Overviews

Located at 2031 Walnut Street in the Rittenhouse Square area of Philadelphia, Vernick Food & Drink is an inviting neighborhood bistro. Chef-owner Gregory Vernick, a Cherry Hill, NJ native, focuses on using extraordinary regional products to create a menu of approachable, globally-inspired dishes. The "Drink" side of Vernick Food & Drink features homemade sodas, as well as a carefully crafted selection of domestic and imported wines and beers and perfectly poured cocktails.

Additional information

  • Cross street
    20th
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tuesday-Sunday 5:00pm - 11:00pm Bar: Tuesday-Sunday 4:30pm - 1:00am Monday: CLOSED
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street parking is available. We do not have valet parking at this time. The closest parking garages include:
    - Parkway: corner of 20th and Walnut St (outdoor lot)
    - Rittenhouse Garage: entrance on 20th between Walnut St & Chancellor St
    - Central Parking: 2027 Sansom St.
    - Patriot Parking: 2102 Sansom St.
  • Public transit
    Broad Street Line: Walnut-Locust stationMarket-Frankford Line: 15th Street station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gregory Vernick
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Beer, Chef's Table, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
Address
2031 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Pictures

Menu

On Toast

  • Fromage Blanc & Apple Chutney$9.00

    • Avocado & Spicy Radish$8.00

      • Maryland Crab$17.00

        • Pumpkin & Brown Butter$10.00

          • Marinated Mushrooms & Manchego$11.00

            • Sea Scallop & Black Truffle Butter$24.00

              • Beef Tartare, Fresh Horseradish$17.00

                • Foie Gras$19.00

                  Raw

                  • Island Creek Oysters, Ginger & Citrus$18.00

                    • Tuna, Tomato Conserva, White Ponzu$18.00

                      • Kanpachi, Ruby Grapefruit & Pistachio$17.00

                        • Arctic Char, Crispy Skin & Dill$15.00

                          • Striped Jack, Avocado & Grilled Jalapeño Oil$17.00

                            • Sea Urchin, Warm Scrambled Eggs$18.00

                              Vegetables

                              • Brussels Sprouts & Pecorino Salad$11.00

                                • Crispy Baby Artichokes$12.00

                                  • Potato Pavé$9.00

                                    • Fire-Roasted 8-Hour Cabbage$10.00

                                      • Chanterelle Mushroom Tart$15.00

                                        • Eggplant Timbale, Spicy Tomato Fondue$15.00

                                          Small Plates

                                          • A Simple Green Salad$14.00

                                            pink peppercorn & parmesan

                                            • Smoked Pocono Trout$17.00

                                              braised kale, apple & crème fraîche

                                              • Red Curry Shrimp$18.00

                                                crispy kimchi rice, toasted cashew, cilantro

                                                • Steamed Mussels$16.00

                                                  toasted couscous, root vegetables, tarragon aioli

                                                  • Lamb Merguez$18.00

                                                    chickpea, pomegranate, charred eggplant sauce

                                                    • Potato Mezzaluna$16.00

                                                      meyer lemon cream, rosemary & green peppercorn

                                                      • Saffron Fettuccine$17.00

                                                        tuna bolognese, green olive & fennel

                                                        • Braised Veal Pot au Feu$18.00

                                                          Large Plates

                                                          • Grilled Black Sea Bass$34.00

                                                            cauliflower & black truffle gratin, chanterelles, lobster sauce

                                                            • Halibut$34.00

                                                              artichoke & fennel caponata, celery root cream, lemon thyme broth

                                                              • Jerk-Rubbed Pork Chop$33.00

                                                                braised red cabbage, sweet potato, horseradish

                                                                • Crescent Duck Breast$35.00

                                                                  baby turnips, beet relish, crème fraîche, jus

                                                                  Simply Roasted

                                                                  • Bronzino, Fennel & Orange

                                                                    • MP
                                                                  • Turbot Amandine

                                                                    • MP
                                                                  • Organic Amish Chicken, Lemon & Herb Jus

                                                                    • Whole$45.00
                                                                    • Half$24.00
                                                                  • 28 Oz. Dry-Aged Bone-In Strip Loin, Charred Lettuce, Lemon$72.00

                                                                    Author:Ryan Arruzza Date:2024-08-13

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