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Marathon - 19th & Spruce, Philadelphia, PA

Marathon - 19th & Spruce

4.7 (821)
$30 and under
American
1839 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Adam Sklar
  • Catering
    Please catering@eatmarathon.com for catering options.
  • 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

What 821 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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Philadelphia

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marathon at 19th & Spruce is a cherished neighborhood gem known for its "excellent service" and "delicious, affordable food." Guests praise its "welcoming atmosphere" and "great value." Regulars enjoy the reliably tasty meals, while the cozy vibe and attentive staff make it a favorite local spot.

821 Reviews
  1. Francine VIP

    Philadelphia24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good food and good vibes, it is our go to place, never disappoints

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  2. Paul

    Philadelphia1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Noise was annoying. Service ok. Good very good. Overall was ok.

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  3. Deborah VIP

    Philadelphia102 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful day for outside dining. Great service too.

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  4. MARTHA

    Raleigh12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service and food were excellent. Like most restaurants the noise level was higher than we like, but overall good value.

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  5. Fran VIP

    Philadelphia177 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    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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  6. 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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  7. Andy VIP

    Philadelphia55 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Phililp VIP

    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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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 821 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 20 times today
Google Map for Marathon - 19th & Spruce

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
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