Was hanging in Philly one day and dropped in for a quick lunch. Typical American grill/restaurant. Took a few minutes to get a table. Seemed like a little confusion as it was busy. Once seated, greeted quickly and the sever was pleasant. Was definitely hustling but he seemed to enjoy the pressure!!! Food was decent but nothing spectacular. Beverages were good. Had a cookies and cream shake and that was very tasty. We had no real issue and it served the right purpose at the time. Field Goal is good! read more

Popped in for a quick bite after our visit to Time Misson (across the street). Food was great, service was solid, we would definitely come back next time we are in the area. Diner vibes in the city. Love the open kitchen/line set up too. read more

The service was great. We were able to walk right in and be seated. I wasn't sure what I wanted I had never been here before. I was about to get on the road so I really didn't want anything too heavy, but filling. This burger was PERFECT! I was thinking oh I'll share my fries, but once I realized they were handcut. Whew ... so good!!!! I wasn't thinking to ask for my egg fried, but I ate all of my fries and took half of my burger home. It was very filling. If you like condiments like me they have honey mustard and that was pretty good as well. I would check them out again when I'm in the city. read more

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This place was great! Perfect for groups of all ages with a diverse menu and good service. I honestly don't think you can go wrong with anything you order! Also the drinks were pretty good pours. Oh also- the fries were addicting! I recommend to anyone in the area! Some other recommendations are the calamari, jambalaya, buffalo chicken sandwich, and ham and cheese. There truly is something for everybody. read more

Marathon - Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Was in as part of a travel group. Food was good, and the service good considering we were a large group. We had a limited menu, but I would come back again. read more

We had a 6:30 reservation on a Friday and were seated right away. Our server, Alex recommended I try the chicken parmesan with the blush sauce. My husband had the pancakes and my son had the salmon. We all really enjoyed our food. Our server was friendly and attentive and he was the one who made our espresso martinis which were delicious. read more

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Do not ever do uber eats. They do not put any sauce on the food. Plain salmon! Plain crab cake ? Really 27$ each. It has to be intentional for ordering because it was 3 major orders. Plain ahi tuna. The menu description has seasoning read more

Classic spot in downtown area that has typical American fare. More of a lunch time cafe/bar & grill feel. Always good seating indoor or out. Food tastes good. Service is friendly but not super knowledgeable. I came here with co-workers for happy hour which was posted and three of 4 servers didn't even know they had happy hour options. Also, there were a few spider websites on the ceiling. If that's in the customer area it makes me a little leary for what's in the kitchen area. That being said, this establishment has weathered the storm of years of other similar locations in the area closing thus it's a solid option. There are just some other better options in the area. read more

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We had 48 people. 16 players and adults. The food was fantastic. Almost everything was ordered. The 2 waiters were amazing and all the service was great. I had the matzo ball soup and chicken salad. The ambiance was great with everyone moving around friendly and helpful. read more

The service was excellent. My waiter was very courteous, friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was open and welcoming; the inside is neither too big or small. My cheese steak was steaming when I got it. The combination of beef and peppers was just right. The sandwich combined with the side Caesar salad was a tasty and satisfying meal. Marathon is definitely worth a visit for delicious food at a very reasonable price. read more

The ratings make sense. I will preface my review by saying this was an online order as opposed to sitting down at marathon. The online options could stand to use some variety in terms of flexibility with add-ons/replacement. The breakfast menu as well as a few other areas are also weird. Omelette and salad or pancake and bacon specifically is wild to either not opt out of salad with replacement or atleast add an egg or two to the pancake and bacon option. The breakfast menu gives off, we don't like doing breakfast so we'll make it an inconvenient breakfast option. Onto the actual food now lol. The omelette is an omelette but kind of bland without being able to mix some things in, generous bacon portions throughout the omelette but lacks flavor. I see the vision with the mozzarella cheese but it gives off a weird taste as opposed to American or cheddar for an omelette, the cheese pull isn't fitting. I don't think I'd personally go out of my way to eat here again but I guess I'd try the pancake and bacon or a brunch/lunch item instead. read more

Marathon - Omelette and Salad - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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I love marathon. I usually go to the one on Spruce but was in a different part of center city. I always always get the ahi tuna especially when they have the salad but per drs orders no salads at the moment. I had the trout with veggies and couscous which was good, tasty and fresh. Everything is good at marathon. BUT THE SERVICE WAS PHENOMENAL! I sat at the bar and explained I needed a recco since no salad. The bartender made sure they cooked the meal to perfection for my medical issues. Highly highly recommend for a good local spot read more

The food was decent. The mango margarita wasn't my favorite but it wasn't too bad, the pancakes were pretty thick so if that's your thing this is the place to go. I do prefer them a bit more light and fluffy but they were still decent. The avocado toast was probably the best part of the meal because it was mixed with pico de gallo. Overall decent reliable place to eat. The server was really nice and it wasn't too packed for a Sunday morning either. read more

