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Continental Midtown, Philadelphia, PA

Continental Midtown

4.6
4.6
2729 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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What 2,729 people are saying

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 is a vibrant and eclectic dining spot in Philly, featuring "delicious food" and a "fun atmosphere." Known for its unique swinging chairs and retro decor, guests enjoy a varied menu with standout dishes like Korean Fried Chicken and Cheesesteak Egg Rolls. Service is "excellent," making it a "must stop."

2,729 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love it here. Great food and great atmosphere. The Korean Fried Chicken is incredible, as is their Continental Salad.

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  2. Brittany

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Service was poor. We were seated in the corner with the sun beaming in. Although friendly, our server seldomly checked on us. At one point, we had to get up to look for her so we could pay our check.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time at Continental Mid-Town. The ambience and service were great. The food was delicious.

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  4. Marcy

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was good! My daughter asked about spaghetti with the chicken parm. I mean who serves chicken parm without pasta. They wanted to charge $6 for pasta. I can buy 2 boxes of pasta for $6. The chicken parm was $26. She ended up not ordering it.

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  5. Jean

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Love Continental. Service is excellent and food is great. If you have mobility problems you may want to confirm before your visit due to multi-levels

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  6. Christopher

    VIP

    New York City

    176 reviews

    2.0

    176 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not good. All very salty and came out at all different times. Would not return.

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  7. Pierre

    VIP

    Seattle

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    we were a group of 10 for lunch, it was a good experience overall. everyone enjoyed their food and drinks

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  8. Cheryl

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated at Continental Midtown for a retirement lunch. Our seating was very comfortable and everyone made us feel very welcome fromthe time we walked in the door until we left. The food was served quickly and tasted great. The only thing I would change is to turn the music down a little. We had a hard time hearing each other when talking. Other than that, I give this restaurant 5 stars and would highly recommend it.

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  9. Jazzch’e

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    We made a reservation for 7:30 pm and arrived at 7:00pm . We had to wait an extra 10 minutes for a table . Server didn’t introduce or greet as she walked up to the table . I had to navigate the conversation, she took a while to come back after our apps & cocktails where dropped off maybe about 20 minutes. The food and drinks were amazing , & the ambiance was even better .

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  10. Randi

    New Jersey

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my first time eating here. The server was attentive and friendly. The food came out quickly and everything was delicious. I highly recommend.

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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 2729 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
7:00 PM
Booked 85 times today
Google Map for Continental Midtown

1801 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19103-3712

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • 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
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