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Vernick Fish, Philadelphia, PA
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Vernick Fish

$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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Booked 77 times today
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  • 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.

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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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

Experiences

  • Valentines Weekend Prix Fixe Menu 2025

    US$185.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
    Join us for a romantic Valentines Weekend Celebration...Only available on Friday, February 14th and Saturday, February 15th , Vernick Fish will offer a curated pre fixe menu featuring family style dishes and a decadent dessert for $185++ per person. Upgrade your experience by taking part in our wine pairing menu, available for an additional cost. Reservations can be cancelled up to four days in advance, or modified at any time by calling the restaurant directly. Certain dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice only - Please contact the restaurant prior to your reservation for approval
    Valentines Weekend Prix Fixe Menu 2025 photo

What 2,248 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vernick Fish in Philadelphia offers an exceptional dining experience with "perfect food and cocktails." Guests rave about the "attentive and informative service," especially from standout server Erica. The seafood is consistently fresh and delicious, making it a "favorite restaurant in Philadelphia." The chic atmosphere complements the outstanding culinary offerings, ensuring a memorable visit.
2,248 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every dish was excellent. Perfectly done. Really nice ambience.
    Vernick FishResponded 1 day ago
    Good Afternoon Paul, Thank You for leaving us feedback here, we are thrilled to know that you had a great experience here with us. We hope to welcome you back soon! Have a great weekend, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  2. Bob

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A truly special place. The food is amazing and creative. The waitstaff is superb, especially Lisa C., who took care of us last night. It’s a pricey dinner, but worth every penny. I highly recommend Vernick Fish for a really wonderful, special occasion meal.
    Vernick FishResponded 2 days ago
    Good Evening Bob, We do so appreciate you taking the time to leave us such great feedback here - we will be sure to shout out Lisa to the team as well. We are thrilled to know you enjoyed your experience with us, and hope to welcome you back soon! Best, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  3. David

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were celebrating a friend’s 60th Birthday and the evening was very enjoyable from start to finish. Another positive dining experience at Vernick Fish.
    Vernick FishResponded 2 days ago
    Good Evening David, Thank You all for celebrating this moment with us, we are thrilled to know that you had a great time with us! Dont be a stranger, come back and see us anytime! Have a great week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  4. Mike

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Cocktails, Small plates and Large plates. Flavors are excellent as one would expect from Vernick
    Vernick FishResponded 2 days ago
    Good Afternoon Mike, Thank You for leaving us some great feedback here , we are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  5. Alex

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Okay food, overpriced, ambiance is okay with pretty standard interior, could do more with windows to block out the street views of Peking garage. Unenthusiastic service. Flavors were okay, tend to rely heavily on citrus flavor which in some dishes was a little strong.
    Vernick FishResponded 2 days ago
    Good Evening Alex, Thank You for taking the time to leave us feedback here. I am sorry to hear we did not meet your expectations while dining with us. We do take all feedback seriously, and I will be sharing this review with my team. I hope we can make some changes and meet your expectation next time you dine with us. Thank You again for taking the time to leave us this feedback Enjoy the week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  6. Judy

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The octopus appetizer was melt in your mouth sublime and splendid. My husband and I shared the halibut and scallops. Both were prepared perfectly and were a treat for our tastebuds. Service was fantastic. Don’t miss this restaurant
    Vernick FishResponded 2 days ago
    Good Afternoon Judy, Thank You for leaving us such nice feedback about your experience here ... we love to know that you enjoyed the food and service here! We hope to welcome you both back again soon Enjoy the week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  7. Sharria

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    2.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Honestly, I was looking forward to my night. I heard very good things about this place. It was OK. I think I may have had a better experience if I wasn’t sat next to a racist couple. Soon as I sat down I felt uncomfortable. It was so awkward and uncomfortable.  I wanted to leave, but I decided to stay and finish my review. 
    Vernick FishResponded 2 days ago
    Good Afternoon Sharria, I would like to first Thank You for taking the time to leave us feedback here ... I went ahead and send you a private message so we can discuss this matter further. We never want any of our guests to feel uncomfortable when dining with us , and are very sorry to hear that is how you felt during your experience here. Please do take the time to reach out to me so we can learn more and hopefully turn this viewpoint around for you I look forward to connecting, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  8. Nafis

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, energetic vibe, amazing food. The Branzino was off the charts good.
    Vernick FishResponded 2 days ago
    Good Afternoon Nafis, Thank You for taking the time to leave us feedback here , we are thrilled to know you enjoyed the meal! Hope to see you again soon Have a great week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager

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  9. Lee

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    not rushing back soon. Ambiance is good, food is creative, entree isn't balanced so need to order sides to complete the meal.
    Vernick FishResponded 6 days ago
    Good Afternoon Lee, Thank You for taking the time to leave us feedback here...We do take feedback very seriously, and I will be bringing this to my team to see what adjustments need to be made. We do hope you will come back and enjoy us soon! Thanks again for taking the time to leave us feedback here. Enjoy your weekend ahead! Billy Yoder General Manager

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  10. Michael

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience! Food is amazing, service is 10/10, and overall great vibes
    Vernick FishResponded 6 days ago
    Good Afternoon Michael, Thank You for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review here! We are thrilled that you had a great experience with us , and we hope to welcome you back soon! Have a great superbowl weekend ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager

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FAQs

Vernick Fish is rated 4.8 stars by 2248 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 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 77 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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