The Continental is a high-energy, swanky, loungy supper-club kind of a joint with a hip vibe and overall mood. It's got that "look-good" lighting that sometimes makes all the difference between an okay night and a great one.   The Continental is popular with the younger and louder Beverly Hills party crowd and has a dress code of rock-star chic.  Once partly owned by Matt Damon and his buddy Ben Affleck, the Continental pulls a crowd that dresses and acts like they're all expecting Matt and Ben to walk through the door.  Drinks are pricey and the food is so-so, but the ladies make up for that.  The Continental is the perfect noisy hot spot to get tanked before heading out to a late night club—it closes early at 1am.   

— Buddy Seigel