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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 56 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
    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 2,414 people are saying

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

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vernick Fish is celebrated for its "outstanding" seafood and "creative" dishes, making it a top dining spot in Philadelphia. Guests rave about the "freshest" ingredients and a "creative menu," with standout items like the yellowtail crudo and olive oil-poached halibut. The service is "impeccable," and the ambiance is vibrant, though some find it a bit noisy. Despite pricey offerings, many diners consider it "worth every dime" for special occasions. Overall, Vernick Fish is a "must-visit" for seafood enthusiasts seeking a memorable culinary experience.
2,414 Reviews

  1. Jan

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Expensive but absolutely worth it. The crispy octopus starter alone is worth the trip

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  2. mark VIP

    Philadelphia County74 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were outstanding. The endive and gem lettuce salad was terrific as was the grilled sea bass entre. Probably the best seafood entre I have had in the last 10 years. I also had the olive oil cake which was moist and had flavorful. A lot of restaurants offer olive oil cake but it is usually dry and tasteless - Vernick's pastry chef really delivered. We really enjoyed our dinner at Vernick Fish and can't wait to go back.

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  3. Bob VIP

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and service..................................................................

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  4. Robin VIP

    Philadelphia County6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant. Everyone from the wait staff to the servers were very polite. I came for a quick lunch but the oysters and shrimp cocktail were perfectly filling and delicious. Also, the mocktails were beyond exceptional! I actually can’t wait to try the regular cocktails now. Will definitely be dining here again in the near future.

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  5. Stephanie

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Erica the server was a wonderful tour guide to a delectable dining experience! She even overheard that it was both of our birthdays being celebrated that evening and brought us out 2 bday cakes with a candle each which was the cherry on top of a perfect evening!! Can’t wait to go back!

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  6. Roy

    Philadelphia County17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated my wife’s birthday and everything was absolutely perfect!!

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  7. John

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 30, 2025

    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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  8. Michael

    Chicago / Illinois3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    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 on June 30, 2025
    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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  9. C VIP

    Philadelphia County41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    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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  10. Merle VIP

    Las Vegas35 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    The food was just ok, small portions. Everything was minimalist. We asked for bread, 2 little slices. Our fish entree came in a bowl so it could be paired with Lemongrass soup. The fish filet was hard to eat out of bowl, soup just ok. The servers were rather unfriendly and not welcoming just like the ambience of the space, it felt like an upscale cafeteria. Maybe that was the idea. All bland, boring, not going to return.
    Vernick FishResponded 6 days ago
    Good Evening Merle, Thank You for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience. I hope you know that we do take all feedback very seriously, and I will be taking this information to my team so that we can review. We are always looking for ways to improve the experience here for our guests, and this information is very valuable. Im disappointed to know that you do not want to return, but I do hope you will consider joining us again in the future so you can experience the ways in which your feedback made a difference. I will send you a private message with my contact details , so that we can stay in touch should you want to come and visit us again in the future Thank You again, Billy Yoder General Manager

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Vernick Fish is rated 4.7 stars by 2414 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 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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