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Bud & Marilyn's, Philadelphia, PA
Bud & Marilyn's, Philadelphia, PA
Bud & Marilyn's, Philadelphia, PA
Bud & Marilyn's, Philadelphia, PA
Bud & Marilyn's, Philadelphia, PA

Bud & Marilyn's

4.6
4.6
4846 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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 (STANDARD) and outdoor seating for parties up to 4 guests maximum.

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

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 116 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
    (215) 546-2220
  • 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

What 4,846 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    American

4,846 Reviews
  1. geraldc

    Miami

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    I have enjoyed this restaurant many times in the past. Although the food was okay, it was good enough for me to return. But on my last visit on Wednesday evening my guest and I found the food to be horrible. The chicken was over cooked, the stroganoff was disappointing. Mo one in my party finished their dinner. I was embarrassed as I recommended Bud &. Marilyn’s. I will not make that mistake again.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    The service was outstanding! The food and drinks were very good and the biscuits are a must try! Definitely the best biscuits I’ve ever had. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and would definitely go back!

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  3. JUDITHS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    amazing, excellent and delicious food. A little loud, but otherwise perfect.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. NancyS

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    I love the location of this restaurant. However, the food selection includes very little for people who want to make healthy choices! I enjoyed the brioche French toast very much, but I would have preferred a meal with fresh fruit and a meat that is not sausage or fried chicken. I was taking my friend there for her birthday, and she enjoyed it very much. Also....she and I were very glad we both know American Sign Language because the noise level made it so we could often not hear each other. Just letting you know.

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  5. Johannvonmastiff

    Philadelphia

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Overall very good experience. Highlight was the bottle of old vine Thistle and Weed Chenin Blanc from South Africa. Phenomenal with the Fried chicken

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. Made us feel welcome and comfortable. Food was delicious. Scallops were perfect. Our waitress was the best! Made sure we liked our selections and checked on us to see if we needed anything. Would recommend for a wonderful dining experience.

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  7. RussellB

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinners were excellent: fried chicken and biscuits! Zoa was our server, and she was great! The space is small but comfortable! The presentation was first rate! The funfetti cake was also delicious. This was our third visit to Bud and Marilyn’s over the past few years, and we love it every time! A memorable dinner!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved it! They made my birthday so special. The banana cream pie was to die for!!

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  9. ClaudineR

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff was outstanding and the food was fabulous. Loved the blood orange margarita!

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  10. cmage21

    Austin

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Bud & Marilyn’s doesn’t disappoint. Their drinks and food are amazing!!

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  11. danc

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food and service. I will go back really soon.

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  12. Dsmstl

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great variety of items to offer - all were yummy. The staff was attentive and it was so close to Kimmel Center!

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  13. RobertD

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Our first time there. Seating is kind of tight, and it was running over 80dB so pretty loud (which is why I just couldn't give the ambience a top rating). But...the food was really, really good. As in REALLY GOOD. The meatloaf was traditional with some contemporary touches. Biscuits were flaky and delicious. We didn't have the fried chicken but it looked awesome for the future. The banana cream pie was absolutely fantastic - pulverized oat flour crust instead of graham crackers was a very effective update, both silky and chewy. And the price was very reasonable, even with a cocktail. Great place!

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  14. AlexM

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The happy hour menu is the best. Delicious food at amazing prices!

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  15. RobertE18

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Appetizers were fantastic. Main course left a little to be desired. Classic cocktails were top notch.

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  16. AdrienneS

    Philadelphia

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great service - food delicious Reasonably priced Had a very enjoyable time- would definitely recommend this restaurant!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Went for brunch. It’s a stylish space but incredibly loud. The food was nicely plated but mediocre. Our waitress was nice.

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  18. NancyD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious. Great cocktails. I had Marilyn’s old fashion and an expresso martini - cheese curds and scallops were great apps. And they surprised us with a free dessert for our anniversary! Warm family like staff! Nice bathrooms !

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  19. CharlotteR

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience2
    The service was awesome however my food was a little salty and the drinks were kind of weak

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  20. LADYO

    Philadelphia

    43 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    I had fried chicken that was extremely greasy. When I got home, I had a bad intestinal reaction. Never again. My friend had the special fish and chips, and again was very greasy and not crispy.

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  21. JonathanK

    London

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    When a diner sleeps and dreams of its best self, it is dreaming it will become Bud & Marilyn's

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  22. YoungNa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for weekend brunch and the food and service were both great.

