Marathon - 19th & Spruce

4.6

806 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Kid-friendly
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.

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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
(215) 731-0800
Website
http://www.eatmarathon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Adam Sklar
Catering
Please catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.

Location
1839 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103
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

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What 806 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marathon - 19th & Spruce offers "great value" with delicious food in a cozy, upscale setting. Known for its "friendly and helpful" staff, it provides a reliable neighborhood dining experience. Highlights include the chicken parm, salmon, and burgers. Some diners note noise levels and occasional service delays, but overall, it's a "consistent" and enjoyable spot.

806 Reviews

B
Bobbie
VIP
Philadelphia
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great as always. Crab cake was delicious. Rainbow trout was also excellent.
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Jerry
VIP
San Francisco
98 reviews
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent, friendly and helpful without being overly familiar. Our starter and main courses were expertly prepared comfort food. As usual, it was a very nice meal.
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Jill
Philadelphia
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love having this restaurant in the neighborhood. Comfort food that doesn’t break the bank.
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Peter
VIP
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great valued for delicious food! Staff are friendly and helpful!
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Jeffrey
Philadelphia
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Inexpensive, upscale diner food, in a cozy upscale environment. Just what your neighborhood restaurant should be like.
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Jerry
VIP
San Francisco
98 reviews
5.0
98 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always enjoy great service and an excellent meal at Marathon. It’s our local go-to for a fun, casual, and enjoyable meal. Thank you!
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Matthew
VIP
Philadelphia
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a solid choice. Neighborhood favorite. Great value!
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Wendy
Philadelphia
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Marathon never disappoints! Good food at a great price. The vibe is cozy and low key. Service is friendly and helpful. A great place to relax and enjoy good food.
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David
VIP
Philadelphia
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely as always. Marathon burgers never fail to delight us. The salmon was excellent. Our (new?) server was supremely attentive.
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Amy
VIP
New York City
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
For religious reasons, my husband ordered a turkey sandwich without bacon. However, when the sandwich arrived, it had bacon. We explained to our server that we wanted a new sandwich to be made. Unfortunately, when the server took the sandwich back we saw the bacon removed by another staffer and the same sandwich was then served to my husband. This was the first time we ate here, and the last. If they did that to us I am sure they do that to other customers!
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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 806 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.eatmarathon.com/
Phone number
(215) 731-0800
Catering
Please catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.

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