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Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA

Continental Midtown

4.6
4.6
2576 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 106 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
  • 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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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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 2,576 people are saying

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

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  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

2,576 Reviews

  1. Rose

    Philadelphia

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great evening, great food and great service!! Tge whole family enjoyed it

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  2. Jeff

    Austin

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the place. Pad Thai, burger, quesadillas, caprese salad were all great. Bloody Mary was way too salty. Service was great. Too cold in restaurant.

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  3. Hillary

    Philadelphia

    105 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch with family. Always a favorite spot. Service, food, all dependable and good! No issues!

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  4. Beth

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing atmosphere and food! The French onion soup dumplings are delish. Seared tuna and mushroom risotto was amazing. Lobster Mac n cheese is mouthwatering.

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  5. Joellen

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We took my 15 year old daughter and some friends to Continental for her birthday. They rolled out the red carpet for her and we had a great experience. Food solid as always, but the service was truly exceptional.

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  6. Josh

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our appetizers came out after we finished our entrees

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  7. Iman

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, great food and even better service ! 10/10 would recommend ! Our server was phenomenal, she was patient, she took our order with promptness, checked on us multiple times and even made sure we got a birthday dessert alongside our dessert order !! Overall loved it here and will definitely be coming back for more celebrations.

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  8. Erin

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super fun, high energy atmosphere. Friendly professional efficient service. A great variety of cuisines and excellent preparation of all. We were a table of six and everyone got something different and everyone loved their appetizers entrées and desserts. 

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  9. Judith

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We tried for the first time today. Wanted to sit all the way upstairs on the top floor patio but the rap music was so loud and obnoxious that we quickly turned around and went back downstairs. Seated comfortably there with only moderately-annoying music, which was set at a lower level. Manager actually came over to check up on us - nice- and I suggested that he consider using other styles of music like classical or cool jazz, and he said he would pass that on, which I appreciated. We agree with others that the cheesesteak eggrolls are excellent! Not greasy at all and quite yummy. All of our food was just fine and reasonably priced; drink-wise it would be a plus if they would have three or four craft beers on tap. (Only cans). Service was fine, no complaints there. Look, we liked this place and will probably go back. But the bathroom situation there is very strange! In a restaurant that seats at least 100 to 150 people, you have to go downstairs to the grungy basement where there is a one-seater bathroom in a tiny little dark hall. This can't possibly be according to code to have just ONE toilet with so many people needing access. And it is in a terrible location. (Supposedly there is another one somewhere but two johns are not enough, either.) That's really why I, unfortunately, had to give it three stars overall!

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  10. Kerrie

    Washington DC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great, but the service was terrible. We waited at least 10-15 mins just for our server to get water at our table, and many of the staff/servers were just standing around when they could have been helping bring drinks to the table so we weren’t waiting.

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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 2576 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 p.m.
Booked 106 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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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