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Name: Vernick Food & Drink
Address: 2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (267) 639-6644
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

Vernick Food & Drink

4.7

1620 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Located at 2031 Walnut Street in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia, Vernick Food & Drink is an inviting neighborhood bistro. Chef-owner Gregory Vernick, a Cherry Hill, NJ native, focuses on using extraordinary regional products to create a menu of approachable, globally-inspired dishes. The "Drink" side of Vernick Food & Drink features homemade sodas, as well as a carefully crafted selection of domestic and imported wines and beers and perfectly poured cocktails.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday 5:00pm - 11:00pm Bar: Tuesday-Sunday 4:30pm - 1:00am Monday: CLOSED
Phone number
(267) 639-6644
Website
http://www.vernickphilly.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Gregory Vernick

Location
2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
20th
Parking details
Street parking is available. We do not have valet parking at this time. The closest parking garages include: - Parkway: corner of 20th and Walnut St (outdoor lot) - Rittenhouse Garage: entrance on 20th between Walnut St & Chancellor St - Central Parking: 2027 Sansom St. - Patriot Parking: 2102 Sansom St.
Public transit
Broad Street Line: Walnut-Locust station Market-Frankford Line: 15th Street station
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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Halibut$34.00
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Jerk-Rubbed Pork Chop$33.00
braised red cabbage, sweet potato, horseradish
Crescent Duck Breast$35.00
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What 1,620 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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1,620 Reviews

