Tuna Bar

4.9

978 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

Lively
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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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.

Additional information

Location
205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone number
(215) 238-8862
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
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!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kenneth Sze
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

What 978 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia County
Best Overall
Philadelphia County
Japanese
Philadelphia
Best Overall
Philadelphia
Best Food

Review summary

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Tuna Bar is a standout sushi destination in Philadelphia, celebrated for "amazing service" and "fresh sushi." Patrons love its "great atmosphere" and inventive menu, featuring specialties like the "Love Roll" and "Liberty Roll." While a few note the noise level, the overall experience remains "excellent," making it a top choice for sushi enthusiasts.

978 Reviews

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GMAX
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved it! Amazing food and great service!! Highly recommend!
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elise
Philadelphia4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took our son here on a Tuesday night. Made reservations same day, no problem. Ordered edamame, shishito peppers, brussels sprouts. Then three special rolls: Fishtown, Broad Street and King Ghidora. Cocktails ordered: Lycheetini, Winston's Heat and a Shisho Picante. Food and drinks were all delicious and beautiful. Waiter was attentive and prompt. Only negative—table was sticky. Otherwise I can't wait to return.
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Megan
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, wonderful service, we had a lovely experience. Thank you!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
i’ve never had sushi as good as what this place serves. i’m booking another reservation as we speak
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Kimberly VIP
Philadelphia68 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very attentive service by Brandon. Food was delicious.
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Simone
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was amazing. My menu was personally a little dirty and I thought the music playlist was a little interesting.
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Melanie
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My fiancé and I got the creamy rock shrimp, the tuna crispy rice for apps. We got the Hurts, fishtown, tuna avocado, and salmon shallot roll. Everything was sooooo good! We will for sure be coming back!
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Aminah
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite spots! Sushi is delish, drinks are great perfect for date night
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Chris
Dallas2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! The Tuna Bar is a new favorite for us. The food and service did not disappoint. The prices are reasonable. Can’t wait to return.
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Sam
Atlantic City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot. We go every year for my mother’s birthday. All food seems very fresh and delicious. Happy hour is a good deal
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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 978 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

205 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Additional information

Phone number
(215) 238-8862
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
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!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kenneth Sze
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Tuna Bar

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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 978 people are saying

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