Bud & Marilyn's

Name: Bud & Marilyn's
Address: 1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19107
Telephone: (215) 546-2220
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

4523 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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.

Center City Sips is only available at our bar and outdoor seating.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 546-2220

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
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
Website
http://www.budandmarilyns.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Marcie Turney
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private dining options.

Location
1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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

Featured in

Popular dishes

Crispy Cheese Curds$12.00
wisconsin cheddar, smoked guajillo salsa + charred scallion ranch
Chinese Pork Sausage Lettuce Wraps$13.00
shiitake, sesame-chili cucumbers, pickled vegetables + hot mustard aioli
Albacore Tuna Tostadas$15.00
sesame ponzu, smoked chili aioli, avocado, crispy corn tortillas + fried shallots
Kimchi Fried Rice
shiitakes, sesame broccoli, pickled papaya + carrot, spicy cucumbers, fried egg + crunchy garlic-chili oil
- W/ Glazed Tofu (Vegetarian)$14.00
- W/ Seared Pork Belly$16.00

Salads & Vegetables

eat your veggies people

Wedge Salad$14.00
blue cheese, nueske's bacon, cherry tomatoes, pepitas, crispy onions + herbed buttermilk dressing
Grilled Carrots$13.00
moroccan spice, medjool dates, ginger, citrus, pickled beets, toasted almonds + mint
Roasted Autumn Squash Salad$12.00
apples, napa cabbage, parsnips, hazelnuts, mint, pecorino + burnt honey vinaigrette

Hot Buttered Buns

2 Each; yeah, that's what we said

Nashville Hot Buns$13.00
hot fried chicken, dill pickles, burnt scallion ranch, pickle brine slaw + buttered potato rolls
Bratwurst Buns$12.00
dijon mustard aioli, apple-celery slaw, pickled mustard seed + buttered potato rolls
Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Buns$11.00
pickled papaya, chili aioli, toasted peanuts, cilantro + buttered potato rolls

Chicken

delicious finger lickin' to be had

Marilyn's Fried Chicken$24.00
crispy ½ chicken, warm biscuits, dill pickles, salted honey butter + house made hot sauce
Nashville Hot Chicken$24.00
crispy ½ chicken, potato bread, nashville hot dip, charred scallion ranch + dill pickles

Specialties

a wise choice for contentment

Bucatini Bolognese$21.00
slow roasted pork gravy, whipped ricotta, olive oil bread crumbs + basil
Famous Stuffed Meatloaf$23.00
fontina & chard stuffed meatloaf, mushroom gravy, mashed potatoes, peas + carrots
Shortrib Stroganoff$24.00
house extruded pasta, pan seared mushrooms, local greens + horseradish crème fraiche
Rigatoni Mezze$22.00
broccoli pesto, toasted pine nuts, basil + ricotta
Seared Miso Salmon$26.00
charred broccoli, fregola + carrot-ginger puree
Grilled Hanger Steak$26.00
maitake mushroom, seared fingerling potatoes, charred broccoli + almond-hazelnut romesco

Sides

we all need a little side hustle

Mashed Potatoes$6.00
garlic, shallot, butter + chives
Warm Buttermilk Biscuits$5.00
salted honey butter
Sauteed Local Greens$7.00
olive oil, garlic + crushed red chili

Dessert

Funfetti Cake$10.00
vanilla cake, white buttercream frosting, strawberry, milk crumble
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake$10.00
chocolate-peanut butter icing, crispy chocolate pearls, Bud's fudge, milk crumble
Pumpkin Cheesecake$10.00
graham cracker crust, sour cream topping, whipped cream, caramel sauce, toasted pecans
Apple Slab Pie$11.00
brown sugar, cinnamon, salted caramel, buttermilk ice cream
Blood Orange Basil Sorbet$8.00
Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream$8.00

Old Fashioned

NY Old Fashioned$12.00
old granddad bourbon, sugar, bitters
Marilyn's Old Fashioned$11.00
brandy, sprite, orange, cherry

Cocktails

The Lakeside$12.00
stateside vodka, violet, lime, mint
Frosé$12.00
rosé wine, vodka, citrus, strawberry
The Regal Beagle$11.00
gin, aperol, elderflower, lemon
Sage Derby Smash$14.00
bourbon, sage, grapefruit, honey
Moscow Mule$10.00
tito's vodka, lime, ginger beer
Strawberry Spritz$13.00
gin, aperol, strawberry syrup, sparkling wine

Non- Alcoholic

Couple Skate$5.00
grapefruit, lime, cinnamon syrup
Wile e Coyote$5.00
strawberry, lemon, ginger ale

Wine

White / Glass + Bottle

Torrontes, Finca el Retiro, Argentina, 2019
tropical fruits, lemon zest, zip of salinity
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$52.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Slo Jams Wines, Washington, 2021
herbal citrus, fruity and honeyed
- Bottle$68.00
Pinot Grigio Field Blend, Panopticon, Australia, 2021
fruity and funky with greenish notes
- Bottle$64.00
Ugni Blanc - Sauv Blanc, Huillaman, France, 2019
fresh grapefruit, citrus, clean and crisp
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$52.00
Dry Riesling, Frank Stevenson, Australia, 2021
lime and lemon; nutty and funky
- Bottle$66.00
Chardonnay, Twenty Acres, California, 2019
orchard fruit with rich vanilla and oak
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$52.00
Chenin Blanc, Thistle and Weed, South Africa, 2021
floral citrus; creamy and textural
- Bottle$80.00

