Marathon Grill - Philadelphia

I definitely overordered for myself, but everything I tried was excellent. I started with an iced tea, which was one of the best I've had. Many places serve watered-down iced tea, but at Marathon, it was richly brewed and actually tasted like tea—this is quite rare. Next, I enjoyed the Crispy Calamari, Elijah’s Mac & Cheese, and the Turkey Club. The calamari and mac & cheese were both fantastic; every bite made me crave another. The Turkey Club, on the other hand, was just average. By the time I got to the club sandwich, I was already full and ended up removing all the bread, just enjoying the bacon, turkey, and tomato instead. Everything was fresh, and the portions were generous for such affordable prices. I was really impressed with this place—it's simple, convenient, and budget-friendly. The service was quick and friendly as well. If I lived in Philly, I would definitely be a regular here.

We stopped by for lunch after arriving in Philly and dropping off our bags at the Loews hotel. The service was fairly quick, especially considering it seemed they were a bit understaffed. The food was delicious—the toast on my Reuben and the chicken on Nat's salad were perfectly crispy. We also tried the matzo ball soup, which was good but not something I'd highly recommend.

I wish I had ordered the pomegranate ribs, for myself. I had a taste and they were incredible.

It was nice very friendly place. Out of place, gritty Philly area and suddenly a real friendly spot. Nice, but weird.

The staff were incredibly friendly, and the food was outstanding. We highly recommend Marathon!