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Marathon - 19th & Spruce, Philadelphia, PA

Marathon - 19th & Spruce

4.7
4.7
809 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Child-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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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What 809 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marathon at 19th & Spruce is a beloved neighborhood staple offering "consistently good" food in a friendly, casual atmosphere. Diners rave about the "excellent service" and diverse menu, which includes popular dishes like Ahi Tuna, burgers, and vegetarian options. It's a "great place for comfort food," with reasonable prices and a welcoming vibe.

809 Reviews

  1. Edna VIP

    New York City11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Usually everything here is great, but last night the restaurant , which does not have a party room or area, booked a party of 40. We had a reservation, and were seated, but the service and food were very sub-par. My salad had almost nothing but chopped lettuce and breaded chicken that was way overcooked, brown and dry. The attention of our waitperson was clearly on the big party and it was difficult to get anyone’s attention. I wish they had warned me when I made the reservation and I think that a neighborhood restaurant should avoid booking such large parties that they are ill-equipped to handle and which affect their regular diners.

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  2. Richard

    Philadelphia6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Business lunch with wide selection of food, great service and not rushed.

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  3. Deborah VIP

    Philadelphia101 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite for lunch in the neighborhood. Lovely, as always.

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  4. Bobbie VIP

    Philadelphia18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 February 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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  5. Jerry VIP

    San Francisco98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 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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  6. Jill

    Philadelphia21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 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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  7. Peter VIP

    Philadelphia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 January 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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  8. Jeffrey

    Philadelphia14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 January 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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  9. Jerry VIP

    San Francisco98 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 January 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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  10. Matthew VIP

    Philadelphia38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 January 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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FAQs

Marathon - 19th & Spruce offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 731-0800.

Marathon - 19th & Spruce is rated 4.7 stars by 809 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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