Nothing beats seafood—and if you're in the mood to enjoy it in Philadelphia, we've found a lineup of places that will excite your appetite. Here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in the mood.
Vernick Fish
1876 Arch St., Logan Square
Vernick Fish is a spot to score seafood and more.
The business, housed on the ground level of the Four Seasons Hotel, offers a new twist on the oyster bar, according to Philly Eater. On the menu, look for clams and mussels on ice, baked scallops and grilled black sea bass.
With a 4.5-star Yelp rating out 10 reviews, the restaurant has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Pinky P., who reviewed it on August 13, wrote, "I had the sea bass and my husband had the chicken. Both were tasty. But the dessert was beyond our expectations. We got the tres leches [cake] and the chocolate torte."
Jenny D. added, "A gorgeous restaurant. We had a few appetizers, and the scallop ceviche is a must try. The octopus appetizer was sliced so thin [and it was] amazing. I would take the ride up in the elevator to the 60th floor. It's quite a thrill."
The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. for lunch and 5-10 p.m. for dinner. The bar is open from 5 p.m.-midnight.
JG SkyHigh
1 N. 19th St., Floor 60, Logan Square
JG SkyHigh is a bar and New American spot, offering seafood and more.
The business, brought to you by world-renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, is located in the Four Seasons Hotel. On the menu, look for the tuna tartare lettuce wraps.
Yelp users are still warming up to JG SkyHigh, which currently holds four stars out of eight reviews on the site.
Yelper Sumana K., who reviewed it on August 18, wrote, "The drinks are pricey, but you pay for the view and experience, so it's definitely worth it for that special occasion. We ordered the cucumber martini and the ginger margarita [and] both were tasty."
Larissa S. noted, "The highlight was the fun elevator ride and view."
Aether
1832 Frankford Ave., Fishtown
Aether is a cocktail bar and New American spot, offering seafood and more.
The eatery features a modern raw bar and a menu of seasonal fish and seafood, according to its website. Dishes range from clams in smoked buttermilk to Spanish octopus.
Yelp users are excited about Aether, which currently holds 4.5 stars out of 51 reviews on the site.
Yelper John W., who was one of the first users to visit the restaurant on August 7, wrote, "[My table] shared the cauliflower tahini and crab toast, and both were tasty. I had a lobster roll, while friends had the salmon and scallops, which were perfectly seasoned and cooked. Shared a crab linguine, which was also very tasty as well."
Matthew B. added, "The star of the happy hour menu is the salmon skin, seasoned to perfection and served with a walnut spread. Very creative and delicious way to use a forgotten ingredient."
Aether is open from 5 p.m.–1 a.m. on Tuesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday).
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