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Marathon - 16th & Sansom, Philadelphia, PA

Marathon - 16th & Sansom

4.4
4.4
923 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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 923 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marathon - 16th & Sansom is a vibrant dining spot known for its "excellent food," "friendly service," and "great atmosphere." Highlights include the "outstanding matzoh ball soup," "fabulous taco soup," and "delicious blueberry margarita." With a diverse menu and welcoming vibe, it's perfect for brunch or pre-theatre meals.

923 Reviews

  1. Leah

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience at Marathon! Very accommodating server and relaxed atmosphere to have dinner with our nine month old.

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  2. Nancy

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were happy with our Sunday brunch experience from beginning to end. The food was tasty and came out in a timely fashion. Other than having to flag our waitress down for coffee once we were completely happy. Will definitely return there for lunch or dinner sometime.

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  3. Margie

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fabulous as well as the service. We would definitely return here in the future. Highly recommend their taco soup.

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  4. Beth

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch with my teenage daughter. Excellent food. Waiter was attentive. Accommodated request for window seat. Definitely would recommend.

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  5. Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice selection of food, great service we all had a wonderful time

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  6. K

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Our server, Yusef, made excellent recommendations and was so helpful and positive. His awesome service added a lot to our enjoyment of our dinner. The Marathon Mule, Blueberry Margarita, and Bogle Pinot Noir were delicious. The soy salmon and chicken pot pie were yummy.

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  7. Michael

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    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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  8. Debra

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

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

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  9. Nina-Simone

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good that atomsphere was good overall good good

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  10. Ray

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    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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FAQs

Marathon - 16th & Sansom is rated 4.4 stars by 923 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 34 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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