Bud & Marilyn's

Bud & Marilyn’s is a neighborhood restaurant at the corner of 13th and Locust in Philadelphia’s Midtown Village. The setting brings together a dining room, bar seating, and a chef’s counter, creating several ways to settle in for a meal or a drink. Part of the dining room, along with the bar and chef’s counter, is available to walk-in guests on a first-come, first-served basis.

The menu takes an American-inspired approach to comfort food, with a focus on familiar dishes that are simply and carefully prepared. The style is relaxed and approachable rather than formal, making the restaurant suitable for a casual dinner, a weekend brunch, or drinks at the bar. The food is paired with a beverage program that includes cocktails, wine, and beer, with a rotating selection of drink and food offers during weekday happy hour.

Brunch is served on weekends, while dinner extends through the evening. The restaurant’s schedule gives the space different rhythms across the day, from a daytime meal to a longer dinner or a stop for drinks. Its neighborhood character and emphasis on genuine hospitality make it a natural fit for diners looking for a comfortable Midtown Village gathering place.

Bud & Marilyn’s also works for celebrations and larger gatherings, with space for parties of up to 100. The combination of a full dining room, bar, and counter seating allows smaller visits to feel distinct from group occasions. Larger parties can contact the restaurant for event details and arrangements.

The restaurant’s name and character are connected to a Midwestern restaurant tradition, reflected in its straightforward comfort-food outlook and friendly service style. That sense of familiarity carries through the food, drinks, and setting without turning the restaurant into a themed space. Bud & Marilyn’s suits brunch plans, casual dinners, happy-hour meetups, and groups seeking an accessible meal in Midtown Village.