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Vernick Fish

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$30 and under
Seafood
1876 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Good for business meals
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
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Vernick Fish "Down the Shore" Benefit Farm Dinner

    $995.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Aug 3, 2025 only
    5:00 PM
    Off site at 5075 Spruce Ave, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
    Join Vernick Fish, for an intimate dinner benefiting A Meaningful Purpose at Reed's Farm in Egg Harbor Township on Sunday, August 3, 2025, in partnership with Cookie Till, of the beloved Steve & Cookie's restaurant in Margate, NJ. The evening will begin at 5:00pm with cocktails and passed hors d'oeuvres, followed by a four-course, family-style, seated dinner paired with wine at 6:00pm prepared by Chef Greg Vernick, Vernick Fish Chef de Cuisine Dave Paterniti & our talented culinary team. This event is rain or shine; in case of inclement weather, the dinner will move to a covered area, or indoors. We recommend flat shoes for the farm setting. The ticket price includes gratuity, taxes, and fees
    Vernick Fish "Down the Shore" Benefit Farm Dinner Photo

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What 2,406 people are saying

Vernick Fish reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vernick Fish offers an exceptional seafood dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "super creative menu" and "freshest seafood." The ambiance is lively and upscale, perfect for special occasions. While prices are high, many find the quality "worth every dime." Attentive staff and standout dishes like the "yellowtail crudo" make it a must-visit.
2,406 Reviews

  1. John

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Appetizers, entrees and desserts were excellent and our server made my fiancé’s birthday celebration truly special and wonderful!

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  2. Michael

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience! Service, food and bar all worked seamlessly together. Thank you!
    Vernick FishResponded 1 day ago
    Good Afternoon Michael, Thank You so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star rating and review, we are very happy to know that you enjoyed your experience with us! We do hope you will join us again in the future Have a great week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  3. C VIP

    Philadelphia County40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, Vernick Fish was everything we wanted and more!

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  4. Mona lisa

    Dallas - Fort Worth36 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I would’ve given 5 stars all around but 2 things that stood out making it lower. Made the reso a month in advance and we weren’t exactly in the dining room more like bar area. I ordered the scallops main plate and it was small. Some great things were the drinks and the raw apps. Service was great as well. Really enjoyed the grilled olive oil cake.

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  5. Ronald

    San Francisco Bay Area5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    No better seafood restaurant in Philadelphia or within 100 miles. Raw and cold-served seafood delivered to the table fresh and chilled. Fresh fish (for us, black sea bass and halibut) served hot from the oven, grill, or pan, all accompanied by uniquely delicious broths and sauces. Same for appetizers, sides, and desserts. Our favorites were crispy octopus, endive salad, eggplant katsu, and key lime pie. Only exception was the truffled fried rice, which did not meet the standards of the other exceptional dishes. Service is informal, friendly, and efficient, especially the food runners who seem to deliver everything within seconds of completed preparation. Only drawback is the noise level which seems to approach dance floor volumes at times. Dinner for four, one cocktail each, with tax and tip ran $150 per person.
    Vernick FishResponded 1 day ago
    Good Afternoon Ronald, Thank You so much for taking the time to leave us such a detailed 5 star rating and review here! I hope you know that this feedback is very important to us, and I will be sharing this with my team in order to continuously improve the guest experience here. I do share some of the same favorites with you, Im happy to know that you enjoyed them as well We hope to welcome you back again soon, have a great week ahead Billy Yoder General Manager

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  6. Joseph VIP

    Denver / Colorado10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service Always enjoy a great meal here every time we are in Philadelphia

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  7. Shaleigh VIP

    Philadelphia County11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Erica is the best!!!!!
    Vernick FishResponded 1 day ago
    Good Afternoon Shaleigh, Thank You for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review - and we agree with you, Erica is phenominal! So happy you enjoyed your experience here with us, we will share the love with her. We hope to welcome you back soon! Have a great week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  8. Humza

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Very likely the best seafood we’ve had. Staff was very knowledgeable and made fantastic recommendations

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  9. Gerald

    Philadelphia County19 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a great meal and the service was good. Unfortunately the final tab was considerably high I dine out frequently and feel Vernick is charging for name recognition. As mentioned the meal was great although the plates were small. I will avoid dining at any Vernick restaurants going forward as I feel you can get a similar dining experience for a more reasonable price.

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  10. kenneth

    Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Somewhat noisy. One dish came early. One dish came late

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Vernick Fish is rated 4.8 stars by 2406 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 76 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
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Daily 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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
    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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