The best restaurant for comfort food and Asian fusion food. Cheesesteak egg rolls and Korean fried chicken plus great salads especially the one with calamari in it. Also, best pancakes in the city for brunch.
I found it on Foursquare. I had the taste for grilled octopus! I was also very impressed by the cocktail menu. I LOVE a REAL cocktail...by a mixologist with an extensive bar...that is crafty with ingredients. The decor is nice. It's an old diner! Points for a lover of all things and places with a historical past. It even has an original cigarette machine on the wall if you head to the restroom!� imagine that...the nostalgia.
The food was so good. I ordered the Thai chicken on skewers. Delish! Grilled to perfection...the sauce was so Good! I also ordered the crab cakes. I was hesitant because I'm from MD, so I'm skeptical about well done seafood outside of my hometown. They were very tasty...the texture was everything! I was pleased. I was full so the calamari came home with me but I tried it and it too is delicious.
From the customer service, to the great convo with the bartender to the delicious food it was a wonderful experience
...i am definitely returning!
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.
Great for brunch. Fast service. Comfortable, plush couch style seating. Weird but I saw a cigarette vending machine in the long hallway that connects the two sides of the restaurant. I definitely prefer the far side of the restaurant. It is usually less crowded and has a less diner like feel.
I got the brussel sprout omelet. Sadly they use soybean oil in the home fries (and other menu options like most other restaurants) so I had to get a side of grits for an upcharge. The menu is moderately priced so it was not an issue. The food was good.
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.
Cool vibe and interesting food ideas. Spotty service on the Friday we dined (and yes we were warned about how the food comes out as its made) but once received it was great. Especially loved the french onion dumplings!
The staff is friendly and approachable, seating can get crowded but still a great vibe and atmosphere inside. However, the center city location is more impressive by far! The food is definetly overpriced but try to get there for happy hour martinis!
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