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Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA
Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA
Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA
Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA
Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA

Continental Midtown

4.6
4.6
2790 Reviews
$30 and under
American
1801 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3712

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 158 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.

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
  • 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
  • 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 2,790 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia County

    Most Booked

  • Philadelphia

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Continental Midtown offers a vibrant dining experience with a "great fun place" atmosphere and "delicious food." Known for its eclectic menu featuring items like Korean Fried Chicken and French Onion Dumplings, it also boasts a "cool retro vibe." Patrons appreciate the "fantastic service" and "unique seating options."
2,790 Reviews
  1. MellyMelz

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Continental is always in my back pocket as a fun option for excellent food and cocktails with something for everyone. I have been coming here for nearly 20 years over many phases of my life and it has never let me down.

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  2. Stacy

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cool ambiance, service was great. Already looking forward to going back.

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  3. Andy

    Philadelphia16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Continental Mid-Town always delivers. One of my go to spots for lunch meetings. Really enjoy it. Great food, beverages, service.

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  4. steven VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the greeting when we arrived to paying the check as we left... it was great!! Food was great................ Service was great................

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  5. Dana VIP

    Philadelphia31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome meal! Great service. Super fun place. Dessert was EXCELLENT by the way. The tres leches ice cream is incredible

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  6. steven VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was great!! We have been there before And it gets better every time!!

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  7. David

    Philadelphia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the restaurant - the food, the service, hospitality, everything - with one exception. We don't like the music playing so loudly at lunchtime. It always makes us hesitant to book for lunch.

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  8. Jerold VIP

    Philadelphia20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly and very professional, Always a great experience.

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  9. Marilyn B.

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time! Food and service was impeccable.

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  10. Denise VIP

    Philadelphia11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great but the food was not as good as it once was. Our crispy calamari salad was limp and the shrimp pad Thai had only 4 shrimp.
    Continental MidtownResponded on April 16, 2025
    Hello Denise, Thank you for taking the time to review Continental Midtown. We're glad to hear that you found our service great. However, we're sorry to hear that our food did not meet your expectations this time around. We appreciate your feedback about the crispy calamari salad and shrimp pad Thai, and we will certainly take this into consideration as we continuously strive to improve our menu offerings. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with a better dining experience. Best regards, The Management Team

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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 2790 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 158 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 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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