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Marathon - 19th & Spruce, Philadelphia, PA
Marathon - 19th & Spruce, Philadelphia, PA
Marathon - 19th & Spruce, Philadelphia, PA
Marathon - 19th & Spruce, Philadelphia, PA
Marathon - 19th & Spruce, Philadelphia, PA

Marathon - 19th & Spruce

4.6 (826)
$30 and under
American
1839 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for brunch
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 Omelettes made with cage-free eggs.


We love food, but more importantly we create the food that people love to eat. We set out each day to provide our guests with a complete feel-good dining experience in a casual setting. We offer warm and personal hospitality rooted in a real concern for our guests' experience and we believe that everyone should be able to afford delicious food. We bring people together through food, personal connections and artistic spaces.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Sklar
  • Catering
    Please catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Cross street
    19th and Spruce
  • Parking details
    Street parking is permitted throughout the day, depending on availability. There are several public parking lots on 18th and Chancellor St, which is only a 3 block walk away.
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located near several SEPTA bus lines: 17, 9, 21, and 42. We are also a short, 4 block walk from PATCO's 16th and Locust Station.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy your favorite sporting event or catch up on the day's news on our flatscreen, HD television at the bar.
  • Additional
    Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 826 people are saying

Marathon - 19th & Spruce reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marathon - 19th & Spruce is a beloved neighborhood gem praised for its "consistently good food," welcoming atmosphere, and "excellent service." Diners appreciate its "great value," with standout dishes like "delicious beef brisket" and "excellent crab cake." A favorite for casual dining, it offers "reliable, tasty" meals in a cozy setting.
826 Reviews
  1. Gerald VIP

    Philadelphia County417 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Jambalaya is wonderful - we really enjoyed it and look forward to having it again.

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  2. Bonnie VIP

    Philadelphia County746 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and service were excellent. The service was very prompt considering the large crowd. The place is too noisy. Table near window was pleasant. Portions are huge.

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  3. Jeffrey

    Philadelphia County14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good food at a good price in a pleasant atmosphere. An upscale diner.

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  4. Deidre VIP

    Philadelphia County15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are always pleased with the food and service. I had the beef brisket and it was delicious.

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  5. Nancy

    Philadelphia County13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We were very pleased with our entrees and desserts. Nicely plated and prepared well. The Ahi tuna special was delicious. My husband enjoyed his bolognese and apple pie.

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  6. Francine VIP

    Philadelphia County24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food and good vibes, it is our go to place, never disappoints

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  7. Paul

    Philadelphia County1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Noise was annoying. Service ok. Good very good. Overall was ok.

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  8. Deborah VIP

    Philadelphia County103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful day for outside dining. Great service too.

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  9. MARTHA

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food were excellent. Like most restaurants the noise level was higher than we like, but overall good value.

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  10. Fran VIP

    Philadelphia County177 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The chicken pot pies that two of us had and the trout which I had were excellent, well prepared and well worth the modest charge. The chocolate mint ice cream was excellent and a nice finish to the dinner. We will return to Marathon again soon.

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FAQs

Marathon - 19th & Spruce offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 731-0800.

Marathon - 19th & Spruce is rated 4.6 stars by 826 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Marathon - 19th & Spruce

1839 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    19th and Spruce
  • Neighborhood
    Rittenhouse Square
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 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
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street parking is permitted throughout the day, depending on availability. There are several public parking lots on 18th and Chancellor St, which is only a 3 block walk away.
  • Public transit
    We are conveniently located near several SEPTA bus lines: 17, 9, 21, and 42. We are also a short, 4 block walk from PATCO's 16th and Locust Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Sklar
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy your favorite sporting event or catch up on the day's news on our flatscreen, HD television at the bar.
  • Additional
    Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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