Vernick Fish

The food was absolutely phenomenal—every dish was beautifully presented and full of flavor. It’s clear the kitchen is incredibly talented and the quality of the ingredients is top-notch. Unfortunately, the service was a huge disappointment and did not match the caliber of the restaurant. It was slow, inattentive, and lacked the professionalism you’d expect from a fine dining establishment. For a restaurant at this price point, exceptional service should be just as memorable as the food, but instead it took away from what could have been an outstanding dining experience. I truly hope the service catches up to the quality of the cuisine because the food deserves it.

Restaurant was lovely, seafood based. Cocktails were strong. Restaurant is very open, naturally sunlit. Many tables indoors. The tables for 2 were a bit jammed together. We enjoyed the ricotta cavatelli, swordfish Milanese, and yellowfin tuna tartare. Restaurant was reasonably priced given the portions and the quality of the fish. Each dish had very unique flavors. The entire meal was a little bit salty at the end. Service was lovely until the very end of the meal when they sort of forgot about us as we were leaving and waiting on the check. The service includes a change of small plates for sharing in between every meal (if you’re sharing the meals).

I wanted to set up a surprise dinner for my girlfriend’s birthday. The service definitely exceeded my expectations, communication was smooth, and the staff were very accommodating. The restaurant itself is beautiful and in a prime location. The food, however, felt like it could have been better. Overall Ratings Atmosphere - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Food - 3/5 Parking - Valet/Street Parking Atmosphere - The restaurant has stunning decor with a very modern design. Everything felt immaculate and well put together. Service - This is where the restaurant truly stood out. Even before our visit, as soon as I made the reservation, I reached out to ask about accommodations for my girlfriend’s birthday to make sure she had the experience she deserved. I also wanted to bring a large bouquet to be placed on our table. The staff maintained consistent communication, made everything easy to coordinate, and were more than willing to help. Once we arrived, at least five staff members wished my girlfriend a happy birthday, and she was genuinely happy with the level of attention and thoughtfulness. What We Ordered - -Yellowfin Tuna Tartare (The fish itself was fresh, rich, and buttery, but the dish was overpowered by an overly salty flavor. It would have been much better if the natural sweetness of the tuna was allowed to shine) -Swordfish Milanese (This dish was excellent. From presentation to bold flavors, everything came together really well and we both loved it) -Jerk Roasted Cod (This dish felt a bit flat, lacking flavor and depth) Final Thoughts - While a couple of the dishes didn’t quite meet our expectations, I would still come back because of the exceptional service. It left a lasting impression, and I’d be interested in trying other items on the menu. PS my girlfriend loved the surprise dessert the restaurant provided, and it was delicious as well.

I would not come back. And I don't recommend this place. The hosts were absolute snobs and when you're paying NYC prices in Philadelphia, it better be for both food AND service. They said we have to sit at the bar without a reservation in advance but does not show us to the bar area? A decent host should help the guests that they allowed in to the seating area or at least help the guests navigate the seating. Instead we were just left to wander in the bar area without knowing what to do. Clearly the serve staff also expected the hosts to do better as well. When you're paying $23 for a cocktail in Philadelphia, you deserve to be shown to your seats by the hosts, am I crazy? The food is good but not life changing. I want to disclaim that the bar service was much better, and our bartender Amanda was really nice to us. This experience is just a shame because I fully enjoyed Vernick food & drink. do not come here, you money is worth better service elsewhere.