The Continental Restaurant and Martini Bar

Really good location! Service was pretty good- staff was attentive and quick even though we got here about 45 minutes before closing. The lobster mac and cheese (which is actually like risotto) is so freakin’ bomb. Most lobster mac and cheese is overpowered by cheese and you can barely taste the lobster but this one? It’s so fresh and delicate, like you definitely taste the lobster, the use of risotto (or whatever rice like pasta used) is super light and just delicious. The calamari was pretty good as well. Not too breaded or chewy and I loved that marinara! I had a stout beer that was super fresh & light. Would definitely recommend this place ☺

Beautiful restaurant and bar!!! Being here is an experience, it is a very nice interior. They are a cocktail bar so they have a variety of delicious items to try and they usually have one on special. The food is also great although pricey and you do not get much for your money. They offer happy hour drinks and food specials with kind staff.

I've walked passed this place a million times and my girlfriend's decided we should stop in for a few drinks. The outside looks almost like an old silver diner but when you go inside it's a very small modern restaurant. We ordered some salads and a few appetizers and the food was phenomenal. Excellent service as well! I forget the young man's name who helped us but he was very polite and answered all our questions about drinks and food. The drinks we ordered were very strong maybe could tone it down just a bit, but other than that this was a great first time visit here. They have a huge drink and cocktail selection and a very random food menu. It's a bit pricey but definitely worth it!!

Awesome eggs Benedict !!
Steak and eggs burger was alright not a place for burgers a little dry and the Asian pear and blood orange mimosas not to my liking so I'll stick to my regular mimosas but overall great !!!!

Checked boxes for - good food, great location and awesome cocktails! Right at the corner of 2nd and Market, hard to miss. I will go back again for the variety of cocktails and appetizers. Vegetarian choices too. Don't let the front part of the restaurant fool you, plenty of space inside if planning to go with a group. Attractive decor. Fast service and cooperative staff.

This restaurant has mastered catering to differing crowds. During the day and/or front it is an upscale 50s diner. At night, and in the back, it's a ritzy and elegant establishement. While I would highly recommend their cocktails, their food is just as remarkable. The service, day and night, is wonderful and food arrives quickly.

My wife and I wanted to get quick dessert before catching a train. We walked in and were immediately greeted by a very friendly and helpful. We decided to sit at the bar since it wasn't too crowded, while the dining room was pretty crowded. The bartender was just as friendly and attentive. We ordered two desserts and a decaf coffee which took a mere 6-7 minutes to magically appear in front of us.

The first dessert was a vanilla ice cream with melted caramel and crackers Jack's. It was simple but so good. The second was a thick fudge brownie with mint ice cream and a chocolate stick in top. The brownie was nice and warm and the ice cream was a really great addition.

All in all, a great experience to finish our night. Continental is very easy to get in and out of. It's a small venue, but that's okay because the small size adds to the ambience.

Wow! Sit at the bar and enjoy the friendly staff and clever cocktails. The restaurant was nearly empty before a concert and the employees were supportive of our festive vibes. It was a great start to the evening and would recommend for anyone at any time of day.

Another amazing meal at the continental. Celebrating my daughter's 18th birthday. We had a great time with great food.

Great! A trip to Philadelphia with my girlfriend continued to go very well when we stopped at the Continental restaurant for lunch. at this point in our trip we were both starved for vegetables, having eaten lots of cheese and meat type hors d'oeuvres plus seafood. We luckily were strolling by at the time and went in for lunch to discover two of the most impressive looking salad plates we had gotten in a long time. My girlfriend got a roast chicken breast salad with a Greek theme, and I got the calamari salad which had chopped cabbage carrots bean sprouts and lettuce in addition to calamari in a nice soy ginger dressing. Both were enormous and delicious, and the service was outstanding. If memories serves, Courtney was our server. Nice drink menu too though we did not partake.

Stephan Starr restaurants are never a let down and the original is no exception! This is the type of bar where you can tell the bartender what type of liquor you use and they can help you find a new cocktail that won't disappoint.
Being a big fan of burbon I asked for a burbon cocktail on the dry side and was promptly recommend the bartenders personal take on an "Old Pal" I wish I hadn't driven!

I did not get anything to eat as we were just stopping by for a cocktail but based on my experience with other Starr restaurants, I'd be willing to bet the food is world class!

Great drinks in a nice atmosphere with a knowledgeable staff, I'm not sure what else you could ask for!

Delicious food, big portions, great atmosphere

Great food. GREAT service. Great view. Definently will come again

Fantastic service and the steak frites are to die for. Highly recommend.

Great atmosphere and I was pleasantly surprised that I loved the food. I am quite fussy usually but here just ordered calamari and a burger. All were amazing and I loved the mountain of fries.
Bread knife had lobster and Mac and cheese and liked them both.
Quick and friendly service as well.

Can't fault it

Food was great and so were the drinks. The food was not what you’d expect from the outside of the joint but boy is it amazing!!! I had the Shrimp pad thai and the lobster mac & cheese and they were both delicious. This place also offers outside seating with heaters which was heavenly since it was raining outside. Definitely worth checking out!

There is NOTHING bad to say about this place! The food is delicious and there's something for everyone. The staff are extremely friendly. The executive chef, Jamie, is excellent at what she does and she's a total sweetheart! Going just once won't do this place any justice... visit a bunch of times and enjoy the different menu options. The greek guacamole is delicious!

Excellent restaurant with throw back decor. I love the calamari salad, great for drinks too. One thing, for us plus sized folks, the booths can be a bit tight. Ask for a table if you've got a party on the bigger side. Really unique and inventive fare, so the seats are worth it.

We came here with 8 people and had a great time. The food was fast and the portions were fairly large to share. They seated us at a big booth which was fun and conversational. They serve really awesome drinks. The menu is a little less health conscious and more like high end fast food but they will out sauces on the side and they have salads and some grilled options. The kids loved the shoestring fries and their burgers and the French soup dumplings. My salad was delicious. Fried cheesesteak egg rolls and French Onion dumplings were a hit with the kids as well.

I love this place! Had a perfect date here which the atmosphere made perfect. The food was also extremely good..I would highly recommend the soy spinach with sesa.e seeds. It goes with anything you order. Your welcome now. Also the tang martini was very tasty!