Bliss Restaurant Lounge Bar Pool
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Hours
Mon
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tue
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Wed
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Thu
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Fri
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sat
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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PRICE RANGE
$16.00 – $39.00
CUISINES
Italian, Seafood, International, Mediterranean, European, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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Does this restaurant allow dogs or considered pet friendly?
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PRICE RANGE
$16.00 – $39.00
CUISINES
Italian, Seafood, International, Mediterranean, European, Contemporary
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly
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531 reviews
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mark w
North Bergen1 contribution
May 2024 • friends
Just booked my first reservation at Bliss for my upcoming vacation in November. I have had the delight to dine at Bliss 6 times in the past year on vacation from New Jersey. I eagerly look forward to dine at Bliss with host Nara and her husband Chef Andrea at least two more times while I am in Cabarete for a week. The food prepared by Chef Andrea is perfectly prepared, impeccably seasoned and visually stunning. Nara and her staff create an ambience of laid back casual elegance not to be missed. If you have ever had the pleasure to dine at Cafe Des Artiste in Puerta Vallarta then you will be equally impressed with Chef Andrea's command and presentation of the best local food. Your evening will be more intimate with the attention of Nara and her staff in the unique setting of a Caribbean Roman Villa. Enjoy. Mark
Written 16 October 2024
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Stacey J
Chattanooga20 contributions
May 2024 • couples
The ambiance was perfect for a couple, and the food was absolutely wonderful. The grilled Cajun octopus was one of the best appetizers I've had. The owner was involved at each table and took extra care to make sure your needs/wants were met. Of note, it's not on the beach, but the food quality and atmosphere more than make up for the lack of a direct sight line to the surf.
Written 13 May 2024
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Rick B
Pewaukee81 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
We love bliss! We returned to Cabarete for the winter and we had to dine at what has been our favorite Cabarete restaurant for a special occasion. The service, atmosphere, and food continues to be top notch. We started with their appetizer special of tuna tartare with guacamole. I cannot resist the gazpacho with shrimp, truly one of the best I’ve ever had. We shared a fresh goat cheese salad which was beautifully served. I had the special which was wahoo with a nice sauce a top an eggplant purée. Very good! My wife had the tagliolini with lobster with a spicy red sauce. She was not disappointed. Our friend chose the grilled prawns which had a great presentation and by the end there was not a prawn remaining nor the delightful sauce that it came with.
We should have been done but you simply cannot leave without having the Picasso dessert. The chef’s palate of four desserts. Tonight it was, tiramisu, chocolate lava cake with ice creamer, panocotta with blue berries, and the final and truly our favorite was banana crème’s brûlée. Wow that was great.
Service was very good, no rush here. Quite busy for a Monday night.
Written 30 January 2024
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N S
WOOWWW RICK WHAT A BEAUTIFUL REVIEW!!
Thank you so much for taking your time to describe so well your experience with us! it is always a big pleasure to have you and your wife and friends. People like you are the reason why we love our job!! we are looking forward to see you again! Nara
Written 31 January 2024
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Joseph G
Montreal5169 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
We came here for dinner to celebrate a member of our party’s birthday.
The restaurant has private parking in the back and is located in a stately home (though the surroundings would not indicate that) with tables neatly and finely set around the pool.
The owners are a couple originating from Italy (Umbria & Piemonte).
Soon after you have been seated a basket of delicious breads and olive spread is served while you wait for your cocktails to arrive (which were awesome in particular the negroni).
Most of us opted for the seafood casserole served with a side dish of rice and grilled vegetables while others had past dishes and an Italian salad served in a parmigiano bowl. Everything was delicious.
The seafood casserole was a generous portion with a good seafood selection, cooked to perfection and the broth/sauce was to die for.
The wine selection includes a couple of choices by the glass.
The desserts (tiramisu, panna cotta, crème brûlée, etc. were fantastic).
The service is attentive and the prices are reasonable considering the quality of food served.
This is definitely a restaurant to pay a return visit if in the area.
Written 2 March 2023
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Rick B
Pewaukee81 contributions
Apr 2023 • friends
Just off the main road you’ll find a wonderful, romantic restaurant called Bliss. Much of the seating surrounds a pool which is quite beautiful as day turns ti night. We have eaten there many times and they don’t disappoint. So many delicious menu items it is always hard to chose. We ordered fish ceviche and a fish tartare. This time I chose ravioli which was excellent. Others in our party ordered a very tasty gazpacho and the other had grilled prawns which were beautifully presented. We finished with dessert, the Picasso (a must have) a grouping of four or so of chef’s choice.
