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Bud & Marilyn's, Philadelphia, PA

Bud & Marilyn's

4.5
4.5
5099 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Charming
Bud & Marilyn's is a retro American restaurant from Chef Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran. The menu features updated American comfort food utilizing fresh and local ingredients. Our bar features local craft beers, handmade American classic cocktails and an affordable wine list. Our focus is simple - good old American cooking, great drinks and warm hospitality.

Bud & Marilyn's is located in the heart of center city at the corner of 13th & Locust Street in the bustling Midtown Village neighborhood.

We currently offer indoor (STANDARD) and outdoor seating for parties up to 4 guests maximum.

Happy Hour is only available at our bar and outdoor seating.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (215) 546-2220
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Marcie Turney
  • Private party facilities
    Please contact us for private dining options.
  • Area
    Center City
  • Cross Street
    S. 13th Street
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot located across the street at the corner of 13th & Locust.
  • Public transit
    Take the Broad Street Line to Walnut Locust Station Take the PATCO high-speed line to the 13th & Locust stop
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 5,099 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bud & Marilyn's delights with its "fun atmosphere" and "great service," offering standout dishes like the "amazing meatloaf" and "delicious cheese curds." Diners praise the "creative menu" and "phenomenal food," while the "cozy vibe" and "friendly staff" enhance the dining experience. A must-visit for comfort food lovers!

5,099 Reviews
  1. Andrey

    Philadelphia

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Loud but best place in town for fried chicken, will be back before too long.

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  2. Bob

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our first time here. Food was mediocre but nice atmosphere. Not many choices for vegetarians.

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  3. Pira

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    31 reviews

    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I’ve been here several times. And this time I’m disappointed with chicken and waffle. I used to get an entire piece of chicken. This time it’s only a few slices of friend chicken. And the seat ruin my pants because it’s ripped and scratchy

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  4. Carisa

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always make time to go to Bud & Marilyn’s whenever we are in the Philly area. The service is wonderful from the moment you walk through the door. The menu is creative and delicious. We can’t wait for a return trip to this Philly culinary star.

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  5. Kristin

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique and delicious choices, lots of energy, lots of people, great “Saturday night” atmosphere.

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  6. Justine

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Cute. Good food. Service was fast and good.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  7. George

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Never disappoints! Food and drinks are delicious. Service is friendly, helpful and attentive. Prices are reasonable. Warm, fun and inviting vibe. What more could you want?

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  8. Julia

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The coffee cake pancakes were incredible as well as all of the drinks

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  9. Hutch

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    3.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My friends and I went for the fried chicken which we were really excited about because it was some of the best in the city. We placed three orders for it and also for drinks. The chicken came out just after the drinks which we thought was a bit fast. I haven’t been there for while, but the chicken took a bit of time because it was made to order. I don’t think this chicken was MTO, it seemed as though it had been sitting under heat lamps. It was dry, and not particularly hot. Was it terrible? No but nothing like we had had before there. We ate it. In previous visits the chicken was moist and the first bite let a bit of steam out of it. All three dishes came out like this so it’s not as though we had off dish. I can’t recommend the chicken to anyone anymore. The biscuits were delicious. The Old Fashioneds are tiny. I’ve never had a drink so small.

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  10. LadyDi

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    33 reviews

    4.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always enjoy brunch and drinks before an Eagles game. Have never been disappointed by the food.

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FAQs

Bud & Marilyn's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (215) 546-2220.

Bud & Marilyn's is rated 4.5 stars by 5099 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bud & Marilyn's

1234 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    S. 13th Street
  • Area
    Center City
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot located across the street at the corner of 13th & Locust.
  • Public transit
    Take the Broad Street Line to Walnut Locust Station Take the PATCO high-speed line to the 13th & Locust stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Marcie Turney
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
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