Is it worth going out of your way for?

It’s a destination if you’re seeking a focused, modern seafood experience in a historic neighborhood. The specialist approach to tuna and local sourcing defines the meal.

It’s for locals and visitors looking for an intentional, quieter dinner, ideal for a date night or special occasion centered on exploring a single, high-quality ingredient.

What should you order?

Start with the raw bar selections to sample the tuna. The house signatures—the Old City Roll and the Mai Fried Rice—are essential anchors for the meal.

How do you get a table?

Reservations are available through OpenTable.

Anything to know before you go?

The menu is centered on tuna and seafood. Come prepared for a focused tasting rather than a broad, generalist menu, and lean on server guidance for pairings.

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Philadelphia · united-states

Tuna Bar

Name: Tuna Bar
Address: North 2nd Street, 19106, Philadelphia, United States, Philadelphia, united-states

JAPANESE

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Tuna Bar is a focused seafood specialist in Philadelphia's Old City, a neighborhood of historic blocks and low-key wine bars. The concept is built on a central promise: treating tuna with the seriousness of a steakhouse's prime beef. Owner and executive chef Kenneth Sze sources fish locally and applies modern technique to a menu centered on the raw bar. It's an approachable but specific spot for a date night or special occasion, rewarding diners who come to explore variations on its core ingredient. Signatures include the Old City Roll and Mai Fried Rice.

Address: North 2nd Street, 19106, Philadelphia, United States
Cuisine: Japanese
City: Philadelphia

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Is it worth going out of your way for?: It’s a destination if you’re seeking a focused, modern seafood experience in a historic neighborhood. The specialist approach to tuna and local sourcing defines the meal.
Who is it for?: It’s for locals and visitors looking for an intentional, quieter dinner, ideal for a date night or special occasion centered on exploring a single, high-quality ingredient.
What should you order?: Start with the raw bar selections to sample the tuna. The house signatures—the Old City Roll and the Mai Fried Rice—are essential anchors for the meal.
How do you get a table?: Reservations are available through OpenTable.
Anything to know before you go?: The menu is centered on tuna and seafood. Come prepared for a focused tasting rather than a broad, generalist menu, and lean on server guidance for pairings.

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