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Varka Fishhouse, Ramsey, NJ

Varka Fishhouse

4.8
4.8
3111 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
30 North Spruce Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
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.

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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties with up to 75 guests can be accommodated.
  • Neighborhood
    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 3,111 people are saying

Varka Fishhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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 a "special place" for seafood lovers with "fresh and delicious" dishes. Guests rave about the "professional and attentive" service and cozy ambiance. While some note the "noise level" and pricing, "great Mediterranean dishes" and "unique outdoor space" make it a "favorite restaurant" for many.

3,111 Reviews
  1. Joanne VIP

    Atlanta43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Varka is definitely in my list of favorite restaurants. The food is excellent and the service is top notch. We ordered the swordfish kabobs, halibut, chicken and Varka chips. The halibut and swordfish were extremely fresh and flavorful. The grilled chicken was delicious; I love how thinly pounded it was as well. It was my Mom’s birthday and they surprised her w a lovely dessert and candle. That was a very nice gesture. The restaurant was crowded on a Wednesday night which didn't surprise me since the food was phenomenal. I would highly recommend Varka to anyone craving a delicious meal!

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  2. Kenneth VIP

    New York City59 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would have liked a bit more privacy as we were celebrating an anniversary and we were surrounded by kind of loud people but the food and service was excellent! We had the octopus and black bass for two and both dishes were really delicious

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  3. karina

    New York City2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent. 10/10. Our service was the problem. Almost felt like we weren’t taken seriously because we were a table of 3 young girls. 1 hour into our dinner and we only had 1 drink. We had to ask the bus boy if he could go tell our waiter that we wanted another round. But of course we get our entrees and that’s when he’s lingering around. Almost felt like we were rushed at the end. Could’ve definitely had 3 drinks if our waiter was more attentive. Overall food was amazing and the ambiance was nice.

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  4. Paul VIP

    Miami9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good and the service was excellent. Our server was very professional and helpful, offering some suggestions before we asked.

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  5. liz

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service were perfect. The lighting was too dark for me. We’ve been to Varka many times and looking forward to going back.

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  6. Charles VIP

    New Jersey38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. A bit pricey, but It seems worth it for good fish. They are very busy and the noise level is a bit loud.

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  7. Diane VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Went completely down hill- if I need to place our order. Forgot numerous items and we had to ask a few times for the same thing. Wine was warm. Quality of the fish was not as fresh as usual … overall experience was very downhill from previous experience.

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  8. Richard

    Atlantic City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Spent out 40 th anniversary there. Great Mediterranean dishes. Had tipsy lobster and lamb chops Do it again in heart beat

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  9. Linda

    New York City77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, caring service and prices very reasonable compared to NYC popular Greek restaurants. We frequent Varka as often as we can and we have a 20 minute ride to get there but it’s definitely worth it!

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  10. Stephen

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Correction: All was very good but the lunch pre-fixed menu price was almost 20% more than it had been and what you showed on your web site.

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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 3111 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  4. Bergen
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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Varka Fishhouse

30 North Spruce Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446

Additional information

  • Cross street
    East Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    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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