220 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Tel. 215.731.1100

  BLISS: MODERN AMERICAN CUISINE  

220 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215.731.1100

 

Bliss Restaurant was named one of the top 20 new restaurants by Esquire Magazine, and was voted as one of the 50 best restaurants by Philadelphia Magazine. Bliss features an upscale menu with Modern American cuisine.  

Located in the heart of center city Philadelphia along the "Avenue of the Arts", Bliss is a short walk from the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music, Merriam Theatre, and nearby Rittenhouse Square. And conveniently located just next door is The Bellevue, which houses many upscale retail shops, the Hyatt Hotel, and The Sporting Club. Bliss is also a short ride from the Sports Complex in South Philadelphia, which is easily accessible by public transportation.  

Whether you're looking for a special place to dine before or after the show, or just looking for a great night out in downtown Philadelphia, Bliss is the ideal spot for lunch, dinner, and cocktails. With its warm decor, comfortable setting, and convenient location, Bliss is the perfect place for any occasion.  

Welcome to Bliss! We look forward to serving you.

 

bliss: modern american cuisine

 CASUALLY ELEGANT 

220 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215.731.1100

Dress Code Casually Elegant
Kitchen Hours Monday - Thursday 11:30 am to 10:00 pm
Friday - Saturday   11:30 am to 11:00 pm
Sundays 11:00 am to 8:30 pm
Seating 50 main dining room, 32 in mezzanine, 20 outside, 10 at the bar
Happy Hour Mon-Fri, 4:00 to 6:00   Click here for details.   
Credit Cards     All credit cards are accepted.
Parking Discounted parking next door in the Bellevue garage.
Private Parties Bliss' Mezzanine level can accommodate up to 32 guests for a sit down dinner or cocktail party. Special menus & pricing available. Restaurant buyouts are also available for larger parties.

bliss: modern american cuisine

 Dining Room, Mezzanine & Bar 

220 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215.731.1100

bliss: modern american cuisine

 Lunch - APPETIZERS 

 

Soup 6

Shrimp Spring Rolls, Sweet Chili Sauce 9

Scallops, Coconut-Cilantro Pesto 14

Crab Gnudi (“naked” ravioli), Ricotta, Crabmeat, Sauteed Arugula, Sundried Tomato-White Wine Sauce 9

Grilled Flatbread, Filet Mignon, Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Balsamic Reduction 13

 

 Lunch - Salads 

 

Chopped Louis Salad, Crab Meat, Green Beans, Potatoes, Olives, Tomatoes, Romaine, Louis Dressing 12

Poached Pears, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese, Mixed Greens, Vanilla Bean-Pear Dressing 9

Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Arugula, White Balsamic-Beet Vinaigrette 9

 

 Lunch - Paninis 

with fresh cut fries or side salad

 

Grilled Chicken & Basil Pesto 10

Honey Glazed Turkey & Honey Dijon 10

Paninis are served w/ provolone cheese, lettuce & tomato.

 

 Lunch - Grilled Salmon Sandwich 

 

Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Chipotle Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Fresh Cut Fries   14

 

 Lunch - Kobe Burger 

 

Cheddar Cheese, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Chipotle Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Fresh Cut Fries   12

 

 Lunch - Entrees 

 

Cobb Salad
Grilled Chicken, Shrimp, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Tomatoes, Bacon, Egg 16

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Romaine, Brioche Croutons, Parmesan Cheese 13

Herb de Provence Chicken
Pan Roasted Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Mashed Potatoes,
Caramelized Carrots, Jus Lié Sauce 16

Lobster Risotto
Lobster, Asparagus, Sundried Tomato Pesto 16

Seafood Hot Pot
Shrimp, Salmon, Shrimp Mousse Dumplings, English Peas,
Shiitake Mushrooms, Jasmine Rice, Thai-Curry Sauce 19

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Lemon Sabayon, Kiwi Puree, Asparagus, Jicama-Carrot Salad 14

Sesame Glazed Salmon
Mashed Pea Risotto, Cauliflower Puree, Grapefruit Segments, Sesame Citrus Soy Glaze 18

Vegetable Stir Fry
Seasonal Vegetables, Jasmine Rice, Pineapple Soy Sauce 16

 

 Lunch - ARTISAN Cheese Plates 

 
Choice of a Soft or Hard Cheese Plate 14
(four cheeses per plate)

Served w/ sliced apple, housemade fig jam, almonds, honey & crostini.

All cheeses are available a la carte for $4 each.

(no substitutions on soft or hard plate)
 

 Lunch Prix Fixe 

THREE COURSES $23

 

First Course
choice of: Soup or any appetizer salad

Second Course
choice of: Chicken, Salmon or Crab Cake

Dessert:
Gelato or Sorbet

Prix Fixe: no substitutions; cannot split or share; tax & gratuity not included; cannot combined with any promotion or coupon.

 

 Lunch - Dessert 

all desserts, gelatos and sorbets are homemade

 

S'mores & Peanut Butter Gelato
Housemade Toasted Marshmallow, Crumbled Graham Cracker, Warm Chocolate 8

Cheesecake
w/ Strawberry Coulis 9

Profiteroles
Puff Pastry Stuffed w/ Vanilla Pastry Cream, topped w/ Chocolate Ganache 9

Crème Brulee
7

Gelato
7

Sorbet
7

Our crème brulee, gelato and sorbet flavors change daily.

