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Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA

Continental Midtown

4.6
4.6
2553 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Lively
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
11:00 PM
Booked 119 times today

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Dining areas

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
  • Private party contact
    Kerri Sitrin - kerri@starr-restaurant.com: (267) 238-3651
  • 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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What 2,553 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

2,553 Reviews

  1. Sunil

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice experience , loved the vibe and customer service was great !! Will come again

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  2. Melissa

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had 7 people - ages 1 year to 82. And the restaurant was fabulous! we sat upstairs and the food, wait staff, everythign was great. Thank you!

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  3. Caren

    Philadelphia

    49 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Continental has always been a fave. The service and food is always good. They have a decent selection and the ambiance is cool. The only negative I have is the portion sizes on many of their items is a lot smaller. We used to be able to share the Calamari salad, but now it's for one. We had it for takeout during the pandemic and we had to add so much lettuce to it to share it. Not all their items are smaller, but be aware.

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  4. MadelineH

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and atmosphere. Loved everything on the menu—great food, dessert, drinks. Our out-of-town family members were so impressed. We will definitely be back!

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  5. Stephen

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Never disappoints. Our server was efficient, courteous and very personable. Food preparation and presentation was equally excellent. Well done!

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  6. Mark

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful! Excellent food (some of the best my family and I have had in a long time) Cool vibe. Service was great. The one critique, the entrees came out almost immediately after our app plates were taken. 5min in between would have been nice. But overall, a great experience. Next time we’re in Philly, we’ll definitely be dinning at The Continental.

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  7. Alison

    Tampa

    72 reviews

    4.0

    72 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    While the food and drinks were good. I thought the menu was very unoriginal. Each of the main entrees came out at different times so we had to wait for the last entree to come out and it was a good 5 minutes lapse between the first one delivered to the last one. I was worried they forgot. The staff was friendly enough

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  8. Ann

    New York City

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a fun place. The staff is wonderful and right there to feed you! We’ll be back😉❤️

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  9. Angela

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We weren't sure if this was the same continental as the one in Atlantic City years ago but when entering the restaurant, it looks to be the same. Food was delicious. I got the Korean fried chicken with Wasabi mash (chefs kiss), my husband got the lobster Mac n cheese which was also amazing. Service was exceptional & ambiance is romantic. Definitely coming back the next time we're in Philly. We miss the one in Atlantic City.

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  10. John

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good. Desserts were a particular favorite. We chose this spot because had a group with diverse food preferences and it had something for everyone. Only downside was service. Server was nice and friendly, but did not come by to really check on drinks. Could not call server attentive.

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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 2553 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
11:00 PM
Booked 119 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 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
  • Private party contact
    Kerri Sitrin - kerri@starr-restaurant.com: (267) 238-3651

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