Service was attentive and not rushed.
Bliss remains, for me, the top restaurant in Cabarete.
Written 10 April 2023
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Rick B
Pewaukee81 contributions
Feb 2025 • friends
Our favorite restaurant in Cabarete. We can attest that they have wonderful food and service. Owned and operated by an Italian couple where Nara runs the front of the house and her chef husband handles the kitchen. The menu is varied with beef, lamb, seafood, and of course pasta dishes. Many delicious appetizers. We love the gazpacho soup! Save room for dessert and consider ordering the Picasso which is an assortment of tasty treats that needs to be shared.
The outdoor seating surrounds a pool and is a lovely setting.
Written 13 February 2025
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Elena F
40 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Fish cazuela: a spectacular dish cooked Italian style and accompanied by white rice... truly a dish worth coming here for. The cod, fish tagliolini and the typical plin ravioli are also excellent.
5 star restaurant: highly recommended!!!! Very kind and Italian owner 🔝🔝🔝

Written 17 February 2024
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N S
Grzie di cuore Elena, e' stato un piacere conoscervi e vi aspetto per la prossima visita a Cabarete!! Saluti Nara
Written 21 February 2024
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Rodney G
Puerto Plata1 contribution
Feb 2024 • family
Had a wonderful meal with my NY family on Tuesday evening. My wife and I live in Cabarete and have eaten at Bliss many, many times. It is so good to know that the quality is always high and every dish you have eaten before will be the same experience when you order it again. We know all the dishes but which is our favourite is difficult to say but certainly, among the Pastas, the Panzerotti are world-class; My fourteen-year-old nephew started with them, stole some from his mother’s main course portion and finished with another plate of the same for desert. A young man with a discerning palate. All dishes are excellently cooked from the gently flavored cod with sauces to the robust steaks, and everything with an Italian international flair. The place is always picture perfect, the staff welcoming, the Hostess delightful. Cabarete is too small for a restaurant of such a high standard and we locals are lucky for it.
Written 22 February 2024
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melkaz0829
Greensburg1 contribution
June 2021 • none
I don't normally write reviews but I would be remiss to not recommend this incredible hidden gem. My family and I had been so far underwhelmed by the food both at our all-inclusive resort and other restaurants we had tried. To our incredible surprise and pleasure we stumbled across this beautiful restaurant, it's friendly staff, courteous owners and amazing food. Several of us were dying for a quality steak and we were not disappointed. I had the rosemary crusted tenderloin cooked to absolute medium rare perfection and we also had two delicious Ribeyes. My daughter had the ravioli the were meticulously made to bite size and heavenly in a brown gravy. We were also quite dazzled by the appetizers: a mahi mahi carpaccio and tuna tartare that were delicious. And PLEASE order the chocolate lava cake. The outer crispiness and rich inside blended perfectly with the rich vanilla ice cream to top off a perfect meal.
The owner stopped by our table several times to ensure everything was perfect and our needs were met and exceeded.
The atmosphere was classy and welcoming to couples, families and friends and lights up beautifully after dark.
Do yourself a favor and add this to your itinerary. Your bellies will thank you and your wallet will be delightfully surprised!
Written 24 June 2021
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Ben L
9 contributions
May 2021 • none
My friend and I stumbled into Bliss on a whim and I loved the ambiance. All of the staff was super nice and accomodating. The place was highly sanitized and all the staff were careful with covid protocols.
Food was tasty, but portions were a bit small. Restaurant was overall a bit more expensive than other options in the area, and it is definitely a bit more high end in terms of food options, ambiance, and overall experience.
I ordered the beef tenderloin, along with the salmon and avocado gazpacho and two appetizers (Mahi Mahi Carpaccio and Beef Carpaccio). Overall amazing, amazing food.
Written 10 May 2021
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Looneyman
West Bend933 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
A nice-looking Italian restaurant in the heart of Cabarete.
It was on one of the main roads but was not too noisy.
The menu had many choices and the wine list also had many wines to choose from, but most were Italian.
The service was very good overall, but at times there was a bit of a language barrier and we received extra bread instead of olive oil, and two single espressos instead of a double. Just a minor issue and we did get the olive oil after asking a second time, and the bread was fresh and warm, so no worries!!
My wife started with the goat cheese salad ($490rd) which was large and tasty.
