Best halibut and coconut cream pie I have ever had! This place hits all the marks, food, service, and ambience. Loved it!

I had been waiting to come here since it opened, but the pandemic made it so I had to wait even longer. But wow, this did not disappoint. I even think the food here is better than Vernick. We came here to celebrate my husband's promotion, and I had told the restaurant about this beforehand and they greeted us with some champagne to start! Their drinks were really good and strong. We ordered martinis to go with our oysters to start. The pasta appetizer special we got was absolutely delicious and my fish dish was so good and fresh! The vegetable sides of mushrooms and potatoes we got were also great! read more

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Vernick Fish is my favorite restaurant in Philadelphia. The restaurant has wonderful birds- eye views of the city and the atmosphere has a modern yet upscale feel. We went in without a reservation on a weeknight and were able to be seated at the bar relatively quickly. The bartender was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations. The swordfish katsu was one of the most unique and delicious seafood dishes I have ever had. The scallops were also amazing with a great sear on them. I would highly recommend dining at this place. It's great for celebrating a special occasion! read more

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An absolute treat and wonderful experience. From the perfectly made cocktails to the unique small plates and sides to the delicious entrees, this place can't be beat. The service was to notch as well! The only negative is this restaurant will set you back a pretty penny. In my opinion, worth the splurge though. read more

SO and I were in Philly over the weekend and had the opportunity to have dinner here. The ambience was fresh, clean and bright with mostly classic rock, my favorite, playing in the background. High quality and freshness would characterize all the dishes. We started with a half dozen of the virginia oysters, which were cold, fresh, juicy and briny...so good that we ordered another half. The crispy octopus was very lightly battered and fried just enough to provide a nice crisp and maintain a tender inside...add the chili aioli and this dish rocked it! The blackened blackened prawns had a nice smokiness infused throughout...the heads were kept on and there was a nice amount of meat and juice inside them...the grits were creamy and the corn and okra were a perfect combo...very delicious! The grilled black sea bass was perfectly cooked...meaty and flaky throughout. Add in the hot, light and savory lemongrass broth and...heaven! Overall, the service was on point and the food was excellent. Michelin judges have overlooked this establishment. read more

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Located in the Four Seasons, the restaurant is spacious and beautiful, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Service is kind and attentive. The standout is the food - options are varied and creative. We split the marinated cucumbers, which, although just a side, were a standout, mixing spicy, creamy and sesame flavors. We also split the grilled octopus that was accompanied by a absolutely delicious sauce, as well as jalapeños. The shrimp dish with cabbage was more subtle, but equally tasty. We didn't have room for dessert, as the meal left us completely satisfied. Not to be missed if you are in PA! read more

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One of the best dinners I have had in Philly so far! The restaurant was beautiful. The only thing I would say about the environment was slightly quieter music. It was hard to hear our waitress as well as the other people at the table. We started with a glass of champagne and it was delicious. It was a rose which we don't usually order due to sweetness, but it was dry and not sweet. We got a dozen of appetizers and the yellowtail crudo! Both incredible. We also got the spicy tuna sausage pasta as recommended by the waitress and it was TO DIE FOR! This is a must get if you come here. I don't have a picture because it was gone so quickly. For mains, we got the steak, Branzino, and the swordfish katsu! All 3 dishes were cooked perfectly and were so good! We ended with the espresso cake and a coffee. Great experience from top to bottom. The assistant GM even came over and introduced himself. Will be back! read more

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Absolutely wonderful food with a glorious ambience. The service was fine. We had a great evening here with non stop raw fish options! Our favorites were everything under "raw" on the menu, charred grilled cabbage, squid ink spaghetti and the Branzino. The dessert (key lime) was fine. Would come back here anytime and easily order the exact same apps, entrees, and sides. Probably will skip the dessert! Their drink menu is also wonderful with great bubbly options! Tip: make options well in advance! Cancellation policy applies. read more