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AlexG
Philadelphia
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Reviewed on January 23, 2020
overall5foodserviceambience
What a gem of a restaurant! Truly a fabulous meal.
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JohnB
Philadelphia
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Reviewed on November 9, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
I love this place, if it weren't so difficult to get a reservation, I'd go more often.
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J1111
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Reviewed on August 19, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Food is amazing - difficult to get a reservation or seat at the bar.
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ruthm
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Reviewed on August 1, 2019
overall5foodserviceambience
One of the few restaurants that actually gets better with age. Each service person, from the water boy to the manager, glides around attentively to serve patrons. The wine list is small but select. pours are very large. I loved my duck breast, which is always served medium rare (perfect). Staff is very attentive, with one staff dedicated to just polishing wine glasses. All details combine to make this a 5 star restaurant. Others agree, which is why at 5:15 pm on Thursday it was jammed with couples.
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Tara
Philadelphia
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Reviewed on July 31, 2019
overall4foodserviceambience
Great local spot, excellent cocktails, vibrant energy and location.
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NicoleM
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second visit here and everything was great! I am adding to my list of favorite Philly restaurants. My favorite thing I ordered was the crispy artichokes. Delicious!
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DavidR
Philadelphia
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
25th anniversary I the food was delicious
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datenightfoodie
London
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vernick never disappoints! Everything from the appetizers, to entrees, to wine was outstanding. One my favorite restaurants in Philadelphia!
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Mady
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, dining at Vernick is a wonderful experience. Very good food, drinks and pleasant ambiance. Looking forward to returning for another dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved sitting at the Chefs counter. Awesome experience!
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Cassandra
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious! The foie gras was probably our favorite of all the small plates we got. The menu was excellent it was hard to make choices because we wanted everything! The cocktails were really good too; strong and refreshing. Can’t wait to go back!
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Dave
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Vernick was incredible. Service was outstanding! We had a variety of dishes and were not disappointed by any of them, and some were down right amazing. Definitely worth the wait for a reservation.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2018
overall3food3service4ambience4
Anniversary
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DJK1
Philadelphia
491 reviews
vip
5.0
491 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding original menu creations each with their own x-factor. The white truffle tagliatelle special is indeed very special. Well thought out wine selections by glass or bottle compliment the plates. Servus is first rate - attentive, comprehensive, but not overbearing.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was incredible food and service Can’t wait to go back
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
fantastic service, food, and drinks.
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Mare
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2018
overall2food2service2ambience2
Was just okay. Don’t get all the hype.
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Andi
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience. Well worth the wait! Outstanding execution. Terrific service.
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PeterJ
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Restaurants in Philadelphia and absolutely wonderful fare.
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AlexandraC
Philadelphia
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Britten was exceptional again.. everything was spectacular top to bottom
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outtodinner
Philadelphia
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
We just locked the food. If you have mobility issues ask to sit downstairs
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LarissaA
Philadelphia
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
The pumpkin toast, roasted cabbage, and curry shrimp were spectacular. The ravioli was good but it was weird that it was just one giant one, also for the price it wasn’t much. The mushroom toast was good but I think it would have been more enjoyable if it was warm and not served cold. My friend enjoyed the oysters. The service was great! I went to dinner with a friend I haven’t seen in a year and is in town for Thanksgiving and it was nice that they recommended that we take our time ordering and that there would be 15-20 min between each plate, so we could really enjoy our chatting over the sparkling wine (which I never heard about until dinner tonight!). Definitely will return to Vernick with my husband as I think he’d enjoy it.
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eacook
Atlanta Metro
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding restaurant from the moment we walked in until we left. The staff was exceptional, our server was on point, and the food was even better than I could have hoped for: inventive, exciting, and most importantly, delicious! Well done!
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stevieb
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is the best restaurant in Philly. The most creative and fresh ideas i've seen. I'm a vegetarian, and there are many options!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Anniversary
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Service was amazing. Food was delicious although I felt a few of the dishes were on the salty side (the mushroom soup amuse bouche, sea urchin with scrambled eggs, gratin that came with the sea bass)
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ElaineC
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was excellent, as always!
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JaimiL
Philadelphia
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything!!! Omg the best!! Can’t wait to go back.
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foodloverNYC
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
One of our favorite restaurants anywhere! We dine here whenever we come to Philadelphia (we live in NYC) and have even talked about hopping on the train just to dine here!
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AmandaaB
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2018
overall4food4service5ambience5
The food was very good admittedly a bit pricey for what it was. I did find the food was extremely rich.
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Bville
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gorgeous menu, beautiful presentation, great wait staff, noisy but worth it! We’ll go again!
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KellyE
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service and incredible food. I can’t wait to go back!
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Zack
Cincinnati
48 reviews
vip
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable experience, food was exceptional and service was too. I've been trying to get in here on previous trips to Philly and it did not disappoint. One of the better meal experiences ive had in awhile
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HarryA
Philadelphia
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is an AMAZING restaurant. If you consider yourself a foodie then you MUST go here. Everything we ordered and everything that was complementary was absolutely delicious and wonderful. I wanted to keep eating and ordering dish after dish. I went to philly for a few days and was doing research to find the best place to dine and Vernick is the place! I live in NJ and eat in NYC all the time and I would definitely go back to Philly just to eat at Vernick (I revisited yesterday and it was delicious). I ate at the chef counter a second time and would recommend eating there just to see the chefs work like a well oiled machine with everyone moving with precision and dedicated passion. I went a second time and this place is AMAZING. The chefs are rock stars and had another amazing enjoyable dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome all around experience! My wife and I are huge foodies and haven’t been so satisfied since dining at California Grill, Victoria and Alberts, and Flying Fish. Everything was spot on and perfect. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
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PerryG
Philadelphia
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience4
First time visit - enjoyed ourselves very much. Highly recommend.
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ChristineD807
Orange County
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2018
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service and wonderful tastes! Entrees lacked the luster that I had hoped to continue after our toasts and small plates.
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GerardoS
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2018
overall5food5service4ambience5
One would be hard pressed to find a more delicious meal, it was superb! There is always room for improvement so if I could improve anything... well... the service could be a tad warmer.
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greatfoodonly
Philadelphia
133 reviews
vip
5.0
133 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience4
Been here many times amd have never been disappointed. Looking forward to our next visit.
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GeorgeW
Atlantic City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2018
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was fantastic. The service,the food and the atmosphere.A true 5 star experience
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Vernick Food & Drink is rated 4.7 stars by 1620 OpenTable diners.

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2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

Cross street
20th
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday 5:00pm - 11:00pm Bar: Tuesday-Sunday 4:30pm - 1:00am Monday: CLOSED
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking is available. We do not have valet parking at this time. The closest parking garages include: - Parkway: corner of 20th and Walnut St (outdoor lot) - Rittenhouse Garage: entrance on 20th between Walnut St & Chancellor St - Central Parking: 2027 Sansom St. - Patriot Parking: 2102 Sansom St.
Public transit
Broad Street Line: Walnut-Locust stationMarket-Frankford Line: 15th Street station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Gregory Vernick
Additional
Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.vernickphilly.com/
Phone number
(267) 639-6644

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