Most of the pizzas offered at Papa Murphy are relatively low in sugar but high in sodium. You must restrict yourself to one or maximum two slices of any pizza ordered at Papa Murphy if you're a diabetic. You can pick salads which are low in sodium to keep your sugar levels in check.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for Diabetics:
Avoid desserts and salad dressings when you order salads at Papa Murphy. Always skip the Pizzas which are high in sodium content if you are diabetic. Almost all family and large size pizzas are high in sodium and hence should be avoided. Also, avoid stuffed pizzas at Papa Murphy if you're a diabetic.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Papa Murphy:
Chicken Bacon Artichoke - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 230 calories, 12g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 530mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Tuscan Chicken and Sausage - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 430mg sodium, 16g carbs, Less than 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 12g Protein
Gourmet Vegetarian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Chicken Garlic - Thin Family/Large Slice (Only one slice)
Most foods served at Papa Murphy are high in sodium content. However, there are certain Pizzas types and salads that you can try without spiking your blood pressure levels. Also, you must restrict your pizza intake to maximum 2 slices to keep the sodium consumption in check.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for High Blood Pressure:
Avoid all Regular Large Pizza Slices and Family Pizza Slices at Papa Murphy. While the sodium content in Regular Medium Pizza Slices is low, we recommend you skip them as well. Also, keep Stuffed Large Pizza Slices and Stuffed Family Pizza Slices at bay when ordering at Papa Murphy. Salads may sound healthy, but most salads offered at Papa Murphy are also high in sodium.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Papa Murphy:
Garden Veggie - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Gourmet Vegetarian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
Hawaiian - Thin Family/Large Slice (No more than two slices)
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High Cholesterol at Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy takes care of people with different health preferences and offers multiple varieties of pizzas and salads to choose from. You can order thin crust family or large size pizza to keep the cholesterol levels down at Papa Murphy. Don't eat too many slices and restrict yourself from consuming more than 2 slices to balance your cholesterol levels.
Foods to Avoid at Papa Murphy for High Cholesterol:
Skip the pizzas on the menu under family or large pizza slices. Stuffed family size slices and stuffed large size slices are also high in cholesterol and must be avoided at Papa Murphy. In the Appetizers, make sure to avoid Thick 'n' Cheesy Homebaked Bread. You can enjoy all kinds of salads at Papa Murphy except Chicken Bacon Artichoke Salad for its high cholesterol content.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Papa Murphy:
Garden Veggie - Thin Family Slice/Regular Family Size/Thin Large Size (Max. 2 slices)
Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 8g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 4g), 330mg sodium, 20g carbs, 3g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 8g Protein
Hawaiian - Thin Family Slice/Regular Family Size/Thin Large Size (Max. 2 slices)
Nutritional Facts: 210 calories, 11g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 5g), 340mg sodium, 18g carbs, 1g sugar, Less than 1g fiber, 10g Protein
First things first.... Ask for Stephanie as your server!! It's A MUST. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and attentive. She overheard me speaking aloud about if the frittata was good or not from 3 tables away and came over to tell me about them. She is hands down the best server I ever had. If you have to wait before being seated, make sure you have drinks at the bar with Conner as your bartender. He was amazing and the drinks were great. Their brunch is great!! Great menu, portions, and FLAVOR!!! The pastries they serve before your meal comes out are baked fresh and taste like heaven. This will be a regular Saturday or Sunday brunch spot for me!
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karen c.
The food is delicious. The chilaquiles and the parmesan crusted chicken breast are one of my favorite dishes. I do have to say their customer service has gone down quite a bit. The last times I have come, the servers barely come to the table to check on us. The food comes out a bit cold as if it had been sitting in the back for a while.. I was in today, the server came to our table maybe 4 times. We asked for ketchup, she didn't bring it until we were done eating. I had to get somebody else to bring me coffee because our server was nowhere to be found. I still come back from time to time because the chilaquiles are one of my favorites, but I do wish they would work on the quality of the service & bring it back to what it used to be a few years ago!
(3)
Diedre R.
I'll tell you once I received the invite to this place for a friends birthday and viewed the menu, I wasn't looking forward to coming here. Most times I find that places that are considered "classy casual" are way more hype (read:expensive) than they need to be but I actually ended up being pleased with the food and service that our party received. It has a nice layout, but is not the place to go if you want to be slightly loud. Maybe the bar area is louder than the dining room, but I kept feeling like I needed to lower my voice in the dining room. I viewed the menu beforehand, and wasn't impressed with the $20+ entrees and even less so with the $15+ salads. I understand that its all farm fresh etc, but I'm under the impression that should make it a little cheaper. Our waitress, Sarah, was new and went over the 5 minute spill of the restaurant specials and all the other stuff I tuned out since I had made up my mind before going of what I was going to order. She was super nice and very knowledgeable of the restaurant in the short time she has worked there. I went with the Oysters ($11), which technically is a shared plate item and mashed potatoes ($6) which is a side item and is not sold together as an entree. That was the only thing on the entire menu that appealed to me, and both were fantastic. I received 6 oysters (which makes me wonder how this is a shared plate) and a nice amount of mashed potatoes. Someone else in my party had the Spinach and Sausage meatloaf, she'd been here before and had that dish, and was familiar with it so, that was an easy selection for her and she was pleased with it this time also. Another person had the Roasted Mountain chicken, and I was quite impressed with the size of the chicken breast and she stated that it was flavored very well. Our server had described it as "African" flavored, and neither of us knew what that meant, but the person that had it said that it was like curry flavored, but not really curry tasting. I'm still lost. Another had the brisket which came with mashed potatoes and a vegetable mixture, she'd eaten it before I got done with my six oysters, so I have to give that a plus based on her. Since it was two people in our party birthday, (mines and my friends) we asked about birthday desserts and was told that we could choose two, which we did. There was no mention at that time that it wasn't complimentary, so I was surprised to see it at half price on my tab. I had the grilled pound cake and was not only mesmerize at how pretty it was displayed, but it was also VERY tasty. The amount of peaches I received on the dessert allowed me to give each person in our party at least 2-3 to taste. The other birthday person had the Mocha cake. It also was displayed beautifully, but was super rich in taste. Its like death by chocolate to the tenth power. The winner of the evening was the cucumber martinis ($15), which are not on the menu, but Sarah asked the bartender to make me one and she did, and it was better than any other I've had this summer, so I suggested to her that she tells those in charge to put that on the menu. The only complaint I have, was I asked for extra cucumbers, and she came back and said the bartender said she was out of cucumbers, which is probably unlikely since they have a drink on the menu that includes cucumbers (Green Machine) and when I initially asked about a cucumber flavored drink, both the waitress at the bar and Sarah suggested that particular drink to me, so I doubt they all of sudden ran out of cucumbers after two cucumber martinis. I would think if someone spent $30 on two drinks, they should be able to have all the cucumber garnish they like from a place that is "local farm supplied". I wouldn't make plans to go back, but would consider it if someone invite me.
(3)
Claire H.
What a wonderful place!! My family and I had such an amazing dinner there! I have loved coming to Murphy's for a while now! The layout of the restaurant is so quaint and really charming! I love how you can sit on the patio or in one of the other amazing rooms inside! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and was fabulous ! For dinner I had the Salmon Steak and it was cooked to perfection! Overall Murphy's is an experience you can't miss! I love going there for all occasions!
(5)
Allison M.
The grilled artichokes are worth coming for alone. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. I had the fried green tomato sandwich. I feel as though the goat cheese was a miss. An aioli or lemon-based dressing would have been more suitable. The overall flavor was a bit bland. Will come back and give it another try, if only for a glass of wine and artichokes :)
(3)
Kelly M.
Wow, I've had Murphy's bookmarked for a while. My mom came in town a few weeks ago so we decided to check it out. We initially sat at the bar while our table was being prepared and unfortunately my initial impression went downhill from the moment we interacted with the bartender. She made us feel completely unwelcome. We finally escaped this unfriendly wine slinger and were taken to our table on the patio. Our server was much friendlier (thank goodness)... The food was good, we had the Grilled Artichoke, Tuna Tartare, and Three Cheese Flatbread. My boyfriend got the Trout and it was a little dry and left something to be desired. Nothing really blew us away here. I love the highlands and the idea of Murphy's but my experience was totally "meh" and there are plenty of other restaurants in this price range I'd hit over this place for dinner. Perhaps brunch will do us better? Sorry, Murphy's!
(3)
Mauricio A.
Yearly, a fellow foodie picks a place to go celebrate his birthday dinner. This happens to be the location picked for 2015. We got there right on time for our reservations, so our party got seated. Ordered drinks and quickly got our menu, just to find out it was a special menu with "Happy Birthday Terrence" On the top, nice touch Murphy's. We ordered some appetizers to share and paired them with some wines. Later got out entrees, which were great, I ordered the Roasted Springer Mountain Chicken, which was amazing by itself. Really enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere of this place. We will make sure to check it out again soon!
(4)
Art C.
Not impressed. Everything on the menu sounded super good and I was very exited to try Murphy's. Tried the chicken, meatloaf, truffle mac n cheese and all those items were super bland. I spent half the money at South City kitchen and they have some really good food. In short its a nice place but just overhyped in my opinion.
(2)
Whitney T.
Very good food! The Parmesan Crusted Chicken is great and their mac & cheese is phenom! I wish I could remember the name of the entree I originally ordered. It was a type of fish with grits that reminded you of rice...my server recommended it but I was not a fan at all. Also, I love the fact that they support local farmers, etc.
(4)
Bonnie B.
What a difference staying away almost 3 years has made! Our service at the bar was stellar! There just cannot be a better bartender than Jordan! Professional, helpful, friendly & great to look at ! We dined on brisket which was as delicious as Jordan described! We also dined on the ahi tuna salad which was light & refreshing. The Tuna was exceptional! Jordan surprised us with delicious desserts and holy cow we ate them both... Bonzo & carrot cake...now we cannot wait to go back! Wonder what I'll have? #murphyslove
(4)
Will S.
2nd time at this place, but this time for dinner. I'll have to say that I much prefer this place for dinner compared to brunch. Friday night, no reservation, about 30 minute. We decided to sit at the bar, which is kinda small, but I enjoyed the atmosphere. At this time, there weren't many people standing over us waiting for a table. We started with the fried calamari, and it had to have been the best I've ever had. It was tender, not chewy (like most places), and the batter was light and well seasoned. I'd come back to this place just for this and a drink. For dinner I had the Guinness Braised Brisket with horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans. Great meal. The brisket was done very well and was easily eaten with just a fork. The horseradish in the mashed potatoes wasn't overwhelming. Girlfriend had the Grilled Enchanted Springs Georgia Trout. Sadly I didn't get to taste, but she described the trout as tasting very fresh and didn't have, or need, any seasoning. She really enjoyed it. Bartender was great and the food came out quickly. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Price wise, I think dinner is way more reasonable than their brunch.
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Victoria T.
Lovely place for brunching! I ordered the Eggs Virginia Highland. It had spinach, poached eggs on foccacia, and sun dried tomato hollandaise. If you love poached eggs, then this one is for you. The side I had for it was home fries, which basically are potato wedges. A nice and classy place with plenty of seating on busy Sundays.
(5)
Caroline B.
Murphy's is a fantastic place to go if you are looking for a date night or a small group of kids to go to a fun, kid friendly, authentic little cafe. The french doors surrounding the main dining area make the whole place seem light, airy, and comfortable. are you looking for one of best Italian places in Virginia Highlands? well, hit this place up. The waiters are kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. They will offer the best price and food for your seemingly high or low standards. Ask for Stephanie~ trust me, it's worth it, and it's a must.
(5)
Melissa D.
Nothing about this restaurant was disappointing. The atmosphere was relaxed and the food was delicious. The scallop special and brisket were both amazing as well as the tiramisu dessert. I highly recommend sitting on the patio if the weather is nice. One of the cutest restaurant patios by far
(5)
Joseluis A.
shrimp and grits. thats whats up. murphys has over 600 reviews on yelp. 4 star review average. chances are you wont read mine so imma keep this short and sweet, like me. the way your momma likes it. ooohh snap.
(4)
Julie S.
I've lived here for 6 years and this was my first time going to Murphy's for the brunch I've been hearing about. We went first thing on Sunday, so it was quiet, but the crowd was definitely picking up by the time we left. I had previewed the menu and it looked a pricey, especially since things like toast cost extra. However, what I did not realize is that they bring out a basket full of muffins and biscuits. Yum! We did not finish the muffins and asked for a box. Our waiter didn't just bring a box, he brought another muffin so we would each have one for home. That was a nice touch. I had the Eggs Slum Mulligan which exceeded my expectations. The others in the party got the malted waffle and the hash- those were very good as well. We keep hearing about the toll house pie, so we took a piece for home. Overall, I see why everyone keeps raving about Murphy's.
(5)
Stef T.
Murphy's is an Atlanta classic. If you live in Atlanta and haven't been to Murphy's, you're not a true Atlantian. Right on the corner of Virginia and Highland, this restaurant doubles as a brunch cafe by day and a date-night dinner and drinks spot at night. Breakfast and brunch on the weekends get crowded. Expect a 30 minute wait but if its nice outside, you can enjoy the weather or browse some of the boutiques across the street. You can also order a drink from the bar and sip it outside while you wait :) The menu and food is pretty typical American cafe-style: pancakes and eggs for breakfast, sandwiches and salads for lunch (I haven't actually been for dinner). They have valet parking but there is tons of free off street parking and side streets within walking distance. Definitely check it out if you haven't been!
(4)
Nicole S.
Amazing breakfast. Had about a 30 minute wait on a Saturday for 2 people. Complementary parking up front. Started off with a Latte, which was very tasty. A basket of lavender muffins and THE BEST biscuits came to our table (we devoured and they brought more biscuits for free). The biscuits came with peach homemade jam and a berry jam. Both equally as good. I got the Virginia Highlands eggs. First time having poached eggs and they were delicious. Also, got a side of French toast, which came with a glazed banana. I'm a huge French toast fan and it was definitely in my top ten list. Overall, great service, good atmosphere. Definitely will come back :)
(5)
Matt M.
Murphy's is a consistent staple of the Atlanta dining scene. It isn't the newest (its decades old), nor the trendiest, but you can dine at Murphy's in a casual upscale atmosphere and know that your dining experience is going to be phenomenal. Their food is delicious (shout out to their mac & cheese and French Onion soup) and they have service to match.
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Karen C.
In all my years in Atlanta, I had never tried Murphy's brunch before. I know, shame on me. Its popularity instilled fear within me - fear of the crowds, the lines, the hangry folks impatiently waiting eggs, coffee, and mimosas. Atlanta takes its weekend brunches seriously, with wait-times of 30 minutes at the average restaurant. However, a good friend of mine was leaving to study abroad for 2 years and, when asked where she'd like to eat before she left, she told me she wanted to try Murphy's brunch. She had only ever been there for dinner and, like me, has heard rave reviews from everyone here about the brunch experience. We arrive at Murphy's on a Sunday at 11:45, braced for a long, long wait. A "complimentary" valet greeted us at the door and parked the car for us. When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that there was a table open for us right away. We got to sit out on the patio right by the window, and it was gorgeous. Pretty little flowers, bright sunlight, and pedestrians for some people-watching - what more could we want on a Sunday morning? Our server was very sweet and helpful. She offered answers to our questions and, when she didn't know the answer, she volunteered to find out for us. I found Murphy's brunch menu to be rather pedestrian. Nothing stood out as particularly unique. They only had 1 option each of the sweeter dishes (waffles, pancakes, and french toast) and a variety of egg dishes. After much debate, I ordered the Eggs Slum Mulligan and my friend got the Eggs Virginia Highland + a side of French Toast. Complimentary bread basket - 1 biscuit and 1 cinnamon muffin each. This came with an adorable plate of raspberry jam, peach jam, and butter. The biscuits were soft and buttery and tasted sooo good with (even more) butter and jam. The muffins I found to be a bit too sweet, and I think they had fennel seeds? The seeds made them unique, but I would prefer them without. Eggs Slum Mulligan - I loved the crispy, salty pieces of bacon scattered through the dish. You can't go wrong with a hash of potatoes, onions, and bell peppers either. My only gripe with the dish would be the eggs. The poached eggs were wonderfully oozy, but lacked salt. A sprinkle of salt on them would have made a world of difference. My friend enjoyed her Eggs Virginia Highland, although she was surprised by the size of the foccacia that came with it. The french toast she said was tasty, but nothing special. Service was great and friendly. My coffee mug never stayed empty for long! But now, I must go back to the "complimentary" valet parking here. I understand that people are expected to tip valet drivers and that those who don't are douchebags. So after our meal, my friend and I came out and the valet pulled my car around. He opened the door for me and I thought, "Hm, how nice of him." When we sat down, we went through our purses to find some tips for the driver. To our embarrassment and horror, neither of us had any change - only $20 bills. This whole time, the driver is holding on to my door and just waiting. He would not let go. We whispered furiously, "Oh my god, what do we do? We'll be douchebags! But we have no change!!" After 5 minutes of flustered digging through every pocket in our purses and wallets, the guy still has not let go of my door. Finally, I asked him, "Would you happen to have change for a $20?" At which he said "yes" and went back to the valet area to gather change. I didn't let the valet situation affect the number of stars I gave. I know I'm in the wrong for accepting the complimentary valet parking without first checking if I had money to tip. Still. Just stand there and wait for us to tip! Even if I did have change for the driver, it's quite rude to literally block and hang on to the door for a tip. I really loved the service and the beautiful patio view at Murphy's. However, I found the brunch food to be good, but nothing extraordinary. One thing's for sure, though: I'll be sure to do street-side parking next time.
(3)
Michelle K.
Our first visit here was fantastic. My friends and I were craving a great brunch place after running the Hot Chocolate 5K this year and Murphy's was at the top of the list. We've all wanted to try this place for quite some time so it was the perfect opportunity since we were in the area. I had one of their frittatas only because it came with goat cheese and was very pleased with my order. On Sundays, this place is super packed so luckily we got 4 seats at the bar and service was just as great there so the overall experience was definitely a positive one. All of my friends enjoyed their menu choices and we look forward to visiting again when the weather gets warmer out to enjoy their patio.
(4)
Connie A.
Oh haaay, 2 hour wait for party of 10! Just what everybody wants! I know what you're thinking. Why in hell would you give them 4 stars then, girl? In reality, I didn't endure the full 2 hours because I'm that extremely late friend that you have who casually shows up and everybody forgets that she's late. Yup. Besides that, the party that graciously had our table apparently sat there for (a mere) 4 hours and management was having trouble kicking them out. DUDE. Our reservation was at 8 so you were there since 6pm and it is now past 10pm.... what are you doing with your lives? You can't hang out at home and talk? Apparently, the manager seeing how upset we were then went to the table and pleaded with free brunch to have them leave. You may say, "Nope. Not good enough" but they offered us every appetizer they had on their dinner menu for free. Enough to satisfy my belly! I ordered the Berkshire Pork Shank (apples, star anise, smoked salt, root vegetable mash) and it was divine. Impressively tender and flavorful... I definitely had a few glasses when I grabbed the plate, brought it close to my nose and said "Man this smells Asian" as I sniffed it. Tardy AND classy? I'm every man's fantasy. Despite my friends saying that this place deserves 2-3 stars, I'm giving you a 4, Murphy's. I hope to come back on better terms and maybe this will be a 5.
(4)
Monica M.
I was so pleasantly surprised with this gem of a restaurant. The food is great, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the service is excellent. A group of coworkers and I went out on a Tuesday night and for a weeknight the restaurant was pretty crowded. There was not a wait for a table but it was nice to see the restaurant so lively. I ordered the hickory grilled wagyu flat iron steak and it was good. The Peruvian potatoes were definitely a nice compliment to the meal. Although I would recommend the steak, I would definitely try the beef brisket. It looked amazing and it got some great reviews from the group. I will say the highlight of the meal though was the bonzo dessert. It is a combination of brownie, cheesecake, dark chocolate mousse, and whipped cream.. It was delicious and it was a really good size portion for sharing with the table. Overall, it was a great experience and plan on revisiting.
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Christine U.
I had heard a lot of good brunch-related things about Murphy's and we finally came here for a (day after) birthday brunch. We got there at maybe 1 something and the wait was about 30 minutes. Luckily it was a nice day to hang out outside. The pre-brunch biscuits are oh-my-god-amazing. I could make a meal out of just those biscuits. They are soft and fluffy and melt in your mouth. They don't even need the butter or jam they come with (but are good with those too). I wish they had a breakfast meal based off of these biscuits. You also get muffins which are good, but not as good as the biscuits. They have a lot of different eggs benedict-y dishes and both that I tasted were good. I had (VA highland and San Francisco) the Eggs Slum Mulligan which is a tasty skillet with eggs, bacon, cheese, and potato hash. My friend had the french toast which came with a caramelized banana and she loved it. Our server was enthusiastic although it took a minute to get my bloody mary ($7) and my friend's orange juice. I want to go back for dinner, brunch again, and to try the sticky toffee cake!
(4)
Karla F.
Awesome service & equally amazing food! The wine list is on point, too. I highly recommend.
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Tiff H.
The first time reviewing Murphy's I reviewed strictly brunch. I came here for dinner for my birthday, which called for a updated review. I made a reservation using Opentable, which only allowed for a maximum of 8 people. I commented on the available comment section asking for 9, which they allowed without making a fuss. We walked in right at 7:30 on a rainy day. There is complimentary valet parking, but we decided to park a little down the street to avoid the fee. We were seated in a crowded dark corner, but we didn't mind, as long as we could all be seated together. The seats on the outside of the table seemed to leak into the walkway, which made for some uncomfortable shifting when servers or other restaurant patrons tried to pass. The server brought out complimentary bread shortly after we made our order. She poured us olive oil to dip it in, which we could add freshly ground pepper and salt to. The bread crust was a little drier than I would have hoped, but our hungry stomachs didn't complain as we asked for a refill. I ordered the Guinness braised beef brisket, which sounded mighty tasty. After tasting my friend's flash fried calamari - she claimed it was the best calamari she has ever had, and I have to agree, it was quite good, I tasted another friend's fries, which came with her burger. I am quoting her words, that they tasted like McDonalds fries but with fresh potatoes (and that's a compliment, by the way). I was highly anticipating the taste of my brisket at this point. The brisket was a little dry, while I would have hoped for some melt in your mouth, tender meat. The flavors, however, were quite good, with the peculiar taste of the horseradish mashed potatoes and the sweetness of the roasted carrots. I switched out my green beans that came as a side with the dish for $2 more for the Truffle Mac and Cheese. I was slightly disappointed, but I cannot complain. There was barely a drop of truffle flavoring in the macaroni, and it became drier and drier as it continued to bake in the hot cast iron ramekin. Truffle oil always overwhelms a dish, which in this case it thankfully did not. However, I also could barely taste any trace of truffle. At the end of the meal, my friends ordered me a slice a cake, which turned out to be complimentary, and provided a candle and birthday song, mostly sung by my friends. Thanks to a great birthday dinner, it definitely provided for good conversation and a good time, I was just expecting more from a restaurant that many claim have one of the best brunches in Atlanta.
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Kevin J.
Excellent service. Excellent food. Parking is at a premium, but there is valet parking. I had the mountain springer roasted chicken. It was so juicy and succulent. My girlfriend had the seared tuna salad and she raved about it all night. We'll definitely be back.
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Heather H.
Bechamel sauce, come on? You can't even make a simple grilled cheese sandwich without it? Terrible way to save money! The sandwich was a wet, runny mess.
(2)
Mark H.
Made an OpenTable reservation for a table for two at 8:15 on Saturday April 18. The valet lot was full, so it took a minute longer to park. Right before walking into the restaurant, I received an email from OpenTable at 8:23 explaining Murphy's cancelled the reservation. We were 8 minutes late and the restaurant cancels our reservation? I discussed my displeasure with the hostess, and she said "it must be an OpenTable mistake". She was only marginally willing to try to find us another table. I strongly believe the restaurant cancelled the reservation and the hostess lied to us. Very weak.
(1)
Carrie B.
I continue to be unimpressed by this place. Service is mediocre on average and the menu is limited. As a vegetarian bored with their options, I decided to inquire about the statement on the menu "Many of our dishes can easily be prepared vegan or vegetarian upon request." The server informed me that they had a vegetarian pasta or I could leave the protein off of any of the salads. So basically, they can't "easily prepare" many of their dishes vegetarian or vegan. The icing on the cake is that I ordered the shrimp cobb salad with no shrimp or bacon and I still had the pleasure of being charged $17 for it. I'm so over this place and will make it a point to not return.
(1)
Katie M.
Amazing atmosphere with beautiful greenery and elegant decor. Complementary valet as well. Our waitress was pleasant and very professional! Excellent food and presentation!
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Rachel P.
Murphy's is one of Atlanta's best brunch spots. Awesome benedicts, great Irish coffees, and they even give you a basket of muffins and biscuits when you sit down. One tip: come early or be prepared for a wait, especially if you have a large party. They do a good job getting people in and out, but it's a busy spot!
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Joyce L.
If you want to eat dinner at a restaurant with a romantic/classy ambiance that always delivers in terms of service and taste, this is your place. I'm originally from NY, but went to school in Atlanta, so I always get annoyed when people up north discount Atlanta and all that it has to offer. I had guests in town during the July 4th weekend who were skeptical as to how great the food was down in the south and I seized this perfect opportunity to prove them wrong. Needless to say... they were blown away (& I'm not just saying that... my friends left the restaurant saying, "that was amazing. who would have thought." TOLD YOU SO) The dishes here are light and taste organic. My friends were surprised that the dishes weren't doused in butter, like they expected it to be (stereotyping is BAD, people!... but if you want classic heavy southern food, go to community q BBQ hehe). The portion size was just perfect, so we didn't feel disgustingly full after our meal. I got the saturday dinner special, which was the red wine braised short rib, and it was amazingggggg. I know the picture I am attaching makes it look burnt, but it wasn't. My iphone is just not skilled enough to capture how awesome it was. The other memorable dish was the salmon steak - the rice pilaf under the salmon was the shining star because it was so lemony and light (mmm carbs). I saw that many people were saying that it was pricey and for Atlanta, maybe so, but compared to the north where everything is ridiculously overpriced, I thought the prices here were spot on and I didn't mind "splurging". I'm just sad I didn't find this place sooner D:
(5)
Victor W.
Excellent food at very reasonable prices. I had a business meeting here and found the service great and the atmosphere perfect for a friendly lunch. I recommend the Vidalia onion soup to start. The sausage and spinach meatloaf sounds heavy and is certainly on the heavier side when you factor the mash potato, but overall it didn't feel disgustingly heavy. In fact, it was so moist and tasty. It comes with some string beans which were perfectly cooked. The cappuccino is also on the better side of restaurant made espresso drinks. Enjoy!
(5)
Susie H.
Sunday breakfast here. Place was packed at 1030 - 20-30 minute wait was the quote. The bar serves coffees, lattes, mochas, etc that are freshly made - great for those waiting before alcohol can be served. Each is served with fresh biscotti. $4 average price but very good. They move through the wait list very fast which is good because on cold/rainy days there's not a lot of room to wait. The menu is seasonal with a lot of fresh options. I had the crab cakes with poached eggs on top and a jalapeño holłandaise on top. Nothing too spectacular. In fact, the egg to crab cake ratio was off (too much egg). Served with home fries which were bland. The cheese grits were pretty standard - again nothing spectacular. The toast basket that is complimentary was one of the better choices. Overall, 5 star service but 3 star food. Samantha was our server and was very attentive. Murphy's is worth checking out but nothing too exciting. Other places nearby are better. But free valet was good until they ran out of room. Go, check it out - I'll go back just won't get the crab cake brunch.
(3)
Jen H.
I love this place for brunch everything is delicious you can't go wrong. I've had the eggs Benedict, salmon platter, Irish coffee and never been disappoint of any of the choices I made. I love being my out of town friends to this place. Love their service too!
(5)
Margaret H.
Oh. My. Gosh. A friend had recommended this place previously and I regret not going sooner. The food: We started with the meatball appetizer and the sauce was perfect. Perfectly spiced and I could've eaten this for a meal it was so delicious. My brother had the wagyu steak and it's nearly impossible for this not to be delicious beyond means. I had the wild shrimp scampi, which included risotto, kale, asparagus, and shrimp --- You canNOT go wrong with that combination of ingredients. How deliciously wonderful!! The service was fantastic! I appreciate how attentive they are, even when it's a busy night. Complimentary valet too since parking is so limited in the area. Go here! It'll be a treat!
(5)
Robin F.
This use to be one of my favorites but The lobster Cobb is off the menu and so is the gluten free brownie. The two things we loved.
(3)
Mindy P.
Everything here is good. I have never had anything bad. My favorite meal here is breakfast/brunch. I enjoyed Easter breakfast here with my girlfriends this morning. We sat in the covered heated patio and felt like Karate kid trying to catch and kill gnats or whatever the tiny flying bugs were. So maybe spray down the covered porch with something or light a citronella candle while prepping to open? However, overall we enjoyed the experience and loved our server (Courtnay?). Now, I love whole milk. Tip: On weekends, try to arrive by 10am to secure a seat without a wait...or the cookies will make you eat them while you wait. They will force you. They will run into your face.
