Marathon - 16th & Sansom

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   Charles

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   29 reviews

   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent ore theatre meal. Quick service, great food
   

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   Jeff

   Philadelphia

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   Dupree

   Philadelphia

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   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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   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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   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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