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The Continental

The Continental
134 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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#114 of 1,647 restaurants in Philadelphia
  • Cuisines: American, Tapas, Eclectic, International, Californian
  • Price range*: $1-$20
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 134 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone:  (215) 923-6069
  • Fax:  (215) 923-2955
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“I'm not sure how The...”
1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 23, 2008

I'm not sure how The Continental has hung on so long. Perhaps because a new batch of college freshmen arrives every September. Or maybe the tourists keep it open. Whatever the reason, the shtick has run out. Overpriced novelty drinks, lame fusion food, and an obnoxious Old City (read: ill-mannered suburban) crowd make this a frontrunner for one of the... more

“tourist trap”
2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 18, 2008

tourist trap more

“Over rated....”
1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 10, 2008

Over rated.... more

“Best for drinks or...”
3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 9, 2008

Best for drinks or brunch. Dinner was just ok. more

“Enough to share”
4 of 5 stars
biotechwriter
Pittsburgh
Jun 9, 2008

Vast drink menu including some very original Martinis. Tapas style menu designed for sharing. We had 10 in our party and passed around many of the plates. Some in the party found the price high but overall the quality was good. more

“drink up.....”
4 of 5 stars
MarieColorado
Pueblo, Colorado
Jun 6, 2008

delicious beverages and good, solid food. rather pricey more

“Love the Buz Aldrin Tang...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 29, 2008

Love the Buz Aldrin Tang martini and the crispy calamari salad..but watch the ladies bathroom with the doublesided mirror at the continental midtown location..I was busted checking my teeth..oops more

“Lllloved it! I'm dying...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 21, 2008

Lllloved it! I'm dying to go back! more

“Loud, expensive, and...”
2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 19, 2008

Loud, expensive, and overly hip. But the food is tasty. more

“fun atmosphere, great...”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 23, 2008

fun atmosphere, great drinks, different (but excellent) cuisine more

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134 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: (215) 923-6069 Fax: (215) 923-2955
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