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Continental Midtown

4.7
4.7
1855 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 100 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (215) 567-1800

  • 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

  • Private party contact

    Kerri Sitrin - kerri@starr-restaurant.com: (267) 238-3651

  • 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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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Philadelphia / New Jersey Suburbs

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  • Philadelphia

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  1. PandS

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Service was slow and food was only good. Meaning not bad but not something that would make me come back for.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Loved the continental. It's a favorite.
  3. SMCMMom

    Philadelphia

    39 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Awesome vibe and great food! Service good but not excellent.
  4. Alibaba

    Philadelphia

    46 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My 19 and 22 year old have always loved Continental - we’ve been to the one downtown and when it used to be in Atlantic City- so I made the rez knowing they would both be visiting this weekend. The French onion soup dumplings were outstanding as always and the cheesesteak egg rolls are always a major crowd pleaser with my family. The shoestring fries also never disappoint. We really also enjoyed the calamari salad and the shrimp pad Thai. We got short rib skewers which I was told were pretty good. The only thing we didn’t love and didn’t think were worth the money were the eggplant skewers. They seemed undercooked and the sauce on them was not particularly good- tasted like a mix of teriyaki sauce and peanut butter. The drinks were very good- I really liked my smoky tequila cocktail. Overall we had a nice evening and would return again at some point.
  5. LOU27

    Philadelphia

    139 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food ( and staff ) is fantastic!!! They are very accommodating. Very cool and hip hot spot in the city. Casual awesome vibe. My only complaint would be the speed of the food coming out. It’s almost a little rushed. Pace yourself when ordering to enjoy everything hot.
  6. JohnH

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food3service1ambience2
    Food was okay. Service was not good. 2nd nain dish came out 5 minutes after 1st. 3rd came out over 10 minutes later. Not what I would call a Start restaurant.
  7. MattyWhips

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Not a fan of the rooftop seating. Staff seemed discombobulated. People kept opening the sliding doors to the outside and leaving them open letting the freezing cold air in. Our server was great and the food was delicious.
  8. JenK

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This place is awesome, such a fun atmosphere. The food was delicious and extremely reasonable and totally worth a visit and I’m glad it was recommended to me.
  9. MaryD

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, comfortable seating, great food
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed our meal and appreciated the service! Lobster Mac and cheese never disappoints. Great place for a Sunday birthday lunch
  11. Fairmounter

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The absolute best staff ever. Friendly. Warm. Smiling. Attentive. A menu that is versatile and has something for everyone. Family-friendly. A delicious Bloody Mary.
  12. TaraS

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. Our waitress was fabulous. We will be back
  13. TamaB

    Philadelphia

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was kind and the food was excellent I loved the decor and the atmosphere! Our swing chairs were a fun surprise. Our omelette were perfect and the fresh fruit was above average
  14. Jimbo

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were absolutely fantastic (as is usual for Stephan Starr restaurants), and I really appreciate that Continental allowed us to make a 12-top reservation with the full menu. (Some others required a smaller, fixed-price menu for larger groups). This place is a classic for many good reasons, as it does so many things so consistently well. Highly recommended.
  15. MaryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wonderful service. Try the Brussels!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always come here. It’s always a good time and good food.
  17. DreamingofItaly07

    Washington DC

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cheeseburger and Thai chicken salad. Wonderful service.
  18. neilt5

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bagel with cream cheese and lox was very tasty! Salad provided too.
  19. Neville

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the atmosphere, the food and the vibe—if you’re craving a burger this is a good place to get it.
  20. IndiaD

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Went there for brunch and had made reservations the night before, so luckily I was able to sit at a table as soon as we got there. The food was really good, but we had to flag down the waitress once or twice which took away from the experience. I will say that that the food and drinks were so good that I would definitely come up.
  21. TashawnaC

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My food was great and my server was polite I would definitely go back
  22. MaryC

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Fun place. Good for youngsters. Tikka Masala was excellent, Salmon good. Appetizers were small. Music was loud. Our Server Justin (youth Pastor Rob) was excellent.
  23. DonnaF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, waiter knew his food and was very helpful explaining all we asked him.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Lots of business dinners and a couple people yelling but love the food and wait staff!!!
  25. foodfan

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place for lunch. Nice energetic yet relaxed mid century vibe . Appealing menu selections, and delicious food with good sized portions . Attentive service.
  26. LesleyC

    Cleveland

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Fun, casual place that's super convenient. The food was a little over-salted but still generally good quality. Service was a little slow to start but improved further into our meal.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Birthday party for my friend I was over charged on my card.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Pittsburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a blast at Continental. The food and service was great. Definitely coming back
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience1
    When I made a reservation for two, I didn’t expect to be literally put in a corner behind the bar on the upstairs patio level. The service was slow, the noise level was weekend nightclub. We were ready to leave as soon as we finished eating. The food was decent. The cocktails made well but nothing was keeping us there once we were finished. I’ve had far better experiences here but this wasn’t it
  30. RockyG

    Philadelphia

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I had lunch here on a Wednesday. I have been here before, but not for at least 3 years. It was very good. We were seated immediately and waited upon promptly. We ordered the club sandwich with a side salad and a grilled chicken sandwich with fries. Everything was delicious and plentiful. The decor still works for me as do the hanging dining chairs. Recommended.
  31. RicardoM

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A great place
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    a brookie was brought out to me in honor of my birthday
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food was great. Came out hot and delicious. Our waitress was rather unpleasant and forgot drink refills and hardly checked on us. The rest of the staff was very nice though. Will be back, but hope for a different waiter/waitress
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    Too loud Server was a bit overwhelming
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was really tasty & service was excellent ! Wish the cocktail menu was a little better though.
  36. NicoleK

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had great service and the food was delicious!!!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    The food wasn’t everything for the price to be honest the lobster macaroni needs major improvement it tasted like rice and the lobster tasted like regular fish .. but the service was awesome
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, fast service and delicious desserts!
  39. Edman

    New England

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. The salad was a little overdressed, but the steak was cooked perfectly. Cheesesteak egg rolls were excellent. Korean chicken was good but in dire need of a larger side, plus the description was sorely lacking. Definitely would recommend the restaurant.
  40. ccip

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!!!!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

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

Continental Midtown is rated 4.7 stars by 1855 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 100 times today
Google Map for Continental Midtown

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 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • 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

  • 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

  • Private party contact

    Kerri Sitrin - kerri@starr-restaurant.com: (267) 238-3651

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