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Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA

Continental Midtown

4.7
4.7
2638 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 165 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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What 2,638 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

Noise • Moderate

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  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Continental Midtown in Philadelphia offers a vibrant dining experience with its chic 70s style and lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "lovely experience," "fantastic cocktails," and "great rooftop ambiance." The menu, featuring unique dishes like cheesesteak egg rolls and lobster mac & cheese, consistently delivers "delicious food." Service is generally praised as "excellent," making it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.

2,638 Reviews

  1. Pam

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    18 reviews

    1.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Don’t ever go to the Continental. I shopped at the Love Park holiday event and left my bag at the restaurant. I came back 15 mins later and the host said oh well, no one reported anything missing. I said your staff took it - we’ve only been gone a short time and the people eating next to us haven’t left yet. She said well I guess I could check the office? She made a phone call and said no I’m sorry it’s gone with zero remorse in her voice. Enjoy the over $100 in gifts I bought for my neighbors staff of the Continental - perhaps they don’t pay you enough so you felt the need to steal my stuff.

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  2. Donna J

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    151 reviews

    5.0

    151 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal with friends everyone enjoyed their food and the service was top notch h. The cheesesteak egg rolls are a favorite and the pastrami fried rice was delicious as was the smoked salmon Benedict. The Bloody Mary and the peach Bellini were amazing and well crafted

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  3. Lisa

    Atlantic City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Girls night out in the city! Perfect end to a holiday celebration

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  4. Dana

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great, our server was very friendly and attentive. Food was okay. It came out within minutes of ordering and felt very rushed. Nothing special about the food, especially for the price point. Best entree was my son's burger. Everything else tasted like something you could get at any ordinary chain restaurant. The menu selection and food quality were much better a few years ago. Probably won't be going back.

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  5. jeanne

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been here many times and this visit was once again an enjoyable experience!

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  6. steven

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great!! We both had the Denver Omelette, And was great!

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  7. Hannah

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Outdoor heaters were not enough to keep us warm!! We continually asked for them to be turned up to no avail, and everyone was freezing throughout the dinner. Rooftop reservations should not be made without adequate heat!

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    57 reviews

    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food drinks and service. Busy Saturday night made it noisy but enjoyed the skewers, crab pasta and shrimp pad Thai.

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  9. Taylor

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional. Lovely servers, meticulous attention to detail. Everyone was so kind

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  10. Jeff

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Juliet was great! Super sweet and she suggested rice with my dish and it really added to the experience.

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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 4.7 stars by 2638 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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2 people
19:00
Booked 165 times today

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Google Map for Continental Midtown

1801 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S 18th Street
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu 17:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00 Sun 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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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