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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.
Four honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Philadelphia Magazine The Philly 15
- 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 81
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Seafood gumbo Michelin Guide
- Caesar salad Michelin Guide
- Fried oyster BLT Michelin Guide
- Applewood-smoked steelhead trout Michelin Guide
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