Marathon Grill — Restaurant in Philadelphia

Fantastic Meal with Thoughtful Service at Marathon Grill

Our recent visit to Marathon Grill was an absolute pleasure. From start to finish, everything about the experience was seamless and enjoyable. We had a reservation but arrived a bit early, and the staff kindly seated us right away, a nice start to what turned out to be a standout meal.

Our server, Greg, was exceptional, attentive, courteous, and well-informed. With my gluten sensitivity, dining out can be tricky, but Greg navigated it gracefully. He was knowledgeable about the menu and, when unsure, double-checked with the kitchen to ensure everything was safe for me. His care and professionalism were deeply appreciated.

The food? Excellent across the board. I opted for the special of the day, an ahi tuna salad, and it was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. I was impressed by how many gluten-free options were available, which made ordering feel relaxed rather than limiting.

Everyone at the table found something to love. My boys were thrilled with their choices, the Marathon Burger and the cheesesteak, both hearty portions served with crispy fries. My husband also selected a daily special, broiled mahi mahi tacos, and raved about the flavor and texture.

The entire meal was served quickly and arrived at just the right temperature, a testament to the kitchen's timing and quality. Beyond just being a great restaurant for those with dietary needs, Marathon Grill proved to be a versatile spot for the whole family.

Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking for a delicious, welcoming, and well-run dining experience. We’ll definitely...

Went there for lunch with a friend of mine. Upon arriving we were kinda standing there for a while waiting to be seated. I understand when things get busy but none of the other employees acknowledged us or told us to wait to be seated or anything. Both the person seating us and the waitress seemed uninterested when helping us as well. We got the sampler which had chicken fingers, calamari, cheesesteak wontons and sweet potato fries. The wontons were good but for some reason the cheese whiz came with hot sauce in it which ruined the experience a bit. The sweet potato fries and the calamari were our favorites. The chicken fingers were really good as well but very filling. We were pretty much full after eating the sampler. Their fizzy drinks tasted like tap water. We ordered the vegetable capellini pasta with added herb roasted chicken and the make your own burger for the main dishes. Both were very average if not below average. The pasta is a good option if you're looking for something light but the chicken kind of dragged it down for being so dry. The marinade however was very flavorful, I just couldnt enjoy it because of the dryness. The burger was also dry. We requested it be cooked medium and while it looked cooked perfectly it lacked any juiciness and the char grilled flavor overwhelmed everything else. I think the sampler might have been the best dish of the day. Very average. We had to wait around for almost an extra hour to get our check and get the payment through. And for some reason they don't...

~ It was a beautiful day so I decided to go on a walk-about in search of an outside dining area for lunch. I came across this appealing restaurant with outside tables & huge letters on the side "MARATHON." At that point I knew this was the finish line regarding my lunch run.

First Impressions: Encased with glass walls, it allows a perspective customer to see inside & current customer to see outside, which adds to the "city life" magnetism of this establishment. I decided to be seated outside in the shade, the table & chairs were very plain & black, but I was pleased with the view of the beautiful skyscrapers.

A waiter came out promptly, & I put in my IcedTea/Turkey Burger/Fries order in(pictured), & informed him that I only had 30 minutes to eat lunch. He responded "no problem sir, your food will be out in 10." To my surprise it was..The first bite of this burger was beyond scrumptrulescent. The CRISPY applewood bacon was the salty combatant to the sweet apple slaw & apple mostarda. The smoked gouda clung to the wheat bun to hold everything together for each bite of blissfulness. The fries get an honorable mention for their crispiness, but nothin to call home to mommadukes about.

Recommendations: The burger patty circumference was not comparable in size to the buns, thus being left with a 15-20% bun excess. The outside table & chairs seemed like they were missing something, maybe a more decorative look or splash of color.

The Don approves of this establishment &...