(4)
April W.
Great atmosphere on a sunny day sitting outside. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. They aim to please. The food came out hot and it was delicious. I will come here again.
(5)
Eddie R.
Went to meet some friends for brunch. None of us have ever been hear but heard it was great. Well let me tell you. This place is awesome. I asked for recommendations from the wait staff. The staff was very informative. Our group ordered the crab cakes, chicken salad, pancake, Linda, shrimp & grits and mimosas. Wow. You know when you order something, your friends order something else and you wish you had ordered someone else's dish? Well, that didn't happens here. Everybody loved their dish. All the food was taste and filling. Example, I had the chiliquilli. Very interesting colors and look. That was my first thought. Once I cut into the dish and tasted it, now I know why it was a staff favorite. When you arrive, expect to wait. It was well worth the wait. I highly recommend.
(5)
Alex A.
One of the best things about the farm-to-table trend is that you don't have to look very far for high-quality ingredients. Murphy's embraces this and serves up some really great dishes. The portions are small - let's get that out of the way. But they make up for it with the right touch of seasonings across the board. I was hungry for some carbs and the waiter suggested mashed potatoes. Despite not being 90, it sounded like an okay idea and let me tell you - these are the best goddamn mashed potatoes I've had in years. The wine list is cranked to 11. Yelp says $$ but this is closer to $$$ if you don't want to leave starving. Last, the honor system cookie display on the counter. Will probably never see one of those if I live to be 89.
(4)
Michael C.
Let me say, up front, that it is hard to give a proper review when I wasn't eating there. I was only there for some mimosa's with a friend. The restaurant is beautiful. It is a very nice place to dine or go for drinks. I ended up ordering the Executive Mimosa which was more than sparkling wine and orange juice. It was fantastic. My visit was simple and sweet. I will be returning to actually dine and sample some of their wines. The options looked amazing.
(3)
Amy W.
The emphasis of brunch here is the egg. I'm not a fan of eggs, but their dishes are really wonderful. I had a San Francisco benedict. Also at the table was the VA Highlander, eggs slum mulligan, and the French toast. Eggs slum is a skillet potato dish, VA highlander was another vegetarian friendly benedict. The French toast is huge and comes with plenty of flavor. 4 stars because I feel the biscuit and muffin basket really outshines the food. If I'd just had those I would have been thrilled. The wait older brunch, and I imagine dinner, is a little long so definitely call ahead if possible. The dining area is a little cramped and groups of more than 4 can be awkward.
(4)
Cara S.
We loved this place! We had a great dinner here. I had the sausage and spinach meatloaf and it was seriously amazing. The bread was great and the flatbread. I also enjoyed a spring margarita (although it was very pricey). I would go back for an occasion but it is semi-expensive. Amazing experience, though.
(5)
Martina G.
Popped into Murphy's for an early dinner this evening. As soon as we entered, we were greeted and taken to our table. Our server, Loren (or maybe it was Lawrence?) was fantastic. He was quick, friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. My husband and I shared the calamari, which was delicious. He has the meatloaf which was tender and tasty. The basil gave it a fresh and herb-ey taste. I had the Cat's Meow (a cocktail, based on our server's suggestion), the beet and goat cheese salad and the truffle mac and cheese. I didn't detect a very strong truffle flavor to the mac and cheese but it was creamy and good. For dessert, we shared the orange creme brulee, which was unique and tasty. Espresso drinks were very well crafted. I will definitely return!
(4)
Katie R.
This is a great mid-casual restaurant in the Highlands. Think nice tablecloths, $18-22 mains, and dressy casual dress code. They have a great menu - not too large, but pretty varied with what they have. I've always enjoyed everything I have had here. It's not blow-you-out-of-the-water spectacular, but just really good food that is well prepared. I'm also a big fan of the wine list, and especially just sitting at the curved wine bar in the front. Again, not an extensive list, but what they have is a good mix of unique and staple wines. As many other reviews have mentioned, the brunch menu is really their shining star. I love their eggs benedict variety (so many options!), but everything they have is good. Keep in mind that they don't take reservations for brunch, so there can be quite a wait if you want to get in at peak brunch times. This is a go-to restaurant for me for business dinners and for when my parents are in town, if that helps.
(4)
Mark B.
Every time we go we are never disappointed. First I just like the location and feel of the restaurant. The wine counter when you walk in and the different rooms interior. The service is always outstanding and it is just one of the best restaurants in Atlanta and has stood the test of time. I like to go for late lunch when it is not so crowed. Brunch can be ridiculous! The flavors that the chef develops are always so pleasing and inspiring. This time I got the Georgia trout. Just superb sauce and fish cooked perfectly. I recommend Murphy's for lunch, dinner, Brunch or whenever. It is just a perfect spot whether solo or with your date. You will be very pleased and satisfied after the meal. I guess you can tell, I just love this place and it is always in my quarterly rotation. Enjoy!
(5)
Reena T.
Ok, so I am sitting at a table right now thinking how upset I am about this place. We got here at 4:30pm and the valet told us that they were not serving food yet but would seat us and at least have water. Well, that was a lie, they would not seat us, we had to wait in the bar area. Ok, normally I would be totally On my watch that, but this time there was a party of four people sitting at the bar who looked like they had been there since their clubbing the night before. They were so wasted and talking very loudly, about inappropriate things, that it was off putting. The other people waiting around were also getting upset. He bartender clearly didn't care because he kept serving them drinks. It made my whole experience here sour. However, I just got my food and it is great. Crab cakes all the way. I just wish they would tell their drunk guests that this is a family place and behavior like that is unacceptable. That is the only reason why I cannot give 5 stars today.
(4)
Julee D.
Given the long crowds here at brunch and dinner most days, I do not come here very often. Right before Memorial weekend, I met a friend here for lunch on her insistence. I had the Maine lobster Cobb salad which was very yummy. I also had a refreshing cucumber vodka based cocktail. It made me realize that I should come here more often. Perhaps right before holiday weekend is the ideal time in terms of lesser crowds.
(4)
Carter N.
Murphy's is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. I love the cozy homey feeling you get whenever you dine inside here. If you opt to sit on the patio on a nice spring or fall day you will be happy too. The crab cake sandwich is delicious and is loaded with crab meat! Tollhouse pie for dessert is also a must. Honestly I have never had a bad meal here and it is always one of my favorite places to go to when out of towners want a great meal in a cool neighborhood.
(4)
Qian L.
Was actually really looking forward to eating at Murphy's and had a good time with a group of friends but was overall disappointed in the food. The seafood dish I ordered was way too salty. The wait staff were great. Will come back for another try though.
(3)
Lena A.
Highly recommend making reservations as we waited longer than an hour to be seated. We started off with mussels, artisanal platter of cheese with jam, toasted bread and candied pecans which included Brie, goat cheese and a mild blue cheese, and fried calamari a house favorite. Since we were starving the basket of hot bread was enough to tide us over before our appetizers arrived. Then for our main entrees, I ordered the trout. My daughter ordered the spinach and sausage meatloaf, and my husband ordered the beef bourguignon. We all enjoyed our food. My daughter especially loved her meatloaf. For dessert, my son received a free tiramisu for his birthday which we really appreciated!
(4)
Emma G.
I came back to Murphy's to try brunch and I'm giving them another star for it! I think maybe they're just more of a brunch place. We enjoyed a leisurely 2.5 hour brunch on a Saturday afternoon here. The cappuccinos were delicious and perfectly dry. The basket of pastries that came out at the beginning was so freakin necessary and everything in it was fresh out of the oven and just so warm and flakey and doughey and awesome. We couldn't decide on a favorite pastry - they gave us blueberry muffins and biscuits, with a yummy selection of butters and jams. My boyfriend got the Waldorf chicken salad sandwich on a croissant and it was the star of the meal. I had serious sandwich envy. The croissant was awesome and the chicken salad was perfect. I got the Eggs Virginia Highland and it wasn't outstanding. The eggs were poached a little too rubbery, the hollandaise was a little too mayo-heavy. I definitely enjoyed it, but would probably select something else next time. The frittatas looked great and I'll probably try one of them. It was so lovely that they let us sit there and slowly keep ordering more coffees for such a long time- it's great not to feel rushed especially on a weekend afternoon. Friendly service (finally felt on-point this time).
(4)
Chantrice C.
Went here for Sunday brunch for a birthday. The food was just okay to me. I originally ordered the salmon and bagel and didnt really like it so I ordered scrambled eggs, sausage, and home fries. The portion size was good- I couldnt eat all of my food. Service was good. Overall I wouldnt mind returning if in the area for brunch but it wouldnt be at the top of my list of spots to go to.
(3)
Scarlett W.
Sunday evening to celebrate a couple of things, namely a birthday, graduation, Father's day, blah blah. Restaurant seemed pretty busy so that was a good indication. The grilled artichoke appetizer was highly recommended and came with two large artichoke hearts split in half with a lemon creamy sauce on the side. Apparently in order to eat an artichoke leaf, you must get the meat off with your teeth, who knew. The sauce was super delicious and didn't overpower the flavor of the artichoke leaf. I ordered the Georgia trout which they have apparently revamped to include corn mash, which is cool. It seemed more like creamed corn and the skin of the trout was crispy which was a nice counterbalance to the tenderness of the fish. The smashed tomatoes were also a nice complement along with the beans. As for dessert, the waiter brought out a nice dessert trio since we were celebrating so many things. My favorite would probably be the Tollhouse pie since the cookie cake comes out warm and is topped off with delicious vanilla ice cream. I would say that this place knows how to pair their dishes, which isn't surprising considering they've been around for 33 years! The waiter we had was spunky and nice so there were no complaints about service. Parking is either valet or try-your-luck-in-VaHi. Verdict - would definitely return to either stuff myself with pie or choose another interesting entree!
(4)
Ivy J.
I can't say enough things about this place! I nearly fainted with every bite... so, allow me to elaborate. I started my experience off with the Vidalia onion soup with goat cheese foam. The soup is like warm melted velvet cascading down. It's mixed with potato puree & leaves NOTHING to be desired (except more soup). Then let's move on to the grilled artichoke with the aioli sauce...Let's just say sound effects became my primary language... AMAZING! Now, let's proceed with the main course. I had the wild salmon with rice pilaf. It was delish! I've had better but this was a nice, well rounded dish! Lastly, I had the strawberry shortcake. It was very good, not breathtaking but satisfying. Between the outstanding service & food I'll definitely return when I'm back in town from Dallas :)
(5)
Mansi R.
Went there to grab brunch with a friend on a Sunday. The place was just starting to get busy, so we were able to get a table in 5 minutes. I've heard that it get pretty busy on Sundays with a 45-60 minute wait. Loved the bread basket with the muffins and biscuits. Even though the place wasn't busy, we had to wait 45 minutes for our food and the people next to us were waiting for over an hour. The food was mediocre. The wait wasn't worth it, and I would probably try another brunch spot in the area because of it.
(3)
Rodrigo M.
Stopped by on our last day in Atlanta. We had been debating between a few choices, and we definitely made the right decision. It was fairly crowded when we arrived, pretty standard for Sunday morning brunch. They offered complementary valet, which was wonderful. While we waited, they took our orders for coffee, and offered a self-pay cookie display. I had what I believe was a s'mores flavor -- it was the best cookie I've ever eaten. That cookie alone made the meal. We were seated unexpectedly quickly given the crowd, and quickly waited upon by a sweet server named Candice. Everything on the menu seemed delicious, so we took a few minutes to decide. While we waited, Candice brought us buttermilk biscuits and coconut brown sugar muffins. The biscuits we good, and the muffins exceptional. After coming off the muffin high, I ordered shrimp and grits. I've had some terrible attempts at shrimp and grits, but I had cookie and muffins fueled confidence enough to give these guys a shot. The shrimp were plump and cooked well, and the accompanying andouille sausage was delicious. The grits had the right amount of salt, and weren't too oily. There was a tomato sauce drizzled over the top, which brought all the flavors together nicely. Delicious. Service, ambiance, and great food. Will definitely be back when in Atlanta.
(5)
AB H.
Anther solid meal at Murphy's. Brunch: this time I had the kale salad with goat cheese and pine nuts. I might have massage my kale a bit more if I were the chef, but I appreciated the healthy option on the menu. My chilaquiles were also great - very mild, which is fine with me. The bread at the table was an indulgence - biscuits and sweet poppy seed muffins served with butter and jam. The jam was too plain for me; too much jelly, not enough fruit.
(4)
Brandon K.
Sunday brunch at Murphy's in Atlanta is one of the things everyone has to reportedly try, and with the amazing flavor of my meal today I can see why. I ordered the Crab Cakes Benedict with Grits as the side. I am a Benedict enthusiast, having tried it at several stellar locations and I have to say this eclipses my other experiences. The Hollandaise sauce was nothing short of amazing, containing taste elements that were noticeably the concoction of a chef, bursting with flavor but subtle enough to enhance the experience of the fantastic crab cakes and expertly prepared poached eggs. The grits were awesome, tasting surprisingly better than grits from other places (preparation is everything, and it shows in such a simple side). Highly, highly recommended dish at an Atlanta hallmark!!
(5)
Kettely D.
Love, love this place for brunch! My mimosa was more champagne than OJ. The interior makes you feel you are dining in an exquisite southern style home. All the staff were friendly and efficient. I enjoyed a filling southwest frittata and side of grits. They also serve homemade biscuits and muffins. My friends had the shrimp and grits. They liked it a lot but said it had a sweet taste to the sauce, which was different from the traditional shrimp and grits.
(5)
Kelli L.
disappointing. servers and hostesses were rude. eye rolling is never an appropriate response to a customer request. ever. food was lackluster. drinks were watery. won't be returning.
(2)
Laura W.
Great food and atmosphere. ..valet is always nice. BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A RESERVATION. ...even with that you'll be waiting. But worth the wait!
(4)
Priscilla C.
This is one of my favorite brunch places to go, especially if I am in the Atlanta area. I typically get the eggs Benedict with corn beef hash. So delicious!! To drink, my go-to is the iced white chocolate latte. They ice the drinks with coffee ice cubes. How cool is that? Brunch food is amazing here and reasonable priced. Not the cheapest but what do you expect for a nice brunch place? That being said.... I came here the other day on a Friday. Not realizing that they only serve brunch on Saturday and Sundays. I was super disappointed since I was getting really excited for my eggs Benedict. The wait is typically pretty long (~1hr) when you come on Saturday or Sunday brunch. But since it was a Friday (Good Friday), there was no wait. After finding out there was only a lunch menu, me and the bf chose our dish. The bf ordered the meatloaf and I ordered the onion soup/Caesar salad/chicken Parmesan sandwich. The food came out fairly quickly and the waiter was very enthusiastic and friendly. The meatloaf was very good especially with the mashed potatoes. The meatloaf was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The Caesar salad was slightly soggy. I don't like my lettuce soggy. :( I think the fried onions slices on top of the salad might have cooked the lettuce and made them soggy... The onion soup was good but not my favorite. It was sweet with a strong onion flavor (obviously). The chicken Parmesan sandwich was just okay, in my opinion. I wouldn't be craving it like I do the eggs Benedict. Overall, I enjoy coming to Murphy's but I will make sure to come for their brunch only.
(4)
Mariel J.
I'd heard great things about Murphy's, so I was excited to try it out for brunch. I went for their southwestern style options - sharing a Chilaquiles and an Eggs Santa Fe with a friend. Both were very good (though I think the Eggs Santa Fe was a bit better). The server was knowledgeable - and did a good job accommodating a vegetarian friend dining with us by substituting a sauce that uses a meat base for a veggie one. Overall a good experience!
(4)
Franco A.
Went there last Saturday for dinner with my girlfriend, we had a reservation for 8:30, while waiting for the table another person show up and the hostess give them a table, so I went and ask her for my table because we were waiting for 30 minutes and she replied "sorry I sat somebody else by mistake" not big deal but I was hungry. When we sat it took a long time just to get water and order wine, after that we were talking and my girlfriend went to the restroom and when she got back we don't even have the wine we ask for!!! I order the stake and my girlfriend the special. Her food was very good, mine was a little bit salty but good. Overall the food wasn't bad, but the wait was excessive, got there 8:25 and my first sip of wine was around 9:40 so I don't think I will go back there for a while!
(2)
Kitt R.
Amazing for brunch and dinner! I love their bar area. the servers can advice on great wine.
(5)
Shaun M.
This is an excellent spot for brunch. I was here for a long weekend with some friend and we showed up at 9:00, not realizing that Murphy's opened at 8:30. We were able to get a seat right away, but we're told that if we would've gotten there any later that the wait would've been very long. I ordered the crab cakes benedict, home fries with cheddar, and a side of bacon. The eggs were poached and perfect, the crab cake were 95% crab and thankfully 5% filler. It was an excellent meal.
(4)
Shaye B.
I have only had brunch here once, but I was honestly not impressed. I think this place is slightly overrated. The food and service as alright and the place was just swamped - as it always is on the weekends. To be honest, I am not a huge eggs benedict fan but our server was raving about the dish so I went for it - I really didn't like my food at all. I would have probably liked the place a lot better if I just got eggs and potatoes, but that is not a very fun brunch! I wish they had more omlettes as I remember the menu was super benedict heavy. The restaurant itself is adorable and the location is awesome - but the food I found alright. I hope to make it back here one day and see if my opinion changes because I had high hopes for Murphys.
(3)
Kristen H.
The prices are nice and the food is yummy, but not worth the wait for what it is! The restaurant was also extremely loud and too hard to hear people across the table -- not the atmosphere we were looking for on a Sunday afternoon.
(3)
Shelley S.
First time here and the service was amazing. I ordered the lobster cobb salad and it was so fresh. But the best part was dessert. We shared a Bonzo and it was the perfect mix of texture and flavor. Will definitely come back to try brunch.
(4)
Canyouwoowoo W.
I have a confession to make. I don't want to like places like this. The truth is that most of these nicer restaurants always end up disappointing me. The service is always excellent, the ambiance is usually good, but the food most of the time... I am big on the "value," meaning, is it worth the wait, the booking, the additional tip and valet, and ultimately, the cost of the meal itself? I guess this is why I'm not a true "foodie." Murphy's has never disappointed. Each time I've gone, I walked away feeling as if I had a great meal, made even better by the company I was with. Its the kind of place that is made for spending time with friends, while catching up over good food and drinks.
(4)
Dee Dee C.
The moment when you have to nicely tell a waitress to tell her fellow waitress to fix her attitude and get her life together. Yes, that moment happened. At. Murphy's. *sigh* Here is the thing, if your food don't make me want to mule kick my momma in her face, then you need to make damn sure your service is top notch all around. Key phrase, all around. Murphy's hostesses that seated my extremely tardy for the par-tay party, well past our reservation time, are top notch. The waitress whom my party looked at like, "Chick why you rushing us?!" Not so much. Like please don't rush a party to order as soon as they sit down, and don't ever ever ever offer one of your guests Moscato when she asked for a completely different wine. But, I digress. Murphy has complimentary valet, which in Virginal Highland is worth its weight in gold. They have awesome hostesses, and their reservation system via Open Table is easy peezy. Oh, and their patio is so very pleasant. As far as the food, nothing really stood out to me. The portions sizes were filling, and their prices are reasonable. However I can't honestly think of one memorable thing about their Spinach & Sausage Meatloaf. *shrug* I did however love Murphy's crusty bread with oil, because I'm all about complimentary bread and oil. Oh, and Murphy's has a reasonable yet extensive wine list. Overall, waitress withstanding, Murphy's is A-OK. The outdoor patio, complimentary valet, and hostesses won me over.
(3)
Brie H.
I had heard that Murphys was one of the best brunch locations in Atlanta and I have been wanting to try this place for quite sometime...... after a long night of partying at an event ironically called Grits and Biscuits, my roommate and I found the strength to climb out of bed and go to Murphys. The wait was about 45 mins but we decided to stick it thru. The weather was nice and we had "quaint" (code word for incredibly small) table outside overlooking Virginia Highlands. We got our menus and quickly felt overwhelmed because ALL the brunch items sounded impeccable and delicious. No better reason than to oder a mimosa to help us "concentrate"..... I had read on yelp that a young lady had a blueberry mimosa so I ordered that and my roomie got the traditional. Our server, her name escapes me, explained to me that it was made with blueberry vodka and had fresh blueberries in it. Another server delivered our drinks and I was rather confused as to if mine was correct because it had no blueberries but a great blueberry flavor. Meanwhile the patrons next to me had blueberries floating perfectly in his mimosa. Hmph. We finally settled on meals. The parmesan crusted chicken for me, french toast with strawberries for my best friend. In the meantime we saw other tables dining on complimentary bread. It took a while for our bread to come, but I imagine it's baked fresh so we didn't stress it much. When it arrived it was AMAZING. I don't like Biscuits, I know, I know.... mentally unstable, but these were warm and soft and buttery and the muffin of the day was pear ginger and it was stellar. The homemade jams and honey butter was a good compliment to the bread. Now the moment you've all been waiting for. *drumroll please* BRUNCH IS SERVED. My plate looked beautiful but........... note the menu states: parmesan crusted chicken with a fried egg, frisee, lardons and a lemon butter sauce. I guess now is a good time to tell you I am a trained, acclaimed chef, yes, it has relevance to the story. I didn't have frisee but baby spinach, no lardons were present anywhere on my plate and someone without food knowledge could have easily been fooled by these tiny mistakes. I told my server about the lardons and she said she'd bring some for me and presented me with a single strip of bacon. -_- Okie dokie. The flavors in the food itself were amazing. My grits were creamy and flavored with Asiago or some other hard milk cheese. The chicken was light and crunchy and seasoned well. The highlight of the plate was honestly the lemon butter sauce. I love lemon butter sauce and that one was spot on. My roomie enjoyed her meal equally as much as I did. Overall, Murphys has amazing food. I'd definitely go back but it would be wise of them to stand true to the menu. Oh one more thing, there is a drastic up charge for a blueberry mimosa versus a traditional one and I was NOT informed until I saw the check. Lame.
(4)
Cole O.
So we hit Murphy's for a Saturday brunch at the bar and we're not disappointed. Danielle, the bartender, took care of us delightfully and made it another solid experience at this Highlands staple.
(4)
Sara C.
Went there for dinner on Sunday. Horrible female bartender. We have had her before and had the same experience. She made us feel completely unwelcome. And seemed too busy to help or answer questions. She is a bad representation of the restaurant. Please replace her!
(2)
Mitchell M.
One of the best brunches east of midtown/downtown. Fantastic location, and wonderful ambiance. The pecan crusted chicken breast was a great non-traditional plate, that included a fried egg to bring it back to brunch. The corned beef hash was delicious from what I could tell, and came as a huge portion. The mimosas were a little sweet, but hit the spot on this particular day. If you come at a busy time, I would suggest the complimentary valet - parking was packed for blocks, so it's an easy fix! Can't wait to come back for dinner!
(5)
Swetha G.
The atmosphere is very charming and quaint. Love the splashes of yellow and the warm and inviting feel to the space. It's got a nice country touch to it. The food - well be prepared to pack on five pounds with just the bread basket! The biscuits are fresh, warm, and soft and will melt in your mouth! I couldn't help myself and inhaled three! The orange juice IS freshly squeezed and is perfect. I ordered a small but really wish I had gone with a large because it was delicious and I gulped it pretty quickly. My Portobello frittata was ok. I was honestly a little disappointed because the biscuits and the orange juice were outstanding so the bar was set pretty high. Still the frittata was alright. What bumped this review to a three instead of a four of five is really the noise. I'm not sure of the structure of a building and how that affects sound, but the sound in this restaurant is LOUD and it is incredibly hard to have a conversation. My friend and I spent the bulk of our brunch shouting to each other and that took away from the experience. We were sitting inside. They do have a covered patio with additional seating so it is possible that it less noisy over there, but for where we were sitting right in the center of the restaurant, the noise level was a major negative. I'd still like to go back to Murphy's but would pick a less prime time to go. They do have a bakery and wine shop too which would be fun to check out. If you go for Sunday brunch, be ready for three things: A wait (anywhere from 30 minutes and up), noise, and tantalizing mouthwatering biscuits that will kill any New Year's resolutions of weight loss!
(3)
M E.
Gave this place a shot based on the local Yelp reviews and not disappointed. This is more like a wine bar with a great kitchen. Wines were unique and a solid selection. Cocktails looked good as well but we went with wine. Started with the artichokes and the tortilla soup, both solid. The artichokes are more of a share than an app. Entrees had the lobster Cobb salad and the scallops. Both very good, especially the polenta that's served with the scallops. Desert was the tough choice. We went with the toll house pie and it was a solid choice. Make sure you do save room for desert.
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Dana M.
This place was really cute. It was was a little odd thought because it gave off the impression that it was upscale (decor, set up, menu) but when they served the food, all was lost. They handed the food straight to us as opposed to placing It on the table and we weren't in an awkward location. The food was GREAT. I got the salmon steak and it was cooked to perfection and the sides and sauce had a really good presentation. I also tried my friend's truffle mac and cheese which was also really great. The waitress was really odd and seems to be rolling her eyes at us. Perhaps these bad things were because we were a group of students, but that shouldn't matter. The food came out relatively quickly and the bread was good and they always kept our water glasses filled.
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james B.
Smells like dead carcasses are in the building. They really do a poor job on product knowledg, this place has gone to hell in a hand basket.
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Sam L.
Murphy's is an Atlanta gem. Dinner: wagyu flatiron steak, trout. Wine: The Prisoner by Orin Swift - this is reason enough to dine at Murphy's.
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Tracie J.
This review is only for dessert dining. A friend and I stopped in on a late Saturday evening only for dessert. We were happily seated right away. I ordered coffee and a slice of the Bonzo cake which is fudge brownie, cheesecake, dark chocolate mousse, whipped cream. My friend ordered the tollhouse cookie pie. I swear, I think I saw the Lord upon my first bite of the Bonzo. I would go out on a limb and say it's one of the best cakes I've ever had. It has the different textures with the brownie, cheesecake and mousse and all of it works together for the perfect bite. My friend really enjoyed her cookie pie also. I will return to try other menu items just because that cake was so darn good.
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Jennifer B.
Murphy's is a classic Atlanta restaurant. When I first moved to ATL in early '82, it was just a little deli/sandwich shop on Los Angeles Ave. When it moved to its current location, it was like it went all "Peachtree Cafe" on us (a favorite in Buckhead that's long long gone) ... and we loved it too. So all these many years later, it's still going and it's better than ever. How many places stay open and fresh after 30 years? Now part of the Concentrics group of restaurants, Murphy's hasn't lost its neighborhood appeal. The food is reliably good, it's always packed (and they didn't kill me for forgetting a lunch reservation for 7 people, I kid you not - so embarrassed), and the service is professional. Little wine shoppe to the left of the bar and sitting at the bar is great for dinner too.
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Vania L.
Party of four and we went at 5pm before a show at the Fox Theatre. Dinner was decent honestly I wasn't impressed with the flavor. Portions were great and presentation was very good too. Plus side, we had great service. The wine selection was tasty. My kale salad had too much lemon vinaigrette the truffle Mac n cheese was good but lackluster. Everyone else really liked their food so maybe it was just me. Dessert was a winner all around. We had the trip which included the toll house pie, a vanilla bean custard/pudding and a delicious chocolate mouse. 1 appetizer, 2 salads, 3 entrees, 1 side, 1 desert, bottle of wine, a beer and 3 coffees later tab was almost $197. I would return for wine and dessert in the future.
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E B.
So good! Lentils were Delish! Service was great, location is fantastic, this one is a MUST!
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Sebastian M.
My wife and I have had their brunch and their dinner. Both were delicious. They have a nice variety of items and both trips the food was really good. We will be back.
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Mike B.
I my opinion this spot gets a ton of hype about being the best Brunch in Atlanta. I have to disagree. Its solid but not the best, there are several spots on the same street that provide a better brunch experience. They claim their biscuits are royalty, but i have experience better at McDonald's.
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Annie L.
We came here on NYE through online reservations via Opentable. Yelp reviews are pretty on par, however, I was disappointed with our experience here. My bf ordered a beer and I opted for a vodka house martini. Soon after our drink orders were punched in our waitress dipped out. To my left and right, plenty of tables were brought out bread baskets but we never got ours. When our waitress finally showed up for our food orders, she punched that in and that was basically the last time we saw her. As for the drinks, they were on point--no complaints here. Plus 2 stars for awesome bartender. When our food came out (brought by someone else) I found my mango chicken salad to be lacking flavor with the chicken. Fresh cut mango in the salad is always a win, but the mangos used were more tart than sweet. Boyfriend didn't finish his burger. Overall, we left $45+ less and even more unsatisfied. But still, 2 stars for good drinks...at least I got a yummy dirty martini out of the trip.
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Nilza M.
Food is absolutely delicious! Had the shrimp risotto and it was very tasty. The only reason I don't give a full five stars is because our waiter was very snobbish making a few in the group feel a little awkward. Otherwise great place great atmosphere and nice strong drinks.
