Marathon - 16th & Sansom

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   Daniel

   Washington DC

   49 reviews

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   3.0

   49 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Busy day at Marathon. Usually a big fan, but they were extremely busy thanks in large part to the Philadelphia MArathon being held, the food was fine but not as good as usual (and it is usually pretty tasty - think elevated diner food), and despite the server's best efforts food service was very slow - 45+ minutes from order to the start of staggered delivery to the table. Still a fan of the restaurant, where I've been many times before, but probably will not be quite as quick to make a reservation as before this vist.
   

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   Nicholas X.

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Marathon never fails to deliver the goods. Great food. Great service. Great value.
   

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   Rachel

   Philadelphia

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Not a pleasant experience at all. The food and service was really terrible. I am really amazed as to how they are still in business.
   

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   Linda

   New York City

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food and great service! I had the 18 hour brisket and it was delicious!
   

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   Doreen

   Philadelphia

   12 reviews

   5.0

   12 reviews

   Dined on 27 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The entire experience was wonderful! My friends took me out for a birthday brunch, and everything from the service to the food was excellent! Highly recommend!
   

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   Bruce

   Philadelphia

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   We were looking for a pre-concert dinner and found this restaurant just a few blocks from the Kimmel Center. Their American cuisine was very good. My wife had a crab cake that she described as delicious (I had a taste - it was very moist and meaty) and I had the baby back ribs with pomegranate barbecue sauce. They were good if a bit dry - could have used a little less cooking time or a little more sauce. We both couldn't stop eating our sweet potato fries which were excellent, and the cole slaw was also very good. The ambience is that of a family restaurant or upscale diner, and service was friendly and courteous if a little on the slow side. The price was very good for a Philly restaurant - about $50 for the two of us, including an iced tea. We'll defiintely consider coming back (possibly with our grandkids - they have a good kids' menu).
   

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   John

   Charleston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 18 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Service was good. Food was great and reasonably priced. We would go again.
   

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   Yolanda

   Philadelphia

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 October 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our server, Alex, was absolutely phenomenal. He didn’t just bring food to the table; he gave us an experience. With his warm personality and local knowledge, he shared the best spots to explore in Philly, sparking engaging conversations that made the night even more memorable. The Philly Cheesesteak? Pure perfection. But sadly, the jambalaya missed the mark. Still, the incredible service more than made up for it! Thanks for the birthday surprise.
   

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   Tony

   Atlantic City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very efficient Well prepared and friendly Nice kids menu
   

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    Steven

    Philadelphia

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 25 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Food was good, however both myself and the person I was with each had something incorrect with our order. Waiter did not return until long after we were finished eating to see if everything was OK. This is not typical for this location, so maybe just a bad day for the waiter
    

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