The Continental Mid-Town – American
Step into a vibrant, multi-level playground of mid-century glamour where retro-chic aesthetics and whimsical hanging chairs set the stage for a high-energy social experience. The kitchen turns out a playful parade of global small plates, blending the gooey richness of French onion soup dumplings with the spicy crunch of Szechuan shoestring fries and tender short rib bao buns. Whether you are sipping cocktails on the breezy rooftop or sharing eclectic bites in a plush booth, the atmosphere hums with a stylish energy that makes every meal feel like a celebration.
1801, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 +12155671800 https://continentalmidtown.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers & Snacks
- French Onion Soup Dumplings - $16: gruyère cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $11: yuzu salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Chicken Spring Rolls - $14: fish sauce dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites Fries - $12: charred corn-chickpea fries, chili-lime mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Shoestring Fries - $13: chinese mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $14: cucumber, pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chicken Satay - $17: peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Bao Buns - $26: spicy ginger tomato sauce, cilantro, pickles, red onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Tacos - $14: korean bbq sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Lettuce Wraps - $17: peanut hoisin, endive, romaine Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesesteak Eggrolls - $21: sriracha ketchup Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Quesadilla - $16: avocado sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Pizza - $14: charred broccoli, lemon ricotta, roasted garlic crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- The Continental Salad - $17: tomato, cucumber, feta, red onion, herb vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Shrimp Caesar - $19: kale, romaine, grilled corn, avocado, tomato, cotija, chipotle caesar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Calamari Salad - $18: carrot, tomato, bean sprouts, soy-sesame dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Chicken Salad - $16: napa cabbage, watercress, peanuts, crispy rice noodle Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Shrimp Pad Thai - $26: rice noodles, tofu, egg, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Fried Chicken - $24: crispy fried chicken breast, kimchi slaw, pickled cucumber Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Poke Bowl - $26: cucumber, ginger, hijiki, spicy mayo Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastrami Fried Rice - $24: brussels sprouts, black pepper mustard aïoli, two sunny side up eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Lobster Mac & Cheese - $28: orzo pasta, gruyere & fontina Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu & Eggplant Stir Fry - $16: spicy chili sauce, celery, cashews Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Swordfish - $32: harissa, lentil & rice pilaf, garlic yogurt Available at: dinner, lunch
- Peruvian Chicken - $29: smashed yukon potatoes, cilantro sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seared Tuna - $29: sesame crusted (served rare) with mushroom risotto Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shaking Beef - $29: vietnamese filet mignon stir-fry with onion & tomato Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Killer Shrimp - $27: coconut jasmine rice, thai curry Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Parm - $26: vodka sauce, spaghetti, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $18: almond-raisin basmati rice, raita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Teriyaki Salmon - $27: over cedar plank, shiitake, steamed rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Strip Steak - $38: wasabi maître d’ butter, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Turkey Club - $22: bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, whole wheat, fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $21: bacon, avocado, tomato, black pepper aïoli, ciabatta, fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Burger - $24: toasted brioche, lettuce, tartar sauce, fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- No. 1 Veggie Sandwich - $16: avocado, cheddar, garlic aïoli, sprouts, red onion, cucumber, on poppy seed sourdough Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger Royale - $23.5: grilled double cheeseburger, bacon, pickles, red onion, sauce royale, fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Birria Grilled Cheese - $19: birria beef, onion, cilantro, braised chili beef dipping sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specialties
- Monkey Bread - $13: pull-apart brioche, vanilla icing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Big Bang - $21: short stack, scrambled eggs, bacon, turkey sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Eggs Benedict - $16: toasted english muffin, poached eggs, ham, hollandaise Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $17: toasted english muffin, poached eggs, smoked salmon, hollandaise Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Egg Sandwich - $15: bacon, cheddar, kale, fresno chili, pickled red onion, garlic aïoli Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Avocado Toast - $11: roasted tomatoes, pickled red onion, crunchy seeds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Chilaquiles - $14: corn tortillas, chicken, salsa roja, lime crema, cotija, two sunny side up eggs Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spinach & Feta Omelet - $15 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon & Cheddar Omelet - $15 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Denver Omelet - $15: cheddar, ham, peppers, onions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bananas Foster French Toast - $14: granola streusel, banana-rum syrup, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Belgian Waffle - $17: strawberry compote, streusel, whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Lox & Bagel - $16: tomato, cucumber, red onion, cream cheese, plain or everything bagel Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Two Eggs Any Style - $16: choice of bacon or sausage, breakfast potatoes, toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Steak & Eggs - $36: filet medallions, two eggs any style, breakfast potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nutella & Banana Crêpes - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Buttermilk Pancakes - $13: butter, maple syrup Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sides
- Chicken Udon Soup - $13: dashi broth, scallions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Sesame Noodles - $14: soba noodles, cucumber, broccoli, cashew Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $13: roasted garlic yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Fruit - $6 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Bagel & Cream Cheese - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkey Bacon - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Turkey Sausage - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Applewood Bacon - $5 Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pork Sausage - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
Desserts
- Brookie - $12: warm deep dish brownie-chocolate chip cookie, vanilla gelato Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mexican Chocolate Layer Cake - $12: tres leches ice cream, mexican hot chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cookies & Cream Tres Leches - $12: whipped cream, chocolate cookie crumble Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sticky Toffee Pudding - $11: date cake, toffee sauce, milk chocolate guinness ice cream, candied pecans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Basque Cheesecake - $11: salted caramel, almond ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream & Sorbet - $9: vanilla, pistachio, almond, mint chocolate chip, cherry sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Cosmo Spacely - $7: citrus vodka, triple sec, white cranberry, lemon bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Tang-A-Rita - $7: hornitos reposado, lime, tang Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Spiced Cider (Spirit Free) - $7: cinnamon, allspice & clove with house-made apple chip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Happy Hour Wine - $6: Red, White, or Sparkling
- Outlaw Mile Hi Lite Lager - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Restaurants near The Continental Mid-Town
- Van Leeuwen — American
- The Library Bar — American
- Green Eggs Cafe — American
- The Happy Rooster — American
- Marathon - 16th & Sansom — American
- Lucky Strike — American
- DBG — American
- Tapster — American
- U-Bahn — American
- Monk's Cafe — American
- Pub & Kitchen — American
- Vernick Coffee Bar — American