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Christina S.
Murphy's was phenomenal. My husband and I had dinner here for Valentine's Day and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The service was good, and the food was delicious. We split the calamari which was great. For dinner I had the roasted chicken and my husband had a short ribs special. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and my husband loved his meal. We also split the truffle mac and cheese which I would highly recommend. We will definitely be going back soon.
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Angela Z.
Went here to eat dinner on a girls' weekend with a friend. The service was great, the food was almost great. Drinks were spot on. I really did enjoy my meal, just not as much as I enjoyed my meal at Local Three the next day. Our original plan here was to order a few small plates to share and then get dessert. We got the cheese plate and each got a salad. They were all delicious. Then we got greedy and decided to order a main course too. I got the seared scallops and honestly it was just pretty good to me. Dessert was great. I got the trio and only stopped eating because I literally had to. Good experience and meal, great service. I would go back if someone invited me, but it wouldn't be first on my list.
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Alexander M.
Came to Murphy's with a couple of friends of mine because my co-worker referred me to trying them out since I have been inquiring about good spots to go to Brunch! Last Sunday I decided to give them a try. Tried to make reservations but they DO NOT accept reservations for Brunch and are only on a first come first serve basis... I guess... Well we showed up and valet was very attentive so that was cool. The wait wasn't bad either I believe we arrived at a good time because a lot of people were leaving. Anyways on to the food... Started off with a "blueberry Mimosa that wasn't even filled up 1/4 of the way! And for $8 I would've expected a LOT more than just a SIP! Breakfast Items: Egg's T. Murphy, Egg's Santa Fe, 2 Waffle's with fruit and we all ordered the cheese grits..I would have to honestly say that out of a 5 start rating for the food sadly I wasn't "WOW'd" by the meal and my friends felt the same. Sucks because I've heard so many great things about this place.. Rosebud still has my vote for favorite Brunch Spot so far..Better luck next time...
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Kim P.
The bf raved about this place's pancakes. So he took me there when we went to visit. I guess we missed the peak of brunch time because we were seated right away. The place was full though, so maybe we got lucky. Very cute place. I ordered a bellini. Bf got a mimosa. Started out with some yum appetizer raisin bread. Then I ordered Eggs Slum Mulligan. It was good. Potatoes and bacon in a skillet with poached eggs. Actually nothing really special. But the lady at the next table did ask what I had gotten because it looked so good. We of course ordered a side of pancakes which were yummy. What really got me was the sealed tiny bottle of ketchup that they bring out and break open whether you want it or not. Wasteful! Why would a restaurant do this? Unless they received a ton of free samples or something. Definitely no room for dessert, but I look forward to going here again on my next visit to Atlanta.
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Zak K.
The best breakfast in Atlanta... hands down as good as it gets. Its a little pricey and the wait can be long, but its always been well worth it! pancakes, French Toast, Corned Beef Hash, Eggs San Francisco... Always good food. Always good service. Always serving booze (except Sunday morning because the Christians control the State of Georgia).
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Ryan W.
The staff is always friendly and attentive. The food is always great. Lovely patio for outdoor seating. They have fresh cookies for a dollar in a jar on the counter. These are amazing and made onsite in the bakery.
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Steven S.
Great place! We've been to Murphy's a few times but only at the bar. The ladies LOVE a drink called "The Cat's Meow" that they serve, but this time we had a sit down dinner. The times we visited at the bar, we enjoyed ourselves: drinks are good & apps were tasty. For dinner, we had the meatloaf, shrimp & grits and the veggy flatbread. All plates were licked clean, so do the math. :) The atmosphere at Murphy's is awesome; cozy, soft lighting, perfect for a date night. It's right in the middle of The Highlands & they have complimentary valet parking, as well as street parking. I highly recommend this place for a nice night out with your significant other or a group of friends. Enjoy!
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Carrie B.
Great brunch! Wonderful atmosphere and plenty of seating. Beautiful building with exposed brick and white trimmed windows. Staff is friendly and relaxed. Even the biscuits with jelly and butter and freshly made muffins are awesome! I will be coming back at the earliest opportunity.
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Kelly Z.
Crispy pork shank is back!! *happy dance*
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Liesl F.
Absolutely amazing food, no matter which time of day you go. The brunch is my favorite - haven't tried anything on the menu I didn't like. I love the biscuits and jelly they bring out with the brunch too. The service is always great, I've never had to wait very long despite their popularity. I used to live down the street from this place and would go all the time.
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Andrea C.
Murphy's has a great brunch. It's a loud, fun atmosphere. Great for getting the girls together to catch up!
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Shirley Z.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! I've been here a few times now and It's been great every time. I can't really pin point what I love the most about this place, but whatever it is... I am a big fan! BRUNCH: CORNED BEEF HASH: LOVE IT! poached eggs, mustard horseradish sauce. CRAB CAKE BENEDICT: LOVE IT! poached eggs, jalapeno hollandaise. DINNER: FLATBREAD: NOT GOOD. tomato, basil, fresh pecorino, mozzarella. You can make it at home easily. FLASH-FRIED CALAMARI: YUMMY. apple cider mignonette & cocktail sauce. Perfectly fried, love the apple cider dipping sauce. LOBSTER COBB SALAD: MEH, IT'S OK. Maine lobster, tomato, avocado, bacon, aged gouda, egg, roasted garlic herb dressing. It was good but the lettuce & lobster ratio was a little off. Either cut the lettuce or add more ingredients please. SHRIMP AND GEORGIA GRITS STEW: NO, THANKS. andouille sausage stew, stone ground grits, poached egg. Sounded and looked a lot better than it tastes. My dish came out cold. GUINNESS BRAISED BEEF BRISKET: BEST THING EVER! horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans. OMG IT WAS SOOOO FREAKING GOOOOODDDD! The brisket was sooo tender and the horseradish mashed potatoes were genius! The spice & meat complimented each other so well. Can't wait to get this again! Honestly, you can't expect to like every single dish on the menu. Everyone's taste is different. The servers are super knowledgeable, have them help you if you are unsure about your choices. enjoy. :)
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Ricardo S.
Been at Murphy's twice, both for brunch. Everything tastes great, fresh food, well prepared. Ambiance is great but it can get super crowded and some weird silent battle between patrons waiting to be seated and waiters and hostesses begin for the walking space. Other than that, solid place, an Atlanta favorite!
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meg c.
We were in town for show at America's Mart and had some time to kill on Saturday. The concierge at the Marriott Marquis suggested Murphy's for brunch. What a treat! Food was phenomenal, and the service was awesome. The young man who waited on us could not have been better and the manager stopped by our table to make sure everything was to our liking. They were all wonderful, capped off with a complementary dessert who could ask for more!
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C F.
Not a 4 star for me. The fly...flies, weren't the problem, saltiness of the food wasn't the problem, it was the endless waiting and loneliness (in case you're not with a friend who is smartphone proof). I hardly remember what the waiter looked like, or are they really friendly to old customers only? Size of the food is fairly decent. They did a good job looking after small gastro-volume diners, as well as the lovely little cubic cake, using solid quality chocolate that you can taste. Texture wasn't so harmonious though, the brownie bottom was too hard to keep the cake as a whole, can often be separated from the other two layers. Overall Murphy's is quite a spot dinning with group of friends, just don't count too seriously on food.
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Joseph C.
Great casual dining for a Sunday morning or afternoon. Was here for little outing and only tried the Hazelnut French Toast, Malted Waffle, both 8/10. The best part to me is actually the coffee beverages, always perfect. Can't beat brunch for under $20 a person!
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Daniel B.
Many describe Murphy's as having the best brunch in Atlanta. Best brunch or most popular place to get brunch? At 1pm on a Sunday, I had to squeeze my way to the host and find out the wait would be 45-50 minutes. Good thing they serve brunch until 4pm on weekends. Since the restaurant is located at the intersection of Virginia and Highland, the heart of Virginia Highland, I used the extra time to walk around the neighborhood. Murphy's has a small bakery and wine bar, covered outdoor patio, and ample seating in the various dining areas inside. It has a casual and fun atmosphere. For parking, you can use their complimentary valet service or parallel park along the residential streets. The menu is pretty straightforward. They serve many common Southern brunch items (pancakes, shrimp and grits, eggs, and baked goods) and also have "frittatas," which are open-faced omelettes. The menu describes the eggs as "cage free." I ordered their special for the day, which was a pork tenderloin over buttermilk biscuits with poached eggs on top. It came with a side, so I chose the cheddar grits. I also sampled their southwest frittata, which consists of pork chorizo, potatoes, onions, peppers, cheese, tortilla strips, and sour cream. In addition, a basket of buttermilk biscuits and pumpkin muffins were served at each table. The bread basket came with a small sealed jar of Knotts Berry Farm strawberry preserves and butter. The special was good. The poached eggs were white and fluffy, the pork was juicy and tender, and the buttermilk biscuits were delicious. The cheddar grits were awesome -- full of flavor. Along with West Egg's grits, they're among favorites so far in Atlanta. The southwest frittata was okay. I'm not a fan of eating tortilla chips for breakfast/brunch. The pumpkin muffins were nice and moist. Overall, the food was pretty good and was served in big portions. The service could have been better. The restaurant was very busy, so it took longer than normal for our server to take our order, get our food out to us, and refill our drinks. With the exception of the long waits, I enjoyed my time here.
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Sarah L.
Husband and I went here for a date. We biked here and despite how we may have looked, we were not snubbed or looked down. The atmosphere was nice; it was like going to my rich aunts house and staying for the weekend. I felt right at home, yet I was constantly looking around to look for little details that I might have missed at first glance. We sat and our server came over to us. We received warm br cesear ead that, as you kept dipping in olive oil, got better and more flavorful with each crusty bite. Husband started out with a cesear salad which he said was one of the best hes had and he has a lot of cesear salads. I ordered the Lobster Summer Salad: nice combination, but took me 10 minutes just to cut up to eat. i am a fan of anything with smoked gouda. Husband ordered shrimp and grits: they were good, but not the best hes had. We ordered the trio for dessert: Bonzo cake was delicious, textures & flavors were synced and spot on. Vanilla panna cotta was standard, paired with mangoes. The tollhouse pie tasted like just that, a cookie pie with ice cream. I am a little disappointed in this dessert selection. Tom's got a nice place, but I think the real star here is brunch.
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Phil H.
This is one of our favorite places in Virginia Highlands. It is grand for a Sunday brunch or a relaxing dinner. The decor is pleasant, the ambiance intimate, the food good, and the price reasonable. So, when a friend was visiting from out of town it seemed like the logical place. We were not disappointed. I had the sausage meatloaf -- on the recommendation of the parking attendant and not something I would have ordered on my own -- and it was fabulous. It is clearly on my "have again" list.
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Lindsey E.
They don't ever take reservations for brunch, so if you're thinking about coming after church on a Sunday, forget it. They tell you 20 minutes and you end up waiting an hour plus ALWAYS. Or..you could get there early to put your name on the list for your party, but the ctach is, they will not seat you until everyone is there. Also, they tell you to go roam the shops to pass time and just simply check back in to see when you can be seated...WRONG...they verbally call out your name, and if you miss it, just like the hostess stated "they just skip to the next person on the list". For such a known establishment, this is crazy to treat customers like this. I was extremely diappointed. We ended up leaving to find somewhere else for brunch after given the response, "good luck" and "have fun".
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B W.
Sunday brunch......mm mm mm. My favorite brunch spot so far. Haven't had anything that I don't like. French toast, the chicken, home fries, mimosas, you name it. The wait is long but totally worth it. Each time I've come here I was always seated on the patio I like how they have heaters and enclose the patio to accommodate for the cold weather in fall/winter. A must try for brunch . I cannot vouch for their dinner menu, it doesn't appeal to me.
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Logann H.
I went with something simple, Murphy"s Burger. It was reasonably priced and delicious! Overall service was also spectacular.
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Rahul K.
The biscuits are great but the brunch options are on the average. Not a great place if you are eating out with friends or family who are vegetarian. The service is good and the ambience, elegant and very midtownish.
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sultan w.
Probably some the best brunch in town. If you don't believe me try to get a seat on a Saturday or Sunday! This place takes pride in there food. So I don't mind waiting for a hour to be seated. I love there pancakes with the cimmion butter, and there eggs are the best. Love this place
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Julie W.
First of all, the mussels appetizer was delicious! It comes with a side of big fries & aioli, which supplement perfectly. I can (and would rather) eat this as my entree :3 But for my actual main meal, I had the the shrimp and grits with andouille sausage and poached egg. I loved the jumbo shrimp and sausage, although one slice of it seemed a little stingy. My dining companion got the gulf redfish with roasted beets, polenta cake, and goat cheese fondue. I had a couple samples but personally preferred my dish. All in all, both were good but we agreed that they lacked the wow factor. Solid 4, especially with the appetizer. Although I think my date left still a bit hungry... :(
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Dan H.
This is a weekly haunt for us, and one that never fails to deliver. To begin, Murphy's is always crowded. You can make reservations or just show up and expect a wait, which gives you the perfect opportunity to get to know the bartenders who will help you to find a perfect glass of wine. Seriously, their bartenders and servers are so well versed on their craft, that they take annual retreats for further education. I've very rarely met a wine at Murphy's that wasn't supurb. The ambiance is very relaxing. Whether you choose to sit at the bar for a more personal and informal experience or opt to sit on either the covered patio or in the dining room itself, there's not a bad seat in the house. Rustic and homey ambiance placates the entire space. Service is always wonderful. And servers have become some of our favorite friends that we love to see when we eat out. The food? Well, it's pretty epic as well. Now, you're not going to have your mind blown (unless the pork shank is on the menu, in which case, close your app and order it immediately -- more on that in a sec) but you will have a wonderfully prepared dish. For starters, the mussles or flatbread are easy favorites. The mussles, cooked in a beer reduction with onions and finderling potatoes are served with a smoked orange you squeeze over your shells and adds a beautiful layer of depth to the broth. The flatbread rotates, but is always a good bet and frequently serves as lunch for me. Murphy's fish is my favorite - whether you opt for salmon, GA Trout or snapper, expect the fish to be perfectly pan seared with a yummy crispy skin and garnished with a lovely sauce and additions ranging from polenta cakes to brocollini. Meat dishes are also very well done. Meatloaf: yes, steak: yes, guinness braised roast: yes, crispy fried port shank: HELL YES BETTER GET THIS THING INTO MY MOUTH HOLE IMMEDIATELY. Ok, so the crispy pork shank is basically this giant piece of pork leg served on the bone and braised in all sort of yummy before being flash fried to crisp it up. Usually comes with some sort of delicious roux of apples and cider and all things good. No, seriously, this thing is massive and massively delicious. And you'll look like Fred Flinstone while eating the damned thing. Beautiul. I won't belabor the desserts: just get some, they're good. Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding are standouts. On the way out, make sure to stop by the wine shop to pick up a few discounted bottles for the road and be sure to drop a dollar into the jar for a fresh baked cookie. Love this place more than words do justice. Did I even mention brunch? Do I even need to? Probably not -- it's one of the best in the city. Protip: get there before 10am for minimal wait. In any case, we'll be friends of Murphy's for a long time...
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Tom C.
Murphy's is a mainstay of Concentric's restaurants. I've been always of fan of them with their food concepts, quality, service and Chef Blais. As long as I've been in Atlanta, I've never been to Murphy's but the opportunity presented itself. I've heard that they were known for their brunch. I ordered the 3 eggs, bacon and ordered an additional side of sausage. I don't think you can really mess up or improve upon a breakfast staple of 3 eggs and bacon. The eggs were cage free, bacon were quality and thick cut, and the sausage they carry are chicken sausage and they were tasty and big. Everything tasted fine. The service was great. They have great hospitality from the hostess, manager on duty, and the server. The interior design of the restaurant is nice. The interior looked like a modern home. I'll definitely have to come back and try their dinner menu.
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Kelsey F.
Maybe I will just move into Murphy's and eat all of my meals here and never leave? The atmosphere combined with the food and topped off with impeccable service make Murphy's a true gem. You can find Murphy's situated at the intersection of Virginia and Highland. I recently went for Saturday brunch with a friend who is a big eater, but whose idea of brunch didn't extend far beyond the likes of Waffle House. As the bruncher that I am, I felt like it was my duty to introduce him to the world of fine brunches and I knew Murphy's was the place for that. Murphy's does not take reservations during brunch. We arrived around 1pm and waited maybe 10 minutes for a table. Ok favorite part about Murphy's- the sweet tea. It comes unsweetened with a lemon and a spoon. Then they bring you this little silver cup of sweetened water or syrup (who knows what it actually is) but you add it to taste and BAM, best sweet tea in this town. Of course for brunch they have your standard mimosa or bloody mary but I shall forever more choose the sweet tea. Before your food comes out, you will be treated with a basket of goodies. Ours contained a cheese biscuit served with mixed berry jam and house honey butter as well as a mixed berry muffin. The biscuits were flaky and buttery and everything you should expect from a delicious Southern biscuit. One could probably eat the honey butter with a spoon if they wanted. Its good stuff. Also, before you are totally distracted by your food, take in the incredibly charming atmosphere. The open and airy setting makes me feel so relaxed. The warm colors and comfortable seating just boost it's homey feel that much more. For my meal I ordered the Eggs T. Murphy with grits which are basically eggs Benedict and my friend ordered the pork hash with a side of hash-browns. Ok- my one complaint. I don't LOVE their hollandaise sauce and my eggs weren't exactly hot. They were more room temperature as if they had been sitting for a little bit. My meal was still delicious and the grits were AHHHMAZING. My friend loved his meal and was actually and shockingly full when we left. There are so many other things that I want to try on Murphy's menu and I know I will be back soon. Thank goodness I don't live closer to it or I fear that I would spend all of my money eating here (it would be worth it for sure).
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Whitney H.
Amazing food and environment is appealing. We had a so-so waitress but I did not let that ruin my time. Valet was full and our reservation was 15 min late. But the food really is fantastic.
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Lauren A.
Great service, and some pretty good food to go with it. Came here last night with a large group for a birthday dinner. Even though its the restaurants policy to not seat incomplete parties, the server was completely kind when 6 additional people showed up and squeezed into the originally seated table. She handled everything perfectly, and split the checks for the whole party without error. Even the person who showed up last (after everybody had ordered 30 minutes before) got their food around the same time as the group. We had the mussels app. which weren't anything crazy amazing, but certainly didn't disappoint. The other apps (cheese plates) looked pretty good too, but I didn't try any. I had the shrimp and grits for my meal. When it came out it looked like it was full of tomatoes (a huge turn off for me) but thank goodness it was more of roasted pepper flavor than tomato. I think overall, everybody was pretty satisfied and had a good experience.
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Andrea M.
I had not been to Murphy's in awhile, and was craving their usual amazing brunch. My brunch was more likely Murphy's Law than Murphy's brunch. What a disappointment. 1) They brought their typical little basket of muffins and biscuit. The biscuit was way undercooked. 2) They no longer serve the roasted potatoes, they have cold hash-browns instead. They add some cold chopped tomatoes, green peppers and onions on top, which adds no flavor and makes it even colder. The roasted potatoes were a much better option. The hash-browns almost made me return my meal. 3) My dish was the Eggs San Francisco. Again, everything was undercooked, the poached eggs were slimy, the english muffing was not even toasted, and it felt like it had been defrosted. The spinach, seriously? Can you at least add some salt? It was cold, watery, no taste. The tomato, well, I will not even mention that... I don't know what made my english muffin watery, either the spinach or the whatever tomato. As far as my friend's, he had the same opinion about the hashbrowns, and his omelette was just blah, accordingly to his description. We both wondered what happened for the food to come so ordinarily prepared, and tasteless for a place such as Murphy's. At least, the server was very nice and offered to replace the meal, but I ate it anyways because I was hungry and hate to waste food. I paid the full bill, left a nice tip and walked away still craving the amazing brunch I was looking forward to having with my friend. Sorry Murphy's, but I just scratched you out from my "favorite places for brunch" list!
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Ali S.
cute atmosphere. looks family friendly. great service. I had the shrimp risotto, the shrimp could have been marinated a little better and the sauce was too salty. their springer Mouslim chicken was well seasoned and tender. the artichoke appetizer is fun to eat as a group
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Ali D.
I went out with a few friends for dinner last night and we really enjoyed it. I was pretty crowded, so we would definitely recommend a reservation. I had the chicken, potatoes and asparagus, while my friends had the salmon! We all loved our dishes. However, it was REALLY loud! It was pretty hard to have a conversation. I was surprised because it's a little fancier. Also, I didn't try it, but they have a cute little wine bar in the back! Looks like fun!
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Chuck 'n Carden T.
Awesome! ...We were in on Valentine's day night and had a fantastic experience. Had a great table by the window, Jordon our server was super nice and efficient, food was spot on, and somelier Struess was so knowledgable and helpful. Such a memorable and amazing experience. Thank you Murphy's!!!
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Bean W.
Had dinner at Murphy's, once again taking advantage of Concentrics restaurants "summer swag" to get $20 off the bill. For a weekday night, it was extremely loud! The restaurant wasn't even full, yet my partner and I spent the evening yelling "WHAT?" across the table instead of carrying on a conversation. I don't mind an energetic noise level, but I have a problem when I can't hear the person sitting with me. The service was very attentive, almost to the point of being long-winded. The food was decent but not amazing. The artichoke appetizer was tasty, however it wasn't any more special than an artichoke I've made at home (even with the fancy new roasting/grilling oven they so highly touted). The entrees (shrimp & grits and Guinness beef brisket) were good but, once again, nothing really spectacular. In general, the menu didn't seem very innovative or exciting to me. Overall, I was underwhelmed with my experience at Murphy's. The summer swag discount made it reasonable, but I wouldn't return to pay full price.
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Alexandra S.
Where great food and service meet. Atlanta institution. Plus the chicken gumbo and desserts, Tollhoue Pie and White Chocolate Rum Bread Pudding, are yummy.
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Katrina M.
I ate here with my team on a business lunch a few months ago. I remember there being really good service. The server was helpful and sociable. I got the special, a tuna sandwich of sorts. I was a little sad that I couldn't do the half and half with a soup, because the soup smelled really tasty and my co-worker acted as if it was the best pert of her meal. However, I did enjoy the sandwich - not too mayonnaise-y. I shared the Dessert Trio with my manager, and probably ate more than my fair portion. As other reviews have mentioned, it's a must-have. I didn't actually think I'd love it as much as I did. And, I'm so glad I shared, because something that good, can't really be good at all. And, I like the frequent customer card. Their free birthday dinner is a good incentive for me to come back!
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Meghan E.
LOVE THIS PLACE FOR BRUNCH! A hot spot in Atlanta, Great Great food. Great atmosphere. It is always packed on a Sunday. But the wait is worth the great food. Mimosas are good, cant really mess them up. Poached eggs are even better. And the prices are great. Each visit for me I go back there.
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Anne O.
Headed back to Murphy's for brunch again during Summerfest. As always, Murphy's has the best brunch in the city. The service is usually great, given the massive volume they have and the mimosas are poured big...just as they should be! : ) I had the Slum Mulligan and the potatoes were perfectly seasoned and the vegetables were al dente. Also ordered a side of the chicken sausage. The table was blown away...who knew chicken sausage could be that flavorful...I did...that's why I ordered it! You have to give it a try. Thanks for being the best Murphy's!
(4)
R B.
All-around great experience. From the service at the bar, to dinner at the table. Murphy's made us feel welcomed. The seasonal vegetable plate was fresh and filling!
(5)
Lauren H.
Murphy's is definitely one of my top brunch places in Atlanta. I have been there several times and am always happy with the food and the experience. You will definitely wait if you go on a weekend for brunch, but the wait is definitely worth it all the way. I was at Murphy's recently for brunch with two girlfriends. We waited a bit for a table, but were coming in later in the brunch rush (around 1:30pm) so the wait wasn't really too bad. Once we were seated, our server was immediately there ready to help with whatever drinks or foods we were ready to order. On a side note, I think the staff at Murphy's is really great, they're always attentive and pleasant to their customers even when they are extremely busy. For breakfast each of us got a different dish. I had the Eggs Sante Fe. This dish is my favorite and I usually order it whenever I go. It consists of scrambled eggs, cheese and peppers wrapped in a flour tortialla with salsa and sour cream on top. I got it with the hash browns (without cheese - although I've heard with cheese is good too). The meal was absolutely great and was the perfect start to my Saturday morning. My friends got the pancakes and grits, and the eggs Virginia Highland (a take on eggs benedict) both of which they loved as well. I have also been to Murphy's for dessert. They have a really great selection of sweets and their dessert trio is the perfect way to experience many of them. It comes with bonzo cake (a fudgy brownie cheesecake), vanilla bean panna cotta, and tollhouse pie (a mix of cookies and ice cream). They were all absolutely fabulous (I am a bit of a sucker for baked goods and ice cream though). Pair the trio with a glass of wine or one of their many coffee drinks and you have the PERFECT after dinner treat. I got an Irish coffee and it was the perfect match! I would definitely recommend this place for brunch, wine, or dessert. I've heard they have excellent lunch/dinner too and I'm planning on trying it soon!
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Kevin J.
Really good for brunch. Went with my friends after church one sunday. I had the buttermilk pancakes And they were delicious. Not the cheapest but still a great establishment. Great family spot for a sunday brunch.
(4)
Sean B.
This venue was selected for me by a potential boss on a job interview. He told me that it's one of his favorites, and he wanted to let me check it out with him, see what I think about it. I was impressed from the get-go. Valet parking was quick and efficient (and very welcome in the middle of a rainstorm), the hostess greeted us promply the moment that we entered, the server was knowledgeable and personable... The food was outstanding. We started with the flash-fried calamari, and it was quite delicious. The apple cider mignonette was an excellent sauce to accompany it. I had the Georgia White Shrimp and Grits (When in Rome) and found it all to just be excellent. Definitely a fan, would definitely come back the next time I'm in town!
(5)
Brandi B.
"I love you. But not that much." --the mister, on why he "forgot" to share his shrimp and grits. (It's a good thing the bloody marys are so fantastic.)
(5)
Derek C.
Murphy's is a great place for dinner. The menu has a variety of solid, though not exotic, options and the atmosphere is upscale trendy but not in a pretentious or excessively "hip" way. I really enjoyed my time and would definitely go back!
(4)
Jeff L.
Easily one of the best brunch options I've had in the area. Came here with my mom at 11:00 on Sunday morning. We ended up with about a 15 minute wait, which wasn't as bad as i was expecting. They offer valet parking, but if you're willing to walk (and not very far), there is a ton of available street parking along Virgina Ave right across the street. Once we were seated, we got an uber-delicious basket of muffins and biscuits made in their bakery. I can't remember what type of muffins, but I do remember eating two of them quite quickly. The biscuits were flaky and buttery and my mom raved about them ... but I was quite content with my muffins. For our food, I ordered the Southwest Frittata and my mom had the Eggs T. Murhpy. The frittata was amazing - the eggs were light and fluffy, and it had everything in it that I could have hoped for. I didn't know when I ordered that it came with Chorizo, which was a great surprise! Oddly, my favorite part was the sour cream, it really just brought everything together for me. The Eggs T. Murphy were also quite good, but not as good as I've had elsewhere. I'll start by saying that the eggs were poached perfectly. However, I didn't think the hollandaise was as flavorful as I've had elsewhere. It was rather thick and seemed to be missing something - my guess is lemon. It came with homemade English muffins, but they were disproportionately large for the dish. Still quite good, but not something I'd order on a return visit. Overall, Murphy's delivers a top-notch brunch experience. Their menu is extensive and we've barely even scratched the surface. There is so much more that I cannot wait to try on return trips!
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Safia K.
This review is for the wine bar only... I was in Atlanta for the weekend and we stopped in for drinks here after dinner. It was perfect! We sipped on wine, had great conversation and the bartender was great! She was knowledgeable, funny and it felt like she was part of the group. I would definitely go back...should I find myself back in ATL.
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Bill W.
Generally lives up to the hype, but sometimes cracks start to show. Last night our server delivered our food and turned and walked away as I was asking for more dressing. She literally dropped the food and FLED. I shouted out for her thinking she didn't hear me, but clearly her job began and ended with the food drop off. In great places every employee takes ownership of the dining experience.
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Hambri Enta M.
I believe hash browns need to be less of fried potatoes and more of a scalloped type. It did not soak up the sauces or the egg yolk from the poached eggs. Bloody Mary needs to have a real vodka pour and not a virtual virginity to it. So... for fucktastic brunch I will continue to hit rosebuds my friends.
(3)
Gianna R.
We had our Easter Brunch here and it was perfect we were seated right by the window the weather was perfect the atmosphere was great... We had to wait about 45min but it went very fast and they even had us seated way sooner then 45min.. The service was great our waiter was very attentive.. I had the Shrimp and Grits it was very good a lil runny though but other then that it was very good.. My friends got Eggs and Sausage the Sausage was Huge enough to feed the whole table.. All and All it was a very Sunday Easter Brunch and We will defiantly be back...
(5)
Jake W.
