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Vernick Fish, Philadelphia, PA

Vernick Fish

4.8
4.8
1520 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (215) 419-5055

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Greg Vernick & Drew Parassio

  • 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.

  • Neighborhood

    Center City

  • Cross street

    19th St & 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,520 people are saying

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

    Seafood

  • Philadelphia

    Best Service

  • Philadelphia

    Innovative

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  1. silverphl

    Philadelphia

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is always delicious, it's a nice occasion place, a bit on the pricey side.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the moment we checked in, Vernick fish delivered above and beyond our expectations. Will definitely return.
  3. ArtemA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anything you order will be amazing... I mean anything. My wife and I loved this place and location.
  4. Debbc

    New York Area

    430 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    430 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    This was our second visit to the restaurant The first was when it first opened What astounded us was the prices for what we got We shared two item One was disappointing My husband s pasta small plate was tasteless My raw plate was good I sampled three wines before I chose and I didn’t really like that There also was almost two much service and super cheeriness If we go back we’ll stick to eating the raw choices at the bar
  5. GusH

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Raw plates were outstanding. Great buzz to the restaurant. Really enjoyed ourselves
  6. mgexplorer

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent as usual. Also, our server Erica was especially awesome!
  7. AriC

    Philadelphia

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always - great service and wonderful creative food
  8. JordanB

    Philadelphia

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My new favorite restaurant in the city! Everything was amazing! I definitely recommend!
  9. Horodyla

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Overall quite good but not mind blowing. Found the sea bass to be extremely salty but our waiter graciously had the chef remake it with less salt. Highlight were the octopus and scallops!
  10. RobinB

    Philadelphia

    54 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    This was our second time dining at V.Fish. We loved it the first time so we were excited to go back. It didn’t meet our expectations this time. We were seated right under a speaker which had 80’s music blaring. I asked if they could lower the volume a little but they wouldn’t (it was 7:00 and a little early for that kind of music). The menu was smaller that we remembered but we found things to order. Unfortunately there were issues with some of them. Sardines with burnt bread, dry swordfish, too crispy,crispy potatoes and mushy vegetables that came with the black bass. The prices were was too high for the quality of the food. Sadly, we won’t be back again
  11. SteveC

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and service - music was a tad loud but that’s nitpicking
  12. drewt

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent location, service and incredible food. Scallops are a must order
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous and so was Michael, our server.
  14. Bethm

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! Have not been back since Feb 2020…pre-covid! So happy we returned !!. Corey was excellent server, food and cocktails top notched , flavorful perfection!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience2
    Booked because of rave reviews and part of Four Seasons. Was to celebrate a birthday weekend. All in all very disappointing. I ordered the panko swordfish, it was dry and brick hard. Resembled something that had been deep fried the night before, refrigerated then reheated. It really did not work at all. Worst fish dish ever. My recommendation would be to avoid if my dish was representative. There is lots of choice in Philly with some great fish restaurants like “Prime”
  16. Teddybear

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience. Service exceptional! Food excellent, but overpriced. Be ready for a bill of over $300 for a party of two without any alcoholic drinks.
  17. Ellie

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    The food was great but I didn’t like the server. Not a good fit for this restaurant. Not friendly and rushed us so much. I come to Philadelphia often because my son goes to college there and this time i didn’t enjoy it as much. The food is exceptional as always but I wasn’t happy with my sever.
  18. Kosova

    Las Vegas

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a great restaurant. Food is great. Bronzino and Broiled oysters were incredible tasty. Staff is very warm, helpful and knowledgeable. It is always great dining in this restaurant. Every time I come to Philadelphia I dine here.
  19. JonH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and ambience, 100% would dine here again.
  20. DaveA

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb plates and an amazing team who give incomparable service. Everyone was great, from the hostess to Jon the bartender who is justifiably proud of his family legacy, profession and ability, to the 20-something bartender who knows how to pick 80s tunes. It’s not cheap but what you get is all-around worth paying for. Thanks!
  21. BarryL

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding, from the stellar service to the extraordinary meal. The one issue, however, was the music selection and the volume; it didn’t exactly make for the intimate low key feeling we’d been expecting…
  22. JimfromAstoria

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A superb experience---food, service & ambience all memorable & excellent.
  23. RobbNYC

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Beautiful space, generous spacing, elegant tableware, excellent service. The food was delicious, with generously sized portions, although a tad fussy and a bit too rich. Our only drawback was the overly insistent and loud music, which elevated the sound level too much. But overall, highly recommended for the food.
  24. steph

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service as always.
  25. Mackers

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, inspired combinations, fun atmosphere. Really great meal. I did a round of house oysters, the raw yellowtail with black garlic and potato chips, and the swordfish schnitzel with jasmine rice slaw. Outstanding flavor and food.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing flavors!!!!
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was much better than I expected and very flavorful. We started with some cocktails which were great. We had grilled octopus and sardines on toasted sourdough bread for appetizers. The sardines were fantastic. The service was excellent.
  28. JenniferD

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious - everything! The waiter was charming and knowledgeable. Will go back!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From start to finish, absolutely delicious. We had four different appetizers and four different entrées and they were all wonderfully prepared, not overly seasoned so the flavor of the ingredients really came through so beautifully. Can’t wait to go back.
  30. WayneM

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing, fantastic, incredible, impeccable, Quite possibly the best Meal I’ve had. The service wonderful, Cory (server) was knowledgeable, guided to proper wine(s) and choices. Did I say amazing experience? Have 4 more days in Philadelphia, just might have to go back again. Pescatarian, I had grilled octopus starter….Black Sea Bass w/Royal Red Shrimp main. And the best wine(s) -Thanks to All! -Wayne 💚
  31. AllisonG

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was absolutely delicious! Great service and ambiance!
  32. BonnieC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service & flavors. It was the best meal we’ve had in a very long time.
  33. NicholasP

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The server from Lowell Mass was delightful. Loved that they split a martini in 2 for our last drink. Sheek spot.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place
  35. Bianca

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and environment/service was equally as great.
  36. Angie

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome food; wonderful service.
  37. Baldeagles

    Philadelphia

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meal was excellent; service was great and our main server provided valuable recommendations on wine to pair with our meal. The restaurant deserves all of the accolades it has received.
  38. SamR

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing experience as usual and the staff made even more special and memorable. Erica is a super star. She’s a hotelier at heart and her hospitality gene is dominant. Love her approach and attitude and most importantly her recommendations. Will be back and ask for Erica
  39. fred

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    thr first table was not great we asked to move after that , everything was dreamy
  40. StevenH

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience5
    Overinflated prices for a wafting of food.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated
    • Staff temperature check required
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Vernick Fish is rated 4.8 stars by 1520 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 26 times today
Google Map for Vernick Fish

1876 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross street

    19th St &amp; Arch St

  • Neighborhood

    Center City

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Wed–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American

  • 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

  • Executive chef

    Greg Vernick &amp; Drew Parassio

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • 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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