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Great service. Fantastic Drinks. Salty food. My husband and I came here for a date night. We've been wanting to try this place out for years so we were thrilled when we made a resy for this place. Vernick Fish is located in the first floor of Four seasons and they offer Valet or you can street park. We were greeted by the hostess and were sat right away. The restaurant is clean, chic and nice and we were so excited for their food. We got greeted by our server right away and he took our drinks. I ordered the day and night and from the presentation to the taste was amazing. We ordered our food one as the plate came out one by one...I was getting more and more disappointed. The oysters were really good and fresh but their shrimp cocktail was over cooked. Followed by any other dish we ordered were so salty I just could not eat much of it. If you were trying this place, stay away from any cooked meal but go for their raw meal such as sea bream crudo. That was really good but that was pretty much it. Maybe our expectations were too high or maybe the food just wasn't that great but I am willing to give this place another try read more

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We had an absolutely excellent server who was very knowledgable about both the food and the wine. The crudos were phenomenal and the tuna poke was one of the best I've ever had. Also not pictured are the hen of the woods mushrooms, the crab spaghetti, and the king salmon. I would 100% go back! Pro tip: If you are prone to cold, bring a sweater!! read more

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Great seafood! We visited Vernick Fish on a Saturday night, and it was busy, but there were tables available. Vernick Fish has a chic, modern design where the kitchen is fully visible to every patron. I ordered the haru harmony swizzle to drink, the sea bream crudo and broiled oysters to share, and the sea bass as a main. Before the food we ordered arrived, we were served a slice of bread each with a delicious house butter. The haru harmony swizzle had a herbal nose with a tart finish. The crudo and oysters were both fantastic. The sea bass was blackened and served in a thin soy-sauce-flavored broth that I did not care for. Overall, I had a great experience at Vernick Fish and would recommend them for a nice seafood dinner (as long as you avoid the sea bass). read more

Scallops were tasty but 3 for $52 was crazy. One slice of bread, halved. It was a large plate and I'm leaving, starving.

Great decour, service, and drinks. Unfortunately, we didn't leave Vernick Fish in awe. The blackened scallops were on the bitter side. The steak was good, but nothing to rave about. The rest really didn't stand out; most of them were on the saltier side. Will come back for their bar/drinks. read more

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*HIGHLY RECOMMEND* This was the first of the restaurants run by Chef Vernick that I have been to and I had high expectations going in and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is definitely on the more upscale, fancier side. This is definitely a great place for a date or any special occasion. The menu is split into four sections: raw, small plates, large plates, and desserts, with a handful amount of selection. For two people we ordered one raw, two smalls, and two larges and that was perfect. All the seafood we ordered were so fresh, definitely of the highest quality. I was disappointed with their grilled black sea bass but everything else made up for it. The service was also amazing, food came out fairly fast, one after another was finished. Overall, one of the best restaurants I've been to in Philly, but be prepared to spend the money *DINNER* Snapper ceviche - GET THIS! BEST ceviche I've ever had. The snapper was super fresh, very tender. And the sauce was the best part. Sour, savory, and refreshing. They make this sauce in the house and apparently it's a very complex process, no wonder it taste that great. Octopus Carpaccio - savory, reminds me of cured meat for charcuterie but with octopus. I loved the mini chorizo on top, gives it a good spice kick. ramón peña sardines & sourdough - the bread was soooo soft and fluffy, and the sardines not too salty. The oil from it drips thought the bread making it taste so good with every bite grilled black sea bass - The bass was super tender, I loved the texture and the taste. However, I was not a fan of the kimchi stew. I don't think the kimchi they used were that fermented or spicy enough and the stew not enough umami. Only dish i was disappointed in. mushroom-crusted fluke - I love the crispy exterior and tender interior. Vernick knows how to cook their fish. It's so unique that they used mushroom to coat the fish. The sauce was also very good, sweet, savory, a bit tart. *VERDICT* Would definitely go back again for special occasion :) read more

