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Marathon - 19th & Spruce, Philadelphia, PA

Marathon - 19th & Spruce

4.5
4.5
797 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 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 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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Sklar
  • Catering
    Please catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.
  • 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

What 797 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marathon - 19th & Spruce consistently delivers "great food and service" with a diverse menu that pleases all palates. The restaurant is particularly noted for its kid-friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices. Although the noise level can be high, the "friendly and attentive" staff and delicious meals make it a "go-to place" for locals and visitors alike.

797 Reviews
  1. Amy

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    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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  2. Robert

    Greater Boston

    20 reviews

    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We have been many times. Food is excellent, service is great, atmosphere is comfortable. The ONLY issue I have with this location is that the cooking exhaust system does not seem to be working fully. The system isn’t running with full negative pressure and our clothes and hair smell like the restaurant when we leave. It should be rebalanced to fix the problem. Please! Thank you!

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  3. James

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    113 reviews

    4.0

    113 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great local restaurant. Always enjoy going w there girl

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  4. Ronald

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    95 reviews

    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good and Always pleasant and consistent. Great Spot for Many Years

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  5. Jack

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a fun time and good food!! A neighborhood go to spot for a comfortable meal!

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  6. Fran

    Philadelphia

    172 reviews

    5.0

    172 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Despite how crowded the restaurant was our food arrived quickly and was hot and tasty.

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  7. Mark

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I’ve dined here about ten times over the last year. I was disappointed this time.

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  8. Sean

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited 40 mins past our reservation time. Food took about 45 mins to be served after ordering.

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  9. Dennis

    Philadelphia

    41 reviews

    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is always well prepared and good value for the price.

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  10. Gerald

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    384 reviews

    5.0

    384 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place for a good meal at a reasonable price with excellent service.

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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 4.5 stars by 797 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 16 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Marathon - 19th & Spruce

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
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