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Bud & Marilyn's, Philadelphia, PA

Bud & Marilyn's

4.6 (5159)
$30 and under
American
1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
Bud & Marilyn's is a retro American restaurant from Chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran. The menu features updated American comfort food utilizing fresh and local ingredients. Our bar features local craft beers, handmade American classic cocktails and an affordable wine list. Our focus is simple - good old American cooking, great drinks and warm hospitality.

Bud & Marilyn's is located in the heart of center city at the corner of 13th & Locust Street in the bustling Midtown Village neighborhood.

We currently offer indoor seating for parties up to 4 guests maximum.

Happy Hour is only available at our bar and outdoor seating.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Marcie Turney
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for private dining options.
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Cross street
    S. 13th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot located across the street at the corner of 13th & Locust.
  • Public transit
    Take the Broad Street Line to Walnut Locust Station Take the PATCO high-speed line to the 13th & Locust stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Offers

  • Brunch Happy Hour At The Bar! Ten for $10

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM,Sat - 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
    Join us every Saturday and Sunday at the bar from 10am-12pm for our Ten for $10 Happy Hour! Vodka-Grapefruit-Rosemary Spritz Aperol-Peach Spritz Blood Orange-Tequila Morning Mule B.E.C Buttered Buns French Toast Bites Avocado Toast Hashbrown Fries Biscuit Benny Petite Chicken and Waffles Breakfast Budino

    Brunch Happy Hour At The Bar!  Ten for $10 Photo

What 5,159 people are saying

Bud & Marilyn's 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bud & Marilyn's offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic brunch items" and "delicious food and amazing service." The atmosphere blends "simple neighborhood charm" with a "cool vibe," perfect for a casual meal or pre-theater dining. Highlights include "incredible meatloaf," "outstanding service," and a "richly rewarding" dessert menu.
5,159 Reviews
  1. Philip

    London18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Salmon and Caesar salad were really delicious. The meatloaf looked impressive but was rather bland. Delicious biscuits.

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  2. Patrick

    Philadelphia County4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great preshow spot. Great cocktails and food was great. Sit at the bar to take advantage of the happy hour deals

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  3. Francesca

    Philadelphia County3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic brunch items, great Bloody Mary's & Maria's

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  4. william VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful restaurant with simple neighborhood charm.

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  5. Elyse VIP

    Philadelphia County18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Philly. Great atmosphere, fantastic food and very friendly staff. Highly recommend.

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  6. Donaven Dennis

    Philadelphia County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meatloaf is incredible. Love this place so much. I would visit this place again and again. Went to see a show at the Academy of Music and walked over to get a cocktail and they were willing for us to wait for the place to serve dinner at 5.

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  7. Noah

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place! Great service and food. Highly recommend

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  8. Liz VIP

    Philadelphia County16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I had the french onion meatloaf with mashed potatoes, carrots and biscuits. The food was very tasty. The potatoes were barely warm, butter on top did not melt. Server was not around; she was very busy with other tables. My reservation was at 6pm for Wednesday; location was VERY LOUD. Very difficult to other people at table.

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  9. Sally VIP

    New York City57 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place to have a brunch, great staff, very good location and delicious food!

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  10. Beth

    Minneapolis - St. Paul1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great homey atmosphere that stands out from the 'modern' trends.

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FAQs

Bud & Marilyn's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 546-2220.

Bud & Marilyn's is rated 4.6 stars by 5159 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Bud & Marilyn's

1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    S. 13th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Center City
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot located across the street at the corner of 13th & Locust.
  • Public transit
    Take the Broad Street Line to Walnut Locust Station Take the PATCO high-speed line to the 13th & Locust stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Marcie Turney
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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