 

 Sunday Brunch 

in addition to our regular lunch menu, no prix fixe, 11am-2:30pm

 

Filet Eggs Benedict
Filet Mignon, Poached Egg, Hollandaise, Roasted Potatoes 16

French-Style Omelette
with your choice of three items:
Mushrooms, Spinach, Asparagus, Red Bell Peppers, Onions,
House Cured Bacon, Turkey Sausage, Cheddar Cheese, Gruyere Cheese 12

Brioche French Toast
served with your choice of:
Bourbon-Macerated Strawberries & Blueberries or
Butter & Syrup 12

"The Monte"
Our version of the classic Monte Cristo:
French Toast layered w/ Housemade Pork Belly,
Gruyere Cheese and Dijon-Onion Jam 14

Bagel & Lox
House Cured Salmon, Cucumber, Caper Berries,
Roasted Tomato Cream Cheese 12




 

bliss: modern american cuisine

 

Dinner

 Dinner - Appetizers 

 

Soup 7

Shrimp Spring Rolls, Sweet Chili Sauce 10

Scallops, Coconut-Cilantro Pesto 15

Crab Gnudi (“naked” ravioli), Ricotta, Crabmeat, Sauteed Arugula, Sundried Tomato-White Wine Sauce 10

Grilled Flatbread, Filet Mignon, Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Balsamic Reduction 14

 

 Dinner - Salads 

 

Poached Pears, Candied Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese, Mixed Greens, Vanilla Bean-Pear Dressing 10

Chopped Louis Salad, Crab Meat, Green Beans, Potatoes, Olives, Tomatoes, Romaine, Louis Dressing 12

Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Arugula, Balsamic-Beet Vinaigrette 10

 

 Dinner - ARTISAN Cheese Plates 

 
Choice of a Soft or Hard Cheese Plate 14
(four cheeses per plate)

Served w/ sliced apple, housemade fig jam, almonds, honey & crostini.

All cheeses are available a la carte for $4 each.

(no substitutions on soft or hard plate)
 

 Dinner - Entrees 

 

Dijon Crusted Chilean Sea Bass
Freekeh Risotto, Sauteed English Peas, Onions, Bacon 36

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Lemon Sabayon, Kiwi Puree, Asparagus, Jicama-Carrot Salad 28

Sesame Glazed Salmon
Mashed Pea Risotto, Cauliflower Puree, Grapefruit Segment, Sesame Citrus Soy Glaze 27

Lobster Risotto
Lobster, Asparagus, Sundried Tomato Pesto 28

Seafood Hot Pot
Shrimp, Salmon, Scallops, Peas, Shiitake Mushrooms, Asparagus,
Jasmine Rice, Thai-Curry Sauce 30

Red Snapper
Shrimp Mousse Dumplings, Asparagus, Shiitake Mushrooms,
Peas, Blush Wine-Lobster Cream Sauce 28

Duck Breast & Duck Leg Confit
Spinach, Mushrooms, Mulled Red Wine Reduction 28

Filet Mignon
Potatoes Anna, Braised Endive, Brandy-Cream Au Jus 34

Pork Tenderloin
Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Spinach, Bourbon-Apple Butter Sauce 26

Herb de Provence Chicken
Boneless Half Chicken, Roasted Red Bell Pepper Mashed Potatoes,
Caramelized Carrots, Jus Lié Sauce 24

Vegetable Stir Fry
Seasonal Vegetables, Jasmine Rice, Pineapple Soy Sauce 20

Homemade Gnocchi Special 28

For parties of six or more a 20% gratuity is added.

 

 Dinner - Dessert 

all desserts, gelatos and sorbets are homemade

 

S'mores & Peanut Butter Gelato
Housemade Toasted Marshmallow, Crumbled Graham Cracker, Warm Chocolate 8

Cheesecake
w/ Strawberry Coulis 9

Profiteroles
Puff Pastry Stuffed w/ Vanilla Pastry Cream, topped w/ Chocolate Ganache 9

Crème Brulee
7

Gelato
7

Sorbet
7

Our crème brulee, gelato and sorbet flavors change daily.

 

  

 
 

  

 
 

  

 
 

  

 
 

  

 
 

bliss: modern american cuisine

 

EVENTS

 happy hour and special events 

220 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 | 215.731.1100

 

Join us for Happy Hour at the Bliss Bar Monday through Friday, 4 PM - 6 PM!

 

$3 Yuengling Lager

$5 Glass Wines

$6 Specialty Martinis

$4 Blue Moon, Corona, Heineken, Heineken Light, Sly Fox Pikeland Pils

HALF PRICE BAR MENU & KOBE BURGER

* Bar seating only.

* Cannot be combined with any other promotion.

bliss: modern american cuisine

 Visit, call or email us 

We are located in the heart of center city Philadelphia on Broad Street

Address 220 S. Broad St. (between Walnut & Locust)
Philadelphia, PA 19102 - see map
Phone 215.731.1100
Fax 215.731.0229
Email blissrestaurant@msn.com
Staff Proprietor: Christ Dhimitri
Chef: Dan Nolan
General Manager: Chris Nanni
Reservations www.opentable.com or call 215.731.1100
Private Parties For information contact Chris Nanni at 215.731.1100
Gift Cards Bliss gift cards are available. Stop in to purchase, or call and we will gladly mail your card to any address. All credit cards accepted.