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    3.4 (322 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Lobster Caesar salad, side of fries, and herb-marinated grilled chicken plate
    Alex S.

    This was one of the best meals I had visiting family in Philadelphia! The herb-marinated grilled chicken was filling without being too heavy. There was a ton of chicken drizzled with a pesto oil. The corn fricassee reminded me of a corn succotash with peppers and onions. The mashed potatoes were fluffy and buttery, and I could tell they were homemade from russet potatoes. The fries were delicious! They had a light but crisp exterior and fluffy inside. The crab Caesar from the specials menu was hearty and delicious. We made a reservation but the restaurant had plenty of room on a weekday afternoon. The ambiance is cool and welcoming, and the AC was refreshing on a hot day. There is also a spacious outdoor patio. The food came out quickly and was hot. The staff was friendly and offered us drink refills regularly. I'd definitely return to Marathon on the Square to try more dishes!

    Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Sandwich
    Stephaney S.

    The service was great she was very attentive! The food was the star of the show I ate that crab cake sandwich and even the fries in probably under 15 mins lol. The restaurant was super cute and quiet because it was during the day so it was great for my breakfast date.

    Turkey and Grain Burger with slices apples, bacon and cheese
    Erin C.

    I was staying at the Hampton Inn near the Convention center and was looking for something on DoorDash. This place came up and looked delicious and it did not disappoint. The food was made very quickly and it was so good! They do not skimp on the hummus. It was piled on. I'll definitely try more from here since I'll be here for a few days!

    Milkshakes
    reilly s.

    Yummmy and very cozy! Came for dinner with the ladies the other week and loved it!! Atmosphere is nice inside I really like it! We all got the chicken parm and 3 milkshakes just to shake things up! Good meal overall. It wasn't the best I've ever had but it was really good! Decent price for the location and just in general type of restaurant. We had a waitress even take out picture and wasn't weird about it so great service! Everything was fast and I will definitely go again!

    Turkey Club with side cesar salad
    Gabriella W.

    All of my recent dine in and takeout experiences with Marathon On the Square have been amazing! We live nearby, and whenever we are in need of a last minute place to grab brunch or lunch on the weekends, Marathon is our go-to. We are always able to get a table, and they have been able to accommodate large groups. The food is pretty good, with a large variety on the menu, and the price point makes sense for what you get. Our most recent visit was last Saturday. It was an incredibly hot May early afternoon, and a group of 8 of us were recovering from an evening that included a graduation and a wedding, so we were feeling that both physically and mentally. We decided to walk over to Marathon to try our luck for a table of 8. We anticipated having to split into two tables, because where can a group of 8 people walk-in for brunch on a Saturday at 11:30 AM? However, Marathon was easily able to accommodate us and seat us all together. To eat, we all shared the cheesesteak wontons because greasy food was much needed. The cheese sauce for dipping was really delicious. For my meal, I went for the Turkey Club which was delicious. In the past, I've also really enjoyed the Omelet and Salad option, which comes with potatoes instead of salad on the weekends. I will say that the breakfast potatoes are not my favorite. They aren't crispy, but they are well seasoned. It gets really busy weekdays for lunch, and I've noticed the crowd is often bigger on weekends the later it gets. Maybe we've been really lucky with out attempts, but I seriously love that whenever we walk in, we are seated right away. The staff is really friendly and helpful. We're grateful to have Marathon on the Square so closeby!

    The best pork chop in town!
    Tin L.

    My husband and I had plans to go to the Parc Restaurant in Rittenhouse Square. The wait for a table was 45 minutes. So we decided to walk around but once we turned a corner on Spruce we smelled something good grilling. We looked on the menu and we just couldn't resist to try what's cooking! We immediately got a seat outside and our server was quick to say hello to us and get our drink order. We ordered their Mac and Cheese to share. I ordered the grilled pork chops and my husband, the bbq ribs. My husbands ribs was a bit dry, and he couldn't eat it. Our server was happy to replace it with another item- he decided on the beef brisket instead. The grilled pork chops was cooked perfectly! Smoky, juicy and tender. The best grilled pork chop I've had. My husbands brisket was flavorful. We were stuffed coz their portions was pretty generous. We will definitely return!

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    Service , food , and atmosphere all excellent . Will stop by when I'm in the area again

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    Always fast and consistent food. Never really a wait to sit down and eat. Their cheesesteak and buffalo chicken sandwich are great.

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    Bud & Marilyn's - CRISPY CHEESE CURDS (v)

    Bud & Marilyn's

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    0.5 miWashington Square West
    $$

    I've been here a couple times. Loved it. Plenty of options and everything was well made…read more Everything I ate had a hint of decadence without being gross or unhealthy. This is my new go-to for chicken & waffles. Concise, excellent beer selection. And interesting, well-made cocktails. The banana cream pie is one of my favorite desserts anywhere. Staff is friendly. Prices were very reasonable.

