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Marathon - 16th & Sansom, Philadelphia, PA

Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.5
4.5
904 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
    Marathon offers a happy hour that includes food and drink specials every Monday thru Friday from 4PM - 6PM!

Menu

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What 904 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

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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

  1. Daniel

    Washington DC

    49 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    49 reviews

    Dined 2 days 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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  2. Nicholas X.

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days 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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  3. Rachel

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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 904 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

121 S 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    16th and Sansom
  • Neighbourhood
    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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