BlissAgain Bliss was very goodAgain Bliss was very good as usual. Our waitress, Mia was very knowledgeable with the menu and attentive to our needs. We will be back next month.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat before a showWe decided to give Bliss a try since we were going to see the Philly Pops for my birthday. The place was packed. Our server was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. She was a real gem. The soft cheese plate appetizer was fantastic and the server took the time to explain the four cheeses. I had the filet which was cooked to perfection. My mom had the pork loin with mashed sweet potatoes and spinach. She loved it. The service would have been 5 star except it took a significant amount of time for us to get our meal. Apparently, a very large party upstairs had thrown the kitchen back some. We still made it for the show and we will definitely go back.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMOur group of 8 went for lunchOur group of 8 went for lunch before a Philadelphia Orchestra concert. We arrived at opening time - 11:30 AM. We wanted to be at Kimmel Center (one block away) by 1 PM. We did not make it. I know serving a table of 8 is challenging but i thought it was not unreasonable for us to get lunch in an hour and a half. I am disappointed it did not happen. One shortcoming may have been that we did not inform the waiter of our time constraints. Many ordered the Fixe prix. Appetizer and dessert courses were spot on. However, my main course of Salmon on Risotto gave me a very dry risotto and overdone salmon. Both were tasty but too dry. Two diners who ordered chicken said it was dry. The waiter was solicitous, courteous, and tried to meet our requests.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMPERFECT LOCATIONGreat restaurant with an interesting menu. Portions are perfect. Service and ambience wonderful. Full bar and the ability to sit inside or outside. You get to people watch and enjoy good drinks and food. The staff are wonderful and attentive to all.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMThe only downside was theThe only downside was the tight quarters. The waiters kept hitting my chair when they tried to squeeze between my table and the adjacent one.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMQuite niceDelicious dinner. The seafood hot pot was a perfectly balanced blend. Gnocchi was delicious too. Simple yet relaxing atmosphere. Cappuccino was yummy too. Service was wonderful.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMAnniversaryThey were fantastic from the get go. I had asked for them to put a simple note on the table indicating it was my wife and my first anniversary. They independently and with no cost bought a beautiful Hallmark card and staff delicately penned a lovely message to us. The service was excellent and the convivial waiter top-notch, striking that perfect balance of interested in our experience but allowing a private dinner. And the food...well get the gnocchi, you will think about it the whole next week! Please go, I know I will again.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and service were veryFood and service were very good. I would recommend it.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellentReally enjoyed Bliss. Great location and decor, tho only downside for us was being put upstairs which is a bit dark and living roomy...server was excellent and split up the crab salad we asked for which was excellent. My gf had seafood risotto which was excellent and I had seafood hotpot which was nice if a touch watery. Overall though I felt the food was quality and we had a great experience. We will be back4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMConsistent food. Attentive serviceConsistent food. Attentive service. The waiter found out it was our wedding anniversary and brought us a free dessert. We have been here about 4 or 5 times. Always good. Great place before a show.4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMBread -rolls did not seemBread -rolls did not seem fresh. My crab cake was just warm . My husband enjoyed his filet.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMOverall a very nice evening.Overall a very nice evening. The waitress was great. The food is very good, but perhaps not very inventive. I'm suprized that it was not more busy on a Saturday night.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMAppetizers were pretty standard.Appetizers were pretty standard. Not a whole lot to brag about. But the entrees were amazing. We purchased the duck and pork tenderloin. Both were legitimently the best I have ever tasted at a restaurant and the portion sizes were very good. Great location too!4/5/2013 12:00:00 AMOutstanding Service !!We always eat at Bliss before attending the theater at the Academy or the Merriam. You can never go wrong with dinner at Bliss. They always have a creative menu ... always offering a special fish and/or a special gnocchi. The maitre'd, the wait staff and bartender are always "up", pleasing and have a need to keep the customer happy. If only all restaurants in the Philadelphia would follow Bliss' lead. Bravo !4/3/2013 12:00:00 AMSuperb location for theaterSuperb location for theater and concert goers -- and sidewalk people-watching. Staff sensitive to complete experience in time to get to nearby performance. Great service on recent visit, including honoring request for easy access for guest requiring crutches.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMI like Bliss as a place toI like Bliss as a place to go for dinner before a concert or theater. The food is very good and prices are not too expensive.3/30/2013 12:00:00 AMConvenient for Kimmel CenterConvenient for Kimmel Center and Academy of Music.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a lovely lunch andWe had a lovely lunch and received excellent service. Prices reflect the high rent of The location3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMWe let the reservations staffWe let the reservations staff know that we had theater tix after dinner and they were very responsive to us. Our check was brought early so we would not be delayed after the meal. Food was very good.3/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe have had our lunch hereWe have had our lunch here many times prior to show at Kimmel Center. Love it!!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMGood for Before Theatre DinnerFood was very nice, appetizers great. Salmon dish was terrific! Waiter was very friendly and attentive. I would get rid of the TV at the bar which is part of the dining room. This is a good place for before theater dinner, convenient to Avenue of the Arts.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMMade this reservation as aMade this reservation as a birthday present for my husband prior to seeing the Lennon/McCartney Philly Pops concert. Due to a work snafu and hideous traffic on I95 South, we realized we'd be half an hour late. We called, no problem, they rescheduled for us, giving us an hour and a half for dinner before the concert. The hostess was sympathetic about our lateness. Service was impeccable, food excellent. We had appetizers, entrees and wine, the meal was never rushed and everything was prepared to perfection. Our server timed it out perfectly, we left the restaurant about 12 minutes before the show which was only two blocks away. Bliss really came through for a special evening after a stressful start, highly recommend them preshow.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreatGreat service from Eric, great food, great music on the PA.3/13/2013 12:00:00 AMFood is always great and soFood is always great and so too is the service. Enjoyed a wonderful salmon special today!1/4/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a treat to dine atAlways a treat to dine at Bliss. Best Chicken Caesar Salad in the city!!!!11/30/2012 12:00:00 AM