Amazing experience on a date last night. We had Erika as our server- very knowledgable and took the time to explain everything very well. Since my date hasn't experienced dining like this before and is just starting to try wine, I let Erika take over from there. She picked her top 3 favorite small bites then ended it with the strip steak entree, all with a wine pairing for each course. It all complemented so well together. We couldn't stop talking about how great dinner was for the rest of the night. I live in the area and this has officially become one of my favorite restaurants for a solid up scale meal in the Virginia-Highland area. If you're about to take out a special someone, make sure this is on your list of choices. It won't disappoint and you'll never regret it. Parking was abysmal and valet is your safest bet. Do anything else and you'll be driving your date around for at least 20 minutes. Mood killer for sure!
(5)
Kim B.
So impressed with this restaurant. The waitress was very nice. Very knowledgeable. Very attentive. Loved the warmth of the decor and the food was exceptional. Will definitely add this to my favorite's list. Neighborhood gem!
(5)
David Z.
On a blind date 30 minute wait Date wanted wine Her ID was not fine Started with gnocchi It was okay Grouper was good Salmon was better Murphy's was decent Pricey, but whatever!
(4)
Amaryllia L.
Came here for brunch this morning with some friends. The place is super crowded but cozy at the same time. Their brunch menu had a good selection and everything sounded delicious. I was craving something sweet so i got the Malt Waffle. Shortly after taking our order, the waitress brought free biscuits and blueberry muffins...had I known about these, I would have skipped the waffle! Trying to avoid a major carbo-load, I decided to just watch everyone else enjoy the muffins. My waffles were crispy on top but soggy on the bottom (from sitting on the plate too long I would guess). It came with cinnamon butter that was just sliiightly too cinnamon-y and the syrup was very light...so light that it did not really cover/blend with the salt in the butter. I did eat the entire waffle, but it's not exactly comparable to "professional/full-time" waffles from Waffle House. On the other hand, everyone else who got egg-dishes seemed to really like the food. And our waitress was GREAT! She was always on top of our refills and frequently checked on us despite the crowdedness. $64 for a party of 5 + $13 tip.
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Richard B.
Probably one of the top 5 establishments in all of Atlanta. There is a reason they have been in business for over 30 years. They put the customer first and deliver a first class experience every time. Super professional wait staff, legendary brunch menu, awesome wine bar, fun year round patio and beautiful surrounding scenery. The only downside to this place is the wait in line, but that just proves how popular Murphy's is. Ask about their 'Friends of Murphy' program and earn rewards with every visit.
(5)
Teresa D.
This place is supposed to be a neighborhood gem and I really want it to be since I am a resident, but I cannot get passed how rude and unaccommodating the staff is. My in-laws and I went in today to get lunch and they said they could not seat us for 30-45 minutes while there were at least four empty tables that we could see and no one waiting ahead of us. We waited for a while but the staff kept chatting amongst themselves and could careless about getting us a table. Perhaps Murphy's is doing well enough that they can afford this sort of behavior, but I for one will never go back.
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Chris Z.
Love this place! I've been here a few times and gotten a couple different things. I've only come for dinner, but excited to try brunch! The chicken and polenta is AMAZING. Normally, I don't order chicken at restaurants, but I got it per recommendation of the waitress. It definitely didn't disappoint.. it was juicy, well seasoned, and the kale and polenta was to die for. The braised beef brisket was really good too. It almost melted in my mouth... yum! The crab cake appetizer is really good too. I love the wine recommendations too - haven't had one that has disappointed! I have been a little disappointed by the salads (- 1 star), but otherwise everything has been good.
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Ben C.
Brunch here is the best I've had in the city.
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Xteethx B.
love to come here for brunch; also a great place to go to for late night dessert and drinks for more quiet nights out when you don't want to be around rowdy revelers. Service is always great.
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Mary S.
Used to go here often. Went back this week. Awesome, awesome mushroom ravioli with little cubes of "fall vegetables": said the menu. I say they were rutabagas and that's all right with me. My friend had duck soup (like the movie) which she said had fabulous layered flavor complexity. It was very good. And our waiter was handsome and serious. Like he approached his work with dignified aplomb.
(4)
Sean B.
Food was good, nice/clean interior, nice brunch spot for sure. Ask for a cafe mocha from the bar!
(4)
Matt H.
My girl and I came here to recover from our new years hangover. The service was impeccable. Seriously, we were literally treated like celebrities. They even do valet parking here, which I wasn't expecting for a place in this price range. We started off with some apple spice tea. Our main course meals were a mouth watering delight. The wine selection was massive, so we will definitely be back for their wine tasting events. We both woke up too late to catch their brunch, but its all good.
(5)
Chris H.
The Guinness braised brisket with horseradish mashed potatoes is as good as it gets!
(5)
Michelle M.
Murphy's has always been know for good food and generous portions - a classic neighborhood place. Last night's special proved the false. While the good food part still applies, the generous does not. The shrimp special consisted of 4 average-sized (like 21-25/pound) shrimp. Come on - 2 or 3 more would not have broken the bank and sure would have made for a more satisfying dinner.
(3)
Draku H.
Is this really the best brunch atlanta has to offer? Murphy's brunch came with high expectations, and failed to meet them. The service was very friendly, but slow. The biscuit/muffin basket came so late that we barely buttered them before the food came out. The food was ok, but nothing special. My chilaquiles were ok, but lacked any spice - it tasted like bland salsa dumped over some chicken. Also, it was cold. Like not even lukewarm. All in all, disappointing.
(2)
Montie G.
This is A great Place For Brunch The food at Murphy's is Great. It has been a while but I loved it.
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Herman N.
Just tried this place for the first time and found it overall quite satisfying. The food (brunch) was delicious, the atmosphere warm and hip. Our waitress was awfully slow, but she seemed genuinely overbooked and apologized for specific things that went wrong. For now, I'll give Murphy's the benefit of the doubt.
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Shannon H.
I've only ever been for dinner, not brunch, but each time I've been the food and service have been great. I also particularly enjoy the wine bar in the entrance - it's a great place to relax while waiting to be seated or waiting for friends.
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amy m.
This is one of my favorite Atlanta restaurants. Located in the Virginia Highlands, it definitely stands out an area full of good restaurants. This place feels upscale but is still very affordable. The food here is excellent, and the menu changes seasonally. Then there is the wine list...oh the wine list. In addition to being a restaurant, Murphy's is also a wine shop. The highly knowledgeable staff is always willing to assist you with whatever you are looking for whether. Many, although, not all of the wines sold in the shop are also on the restaurants wine list. The place is definitely an experience that you shouldn't miss.
(5)
Margo R.
I find Murphy's to be one of the top restaurants in the Highlands. The interior is lovely, with French doors and candlelit tables. The food is just as impressive. At brunch I've had the mozzarella, avocado and tomato sandwich and the lobster bisque, both delicious. Dinner is equally tasty. The main course menu is not extensive, but the several dishes offered are nearly flawless. Last but never least, excellent wine list! Overall Murphy's is a terrific dining experience.
(5)
Amy D.
I've been to Murphy's a lot recently. I usually order their chicken salad on a croissant with fresh fruit and I have yet to be disappointed. Wait staff is inconsistent ranging from excellent to poor. Outdoor seating is great when the weather cooperates. My only real complaint is that they don't seat you until your entire party has arrived--this is a pain if you're hungry (which is most of the time when I get to the restaurant--duh). I'll continue to eat there, but wish some of their wait staff was better trained.
(3)
ML V.
Went here for dinner last night for the first time. The service was pretty bad but the food was so good I will definitely go back. They seemed to forget about us as we waited at the bar (there was a 20 minute wait but we were there longer). Bartender was very sloooow. He was pretty chatty with other customers so it took a while to get our drinks. When a member of our party spoke to the hostess we were seated right away. Three of us had the heirloom tomato appetizer. I didn't like that it had watermelon chunks but it was great overall. The fourth person had the clam chowder - very complex, layered flavor, tasty! Not as thick as traditional chowder. For the entrees, three of us ordered the brisket - the server's animated description had us salivating and it was just as good as described. Served over amazing mashed potatoes. The other person had the Ga trout and she really liked it. We ordered a bottle of wine when we first sat down - half way through our entrees we had to remind the server to bring the wine. We also ordered a side of truffle mac and cheese for the table. That was't brought out until after we finished eating (again, we had to remind the server). It was good, just needed a little salt. We didn't have dessert. Service was slow and it was late, so we decided to leave. I hope the service issues were a glitch because I am eager to try other items on the menu, especially those tasty looking desserts.
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tatyana o.
Good wine selection, knowledgeable staff and solid American menue. Menues tend to change with seasons and the Chef is rumored to use mainly locally grown seasonal produce. Not very vegetarian friendly, but great mussles and pear and beet salad with gorgonzola. Brunch is overcowded and non-exciting. Stop by for an after-dinner dessert (Dutch apple pie is to die for) or sit at bar and let a friendly bartender introduce you to the wine collection.
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Kim B.
I have visited 3 times and have had mixed experiences. The service is okay but not overly impressive. The atmosphere is upscale and trendy, yet casual dress is still common here. The menu is limited and since I don't like seafood, it did not offer much variety. The burger and fries are an excellent choice. This is a nice place to drink wine, eat and to bring out of towners (my parents come to mind). It's a quality meal in a hip area of town and it's not too expensive.
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Pete G.
This is my favorite restaurant in Atlanta! The dessert flight with the dessert wine flight is an absolutely heavenly combination, and the entrees and appetizers have been nearly all excellent. I have had exceedingly fresh tasty fish there and the shrimp and grits should win an award (maybe it has). I highly recommend!
(5)
Amy B.
I love the brunch!! I am pretty basic when it comes to brunch, so I usually just order pancakes and fruit or bacon or something, and it has all been great! They have good hot chocolate too (not a coffee drinker). It is a really good place to take out-of-town guests too, because it is in the great Vi-Hi area. I am taking off a star b/c I have been there for dinner and it was just so-so. I will definitely go back for brunch, but probably not for dinner.
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Joi M.
If Yelp allowed separate ratings for food and service, I would be giving Murphy's four stars for the food. My first visit here was almost one year ago during the Virginia Highland Summerfest. I ordered the chilaquiles. While I was there I joined their e-mail list. 2 days after my birthday last month, I receive an e-mail stating "Come in any time this month for lunch brunch or dinner to receive a $20 birthday credit compliments of Murphy's." I decided to take my mom for Mother's Day since my birthday had passed. We get there around 9:00 and the wait for a table was not long for parties of 2. We were seated outside which was very crowded. It was so crowded that the father seated next to us with his 3 daughters and wife knocked over a saucer and it broke. The waiters had to continuously squeeze through the small space to pass each table. Our muffin basket combined with our entree plates and water glasses on the table had very little space for anything. Before ordering I informed our waiter that I had a birthday coupon and gave it to him at the end of the meal. I was very surprised when I got my receipt and only my mom's entree (trout) was removed. Called the waiter over who said only my entree (pancakes with sausage) was free, even though I stated that the coupon was for $20.00. He left to talk to the manager and came back & restated it was only my entree which I did not understand because he did credit my entree; just my mom's which cost more. I went inside and spoke to the manager who did not understand what the complaint was. I told him I thought the coupon did not have any stipulations about which day it was used or for what meal it only stated for dine in only. I read my coupons carefully and asked to see it. He looked at the receipt and then a few minutes later said he would give us the credit. Did my mom get a flower? No she did not. When I sign up for a restaurant e-mail list and they offer coupons or certificates, I like to use them. I can't comprehend why managers give patrons such a difficult time about honoring them? Many restaurants don't offer discounts or coupon specials and I think less of them should if it is going to be a problem to use them. Yes brunch at Murphy's is good, but it is not worth the wait, the small space, or the slow service.
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Joe D.
Hot spot for a Valentines date. The service was impeccable (complete with a rose for my dear at the end of the meal). I got the pork shank with red cabbage and enjoyed every bite. My valentine had trout with sweet potato hash covered in lemon fondue. Never thought hash could be that good.
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Katherine M.
My husband and I had brunch here and it was very yummy. We arrived around 10:00 a.m. (Sunday) and waited about 30 or so minutes for a table. I had the crab cake sandwich, which was kind of large. It was delicious! My husband had the Eggs Virginia Highland and said he really enjoyed his food. The bread basket had a biscuit and a couple of muffins. They were all tasty, too. The service was good, not terribly quick, but they were incredibly busy. The interior was a little crowded, but not unbearable. We'll definitely visit Murphy's again. They offered complimentary valet parking (not sure if they do this during the week), but we just parked on a nearby street.
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Patrick O.
I found this place here on Yelp and decided to give it a try one day. I have to say it was pretty good! I like that they have a smaller (seasonal?) menu with some good selections for most tastes. The crab cakes we had for an appetizer were good and the small salad I ordered with my dinner was still a decent size. My entree was pretty good but it had some horse radish sauce on it that permeated the mashed potatoes to the point that it was borderline over the top. I happen to like horse radish and I still had a hard time with the potatoes. The creme brulee I had for dessert was pretty good. Overall for what we got I felt like the pricing was nice. I've been charged a lot more in comparable places so I felt like they were pretty reasonable and I also thought our service was good as well. Our waitress was helpful and did a good job of explaining things. The only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because I didn't care for the seating we had. It was just two of us and we were stuck with a tiny table barely big enough for our plates and glasses and crammed between two other larger tables so that any time one of those tables had service we got a nice up close and personal view of the waiter or waitresses butt in our faces. Personally, I am not one that enjoys the whole stranger butt in the face thing..I could get a $5 t-bone at a strip club if I wanted that. Next time I'll ask for different seating if I end up being led to that set up again. Overall I liked the place and it was an enjoyable experience so I would definitely go back.
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J. D.
Far and above the best food in the Highlands, with a terrific Brunch menu on weekends. Gourmet without being stuffy, it's more like just good quality and fresh ingredients. The restaurant is very attentive to wine and features a huge selection.
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E A.
Excellent! No complaints. Sandwich was delicious. Atmosphere perfect. I love it.
(5)
Wendy H.
Gorgeous Georgia~ After a semi-painful pedi (for my best friend) and a total state of dehydration for me, we hit the road for brunch at Murphy's. On the way there, we cruised thru parts of Atlanta that opened my eyes to some amazing architecture in the south, I managed to gush while needing food and liquid (not liquer). This place was great, got both indoor and outdoor seating. We didn't have to wait long to be seated and service was smooth. Although dessert looked tempting, we both ordered orange juice, coffee and eggs benedict. Here's the most adorable part: as San Franciscans, my best friend ordered the SF Eggs Benedict, while I ventured the southern taste of Murphy's Eggs Benedict. Both equally delicious, and equally served on large plates. Coffee...hmm, could it taste better? Didn't think so, but it WAS good and satisfying. We left the restaurant thinking we were ready for a nap, now that's when you know you truly had a fabulous brunch!
(5)
Lori F.
Great wine selection, good menu options. I like to sit at the bar and chat up with the bartender. I tend to get the best service that way. Otherwise, it's kind of uneventful.
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Gary B.
I love Murphy's and whenever I am in Atlanta, I make it a point to come here. The food here is outstanding but nothing that will surprise or blow you away. High quality comfort food that is executed quite well. I really like their pancakes and the french toast here. The prices are really low here as well (one would pay more for CHeesecake Factory). The pan seared crabcakes are also a hit here. You will likely have to wait for a table here, but you won't regret it. I love the mini muffins they serve while you are waiting for your food.
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Thomas W.
This place is totally overrated. I have never understood why people wait in line to eat brunch at Murphy's. The food is just okay, and definitely not worth the wait or the price.
(2)
J H.
One of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. The food is great and the chef brings a little twist to the standard American fare. The deco is upscale yet the prices are still affordable. The crowd is upscale as the wine list is quite substantive. Service was excellent and my freind and I loved this palce. Great place for a date and special occasions.
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Diane I.
i always bring out of towners here because its a cute classy place. definitely a hit with good food, good ambiance, and good shopping afterwards in the highlands.
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Mrs. D M.
I was in Atlanta this past weekend for a girl's weekend. My ATL friend recommended this place for brunch. We went on a Saturday for brunch around 11am, with no wait! I ordered the Virginia Highland, which was a Benedict dish with spinach. I found it to be good, but cold. I also had the homemade chicken sausage which was really good. However the grits it came with and the biscuits on the table were on point! Loved those. Only in the South do they give you biscuits on the table instead of bread! For a cocktail, I had their mimosa of the day, which had blueberry and vodka in it. The only downside was our waiter, who seemed so uninterested in serving us and walked away before our questions were fully answered. Odd guy. Free valet (NEVER at home in Miami) and nice atmosphere.
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Rachael I.
I have been here several times and have always really enjoyed it. I went for brunch with a friend today, and my experience COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY BETTER. So I felt absolutely compelled to review. First of all, it is St. Patrick's Weekend. So, Murphy's had done some amazing specials. The brunch special was: Corned Beef, with Colcannon Potatoes, Kale, Poached Egg, and Parsley Hollandaise... HOLY. MOLY. It was good. "KISS ME, I'm Irish!!" good. Seriously. Best brunch I have ever had. I ate every. last. bite. even though I was full 3/4 of the way through. It was just that good. My friend ordered the Eggs San Francisco. Also looked amazing, and she loved it. Ate every last bite. Our plates looked like they had been licked clean. (We didn't, I promise =) Overall, I have never gone wrong ordering a special here. Today, obviously, was no exception. Even though brunch usually comes with a long wait, we arrived around 11:15 AM and practically waltzed right on in. No wait at all. Amazing. And the SERVICE. I have got to end with this. The service was incredible. Super friendly. Incredibly attentive. Dressed in green to fit the theme. Just wonderful. Love them. And love Murphy's. If you want an amazing and memorable brunch experience, look no further!!
(5)
Rick M.
Corned Beef on cabbage with mashed potatoes and leeks - outstanding! Service was very nice and the St Patty's Day dish we had was delicious. Sat outside on a lovely Spring evening. See you next March!!
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Michael U.
Items selected: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Georgia White Shrimp and Grits - Andouille Sausage Stew, Poached Egg Part three of what was in essence a rolling four-stop breakfast/brunch on Saturday, Murphy's came billed as one of Atlanta's most loved restaurants by locals - a neighborhood spot in Virginia Highland focused on traditional American comfort foods where friends and families gathered and lingered as waits for a table often topped an hour...it seemed a sure thing until everything but the wait proved overhyped and underwhelming. A pleasant space with a first-come-first-served bar and multiple dining areas in an old brick building I was admittedly fortunate to land a solo seat at the bar immediately on my arrival as couples and quartets waited in the heat and humidity but with service perfunctory at best the meal started ominously with a cinnamon roll removed from the pastry case and microwaved, the tangy frosting slowly sliding from the otherwise dry dough - a trend that would continue with a $10 single slice of challah French Toast that was anything but saturated with custard and generally mundane. Hoping, for once, that savories would save the sweets the final nail in the coffin arrived as the $14 "shrimp and grits" - a peppery soup surrounding good grits but overcooked shrimp and an egg better called hardboiled than poached; the dish apparently deserving only an "I'm sorry about that hun, the kitchen is real busy" when mentioned to the waitress. Me? I was sorry I'd driven to Murphy's in the first place...and not the least bit apologetic about the omitted tip.
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C W.
Ok the 4 stars cannot be for brunch. 4 stars makes me think I am about to have a great meal. The service was good and everyone was nice but the food was just ok. French Toast was good Pancakes were just ok Bacon was good Stone Mill Grits were very underwhelming There are too many other places with Brunch in Atlanta for this place to have 4 stars. I originally gave Murphy's 3 stars but then I realized that if someone suggested going to Murphy's for brunch I would be very much against it. It's not just 'OK' I don't want to pay for brunch there. Make the drive to Joy Cafe in Buckhead, so much better and less expensive...
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Rhea C.
I've always loved Murphy's! The food is always perfect and wait staff is always friendly. I had the Shrimp Scampi with the parmesan risotto and it was delicious! ill try to visit a bit more often but I have to keep my girlish figure
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erin j.
Remember that part on Meet the Fockers when there was no one boarding the airplane but the flight attendant would not let him board until his zone was called? That is Murphy's. I get here and my friend had not arrived. They would not seat me even though there were only 2 tables filled in the ENTIRE BUILDING. My suggestion is that if a place charges as much as they do for food then the seating "rules" should be flexible when it is logical. Food was not worth being treated like a number.
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Samantha M.
Went here for brunch 2 weeks ago. The wait for a table was a little long since we were starving for our first meal of the day, but after a bit of navigating through tons of people at the bar, we had mimosas & bloody mary's in hand :) I originally planned on having a breakfast food, but saw someone enjoying the crab cake sandwich while I waited and decided I had to have that. I don't even like crab cakes! I went for it and it really was fantastic! We'll definitely be back :)
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Ron C.
Murphy's is an outstanding restaurant. Food, service and ambience were perfect after a long day of work. I highly recommend this spot. And I don't usually recommend anything. Great spot.
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Shay L.
Absolutely favorite spot for brunch in Atlanta! They get super busy on Sundays so be prepared to wait, oh yeah and they don't take reservations. But you can always order a coffee or latte while you wait to be seated. You can't go wrong with anything on the brunch menu! Parking is valet or if you can find any on the street or in the tiny parking lot they have. Not going for brunch... Lunch is great here too! Love the burgers. But the desserts are my weakness! Try the dessert sampler with one of their dessert drinks. You won't regret it (you might) but you shouldn't! YOLO!
(5)
Adam S.
Crazy good brunch
(5)
Karen P.
Okay to good food,interesting service. We dined here on a weekend night - no valet parking available because the lot was full in a very congested area. We were forgiven the 15 minute delay caused by our parking space hunting exercise. It was late and we were hungry. Our waiter took our drink order, a Domaine Serene pinot, and returned with the bottle and glasses for the table. The glasses were like pinot/Burgundy glasses but had an interesting lip on them. I recognized them as Oregon pinot glasses - an interesting invention by Riedel, the famous wine glass produced that seems has produced more glasses than grape varietals - and asked if this was the case. The guy doesn't get it - I am a wine NERD whose head is filled with lots of useless wine facts. He begins to explain to us that these are Burgundy glasses (for non-nerds, Burgundy produces red wines only from pinot noir grapes) and that we must swirl our wine. He continues to expound and I am now thinking that it was stupid to start this discussion and am wondering if we will ever get to order our meal. They are not Burgundy glasses in the narrow definition of Riedel but I shut up. He then pours the wine and walks off! I'm thinking, "I'm hungry!". I call him back and we order. Btw: wine bottle prices are excellent! ...meaning lower markup than many restaurants. I had the kale salad followed by the Roasted Springer Mountain Chicken. Kale is the new super vegetable so it is featured at many restaurants. The Murphy's kale salad was on of the better ones that I've tasted - no overpowering dressing. The chicken was also good - skin on seasoned and roasted. And the bed of mashed potatoes was perfect, not a mountain like some restaurants are wont to serve. The other winners from our group were the burger and the brisket. The salmon was good but the flavors of the salmon didn't blend well with the accompanying rice pilaf.
(4)
Swan S.
Had brunch with ye ole ex here last weekend. This is hands down the "go to" brunch spot in Atlanta. Been dinning at Murphy's for 27 years and always a winner. The service used to be hit and miss but has gotten much better. Food is always a hit. This time the food was missing a little seasoning, but I lend that to the fact that we arrived when brunch was coming to an end and everyone working that shift was just tired and ready to go home. This place is normally swamped for brunch on the weekends with ridiculous waits. But honey it is usually worth every minute of your 60- 90 minute wait (depending on time of arrival). Try my old favorite the San Francisco (the BEST) or the Waffle with cinnamon butter.....the omlettes are freshly made with cage free eggs, the bread basket with assorted muffins and biscuits brought to every table is usually filled with something uniquely yummy.....I tasted the lavender jelly just for fun and it was delish....I've given up the eggs so they made me an assortment of vegan goods....it was delish like I just mentioned earlier. Kiss the cook(s) at Murphy's because they make brunch an experience for each and everyone of your tastebuds. This is one of Atlanta's best. Going to go for dinner next time.....
(4)
Stacy S.
Brunch at Murphy's is divine! I've had their pancakes, eggs, chicken sausage, home fries and fresh unlimited biscuits/muffins. They get VERY busy on the weekends so get there early to fully enjoy the experience!
(4)
Jeremy H.
Murphy's is an Atlanta institution and one of the best brunch spots. Their lunch/dinner menu also looks awesome, but I've only been there for brunch and dessert so that's all I can speak to! It's usually not too hard to park somewhere nearby - try Virginia Avenue and some of the side streets if you're stuck. Although there is usually a wait on the weekends, you can order coffee, mimosas, or bloody mary's at the bar inside. There's also a little wine shop you can wander around in while you wait. I really like the Eggs Santa Fe, Eggs Virginia Highland, and the Crab Cake Benedict. They also usually have great specials as well. The owner, Tom, is a great guy and works hard to make sure that Murphy's is not just a restaurant but an amazing experience. The service is fast and friendly, the food is great, and the atmosphere is comfortable but elegant. Great for a nice dinner out or a brunch on the weekend.
(5)
Samy G.
The best brunch ever + excellent service! Murphy's downside (as is many good restaurants in VA highlands), is the wait time to get a table. However the selection of food and what was actually offered was unparalleled I'd still give them a 5 star.
(5)
Michael S.
Murphy's is a fine restaurant with a great reputation. However, they have decided to employ a hostess with a very bad attitude who lacks customer service skills. I expect this at a fast food restaurant but not Murphy's. We ended up leaving and going somewhere that welcomed our business. Dear Murphy's she is driving your business away if you care.
(1)
Treva B.
The food was delicious and the service fabulous. We will definitely visit again. Our party had the braised beef, salmon, lobster salad and crab cake and they were all delicious! Nice portions and a reasonable price.
(5)
Mary W.
Always a good experience here. Great selection of wines to pair with great meals. Desserts are excellent also-Bonzo is the best and good cookies good. Ask the server to warm them-even better! Only shortcoming is the parking situation.
(5)
Emma S.
We got here at the perfect time on a Saturday and didn't have to wait at all. Our server was awesome and really made our first visit here great. The food was delicious and adequately priced. They have a super cool tablet system that let's you split your checks and pay right at your table without giving your card to your server or someone else. Definitely want to go back the next time I'm in Atlanta!
(5)
Meg W.
This felt like an epic fail - so many brunch choices, yet after waiting 40 minutes for a table, we still waited 20 minutes for drinks and 20 more for food, which arrived COLD. The service was ok, plenty of staff present but I'm not sure what was going on back in the kitchen. I cry.
(2)
Linda C.
Ambience: Amazing. Very cool, casual without being stuffy. Great background music. Very cozy and chic. I'm in love! There is only one reason to downgrade this to 5 star- it would be because I don't like the panna cotta dessert....but I'm not a fan of panna cotta anyways, so I can't blame Murphy's for that. My bad for not writing a review the 1st time I went- life got in the way. First Dining Experience: Appetizer: I had two glasses of prosecco. (Bubblicious and yummy!) Mussels in a light white wine sauce. Awesome and soooooooooooooo fresh. My friend had the crab cakes with some type of beer that he absolutely raved about. Main Course: I had the salmon which came with fresh peas and carrots; and sauteed pearl onions. My friend had the flounder. THEY WERE AMAZING!!!! I know the herbed salmon is sauteed in the flavored butter, but it's worth every single calorie and gym workout afterwards. The peas were so fresh that they had a snap to them. The onions had a wonderful seasoned flavor. His flounder was grilled to perfection and seasoned divinely. For dessert: We had the key lime coconut cream pie and the bonzo. The pie was light, not too sweet, not to tart. The bonzo is a layer of choco mousse, choco cake, and plain cheesecake. Very rich and decadent. Second Dining Experience: Drinks: Two glasses of Pinot Grigio. Delicious. My date: Amaretto sour (he's not much of a drinker) Appetizer: I got the spinach salad and I was pleasantly surprised when the goat cheese was a fried ball of cheesy happiness. Wonderful! The salad was kinda big, so I didn't eat all of it. My date ordered the chicken and hominy soup. It was very hearty...the chicken was shredded which was super yummy and tender. The soup reminded me of the one my mom makes. Yummy. Main Course: I had to go back to the salmon to relive the experience. Nuff said. My date ordered the sausage meatloaf. It was AWESOME (and I don't even like Italian sausage). Moist and covered with a tomato based sauce. Came with mashed potatoes and greens. He also ordered a side of the truffle mac & cheese. It was soooooo cheesy and wonderful and creamy. I didn't really taste any truffles in it, which was a good thing since both of us hate mushrooms! We killed the mac & cheese!!!!! LOL Dessert: The dessert trio. Okay the Tollhouse Pie is the star on this plate. Warm, gooey, and chock full of walnuts. The second in line is the bonzo. Third (which we barely touched) was the panna cotta. It is fresh, with lots of fruit and mangoes on the plate- but definitely does NOT compliment the chocolaty rich bonzo and tollhouse desserts in which it shares a plate with. That pairing was a bit weird. Love love love the $1 cookies on the go. They're huge!!!
