Continental Midtown
(215) 567-1800
1801 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19103
39.9518
-75.1705
Neighborhoods: Center City, Center City West
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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.
User Reviews
kittenpea
March 08, 2009
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.
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Anonymous
November 19, 2008
The Hawaii Five-O is the best martini in the world! I can't go to the Continental without getting a few of these. The food is excellent, the people are beautiful, and the roof deck is AWESOME. Good luck trying to find the bathrooms when you're drunk though...they're down a few flights of stairs (that is, if you're on the roof deck or the upstairs bar).
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November 13, 2008
I went to Continental Midtown last New Years and had a blast. The food was awesome the the Martinis are the best in the city. My favorite is the Orange Martini. We had a great time and the service was awesome.
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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, Outdoor Dining, View Dining, People Watching, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Bar Scene
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
