Ресторан · Philadelphia · ⭐ 9.1/10 · 2452 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 20:15:50
Address: 1234 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States
Bud & Marilyn’s: A Love Letter to a Wisconsin Supper Club
Every detail at Bud & Marilyn’s traces back to a real place: The Spot, the supper club Marcie Turney’s grandparents ran in Ripon, Wisconsin for four decades. Turney and her partner Valerie Safran rebuilt that memory in Midtown Village — vintage wallpaper, honeyed light, Midwestern generosity — and staffed it with one of Philadelphia’s most respected kitchens.
The Story
Turney and Safran are the couple credited with transforming Midtown Village into a dining destination, opening a string of beloved restaurants and boutiques. Bud & Marilyn’s, named for grandparents Bud and Marilyn Briese, is their most personal project: an American comfort-food restaurant that treats nostalgia as a cuisine, from the supper-club decor to recipes that read like family heirlooms updated by a professional.
What to Order
Marilyn’s fried chicken defines the house: half a bird with warm biscuits, zucchini pickles, salted honey butter and hot sauce. The beer-battered Wisconsin cheese curds with pickled morita salsa and charred green onion ranch are the starter everyone copies but nobody matches, and the short rib stroganoff — hand-cut egg noodles, trumpet mushrooms, horseradish crème fraîche — shows the kitchen’s finesse. Retro cocktails and a thoughtful dessert list complete the supper-club arc.
The Space
Custom wallpaper drawn from a vintage pattern sets the “grandmom’s rec room” tone, warmed by wood, leather booths and low golden light. It is intimate without being precious — as right for a second date as for a table of old friends.
Who It’s For
Anyone nostalgic for family-restaurant warmth, couples who want comfort food executed seriously, and visitors looking for the Philadelphia neighborhood-dining story in one room.
Good to Know
Do I need a reservation? Recommended for dinner Thursday through Sunday.
What are the signatures? The fried chicken, the Wisconsin cheese curds and the short rib stroganoff.
Is brunch or lunch served? Hours vary — check current schedules; dinner is the constant.
Are vegetarians accommodated? Yes — salads, vegetable plates and rich meat-free comfort dishes rotate through the menu.
Is it a good date spot? One of Midtown Village’s coziest — book a booth and start with cocktails.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–15:00, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
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Visitor reviews
Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 20:15:50
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Our server, Jackson, was incredibly friendly and took wonderful care of us. Tasty food and drinks. Love the atmosphere and decor. We'll definitely be back!
First time… will definitely be back! My friend and I were served by Kelly, and she was wonderful. My friend asked her what the reviews were on one of the dishes, and she replied, 'It can be controversial… it's a mix…
I was there for my birthday and really loved everything we tried. The Nashville hot chicken with house-made ranch was incredibly tasty. I also really loved the crispy cheese sticks and the shrimp po'boy rolls. It was…
Dim lighting with candles, the servers and hosts were kind and attentive. The food was tasty. Definitely ask for recommendations, they'll give them! The alcohol was tasty! The restrooms were clean — 3 separate unisex roo…
We went to Bud & Marilyn's for a late breakfast after seeing all the wonderful reviews. We were seated quickly and arrived just a minute before brunch ended, but they still took us in, which was nice. However, the food w…