(215) 567-1800
1801 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
39.9518
-75.1705
Neighborhoods: Center City West, Center City
What People Are Saying About Continental Mid-town
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – The cross-town sister to Old City's signature martini lounge draws crowds with retro decor--booths made from baby-blue vinyl car seats, a sunken dining room with curvy seats and wicker basket chairs hanging from the ceiling. After dark, a more boisterous party set takes over. Each item from the rainbow-decorated menu is meant for sharing, including extra-tall calamari salad, Thai noodles, vegetarian dumplings, lobster mac and cheese, lamb meze and homemade cotton candy.
09/20/09
Nice trendy atmosphere, great food
by rockstar1974 at Citysearch
I went here on a date, and I really had a nice experience. Wait staff was very attentive, the place with busy with a good "buzz", and I enjoyed the creative choices of food to eat. Everything we sampled was excellent. They have an eclectic drink menu as well. Highly recommend it!
- Pros: atmosphere, food, drinks
- Cons: didnt feel like there were any
08/30/09
excellent
by hardyboys at Citysearch
fun night; highly recommend it
- Pros: hot,, friendly bartenders
- Cons: nice people
03/08/09
Great dining experience!
by kittenpea at Citysearch
A girlfriend and I were going to a local performance and just happened to come across the Continental Mid-Town. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by a friendly hostess who gladly seated us in a booth by the window. Our server was also very friendly. Miso soup can be ho-hum so I didn't expect much...but they served a generous portion of the BEST miso soup I've ever tasted. We also got the Tempura Tofu and the Crab & Asparagus Crepes which were also delicious. Topped it off with the Chocolate Truffles (a perfect little dessert) and Carrot Cake. Cool atmosphere, hip decor, fun people watching, great location, friendly service, awesome food that was timed very nicely. Reasonably priced for the overall high quality. Bravo. I will definitely go back and bring friends or family.
The Details on Continental Mid-town
Where to Sit:
Saddle up a surprisingly comfortable "pony" chair at the upstairs bar.
When to Go:
During warm months, the upstairs deck--accessible from a second entrance on 18th Street--is a great place to spend the sort of happy hour that rolls into a late night.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Carte Blanche, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Late Night Dining, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Group Dining, Bar Scene
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Tapas / Small Plates, Eclectic & International, Hamburgers
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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