the food was excellent! everything was seasoned nicely and the flavor combinations were thoughtful and fun. the menu has a lot of variety and i’m glad to have tried so many different dishes.
the service was excellent and attentive but not overbearing.
my only complaint is the space could use a refresh. we sat on the ground floor by the kitchen, there’s no windows and the decor felt a little drab, and the space was pretty cramped.
Finally made it to Vernick Food & Drink (a month ago) and it completely lived up to the hype! Every dish felt really thoughtful. The standout for me was the miso brown butter seabass, which was just incredible. It was rich, perfectly cooked, and one of those dishes you keep thinking about after you leave. The overall vibe was relaxed and calm, not stuffy at all. The staff really stood out too. They were attentive in that almost predictive way, but never overbearing. Definitely one of those places that gets everything right without making a big deal about it.
5
10 OUT OF 10. As someone who's tried many different upscale and modern restaurants, I haven't had my expectations exceeded THIS much by a restaurant. My friend and I came here for my birthday and the food, drinks and service were amazing. We had oysters, grilled sea bass, braised lamb and a complimentary shot of a soup. I'm not exaggerating when I say every bite was amazing! Highly recommend.
5
Wonderful! Can say one of the finest in Philly. Food was spectacular. We ordered a bottle of wine to go with the food and the sommelier was knowledgeable and helpful in choosing the best wine. Our server, Ian, was attentive and friendly and gave us helpful recommendations. Highly recommend.
5
Amazing service and food! Every element of the dishes are meant to be enjoyed together and were intentionally designed.
Highlights were the beef tartare (best I’ve ever had, super tender and a flavorful but fresh at the same time) and the grilled prawns (grilled to perfection with fragrant aroma, paired perfectly with the coconut sauce). The special was uni with squid couscous - a delicious seafood combo for seafood lovers! Not heavy at all.
Recommend getting ~6 dishes for 2 people. Ask for the specials of the day.
Service was also top notch.