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  23. ErinP

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The menu is incredibly meat heavy, with very limited options for gluten-intolerant vegetarians. If you're a set carnivore you'll like it here. The fried cheese curd appetizer - shared by the table - was the best thing I had. My crispy grilled chicken was not crispy - the skin was still soft and barely browned. The sauce was nice, but it came with very little vegetables and it felt pretty unhealthy. My mocktail was so-so. My dining companions seemed to enjoy their food - fried chicken, tofu buns, vegetarian pasta. Our bill seemed high for what we had. The restaurant is clearly quite the scene - every table was full - our table of four had a hard time hearing each other.

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  24. SAKane

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall, the food was delightful! The marinade on the steak was wonderful, the meatloaf was juicy and flavorful, the veggies were crisp and delicious. My only criticism regarding the food was the mashed potatoes were a bit thinner than I like them. Our server was Kris and she was lovely, helpful and attentive. Thank you, Kris! The gin martini was nice and dry however we thought the expresso martini had a little too much Baileys. The menu was a bit limited but there was a nice variety. What they do they do very well. The atmosphere was lively but not boisterous. This was a wonderful dinner, and we will be going back for another try.

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  25. SheilaS

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent and they had really good special cocktails. I had to add 2 extra which they accommodated. Our waitress very friendly and fun. Great place for brunch.

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  26. JosephH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience... Food over the Top The only thing I didn't like is that someone attempted to take my plate away before I was done.

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  27. PaulineS

    Philadelphia

    14 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Frustrating experience trying to book a large group; we had to split into several tables because no one answered the phone/voice mail message we left.

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  28. JeanneL

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was absolutely the best and I am so sorry that I can't remember her name. She had brown hair that she wore up and she wore glasses. She was enthusiastic about the food offerings and chatted with us about all the events going on in the neighborhood. The food was great and we come for the same dishes usually. This time we added the wedge salad that was outstanding -- and different!

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was very attentive and helpful. The drinks and fried chicken were amazing. Fun girls night out!

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  30. ThomasH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Background noise too high for comfortable conversation.

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  31. Elizabeth

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    This is the first restaurant that I have been to that said that they have the Happy Hour only available at the bar. This information should be listed on their website. Other than that, the food and drinks were good. It is a little bit too dark, so older people have a more difficult time to read the menu because of the mood lighting.

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  32. DeepImprov

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Good food and wine close to the theaters on Broad Street. A good choice for an unpretensious meal.

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  33. JenN

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food! My friend and I were moaning and groaning in delight throughout our meal. Also great service, not noisy, and a nice retro-modern setting. Will absolutely be going back. Standouts: beet salad!!, scallops, and the apple dessert. So. Good.

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  34. SophieF

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding - best biscuit and fried chicken in a long time

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  35. PhillipB

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I will be returning. Fantastic food, drinks and atmosphere

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  36. Marieroseb

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious! The cheese curds were the BOMB!! A must-have! Service was courteous and attentive. Great little place.

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  37. Kraftyja

    Philadelphia

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Hi this was our 3rd time at Bud & Marilyn’s but the first time we were disappointed. Firstly our waitress was not the most pleasant. The ham and shrimp hushpuppies were delicious, but the wedge salad had some brown iceberg in it, was a small portion and they refused to chop it up for us. My main was the meatloaf which was delicious. My husband had the fried chicken - which we both had before - this time was way overcooked and also seemed rather bland. I doubt I will go back. A shame cause we used to love it

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  38. JenF

    Atlantic City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Located in the perfect spot, it was charming, delicious, and cozy

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, delicious food and great atmosphere

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  40. StephanieF

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    I had reservations for 5:45 pm arrived at 5:30 pm. We were seated immediately, and asked what we wanted to drink. Immediately upon bring our drinks we were asked what we wanted to order for dinner. The whole experience was very rushed, we left the restaurant around 6:45 pm. There were empty tables when we left and nobody was waiting to be seated. There was really no reason for the staff to have rushed us through our meal. My companion ordered a meal to go, she was in town for a conference and was taking the meal back for a friend. Upon getting back to her hotel room, we determined that there was not eating utensils in the to-go-bag, the friend had to go find some utensils in order to eat the meal and dessert. The restaurant should really ask if utensils are necessary for all to-go orders.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Bud & Marilyn's using the Order Online button. Bud & Marilyn's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 546-2220.

Bud & Marilyn's is rated 4.6 stars by 4846 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 116 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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