(5)
John W.
Pros: - Excellent service. Ask for Heather. - great ambiance - nice selection for reasonable prices - bacon was pretty good. - morning glory muffin was best thing on the table Cons: - more hypes than substance. Place was packed but French Toast wasn't that good. It was just decent. - fruit compote tasted like it was out of a bottle - latte was far too bitter.
(3)
Wendy L.
Excellent service, only mediocre food. Nothing to write home about. Tried shrimp & grits, and their cod special. Both were good but far from spectacular. I've also had many of their brunch entrees before but none of the dishes were memorable. It's a safe place to take your friends, they have something on the menu for everyone. However, don't expect to have your socks blown off.
(3)
Devon O.
Their Sunday Brunch? Awesome. Not an every Sunday kind of place, but a good alternative when you want more than the neighborhood greasy spoon. It comes across as a little buttoned-up, but you can schlump in looking like a scrub and they'll still be nice to you. I think they have some kind of children-sensitivity training with their staff because I've never seen waitstaff so patient and tolerant of children. My youngest overturned both her orange juice and water glass in rapid succession and our waiter coolly mopped it up and soothed her embarrassment. When my oldest asked for something that is pretty much not on the menu, our server (and accommodating kitchen staff) made it happen. Thanks you guys. And on my last visit I was so hungover and nauseous I could barely stomach reading the menu. our server intuited my (deserved) discomfort and, without asking, brought me soda and bitters. It was exactly what I needed. I know a glass of soda water is no big deal, but that kind of shit makes me feel like i'm in Highway to Heaven or something. Oh, right: the food. It's great. Chila-motherfuckin-quiles for the win! There's a good selection of fruit cups and granola to rib-sticking corned beef hash and poached eggs. They also have fancy espresso drinks with baby biscotti which always makes me happy. Just expect a mad wait if you come by after 9:30-10am. That front lobby can be suffocating. And if you hate valet like I do, park down the street and walk.
(4)
Claudia R.
After living here for almost 3 years I am finally making the rounds of all those great places people always mention...and this place definitely lived up to the hype. Yummy deliciousness! Had the Egg Slum Mulligan...it was all my fave things about breakfast (potatoes, cheese, bacon) plus a couple of poached eggs, which I can usually do without, except these were just so perfectly cooked that I ended eating all the eggs and leaving some of the hash instead. I didn't try the mimosas, though my friends really enjoyed them. And the fresh lemonade was so good! Next time, the dinner menu...
(5)
Amanda R.
Really good, has the traditional as well as original items. The french toast was nice and fluffy with a lot of flavor and awesome cinnamon sugar butter on top. My only critique would be that it could of used a few minutes in the batter to allow it to seep throughout, but besides that it was very good. Their version of eggs florentine were delicious. Make sure you bring your appetite though, this is not for someone who doesn't want a really filling brunch!
(4)
Karen T.
I've been going to Murphy's for at least 10 years...maybe even 15 years. The service is very good and the food even better. I ended up going for brunch and had the Portobello Frittata. It was delicious. The bread or bakery basket that they bring out is so good. Keep that in mind since it will come before the entree. I've eaten there for lunch and dinner more times than for brunch. It has been consistently good over the years. For more of my review from a recent visit, go to breakfastatkarens.com/20…
(4)
Vera D.
I wish we had a Murphy's in the SF Bay Area! It's a rustic place that feels like home. There's a wine shop in the back (they have a great wine list) and on your way out, you can drop a $1 in a mason jar to take a cookie from the cake platter by the door. I shared the apple salad as a starter and Guiness braised beef brisket with horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans as an entree. I preferred the beet salad my colleague had over the apple. The latter the ratio of feta to lettuce/apple was out of balance. The braised beef was delicious albeit very rich. The beans were perfectly al dente. If I could go back, I would get the arctic char or spicy shrimp and grits. We had room for dessert: banana bread pudding, apple tart and the spiced pecan sweet potato pie. The apple tart was my favorite -- the butter, cinnamon and brown sugar melted between the layers of apples knocked my socks off!
(4)
Wes P.
Great food, mediocre service. Service may partly be my fault, at I was sat pretty close to closing time, but the place was still busy and the server seemed like she could care less (although she did go out of her way to get an entirely new batch of something made to be taken home since someone threw away what was leftover from the meal). As for food - the calamari is some of the best I've ever had. Their mussels are delicious and the macaroni and cheese is also quite good. Great wine list to boot.
(4)
Christopher E.
Murphy's may just as well be the best place to find the most consistent lunch in all of Atlanta. I know people love this place for brunch but bring me to Murphy's for lunch please. Home of the best Chicken Burger in the world! Today as usual - the service was impeccable. The food was served warm and tasty (crispy fries as requested). I always know what I am going to get at Murphy's. Good Food, Good Service, Good atmosphere. Once in a while there is a subpar server - but never ever a bad one! If you want a good consistent lunch spot then definitely give Murphy's a shot. Just don't plan on finding a parking space in their lot. Ask for Jonathan. He is great and nice to look at also! ;-)
(5)
Minerva M.
We went for New Years Day Brunch & it was TASTY! I had the San Fran Benedict which treated my body well along with a mimosa - highly recommended!
(5)
Bonnie L.
Been back a few times for dinner since my 27th birthday brunch, and I think my four star rating was a bit of an understatement. The service is consistently professional, the owner is delightful, and the environment is simultaneously cozy and romantic. A truly versatile restaurant that goes the extra mile. Mr. Murphy offered G and me a free round just because it was his first time! Our server offered to swap out the truffle mac & cheese on the veggie plate! Then our server offered to have us add a couple bucks to tip to give us cash for the valet. G had thought of asking him this, but I thought it was too tacky a request so I asked where an ATM was instead. The server thought of it himself, though, saving us the trouble! Plus, the food is solidly delicious. The wild salmon with a giant butternut squash ravioli - mmmm. Chocolate truffle cake with peanut butter ice cream - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)
Henrik C.
Went to Murphy's for brunch. So I can only comment on Sunday Brunch. The place is pretty packed by 10AM and by 11AM the line is out into the parking lot. So choose you time to visit wisely. The place has patio and indoor seating. The patio is a bit cramped but otherwise OK. There is valet parking across the street, but typically good room directly on the street so you are easily park without the valet. We had great service. Beware the bread selection is different - muffins, ... not your average bread for breakfast/brunch. The food is pretty good. However in both of our dishes there were a lot of potatoes. I love potatoes don't get me wrong, but there is really a limit to how much I need in a single dish. The rest of the meal was perfect. Pretty good place with an OK menu. The service was good and if you arrive early the wait is not long.
(4)
Anthony P.
Why did we go here? 5 of a group of six arrived while one parked the car. They wouldn't seat us, policy they said! Had to wait until our last person showed. Haughty attitude upon seating us. Seats and tables small, uncomfortable, and stuffed wherever they could find a space. This place is extremely loud so don't expect to have a conversation. Water first then they take drink order. Service is slow, spotty, inconsistent. Do they even know what is meant by the word service? Food was Luke warm, raw in one case, best was mediocre. Really very little reason to come here unless your a 20 something in the hunt for the opposite sex and some drinks. Also, don't use they valet, as they mess with you car settings! Beware!
(1)
Abby W.
Only ate the dessert trio but loved the Tollhouse pie. Friendly staff, clean atmosphere, great wine selection, really tasty coffee. Decent price. I'd go back.
(4)
Jada G.
Yeah...so I had dinner here and it was a tanker. I love their brunch, but my dinner was no comparison. We had the mussels, crab cakes and this angel hair pasta with capers. The pasta was way too salty, too much so that I couldn't take another bite. The crab cakes lacked any flavor and the mussels were great, nice and packed full of flavor and a subtle hint of spiciness that creeped up on me in the back of my throat (giggity, giggity). But after a while, I was bored with the dish. Definitely won't come back for dinner. But will definitely return on many-a-future visits for brunch
(3)
Broderick S.
My friend Mol is like, seriously...you've never been to Murphy's? No, kids....until recently I had never been there for brunch. Waiting in a group of hungry hordes to get into anywhere, kinda gives me hives. Well I finally decided to go when pressed (peer pressure) and I'm glad to say I've been. It's a great restaurant and the service definitely makes you want to come back. Lots of good quality people watching there as well. The mimosas were actually pretty strong and induced an afternoon nap. I had the chilaquiles which were pretty tasty and tried a bit of food from others at the table as well. All in all I'd come back, its close to my house and an intown institution.
(4)
Paula M.
My sister and I arrived shortly after Murphy's opened on Saturday. There were available parking spaces in front of the restaurant which came as a pleasant surprise. I was expecting to have to find street parking or get my car valeted (do they valet in the morning?) The restaurant was pretty much empty and we were the first to be seated in the "air-conditioned" patio area. It was pretty warm at first but not unbearable. I didn't think about the temperature after we were seated so it might be a non-issue. I was looking forward to trying one of the bellinis but seeing that I had only two hours of sleep the previous night, I settled for a good ole cup of joe. Our waiter was good about providing refills and even offering me a refill after we had paid for our meal. We were given a complimentary basket of baked goods - two strawberry muffins and a scone. We finished our muffins (tasty) and my sister had taken half the scone. Before I could grab the other half, our food arrived and a server quickly snatched the basket with the scone. No "can I take this?" or anything. It's not like they can give it to anyone else and I hate to think that it might feed hungry staff members. Well, my sister loved the scone. I, on the other hand, have no opinion. We ordered the French Toast and Eggs Slum Mulligan. The French Toast came out on a big plate with four large halves of sliced challah bread, topped with a scoop of cinnamon butter. It was good, but not amazing. The Eggs Slum Mulligan was served in a small cast iron skillet, very colorful with the cheese shreds and diced pepper and onions on top. The poached eggs were cooked well, but the "potato hash" was just diced potatoes. I don't expect it to be shredded potato hash, but it was like diced French fries with no salt. On top were pockets of bacon, then the eggs, shredded cheese, and the peppers/onions. So you're left with just the yolk to bring all of these ingredients together. That's a lot to ask of yolk. Now I understand why the server offered me ketchup and hot sauce. I would have preferred a complementary sauce. We left at 9:30 and the patio area wasn't even half filled. Perhaps the key is to go before 10am. However, based on the food, I wouldn't bring anyone else to brunch, even if you could guarantee me a parking space out front.
(3)
Roger A.
Cute place. Great service. Food meh... Very well prepared and presented, but a bit bland for my palate.
(3)
Draft M.
Great breakfast and brunch menu. Several versions of eggs benedict, fresh breads and biscuits and great coffee. Great vibe to the place including the decor and the music. Friendly and fast service. Seating can be achieved for couples and large groups. Nicely done. Recommend.
(4)
Jessica O.
I was disappointed in my Murphy's experience. My drink (the strawberry lemonade) was yummy, but really small. Our service was terrible - we had to ask for things multiple times, then the server left her items on our table. Then there was a large group seated next to us, and the servers were staring at us, clearly wanting us to get up so the large group could spread - RUDE. The mussels were pretty good, and the large fries OK, too. But my entree (the braised brisket) was not impressive, and the horseradish on it totally overpowered everything else. We had the dessert trio (nothing special) and the banana pudding (also nothing special). Based on that experience, I don't really have a desire to go back.
(2)
Sara R.
Murphy's is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta, whether it's for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Brunch can be a bit hectic because there are always tons of people waiting to get in. When (not if) you have to wait, just grab a drink from the bar and enjoy it outside if the weather is nice. One of my favorite things about their brunch is that the delicious bread basket they give you that's filled with biscuits, muffins, and other breakfast pastries. The omelet here is great, as are the many renditions of eggs benedict. I've also tried the pancakes, and they are very good, too. Lunch at Murphy's is also great because they serve many of the same breakfast dishes but the environment is overall more relaxing. I've been known to get an omelet and a side of their Caesar salad for a lighter, but still satisfying, meal. Dinner at Murphy's is no less crazy than any other time of day. The atmosphere is intimate and fun. On my most recent visit for dinner, I had the roasted beet salad. Although the combination of roasted beets and goat cheese is kind of overdone, I loved the spin on this dish. It came with orange and marcona almonds, which complemented the beets wonderfully and also helped to temper the spiciness of the arugula. I don't even like arugula, but I loved this dish. I wasn't feeling like eating much meat, so I went with the seasonal vegetable plate. I understand that this plate changes quite frequently. On my trip, there was a barley salad, some perfectly roasted potatoes, more roasted beets (I love beets so I was fine with the repeat here), and a fun, if a bit heavy, crispy egg roll. Everything was delicious, and I love that the chef actually took the time to compose a plate that wasn't just a throwaway in terms of ingredients or creativity. I'm no vegetarian, but I appreciated the thought and care that was obviously put into creating the medley of flavors. The plate was also huge, so I took half home to enjoy later. Finally, I'd be crazy if I reviewed Murphy's and didn't mention their exquisite dessert selection. I've loved every dessert that I've ever tried here. Many of the offerings are also seasonal and rotate on a regular basis. However, you're always guaranteed to be able to order the Bonzo and Tollhouse Pie. Both are on the sweeter side of desserts and incredibly rich, so I prefer to go with the lighter options (well, at least as light as dessert can get). I recently tried a pear crisp/crumble that was perfect for sharing. It was served warm with ice cream - the perfect antidote to the chilly weather outside. Hands down, though, my favorite dessert I've ever had here was the carrot cake. This slice is awesome. The cake itself isn't overly spiced and packs enough carrot flavor for you to know it's actually a carrot cake. If I'm not mistaken there are also nuts in the cake. Of course, the cream cheese icing only serves to make this cake even better. The wild card of the cake, and what really takes it over the top, is the orange gelee that adorns the top of the cake. It's a perfect complement to the tangy icing and subtly spiced cake. I wish this was also on the menu - that's how good it is.
(4)
T P.
Not your typical grilled cheese, delicious!
(5)
Kevin G.
I have been here for brunch and dinner. I liked brunch a lot, but I loved dinner! This is a place that you know you will be there for a couple of hours enjoying great food, prepared exceptionally well, and good company. I had the pork shank and mac n' cheese the last time I went in and nearly had a religious experience. The pork shank was so incredible that it caused a great psychological reaction through my entire being. I was quoted as saying, "now I know what food porn is." The truffle mac n' cheese I could do without. It was too rich for me, which is saying a lot. Too much rich cream in the recipe. Their wine selection is great, because they double as a fine wine shop, however be prepared to pay for it. We had a group of 12 at the prime time of a Saturday night but our server, Thadeus, was great the entire evening. Things move slowly there, but they should when the food is so good and the wine is great. So bring good friends. This is a great place to have a late euro-style meal in a great place.
(4)
Shazia T.
we came here for a birthday brunch and it was really good! i had a eggs benedict remix called the eggs virginia highland. it was so good! i loved the focaccia it was served on. our server was really nice and brought us biscuits that weren't on the menu (some kind of cheddar biscuits.... jalapeno maybe?). this place is awesome for brunch and i'd like to try their other items for lunch and dinner.
(4)
Arika S.
great spot for saturday or sunday brunch. prices are reasonable and the service was great. definitely recommend the bloody mary and shrimp and grits. The waffles were also really good. expect to wait though because this place gets crowded for brunch.
(4)
Matt M.
Try the moules frites -- the fries are so light and delicious. They seem to be more like Yucca fries. The desserts are delicious and I went there one Valentine's Day and they had a promotion with a jeweler -- a ruby ring was in one of the desserts! Sometimes I come just for dessert. There's NO CORKING FEE! I'm not sure if this has changed since I was last there -- I've heard that there's no corking fee now only if you buy from their wine shop, but this is impressive and unusual for finer dining. The atmosphere is so impressive considering it's right next door to Taco Mac and they really make an effort to provide quality service. I always have a nice night here.
(5)
Harrison H.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVER-RATED. I feel really bad not giving this place 5 stars because I came here with my good buddy who was talking up the deserts, and it was clear that he really likes this place. And his wife got his birthday cake from here last year, so I really hope he doesn't read this review. But, I have to do it. I heard a couple of times that this is the best desert place in Atlanta, and if that's true then I would be really sad. Don't get me wrong, I devoured the pecan pie, two cookies (which were actually really good), and some of my girlfriends ice cream. Oh and I had a taste of my buddies big multi-level cake type thing. But I'll eat anything if it's in front of me. Not bad, but I think my expectations were really built up. Oh, also the people here were divided into two groups: (1) older people who think highly of themselves, and probably have had a decent career over their lifetime, but not too good of a career. (2) younger people who aspire to be just like those older people one day, sitting here at Murphy's enjoying a glass of wine and some fine desert. But nothing more. I know this.
(2)
Katrina W.
Went to Murphy's for brunch on a Sunday - parking was a bit of a nightmare. The valet was full, the streets were packed. We finally settled on some street parking a bit away from the strip - will definitely just look for the far parking next time. The wait was pretty long as the place was packed full. We stood inside around the bar (very hot outside) and it was difficult to even order some drinks while we waited because of the crowd. That said, the mimosa and bloody mary we had were delicious, though $17 for both. After about 45 minutes, we had a table and a waiter who was on point. Our waiter had a bit of a dry personality, which came off as annoyed when we asked for extra dressing or hot sauce, but he still did a great job taking care of us. The food was incredibly delicious - I decided to go with the crab cake sandwich instead of any egg dish and was really glad I did! I ended up eating every single bite on my plate, including the house salad with champagne vinegrette. Another bonus is that they give you complimentary biscuits and muffins with your meal. The biscuits looked flat and odd but after I had a bite I was pretty impressed. The poppyseed muffins were also super yummy! Definitely a place I'd like to return to, maybe not during such a peak time like Sunday brunch though.
(3)
Lauren N.
Pro: Everything Con: Long wait on the weekends for brunch and no reservations Absolutely the best brunch place in Atlanta (and probably anywhere for that matter)! They have free valet parking, which is awesome because parking in the highlands is difficult. There is often a long wait for brunch on the weekends, because everyone knows how great this place is. It's not too bad though because you can get a drink at the bar while you're waiting (mimosa anyone?) The best part about brunch here is definitely the bread/muffin basket. It varies but usually includes biscuits (which usually I hate since I'm from the north, but they're actually delicious), blueberry muffins, chocolate chip muffins, banana muffins, and sometimes corn muffins. Unnecessary calories, but so worth it! When I was a size 0 before starting college, I had the challah french toast, which is the most amazing thing ever! Now I stick to Linda's omlette with egg whites, spinach and mushrooms....also quite good! The variety of options is great--everything from eggs, waffles, pancakes, salads--you name it, it's on the menu! This place also serves lunch and dinner, but I absolutely prefer it for brunch. It's a warm and inviting place with multiple rooms to section off the noise. You see all types of well-dressed people: from the business crowd, to the after Sunday church families, to birthday luncheons. There's something for everyone here! P.S. Hot waiter named Josh...ask for him! He's so attentive and attractive...what more could you want.
(5)
Craig F.
Murphys and Roasters are the two restaurants in Atlanta that I miss the most since I moved up north in Feb...will DEFINITELY be a stop when I visit ATL next.
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Jomo K.
Looking for a great Sunday brunch? Murphy's might just fit the bill. I believe they serve brunch til 4pm. We didn't get there until about 2pm. It was Labor Day weekend and we had a 45 minute wait. Not bad, considering it was an absolutely perfect day. We had 6 in our party so we weren't able to sit on the patio; however, all of the windows and doors were open so it didn't matter. The food was excellent. The french toast was perfect- very tasty. All of the meals at our table were fully eaten. The Mimosas and Bloody Marys were also very well prepared. The slow service was the reason I didn't give Murphy's a 4th star. The food came out quickly, but our waitress just seemed a little tired and ready to call it a day. I'll definitely give them another try when I'm back in the area.
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Kristen D.
Chamorro pork to die for! Overall, I loved this place. Great margaritas & guacamole!!! I crave this place!
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Marcus R.
Three for Murphy...(whomever he is) only because I went there for dinner and dinner was as bland as a rice cake! Brunch is better..not great, just better! The menu looks like every other southern style menu in the city with its shrimp and grits, trout, prok tenderloin, etc..... lacks flare and creativity. Good wine list and nice atmosphere, but I like to go the restaurants to eat good food. Not to look good eating regular food in a cool spot. I can do that at home. On to the next one....
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Will C.
I was in Atlanta for work, so I've been checking out the food...by far, Murphy's has been the only place so far that I have been inspired to review. I sat at the bar; Heather and Amanda (co-bartenders) were very friendly and personable. Service was prompt, professional and amicable. I ordered the Agua Fresca to drink...delicious and refreshing, and had the brisket for my main course. The meat was cooked perfectly to tenderness, but not dry (which can be a common problem with this cut), the green-beans were blanched rather than steamed, and so were crisp and fresh tasting. There was just enough horseradish on the dish to compliment the flavor, not too much so that it drowned it out...and last but not least, the mashed potatoes were also very good.....and also had a slight hint of horseradish. No dessert this time, but I'm eager to go back on my next trip out here, so now I'll have something to look forward to! All in all a wonderful experience...and a spot I would highly recommend.
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Stephanie L.
Murphy's has been in business for 30 or more reasons....AND I CAN CLEARLY understand WHY! The customer service is EXCEPTIONAL and FOOD is consistently GREAT! Their brunch is an AWARD winner! I suggested Murphy's to friends from out of town and they LOVED IT! I will happily and confidently recommend anyone to eat here.
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Ken T.
Excellent Service. Delicious Food. Great Location. And now I also have a 50% coupon I'll be using here for the near future. What's not to love? This is my friend's favorite restaurant in Atlanta, and I was a bit skeptical because she tends to get really animated about things. But her excitement was a great foreshadowing. We were a party of six and were seated pretty quick, for walk-in. Our server (don't remember her name) was extremely knowledgeable and pretty efficient in giving us the run down of the day's specials. We started off with the calamari, which was pretty excellent. The bread was also warm, delicious, and disappeared rather quickly, due to our carnivorous ways. The best had yet to come - for my main course, I got the sausage and spinach meatloaf, which was excellent. The two pieces each had a nice crisp around the edges and the meat was juicy and savory. The green beans and mashed potatoes below it were also very tasty. My other friends got some pretty great dishes as well (Mussels and fries, Truffled mac & cheese, Murphy's burger) all of which were bomb. I'll definitely be here in the near future!
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Ivette B.
Been here twice. Love it. First Time was for brunch. I had the eggs slum mulligan - poached eggs, potato hash, bacon, and chddar cheese served in a skillet. WOW! All my favorite breakfast items in one. And to start, they bring a basket of bread and muffins fresh from their bakery. If ever in Atlanta again, I will be back here for brunch. Second was for a wine tasting event. The events are weekly, on Tuesdays. Make reservations! We got there without reservations and luckily someone canceled so we were able to get in. We ordered some appetizers to go with the wines and it made for a perfect evening.
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Keo S.
Just had dinner tonight and really enjoyed the atmosphere, the service, and the food. The menu isn't huge, but it's good. We had the calamari, cheese plate, meatloaf, and mac & cheese. I was so stuffed and took half my meal home. I'm a fan and will come back to try the brunch.
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Cali H.
I was excited to tried this place in ATL! One of the first places we dine at. My bf took me to ATL for an anniversary trip! We took a cab to Murphy's and it was packed! Luckily, there was an open seating at the bar and two empty seats were waiting for us. Haha. My bf and I were like ninjas and snatched it before anyone did... lol Not really. Anyways, we avoided the 1 hour wait for brunch. I ordered the crab benedict! I love benedict and crab. Together... never even thought of it. Genius! The brunch drinks were bubbly and sweet! It was champagne with a sweet fruit flavor. It was tasted like sparkling juice. Great place to dine with friends or a love one.
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Jerry C.
Murphy's brunch is my favorite "morning after" meal although it is seldom still morning when we get there. This particular afternoon was just after the "morning after" my daughter's wedding and we needed to repair the senses! Me, Linda's Omelet. Really green sauteed spinach with mushrooms and onions. I just can't not order that- I look around the menu and am tempted but as soon as the server returns "Linda's Omelet" . just flies out of my mouth. Awesome- with sausages on the side and cheesy hash browns, bringing immediate resilience to my broken body. GF had Eggs Virginia Highland- poached eggs cooked perfectly with really good hollandaise . With coffee, screwdrivers and mimosa's we rise from the dead!
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Lydia L.
I am a big fan of Murphy's in the Highlands. Parking can be a bit of a pain (as is typical of the Highlands), but it's fairly accessible. I have been for both brunch and dinner and would recommend both meals. The restaurant is welcoming, the service is attentive, and I've never had to wait long (that doesn't mean that there's no wait). I'd make a reservation though... For brunch, the southwest frittata with pork chorizo, potatoes, onion, peppers and pepper jack cheese was SO good (and terribly filling). I think it's enough to share, but that depends how hungry you are. The egg dishes seem to be quite good in general. For dinner, my friend and I split the Shrimp and Grits with the andouille sausage stew and the Seared Grouper with broccolini and mashed potatoes. Both dishes were excellent. The shrimp and grits are not served in typical southern style, it has a good NoLA kick. The grouper well cooked well, and both dishes were served in a reasonable amount of time. Murphy's has a relaxed atmosphere but is still quite nice.
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Carrie B.
Great intown place and with the complimentary valet parking you don't even have to fight for a spot in the V-H madness :). They have good food and the mussels are very delicious in a nice light white wine-based sauce, make sure to save some of the whole grain bread for dipping. Tuesday night's they host a wine tasting for $20 and the selection is impeccable. We had 7 or so wines from South Africa this evening and paired them with some appetizers and had a great time. Jacob may preface that he's not a sommelier, but he's quite a character and makes the tasting very enjoyable. Make sure to give it a try and since they are a wine shop you can go home with the bottle!
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Nateia F.
I came here at the end of March. Since I had to wait on my friend to get there, I had one of their double chocolate chips cookies...yummy. Not as sweet as most places but still good, especially when you're starving! The host at the front was charming. Since he knew I was waiting, we chatted it up a bit and he informed me of what I should try, based upon things that I eat. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with avocado and fries (which was not the host's first recommendation for me...and he let me know that when he saw me eating something else...LOL). He wasn't aware the the dish he recommended came with pork in it and couldn't be removed. The sandwich and fries were fantastic! I can't wait to go back!
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Fabian W.
Great spot. The food was just wonderful. I had the beef brisket which was tender and wonderfully seasoned.
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Brian S.
Had dinner with another couple, plus our 8-year-old and their one-year-old. It's a classy restaurant with delicious food but not pretentious. Food was fantastic! I had the special: scallops and shrimp over pasta with a peach/peppers/tomatoes sauce. Good beer and wine selection. Burgers were outstanding. Prices not cheap, but reasonable considering the quality. Great experience all around!
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Nylgia C.
Murphy's has been around a long time, especially in Atlanta restaurant years. I had not been in a few years when I got the Scoutmob coupon. I go out frequently, but I haven't had a meal this good in a while. Kelly and I stopped in for dinner Wednesday night. Everything was spot-on. We started with mussels and fries which were perfectly done. The bread was warm and delicious. The server recommended the crispy pork shank with Napa cabbage. It was outstanding. I got the excellent Guinness-braised brisket with mashed potatoes, green beans, and carrots. It was also excellent. The famous truffle mac and cheese was good, but we had to take some of our meal home to leave room for the Tollhouse pie. Delicious! All in all, an excellent meal - great food, nice pacing, and excellent service!
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Duncan B.
Lunch Meeting! Jam Packed Day before NYC
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B. C.
Great lunch stop. Fairly cheap and the Murphy Burger with spinach and bacon is amazing. Staff is friendly as well. Beware of parking however. Bit of a handful during rush hours.
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Samuel L.
A fantastic Sunday brunch at murphy's. I have been to the brunch before, and it is usually excellent. I always get the special, as I did on this trip. It was a breakfast burrito of sorts with egg and grilled chicken, and a whole lot of deliciousness. Friend had the shrimp and grits, was not disappointed, everyone else in our group had a fantastic meal also. The only thing that sucks about this place is the wait on Sunday, just plan accordingly, but a trip to murphys on Sunday is way better than a trip to see Jesus and pals
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Rachel C.
Our server was awesome; super attentive and spunky. The atmosphere was cozy, more bistro than Irish pub. They put together a tasty vegetable plate for me (though a bit heavy on the butter and salt) and my boyfriend enjoyed his spinach chicken burger. Be sure to stop by their adjacent wine bar and ask the guy behind the counter for his recommendations.
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Erin H.
On my recent (and first) visit to Atlanta over the New Year I was scuttled to this restaurant for brunch as soon as I arrived. Like others' have said we did wait a while, but it was worth it! We had an excellent waitress who gave top notch service. Had tasty bloody marys, and the excellent shrimp/grits/andouille stew/poached egg - very good. The black eyed peas and greens with the bread was a nice touch too. Will definitely return to this spot someday.
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S H.
Enjoyed brunch this last weekend with my wife. Got in without a reservation. Food was delicious. She had the Eggs Virginia Highland and I had the Chilaquiles. Both of us had an Irish Coffee. It was a little too strong for me but it was good. I like the environment but our server didn't seem to stoked to be there. I had a bad day on Friday so I'm guessing he had a bad day on Saturday. I think the rain and cold do that to people. I will go back. Excellent food for a fair price.
