Vernick Fish
Oyster bar restaurant · Logan Square
One N 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Highlights
Upscale seafood spot with raw bar, crudos, small plates, cocktails
Upscale seafood spot with raw bar, crudos, small plates, cocktails
"Vernick Fish in Center City takes seafood as seriously as a man going through a midlife crisis takes smudges on his Porsche. So we’d be a little surprised—and frankly, offended—if they didn’t have a stunning selection of oysters. Thankfully for us and you, they do. There are usually six on the menu, ranging from small to large, and the large look like they swallowed three of the tiny ones. Kick off a marathon of flawless crudo and grilled sea bass with a dozen oysters and their zesty mignonette. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - candis mclean
"A Philadelphia restaurant led by James Beard Award–winning chef Greg Vernick, recognized for refined seafood-focused cooking and singled out among the country's notable hotel-affiliated dining spots on the top-100 list." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Unlike their sister restaurant, Vernick Food & Drink, Vernick Fish would never be described as “cozy” or “quaint.” It’s on the ground floor of the newest Comcast Tower and the dining room looks like it belongs in a Versace Home catalog. Regardless, you could just as easily show up wearing jeans and a sweatshirt as you could in a full tuxedo and you wouldn’t feel out of place. If you’re down to eat a lot of seafood, Vernick Fish is the most enjoyable fancy restaurant in the city. It might not seem like the kind of place you can have a relaxing meal with a few friends, but that’s exactly what makes Vernick Fish so great. You could save it for an anniversary, treat it like an oyster bar where you can meet a few colleagues after work, or use it as the common ground for a double date with your in-laws. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - candis mclean, alison kessler
"The dishes at Center City’s Vernick Fish are great—after all, seafood is their love language. They usually have three crudo options (and occasionally a ceviche) and they’re all excellent. And by excellent, we mean that we talked about the torched king salmon so much that our friends changed our contact name to TKS in their phones. You can expect the fish to be fresh, for it to be topped with creative, seasonal ingredients like smoky ají panca, and to join the staff’s seafood agenda after one bite." - team infatuation
"The dishes at Center City’s Vernick Fish are great—after all, swanky seafood is their love language. They usually have three crudo options (and occasionally a ceviche), and they’re all worth talking about nonstop. Fresh hiramasa, fluke, and torched king salmon are paired with chili oil and jicama. The scallop crudo with green tomato, Thai basil, and lime leaf is gorgeous, especially if you’re looking for something with a mellow, sweet bite. Whatever option you go for, it'll have you insisting you're a raw-fish pescatarian from here on out. Get access to exclusive reservations at this spot with Chase Sapphire Reserve. New cardmembers get $300 in annual dining statement credits." - alison kessler, candis mclean
