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Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA

Continental Midtown

4.6 (2810)
$30 and under
American
1801 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3712

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Three full stories of fun await you at the Continental Mid-town. Whether you’re relaxing in the lounge, swinging in a basket chair on the jet-set mezzanine or taking in the night along the airy rooftop patio, it’s a total reprieve from the expected. The mouth-watering menu features bold and eclectic flavors, from signature jumbo lump crab pad thai and Szechuan shoestring fries to playful spins like cheesesteak eggrolls and French onion soup dumplings. Expertly mixed pop and retro cocktails ensure there’s something for everyone to sip on, no matter the occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 567-1800
  • Website
    http://www.continentalmidtown.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Steven Petrecca
  • Private party facilities
    An urban oasis for you and your guests, the Continental Mid-town offers a playful reprieve from the expected. Enjoy inventive cocktails and global tapas in our largest restaurant to date which features a dramatic two-story atrium and lounge that will make even the most stoic smile. Breathtaking views are visible from Philadelphia’s premier rooftop bar, lounge and outdoor patio. We have lots of great options for your next event:Main Dining Room available for up to 36 guestsSemi-private Mezzanine Lounge - 45 ReceptionSemi-private Mezzanine - 100 Seated / 150 ReceptionPrivate Indoor/Outdoor Roof Deck - 46 Seated / 80 Reception (120 including outside)Restaurant Exclusively (first two floors) - 200 Seated / 300 Reception
  • Location
    1801 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3712
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    S 18th Street
  • Parking details
    SP+ Parking // 36 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Menu

Continental Midtown's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

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What 2,810 people are saying

Continental Midtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Continental Midtown offers a vibrant atmosphere with a "super cool ambiance" and fantastic rooftop views. Guests rave about its "delicious food," "excellent service," and unique menu items like the "french onion dumplings" and "calamari salad." It's a "fun place" perfect for brunch or dinner, consistently providing a memorable dining experience.

2,810 Reviews

  1. Dana VIP

    Philadelphia40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Continental should be considered a staple in the city. Stood the test of time and there never ending list of martinis are awesome! And not short on the alcohol!!! The Monkey Bread was good. A little on the dry side. But just a little. The French Onion dumplings never disappoint. My family had the blackened shrimp Cesar salad, the blueberry pancakes, turkey club and the steak and eggs. It was all delicious. The atmosphere is still awesome but maybe the benches can be updated a bit. The service was excellent. Don't forget to check out the rooftop!

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  2. Nancy VIP

    Miami14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We were sitting on the top floor which was quieter. First floor is noisy. Shrimp was good quality and had good flavor. The tuna tostados had good flavor but heavy on the sauce. Server was curt and quick.

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  3. Amanda

    Philadelphia1 review

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall experience was good. Our party enjoyed themselves and had a great time. The atmosphere was a vibe. We were seated on the rooftop. Although our party was larger than we reserved for they accommodated us.

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  4. Tracy

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful lunch to celebrate my son’s graduation from Temple University. The service and food were amazing!

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  5. Shawntel

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate my college graduation with my family. We had a great time and the food was delicious.

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  6. Eileen VIP

    Greater Boston19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints. Had the Thai chicken salad. Still as amazing as the first time I had it over 10 years ago. Service was perfect. Ambiance was amazing. Love Continental!

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  7. Carina

    Minneapolis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ricky, our server, was amazing as we celebrated our daughter’s college graduation with our family! The food and drinks are amazing and save room for dessert, because the carrot cake icing was phenomenal!

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  8. Jill

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I haven’t been to Continental in ages. Same good food as always.

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  9. Cynthia

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We arrived for our reservation on time and were seated on the rooftop as reserved. After 15 minutes the hostess came to us and said it was going to start raining soon and asked if we’d like to stay there or if we’d like to move inside to the lounge. we said we’d go inside. She sent us down to the host who had no idea what was going on. She was rude and told us we would be able to go up to the lounge. We went up to the lounge and the server there told us we had to check in with the host! Seriously? We were 40 minutes past our reservation at this point. Once we explained to the server she said we could sit in the lounge. The lounge has small 2 person mini tables and animals cushions. It was very dark and intimate - not right for a business lunch. We ended up just leaving due to the crappy communication and poor service.

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  10. steven VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great!! Will return soon with friends and family!!

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FAQs

Continental Midtown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 567-1800.

Continental Midtown is rated 4.6 stars by 2810 OpenTable diners.

Continental Midtown does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  5. Center City

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 112 times today
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1801 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S 18th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    SP+ Parking // 36 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Steven Petrecca
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.continentalmidtown.com/
  • Phone number
    (215) 567-1800
  • Private party facilities
    An urban oasis for you and your guests, the Continental Mid-town offers a playful reprieve from the expected. Enjoy inventive cocktails and global tapas in our largest restaurant to date which features a dramatic two-story atrium and lounge that will make even the most stoic smile. Breathtaking views are visible from Philadelphia’s premier rooftop bar, lounge and outdoor patio. We have lots of great options for your next event:Main Dining Room available for up to 36 guestsSemi-private Mezzanine Lounge - 45 ReceptionSemi-private Mezzanine - 100 Seated / 150 ReceptionPrivate Indoor/Outdoor Roof Deck - 46 Seated / 80 Reception (120 including outside)Restaurant Exclusively (first two floors) - 200 Seated / 300 Reception

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