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Meredith L.
Three words: Mac and Cheese. Murphy's was the first restaurant in Atlanta I tried and having already been obsessed with the Virginia Highlands area, this place looked like a winner. I arrived around 9:00 for some late night appetizers and drinks with the restaurant still very packed. Good sign? It gets better. Though not being much of a "martini" drinker, I conformed to peer pressure and got a Cosmo. Randomly paired the Cosmo with a Caesar salad and some Mac and Cheese and left feeling comfortably full and wanting to go back. The ambience is great with low mood lighting and a bar option as well that was equally as full as the dining areas. Would definitely recommend as an Atlanta must try!
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Jill S.
SUNDAY BRUNCH!!!!! Ok, that was a little excitable, but I really love this place on Sundays, the only days I've ever been (when I either go to early service or um....skip church, so sad). This past Sunday was a skip day. Anywho... I met up with one of my co-workers to get some advice on a trip I'm planning - how that has anything to do with the review, you'll see. Of course the wait was about 30min and the place was packed as usual. But the time went by pretty quick as people know not to "post up" at a table for hours after eating. You know the deal, eat your homemade muffins and biscuits (soundbite: "homer simpson drooling"), the awesome mimosas, after 12:30p of course in the Bible belt, and the sunrise frittata and grits - I can't believe ate the whole thing....almost ;-) The waitress was great - while me and my friend were looking over the map of Italy, the waitress chimed in to provide a couple of her fave spots in Southern Italy. And with each refill/check up on our table, she'd throw in a little story of her Italian escapades. It was entertaining on the verge of annoying but the mimosa helped me just grin and bear it. Make sure to check it out!!
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Sarah M.
We came to Murphy's today for a celebratory lunch. Murphy's is an old standard but they continue to innovate through specials and they never fail to deliver on service. The incomparable Thaddeus was serving us today- and he did it with flair. He took an ordinary work lunch from zero to hero. He sold us on the special - a pea soup puree topped with croutons, a tarragon cream and a spicy oil. It was perfection. The chicken, spinach and bacon burger never fails - its all ground together into the moistest, most flavorful melt in your mouth burger accented by the avocado mayo and swiss. The lobster cobb is a force to be reckoned with- a log of romaine sprinkled with lobster like glitter on new years. Avocado slices and soft boiled eggs circle the plate. Desserts have kept me coming back for years. Perfect work lunch. Love my Murphy's.
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Nandini V.
One of the loveliest waffles I've ever had. Crisp on the surface and tender inside, almost melted in my mouth. And they serve these excellent cupcakes and biscuits for free too! You just have to try to get in early though - I got lucky and got a seat without having to wait on Sunday morning, and by the time we were done, there was a line a mile long!
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Dru M.
Murphy's is always a good choice for brunch, lunch or dinner. This time...I went for lunch with a few friends. There was no wait, which is always a plus. Since I'm still on a health kick...I ordered a green salad (was able to add cucumbers and mushrooms with no extra charge - love that!) and decided to put goat cheese and chicken on it. It was plenty of food and the price was right ($11). I have a few cons. All of their salad dressings are loaded with oils and seasonings, which is tasty, BUT it's nice to have a low fat option. I know this isn't a true con of a restaurant, but it's something I felt should be mentioned. Also...our service was slow. Our waters were refilled only once during the hour we were there and it took about 30 minutes to get our food. We weren't in a rush...so it didn't hurt our afternoon. But speed should be a priority, especially during lunch. Most people have a limited amount of time they can take from work. Keep in mind...they don't take reservations. So expect to wait at least 30 minutes. Lunch if a little easier. They also have little parking during the day. At night...the Wells Fargo next door door valet. But during the day...you will have to find street parking.
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Rick M.
Quite good food and well priced, but I can't give Murphy's higher than a 3 because the service is really lacking. You need to be really assertive to make sure you get what you really want. You have to wave them down and stop the staff in their tracks to get their attention. Drinks weren't refilled until the last bit of the meal. After my wife ordered the vegetarian soup of the day, they brought a different soup w meat cooked in. They just took it away and never asked if she wanted something else or offered to rectify it in any way.
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Roshanda P.
GREAT wine selection ! This was just a quick visit but I had a great experience... The bar tender was really knowledgeable, she suggested that I try the mussels and fries and that was just enough with my glass of wine(Anne Ameie pinot grigio)... which was a great start to my long evening.... I will be trying this place again for dinner.
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Gregory M.
Food was tired and the service was terrible. Ingredients were as bad as they come. Very disappointing....
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Juichia C.
Really best desserts in Atlanta? I hope not. This review is just for the desserts. Granted, I didn't try "The Bonzo", but I wasn't impressed with what I had. 3 scoops of homemade icecream/sorbet - oatmeal, ginger and peach. The oatmeal ice cream was a let down. My boyfriend loved it, but he's easily satisfied.. The ginger ice cream was okay. The peach sorbet was not even as good as the Haagen Dazs sorbets you can find at the grocery store. The flavors weren't intense enough, it was mostly just sugar, sugar and more sugar. The pecan pie was so so, the caramel topping on top was the only delicious thing I enjoyed at Murphy's. Service was friendly and quick. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table at 9:30pm, but there was enough room for us to wait at the bar. The decor is charming, but the crowd was mostly older people, plus some young people who just can't wait to be that old. The complimentary valet was convenient and nice.
Definitely worth the 45 minute wait that we had for Sunday brunch! As soon as you order they bring you a basket of warm blueberry muffins and biscuits, which are too yummy to even describe. The cheddar grits are also amazing, and the crabcake benedict was good too. My friend had one of the omelets and loved it too. Great experience and I can't wait to go again!
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L N.
Brunch here is so good! I loved the frittata last time I went. It was so good. Plus they brought out a delicious bread basket. Yummy Yummy! We like to do everyone orders eggs and something yummy and carbo loaded to share in the middle. The french toast was our last pick for sweets and it was really good! Love their pancakes too! The funny thing last time is when we walked in there was this long line because no one wanted to sit on the porch during the summer. We didnt care though and they sat us right away. They had fans and air conditioner out there! No reason to wait in the summer people!
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Bob F.
Native Atlantan who had never been to Murphy's and now I know why. Expected much more based on the menu and prices. Nice space, bland and uninteresting appetizers and entrees. Certainly not worth going back to but I can check it off my list -- permanently
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Bobbin W.
My wonderful boyfriend (vomit over the sappiness, I don't care) treated me to a beautiful New Year's meal at Murphy's. I've eaten at this classic Va-Hi establishment many times for brunch but will focus on the dinner I recently enjoyed there. We began the meal with a bottle of red wine that did the trick - - I don't recall the name but the celebratory mood it inspired. We ordered the pan-seared crab cake appetizer, served with a small heap of vegetables and a smoky chili mayo -- solidly delicious. I had the rack of lamb special as my entree: juicy, melt-in-your-mouth awesomeness served over a bed of cheddar grits and wilted arugula. My companion had the Scottish Salmon "Torchon," complemented with roast parsnips, sugar snap peas and bright-yellow cous cous. I tasted the dish and envied its light, yummy flavors. I always associate Murphy's with friendly, competent service; top-notch food; and an atmosphere that is appropriate for both families and romantic occasions. My New Year's meal didn't disappoint.
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Kori M.
Met with a friend for brunch one Saturday...place was packed but the wait was only about 20 mins. Let me say...I was seriously impressed by this place. The decor was great, the people were all pretty trendy, the wine bar was amazing to look at. In fact, I was so impressed that I wasn't even upset that when we finally got a table it was a two top that was squeezed between two larger tables. Not a great seating arrangement however, I was in love and drunk with awe. Unfortunately, the food made me come crazing down from my high. It was so bland. I ordered the breakfast burrito thingy with cheese grits. The grits were good but the burrito? It tasted like absolutely nothing. I suspect styrofoam might taste better. I added a little hot sauce but then it just tasted like hot sauce. *sigh* My Bellini wasn't too bad I suppose...hmm I think I'm trying too hard. Overall, this place looks great but the food...eh. I see other Yelpers have reviewed the desserts. I think what I'll do is come back and just have wine and dessert. This place is just way too cute to suck at everything. I'm holding out hope and giving them 3 stars for now...
This is a great place for brunch because the food (and the little muffin basket they bring) is great. I've celebrated many occasions here with family and it has always struck me as a nice family Sunday brunch place. Definitely arrive before 10 a.m. so you don't have to wait outside in the parking lot drinking mimosas with everyone else (unless that's your thing). I am not the biggest fan of lunch or dinner here, though. Food is good, but never memorably good.
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Lauren M.
This was my first time at Murphy's with my parents and brother who have been there several times. We were very disappointed because they were out of their Brisket Sandwich because my Mom and brother have had it before and loved it, but they decided they should branch out and try something new anyway! I had the Chicken, Spinach, and Bacon Burger with Caesar salad and it was delicious. The pesto sauce was mild enough it didn't take over the sandwich. My brother had the Grilled Chicken Sandwich which was HUGE and on some really nice multigrain bread. My Dad had the Murphy's Burger ordered medium and he said it was cooked perfectly. My Mom had the Spinach and Sausage Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and marinara (sounds weird, I know) but I tried it and it was delicious! The lunch portion was huge as well. The service was a little slow for lunch (my brother had to get back to work) and the server was a little pushy about dessert, but other than that, it was a great lunch! One more thing- we made a reservation just in case and it was definitely worth it. They were very busy!
So I knew that Murphy's had chocolate chip cookies that make you realize why you pray to a deity that you can't necessarily see but what I did not know is that Murphy's is one of the first restaurants from a big time restaurateurs in the ATL, Bob Amick and Todd Rushing. They are also responsible for Bake Shop, Two Urban Licks and Parish amongst others I'm really looking forward to trying each of those tasty little numbers out. Murphy's was great. I went with my family from cousins to grand parents and hoped that everyone would have something to eat. They all did. I had the shrimp and grits and while I've had better, it was the perfect lunch portion and the fact that 8 people got out of the meal at about 90 dollars is also a plus. I'd prefer not to sacrifice a limb for a meal when it simply is lunch. I grabbed a cookie out of the cookie jar on the way out and realized I had just had a very good, cozy meal. I'll be back for sure. Every neighborhood needs a place like this and I'm glad to to know that soon, this neighborhood will be mine.
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Brandon P.
Second time to eat at Murphy's, very good food with decent price. Will definitely go there again and recommend this place
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Shae G.
Every time my boyfriend says I'm hungry Sunday morning I say MURPHY'S!!! Obsessed with their biscuits!
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Hannah S.
The best brisket I've ever had. Like...I dream about it. Went for sustenance before a bachelorette party and drank way too much wine. Service was great, atmosphere is great. Everyone had a good time.
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Reanna U.
Well worth the 45 minute wait (Saturday afternoon). The host was super pleasant despite the fact that the place was packed and people were spilling out into the parking lot. He didn't have an attitude like "we don't need your business, either wait 45 minutes or get to steppin'." I also liked that he said if we weren't back when they called our name, they'd just keep us at the top of the list (whereas other places will cross you off and make you start all over). With 45 minutes to kill, we went shopping at the cute boutiques in the area...the time flew by! I had the biscuit and gravy special--the biscuit was buttery and flaky on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. There was just the right amount of gravy, and the scrambled eggs, sausage and cheese tasted great. The grits were just ok--nothing spectacular. My friend had the pancakes and chicken sausage and was very happy. Big perk: you get muffins and a biscuit while you're waiting for your food! Our server was perky without being obnoxious and except for being a little slow to refill the coffee, she was great. I will definitely be going back--everything on the menu sounds terrific. Update: went back one Sunday evening it wasn't crowded at all. We had our choice of seating locations, and service was again great. Hot bread while we waited for our food, great wine recommendations. I got the flatbread with sausage and the mac and cheese--I could have made a meal with just the flatbread. The mac and cheese was good, but not spectacular. The bf got the meatloaf and it was fantastic! Moist, flavorful with a great sauce. I'd wanted to try dessert, but we were just too stuffed! Murphy's may become a go-to spot for me. Updated update: holy moley, you have to try the Chicken Spinach Bacon Burger. It's heavenly. Grinding all the ingredients together is so much better than a chicken breast with bacon and spinach on it. I'm hooked!
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Tana H.
Went to Murphy's the night before the Peachtree Road Race...it was delicious...the beef brisket is the best...mashed potatoes with a little horseradish and asparagus. The portion size was perfect. I love the way you can select a cookie from the cookie jar and donate your dollar, if you need a little dessert. It has a great atmosphere and is in walking distance from a great B and B, Ponce de Leon, where we stayed. Beautiful neighborhoods to stroll after your meal!
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brad p.
They might have the best crap cakes in Atlanta. Also, love the challah french toast.
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Elyn M.
Ate here early on a Monday evening for the first time in years. We were seated right way and we loved the atmosphere--it was a lovely night and we were seated at a 2-top near the open window. Also enjoyed the food. The only downside for us was service--while it was not bad, it was not excellent. Even though the restaurant did not appear overly busy, we felt like we were overlooked for other more lucrative tables around us.
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jim b.
Had brunch here today. Got here around 11 and the wait was only 25 minutes. My french toast was good and everyone liked their meals, but I must deduct a star due to the weak and watery excuse for coffee. Other than that, they do a good job, the waitress was attentive, etc.
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Carlos B.
Great place to socialize and meet new people. In a trendy neighborhood lined with old oaks opening up to a little intersection of bars and restaurants. Murphys' has a nice drink selection you can enjoy on the front patio facing the public square. The food was simple but good. The service was very good in spite of a long wait on a Saturday night. Reservations will help if time is a major factor. But, Murphy's is about hanging out until the glasses and the plates are empty. Take as many friends as possible.
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Juan M.
First time I've been after 3pm. It was a cold and snowy night...and we came armed with the special snow promo codes from the e-blast that Concentrics sent out. Got three appies with drinks for under $20 - a magic night with a magic price!
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Thomas S.
After eating at Murphy's, I read an article in Creative Loafing that mentioned Concentric would be shuffling their Executive Chef's around at ONE.midtion and Murphy's. The dishes I ate and the experience may all be changing next week. Then again, some of the staples and well-executed dishes could be staying, I don't really know at this point. In any case, this is one of those wish-Yelp-had-half-a-star scenarios, for a solid 3.5 out of 5. Did day-3 of the Atlanta flood have an effect on my experience? With water dripping on my shoulder the entire time, I would say yes. You could probably set a clock to the consistency of the droplets. With homes underwater and major interstates shut down 2 days later, I consider water on my shoulder is hardly a nuisance. For a brunch on a Saturday at noon there was a fairly concise menu with wide-ranging cuisine options. We ordered the Pork Chop, Corned Beef & Hash, a Hamburger, and Chilaquiles. The Hamburger was good, though I question if it was worth $10 or not. Corned Beef & Hash tasted great, but seemed lacking in corned beef. The Pork Chop, if a little dry, was excellent. There seemed to be caveats to the whole meal, but all in all it was a pleasant break from the rain to sit, enjoy brunch, and drink a cup of coffee. The service was great though, and I can't ask for much more than that.
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H B.
Did another ladies brunch and this time we chose Murphy's in the highlands. It has a very tiny waiting area and I'm sure the bar patrons weren't thrilled with the random elbows and purse punches. Really neat wine selection and area that you could purchase by the bottle or the case. Now to the food. The pastries were amazing. Biscuits with jelly were pretty tasty but the rest was just ok. Good service, cocktails poured with a heavy hand, great atmosphere.
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Diana L.
My boyfriend and I went last night just to get desserts. There's a complimentary valet parking for Murphy's customers, so that was nice. This place was packed at 8:45PM. We waited about 30 minutes because we didn't make a reservation before hand. While we were waiting, we saw a lot of delicious looking and smelling dishes. Everything looked so tasty. My name was called and we were seated at a nice little table. We ordered the Dessert Trio- bonzo cake, vanilla bean panna cotta, tollhouse pie. All three were delicious. With this, I had a glass of moscato d'asti. This went perfectly! The service was great as well. I am definitely coming back here to eat brunch and dinner!
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Maureen P.
Very good food. Everything we had was terrific. Only drawback was we had reservations on a Friday night and had to wait 20 minutes for our table.
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Eleanor D.
I've been to Murphy's several times before but this trip left my husband & I a little less than satisfied. I thought it would be a nice birthday dinner for him, but we left wishing we had gone somewhere else. The meal was nice enough but nothing stood out; and nothing really memorable. Our wine was okay, the soup billed as chorizo/black eyed pea had no trace of meat in it; and both of our fish entrees weren't as seasoned as we'd had hoped. Service was good, but again nothing extraordinary. We'll try some other places before making our way back here for a special occasion.
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Michelle C.
After reading reviews here on YELP we went for brunch Sunday morning. We came right before the crowd. We sat immediately at the bar instead of waiting on a table (the host promised it would be within 15-20 mins). The elbow room was kind of tight but still ok. The wait staff/bartender took our order and gave us enough time to choose our entrees from the menu. I ordered the shrimp & grits and the hubby ordered the 3 egg breakfast (added mushrooms & peppers) with chicken sausage, and an order of pancakes. He said the eggs were ok but the chicken sausage was delicious (it was). The pancakes were light. I really enjoyed my shrimp & grits but the hubby didn't like it. It had a different twist with the tomato and andoille sausage sauce. The four large shrimp were cooked perfectly and very tasty. Grits were good but could've used more grits. Overall we loved the location, lots of people watching, the complimentary valet service (is valet ever really complimentary?) was fast and friendly. The food was delicious and the staff was happy and friendly. Will definitely return.
(5)
Lexi E.
Lucas, lucas, lucas... whatever would I do without you? For someone who doesn't eat meat you sure suggest some yummy things. You always get me to eat dessert during lunch and turn me on to some great wines at a great price point. If Murphy's was a beautiful girl than you are the diamonds that adorn her. jaz
(4)
David B.
First I am from the north. I have to say that I enjoyed dinner as did my clients (from the deep south). We enjoyed a slew of starters which were wonderful. I ordered shrimp and grits which i thought was very good. The only comment made by my group was that Murphs use tiny shrimp instead of jumbo. By the way the pecan pie was amazing and the service was very good. I was shocked how busy they were on a Wednesday night, and the restaurant was very loud. Great dinner
(4)
Brandon S.
Having been to Murphy's several times for lunch and dinner, I can say they always have a nice atmosphere and pretty good food to my liking. There was a good amount of people waiting for tables on a Saturday night. We had reservations through Open Table so we waited a minute tops before we were seated. I had the spinach and sausage meatloaf which was delicious. The S.O. had the salmon which she enjoyed as well. It was little undercooked to her liking but the server quickly had the kitchen cook it some more. They have some good desserts with their signature being the Tollhouse Pie I believe. I had a chocolate chip cookie for $1 which was good. Our main server was cool but another server in the area seemed to check on us more and took care of a few requests. Parking in the area is tight due to several restaurants nearby but they do offer complimentary valet with a receipt. I've never had a bad experience at Murphy's and would absolutely return.
When you get tired of waiting in line for Sunday Brunch with everyone else, simply walk across the street to Highland Tap which is one of the best kept brunch secrets in Atlanta and not more than 50' away. No wait. Solid food. Amazing staff.
(2)
Jill G.
Great staff, nice atmosphere, good food! I went to Murphy's on a Friday for lunch with a friend, we arrived not long after noon. Parking was kind of tough to find but once we got in the restaurant, despite it being pretty busy, we were seated right away. My friend ordered the special, paella, and I ordered the brisket sandwich. I thought the paella portioning looked a little small but my friend said it was a perfect serving and very tasty. My sandwich was good sized and very delicious as well. For desert I had the dark chocolate espresso cookie and my friend had the a single scoop of sorbet. The cookie was just okay but the sorbet looked amazing with fresh ripe berries on top! Our server was extremely friendly and professional. We sat and talked for a long time after our meal and she kept checking on us and refilling our drinks without seeming pushy and wanting us leave. Overall I had a great experience and I will definitely come back to Murphy's soon!
(4)
Isam R.
I had always heard of Murphy's but never ended up going since the wait was always ridiculous for brunch! My girlfriend finally dragged me there and I was very pleasantly surprised. I had the "Linda's Omelette" (I think that's what it was called) which had spinach, mushrooms, onions and was topped with cheddar cheese. Absolutely delicious, and our food was out in no time which was particularly impressive considering how busy they are! As a server, I was dying to see their kitchen because I wanted to see how they managed to be so orderly and quick in such a crunch. Anyways, the lack of one star is just because our service wasn't the best (not terrible, but I expected a bit more than what we got. The hostesses were a bit abrupt/rude and our server was just a bit slow, but I assume they were just really stressed because of the rush. Will definitely be back though!
(4)
Dawn T.
I love Murphy's. It is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. I will always go to Murphy's when I am visiting Atlanta. The grouper is one of the best fish dishes I have ever eaten. Murphy's wine selection is great. The creme brulee is outstanding. I have been to Murphy's for a group holiday party and wine tasting and was also quite pleased with our meal and our whole experience.
(5)
Maggie R.
We stopped at Murphy's for brunch on our way out of Atlanta, and we were very glad we did. Once seated, they brought delicious biscuits (and I don't usually put those two words together) and muffins. The menu had many appealing items, making it hard to choose. I split the Corned Beef Hash with a girlfriend. They brought it out in two separate dishes, each serving with two perfectly poached eggs at no extra charge. The freshly prepared dish was great, and the mustard horseradish sauce was a perfect touch. The restaurant itself was cute. Service was good. Food was great.
(4)
Steve W.
I'm sorry but this was the worst Sunday brunch I've had in a long time. I figured with all the great reviews this place was worth a try, WRONG! Shrimp and grits is one of my favorite brunch choices and Murphy's was by far the WORST I've ever had. The grits were covered in a runny tomato based sauce which made them runny also. The andouille sausage tasted like dish soap. My friend could not finish her corned beef hash due to runny and overpowering horseradish sauce. YUCK!!!!! I do want to mention the cinnamon roll we shared was excellent. As we waited the half hour for our table we walked across the street and viewed Highland Tap's menu, so sorry we didn't stay there!!
(1)
David B.
Murphy's was a very cute restaurant with great service, but the food was marginal at best. I hat to give bad reviews, but don't waste your money!
(2)
Wai Sze Z.
Visited Atlanta for a wedding and only had one weekend to eat our hearts out. Dinner courtesty of Yelp's raving reviews. So many good options to choose from. We ended up with the following: Chicken Soup (soup of the day) - phenomenal, probably one of our best. It tasted like it's been cooked for hours. Very fresh and the extra kick of spice hit the spot. It was a creamy version but did not feel heavy at all. Mains: Burger(great) and Shrimp & Grits (delicious and perfectly portioned) Sides: Grilled asparagus (crunchy and touch of salt, perfect) & Truffle Mac N Cheese (delicious. anything topped w. truffle is fantastic) Overall, we loved it here. The service was great. We both at a booth facing the center of the restaurant and everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. It's a spacious restaurant. Great for parties.
(4)
Sharon E.
The meal was under seasoned, the waitress never told us the specials ( I heard another server telling another table what the specials were after we placed our order) and our coffee was never refilled. The wine room was nice though even though the wine was overpriced.
(2)
Winston G.
Parking is difficult during the weekdays for lunch, but I enjoyed the lobster cobb salad here for lunch, and hope to come back here again to try out dinner. I also hear their brunch is great, so I'll update this review when I have more to say. However, the lobster cobb is well made, and a bit more unique than other places, as they give you a "log" of lettuce with lobster, bacon, and dressing poured over it.
(4)
Katie C.
I've been to Murphy's for dinner before but this was my first time experiencing their brunch. I've heard rave reviews, bordering on fanatic, about their crab cakes benedict and since I has a coupon I decided this weekend it was going to happen. We got their right at the peak of brunch time, but since it was so beautiful outside on Sunday we didn't mind waiting. I tried to get a drink from the bar, but the lady bartender was adamantly ignoring me to the point where I gave up because I was obviously disturbing the buckhead betty sitting in front of me at the bar. So instead we sat outside for about 45 minutes until being called to our table. Probably the worst placed table in the restaurant, it was shoved into a corner and placed so close to the table next to us that my friend never even saw our waiter's face because he was always behind him rather than to the side of us. I, of course ordered the crab cakes benedict with hash browns and my friend ordered the southwest frittata with an extra side of cheese grits so we could share the hash browns and grits. Our waiter brought out a basket of muffins and biscuits. I only had a biscuit and it was really, really good. They serve it with honey butter which is a weakness of mine. My friend said the muffins- maybe carrot- were also good. Our food came out promptly and the crab cakes benedict were as delicious as everyone had said. The cakes were very meaty and not bread-y at all and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The only beef I had was with the hash browns. They don't tell you on the menu that it comes with diced raw peppers and onions on top, which would have been good to know because I don't like raw peppers. But they were easily picked out and didn't ruin the potatoes. The grits were also good, if not a little too cheesy (i know, when is anything too cheesy right?) but the sharpness of the chedder really overwhelmed the grits. But that was also not a big deal because by the time I got to the grits, I was super full. So if I had never been to Murphy's before this time, I would have given them only three stars, but since I have had several great dinner experiences here, they're getting four stars. Just be warned that there are several really bad tables you might be sat at if the restaurant gets hoppin'.
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louis n.
Best Brunch place in the Highlands! I love the atmosphere, open and plenty of light. Great place to bring the parents for mother's day or any special family occasion. The food is top notch and serves great mimosas and bloody mary. Get their early to save your seat. Weekends are brutal, prepare to wait a good minute.
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Belle S.
This is such a great place to go for breakfast in a cute little area. They have unique items, often with Southern influence and serve fresh bread and muffins while you wait for your food. The atmosphere is cheery and natural. I also like how the menu changes often, but still is a hit. I have also been here for dinner and was not as impressed, but it was still good.
(5)
Isabella S.
Lovely. Dishes made with care and attention to detail. The Atlantic salmon steak was seared to a tee-one of the best salmons I've ever had. The banana bread pudding was pure indulgence. Very friendly service. Zero complaints.
(4)
Ashley H.
the atmosphere was romantic and cozy, waiter was super friendly, food was yummy. I went there for dinner with a friend on a Tuesday night, and the place was almost full by the time we got out (7pm). it's a cute place for a casual dinner date. I heard their brunch is nice as well.
(4)
Liz L.
Dude. Seriously. I freaking love Murphy's. Their brunch is AWESOME - their orange juice is RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME - and their dinner is SUPERB. Truth. This place deserves that many capitalized adjectives. Plus, the inside is super homey and cute, and they have excellent waitstaff, particularly this one dude who we had last weekend as our waiter for brunch, who was about 40ish, tall, slightly large. I'm trying to describe him so maybe he'll get a raise or something. Do waiters get raises? Probably not, but still. He was very cool. If you get here before noon you are golden, and will hardly wait at all. Skip church. Come here instead. God will totally understand.
(5)
Chriss F.
I had the swordfish for din din which was fabulous ! Brunch on Sunday is prob the best in Atlanta especially when you can sit outside. Their bakery has some nice, fresh selections. The wait isn't too bad on the weekends if you can sit at the bar and have a drink in the mean time.
(4)
Annie R.
I LOVE Murphys! The food is fantastic! It looses a star for the wait/not accommodating reservations. I have been here a number of times for dinner and brunch. For dinner the Guinness Braised Brisket is FANTASTIC, really one of the best meals I have ever eaten. They also have great truffle mac and cheese. Favorite item on the brunch menu is the corned beef hash and eggs it comes with this horseradish sauce it is amazing as well. This place is really fantastic, minus the wait (even with reservations), the food and service are excellent. Try this place!
(4)
Kristen M.
Food is consistently good at Murphy's - excellent service. Last time I had the artic char w/ lemon risotto & it wasn't that flavorful, but every other time I have been there it was great so maybe it was just an off night for that dish. My brother had the mussels for an app and the broth was delicious.
(4)
Adisa N.
I absolutely love this place. Always have and always will. There aren't many restaurants like it in Atlanta. Quaint, good food, and good people. They are very supportive of the community as evidenced by our relationship with them. I think the one thing that I love the most about it is that Tom Murphy is always on hand and so friendly. Try The Big Murph, try the trout, try the catch of the day. Try it all. You can't go wrong with this menu.
(4)
Wes A.
This place makes me want to live in Atlanta. The service is fabulous, and the food is flavorful. The menu offers a number of healthy options but don't forget to save room for the homemade cornbread and muffins. They are simply divine! It is quite honestly one of the best brunch spots I've been to.
(5)
Mm H.
Went Sunday for brunch and had to wait 45 minutes, not a big deal expected a wait. But when we got to our table the server was not friendly and never told us about the specials that day. I had the shrimp and grits and they were ok, shrimp was over cooked and one even had a piece of shell on it. Would give it a second chance but not that great place that some make it out to be.
(3)
Jamie G.