Located in the Four Seasons, Philly's Vernick Fish offers innovative, farm-to-table fish and seafood fare in a trendy, upscale setting. The oysters were simply delicious--fresh, briney, great for sharing. We also ordered the octopus which had a wonderful smokey flavor to it. For mains, the Bronzino was fantastic. The sauce served with the Bronzino was light, aromatic, and worked well with the oiliness of the fish. The eggplant and fried lobster were delcious as well. The black cod was good but rather safe, nothing to write home about especially when compared to the other dishes. We also ordered the tomato salad and fried rice (not pictured) as sides, which were fresh and filled with umami, complimenting the entrees nicely. As for the drinks--the cocktails were creative yet weren't the best we've had in Philly and certainly not worth the price. Next time, we will just go for the beautiful food, modern ambience, and attentive service. 4/5 stars read more

We loved it here. Me and my girlfriend spent our birthdays here. It was a beautiful spot attached to the Fourseason hotel with a wonderful cocktail bar upstairs to visit before or after dinner. What a great location, vibe and restaurant we began our meal with caviar over tuna tartare, which was on unbelievable. Another must recommendation is the octopus!!! We are still talking about it. Top notch restaurant- one of the few nicest places in the city to dine. Absolutely will return. read more

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The octopus alone warrants the five stars. It was probably one of the top 10 things I have eaten. Even if you only go for the octopus. Go!! read more

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I prefer to keep my reviews food centric but wow was our service bad on Saturday night. My wife and I midway through our meal just looked at each other and acknowledged this is the worst service at a nice restaurant we can remember having. Drinks came out well after appetizers, bread never came, didnt see our waitress for 20 minutes after receiving the dessert menu, the list goes on. Anyway for the food: sea bream crudo: sungold tomato, brown butter, chive - 8/10 broiled oysters: broccoli rabe, roasted garlic, provolone - 7/10 grilled black sea bass: dashi, charred eggplant, enoki mushroom, bok choy - 7/10 sea scallops a la plancha: swiss chard, charred corn, 'nduja butter, crispy polenta - 6/10 read more

Vernick never disappoints! My wife and I celebrated an anniversary a couple years ago at the original outpost, so we had to try this seafood centered iteration for our anniversary this year in the gorgeous first floor of the 4 seasons/Comcast building and dare I say it, this has surpassed our expectations. The service was exceptional, the host made sure our day was special with a complimentary champagne toast and we were off to the races. I also had their version of an old fashioned and one other cocktail suggestion and all were top notch. Each course was presented beautifully, with a great balance of flavors. The endive and Baby gem salad had the perfect tarragon vinaigrette and the jerk shrimp small plate was cooked perfectly with a sweet vegetable pickle slaw. Watch out for the uni caviar deviled egg special, it sure was delicious, but at $50 for one egg, rookie mistake for not asking for the price. So now you know. The whole Dorade with peanut tahini is a MUST GET! The crispy skin, flakey tender meat, and tasty sauce made this a winner. Paired with the potate pave side was out of this world, and once again that black truffle aioli was top notch. This restaurant knows their sauces. Finally, the sour cream ganache chocolate cake is decadent, rich, and moist. Don't forget the peaches and cream tart. We were stuffed but oh so happy! Can't wait to return! read more

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We had a reservation at the chefs counter. The restaurant is beautiful and our server was the sweetest. As far as food, we had the crudo which was very tasty. The sardines were great too. For our meal, we had the sea bass and scallops, both were good however I found them very salty. I could barely finish my entree due to the heavy salt. We did take home the citrus olive oil cake which was very good. read more

I can see why people like it - but it's not for me. The service, ambiance 11/10. Server let's you try a wine to make sure you like it - which I was super thankful for. The food itself is pretty okay - for all the things I ate they didn't have any issues with seasoning or anything but I wasn't wowed. read more

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High expectations.... Many of my friends have raved about this place. At the base of the four seasons hotel, it was definitely in the right place in Philadelphia for a fine dining restaurant. The decor of the restaurant was modern and somewhat sterile, but it did not convey a cozy or intimate feeling that you normally get at fine dining restaurants. I was able to get counter seating and was immediately seated right away since it was an early dinner. Immediately I started off with a cocktail (spritz) which was a bit sweet for my liking, but it did its job. Now onto the food. - Sea Bream Crudo - The sea bream crudo was one of the top 2 dishes i had all night. It had the right balance of the truffle, peach and brown butter. It was a symphony in the mouth and did not distract from the fish at all. Get it! - Broiled Oysters - This was ok. A little bit too salt forward for me and the taste of the oyster was lost with the salt and the breading. - Octopus - the crispy octopus was a great dish and the onions and the sauce complimented each other very well. It was well executed, but don't think it stood out as something unique. - Crab Spaghetti - the standout dish of the night. This was delicious and would highly recommend this. Crab was plentiful and the flavor was very well balanced. Overall was pleased with the restaurant. I don't know if I was wowed by any of the dishes when compared to other high end seafood places around the country. Service was 5 stars and did help significantly. read more

