Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.4

909 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals

Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. We serve well-made American classics, and strive to source the freshest food locally available to us, including from our own Marathon Farm in Brewerytown, Philadelphia. Our favorite farm to table items include our grass-fed Cheesesteak, free-range Turkey Plate, and fluffy Omelets made with cage-free eggs.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 569-3278
Website
http://www.eatmarathon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Marlon Rambaran
Catering
Please contact catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.

Location
121 S 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Cross street
16th and Sansom
Parking details
Located near several public parking lots on Sansom St and 15th St. Street parking is permitted throughout the day and dependent on availability.
Public transit
Conveniently located only 3 blocks from the Broad Street Line and several major bus routes including: 2, 9, 21, and 42.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Marathon Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Marathon offers a happy hour that includes food and drink specials every Monday thru Friday from 4PM - 6PM!

What 909 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Marathon - 16th & Sansom is a bustling spot known for its "consistently good food" and "great service," offering a varied menu with something for everyone. Despite its popularity making it "noisy at lunch time," diners enjoy the "wonderful service" and "delicious" offerings like calamari and brisket fries. Perfect for casual dining!

909 Reviews

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Dominoe
Philadelphia
6 reviews
1.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food selection was so exciting but ALL OF IT was bland. We had the mac & cheese, matzoh ball soup, meatloaf, chicken, pot, pie, and short rib, and all of it could have used two or three helpings of salt and seasoning. Very disappointing
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Lee
Alabama
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here and it was great. Ample menu choices, bar specials, excellent food, right sized portions, and superb service.
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Nicole
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
They did not tell my mom they were out of her order until ALL of our orders had already come out. She had to order a tasteless salad because that would have been the fastest thing to come out to avoid waiting another 30 for a meal. Ridiculous
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Spencer
Philadelphia
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Marathon! The food is excellent and there's something for everyone (including dietary restrictions). Drinks and desserts are equally delicious. The service is always prompt, kind, and personal. Marathon's atmosphere is cozy yet spacious and located in a super popular part of the city!
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Jay
Jacksonville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thia is the second time we've dined here. We started with a bowl of the delicious tomato basil and the calamari. We had the soup on our first visit, and it didn't disappoint this time either. The calamari was a bit spicy, but it was very tasty. I tried the cheese steak (only because I haven't eaten one yet this trip) tasty but not one you search out for. My wife had the grilled chicken breast, very nice. My daughter enjoyed the vegetable capaillnini with shrimp. Great service and ambiance. Definitely stop in again next time we're in Philadelphia.
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Daniel
VIP
Washington DC
50 reviews
3.0
50 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Busy day at Marathon. Usually a big fan, but they were extremely busy thanks in large part to the Philadelphia MArathon being held, the food was fine but not as good as usual (and it is usually pretty tasty - think elevated diner food), and despite the server's best efforts food service was very slow - 45+ minutes from order to the start of staggered delivery to the table. Still a fan of the restaurant, where I've been many times before, but probably will not be quite as quick to make a reservation as before this vist.
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Nicholas X.
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marathon never fails to deliver the goods. Great food. Great service. Great value.
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Rachel
Philadelphia
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Not a pleasant experience at all. The food and service was really terrible. I am really amazed as to how they are still in business.
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Linda
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and great service! I had the 18 hour brisket and it was delicious!
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Doreen
Philadelphia
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was wonderful! My friends took me out for a birthday brunch, and everything from the service to the food was excellent! Highly recommend!
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Marathon - 16th & Sansom is rated 4.4 stars by 909 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

121 S 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

Cross street
16th and Sansom
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Located near several public parking lots on Sansom St and 15th St. Street parking is permitted throughout the day and dependent on availability.
Public transit
Conveniently located only 3 blocks from the Broad Street Line and several major bus routes including: 2, 9, 21, and 42.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marlon Rambaran
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatmarathon.com/
Phone number
(215) 569-3278
Catering
Please contact catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.

Marathon - 16th & Sansom

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Additional information

Offers

Marathon Weekday Happy Hour

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What 909 people are saying

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