Red / Glass + Bottle

Pinot Noir, Capitelles des Fermes, France, 2020
red berries & cherries, silky body, balanced acidity
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$50.00
Malbec, Alaliva, Argentina, 2020
spice and rich; full bodied with earthy bold fruits
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$48.00
Grenache, Department 66, France, 2016
leather, licorice and baking spice; dark and jammy
- Bottle$85.00
Cabernet-Merlot, Haut Bicou, France, 2018
black fruit & baking spice; long finish of oak & tannin
- Glass$11.00
- Bottle$48.00
Petit Sirah, Ridge, 2017, Sonoma
plums, black fruit and dark flowers; warm and round
- Bottle$98.00
Malbec, Trefethen Dragon's Tooth, 2016, Napa
wild black fruit, savory spices and supple tannins
- Bottle$90.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, St Supery, 2018, Napa
cassis, vanilla and oak tinged spice
- Bottle$120.00

Sparkling

Sparkling Wine, Casas del Mer, Cava, Spain$12.00
apples and pear fruit; creamy with lively bubbles

Beer

Please ask your server to see tonight's draft selections

Beer

After Dinner Drinks

Amaro

$12

Fernet Branca
Cynar
Averna

Cordials

$11

Sambuca
Amaretto
Kahlua
Baileys
Frangelico

Coffee by La Colombe

Coffee$4.00
Espresso$4.50
Double Espresso$6.00
Cappuccino$5.00

What 4,523 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
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service4ambience4
Food was flavorful and cooked well. Portions were great too. Definitely returning for brunch again.
m
miscalane
Philadelphia
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our food was great, all the staff members were kind and efficient, & the location is perfect for the theatre.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. We will definitely be back!
LC
LynC
Philadelphia
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food in a fun retro ambiance. Wonderful, attentive staff.
BC
BonnieC
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always great food, cocktails, service and atmosphere! Excellent brunch stop before the theater.
LC
LindaC
Philadelphia
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was good; nothing special but very tasty. We didn't get the chicken but that looked amazing! Definitely will try that next time.
s
stephaniej
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We stopped by for brunch before seeing a play. Food was DELICIOUS and service was great. We were extremely happy with everything.
A
Andy
New England
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful server. Interesting and delicious food. The Moroccan carrots and patates were delicious firsts and the salmon and fried chicken, yum.
H
Hannah
Philadelphia
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Pleasant atmosphere, excellent service and food, but a little chilly near the windows despite them being closed.
CB
CaliBoi13
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great ambience ! Amazing service and yummy comfort food!
TC
TCFoodie
Atlantic City
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Cozy and vibrant. Great service. Food was very good. A must try is the cheese curds.
CM
ChristineM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service. We needed to be in and out in under an hour and they made it happen. Meals were delicious and portions were a decent size.
PL
PeterL
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time there. Food, drinks and service were great.
LU
LUCYM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great spot for comfort food! Chicken sandwich is fabulous and biscuits are just like mom made!
MF
ManuelF
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Your meatloaf was pretty good
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat outdoors, heaters Everything was great!
A
Amkaga
South Dakota
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was delicious. Service was mediocre. Limited menu
MP
MartyP
Atlantic City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Reservation process was easy, service was great and food & drinks were excellent!
RF
RedFish
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Ok Saturday brunch. Food was just sort of average, particularly for the price. Outdoor seating area was very noisy (had to use earplugs).
S
Straightshooter
Philadelphia
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience3
Great location near the Kimmel Cultural Campus for a pre-show dinner. The fried chicken and biscuits were excellent. Would also recommend the roasted carrots. The ambient noise level was very loud making conversation difficult at times. Service was prompt but not rushed or intrusive. We plan to go back again prior to more concerts.
MD
MarkD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time was definitly not our last time. We found this gem of a restaurant and are so glad we did. The decor, the staff and of course, the food and drinks were amazing. The vintage decor touches took me back to a time when life was much more simple. The food is great comfort food that tastes great and just the right portions. When we are back in The City of Brotherly Love, we will be sure to look up Bud & Marilyn again to see if we can visit with them.
m
marr
Philadelphia
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Some food was outstanding, some normal, service was good and then slowed to a trickle . However I would come back . Meatloaf was delicious! Autumn salad was outstanding!
VM
ValerieM
Atlantic City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to get dinner before show at Academy of Music. Only a block away and the food was great. Good quick service.
o
outandabout
Philadelphia
290 reviews
vip
4.0
290 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
It's great for comfort food love the chicken basket It can get rather noisy so you have to be willing to tolerate that.
G
Grandma
Philadelphia
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, great service.
JA
JudyA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch was delicious and the presentation was attractive. I highly recommend the shakshuka!
J
Joey
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
The wait service was average, each time we asked a question they were very hesitant to answer. The noodles for the stroganoff were pasta as opposed to egg noodles and they were very undercooked. No even al dente. Not a very good beer selection. Very limited. I did like the Nashville chicken sliders. One of my fellow diners had the wedge salad (quite good) and was probably the highlight of the items we had. Both of the desserts were good.
MS
MelissaS
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
A fun night with unique food and drink offerings. Everyone was pleased. The cheese curds were a crowd-pleaser!
TV
TeacherVoice
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The fried chicken and biscuits were DELICIOUS. And I really enjoyed the frozen Rose cocktail.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Reserved a table for 2 at 5:30 on a Tuesday for myself and a co-worker (the latest time available on Open Table). Bud and Marilyn’s came highly recommended by a local colleague. We were sat at a tiny corner table while the rest of the restaurant sat mostly empty. Although our seats could have been better, the meal was fantastic. We both got the Nashville Hot Buns (minus the hot sauce) and they did not disappointed. Prices were also fairly reasonable. I would go again but ask for a better table.
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dish
Philadelphia
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, nice portions. Very good service, our group enjoyed their brunch.
K
Kacee
Philadelphia
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience2
Bud & Marilyn's needs a makeover, ripped upholstery, menus have stains all over them, chipped plates, definitely not as nice as it used to be. Food was decent and service was good, however had 4 women next to us who thought they were the only ones in the place, loud and obnoxious, couldn't wait for them to leave.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Marrissa R was terrific
JD
JohnD
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Sunday brunch. Very good selections, though I wish they provided jelly or jam for the toast. Ate outdoors in their cabin structure. I did not see any heaters, so if they don't have any, it would be kind of tough in winter.
V
Vegas
Charleston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Food was excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Chicken and Waffles-the chicken was quite dry, waffles ok, fried egg was the highlight
JH
JohnH
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good food and drinks in a casual environment. We had a nice time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A little noisy once people started coming in, but the food, drinks, and vibes were amazing!!
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ladyl
Philadelphia
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Of all the restaurants Marcie and Valerie own this is my fave. From the cheese curds to the meatloaf( always get it) this place is the best.
j
joey
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was sooooo awesome omggg 😋or the Marilyn's fried chicken 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
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 4523 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 80 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(215) 546-2220

