Tuna Bar

4.9

953 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Hot spot
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ BELOW PRIOR TO BOOKING
Outdoor reservations are weather permitting and must be specified upon booking the reservation. Specific table requests are considered but not guaranteed.

Tuna Bar is a Japanese Raw Bar and Grill concept created by Owner and Chef Kenneth Sze. Located in Old City Philadelphia, Tuna Bar boasts a relaxing, upscale atmosphere serving fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The diverse menu offers traditional and specialty sushi rolls, raw oysters, scallops, hand-selected fish, and shareable entrees. Tuna Bar offers a fully stocked bar of wine, sake, and spirits. There are no outside food and beverages allowed. There is a $40 dessert/cake fee for guests that wish to bring in a dessert/cake for their special occasion.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 1:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 238-8862
Website
http://www.tunabar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kenneth Sze
Catering
Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.

Location
205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Neighborhood
Old City
Cross street
2nd and Race Street
Parking details
As a convenience for our customers, we offer $10 parking. The parking garage is located at 231 N. 2nd Street. Bring the ticket from the garage into the restaurant and we will stamp with our Tuna Bar stamp!
Public transit
The Market-Frankford EL 2nd Street Station The Route 57 at 3rd & Race Street
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 953 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Japanese
Philadelphia
Best Overall
Philadelphia
Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tuna Bar in Philadelphia offers an exceptional dining experience with "best sushi in the city" and "killer cocktails." Known for its "fresh seafood," it combines a lively atmosphere with attentive service. Despite occasional noise, the elegant decor and "wonderful ambiance" make it a top choice for celebrations and casual dining alike.

953 Reviews

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Nad’Jah
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved everything about this place! Will be my go to place every time I’m in Philly now. I feel it is not as spacious but plenty of seating. It’s a very chill vibe in there. Happy hour lasted until 6pm on Friday night. My fave was the wagyu spring rolls with its sauce, had a hint of peanut butter in it. The kanarge (i know butchered the name) look like catfish bites but it’s chicken with the orange sauce it was so good. Came in a good size portion to share. Also ordered the east coast oysters for $2 each definitely worth it. Total was around $50 for two which is nice.
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Andy
Atlantic City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent sushi- particularly the rolls. Especially the tunas. I will definitely be back!
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Adrienne
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
It was great!! Food was fresh, drinks were delicious and the Brussels sprouts were my highlight :)
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Wendy
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fresh ingredients, delicious and a warm , modern interior. Staff is welcoming and friendly. It’s a family favorite.
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Sean
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing! The good and service was incredible!! Definitely planning on going back very soon
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Kyle
VIP
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can’t say enough about how great Tuna Bar is - it’s been consistently amazing for the last 10 years.
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David
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing sushi, old city and fishtown rolls, omg !
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Julie
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing!! We went with all of our waiter’s recommendations and they were exceptional! Tuna Crudo was absolutely delicious!
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Sam
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall a very nice dinner. Their alcohol selection is very nice with a good selection of Japanese whiskey. We got the bluefin sashimi and were not impressed, but the three rolls we got were unique and absolutely delicious. Dessert was not bad; the fruit jelly on top of our cheesecake was a bit gummy. Overall though, the fish was fresh and the vibes were great!
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Linda
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner was delicious- it was my first time at the restaurant, I wasn’t sure what to expect- everything was wonderful!
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FAQs

Tuna Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 238-8862.

Tuna Bar is rated 4.9 stars by 953 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Cross street
2nd and Race Street
Neighborhood
Old City
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 1:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 1:30 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
As a convenience for our customers, we offer $10 parking. The parking garage is located at 231 N. 2nd Street. Bring the ticket from the garage into the restaurant and we will stamp with our Tuna Bar stamp!
Public transit
The Market-Frankford EL 2nd Street Station The Route 57 at 3rd & Race Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kenneth Sze
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tunabar.com/
Phone number
(215) 238-8862
Catering
Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.
Private party facilities
Please email info@tunabar.com for more information.

Tuna Bar

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Additional information

Menu

Hot Appetizers

Pork Gyoza$8.00

Steamed Chicken and Shrimp Dumplings$8.00

Salads and Soups

Sashimi Salad$16.00

Seared Tuna Salad$15.00

Noodle and Rice

Mai Fried Rice$14.00

Lobster Fried Rice$16.00

Ceviches, Crudos and Tartare

Tuna Tartare$14.00

Wok Kampachi Ceviche$16.00

House Rolls

Dynamite White Tuna Roll$9.00

East Roll$9.00

What 953 people are saying

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