I will preface this by saying that I've been to Murphy's only once. So this review is based only one that one experience...but WHAT an experience! So this dinner was a big deal for me...my boyfriend and I went there to celebrate my being accepted into grad school, and due to taking pre-requisite classes beforehand, we're on a budget. Anyway, I booked the reservation online and when we got there, we were seated within five minutes. I was a bit concerned because they sat us on the patio and it was in the middle of one of the first cold snaps last fall, but the patio was heated very nicely. Our server's name was Nick. He was extremely friendly and attentive. When I was trying to select a glass of wine to drink, he asked me about my personal tastes and based on that feedback, introduced me to the best wine I've ever had (I can't remember what it was off the top of my head, but I think I'd recognize it if I saw its name again). I started out with the chicken and tomato soup as an appetizer--AMAZING!! Just the right amount of chicken mixed in with the broth and tangy tomatoes. My boyfriend ordered the Guinness brisket and I had the spinach meatloaf. AMAZING!!! Now, my boyfriend is very much a meat and potatoes guy to begin with, but when he took his first bite and practically rolled his eyes in the back of his head, I took that as a good sign. My meatloaf was amazing, as well as the mashed potatoes that came with it. I had to stop myself from eating it so that i could save room for dessert. Speaking of dessert... also amazing! (I know, I'm wearing out that word.) We got a slice of tollhouse pie and they also had some sort of special dessert that night...some sort of chocolate cake a la mode. Everything was wonderful. Very rich, top-notch ingredients. Going back to Nick, he made the experience really fun. His brother happened to be serving the next section over, so with their banter back and forth it was like getting free entertainment in addition to a wonderful meal! Again, I've only been once, so I know some people may dismiss this review since I don't have multiple experiences upon which to base it. But my first visit was so amazing, that I definitely will be back.
(5)
Vang H.
My brunch experience this time was even better than the last. Upon being seated, we started with a peach belini, (the best) bloody mary (I've ever had) and a sugar covered Irish scone. Perfect start to the meal while we lamented over what we were going to order. We decided to go with the shrimp & grits and the Murphy's brunch special for the day- a version of the benedict involving some delicious pork tenderloins. I enjoyed my juicy (what I have dubbed) "Chipotle pork benedict" but I found myself wishing I had ordered the shrimp & grits. Some places around town have a tomato based sauce but Murphy's got it right! Service was great as the 2 different servers we had were very upbeat and provided a great dining experience. I look forward to coming back after I finish my rotation of brunch places! (Reviewing for brunch, but the dinner here is excellent as well).
(5)
stephanie m.
Oh, man. My tummy is totally overflowing with happiness right now. The boy and I went on our first date in a while here tonight. The Scoutmob coupon was a huge factor in our Murphy's decision, as was rave reviews by his parents. We arrived a bit before 7:00 PM on a Thursday night and were seated immediately on the patio, which we were hoping for. We started with the mussels and fries, which were absolutely mindblowing. The white wine sauce that the mussels arrived in was to die for, and I found myself eating a fry or two after trying suuuuuper hard to resist. They were thickly cut and pleasantly potato-y, which is what a fry should be, after all! At the waitress's suggestion (I couldn't decide between the beet or goat cheese salads), I went with the crispy goat cheese salad with the dressing on the side. The salad came with one big goat cheese fritter, candied walnuts, and delicious chunks of pear. I'm glad I asked for the dressing on the side, because it didn't add anything to the salad and I definitely didn't want the extra calories. The salad was fantastic without any dressing - it totally carried itself with the greens and toppings. The boy picked the Maine salmon, which had a delicious soy glaze, quinoa, and roasted veggies. He raved about it, and I definitely had a couple of bites. Salmon was cooked PERFECTLY. A+++++++++
(5)
George H.
Murphy's has a very good location. The valet parking makes making your reservation very easy. The location is merely across the street. The wine list is impressive. The macaroni and cheese is a wonderful side as is the spinach. The pork shank is delicious when available and the shrimp is grits is wonderfully tasty.
(4)
Bill K.
Brunch was just ok, everything tasted fine but there was nothing outstanding and one of our items wasn't served hot.
(3)
Clarice C.
this place is SO cute. the food and drinks are also delicious. came for brunch last weekend and there was even a wait at 2:30pm! if that's not a good sign, i dont know what is! got the bellinis to start - would def recommend! they also give you a muffin and biscuit basket to start. who doesn't love that?! tried the crab cake eggs benedict, eggs slum mulligan, and eggs virginia highlands...ALL DELICIOUS!! can't wait to go back and try more dishes! parking might be kind of tough but they have free valet.
(5)
David H.
This review is specific to brunch at Murphy's. I appreciate Murphy's slightly different take on brunch than the other usual suspects (e.g., the standard issue "southern" breakfast): they're got a bit of variety with frittatas, challah french toast, chilaquiles, etc. plus the expected items. I really liked the complementary bread basket -- biscuits and muffins and assorted preserves. I enjoy their challah french toast, and their take on shrimp and grits is among my favorite renditions I've had in Atlanta. The tables are a bit close, and like any other popular place, it can get crowded. I've had everything from good to mediocre service here, so it varies, but overall Murphy's is a welcome component in my rotation of Saturday brunch places.
(4)
William M.
So I'm pretty pleased. Shoulda had the brisket sandwich that I came for though. Had the fried fish sandwich. Remember that I gave you four stars but when it got to the table with fries, pickle and wilted lettuce, it looked like I super-sized a fillet o fish. Clearly better than McDs but really not the best choice. Chicken quesadillas looked good and the brisket sandwich was great. Wine list is pitch perfect. Beer list is filled with non traditional, but quality choices. Decor is good, parking blows. Service was better than expected, Casey.
(4)
Georgia B.
We had a great meal on a Sunday evening recently. Five of us had an early dinner before sending two off to the airport. We shared the flatbread as an appetizer, which we loved. They also offer bread and olive oil which is very good. Three of us had the shrimp and grits, one the meatloaf and the other had chicken. Bottom line, everyone loved their food. We added truffle macaroni and cheese as a shared side, which was yummy, and for dessert: the doughnuts with coffee. It was an excellent meal with excellent service. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgable, helpful, and did not rush us-my favorite combination for good service.
(4)
Chris B.
I've only been here for brunch, so I can't speak to their other meals, but brunch was SOLID. I got the southwest frittata and it was very tasty and plenty of food. One person I was with got the "eggs slum mulligan" which also looked very good. They didn't have sweet tea which was a big minus for me (yes, I like to have sweet tea even at breakfast, don't judge) but they were kind enough to bring some sugar syrup concoction with my unsweet tea. Also, the service was a tad slow, but it was a sunday at lunchtime so it was pretty crowded. All in all, very good spot for brunch.
Yum, yum, yum. Food awesome. Service great. Location fabulous. Atmosphere fun and cool. I have only been here during brunch and I think that this is the best place to get brunch in Atlanta. I would order a mimosa to start. Then I would order any of their omelets. They are all really good. My husband had some pork dish and he said the pork was moist which is very unusual. The wait might be a little long, but hang in there. It is worth the wait.
(5)
A K.
The food was great and the desserts were amazing!!! Also, great service and the ambiance is nice and cozy! Loved it.
(5)
Kelly P.
I must say that I do love to dive into their brunch, despite the long wait time on any given weekend. It's like waiting to get on a rollercoaster... metaphorically speaking that is. You wait, and wait and maybe wait a little longer (while enjoying some coffee from Aurora) and chit chatting with your friends. All the while anticipating what special they will be offering, or if you will get your old favorite dish. Finally, you are seated... hold on to your taste buds! I opted for the Eggs Virginia Highland. Sauteed mushrooms and spinach atop foccacia bread with a poached egg smothered in tomato hollandaise. Add the side of hasbrowns with red and green peppers and you have a YUM-DIDDLY-DO-DA meal!! Friends enjoyed the crab cake benedict (old favorite) and the special Monte Cristo benedict (needless to say order envy occured). At the end of the ride you are filled with satisfaction, but not so stuffed that you feel like you need to take a "time out" by the kiddie rides... There are great places to eat brunch all around the highlands and this one is at the top of the list with La Tavola, Eclipse Di Sol and American Roadhouse.
(4)
Mario R.
Each experience has been worse than the previous. The Pros: Ummmmm...The bar? The Cons: The reward system is inherently flawed: Any point system that only allows you to redeem in specific increments instead of stored value is garbage. Unless your meal happens to land on a number with a zero at the end be prepared to come out of pocket (even if you have thousands of points...) The price of the meals are not warranted. $16.00 for Shrimp & Grits: pretty par I guess anywhere else, but for 6 shrimp and three teaspoons of grits...no thanks. I mean seriously you could at least heap on the cheapest grain money can buy. This can also be applied to the Lobster Cobb. I pick up food here once a week (Client Suggested) and most of the time an item is missing from my to-go order. My first to-go experience here was a disaster: the bartender was abrasive at best and waited until I showed up to inform me half of the items I ordered were no longer available. "Oh I'm sorry, I saw it on your website" Not a valid argument. Murphy's if you can hear me, please get your shit together!
(2)
Tiffany O.
I love, love, love their brunch! Although their is generally a wait if you can't drag yourself out of bed at a reasonable hour first thing on a Saturday or Sunday morning, it is well worth it. Snag a cup of coffee (or a mimosa) and enjoy the freshly baked muffins and biscuits while you wait for the delicious main course. Enjoy the Eggs Virginia Highland, Portabello Frittata, Chilaquiles, or Crab Cakes Benedict. The service and food quality have been great everytime I have been.
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Lisa A.
While Murphy's is not my favorite place for brunch, I have enjoyed all my visits. I don't think they have the biggest brunch menu, but the friendly service and good time vibe that rings through Murphy's, more than makes up for it. They also have a nice little wine section and they carry some of my favorites from Ca. I have yet to make it to one of their wine tasting events, but it is on my list of things to do.
(4)
W W.
Three words: shrimp and grits Butter helps the food taste great Drink wine, eat brunch, live
(5)
Marie L.
Food was ok but they can greatly improve their sanitation habits! My family & I went there on New Year's Day and we were seated in direct view of the bathrooms. I saw a waitress restock toilet tissue & collect and carry the trash out with her apron on. She came back inside & started serving customers without changing her apron. She also dumped a picture of ice water in the bathroom sink! I brought it to my server's attention & she apologized for us having to see the unpleasant sight. She stated that garbage is collected at the end of shifts and that was not supposed to have happened. She brought it to the manager's attention and he approached our table. His explanation was that they do it all the time and the garbage had to be taken out because it's better than letting it accumulate. He then stated that he didn't witness the ice being dumped. Although I offered to show it to him, he refused. Since they don't mind the sloppiness of how they serve in front of us, I don't want to imagine what happens in the kitchen! My 2-star rating was for the flavor of the food. The is not a rating to describe the rest. I will not be going back!
(2)
Sara C.
I must have walked into Murphy's looking full of food and cash, because I left rather empty on both accounts. The evening became rather comical, almost like a children's educational spoof on the number two. It took asking two different waiters at least twice for most everything. And the complimentary bread only came two pieces at a time. If I'm paying a week's worth of groceries for your wine tasting and food, I think you can handle a mini-loaf. It seemed to get even more bizarre when everyone else at the restaurant seemed to be enjoying the small food portions and wine, while my friend and I were looking over our glasses not tasting anything to write home about. Meanwhile, appetizers with only two crab cakes went to the table next to us while we tried the mussels. Too fishy to be fresh. Then we joked about splitting the pork chop dinner...that there was probably just one pork chop for the $19 entree. It was classic when the waiter said yes, there was only one. And it was neatly cut in two for us to share on a pile of tasty mashed potatoes that were unfortunately not much bigger than that half piece of pork chop. Sure, they were probably busy with the wine tasting and the regular crowd, but getting only four pieces of bread, fishy-tasting seafood, overdone pork chop and potato portions that would make the Irish cry was not worth $30. Sure it was funny...but I seriously questioned the viability of Murphy's as a wine expert when the wine tasting didn't even come with any palate cleansers. Instead you have to hound the wait staff for your two slices of bread...as if the money they are making off overcharged potatoes isn't enough to spot some dough elsewhere.
(2)
Ashley C.
My boyfriend and I went to Murphy's after an exhausting walk to Piedmont Park from my place in VA High ( I was inspired that morning/afternoon). Since we were still kinda full from our visit to Taco Mac for lunch earlier that day, we decided not to spoil the Murphy's dining experience and to just get drinks. I had the Margarita and my boyfriend had a White Russian. They were both probably some of the best drinks we've ever had. It was as if the bartender knew the delicacy of our unique individual palates and took them for a dance.
(4)
Beth B.
They have a very friendly staff. The wine list is good and affordable. The food is excellent, I have had the shrimp and grit cakes, roasted chicken and the tilipia. They were all great. Desserts here are the way to go. The Bonzo is a must-try.
(4)
Michael S.
Absolutely a great experience every time. Charming, delicious, fresh, tasty, cozy, and hospitable. The staff is always knowledgeable about the food, the ingredients used are top notch, not the BS cisco products you find elsewhere, and the people at the door, including Tom Murphy, who can often be seen walking around, are so hospitable. I love to eat lunch here, but it's famous for the brunch, and the dinners are excellent too. They have an amazing wine list and a retail wine shop inside the store. For lunch, i get the soup of the day and then alternate between the specials and the spinach and chicken burger, which is awesome. occasionally i'll get an entree salad, or a flatbread. the desserts are worth saving room for. all in all a great experience.
(5)
Mark E.
Ate at Murphy's for the first time in quite a while this evening. The food was fine - good but nothing outstanding. The service however left something to be desired. It's certainly not what it used to be. Murphy's best days are behind it.
(2)
Jill G.
So,somehow I just had my first brunch at Murphy's this weekend. The line is always too long, you know... Anywho, best Bloody Mary I've had in quite some time. Seriously. Right amount of spice, alcohol, and accoutrements. The food, though, was variable. The Virginia Highland poached egg dish needed some seasoning. The cheese grits were freaking awesome. They were the smaller grit which allows for a creamier texture. They were really cheesy, and I didn't need to add salt. When I go back, I'm going to ask for some sort of Bloody Mary-cheese grits combo meal.
(4)
Jen K.
Murphy's is the weird kind of restaurant that can host your power lunch, that you can bring your parents to for brunch, or that can offer you a romantic dinner for two. It has been all these things for me, but today it was my business lunch spot. We got here early around 11:30am and it was pretty empty. It was filled by the time we left at 12:30 - other Emory people, moms with strollers, people already at the bar, etc. Service was excellent, as usual. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with fries, which was absolutely delicious. Definitely not a previously frozen crab cake, and the smoky chili mayo really makes it perfect. Coworker had the daily special, which was fried tilapia tacos. Sounded amazing, but unfortunately there were bones left in the fish. Pretty awkward to have to keep picking those out of your mouth. This is the first issue I have ever had in the many times I've gone here, so I am willing to cut them some slack. Still one of my favorite lunch spots.
(4)
Cousin D.
Went here a couple of times but will probably not go back. Everything was fine, just not very memorable meal for the $$$. Service was okay, food okay, valet.......okay........that's about it.
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Mark C.
This is one of my all time favorites. Great food, great staff, just absolutely love it. Anytime someone is visiting or asking about restaurants in the area, this is where I direct them. The fried kalamari *sp? appetizer was absolutely amazing! My plate of the pork loin daily special was excellent. It was the only thing that could keep me from the entree steak salad.
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Lauren H.
Our party went to Murphy's on a Friday night and the place was packed. We had 8 in our group, but the restaurant still accommodated our rather large party well. The atmosphere is great, like a lot of other restaurants in the morningside neighborhood there's about 10 smaller rooms that make up this place. To drink everyone at our table had water for a REASON... One lady at our table had been to Murphy's before and ordered just two glasses of wine (It is a wine bar, afterall). When they got the bill she said it was $30.00?! Apparently, this place sells wine by the half glass... So if you want a full glass, your going to pay... Maybe this is something wine connoisseurs do, but it's a little strange if you ask me. They give you oil and bread before the meal. To eat I ordered the shrimp skampi. It's about a $16 plate and was really tasty. The only downside to this meal is that there are only about 5 shrimp on the plate, the shrimp ARE large though... They are served over a bed of rice with spinach and a creamy (almost white colored) sauce. If you are very hungry do not order this because it will not fill you up (I weigh 105lbs and was not full when I left). Honestly, the people who got salads got the most food for the price! When we were trying to leave it took our server for ever to get us the check (And we were talking up a lot of his tables, you'd think they would want to get us out of there). Overall I gave this place three stars because the food was good, service was just so so, but the price is quite high... The bill WILL be more than your expecting and don't order any of the specials because they're all $25.00+... And there's no prices on them. There's too many other great restaurants in ATL for us to go back to this one...
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Stephanie A.
Dare I say Murphy's is almost an institution in Atlanta. It's nestled into the heart of Virginia Highlands and I can't imagine it will ever go away. Why would it? Inside you will find a wine shop, a bar area, outdoor climate friendly seating and a bakery. The inside dining area is cozy! It's expansive but many walls and homey decor make it feel incredibly intimate. The charm is undeniable. The waitstaff will charm you as well. Monday's are meatless. The meat is still on the menu but the beautiful bountiful produce available to atlanta is showcased on a meatless option menu. Brunch is popular here and you will find some brunch like items on the lunch menu if you happen to have a hankering for it on a weekday. Omlettes are always a good idea. The grilled artichoke starter is a winner. Three large split, de pricked and grilled til tender. The lemon aioli perfectly compliments them. I would refrain from ordering them on a date but have at it if your and old married couple or with your pals. The fried green tomato sandwich is a triumph. Tangy crunchy green tomatoes served up with a spicy jalepeno spread and gamey goat cheese to smooth it out. Grilled light brioche bread slices hold it all together. I loved it. Caesar salad has a delicious addition of fried onions to pair with the petite croutons. Light fresh dressing that is never accused of being gloppy. It's a great spot for ladies and business lunch. Dinner more of a relaxed scene but with finer foods that won't necessarily break the wallet. Don't miss the key lime pie or bakery in general. YUM!
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Addy C.
It's been almost two years and it's funny that the lunch menu hasn't changed all that much. I ordered the trout for lunch b/c it was so good last time. But this time - the trout was disappointing. It probably didn't help either that I had trout just the day before at Empire State South and it tasted so much better ... or maybe they just had better sides. Murphy's North Georgia Trout came w/ roasted broccoli & cauliflower, parsnip whips, and brown butter for $12. The veggies were nothing special, and b/c the "parsnip whips" looked like mashed potatoes, my brain was thinking mashed potatoes which confused my taste buds b/c it tasted like potatoes infused w/ perfume. Maybe I'm just not a fan of parsnips. My friend got the crabcakes but all I saw was a plate of mostly "matchstick potatoes." I forgot to ask if she liked the dish but she didn't offer an opinion so I assume it was ok. Service wasn't that great either - our server wasn't the warm & friendly type I'm used to getting when I come to Murphy's. He was very curt and made strange remarks that made me & my friend look at each other funny whenever he left our table. Overall 3 stars but keep in mind this is based on one lunch where we ended up with a bad server and maybe the wrong food choices. FYI - if your timing is good, you can usu. find nearby street parking on Virginia Avenue. Otherwise valet parking is available, too.
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Kim A.
Pricing ranges from $8-14 for brunch. Your whole party has to be there prior to being seated. I've typically gone on Saturdays and/or Sundays with anywhere between a 10-40 minute wait. They provide complementary bread (biscuits & muffins) - this is AMAZING!!! Unfortunately, they don't serve sweet tea, but they do have Batdorf & Bronson coffee - always a favorite of mine!
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Joyous S.
I have been here several times for brunch ...the first time I went was over six years ago however it is still a great place today! The wait lines are long on Sundays but they're worth the wait ...arrive early so that you can enjoy the wonderful selection of brunch items. The biscuits and breads are very yummy! I love the way they cooked my eggs!
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Chloe B.
I've been here several times for dinner and for brunch. This spot is definitely a brunch spot, the dinner was forgettable. Eggs benedict for the win! The pastries that you get before you order are also delicious. One of my top brunch spots in the A. Sit outside on the patio if you can and soak up the greatness that is the VA Highlands.
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Elie S.
Brunch was great: egg benedict and scones recommended. Dinner: try the lamb on Tuesdays :)
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Anita C.
I heard a lot of good things about the brunch here so I was very excited to try it. I was very disappointed. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and it has no flavor. It came with cheese grits and I think they put some grits in the cheese. I was disappointed but I think I would give it another try and hopefully it will change my mind. If I make it back I will update this review.
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Sol A.
I can't believe I haven't write a review from this place in the last three years I have been in Atlanta!. Maybe it's because my first impression of the place was not great (came in with my parents for typical southern food but ended up tasting average). But then, I discovered there brunch which I think is one of their main strengths. I have been here at least three times for brunch and always leave satisfied. I'm more of a sweet tooth, so I have tried the pancakes, waffles and sometimes I shared some of their different types of eggs with a friend. Food tastes good (but don't expect anything out of the ordinary), good coffee (and free refills) and the muffins that we got at the beginning were really good. Sometimes the place can get a little loud and it's tough to hold a conversation and it can get pretty jammed on weekends (and you can't make reservations). This is a good place for brunch on the weekends.
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Caleigh R.
Great meal and great company!! And holy moly, it was fast!! I don't know if it's because we arrived so late (9:20) or what, but our food came out quick! Bottle of The Prisoner was great. The brisket WAS as good as other reviewers claim. The sauces and vegetable combinations really add to it. And the meat was cooked just right! I had the redfish meal. I have never had this fish, but I thought it was chicken! It was good, but not as good as the brisket. My cousin swore on the mussels....oh my, that sauces amazing....must get them and soak up all the sauce with the delicious bread they bring out. Lovey, enjoy peeps.
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Brian C.
Come here at least once a week. Great classy bar to sit at, great wine selection and above average draft beer selection. Service is top notch at the bar and in the dining room. Everyone is friendly and knows a good amount about wine and the food they serve. The dinner menu is great--elegant American classics. Perfect portion sizes. And this restaurant is the kind of classy place where they could charge $20-30 per plate. But they don't. They have the perfect price point in the mid to upper teens through the twenties but not higher than that. My one minor "issue" is that the menu is ever so slightly limited. I basically only ever get one of two things here and it gets a bit repetitive after a while. Granted, that might be because I'm here so frequently, as mentioned. And I don't eat any seafood, and that would open up some menu options. The brunch is an institution and I don't go to it as much as I should. Great classic Atlanta restaurant. I have never been disappointed here and I come all the time. This place is doing many things right that I wish some other culinary hot spots in Atlanta would try imitate.
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Alyson S.
All I can say is tollhouse cookie pie. You may feel your pancreas scream for attention but spilt it with a couple friends. Always love the fish on the menu and the mussels with big french fries. Wonderful wine menu! If you are coming for brunch on a Sat or Sun make reservations on opentable. Happy dinning.
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Danny P.
This place is fabulous. Not only is the food amazing, but the ambiance is great. The area is a cute neighborhood feel. Always a plus that Valet is complimentary. I chose this place for a date. I made the reservations via Open Table. We walked right in and sat down immediately. Our server greeted us as soon as we sat down. My date was was unsure about what he wanted. My server was really patient and helpful. She answered all the questions we had. Her suggestions were spot on to what we were in the mood for. We started off with the mussels and a carrot soup. Both were delicious. The soup had a tartness to it that complimented well with saltiness of the mussels. For the main course he ordered the salmon. It was delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I had the pulled beef and it was fantastic. It fell apart easily and complimented well with the horseradish mashed potatoes. Overall the experience was great. Exactly what I wanted. I def. suggest this place for anyone that's new to Atlanta..
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Alicia L.
Minus the parking situation this place is a must. Me and my husband arrived a little before 12 on a Saturday, which we later learned is when the complimentary valet starts. We were greeted by smiling, friendly hostesses and seated right away. The atmosphere is inviting!! Our waitress was on point. She told us about the specials when we sat down and got our drinks and bread out pronto. We started with the crab cakes. Simply delicious!!! I had Linda's omelette w/egg whites and hash browns. It was HUGE and tasty! The hash browns are exceptionally good. My husband had the chicken salad sandwich and hash browns. The sandwich was HUGE but not tasty. When the waitress came back to check on us I told her he didn't like the sandwich so she asked if he would like something else. He ordered the crab cakes and was pleased. She was nice enough to take the sandwich off our bill. I will definitely dine here again but I think I'll have to find someone else to go with b/c my husband was not pleased.
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Allison W.
This restaurant is always pretty packed so we went early on a Sunday night. The wait staff was great and very helpful. I got the burger with bacon and blue cheese and it was awesome! Great atmosphere, definitely feels like a nice restaurant but not snooty. Highly recommend checking it out! I would also say to go at an off time. Since it is in Virginia Highlands parking can be a bit crazy at times.
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Gina A.
Consistently great food. Always check out the specials as they are always spot on. Nice wine paring too!
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Ling X.
Cute neighborhood ...ordered shrimp & grits - my first grits experience - it was yummy. We got a basket of pumpkin muffins and biscuits, which were nice to have while waiting for our meals. However, service was disappointing...after getting our drink orders, our waitress told us she'd be back to tell us the specials. Although it was busy (what brunch place isn't on the weekend?), I wanted to hear the specials since this was my first visit to Atlanta...she came by a few times to drop things off and would rush off without a word.
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Sabra R.
I used to LOVE Murphy's! Every time I visited Atlanta, I would stop in to get the caesar salad with pan seared salmon. And each time, I loved it. But the last two time I've visited, it was okay. It almost seemed thrown together and the salmon lacked the crisp exterior that it used to have. Disappointing.
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Emilia L.
I came to Murphy's during an odd time. I had literally just completed the Summerfest 5K race and joined my friends at Murphy's for a well-deserved breakfast. The boys had ordered the smoked Maine salmon and bagel and buttermilk pancakes. By the time my girlfriends and I joined them, having completed the race, they had demolished the food. My boyfriend highly recommended his smoked salmon bagel, so I ordered the same -- I opted for a toasted sesame bagel (you have a choice of toasted vs. non-toasted and sesame vs. regular). One friend ordered the same, but with a regular bagel and my other friend got the buttermilk pancakes as well. They provided a mini-basket of baked goods -- a couple of different muffins and one biscuit. It seemed like an odd assortment to share amongst us. I was too wired to eat any of the baked goods, though my BF commented the biscuit was delicious. Murphy's was expectedly packed due to Summerfest, so service took quite a while. I had to ask for silverware and water. My bagel finally arrived and it was amazing. It came with a slice of cream cheese (big enough to cover the bagel, no spreading needed), two thick slices of tomato, capers, thinly sliced red onion and a generous portion of smoked salmon. I was famished after the race, so I don't know if that had any effect on the taste of my bagel, but it was possibly one of the most delicious things ever. Towards the end of the meal, a male server/employee came up to my boyfriend, who had pulled a chair from a two-top to join us at the table for four, and said that it was a fire hazard to sit in the aisle. Understandable, but it was an unusual situation given that the two boys had eaten first at the table and then us three girls joined later. I'm glad he didn't say anything till after we were done eating, otherwise I would have been mildly annoyed.
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DARRYL V.
A nice local restaurant with a decent menu. Weekends are very crowded but good for a reservation for two. It's not large enough to accommodate parties of three or more.
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Sue M.
I never understood what all the fuss could possibly be about...brunch is brunch right? Well, I have to give Murphy's 2 thumbs up because the food absolutely exceeded my expectations. The service, not so much. We were a party of 6, arrived on Sunday at 11am-ish and prepared to wait. Our wait was exactly 45 minutes which was no problem at all. We enjoyed the complimentary peach muffins and biscuits while we waited to place our order. Our waitress was not very attentive (asked her for straws 3 separate times, had to ask her to refill our coffee after cups sat empty half way through the meal, asked another waiter to fill my sister's regular coffee after our waitress promised to come right back to fill her cup, etc) but the food was DELICIOUS! I had the corned beef hash (I don't know what kind of sauce they use in this dish but I fell in love with it). I also tried my Daughter's chicken sausage and french toast (yummy). Everyone enjoyed their food and I would have given 4 stars if our service had been better. Other staff seemed really friendly so I will go back!
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Shay W.
I LOVE this place. The food is really good. We always have great customer service. It is always a LONG wait and the parking isn't always great. They have valet sometimes.
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Batya G.
The food all looked delicious but because of overall poor service I had to cancel my order and did not get to sample it. I would return only if I was under no time restriction and did not need reliable service.
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Lindsey E.
I finally tried Murphy's last weekend and was not all that impressed. After driving by this place and seeing lines spilling out of the building every Sunday, I was expecting something fantastic. Maybe there was too much build up on my part, but I found the whole experience to be just "OK". My group of four waited about 45 minutes, which is pretty typical for brunch at noon in Atlanta. No big deal. The service was also okay- no complaints there. What I was not impressed with was the food. I ordered granola with banana and a side of house fries. The granola was not the best and the banana that was topping it looked like it was about 5 days past ripeness. The edges were brown and mushy. I'm a picky banana eater so this just didn't work for me. The house fries were just chunks of potato with pepper and onion. There was no seasoning whatsoever and they were bland and flavorless. My fellow diners weren't wowed by their food either. On a side note, 3 out of the 4 of us do not eat meat and we were informed that their biscuits contain lard and their grits contain chicken stock. Who cooks grits with chicken stock? Anyway, I can't fault the experience based on my chosen dietary restrictions- but I found this to be a bit strange. On a positive note, my bloody mary was scrumptious. Maybe next time I will just drink my breakfast!
