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Pressed tin ceiling, globe lights, and worn wood floors set the mood at this seafood restaurant on South 20th, where the menu stays tight enough that everything on it feels deliberate. The raw bar anchors the room, oysters and scallops up front, while the gumbo pulls in lobster, crab, and Carolina gold rice. Grab a seat at the back bar if you can, the chefs are right there. A James Beard semifinalist in 2026.
The awards strongest first
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Philadelphia Magazine The Philly 15
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants in Philadelphia
- Philadelphia Magazine 2025 · Best New Restaurant, City · Best of Philly
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic · Randy Rucker
One number, weighted & current 83
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Whole fried snapper
“Take, for example, the whole fried snapper, which comes fried to a crisp atop a plate of Creole sauce that you’ll want to dip each piece into.”
Eater -
Seafood gumbo
“Seafood gumbo arrives with lobster, crab and Carolina gold rice, and Caesar salads are showered in nori and toasted benne.”
Michelin Guide -
Fried oyster BLT
“Heartier fare like fried oyster BLTs and applewood-smoked steelhead trout show care, quality and sophistication.”
Michelin Guide
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