Marathon - 19th & Spruce

Name: Marathon - 19th & Spruce
Address: 1839 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19103
Telephone: (215) 731-0800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

817 Reviews

$30 and under

American

1839 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people

Apr 25, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for brunch
Kid-friendly

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.

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
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

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What 817 people are saying

Marathon - 19th & Spruce reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marathon - 19th & Spruce is a beloved neighborhood favorite known for its "delicious and affordable food" and consistent, friendly service. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed, making it a "go-to spot for a comfortable meal." Patrons appreciate the "great value" and wide menu selection, ensuring a satisfying dining experience.

817 Reviews

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Fran VIP
Philadelphia176 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The chicken pot pies that two of us had and the trout which I had were excellent, well prepared and well worth the modest charge. The chocolate mint ice cream was excellent and a nice finish to the dinner. We will return to Marathon again soon.
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Scott
Philadelphia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to dine at Marathon! Delicious and affordable food. Very welcoming atmosphere.
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Andy VIP
Philadelphia54 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always like this location. Even more so today since there was a Passover menu.
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DianeR VIP
Philadelphia13 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Marathon is our neighborhood go-to restaurant. The food is consistently well prepared, and the staff is friendly and efficient.
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Shelly VIP
Washington DC5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed great food and drinks with excellent service.
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Phililp
Philadelphia71 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reliable, tasty, welcoming as always. A neighborhood gem.
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Paul VIP
Philadelphia3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Marathon Grill is my go to restaurant for light dining, with good food and fair prices.
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Elizabeth VIP
Greater Boston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Always reliable, well priced, decent food, not too noisy and easy to book
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Edna VIP
New York City11 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
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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Richard
Philadelphia6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 3, 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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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 817 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

8:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

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

Website
http://www.eatmarathon.com/
Phone number
(215) 731-0800
Catering
Please catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.

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Marathon - 19th & Spruce

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