Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Name: Marathon - 16th & Sansom
Address: 121 S 16th St., Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19102
Telephone: (215) 569-3278
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (950)

$30 and under

American

121 S 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-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 Omelets made with cage-free eggs.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 569-3278
Website
http://www.eatmarathon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Marlon Rambaran
Catering
Please contact catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.

Location
121 S 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Cross street
16th and Sansom
Parking details
Located near several public parking lots on Sansom St and 15th St. Street parking is permitted throughout the day and dependent on availability.
Public transit
Conveniently located only 3 blocks from the Broad Street Line and several major bus routes including: 2, 9, 21, and 42.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Marathon Weekday Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Mon - Thu - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Marathon offers a happy hour that includes food and drink specials every Monday thru Friday from 4PM - 6PM!

What 950 people are saying

Marathon - 16th & Sansom reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Marathon at 16th & Sansom offers an "outstanding service" and a diverse menu with delicious food, making it a neighborhood gem. While it boasts a "lively atmosphere" and great brunch options, it's noted for its noise levels. The staff are "super friendly," but there have been issues with unexpected closures affecting reservations.

950 Reviews

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Mara
Philadelphia County8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service is outstanding and the food is good. A little too noisy.
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Ruth
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific. Good selection of food, good service, reasonable prices. We regularly travel to Philadelphia for medical care and since discovering Marathon it has become a regular on our go to list!
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Steve VIP
Philadelphia County64 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Greeted at the door. Everyone was friendly and the food was great. Nice to be back after a few years.
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Michelle
Washington, D.C. Area19 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Marathon grill is a great local eatery. The quality of food was good for a brunch or lunch, but the restaurant badly needs a refresh. The wear and tear is very visible and could be a turn off for some folks.
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Troy VIP
Philadelphia County186 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter was very good and personable. Our food arrived rather quickly. The arugula salad was excellent (I had it with salmon instead of shrimp). Very tasy. The lentil soup was very tasty as well. All and all a very good meal. I've dined in on many occasions and whether I dine solo or with a group I have had the same excellent dining experience virtually every time!
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Nathan
Tulsa2 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great location for our lunch plans as we had a matinée performance at the Academy of Music close by. The food was good and the staff was on top of things and handled a very large crowd expertly. They were obviously very well trained. The only down side is it was so loud in the restaurant that you could not hear anyone at your own table without practically shouting. (It wasn’t the music but the large crowd of people in the restaurant that was making it loud). That would be the only reason I might try another restaurant. If you are wanting a place you can talk to people while eating this might not be the place but if you like places with great energy from a lot of people this is a good spot with good service and food.
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Kellie VIP
Philadelphia County19 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff were super friendly and attentive. The food and atmosphere were awesome. There are a lot of choices for lunch in the city but we continue to come back to Marathon Grill again and again.
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Amy
Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Maddie was a fantastic server and was incredibly accommodating. She certainly put the customer first and her attitude was truly appreciated by all in the party.
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Kelly
Greater Boston1 review
2.0
Dined on April 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was decent, but service at 6:15 PM on a Wednesday started off strong but then our server seemed to vanish! Menu is great for kids but the slow service would make me hesitant to dine here with anyone under age 10.
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Pat
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great variety on menu and excellent staff. It’s my go to spot
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Marathon - 16th & Sansom is rated 4.4 stars by 950 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 30, 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 7 times today

121 S 16th St., Philadelphia, PA 19102

Additional information

Cross street
16th and Sansom
Neighborhood
Rittenhouse Square
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 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
Casual Dress
Parking details
Located near several public parking lots on Sansom St and 15th St. Street parking is permitted throughout the day and dependent on availability.
Public transit
Conveniently located only 3 blocks from the Broad Street Line and several major bus routes including: 2, 9, 21, and 42.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Marlon Rambaran
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.eatmarathon.com/
Phone number
(215) 569-3278
Catering
Please contact catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.

Marathon - 16th & Sansom

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Offers

Marathon Weekday Happy Hour

Menu

What 950 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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