Marathon - 16th &amp; Sansom Reviews List

Dined on 5/12/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Even walk into a charming restaurant to find out that the adjectives "eclectic", "creative", and "beautiful" can be applied to the food in addition to the decor? =)
It took my friends and I almost 20 minutes to decide what to eat at Marathon because there were so many amazing-sounding choices! And lucky for us, everything didn't just sound amazing, it tasted amazing.
We highly recommend the Salmon Salad and Turkey Burger, but I doubt you can go wrong with any choice.
We also appreciated that our server was a helpful, patient and friendly man with an amazing smile.
We'll be back!"

Dined on 5/12/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 2 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice Dinner before the Kimmel

Dined on 5/11/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Met a couple for dinner before a concert at the Kimmel. Not too far to walk to the concert. It was a convenient location. The dinner was very good. I had the vermicelli entree, very tasty and a lot of it. Two of us had the cheeseburger and felt it was very good. The other had the turkey club and a caesar salad, both of which were very good. we would recommend it as a good quick and convenient place to meet to eat when catching a show or concert - or just to have dinner.

Interior decor is very nice; modern wood and chrome, clean and inviting."

Dined on 5/11/2013

Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Review 3 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Just okay

Dined on 5/10/2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food wasn't spectacular and the service wasn't great. Our waitress was slow and forgetful. There were 6 of us and she would forget things we would ask for during dinner. At a certain point, we just started walking up to the bar ourselves to get our own drinks. The food wasn't great either."

Dined on 5/10/2013

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Review 4 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Marathon is my go-to restaurant

Dined on 04/21/2013

Dined on 04/21/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Marathon is my go-to restaurant in Philly if I know I want to eat out, don't want anything fancy, and don't have anything special in mind. I can always rely on the food to be delicious and thoughtfully prepared, the menu to maintain the gold standards while making interesting seasonal additions, and the service to be friendly and professional."

Dined on 04/21/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Review 5 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Birthday Dinner

Dined on 04/16/2013

2013

Dined on 04/16/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"After walking past Marathon frequently and reading reviews on yelp, I decided to give it a try. The food was delish, prices great and service was wonderful. Went with four friends on Tuesday night for my 30th birthday and had a splendid experience."

Dined on 04/16/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 6 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food with quality ingredients

Dined on 04/07/2013

Dined on 04/07/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Good food with quality ingredients and touches. We were there on a Sunday night and the wait staff seemed to be a little short handed. While our server was very nice, he was also not very attentive to our group of 6. Ordering, drink refills, paying
, etc. all seemed to take noticeably long. The food was not remarkable, but good quality."

Dined on 04/07/2013

2012

Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, great for lunch

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Review 7 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Love the food at Marathon!

Dined on 04/05/2013

2013

Dined on 04/05/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Love the food at Marathon! Everything is always fresh and delicious! Service is always polite and attentive! Shows good training!"

Dined on 04/05/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 8 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Very loud and crowded. We

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Very loud and crowded. We had a reservation and were taken on time. Food was ok, not great."

Dined on 03/30/2013

2007

Special Features: great for brunch, great for lunch

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Review 9 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great, Consisten Experience.

Dined on 03/19/2013

2010

Dined on 03/19/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Marathon is one of my favorite places in Philadelphia, and it didn't disappoint on the ump-teenth visit. The only complaint I could lodge is that the server was a bit unattentive."

Dined on 03/19/2013

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly

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Review 10 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Review 11 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was not bad. I really

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food was not bad. I really enjoyed my grains salad, and prices are very good for the area. However, the servers are clearly not well trained. We had to consistently wave for attention to ask to place our order, for more water, etc. I might go back because the price is right and food better than average diner, but service needs a lot of work."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Special Features: kid-friendly, great for lunch

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Review 12 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I was asked to put together

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I was asked to put together a dinner for a group (ended up being 9 people), and a tight budget ($30 per person; students). I love this place anyway, and it seemed like I would have a shot at staying within budget (I didn't, but it was close) - though I was nervous about the group size. I made the reservation online, and had no trouble at all - everything was ready when we arrived, there was plenty of space, and the service, food, and ambiance were all very good. Everyone loved the food, and we all had a great time. We could hear each other talk, but it wasn't so quiet we felt like we needed to keep it down. Great experience overall."

Dined on 03/11/2013

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch

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Review 13 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Went here pre-theater. they

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Went here pre-theater. they have a very good prix fixe for $20.
It's lively and fun, and the prices are great. Recommended."

Dined on 03/09/2013

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 14 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Decent family restaurant

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We liked the range of options on the menu although we were not impressed with our actual meals (grilled salmon and meatloaf entrees). Greek salad appetizer was also ok, nothing special. We were pleased with the many options for kids meals. Prices were reasonable and the location had a cozy vibe. Good family dining."

Dined on 02/16/2013

2006

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Review 15 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Kid Friendly. Great service.

Dined on 02/17/2013

2009

Dined on 02/17/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Kid Friendly. Great service. Large, attractive space. Good choice for large group/right occasion. .Tasty cucumber margarita!"

Dined on 02/17/2013

2009

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly

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Review 16 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food at a great price

Dined on 02/15/2013

2009

Dined on 02/15/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Went to Marathon Grill on a Friday night with my fiance and we had a great dinner. I could not believe the amount of delicious food we had for such a low price. The Moroccan Meatballs and Humas Plate could not be beat. My fiance also got a salmon salad that she's been raving about for days. I have the chicken breast entree, and like the other plates it was very good. The only complaint I have is that our entrees came out literally 2 minutes after receiving our appetizers. When the server noticed this she just pushed the entrees next to our other full plates. Our main waiter was ok, nothing great.

All in all, it was great food at the low price. For that, I can deal with less than stellar service. Would go back and recommend."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2009

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Review 17 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Can't wait to go back!

Dined on 02/14/2013

Dined on 02/14/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Menu consisted of a healthy, unique spin on comfort food. Service was above average and food was delicious!"

Dined on 02/14/2013

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Review 18 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Interesting menu with extremely

Dined on 02/12/2013

Dined on 02/12/2013

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Interesting menu with extremely fresh food. Very friendly waitstaff. Would love to go back soon."

Dined on 02/12/2013

2012

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Review 19 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Everything was good, just

Dined on 02/15/2013

Dined on 02/15/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything was good, just average overall. Good sandwiches."

Dined on 02/15/2013

2011

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Review 20 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The food was veryu good as

Dined on 02/07/2013

Dined on 02/07/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food was veryu good as was the service. I had ordered the blackened chicken sandwich not realizing how spicy it would be, and I was able to reorder another dish with no problem at all. The server was very friendly and accomadating."

Dined on 02/07/2013

2012

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Review 21 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Slow and non-attentive service.

Dined on 01/26/2013

Dined on 01/26/2013

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Slow and non-attentive service. Food was average. Fries were cooked in old oil."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2011

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Review 22 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food is definitely FRESH

Dined on 01/26/2013

Dined on 01/26/2013

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food is definitely FRESH! Quesadillas were YUMMY! Fresh salsa was excellent. We took our soon-to-be 3 year old. Luckily, she did well sitting in the booth. We would have been hard-pressed to put a high chair by our table. It's "butts to nuts" for sure, but if you know that going in, you'll be OK. Restaurant was loud, which helps drown out noise from any child or any group. Wouldn't recommend as a "romantic" restaurant."

Dined on 01/26/2013

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 23 for Marathon - 16th & Sansom

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

I have always been a fan of