Marathon - 16th & Sansom – American
This vibrant Center City cornerstone hums with the energy of a classic urban bistro, where floor-to-ceiling windows invite the city’s pulse into a space filled with the comforting aroma of simmering matzoh ball soup and golden, pan-seared pierogies. The menu celebrates elevated comfort, offering a soulful journey from bubbling pots of vegetarian chili to the nostalgic indulgence of creamy, oven-baked mac and cheese. It is a welcoming sanctuary where the bustle of the street fades behind plates of crispy calamari and shared flatbreads, making every meal feel like a warm neighborhood homecoming.
121, South 16th Street, 19102 +12155693278 https://www.eatmarathon.com0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, kosher, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Crispy Calamari - $14.5: jalapeño, cilantro, spicy aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Plate - $13.5: pita, feta cheese, kalamata olives, pickled vegetables Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elijah’s Baked Mac & Cheese - $13.5: herbs, panko bread crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $13.5: whole grain honey mustard Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Seared Potato Cheese Pierogies - $14.5: caramelized onions, lemon chive sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Margherita Flatbread - $13.5: marinara, fresh mozzarella, basil oil, arugula, parmigiano-reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Sally's Chicken Matzoh Ball Soup - $9.5: Chicken, matzoh ball Dietary tags: Kosher, Whole30, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $7: Chicken, noodles Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Chili - $8.5: sour cream, cheddar jack, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Soup - $7.5: sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Grilled Chicken Cobb - $17.5: crisp greens, avocado, blue cheese crumbles, tomato, bacon, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moroccan Salmon Salad - $19.5: crisp greens, marinated couscous, cucumber, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, almonds, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken & Sesame Salad - $17.5: field greens, napa cabbage, cucumber, carrot, radish, edamame, sesame seeds, crispy wontons, almonds, citrus sesame vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $16: cucumber, feta, tomato, shaved red onion, kalamata olives, crisp greens, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marathon Classic Caesar - $15.5: romaine, croutons, parmesan, caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Shrimp Arugula Salad - $19.5: avocado, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, red onion, shaved parmesan, lemon vinaigrette Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Marathon Burger - $18.5: sirloin, short rib, and chuck blend, vermont cheddar, caramelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, marathon bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato, country bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- 18hr Brisket Press - $18.5: caramelized onions, provolone cheese, horseradish dijon, ciabatta, coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb-Marinated Grilled Chicken - $22: boneless chicken breast, mashed potatoes, corn fricassée, basil oil Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $25.5: whole grain honey mustard, mashed potatoes, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Parm - $23.5: marinara, mozzarella, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh basil, capellini pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jambalaya - $22.5: andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $21: blackened shrimp, salsa verde, pico de gallo, fresh avocado, cilantro Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Vegetable Capellini - $18.5: spinach, cremini mushrooms, tomato, asparagus, parmigiano-reggiano, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Chicken Tortellini - $21.5: blush sauce, roasted peppers, spinach, parmigiano-reggiano Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pasta Bolognese - $22: beef, veal, & pork meat sauce, shaved parmigiano-reggiano, pappardelle pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Hand-Cut Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $8: with gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Broccoli - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Chocolate Mousse Fudge Cake - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Apple Pie - $8.5: vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake - $8.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Brownie Sundae - $7.5: vanilla ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Elixir Coffee - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cappuccino - $6.5
- Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Green Monster Smoothie - $9.5: spinach, organic apple juice, banana, low fat frozen yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- PB&B Smoothie - $9.5: natural creamy peanut butter, banana, honey, low fat frozen yogurt
Restaurants near Marathon - 16th & Sansom
- Strangelove's — American
- The Library Bar — American
- Monk's Cafe — American
- U-Bahn — American
- The Happy Rooster — American
- Green Eggs Cafe — American
- DBG — American
- Tapster — American
- Lucky Strike — American
- OCF Coffee House — American
- Bob and Barbara's — American
- Van Leeuwen — American