I had the coconut shrimp special ($490rd). It was very good, but I had to peel the shrimp and with the breading, that was very messy and made the dish less desirable for me.
For our main courses, my wife had the lobster pasta ($850rd) and I had the red snapper ($750rd) special. The lobster was abundant in the tomato sauce and the pasta was good.
The snapper was a good portion and was served in a flavorful sauce.
We shared a creme brûlée ($270rd) for dessert.
We had a decent bottle of wine that we were familiar with that costs about $30us. So, the $3,200rd was a typical mark up.
The wine drove up the cost of the meal. With the wine, tax and tip, the total cost was $154us. Without the wine, the meal would have been closer to $90us.
An excellent value for a good meal in the Caribbean.
They offer a 15 percent discount if you pay in cash. Wish I had known about that in advance, as that would have been well worth it
Written 1 March 2020
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HelenBorda
Bogota488 contributions
Jan 2021 • couples
It had been many years since I came for some dinners here and was happy to be back. First the ambiance is lovely, outside dining in a nice Patio with the most romantic vibe on the beach. Service is very good and food exquisite, menu makes you want to try all. Chef specials always are delightful. Type of place for a long pleasant dinner. We started with vodka martini then had some appetizers dorado carpaccio and delicious escargot followed with nice red wine and our main courses had later some dessert, digestif and coffee. Enjoyed very much this night out!
Written 1 February 2021
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Rick B
Pewaukee81 contributions
Jan 2023 • friends
Excellent food, beautiful atmosphere. Wonderful list of cocktails that could take a month or more to explore. Enjoyed appetizers of ahi tartare and grilled octopus. Really delicious. The shrimp gazpacho was terrific as was the unconventional Italian salad served in a toasted crisp Parmesan cheese bowl. I had lobster & pasta with a great spicy red sauce. Others has surf & turf and seared ahi. Both were very happy. After all that we had to squeeze in the chef choice dessert plate. Once again excellent.
Service is relaxed and enjoyable.
Written 28 January 2023
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John Q
Martinique3 contributions
July 2021 • none
The meal and service were both exceptional. Such a classy quite place is a nice retreat from the bustling beach scene here. The place is not quite as dog friendly as they say they are. We had our well behaved dog sitting next to us but not on a leash and they issued a rather rude "control your dog" reprimand that we thought unnecessary. They warned us that a credit card had a 15% surcharge so we paid cash.
Written 14 July 2021
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N S
Thank you very much John for your good review, we are glad you enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. We put all our effort to make Bliss a special romantic place.
I would like to clarify 2 things just so as not to confuse customers ... we never advertised ourselves as a dog friendly restaurant, actually we used to be a NOT dog friendly restaurant due to the classy atmosphere, but we try to be flexible because we understand that dogs are part of the family and sometimes they cannot be left at home. So when people ask if they can bring a dog, we answer yes, but only if the dog stays under your table, and this is exactly what I told you on the phone. Your dog behaved very well also if he was loose and I did not say anything until a couple sat next to you and the dog went to their table ... I came personally and asked if the dog could stay under your table. I apologize if I sounded rude because it was not my intention at all, it may be that the mask did not let you see my expression.
In my position I have to respect people with dogs and people who do not like to see a dog in a restaurant. It happened that customers complained about the dogs. So the best solution for us is ... yes dog, but under your table, so everyone is happy!
I would also like to clarify that we do not apply a surcharge with credit cards. You paid cash because you got a discount ... there is a big difference between a discount and a surcharge....
We hope to see you again with your lovely dog!!
Written 15 July 2021
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David D
847 contributions
Nov 2022 • none
My wife and I had dinner at Bliss last night. Maybe the best meal we have had in the DR in all the years that I have both lived and visited here. We asked the lovely owner Nara to advise us on what to order. We said we like cerviche so we ordered the mahi mahi carpaccio. Which we followed with Porcini stuffed ravioli then main courses of prawn and rib eye steak. Lava cake dessert with coffee.
We like Antinori's Cevaro white so she choose Trebbiano Martina Cvetic white from Abruzzo for us.
We hope that Nara and her chef husband Andrea can meet the rest of our Tuscan family someday.
Written 9 November 2022
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N S
Thank you so Much David for this beautiful review!! it has been such a pleasure for us to meet you and your lovely wife! we really hope to see you again in the future and to be able to meet your Tuscany family as well.
Enjoy your time in DR!!
Written 10 November 2022
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