicious and fresh.

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  24. Bella

    Philadelphia

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places in Philadelphia! Food is always excellent and during the summer is lovely being able to eat outdoors. Highly recommend it.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great atmosphere and delicious food. Everything tastes fresh. Service was excellent.

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  26. Cece

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    The servers are good. The front desk lady is not friendly. The food overall is just OK. I ordered a big tuna dish with 14 pieces of sashimi; the variety of sashimi is ordinary, quality is good, though.

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  27. bluealderfer

    Philadelphia

    59 reviews

    5.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    This was our first time here, and I would definitely go back.

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  28. Anson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had our first date here and it was great! The ambience was wonderful, and the date night booths were super private and intimate. A little noisy but it takes the pressure away a little for those more “intense” situations.

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  29. JimRay

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service2ambience4
    This was the first time that the service was horrible. Our waiter was attentive to other tables our section, and basically ignored me and my girlfriend. We’ve been here on busy nights and have had better service than we did on 7/23 Overall the quality of the food made up for the service. I do recommend this place

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this spot! My food was delicious as usual . My Daughter loved everything as well!

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  31. StephK

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our lunch was delicious for the eyes, mouth, and soul.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    Not the same quality it used to be. Everything was over sauced.

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  33. rrosas1008

    Philadelphia

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Very good food services usually very good one time out of the four times I've been there service was a little on the downside food is always excellent One of my go-to spots

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  34. Freqdinr

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I both agreed this was the best sushi experience we'd had in the city. Everything was wonderful, particularly the Geisha roll, a new experience for us.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always quality sushi and great service! Drinks are amazing as well.

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  36. Nck3910

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Went for dinner, but this definitely feels like more of a happy hour spot for drinks and a light snack. Oysters and first drinks took way too long to make it to our table. We got an assortment of rolls which were decent; nothing bad but nothing to write home about either. Ambiance of the place is solid. Ultimately I’m glad I checked it out but I don’t think I really need to go back here. If you’re looking for drinks with friends this will work. If you’re looking for good sushi or then I would go elsewhere.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Servers were on top of clearing each plate when we were done. Would highly recommend

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Subpar food, service was slow and inattentive, this was the second chance we were giving to Tuna Bar and it will be the last

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  39. ChristineS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Food was fine, but nothing stood out. Overpriced for what you get and service was slow. It seems waiters were more focused on the to go orders

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  40. AlinaC

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Richard was an awesome server! Food was delicious as always. Thank you!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Tuna Bar using the Order Online button. Tuna Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 238-8862.

Tuna Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 847 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 52 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.tunabar.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 238-8862
  • Catering
    Please email info&#64;tunabar.com for more information.
  • Private party facilities
    Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.
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