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Varka Fishhouse, Ramsey, NJ

Varka Fishhouse

4.8
4.8
3089 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Varka is a Mediterranean fish house located in the heart of downtown Ramsey. They offer fish by the pound from all parts of the world, plus Greek specialties and Black Angus steak house selections. Full bar and wine list featuring wines from Greece and California.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Seafood, Greek
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (201) 995-9333
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties with up to 75 guests can be accommodated.
  • Neighbourhood
    Ramsey
  • Cross Street
    East Main Street
  • Parking details
    There is a large private lot located directly behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    N.J. Transit to Main Street, Ramsey.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,089 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Jersey

    Mediterranean

  • Bergen

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Varka Fishhouse offers "excellent service" and "delicious seafood" with a standout ambiance. Patrons appreciate the "fresh fish" and expertly prepared dishes like grilled octopus and lobster. The atmosphere is "dark and cozy," making it ideal for special occasions. However, some find it "very expensive" and "noisy."

3,089 Reviews
  1. Alphonse

    VIP

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Upon walking the music was soft enough that we could hear each other the ambiance is in the grey shade & wood and soft lighting and there are just a few walls that separate the dining areas . The tables are separated enough that you had enough privacy to converce. Wait service was excellent and the menu offered many seafood options with some meat choice for those who favor meat. We chose to graze and shared the octopus that was my top choice ! I have ordered this in many restaurants throughout the world and this was outstanding ! We then had the shrimp Santorini in a seafood red sauce and it too was perfect. After that we did decide to order the Varka lobster main course to share and .. what can I say .. it was delicious!! All in all the entire dining experience was just ri

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  2. thomas

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    61 reviews

    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service Great food Great ambiance The fish dish is excellent!

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  3. Regina

    VIP

    New York City

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service. I usually dine here for dinner so the lunch menu was new to me although we did start with the Greek salad and saganaki, which are staple go to apps. Both were prepared very well and consistent with past visits. I tried the fish and chips for the first time and while it was good, I thought the price was a bit steep for just one moderate size piece of fried sea bass. The platter was filled mostly with a basket of fries and accompaniments like shredded lettuce, a sliced tomato and asparagus. For the price I would stick with their simply grilled fish options, which is what I usually order for dinner. We tried the almond cake for dessert which was tasty and a nice finish to our meal.

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  4. Jahad

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere! The halibut was excellent! Drinks were good as well.

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  5. Luciano

    VIP

    New York City

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as friendly, no smile from manager or hostess…long time between appetizers and main… forgot birthday.. usually not this unprofessional.. bad day… Valentine’s Day..😞

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  6. Gina

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bread was amazing. The rest of the food was good.

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  7. Barbara

    New York City

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love celebrating birthdays with friends here. The drinks, appetizers, salads, bread, entrees, and desserts are all fabulous! The ambiance is dark and cozy, and the service is always terrific!

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  8. metin

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual great food and sevice. Octopus salad and Mediterranean fish barbounia are our favorites.

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  9. Vanessa

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious seafood, cooked to perfection! Ambiance and service are also top notch h. Varka never disappoints!

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  10. Linda

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good. We enjoyed the doughnuts for dessert!

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FAQs

Varka Fishhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (201) 995-9333.

Varka Fishhouse is rated 4.8 stars by 3089 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.
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Varka Fishhouse

30 North Spruce Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    East Main Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Ramsey
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Seafood, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There is a large private lot located directly behind the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    N.J. Transit to Main Street, Ramsey.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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