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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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Karin SFebruary 19, 2015
Very chic place! Nice vibe.
Matthew GilbertAugust 25, 2012
Sean is the nicest bartender I've ever met. Great conversations were had.
Mike ChauOctober 27, 2013
Try the Kung Pao Baby Back Ribs - Great.
KENNECTEDDecember 29, 2010
Cool throw back vibe, good service and decent food. There can be long waits on weekends/holidays so plan accordingly Read more
Monique GrossOctober 22, 2016
The quesadilla
Danielle OSeptember 27, 2013
The Violet Beauregard is a sugary, dessert-y, glorious nightcap
Johann HadianJune 2, 2013
Shanghai cocktail is awesome
Chris RichardsSeptember 26, 2014
Seats designed to prevent food whiplash, it's that good.
Davy BuntinxOctober 11, 2014
Tarantino must have dined here...
abbyJuly 18, 2011
get the calamari salad. if it's just the two of you, ask to sit on the swing chairs!
Erica NardelloDecember 11, 2011
If you dine upstairs, the hanging basket chairs will rock you to sleep after a filling meal.
Erik NelsonDecember 8, 2013
The Chocolate Martini is Amazing!
Art Gomez TagleOctober 21, 2015
Best pancakes I've ever had.
Philly HappeningDecember 4, 2012
Try the Lancaster County Harvest
Maurice RossOctober 1, 2022
Great Korean fried chicken
Abby McDowellJanuary 18, 2012
Order the Astronaut cocktail and sip it on the roof top bar.
Diana TobeyMarch 21, 2010
I can't believe no one has mentioned the calamari salad! One of the best dishes on their menu. Huge portion. Drool worthy!
johnson bobSeptember 14, 2018
LIGMA.... "What is ligma?" Ligma balls!!!
Rob LoeserJuly 1, 2012
See Kyle upstairs the best bartender he's the tall one
Nicole LamDecember 6, 2011
Deff try the bruschetta and the lettuce wraps blow pf changes outta the water
Kurtis SherryAugust 28, 2018
Cool rooftop terrace
Bethany KentMarch 16, 2012
Turn on Wired 96.5 when you go back to your car. Download the free Droid and iPhone app @ www.wired965.com/listen
Jeff GFebruary 24, 2010
The Big Daddy Mack is one of the tastiest veggie burgers in town (and I'm a big meat eater, so that's saying something!)
Gary PerkinsMarch 5, 2013
Ask for the astronaut and spinach
Michela DellaMonicaNovember 26, 2012
Nice rooftop open year round!
G A SmithSeptember 26, 2015
Bruch.. Huevos Rancheros soooo good.
Mike ChauOctober 27, 2013
Try the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup
Mike ChauOctober 27, 2013
Try the Korean Pork Tacos
Dan BurnsAugust 12, 2014
Very cool and a rooftop bar!
Arpit GandhiAugust 16, 2014
Great place. Get tere early
Lin ZhuDecember 9, 2012
The s'more is awesome. However, the service is not always satizfying.
Kevin CarrJuly 19, 2013
Cheese Steak Egg rolls are Amazing !
Emily CashinJune 9, 2012
French onion soup dumplings are a must-have.
Felicia HernandezJanuary 2, 2012
the lobster Mac and cheese will change your life.
bruddahLou Haverford PrideJuly 28, 2012
love the good times @ the continental mid town! yum!
Donna-Mimi Buttafuoco CaputoMay 2, 2015
I thought I saw a deal somewhere for this restaurant, does anyone know of one??
Visit PhillyFebruary 23, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Rooftop Lounge. Check. Espresso Martini. Check. Tiramisu waffles. Check.
Steve DeanJuly 18, 2013
classy rooftop bar, always a good time
Kimberly StanislawFebruary 8, 2012
The Korean pork tacos will blow your mind.
Gabby HamiltonMarch 22, 2013
The chairs are swings!!
Ashley BoyerAugust 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Go to the rooftop bar and have a twizzle during happy hour.
JJMarch 25, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Try the peanut butter cup for dessert!!
Melissa JoyAugust 23, 2022
Been here 10+ times
Vacation cocktail hop, whew.
Clare DinApril 16, 2013
This rooftop bar is awesome.
Lillian CheungMay 16, 2015
Enjoy brunch in basket chairs 👍
tracy ec.February 26, 2011
the cheesesteak eggroll is the best cheesesteak in philadelphia.
Audrey StruncDecember 15, 2012
Lobster Mac and cheese is amazing
Nakia WhiteheadApril 22, 2012
The crab cups are delicious
Lynn McFailJanuary 14, 2012
The swinging basket chairs are the best!
Joanna DauberSeptember 24, 2015
Good shoestring fries

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