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Vernick Fish, Philadelphia, PA
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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 68 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

  • Steve & Cookie's Dinner Collaboration 2025

    $225.00 per person

    Apr 30, 2025 only
    Join us on Wednesday, April 30th for a collaboration dinner with Cookie Till and her team at Steve & Cookie’s (Margate, NJ)!  Cookie, her Executive Chef Kevin Kelly and Chef de Cuisine Warner Christie will present dishes alongside our culinary team, led by Chef Greg and David Paterniti for a five-course, prix fixe dining experience. Specialty cocktails by Steve & Cookie’s resident Bartender Bruce, and Vernick Fish Lead Bartender Jon Bamonte will be available, along with an optional wine pairing. The dinner benefits Cookie’s “A Meaningful Purpose at Reed’s Farm” in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. Greg has long been a fan of Cookie and has visited Steve & Cookie’s countless times - it means a great deal to welcome back Cookie and her team for the third year of this dinner and to raise continued awareness for the great work being done at Reed’s Farm. 
    Steve & Cookie's Dinner Collaboration 2025 Photo

  • Mothers Day Lunch 2025

    $75.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    This Mothers Day, celebrate the special women in your life at Vernick Fish with a seafood driven prix fixe lunch on Sunday, May 11th ! Guests can anticipate seasonal dishes such as our Red Snapper Ceviche, Tuna Rice Bowl, Ricotta Cavatelli and more, for only $75 per person plus taxes and gratuity. Book now online, or give us a call at 215-419-5055 to confirm your seat!
    Mothers Day Lunch 2025 Photo

  • Lunch & Learn : Kareem Rosser

    $120.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 15, 2025 only
    11:30 AM
    Join us for an inspiring afternoon at Vernick Fish as we welcome celebrated author and Philadelphia native Kareem Rosser for an intimate book signing and conversation around his memoir, When You're Ready. This special lunch event marks the official launch of The Lee Lee Jones Patient Assistance Endowment Fund at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital — named in honor of Kareem’s former partner in When You’re Ready and created to support patients in need throughout their rehabilitation journeys. Guests will enjoy: A welcome reception with light bites and mocktails A compelling discussion of the book with Kareem, with remarks from Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital on the impact of the Fund A curated lunch by Vernick Fish A signed copy of When You’re Ready included with each ticket Seats are limited — reserve yours today!
    Lunch & Learn : Kareem Rosser Photo

Menu

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What 2,344 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
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vernick Fish offers an exceptional dining experience in Philadelphia, with standout dishes like "yellowtail crudo" and "olive oil-poached halibut," paired with a "casual upscale setting." The service is praised as "professional, friendly, and efficient," and the ambiance is described as "stunning space" with "great vibes." Perfect for special occasions.

2,344 Reviews

  1. Alex

    Naples1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food in a lovely setting. Very knowledgeable waiter.

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  2. David VIP

    Naples6 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was the worst I‘be ever had there. The waiter was doing us a favor by serving us. Simply rood. This is a high end establishment and it was a horrible experience. I have been there before but will not return. The food was cold,and far from good.

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  3. Maria VIP

    Philadelphia35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and creative dishes from start to finish ~ yellowtail crudo, ricotta cavatelli, olive oil-poached halibut (AMAZING) and grilled Black Sea bass followed by a scoop of caramelized banana ice cram and chocolate sorbet (AMAZING). Service, ambiance, timing of the courses, and especially the food are reasons we keep going back!

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  4. Alexander VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We walked in and had the option of a nice suede lounge sofa, a high top, or regular dining table. We chose the couch and everything was perfect. Oysters 9/10, octopus 9/10 and Branzino was phenomenal. Great service, low lights, great menu. WOW!

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  5. Rick VIP

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Flawless. Delicious. Creative. Perfect balance of attentiveness and informality. Our third visit and will not be our last.

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  6. Michael VIP

    Palm Springs265 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an amazing meal Service is at it’s finest and the vibe is so trendy What a great addition to the many great restaurants in Philadelphia

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  7. Mark

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a grand experience?? Everything was perfect!

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  8. Ngoc

    Philadelphia1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The seabass was over cooked and burned, it was dry and actually tasted bitter because of the burned coat. The waitress/busser removed our dishes before checking if we finished, showed attitude that they want us to leave because it's late even though they sat us in later than our reservation time. Even when we said thanks before leaving, the girl purposely not respond back. For a $500 dinner bill that we were willing to pay, that service was very disappointing and unacceptable.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Chris VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding, I couldn’t recommend it enough.

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  10. Cookie

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Branzino fabulous; salad great; sardines wonderful; crudo to die for.

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Vernick Fish is rated 4.8 stars by 2344 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 68 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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