Vernick Fish

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   Scott

   Milwaukee

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Yellowtail and sea bream crudos were the standouts, incredible. Oysters, salmon crudo, and the scallop and branzino entrees were all immaculate. Shrimp cocktail, yellowfin tartare, and sardines were good but I wouldn't order again at these prices. Service was friendly but I'd hope for smoother somewhere this expensive. We were sat at a lounge table to wait until our table was ready 20 minutes after our reservation. We felt a bit forgotten until someone took our drink and app orders from there, which was a surprise. Backups happen but a little more initial communication would have gone a long way. We were also charged for an extra oyster and a Grey Goose upgrade when we asked for Tito's. We took the elevator to the top floor bar for dessert- highly recommend on a weeknight! Desserts were simple and good if a bit pricey, but worth it for the view of the city.
   

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   Robert

   Philadelphia

   76 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   76 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is possibly the best restaurant in Philadelphia! We’ve gone to many times and have never been disappointed.
   

   Vernick FishResponded 3 days ago

   Good Afternoon Robert, We are thrilled to receive this compliment from you, and we certainly agree! Thank You for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review here, we hope to see you again very soon - Happy Holidays! Cheers, Billy Yoder General Manager
   

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   Michael

   San Francisco

   267 reviews

   3.0

   267 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   $31 for a martini. I am in Philadelphia a few times a year and lately have looked forward to eating at Vernick's. The food is always good. Sometimes it is excellent, sublime even. It's inconsistent. Last night was no exception. It might be my last visit. My ceviche appetizer was amazing. My halibut entree was overcooked and dry. The sauce and mushrooms in the dish were great but the panko crumbs on halibut was a mismatch that only served to mask, rather than compliment the flavor of the fish and make it seem even drier. It was not a successful dish. But the killer was the $31 martini that was not cold, certainly not in a chilled glass. It was just a basic martini, nothing special about it and it was $31. Service was friendly and efficient. Vernick's is consistently expensive but unfortunately it is not consistently good.
   

   Vernick FishResponded 5 days ago

   Good Afternoon Michael, I want to thank you for leaving us your feedback here. I am very disappointed to hear that during this visit, the food was not to your liking. We do take all feedback here very seriously, and I am going to share this input with our culinary team so we can find ways to make improvements. We always strive to deliver the best food and best guest experience, and I am sorry that we did not meet the mark during your visit. I would like for you to join us again, and experience the difference that your feedback has made - please let me know the next time you consider joining us so I can introduce myself and ensure your complete satisfaction! I will send you a direct message with my contact information Thank You again Michael, Billy Yoder Vernick Fish General Manager
   

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   Charisse

   Philadelphia

   5 reviews

   1.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   My Branzino was excellent, as usual. My husband’s steak was just ok. Our waiter took our water order and then he appeared to be reassigned, without telling us anything. He just ignored us. Someone else took our food order after we sat for almost 30 minutes while being ignored by the person we thought was our waiter. (He then began waiting on the two tables on either side of us.) We waited over 20 minutes for our drinks to appear from the bar. We had to ask for bread and the young woman who brought the bread was rude and did not crack a smile. We were celebrating our 42nd wedding anniversary on Sunday night. We will not be celebrating our 43rd wedding anniversary there. My husband was in a bad mood when we left. Ugh.
   

   Vernick FishResponded 5 days ago

   Good Evening Charisse, I want to thank you for leaving us feedback about your most recent experience. I am very disappointed to hear that you felt that service was inattentive especially on such a celebratory day. I am also disappointed to learn that the food also was not to your liking. We do take feedback here very seriously, I would like to learn more about your experience if you have a moment to connect with me. I will leave my email with you in a private message so we can connect. I would like to get a better understanding of our missteps, and find ways to improve. I would like for you to join us again, and experience the difference that your feedback has made Thank You again, I look forward to connecting, Billy Yoder Vernick Fish General Manager
   

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   Romeo

   Washington DC

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on 8 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The FOOD was AMAZING, and the service was Excellent!
   

   Vernick FishResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Romeo, Thank You for the review, we are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your experience with us...hope to see you again soon! Have a great week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager
   

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   Tracey

   San Francisco

   14 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on 7 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent ambiance. Food was very good but not excellent. Fish dishes could have had more flavor. Endive salad should be cut - too much work to eat. Sides were very good but none were outstanding. I was surprised food was not more flavorful.
   

   Vernick FishResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Tracey, Thank You for taking the time to leave us feedback here....we do take all feedback very seriously, please allow me to take this input back to our team as we are always looking for ways to improve. I hope you join us again in the future, so you can experience some of the adjustments we have made. Thank You again, enjoy the week ahead! Billy Yoder General Manager
   

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   Rodney

   Philadelphia

   83 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   83 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This is my 2nd time at Vernick Fish and it was even better than my 1st trip. Food, service and professionalism of the entire staff were OUTSTANDING! The Lobster & Blue Crab Rice was incredible and the Scallops were also great. All in all, we had a great dining experience.
   

   Vernick FishResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Rodney! Thank You for taking the time to leave us such stellar feedback ... we are thrilled to know that you enjoyed your experience with us. We hope to welcome you back for your 3rd time very soon! Have a great week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager
   

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   Katie

   Philadelphia

   299 reviews

   5.0

   299 reviews

   Dined on 6 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a stellar meal at Vernick Fish. The staff is so well trained and professional and the fish dishes are sublime; well crafted and innovative. Cheers to Greg Vernick. Also great room! One of my favorite restaurants in Philly.
   

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   Janet

   New Jersey

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 5 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I took my son out for a nice dinner and was not disappointed….the food was delicious! I had the halibut and he had the sea bass….both were outstanding! I would highly recommend this restaurant!
   

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    Natalie

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had an amazing lunch before seeing a show. Oysters and the scallop crudo were both delicious— with the scallops crudo being a show stopper!! Hope to get the chance to go back soon!
    

    Vernick FishResponded 5 days ago

    Hello Natalie, Thank You for visiting us for lunch before your show, and thank you for offering up some great feedback! We hope to see you for lunch or dinner again sometime soon! Enjoy the week ahead, Billy Yoder General Manager
    

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