    My friends, get your butt here if you like that retro cool vibe of mid century modern bars and…read morelounges. Also get here early because we went on a TUESDAY and man it filled up fast! We ordered the crispy cheese curds (Wisconsin cheddar, smoked guajillo salsa, and charred scallion ranch). These were a unique take on the classic and I was here for it, definitely try these! I then had the wedge salad (blue cheese, nueske's bacon, cherry tomatoes, radish, pepitas, crispy onions, and thai basil goddess). There were no tomatoes on ours, and so we were given sliced avocado instead. This was an interesting attempt but not my favorite take on this dish, I probably would not get this again. However, the shrimp po boy buns came through to round off this meal! (crispy shrimp, smoky aioli, house made choppy chop, dill on two buttered potato rolls.) These were fantastic and absolutely fire. NOTE they are tiny, almost appetizer sized, which didnt bother me because after the salad and cheese curds I was feeling full already but I would go back and get two orders just for myself they were that good. All in all a great place, I recommend!

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    The Love

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    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    0.2 miRittenhouse Square, Penn Center
    $$$

    The Yelp rating hold up! The his place was great!…read more Out of towner here visiting for the weekend. Turned to Yelp to find a good place and this didn't disappoint. The restaurant has 2 levels and there is an elevator to the second floor. We were seated at a window which was quite nice. We were able to watch the city streets and architecture while enjoying our meal. The service was top notch, they were incredibly fast and attentive. All of the food was fantastic. If I lived around the area this would be a staple for a nice night out!

    Had a lovely last minute brunch here on Saturday before we spent a day in the city before our…read moreflight home. We found a last minute reservation and walked quickly there. It's situated right near rittenhouse square so it's a bustling and great area. The spring festival was happening is it was PACKED! We were seated by a window and immediately given water. We ordered some lattes that took quite a while to arrive - we learned they have one coffee machine so things were backed up! Our serve apologized profusely and they gave us a sweet treat on the house at the end of our meal. I ordered the frittata which was delicious and my husband to the omelette . We also got the drop biscuits with strawberry rhubarb jam and omg am good! Our brunch was great and the interior was modern but felt homey and we had the best service and the manager also came to see things were going. I would definitely recommend this place and hope to come back next time I'm in town!

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    Talula's Garden

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    4.5(2.5k reviews)
    1.1 miSociety Hill
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    Finally! No disappointment either, that's always best. Cherry on top, with my daycare bestie! Who…read morecan say that?! And if you can, bless UP! The space is warming, inviting and I love the farmhouse chic vibes. I was t there for the aesthetics, but it was lovely. Staff is super attentive, knowledgeable and sweet! JESS guided us through the lovely menu. I studied it prior, LOL, and she was on point! The experience was chill, love and yummy. Risotto with scallops and shrimp was phenomenal! Next time I'll ask to 86 that brown butter vinaigrette. The biscuits with the sublime butter was a great start along with the strawberry salad my GODSIS got. It was FRESH! We got different desserts to try and I'll be back to try them all. She got the mini donuts and according to her "they are not munchkins"! No these were special, because I tried them. Perfection. We shared the sweets and that butterscotch treat was perfect and here is where the service over stands! Thank you JESS! Can't wait to go back when it's warmer and sit out in the GARDEN! Lovely service, esthetics and vibes. Park nearby, enjoy and stroll the park. Can't wait to return. S T A R R

    Food-- biscuits were like 0/10. It was advertised like Red Lobster, on some cheddar bay type of…read morething. They were extremely hard and were not giving that. Red Lobster should take over in that department!! The shrimp & grits were DELICIOUS --10/10. The dessert was really good, too. I'll give it a 9/10 because I didn't get to enjoy much of it bc I left it in the fridge and forgot about it. But from what I tasted when I got it, I love that the lemon cake wasn't too tart considering the raspberry sorbet and lemon curd took on that role. And that mocktail sangria was delicious--OMG 12/10! Service-- the guy was great! No complaints. It was my friend's birthday and they came through with the cute birthday brownies for us to share. Ambiance-- it's a really cute place and I hope to sit in the back one day because it's really dope over there. I took myself on a tour .

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    Talula's Garden
    Talula's Garden
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    Time - Chocolate Pot de Creme

    Time

    3.8(690 reviews)
    0.5 miAvenue of the Arts South
    $$

    My sister is local to the area and insisted that our trip to visit her included an evening at Time…read more We arrived on Monday night around 9:30-10 pm. Everyone we interacted with was absolutely wonderful and pleasant, ranging from the team members to our fellow patrons. I had a gin and Sprite to drink and I ordered the burger for some grub. The drink was standard but on the strong side. I enjoyed the burger very much and found the fries to be hot and crispy, just as a good shoestring fry should be. Of course, we enjoyed the live music that swirled around the bar that evening. The band was great and upbeat. I would definitely return!