Other options

Order online

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
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

Website
http://www.budandmarilyns.com/
Phone number
(215) 546-2220
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private dining options.

Bud & Marilyn's

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Dining areas

Additional information

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Crispy Cheese Curds

Chicken N Waffles

Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich

Shareables

Crispy Cheese Curds$12.00

Chinese Pork Sausage Lettuce Wraps$13.00

Albacore Tuna Tostadas$15.00

Kimchi Fried Rice

Salads & Vegetables

Wedge Salad$14.00

Grilled Carrots$13.00

Roasted Autumn Squash Salad$12.00

Hot Buttered Buns

Nashville Hot Buns$13.00

Bratwurst Buns$12.00

Teriyaki Glazed Tofu Buns$11.00

Chicken

Marilyn's Fried Chicken$24.00

Nashville Hot Chicken$24.00

Specialties

Bucatini Bolognese$21.00

Famous Stuffed Meatloaf$23.00

Shortrib Stroganoff$24.00

Rigatoni Mezze$22.00

Seared Miso Salmon$26.00

Grilled Hanger Steak$26.00

Sides

Mashed Potatoes$6.00

Warm Buttermilk Biscuits$5.00

Sauteed Local Greens$7.00

Dessert

Funfetti Cake$10.00

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake$10.00

Pumpkin Cheesecake$10.00

Apple Slab Pie$11.00

Blood Orange Basil Sorbet$8.00

Vegan Mint Chip Ice Cream$8.00

Old Fashioned

NY Old Fashioned$12.00

Marilyn's Old Fashioned$11.00

Cocktails

The Lakeside$12.00

Frosé$12.00

The Regal Beagle$11.00

Sage Derby Smash$14.00

Moscow Mule$10.00

Strawberry Spritz$13.00

Non- Alcoholic

Couple Skate$5.00

Wile e Coyote$5.00

Wine

White / Glass + Bottle

Torrontes, Finca el Retiro, Argentina, 2019

Sauvignon Blanc, Slo Jams Wines, Washington, 2021

Pinot Grigio Field Blend, Panopticon, Australia, 2021

Ugni Blanc - Sauv Blanc, Huillaman, France, 2019

Dry Riesling, Frank Stevenson, Australia, 2021

Chardonnay, Twenty Acres, California, 2019

Chenin Blanc, Thistle and Weed, South Africa, 2021

Red / Glass + Bottle

Pinot Noir, Capitelles des Fermes, France, 2020

Malbec, Alaliva, Argentina, 2020

Grenache, Department 66, France, 2016

Cabernet-Merlot, Haut Bicou, France, 2018

Petit Sirah, Ridge, 2017, Sonoma

Malbec, Trefethen Dragon's Tooth, 2016, Napa

Cabernet Sauvignon, St Supery, 2018, Napa

Sparkling

Sparkling Wine, Casas del Mer, Cava, Spain$12.00

Beer