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Stopped in with friends for an Espresso Martini and Chocolate Cake after dinner at a nearby restaurant. These are definitely two of my favorite things especially as a combo. The cake was amazing the first day and even better the second. It was rich, so you probably won't be able to eat the whole thing in one sitting. It is definitely in my top 3 for chocolate cake. The Espresso Martini was perfect. The atmosphere of the space was calm and the customer service was perfect. I'll be back! read more

Vernick Fish - Chocolate cake and espresso martini - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I've had several pleasant experiences at Vernick Fish! The food is always amazing - in particular I think the crudely and ceviches are top notch. At my most recent visit, my husband and I sat at the bar and had a fantastic bartender. Our bill was pricy but that's to be expected when dining at the bottom of the 4 Seasons. read more

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Verdict: too expensive food with lackluster flavoring, will not come back or recommend 1. Service: kind attentive service 2. Environment: upscale environment 3. Food: simple but too strong flavor profile (not a great compliment) that over mask the freshness of seafood ingredients Sea bream crudo app: peaches were sour and was a dominating flavor - but texture was creamy and smooth Mushroom side: a huge mushroom with cream sauce - singular flavor profile Scallop dish: very salty for no reason and I had to scrape off so much of the top of make the scallop Edible read more

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Excellent for seafood lovers. Their fish was very fresh, high quality, very delicious. The service was beyond excellent. The venue was high ceiling, very contemporary, open kitchen, lots of tall fresh orchids and flowers, fancy at the Four Seasons, very pretty. I was shocked that their kids menu was very tasty as well. They use Le Must Classic chef ketchup, very luxurious like everything else. The whole dining experience was spectacular. read more

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Great spot for a high class business lunch. The menu is outta sing with lots of great raw bar and entree options. We tried oysters, ceviche, shrimp cocktail for App and they were all great. I had scallops for my main and my colleague had the tuna rice bowl which was excellent. Ambience is really nice and our server did a great job. read more

Ambiance: 3/5. I didn't realize Vernick Fish was on the first floor of the Four Seasons, where the best view we have is of cars entering and exiting the parking structure across the street. The glaring headlights was a bit annoying at night. Dates also felt slightly less private than I would have preferred because smaller parties were seated at tables that dotted along a long shared bench. Other than that, it was a quiet upscale dining experience that felt more business casual rather than black tie. Food: 4/5. The raw selections and oysters were fantastic. The brown butter raw fish combo we had was really unique. The fried rice was beautiful but a little too salty, as was the panko baked fish, though the brown butter mushrooms in the fish dish were very good. I would try different large plates next time. Service: 5/5. All of the waitstaff stood out as being incredibly friendly, patient, helpful, and professional. They really made it a lovely experience. Vernick Fish has a serious, business casual vibe. I'd recommend it for business meetings or a nicer dinner, though not necessary a hugely important occasion, mostly due to the ambiance (the food is great!). If you want ambiance and fanciness, I'd recommend Sky High and Jean Georges in the same building. read more

Good service, nice atmosphere, but over-priced. I had scallops. There were only 3 on my plate. It was definitely NOT a good value.