    My first experience at Time was a good one! I came with a few friends before a performance at the…read moreWalnut Street Theater. It was a quick walk to the theater. The bartender area has table and bar seating. It has a moody vibe with dark lighting and candles. Time has a Happy Hour on Sunday. We sat at the bar. The bartender was attentive and friendly. She was the only server for the bar. It was a good deal! Wines including champagne were $5, a few beers for $5 and $10 for select cocktails. The champagne was good. The bartender suggested a sugar cube and splash of bitters. It took it up a notch! The food was a great deal! Mussels with toasted bread for $9, whipped feta with grapes and nuts for $9 and 2 pork sliders for $5 were all delicious!! I will definitely be back again! FYI if there is live music a $5 surcharge applies.

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    Time - Live band

    Live band

    Time - Fried Chicken Sandwich w/ Bacon

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    Hatch & Coop

    Hatch & Coop

    3.7(210 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $

    6'2024 Super…read moreconvenient, open all night spot. This place happened to be at the end of the block from my Air BnB at 1am. I was hungry, and open to a yum late night meal. They were crowded but quick! Hubby and enjoyed our food (pictured) and would certainly visit again. I highly recommend this spot for great late night eats.

    Hatch & Coop is 24-hr eatery serving egg and chicken dishes that would satisfy any late night…read morecraving. --- If you're ever craving an egg or chicken sandwich at odd hours of the day, Hatch & Coop is your place. There are many tables, making it good for groups, but the interior is pretty bare. The wall is adorned with whimsical fox and chicken imagery, referencing the Hatch and Coop name. As of 05/2025, they supposedly offer 10% off your order by showing your SEPTA card. But, I'd confirm this offer before ordering to ensure it's honored. When I was there in the early morning, the cook (who also takes orders) didn't recognize the deal and didn't know how to punch it in. So, it was a bit of a letdown we couldn't redeem the deal, but we still wanted to try the sandwiches after hearing great things about them. I ordered The Hatch and Coop Sandwich (egg, cheese, chicken) on a round roll at the kiosk. You can customize your bread, egg (fried or scrambled), and cheese (provolone, american, or cheddar). The sandwiches come without any sauce unless you order sauce (extra $$) on the side. I highly recommend the Hatch Sauce- a typical mayo sauce with a little spice. I found The Hatch and Coop Sandwich to be just pretty good but I wish it had more heft to it. The chicken was juicy and well cooked, but I wish there was more. The cheese did the cheesing and coated the chicken, but the sandwich had far too many onions for my liking. With the Hatch Sauce, I felt the sandwich was tied together but it was a little odd to me the sandwich doesn't have sauce on its own. I'm giving Hatch and Coop the benefit of the doubt since it was so early in the morning, but I found my sandwich to be just OK. However, I will be back to try the fried chicken sandwiches, which I've heard rave reviews for.

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    Hatch & Coop - BBQ chicken sandwich with house cut curly fries and popcorn chicken

    BBQ chicken sandwich with house cut curly fries and popcorn chicken

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    Back again! The Honey sandwich and potato pancakes.

    Friday Saturday Sunday

    Friday Saturday Sunday

    4.5(422 reviews)
    0.2 miRittenhouse Square
    $$$$

    Literally one of the best meals I've ever had!…read more So this is definitely a splurge, it's expensive. But you are getting not only spectacular food, but exquisite service, a gorgeous and intimate environment and a long and lingering meal - they aren't rushing you out here, they want you to rest between courses and have an excellent experience. It's a set prix fix menu that changes regularly of seven courses plus an opening snack and two desserts. Portions are tiny but it adds up and you will not leave hungry! I am a vegetarian and they easily accommodated me with advanced notice. They also offer a wine pairing, which we skipped, but know friends have done it and said it was fabulous (but be forewarned... they give full pours so you will be very tipsy!). We saw some couples sharing a single wine pairing and that seemed like a smart idea. It's very hard to get a reservation- on the first of the month they open up reservations for the following month, and they go fast! It's on the second floor of an old townhouse so there are stairs to climb. The first floor is a bar with first come, first serve seating. At the bar they have a different menu with full sized portions. Can't wait to go back and try that out! Highly, highly recommend and I can't wait for an excuse to go back!

    I was so excited to go to FSS after they won a Michelin star. However, I left disappointed and will…read morelikely not be returning. We got the tasting menu (with the additional lobster snack), and got 3 drinks total. After tax and tip, this meal cost us ~$600 dollars for 2 people. At that price point this should've been the best meal I've ever had in philly - or one of the best in my life tbh. But I was so disappointed in each dish. Almost everything fell flat to my palate. With small bite presentations such as this, I firmly believe that each bite needs to taste like a flavor bomb in my mouth. Instead, it all tasted very 2 dimensional and was severely lacking in some acidity or spice. Didn't even bother taking a picture of all the dishes. I don't believe FSS is on par with other Michelin star meals I've had, especially not at this price point. Overall, don't waste your money at FSS if you want to celebrate an occasion. You're honestly better off going to a starr restaurant and paying less than half the price ‍

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    Friday Saturday Sunday - Bar Area

    Bar Area

    Friday Saturday Sunday - Shrimp Cocktail

    Shrimp Cocktail

    Friday Saturday Sunday - Snack Course. Tomato tart and scallops

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    Snack Course. Tomato tart and scallops

    Marathon On the Square - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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