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Marathon - 16th & Sansom, Philadelphia, PA

Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.4
4.4
916 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
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!

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 916 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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!

916 Reviews

  1. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding matzoh ball soup and mac & cheese. They do a very good burger too. Friendly, welcoming place with excellent service and reasonable prices.

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  2. Debra

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and friendly service! Would recommend!

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  3. Ray

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good Sunday brunch with nice variety food and drink

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  4. casey

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our favorite Eagles Pre-Game Brunch spot! Always so good!

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  5. Charles

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent ore theatre meal. Quick service, great food

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  6. Jeff

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and food, relaxed atmosphere, easy to find location

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  7. Dupree

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    During our visit to Marathon Grill, the food was great—everything we ordered was delicious and well-prepared. However, the service left a bit to be desired. Despite the restaurant not being very busy, it took quite a while for our waitress to check back on us. Simple requests, like napkins, were delayed, which impacted the overall experience. That said, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the place itself had a nice vibe. With a little improvement in service, it could be a fantastic dining spot.

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  8. Dominoe

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    1.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Marathon - 16th & Sansom is rated 4.4 stars by 916 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
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

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
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