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Good food with nice service and ample seating. The buffalo chicken sandwich and Caesar salad was lacking in salt/flavor; the chicken was very crispy though. The pierogis were good, and I liked the sauce that it came with- it was creamy and lemony/tangy. The flatbread was fine but also lacked salt/flavor for me. read more

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Marathon has served the neighborhoods of Philadelphia for over 25 years as a family-run restaurant group. But, based on my brunch this past Saturday with friends, it has fallen into mediocrity in food and service. The one thing I promise you, this is the worst burger in Philadelphia. Prices? $$$ read more

I had patronized this restaurant, but became seriously ill after eating there, which led to a visit to my doctor. When he questioned what and where I had eaten over a specific period, he concluded that the food/drinks I had at Marathon caused my illness. I was diagnosed with norovirus; needless to say, I never returned to Marathon. read more

Really like the tomato sauce and the crust they use for their pizzas. Food has always been ready on time. It's our go-to place for pizza.

Came here for lunch. Service was good. I ordered the vegetable egg wrap which was good and came with a side salad. My husband ordered the salmon burger which he said was good but fishy. The original Bloody Mary was a little spicy, horseradish forward.... very very good!! read more

Marathon - Sheryl's Salmon Burger - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Delicious food, extremely efficient, friendly wait staff and kitchen service all rolled in a casual downtown atmosphere within walking distance of all major hotels. We started with calamari and pierogis for the group, both were phenomenal! Of course I couldn't go without a cheesesteak and Marathon slayed it. It's heavily debated on who has "the best" in the city but I guarantee Marathon is one of the best. Thank you all for a spectacular experience! read more

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I've never actually dined in here so this review is based solely on their takeout and delivery game, which is top notch! They have a great crowd pleasing menu that ranges from soups and smoothies to chicken parm and all day breakfast options. One of those great spots when you're not totally sure what you're in the mood for...you can basically let their menu kind of decide for you. I've tried their tuna / chicken salad wraps and also their Moroccan salmon salad, all of which have been excellent. Wraps come with a tasty caesar salad and are an absolute go-to. The team members I've encountered here have always been incredibly friendly. If I lived a bit closer to either location I would be here all the time, but for now I really enjoy grabbing lunch or dinner while in the neighborhood, and would absolutely recommend a stop in to anyone. read more

Marathon - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Caesar salad was a little lacking but I got it with the calamari and that saved it. Service was good so I'd go back and try something else. read more

Marathon - Caesar salad with calamari - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great happy hour deals! Really appreciate that it goes until 7 instead of just 6pm. Will absolutely be back for this great deal. Service was a little slow, but I wasn't in a rush so it was fine. read more

Solid neighborhood restaurant. What kind of food, you ask? Well a little bit of everything. Pasta, sandwiches, jambalaya, salmon. You want it, they probably have it. Being that they're a "jack of all trades", everything is average. Not great, not bad. Good and consistent. For starters, the pierogies were quite delicious and over perfectly sautéed onions. The chicken fingers were light, crispy, and flavorful. For entrees, the salads are massive so beware of that. The grilled soy ginger salmon was over couscous and veggies..a well rounded dish. The shrimp risotto was massive with tons of shrimp- solid dish. Good meal, kind waitress. You may not be impressed, but you'll be satisfied here. read more

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The wait staff was great, Gigi went out her way with super personal service with recommendations. We arrived before closing, which we were given incorrect hours by our hotel. They gave us great service without giving us any grief which I could understand if they would. Food was very good and very affordable. read more

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Pretty good food with really nice service. The food was a little pricy for what it was, but the flatbread was tasty. The buffalo chicken sandwich was tasty but would've been better with ranch or blue cheese dressing. The Caesar salad's dressing was a little bland. Inside the restaurant itself is okay vibes. It was pretty quiet when we were there. read more

The restaurant was really large and spacious and the staff was kind as we figured out what to order. I really wanted a turkey burger so I was happy to see it on the menu. The burger had flavor but I wished the bun was toasted. It was definitely fulling and held me over for awhile. The chicken fingers needed some flavor. The BBQ sauce definitely helped. read more

Marathon - Turkey and Grain Burger - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ordered this in, the salad and fries were both average at best. fries lacked seasoning and were soggy. But the chicken sandwich was tasty and flavorful, simple meal but good for a quick bite. Little on the pricier side for ordering in. read more

Marathon - Crispy Buffalo Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I was just refused a booth table in this establishment today after dining here for at least a decade, by an elderly bald headed man working the front who I assume is the manager and who will be named directly in the lawsuit I am actively walking to the courthouse to file. As he disabled person, I expect the reasonable accommodation of a seat which will not cause me physical pain. The reasoning I was given is that they were too busy to give a booth to a single person, but there were numerous booths occupied by only two people as well as tables with two chairs occupied by two people. Therefore, it would stand to reason that either one of those two person seated tables could also accommodate one single person as there are no tables with only one chair. To say that only the rickety chairs are allowed to be used by a single diner is discriminatory. It's a simple as that. See you in court! Feel free to reach out if you'd like to settle before it goes before a judge because you're not going to like how this ends. read more

