Continental Midtownsimilar businesses >
1801 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(24 Ratings)
Long known in Philadelphia for his ultra-conservative take on restaurateuring, Stephen Starr breaks out of his middle-of-the-road mold with his 12th venture, the fanciful Continental Mid-town.
If you go, expect to find yourself smack in the middle of a convergence of Starr groupies, Philly's cutting-edge gadabouts and oh-so-right-now tourists -- all of who no doubt will be drawn like so many sophisticated moths to the bright light of the restaurant's 3D, five-foot-tall olive complete with Plexiglas toothpick and lighted pimiento. The retro-chic style continues inside with faux-leather booths, a sunken lounge, funky, clunky chairs, a rubber bar, and tables with that homey ''frozen tablecloth'' look.
Much of the cuisine echoes that of the Mid-town's big sister, the original Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar, while the rest was created anew by executive chef Michael Dean Hazen. Classics to look for include teriyaki filet mignon with wasabi mashed potatoes, beer-battered shrimp, calamari with saffron aioli and black sesame crab cakes. New offerings include macaroni and cheese with lobster, tofu dumplings and Ahi tuna tartare. Of course, the fancy drink menu includes things you've never heard of before but soon won't be able to live without, including the Dean Martini, served with a Lucky Strike and a book of matches.
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24 Ratings and Reviews
- DougLB - 10/27/2008
love it!
carebehr83 - 12/04/2007One of my favorite places in the city! The drinks are a little pricey, but the food is reasonably priced and delicious!!!
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keyboardqueen373 - 08/13/2007Went there in April with two teenage daughters - they had a blast with the funky furniture and unusual cuisine - the lobster mac & cheese was "the bomb" and the seared tuna with very fresh. They can't wait to go again and we live in NYC!
FABULOUS!!!
wweast22 - 03/11/2007My son and I were in Philly for the King Tut exihibit. and our first evening we went to the condinental Mid-town at the advice of my eldest daughter.She said we had to try the lobster and mac and cheese. We went there, gave our names and were given a pager to let us know when we were to be seated. We waited about 10 minutes then our pager went off. We were seated inside the main dining room and I loved the decor!The blue overhead lighting was so trendy, our waitress was a total sweetheart- she actually was around my daughters age and very friendly. I was probably one of the oldest patrons in the place but I never felt uncomfortable at all- the general feeling in there was one of complete relation yet very fun and trendy. The 3 dishes we ordered were out of this world- I have traveled all over the world and never had such delicious food as I did 2 nights ago! It was so great that we even ordered desserts! Next time in Philly, this will be one place that I will return to- without any hesitation!
Horrible Experience 11/10/06
sjgirl511984 - 11/11/2006You can go there if you want to be heckled, mocked, and harrassed for being female. This used to be my favorite midtown bar, but I will NEVER go back there again. A bunch of guys harassed every female to walk around the main floor and since they were friends of employees got away with it. They were horrible and rude and no one should have to deal with that and have their night ruined in this way. If you want to be treated like dirt, me by guest and go there.