The Continental Mid-town
12 expert reviews
“With such cool design, it's a shame such uninspired preps attend.”
– Not For Tourists
Fodor's
"You're not sure what decade you're in once you enter the vast, retro playground that shares a name with the Old City martini lounge, also from blockbuster restaurateur Stephen Starr." Full review
Frommer's
"Like its older, Old City sister, this colorful corner restau-bar is about good times, and surprisingly good food." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A fashionably mod update on a diner, Continental boasts hip crowds, eclectic, fusiony tapas and specialty cocktails."
BlackBook
"The '60s rec-room color palate has been done before, but if you're in the mood (ie. post pre-gaming) it can be a blast."
Gayot
12.0
"Stephen Starr's uptown branch of his original Continental is a draw for its affordable global tapas and inventive cocktails." Full review
Philadelphia Inquirer
2 Bells
"It is the edible equivalent of a K-tel classic, a collection of chart-busting flavors borrowed from the oeuvre of Starr's restaurant empire and wrapped for mass consumption." Full review
Zagat
4.3
"“Amazing martinis” and “tapas-style” Eclectic dishes are served with “a twist of fun” at Stephen Starr’s “too-cool-for-school”, “midcentury modern” Rittenhouse Square diner." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A cross-city sister to the Old City Continental martini bar, restauranteur Stephen Starr launched this Rittenhouse Square restaurant/lounge in 2004." Full review
Where
"This three-story restaurant and bar boasts a penthouse rooftop patio complete with an indoor/outdoor bar, fireplace, full-grown trees and retro décor." Full review
Time Out
"Fashionable and a true place to see and be seen, Continental Midtown is a stalwart and staple of rooftop lounging in Philadelphia." Full review