Continental Restaurant

03/01/09

The Legend Does Not Live Up To Itself...

by dbroooks009 at Citysearch

Wow. Words escape me. I have been a Continental fan and patron since it's inception. I pretty much worship their lunch/dinner menu. That being said, i had strayed away from the "original" Continental since the opening of Cont. Midtown. This weekend, we were really feeling a brunch escape and decided, though out of the way, to take it back to home base and check out the Continental in Old City for brunch. Shame on us for being so excited... maybe our expectations got the best of us, but then again, we LOVE the Continental for it's staples so why should we expect anything less?

We should have. The service was terrible (think no water with our meal until we asked twice and unfilled bloody marys, which you think they would WANT to refill at $9 a pop). Our meal left MUCH to be desired as well. Our home fries were cold... and I am not a big complainer, but I could not even stab them with my fork without it bouncing off. Beyond that, my omelet off of the special menu (with crab?? spinach, goat cheese and tomato) was basically a goat cheese and egg omelet. I think I caught 2 or 3 bites of crab and only half of it had spinach. My husband's egg benedict was also cold and left much to be desired (I won't even get in to the portion sizes).

Suffice it to say that the Continental that I remember must no longer exist. If I ever go back, it will be to the modern, Continental Midtown, where they must have sent their "Varsity" chefs and servers.

A waste of just under $100... would have rather spent it on dinner or around the corner at the Plough and Stars.

• Pros: Drinks, ambiance, well known, staple menu
• Cons: Brunch

07/17/08

Super place to eat cheap!

by ktwelsh at Citysearch

Just moved to Philadelphia from Boston. This is a great place to meet alot of people from all over the city.

Very fashionable staff, friendly, and great food and service! I also got a great reccomendation for a place to get my hair done! My waitress goes to Ultra Hair Studio and I can't wait to try that place. Thanks Philly!

05/27/08

Best Food and Drinks Around--Great Value

by norak82 at Citysearch

I've been going to Continental in Old City and in Midtown for years. It always meets expectations and the service is always great. Almost anything you order there is solid--the pad thai, the bbq quesodillas, the sushi rolls, cheesesteak egg rolls--all good stuff. The drinks are on point too! An incredibly good value for the food, drinks, service, and atmosphere.

• Pros: Great service, food and drinks!
• Cons: None