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The Continental Mid-Town

New American Restaurant and Lounge$$$$

Center City West, Philadelphia

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The Continental Mid-Town

8.2^/10

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Ranked #9 for New American restaurants in Philadelphia
The folks at Visit Philly and Philadelphia Magazine like this place. Would you agree?
"Order the Astronaut cocktail and sip it on the roof top bar."(9 Tips)
"Best Cosmos in Philly, and just order the lobster mac & cheese!"(12 Tips)
"french onion soup dumplings are the best items on the menu."(8 Tips)
"Get the cheesesteak egg rolls (for a twist on the Philly classic)."(7 Tips)

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Campbell BirdNovember 25, 2014
Check out the upstairs for a retro-mod lounge area. If you eat here, get the Rad Na.
Mike ChauOctober 27, 2013
Try the Liquid Chocolate Cake - Warm chocolate cake with salted caramel pretzel ice cream.
Christopher DellOlioOctober 2, 2011
If you like both lobster and macaroni and cheese then you must get the lobster mac n cheese, it's well worth the money.
Philadelphia MagazineAugust 15, 2012
During the week from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. get $5 select wines, discounted specialty cocktails, select plates half off. Read more
Moe DexlerOctober 22, 2019
Bulgogi bowl is amazing. Do not look any further.
Alexandra MarieSeptember 27, 2012
Happy hour has great prices and awesome selection! And a fun and funky atmosphere too
STARR RestaurantsJune 9, 2011
Enjoy Continental Midtown's swank rooftop patio, funky mid-century style and delicious global tapas.
Latifah ✈👑May 5, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely love the Calamari Salad!
Mariana ColumnaApril 9, 2011
You will love the hot, made on site chocolate donuts!! They are absolutely delicious! Literally melt in your mouth and are served hot!!!
Phateeghirl CavesJune 5, 2016
Everything is great no complaints about their food or hostesses..
Andrew RailApril 22, 2013
Get in by 11:30 for a good seat for lunch. Stay away from the uber-bland Chicken Curry Naan-wich. Their other stuff was good.
Jose Velez-SilvaSeptember 21, 2013
Been here 10+ times
The Eggs Benedict's with salmon is AWESOME!!!
EduardoSeptember 17, 2012
Try the Shrimp Tacos, Scallops, Ahi Tuna and the Quinoa Salad! Can't go wrong!
Antonia McBrideOctober 12, 2013
Loved the atmosphere... Great food and of course great drinks.;-)
Nirali PatelSeptember 7, 2014
Has an eclectic decor. Lots of options and creative spin on food
Marissa MAugust 18, 2010
Try the Perfect Pear. grey goose la poire, thatcher's organic cucumber liqueur, st. germain elderflower liqueur, lemon and soda. Delicious and refreshing drink.
Kathleen TowerAugust 6, 2014
Head to the rooftop for cocktails and a great atmosphere.
Follow FoodieAugust 6, 2011
Still a fan of the classics: Rad na thai chicken and the calamari salad. But add extra calamari to your salad, it's WAY better that way.
Marissa KayeMarch 1, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Martinis martinis martinis. my favorite is the astronaut
Lowell DavisMay 9, 2013
Lots of douchebags and the glass looking in to the bathrooms is terrible but good food. Not enough to make up for the hipster douchers perhaps but still good.
FahadMay 15, 2016
Fantastic egg Benedict
Brea EllisMay 4, 2014
Lobster Mac and Cheese is made with Orzo and very little lobster
Sarah ReyesJuly 6, 2014
Chicken Under A Brick was pretty good!
Michael MichaelsSeptember 29, 2018
Great drinks. The food selection tho...
Joel DeGrandsJuly 11, 2013
The cherry plug is more entertaining than it sounds.
Alex VassalloMay 18, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Interesting fact: our waiter said they can make almost all of their signature cocktails alcohol free!
Tawn ScottonFebruary 4, 2012
It's a martini bar, so I guess you should try one of them. BUT Lobster Mashed potatoes are a must!
Troy RoysterMay 5, 2018
The cheesesteak egg rolls are to die for
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 12, 2011
Shoe string French fries tossed in Chinese mustard? Yeah, that's what we call continental cuisine. And also what we call amazing. Read more
Gianna NebbiaFebruary 18, 2018
Go for the atmosphere. Food isn’t bad but a little overrated - the onion soup dumplings came out looking great but were just alright. Rad na noodle salad was pretty plain
Jeremy S.August 21, 2016
Been here 50+ times
Best cold brew in all of Philadelphia
Ian HardouinNovember 17, 2013
Calamari salad, shrimp tacos, lettuce wraps are all great
Frankie BuckleAugust 24, 2014
Fantastic decor, good food but really cold! Was desperate to leave to warm up which was a shame...
Erin McKinneyNovember 18, 2013
Order the cheesesteak egg rolls. You won't be disappointed.
Ali MMay 11, 2014
They have a one way mirror in the ladies bathroom so the public can see in. So creepy
Ken GazdaJuly 12, 2019
You MUST get the cheesesteak eggrolls
JP SeaburyAugust 24, 2016
Asian Chicken Salad is huge and delicious!
Cassie Garretson-DunkelApril 20, 2013
Sit on the rooftop but be weary of the fruity drinks! They include candy.
Tim StreetDecember 13, 2011
You might want to visit the rooftop bar for desert where you can order @sloan's S'mores
Carey ShunskisJuly 6, 2011
(waiter) michael is awesome and cute. Bartenders on the roof rock and make your birthday amazing!!
Yamcha CheFebruary 29, 2016
Excellent food and drinks. Service is average.
My NguyenApril 29, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Lobster Mac and cheese and all the desserts!
ErinSeptember 28, 2014
Super trendy--grab a seat in the hanging basket chairs!
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014
Check out The Continental as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate Read more
Meg BowesJune 19, 2011
Amazing dessert. The ahi tuna, hanger steak, cheesesteak rolls are all really good.
JulieJanuary 30, 2011
For brunch: loved the coffee and the poached eggs with dill hollandaise over smoked salmon hash.
Laura G AdamsSeptember 26, 2010
Get the twizzle to drink and the French onion soup dumplings to eat. Everything was good, but those were the best!
Natalie QuinnSeptember 4, 2010
Been here 25+ times
The lobster mac n cheese and french onion soup dumplings are the best items on the menu. You must get them!
Cold FrontsApril 30, 2011
Went here for brunch and it was okay. Went here for dinner and it was awesome. Lesson: go there for dinner.
Mike ChauOctober 27, 2013
Try the Cheesesteak Egg Rolls - So awesome.

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