We came here for dinner on a Thursday night. The restaurant was gorgeous and the service was very good. We got the yellowtail crudo, spicy tuna tagliatelle, panko fish and scallops to share between the two of us. This was more than enough food. Each dish was yummier than the last and we had a hard time deciding what our favorite was. Our eyes were bigger than our stomachs at the beginning of the meal and we had wanted to order dessert but alas we will have to try something next time we come. The cocktails are great, I got the stormy night bourbon cocktail that was very strong but not too sweet. My fiancé got the milk punch cocktail which came out looking like a mojito... it was super cool! The look of it versus the taste of it was very unexpected. We look forward to coming again when their menu changes to try something new. read more

This was probably the best dining experience I've had in Philly for quite some time. The food was fantastic, drinks were on point and the people that work there are top notch. We had an issue with one dish and the took it very seriously, got the manager involved, refunded it. Just one slip, well recovered. They have better seafood than any restaurant I've had in the US to date. read more

It was great! Food, atmosphere and service all first class. Pricey but worth it for a special treat.

We went here on a Thursday night and it wasn't crowded at all - the tables next to us were both empty. Service was great, food was great. We loved the blue crab spaghetti. The only dish we weren't crazy about was the cheesecake - it was just ok. I would probably try something different for dessert next time. read more

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Exquisite experience! Current menu includes seasonal ingredients- artichoke, leek, ramps, & scallion Stay away from the Bolognese Parmesan. Unless you love Stroganoff. - Potato Leek Soup - Grilled Pawns Remoulade & Seasonal Veg - Sea Urchin & Warm Scrambled Eggs - Miso Asparagus - Bolognese Parmesan - Grilled Artichoke & Parm Crisp - Passion Fruit Sorbet A+ meal! Great for an occasion read more

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Beautiful space, not loud, on the nicer side. I came here for a birthday dinner. It's good for up to smaller groups. Food was delicious and drinks didn't disappoint. The staff was polite. If you like the menu, check it out! read more

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Located inside the Four Seasons Hotel you can always expect to have an elegant evening. While the service is always polished & knowledgable compared to its sister restaurant Vernick Food & Drink it is less warm & inviting. The food is well prepared & flavorful but some dishes did fall a little short this trip. Also to be of note is the fact that this is one of the more expensive restaurants in the area. read more

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Great ambiance, great food and service. The quality of the fish and seafood is really fresh. I just thought the sauce / marinade on some of the starters were overkill. But overall the food was still really good. read more

We decided to pop in for an early dinner at Vernick Fish and sat at the bar. Our main focus was just to try the raw bar so this review will be centered on that. The ambiance was beautiful and inviting. Our bartender, Ben, was very attentive and gave us wonderful suggestions to try. Our first dish was a half dozen of oysters (we had three different selections based off the recommendation of Ben) and overall the oysters had a nice, salty flavor profile that was a good start to the meal. The next round was focused on the tuna tartare (this is a great shareable app as it's already cut into four pieces on top of toasted sourdough). It's a very good dish to try but not as outstanding as the other raw dishes. The next dish was the snapper ceviche. It has a clean finish to the dish where the coconut broth bought a little fun taste to it. Highly recommend to try. We saw a lot people ordering the shrimp cocktail and decided to try it as well. You order by the piece and when it comes out, the shrimp is topped already with a cocktail sauce and a bit of horseradish. It was quite tasty but definitely two pieces would be enough per person. The last raw dish we had was the king salmon crudo and Ben did not disappoint. This was the best bite out of all the dishes we had. The roasted pineapple added a new level of taste that made this wonderful piece of salmon spectacular. Highly, highly recommend. The last dish we tried was actually a side dish - the roasted hen of the woods. This was a nice ending to the meal and worth having as a side dish to a main entree. We would definitely try to come back and try their entrees next. Overall, worth stopping by, especially on a hot summer day to try and cool down with their raw dishes and great selection of wine and cocktails. (Not pictured-- you get a side of milk stout bread with a lemon preserved butter and we ordered a few glasses of white wine to accompany the raw bar dishes) read more

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Solid fish course. Nothing mind blowing. But I will for sure go back again. Obviously very busy. And get the burnt honey ice cream. read more

Vernick Fish - At the 4 seasons fish joint!! - Seafood Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

We've eaten here 4 or 5 times, both at lunch time and dinner. We're huge crudo / ceviche fans and have always enjoyed their raw menu options. We will keep coming back for this part of their menu alone. The space is a little too open and cold for my liking, but that's really the only downside. Service, especially at the bar, has always been great. read more