For a place that's tucked away on the second floor of a nondescript-looking building in Olney, Cafe Liz is a hidden gem to find in Philly. I didn't know what to expect before going there, so I was pleasantly surprised by my experience. Cafe Liz offers excellent food in a charming, intimate setting and the service there was amazing. Our table ordered a variety of appetizers to share, including shrimps with garlic sauce, Portuguese sausage, clams casino, and fried calamari. Out of these, the Portuguese sausage made the biggest impression on me with its (literally) flaming hot presentation and flavor. Granted that I haven't been to a Portuguese restaurant before, this has set a shiny standard of what I will expect of the same dish at the other establishments. Interestingly, the sausage also paired well with the shrimps in garlic sauce. The other appetizers were just blah to me compared to these. What stole the show during the pre-entree course, though, was their bread. For something that was provided for free, each loaf was such a delightful treat with its crunchy golden exterior and warm, soft center. I wouldn't mind eating a dozen of them in one sitting since they were that good. As for the main dish, I opted for their Paelha Valenciana which came with a mix of seafood along with chicken, sausage, and pork. This dish was fantastic, but their clams were a bit overcooked since they were a little hard to chew. I still loved everything else about it though. For dessert, their flan was silky and delicious. I loved that it wasn't overly sweet, so it served as a great finale to an equally great meal. Service-wise, we had a world-class gentleman who provided us with great care throughout the dinner. He was always attentive in replacing our dinnerwares and refilling our water efficiently. Our food also came out pretty quickly after we ordered them. I'm thrilled to find this place and I'd love to try out their other dishes next time.

Great service, great fish. Walk to second floor. Not be in a rush. Full bar. I enjoyed rodaballo and liked it.

Good stuff....will revisit many more times...Seafood platter is filling as well drinks are tasty

Is not just a restaurant or a regular bar this place is everything you can ask for the owner and the staff is super friendly and respectful this is the right place to have a few beers or a bottle of wine the food is always delicious I'll have to go back to get some food I believe is a great place to go and relax and enjoy the food like your family don't forget to get your delivery or take out thanks for comeback and stay there for us we the great food lovers miss you

First time here. Wonderful food and service. Its a must to call first for the correct times. Times on yelp are not correct. Highly recommended!

Good service. Good food. Variety of drinks. Friendly staff. The menu is great. I've tried a few menu items and have yet to be disappointed. Though the food may take a little while to arrive it's definitely worth the wait, as it's cooked to order.

Impromptu spot for hubby and I. It was AMAZING! Service was as great. Meal was awesome and good price for portions. Drink menu was also a great value. Must do if in the neighborhood!!

Simply said, this place never disappoints. Great service and even more amazing delicious food.

Fancy food. White tablecloth in a neighborhood I didn't expect to find that in. Authentic flavors. Recommend the fish and the pork. Probably a taste of home for Portuguese. It was almost empty at lunchtime during the week. Lots of takeout business I hear. High quality.