Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.5

903 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Lively

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 903 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marathon - 16th & Sansom offers a "delicious" menu with standout items like calamari and brisket fries. Patrons praise the "wonderful service" and accommodating staff, making it ideal for both casual dinners and business lunches. While the atmosphere is welcoming, it can get "noisy" during peak times. Overall, a "neighborhood gem."

904 Reviews

D
Daniel
Washington DC
49 reviews
vip
3.0
49 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 1 day ago
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 4 days ago
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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Bruce
Philadelphia
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were looking for a pre-concert dinner and found this restaurant just a few blocks from the Kimmel Center. Their American cuisine was very good. My wife had a crab cake that she described as delicious (I had a taste - it was very moist and meaty) and I had the baby back ribs with pomegranate barbecue sauce. They were good if a bit dry - could have used a little less cooking time or a little more sauce. We both couldn't stop eating our sweet potato fries which were excellent, and the cole slaw was also very good. The ambience is that of a family restaurant or upscale diner, and service was friendly and courteous if a little on the slow side. The price was very good for a Philly restaurant - about $50 for the two of us, including an iced tea. We'll defiintely consider coming back (possibly with our grandkids - they have a good kids' menu).
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John
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was good. Food was great and reasonably priced. We would go again.
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Yolanda
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Alex, was absolutely phenomenal. He didn’t just bring food to the table; he gave us an experience. With his warm personality and local knowledge, he shared the best spots to explore in Philly, sparking engaging conversations that made the night even more memorable. The Philly Cheesesteak? Pure perfection. But sadly, the jambalaya missed the mark. Still, the incredible service more than made up for it! Thanks for the birthday surprise.
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Tony
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very efficient Well prepared and friendly Nice kids menu
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Steven
Philadelphia
24 reviews
3.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, however both myself and the person I was with each had something incorrect with our order. Waiter did not return until long after we were finished eating to see if everything was OK. This is not typical for this location, so maybe just a bad day for the waiter
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Marathon - 16th & Sansom is rated 4.5 stars by 903 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

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 32 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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Offers

Marathon Weekday Happy Hour

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What 903 people are saying

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