Gab Bonghi
The essential Philly spots for raw bars, tinned fish, and perfectly cooked fillets
Philly is rich with steak, burgers, and barbecue, but what about meals from under the sea? Sure, most neighborhoods have a great sushi joint. Until 2008, the Walnut Street landmark Striped Bass boosted the city’s fish cred, but for a while there, seafood destinations were few and far between. Lately, we’re seeing more restaurants — notably Vernick Fish, Kensington Quarters, Bloomsday, and Nick Elmi’s forthcoming Lark — shift their focus to fish. Maybe it’s for environmental reasons, maybe it’s to satisfy an ever-growing population of diners eschewing meat — more likely, it’s because waters both near and far offer diverse and delicious ingredients. Follow this map to find great Philly fish, seafood towers, and so much more.