I ordered way too much for one person, but everything was very good. I started with an iced tea, which was a very good brew. Mostly places give watered down iced tea, but at Marathon the drink is very dark and actually tastes like tea. This is very rare. I then had the Crispy Calamari, Elijah's Mac+Cheese, and the turkey club. The calamari and Mac+cheese were both amazing. Every bite made me what the next one even more. The Turkey Club was just average. I was already full by the time i made it to the club, and had to remove all the bread and just eat the bacon, turkey, tomato. Everything served was fresh, and you get a lot of food for the affordable prices. Very impressed with this place. Simple, convenient, and affordable. Service was fast and friendly. If i lived in Philly, i would be a frequent visitor. read more

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Not our first time here but our first time for brunch. I was disappointed in my skillet it just didn't seem like the flavors matched very well. It was brisket and had a ton of bell peppers. The pierogi app is always good and was this day as well. The omelet was good as was the pancakes. Personally I didn't like my apple cider Bellini but did like the mimosas read more

Staff is friendly Love that you have the terrace option Margarita $7 during happy hours till 7pm read more

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I think this place is called Marathon because you can place your order, go run a marathon, come back and your food may or may not be ready. Ok, maybe that's a bit of an exaggeration however it took almost an hour to get our food from arrival to table. As far as the food goes, we both made the mistake of ordering the salmon. Mine was on a salad and his was on a plate with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The salmon was overcooked and dry. I couldn't even eat mine. I didn't want to even hassle with sending either or both back because I didn't want to wait another hour. I was so over it. $70 with tip down the drain. The hubs had a glass of wine which the best thing on the table. read more

This was an amazing lunch item. Their soy ginger ahi tuna salad tastes even better than it looks. It had all fresh ingredients. Very refreshing yet filling! The drinks were made by our server who provided not only exceptional drinks but great service. read more

Marathon - Soy Ginger Ahi Tuna Sesame Salad - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I ordered the blackened chicken tortellini and it was very very good. The service was fast and the waiters were super nice and always checking in. Super nice atmosphere too. read more

Great shrimp tacos and wonderful matzo ball soup and the best burgers. They also make a great martini's.

For a chill Sunday breakfast, look no further. This is a solid spot to take others with amazing service. You will not be forgotten -- our waitress was excellent, refilling coffee and water as needed and checking on the table regularly without overkill. The space is relaxed, and the seating and comfortable with plenty of room between tables. Turkey Sandwich with Tomato Soup (Specials): This dish was pretty good, but could use a little work. While the sandwich was good, it was a bit dry; it didn't have nearly as much cranberry sauce as I expected. However, the bacon was a great addition and packed a lot of additional flavor into each bite. To get around the dryness, it's great to dunk the sandwich into the soup, but obviously, more cranberry sauce is the solution. Value: 4/5 Quality: 4/5 Quantity: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 read more

Marathon - Special: Turkey Sandwich ( with bacon and cranberry sauce) and Tomato Soup - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The menu is HUGE and they are great for large groups. I think they are the last Marathon Grill in the city. The space is modest size and the waitstaff are fast and efficient. Good amount of choices for food along with the all day breakfast options for those who love breakfast. I had the crab cake sandwich. Solid amount of crab vs filling but the bun was pretty big and I ended up picking off the cake. I wish it was fried a bit longer to be crispier. Solid recommendation for next time. My friend had a cheesesteak and she said it wasn't the greatest. She misses cheesesteaks being in Vermont now but as a Philadelphian, I would not hav ordered a cheesesteak here. My dad had the chicken quesadillas and they were solid. Nothing much to them so i am not sure if It's truly the staff and the wide menu that gives them the higher stars. Like a diner, they hit the mark read more

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Food was very good. Great kids menu! It was great to be able to make a reservation. I had the rainbow trout with couscous and grilled vegetables. read more

Ordered the marathon burger and was planning on splitting it by ourselves. The waiter had them split it for us and placed on two separately plates. It seems like most people also split their burgers, which is unique and awesome! (Definitely adding more tip for the service!) As for the burger itself, it was pretty standard. I ordered medium-well, but it is definitely more well-done. (Why this isn't 5 stars) The patty was a bit dry and underwhelming. But THE BACON is amazing! Perfectly done and thick cut. It also tasted a bit sweet like if it was glazed in honey. I highly recommend trying it as a quick bite. The hand-cut fries were pretty good as well. But I preferred the sweet potato fries. It was crispy and sweet! Each burger was around $13-14. Definitely worth it because it came with fries and great service! read more

Marathon - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Marathon is a full-service restaurant in the Center City/Rittenhouse Square area. Sort of an American bistro. Pretty packed during lunch. Still got my food quickly. Got the scallop Caesar salad--a lunch special. At least 6 large scallops, not bad for $21. read more

Marathon - New American Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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