http://mainlinedine.com/rest/blue-pear-bistro.html Finally, a restaurant guide for Philadelphia's Main Line and suburbs Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:15:34 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://mainlinedine.com/rest/blue-pear-bistro.html#comment-33627 Janis I. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:29:44 +0000 http://mainlinedine.com/?p=517#comment-33627 I frequently dine at Blue Pear Bistro and can attest that the servers are highly trained professionals,always friendly and knowledgeable about menu items and specials. I've never had a remotely similar experience as described by the previous reviewer. To the contrary, I'm always amazed that the owner finds such outgoing, intelligent young staff who never fail to welcome newcomers and warmly greet regulars, while tending to a busy clientele, frequently checking to see if anything else is needed after the food has been served. I've never had a server remove my plate before asking if I was finished with my meal and if I enjoyed my entree. The staff at Blue Pear is, quite simply, topnotch. The food is always well prepared, delicious and innovative. The owner/manager is ever vigilant to ensure that all is running smoothly and makes an effort to personally great and speak with new and regular patrons. Reading the negative review about service at the Blue Pear Bistro makes me wonder if the reviewer was actually at the Blue Pear! The Blue Pear Bistro enjoys a well-deserved reputaiton for food AND service. It provides a wonderful dining experience in a beautiful setting with a large repeat clientele. The reviewer brings to mind a movie critic that slams a movie which then goes on to bring in top box office receipts. The clincher was to describe the desserts as "underwelming at best." Seriously? The most difficult part of ordering dinner at the Blue Pear Bistro is to narrow down the choice of entree from all the delectable offerings, while attempting to leave room for the exact desserts the reviewer disparaged. To the contrary--I've had both desserts and they're over-the -moon scrumptious! In fact, just thinking about the Blue Pear Bistro desserts has made me decide to go there again tonight! I frequently dine at Blue Pear Bistro and can attest that the servers are highly trained professionals,always friendly and knowledgeable about menu items and specials. I’ve never had a remotely similar experience as described by the previous reviewer. To the contrary, I’m always amazed that the owner finds such outgoing, intelligent young staff who never fail to welcome newcomers and warmly greet regulars, while tending to a busy clientele, frequently checking to see if anything else is needed after the food has been served. I’ve never had a server remove my plate before asking if I was finished with my meal and if I enjoyed my entree. The staff at Blue Pear is, quite simply, topnotch. The food is always well prepared, delicious and innovative. The owner/manager is ever vigilant to ensure that all is running smoothly and makes an effort to personally great and speak with new and regular patrons. Reading the negative review about service at the Blue Pear Bistro makes me wonder if the reviewer was actually at the Blue Pear! The Blue Pear Bistro enjoys a well-deserved reputaiton for food AND service. It provides a wonderful dining experience in a beautiful setting with a large repeat clientele. The reviewer brings to mind a movie critic that slams a movie which then goes on to bring in top box office receipts. The clincher was to describe the desserts as “underwelming at best.” Seriously? The most difficult part of ordering dinner at the Blue Pear Bistro is to narrow down the choice of entree from all the delectable offerings, while attempting to leave room for the exact desserts the reviewer disparaged. To the contrary–I’ve had both desserts and they’re over-the -moon scrumptious! In fact, just thinking about the Blue Pear Bistro desserts has made me decide to go there again tonight!

]]> http://mainlinedine.com/rest/blue-pear-bistro.html#comment-32900 Leigh B Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:02:00 +0000 http://mainlinedine.com/?p=517#comment-32900 I've eaten at the Blue Pear twice and had fantastic experiences. I'm sorry to hear your waitress wasn't up to snuff - I found the waiters to be prompt (even though they have to constantly run up and down the stairs!), very well-informed, accommodating, and professional. My food was excellent. I had the mussels and frites, which where just right. I've also had the lobster Cobb salad, which I highly recommend (if it's still on the menu, as the menu changes with the seasons). The ingredients were very fresh and always allowed to stand on their own. And of course great historic atmosphere without the crazy Dilworthtown prices! I’ve eaten at the Blue Pear twice and had fantastic experiences. I’m sorry to hear your waitress wasn’t up to snuff – I found the waiters to be prompt (even though they have to constantly run up and down the stairs!), very well-informed, accommodating, and professional. My food was excellent. I had the mussels and frites, which where just right. I’ve also had the lobster Cobb salad, which I highly recommend (if it’s still on the menu, as the menu changes with the seasons). The ingredients were very fresh and always allowed to stand on their own. And of course great historic atmosphere without the crazy Dilworthtown prices!

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