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Nicole B.
I was here on Father's Day, so it was probably more crowded than the average Sunday brunch crowd. That being said, it was a long wait, and they wouldn't put my party on the list until everyone had arrived. I understand not seating till the complete party is there, but the reservation?? We ended up taking 3 seats at the bar after waiting 40 minutes and still not close to getting a table (despite being told initially it would be a 20-30 minute wait). I had the pulled pork and poached eggs, which was a bad choice -too heavy and greasy for brunch. The biscuits and muffins they serve before the meal were absolutely delicious, though. My friend was disappointed that they did not serve alcohol before 12pm, as she had been hoping for a Mimosa with brunch. Apparently this is an area ordinance though, so not Murphy's fault. The complimentary valet parking was a nice touch. Maybe on a different day with a different meal this could have been 4 stars, but my experience was a solid 3.
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Kate N.
Came here Sunday Morning for brunch. Definitely worth it!!! Love the complimentary bread/muffin basket!! Delicious banana chocolate chip muffin. We shared the Eggs Benedict with sides of Cheesy Stone Grits and bacon. We also ordered French Toast with a side of Corn Beef Hash. A little savory and a little sweet. Our morning experience at Murphy's was so pleasant we will for sure come back! It's also helpful that they have valet parking since it's difficult to find parking sometimes in the Virginia Highlands area.
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Daddy D.
Murphy's has been an Atlanta staple for me for the 14 years that I've lived in the highlands. You get spoiled by the great service, good food, and clean atmosphere. Unfortunately, the wait and cramped atmosphere take away from the experience. Four stars during the week...three for the weekend.
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Scott R.
One of my colleagues who resides in Atlanta took me to Murphy's for lunch. I ordered the fried green tomato and goat cheese sandwich and it was phenomenal! If I wasn't conducting business I would have ordered another. I look forward to my next visit.
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Kat W.
Went here for a late brunch on a Saturday. Loved the setting and was excited to visit and eat. Started out great, seated very quickly due to one member of my party arriving extra early. Soon after seating things slowly went not downhill...just nowhere. Our waitress went MIA a few times, not sure why and I think thats really the crux of things. We were gifted an order of biscuits and blueberry muffins, I say gifted because both were good and some bites were even great..lol I ordered the shrimp and grits. Seriously way overpriced for what a spoonful or two of grits, 4 shrimp and one still had the shell on it. The sauce was more a tomato paste type deal and not really what I was expecting at all. Add to that it was cold. I sent it back. Replaced it with a waffle, cheese grits, eggs and bacon which came up to $21. Seriously??? I was better off eating the spoonful of grits for $14. Mind you I'm not cheap but $21 for one waffle, cold grits, one egg and bacon?...yea not so much. My friend had the chicken salad and enjoyed it. My GF had the BBQ Pulled Pork dish and she enjoyed it as well. Stated most of the items were warm to cold but she was hungry and made it work. So I guess two out of three isn't bad. But I won't be coming back anytime soon.
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Tawni F.
I was taken here for a birthday treat, and I FELL IN LOVE. My wine, the beef brisket, everything was awesome. Our waiter was friendly and on top of his job. I will be back here soon.
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Dynomutt F.
Warning: Coming to Murphy's on a Sunday morning for brunch will quite likely lead a sane person to acts of perverse violence. The place is packed so full that the walls are about to burst, as you might see in an old cartoon when Popeye and Bluto are battling it out inside a small house. The crowd is about half hipster, half yuppie and half trendy middle-agers. Warning: Coming to Murphy's for Sunday brunch will make you forget math. If you ask for ketchup at Murphy's, they'll bring you single-serve glass bottles of Heinz. Warning: Murphy's will make you waste ketchup, and I'm not sure whether they recycle the glass bottles. The desserts look pretty awesome, but don't spend too much time staring at them through the glass, because you'll be blocking the route of servers into the bar area. Warning: When the going gets tough at Murphy's, the servers get cranky. Would you like to play a game? How many times did you hear, "Dude, I need a bloody Mary. I got sooo wasted last night!" while waiting in line at Murphy's for Sunday brunch? My high score is 11. Calgon, take me away... Food, 6/10. Overall, 4/10.
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Aris L.
i went here for brunch..the shrimp and grits are great..its a bit spicy..the services are good!! CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!
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Marcie G.
Ok I really, really, really loved this place! Located in the Virginia Highlands, it was a bit of a stretch for us, but we're so glad we went! They have a fabulous wine list with the NICEST bartenders ever. We liked them so much we ended up eating our entire meal at the bar! We ordered the standard burger and are SO glad we did! It was absolutely incredible. After our meal, the manager came out and gave us a few different drinks to try completely complimentary! I truly enjoyed my experience here! Can't wait to go back!
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John S.
Came here for dinner with some friends since we found a coupon for half of all concentric restaurants. I saw the reviews for it and was really looking forward to it, an I was definitely happy despite my high expectations. When we got there, 10 minutes late for our reservation actually, so we had to wait a bit but it was SO worth it. And actually, to start off with we got some wine at the bar, and since they'd had a wine tasting earlier we asked if they had any good wine from it. They had a white wine which he said was usually 17 per glass, but he gave it to us for the price of a 10 dollar wine on the menu, a nice gesture. Fast forward a bit, we sit down and very quickly a waiter comes and she is one of the nicest and most patient waiters I've had in a while. She described the special and then took our drink and appetizer orders and left. We got the pan-seared crab cakes appetizer, which is 2 small crab cakes with a side of smoked chili mayo and some vegetable escabeche. Small portion, but it more than makes up for it in flavor! I don't like vegetables so much, but the smoked mayo combined with the crab cakes was They had a tender texture with a crisp outside and you could really tell it work had been put into making it. Meanwhile, I ordered the special, which was grilled shrimp over rice among other veggies, and someone else had the red wine bbq salmon. It came with polenta cakes that were awesome, and the bbq sauce wasn't overpowering either. My dish was a pretty small portion, but again it more than made up for it in flavor. The shrimp was pretty much the best shrimp I've ever had, and the mixture of the rice and vegetables with a certain something else I'm forgetting tasted great and had a good consistency. I tried the salmon too, and that was good, but I was actually too proccupied with my own dish to sample the others much! Food aside, our waiter was really courteous and seemed happy to have us as I mentioned. And besides that, near the end of our meal the bartender came and asked us if we'd like to try one more wine that he thought we would like. It was a red wine from Barcelona, so I said sure. I thought it was pretty nice to recommend it to us like that, and the wine was great indeed. And as it turned out, we didn't get charged for them either. Wasn't a full glass, but still, it was pretty nice of him to let us try it. All in all, awesome place, the only thing is reservations need to be made since a lot of people know about how awesome this place is!
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Mandi T.
This is BY FAR the best brunch place in Atlanta. Amazing location, great service, coffee is special...I have never had anything on the menu I did not like! Grits, biscuits at the table, omelet, poached eggs...everything is amazing! All they need is a bigger restaurant!!!!!!!
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Nekia S.
Solid brunch place. Biscuits and muffins are yummy! Shrimp and grits sauce is like marinara, NOT a typical rue. Gross. Salmon and grits replacement was decent. But many other plates around the restaurant looked good.
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Debbi L.
I finally went to Murphy's for brunch on Sunday. I immediately loved the environment and was thoroughly impressed by their coffee ice cubes. My table dove into the homemade biscuits & honey butter, which may have been one of the best biscuits I have had in Atlanta. However, my entree fell flat. There were not many vegetarian options beyond pouched eggs, so I opted for the Santa Fe dish. The eggs could have used a little spice or added veggies for flavor. Despite the disappointment, I'd like to come back and try a different dish before I pass my full judgement on the establishment.
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Helen H.
Murphy's is one of those places that never disappoints or fails me whether its brunch, lunch, or dinner. Whenever I want to have a nice meal and a nice time and can't think of anywhere else or don't want to take a risk, I suggest coming to Murphy's. And because it's Southern-influenced, out-of-towners enjoy it greatly as well. I've also had several business lunches here as well. The only negative is that, although tasty, I wouldn't say anything on the menu is phenomenally imaginative or different. So.. I think I would rate it as a 4 star restaurant, but plus 1 star for reliability and consistency. Some items on the menu are seasonal and change from time to time. My all time favorite meal here was a flounder that was absolutely amazing 5 star i still dream about it to this day - but unfortunately it was a summer special and I never saw it again. In hopes of making it to "quick tips" below are my favorites for each meal (and they are on the regular menu): Brunch: Southwest Frittatta - somewhere in between an omelet and a true frittatta, pretty standard southwest breakfast flavors with chorizo, peppers, onions, cheese, sour cream etc... but all together with those crispy nacho strips it is pretty phenomenal Lunch: Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich - ok so the croissant makes this chicken salad sandwich a little indulgent but gosh darnit it is good... the halves of grapes in the chicken salad are super refreshing Dinner: Guinness Braised Beef Brisket - don't let the horseradish mashed potatoes description scare you for those horseradish haters out there... it's not a heavy horseradish taste... and with the sauce used on the beef brisket this makes one of my favorite meals ever - i have literally taken my fork and scraped the bottom of my plate clean..... several times.... once a waitress even jokingly said she should have caught it all on youtube.... (oops) Althought these are my personal faves, I've had almost everything on the menu here and you really really can't go wrong.
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Tilia M.
This palace was the last stop in my birthday extravaganza last weekend, and boy did it end on a high note. I have been to a million places to eat weekend lunch/brunch but had yet to come here, and I completely feel like I was denying myself this pleasure. We arrived at peak line-waiting hours, but, really, it wasn't that bad at all- maybe about 20 minutes. Everyone who worked there from the host to the servers, were all kind and attentive. I started with a yummy hot chocolate that came with a little almond biscotti, and was bad, so ate some of the delicious biscuits and muffins they placed on the table. I had the Southwest Frittata, but tasted the pancakes and Santa Fe eggs and the turkey sausage. YOU HAVE TO GET THE TURKEY SAUSAGE! Its so delicious. Really, everything was, especially my frittata and the pancakes. Anyway, overall, I had a great experience, and I'll definitely come here again for breakfast or brunch.
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Tonya C.
I was very excited heard alot of great things and it was just ok..... I came for lunch and was the only one here. The waitress was very useless. Never refilled my glass. Acted irratated when i asked what was good. But i move on.... I had the chicken spinach burger. Ehhhh it was barely warm n no flavor. The fries would have been great but wayyyyyyyyyyy to salty. White Choclate Creme brulee was just ok and not fresh. Sooo overall it was just okay. Nice looking place, but food..... Keep yelping.
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Catherine C.
There are days when I miss living in Atlanta. This was one of them. Virginia Highlands is such a sweet little area, and Murphy's was cooking up something good... We were planning on just grabbing a quick bite at Yeah Burger but whatever was steaming its way out of the kitchen had me making a beeline to Murphy's like Toucan Sam. I quickly browsed the menu and zeroed in on the shrimp and grits. Call it nostalgia, but I've been ordering shrimp and grits here in San Diego for weeks on end prior to my trip back to the southeast. I liked the spice and flavor attitude of their almost ratatouille style tomato sauce with andouille sausage, and the grits were grits that only the South can do. I do have to say that these were not necessarily THE freshest shrimp I've ever eaten, but they were okay, and the rest of the dish made up for it. I also ordered the grilled artichokes as an appetizer, and mamma mia, these were awesome!!! I will definitely try to make this one at home... never thought to put marjoram in with my artichokes! The lemon aioli was a nice pairing... I probably could have gone through an extra sauce dish or two of it. My friends got the mango chicken salad and guiness braised beef brisket. I didn't try the mango chicken salad, but my friend seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed his dish. I tasted the beef brisket, and it was good- very tender, and mildly seasoned. I even enjoyed the bread they served us-- there was a nice little variety to choose from, and I had something that appeared to be a soft sundried tomato breadstick, which was yummy. The olive oil that they served with the bread was very nice, with a very clear, clean taste and smell. Service was absolutely wonderful-- our waitress must have been one of the warmest, sweetest people on the planet. Just seeing the staff interact with one another, I felt like they really enjoyed their work environment, which is always nice to see in any place of business, and somehow it added to the appeal of their product. The ambience was trendy yet warm, classy but comfortable. We had outdoor seating on a cold winter night, and we were kept nice and toasty under their heat lamps. We had a wonderful experience, and I look forward to visiting again someday!
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Stacye B.
Although the wait can be a bit long, the food is fantastic. I've never been disappointed.
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Julia S.
I heart Murphy's! Went here a few weeks ago with some friends for lunch around noonish. Very nicely decorated but not pretentious. We were seated quite promptly. Our waiter was super-friendly, helpful, and made sure we had a WONDERFUL experience! Our food did not take long to come out. Definitely try the calamari for an appetizer, because it is cooked perfectly and comes with two delicious sauces that compliment it very well. Waiter always made sure to fill my cup and come back regularly for us to order our meals and desserts. Will definitely return here for dates with my husband and lunches with my friends!
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Eric G.
love it
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Rachel P.
Took a friend here for her birthday. She has CFD so she was thrilled about the gluten free options. The restaurant charged us $3 per person to slice her cake, but the service was great and the food was so good. I ordered the shrimp risotto. It was much better than the risotto I ordered at Sotto Sotto. And there was a pretty good wine selection as well.
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Mimi C.
Just came back from the most wonderful dinner @ Murphy's..... =) Wonderful company, wonderful food, wonderful ambiance. One could not ask for more. =) Perfect for a special occasion for a few people, a date, or a bigger group gathering...they have tables for all! We sat "outside" ... it's covered and heated.. very romantic setting with the strewn lights. I wanted something casual but showed off the Southern fare. Murphy's was actually our 5th selection & we were lucky to score a table at the last minute. The food was SO delicious, unique and fresh. We enjoyed ... SPICY CHICKEN AVOCADO soup -- lightly creamy and NOT salty!! =) Tender pieces of chicken complemented well w/ buttery avocado. =) STEAMED MUSSELS with white wine & large fries -- steamed mussels were really well flavored with the light sauce. Tender morsels of yumminess! Fries are HUGE .. you get 5-6 stacked like jenga pieces! SPICY SHRIMP AND GEORGIA GRITS andouille sausage stew, stone ground grits -- Very fresh large prawns. =) Wonderful surf & turf... stone ground grits gave a great texture contrast. GUINNESS BRAISED BEEF BRISKET horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans -- tender, melt in your mouth medium rare perfection!! AUTUMN VEGETABLE MEDLEY spaghetti squash, brussel sprouts, kale, mushroom ravioli -- delicious and lightly sweetened mushroom ravioli. I never liked brussel sprouts as much as I did today!! Split a red velvet cake & tahitian vanilla creme brulee (hubby's fav dessert). These are HUGE and very very rich (especially that red velvie.. SO DENSE!)!! We couldn't finish them amongst 3 ppl !! ---our service was impeccable... waitress was so friendly, fun and knowledgeable (she rec'd a good wine for my friend based off everything we were sharing). Complementary valet parking if you eat at Murphy's!!! =) They also have a wine bar, bakery, wine shop and even wine classes! A definite recommend if you're in the area!! .. my friend who's been here for lunch, brunch, and dinner recommends this place for brunch over the other meals.
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Andrew D.
I have been to Murphy's for brunch four times in the past six months. It is a true brunch spot. There is always a wait whenever we get there normally between 12 and 1 on a Sunday. the good news is that the Hostess/Host is always fairly precise (to within 5 minutes) when quoting the wait time. In the interim we tend to grab our coffee. they serve a strong Berkley California coffee that does the trick. The place itself is busy, yes the wait staff is busy, but given that they do have 6 or 7 tables at once I have always found them to be very proficient, accurate and at times funny. The bread basket always has something original and good in it. 90% of the brunch entrees are like $9-13 which for this level of establishment seems like a steal to me. I have had the Pork Chop with Paprika, The standard sausage and eggs, the malt waffle and the crab cake sandwich. Everything has always been superb. We usually get a refill or two of coffee in the dining room and then ask for one to go. It is a Concentrics Restaurant, but feels less corporate then the other chains in that franchise. The Friends of Murphy's Cards, and general genuine feel of the establishment being over 20 years old help lend to this sentiment. I like this place.
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Mark W.
Not really a fan of Murphy's. I was just there, and actually had to send an entree back, which I have only done one before ever. I think the brunch is decent, but a little snooty for my liking.
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Kevin I.
Murphy's idea of food consists of innovation, originality, and tasty of course. They create dishes that are regularly served by other restaurants into something that are original. I had the fried calamari, but the way the batter the calamari are way different than other restaurants. The sauces that comes along with the dish, are very original that I have never encountered sauces that uses apple cider as their base. I also ordered the steak, and of course that was delicious! They cook everything perfectly and with no complaints. When I went there, it was somewhat busy, and I feel like I was not treated well by my waiter compare to the other tables around me. I am a college students, but I have money to go out on nights. It should not mean different service from the waiter. So to me, the service was average to bad. Other than that issue, this definitely a restaurant that needs to be visited at least once while staying in Atlanta.
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Shana B.
As from my previous post, I typically love going to Murphy's and for the first time I must say that I was not very impressed. Always like to start with something good. The bread basket is delicious and its always a surprise to find out what kind of muffins we will receive. Today we had strawberry muffins and they were super tasty! In term of service, our waiter was terrible and I've never experienced poor service at Murphy's. Perhaps he was new but he could barely answer our questions and seemed like he did not want to serve our table. I ordered the french toast based on the description listed on the menu and was very disappointed. However, a friend ordered the trout and it tasted pretty good. Overall, we had a sub-par expereince. Perhaps its better to go for dinner. I still enjoy the restaurant but today was an off-day.
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Errol G.
What's not to love? A great but not pretentious atmosphere, a fun Virginia-Highlands location, an incredible wine list- attached to a wine store, great service, and most importantly, consistently excellent food. I recommend people from out of town to go there and it never disappoints. Great Caesar salads, great mac and cheese, great appetizers and no shortage of fine wine's to pair it all with. What's also nice is that after you're done eating, you can always go out on the town in the Highlands as well. I'd go into what's good, but frankly, it's ALL good. Give it a try the next time you are in the area- you will love it as much as I do.
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Jimina B.
It was a little iffy at first. There was no record of our dinner reservation that my husband had made, so we had to wait to be seated. Thankfully, it wasn't the 30-45 minute wait we were initially given. Not a good way to start the evening. BUT once we were seated, our server was awesome and recommended wines and appetizers to try since it was our first visit. The calamari is fresh and delicious. I had the scallop dish and my husband had the brisket. Everything was good. The portions are on the small side, so no leftovers. We were able to sample dessert to decide what we wanted. I chose the German chocolate cake and hubby had the apple turnovers. It was a nice experience and we would return. Great place for date night or to meet friends for drinks.
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Teresa L.
I couldn't decide whether to give this restaurant a 3 or 4 star rating. I'm giving it a 3 because the food wasn't very memorable. I ordered the crab cake small plate with a side of truffle mac and cheese. My boyfriend ordered meatloaf. My crab cake was okay, but it was mostly "filler" (bread crumbs, etc.). The mac and cheese was okay, but a bit dry. My boyfriend liked his meatloaf, but he didn't gloat about. Service was exceptional and we had some extremely entertaining co-diners. The seating is only okay. We were seated at an extremely small table. There are so many more intimate and great restaurants in Virginia Highlands.
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Brian K.
Murphy's offers well-executed American Continental cuisine in a contemporary, casual environment. I've been here for brunch, dinner, and just for a glass of wine at the bar, and have yet to be disappointed. Food: Murphy's menu is mostly American Continental, with a few deviations. Overall, there's something to please everyone, from children, to vegetarians, to fried food lovers. The dessert menu is also fairly extensive compared to most other nearby restaurants - my favorite is the banana pudding. They also have and extensive, and extremely well selected, wine list. Service: This place is always incredibly packed, so service can be spotty, especially if you're sitting at the bar. However, for the most part, all the staff are friendly and courteous. Atmosphere: Casual, yet contemporary. This is a perfect spot to take out of town guests. The clientele is typically eclectic, but predominately comprised of in-town residents. Price: Moderately pricey, but well worth it. Appetizers and salads will run you around $8 to $10, while entrees are around $15 to $25. Desserts are in the neighborhood of $7. Other: Murphy's is often touted as the best brunch spot in Atlanta. Although I don't necessarily agree with that assertion, they are certainly among the best, so you should be prepared to wait for a table. It's not uncommon to wait an hour or more for a table during Sunday brunch.
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E L.
This is odd. I could have sworn I'd already posted a review and I came to update it. I guess I'll do both visits at once. First time at Murphy's was for restaurant week. Probably not the best choice. Wonderful, but clearly exhausted, server -- we got there for a 8:30pm rez and were seated at around 9:15. It was extremely busy, so I felt for him. All three of us chose to get the restaurant week prix-fixe. I got caesar salad, shrimp and grits, and a chocolate chip cookie sort of thing. All were fine. Not good, but fine. I really appreciated the wine list and the fact that they knew what they were talking about. My friends went with cocktails and were very pleased with their martinis. Second time was brunch. I enjoyed this even more. We had an hour wait, so we went for a walk, came back, and they were ready to seat us. I had the Eggs T. Murphy (basically benedict) and it was awesome. My friend got a bloody mary that he loved and the Eggs Slum Mulligan which would have been jealousy-making if I hadn't been enjoying mine so much. The even better part was that we got this bread that came with it and OH MAN. So good. So, there's a reason that the wait for brunch here is crazy. I'd say it's worth it, really. I may or may not come back often for dinner, but I'll rise early to get into Murphy's for brunch.
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Karen S.
We really enjoyed our dinner, meatloaf and brisket. Nice wine selection and friendly staff. I had the "cats meow" for my after dinner drink, just right! We will definitely go back.
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Leanne E.
As I stumbled in near comatose due to hunger, I found three things worth coming back for- the Berry Bellini Mimosa. First, it's pretty. Second, it's good. Third, it's girly. This drink paired with the homemade muffins and cinnamon butter, crisis averted, blood sugar near normal and auditory processing abilities restrored. Next, the special of the day- Nirvana, or dang near close. It was a fondue style dish, three kinds of melted cheeses and crab meat. What? Yes! For my entree, I chose the crab cakes benedict. I am so pleased that I came in today. I frequent West Egg, but Murphy's has also found a place in my heart.
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Dio S.
More than any other restaurant in Atlanta, Murphy's has the feel of an archetypal wine country restaurant. It's not vineyards when you see out the patio, but the center of Virginia Highland ain't too bad. It's one of those places that's charming inside and out. The infamous brunch wait is kind of an Atlanta landmark. I have eaten here a few times throughout the years. The menu is easy-going, if a bit predictable American bistro fare with above average execution. Sandwiches and brunch items are very good, but out of the ten or so entree dishes I only ever feel excited to try one or two. I get shrimp and grits everywhere it's served, and find Murphy's version solid and one of the more Cajun interpretations of the dish. Guinness braised beef brisket is served on just-right house made bread (they have own bakery, where the pastry chef also makes good desserts) which happily sponges the dense and delicious braise liquid. Enjoy a varied but manageable selection of wines, many available by the glass, and of course if smitten a wine shop is conveniently located on premise. Funny thing, we must have gotten the same waiter as Addy C. on our last visit. This guy was weird. I was very surprised to see such a strangely mannered waiter at such a straight-laced place. I thought maybe he was on some kind of drug. I wasn't too bothered, but imagine this could be unpleasant for some people. This place is so likable in a conventional sense it's easy to imagine just stopping by on a weeknight, sit at the warmly lit bar, and have a soup and dessert, or something like that. For some reason I always find myself somewhere else. It's the "plain vanilla" factor I guess. Still, an Atlantan should try an Atlanta classic at least once.
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Todd B.
I came here for Memorial Day brunch after another choice was closed. I'm so glad we did. This cozy and charming restaurant in Virginia Highlands has a French Country type atmosphere, a friendly wait staff, and outstanding New American brunch options. I chose the pulled pork and poached egg over buttermilk biscuit, and other friends had a friatata that was out of this world. Even the Caesar Salad was one of the best I've ever had, avoiding the heavy cream and artichoke taste with a more oil based dressing. The coffee was strong and excellent, and we all loved the Bloody Marys and Mimosas. The wait for a seat was a little long, but seemed to pass by quickly.
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Allene T.
Came here twice in the last year - once for Restaurant Week and once with a friend. I don't quite remember what I got, but they were all delicious. Dishes that stood out: truffle macaroni and cheese. SO GOOD. It might be the BEST mac and cheese I've ever had. And the fried goat cheese (?) salad. The cheese pairs so well with the salad mix and the dressing. Great place for a date or to go out with your girlfriends, highly recommended. Also recommend getting reservations, as this place is usually crowded.
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Joe L.
Holy Moly, This place might be tied for my favorite brunch place in Atlanta. The dinner is ok, about average compared to other comparatively priced places. Murphy's probably has the best poached egg dishes in Atlanta. The crab cake benedict and the corned beef hash are to DIE for. The Chilaquiles (chicken and tortillas sauteed together) is also delicious. I was apprehensive at first, but after the waiter described them as an orgasm of flavor in your mouth I had to get them. I was not disappointed. They are that and more. If your feeling in a mood for a savory noneggy dish, get this. Or if you like good food, also get this! BUT If you have to get one dish, get the corned beef hash. Two beautifully poached eggs are set neatly on top of a layer of corned beef and sauteed potatoes. The corned beef is tender, moist, and a literal explosion of flavor in your mouth. The potatoes provide a great contrasting texture, and serve a great job of providing an instrument to sop up the delicious sauce. Speaking of which, the mustard horseradish sauce that the dish is topped with provides a great compliment to the corned beef. Just get! OMG and free biscuits and muffins here are delicious too. I have been here a ton of times, and each time I have gotten a different type of muffin. And I have never ever been disappointed in them. When you leave, don't forget to get a delicious 1 dollar cookie. It's only $1. And the double chocolate chip cookie may be one of the best of its kind in Atlanta. For real.
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Han L.
According to my friend, this is the most popular place for brunch in Atlanta. We came here around 11:40 and was told the wait would be app 45- 50 min. Well, since we're here, and blah blah blah, ok we'll wait.... We decided to walk around V-Highlands in the meanwhile... ........45-50 later.......... nope haven't been called yet... add'l 10-15 min later...our names were finally called. I didn't like the wait, but to be honest, I understand and knew what I was getting myself into by coming here, and after reading this YOU SHOULD TOO. Alright, we were seated and given H2O. The brunch menu seemed pretty enticing and I had a hard time picking my food. However, at that point, I was pretty famish. We made our selections. His coffee came and my juicy did not come. It was observed by the waitress and she told me my juice would come. It did, ~ 10 min later. We were given complimentary buttermilk biscuit and 2 carrot cake muffins with some butter and knott's jam. The baked goodies gets an A plus; they were very fresh. The jam came in a petit jar. When I requested some ketchup, the server brought a little jar of Heinz for me too. It's really cute and all, but isn't it more costly to the restaurant to hand out these condiments like that? I ordered the Southwest Frittata (open-faced omelet). My friend ordered the special, pork tenderloin and poached eggs with cheese grits. Now, the grits were frickin yummy. It's a tough match between West Egg's grits and this place's grits. Despite my meal's colorful presentation, I thought it was kind of bland. The fried thingies took away from the meal, -- too much at once and you really could not taste the individual flavors. It was very filling, but not too satisfying. The chorizo ( part ( ok, the main reason) of the reason I ordered the dish :) ) was too salty for me. So, yea, I did not like my meal too much. My friend gobbled his, so I take it, he liked his. There's complimentary valet parking, but it's a really small lot and it seemed like ppl who had their car parked had to wait some time. We parked along one of the neighborhood roads. Yelp 365 #10/365
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Angela M.
Unlike most of my friends, I prefer dinner at Murphy's to brunch at Murphy's. Perhaps it was the many years of hype, but it just doesn't live up to the high expectations I have after so many wonderful dinners. My first brunch experience was after completing the ING Georgia Half Marathon last year. You'd think everything would taste amazing after running 13.1 miles. But alas, the chocolate milk was chalky, the cheese grits were more like soup, and the rest of the food was perfectly good, but nothing that I'd write home about. We tried again on Mother's Day, putting our name in and then wandering around the neighborhood during the 30+ minute wait. They had at least 2 benedict specials that day - one with salmon and one with steak. I opted for the chilaquiles (chicken & tortillas, fried egg, tomatillo sauce, avocado, sour cream). The chilaquiles were good and filling, since the egg was perfectly cooked over medium so that it's firm egg white but runny yolk. My favorite brunch dishes here are the ones with a southwestern touch, but I've always been a hot-sauce-on-my-eggs-no-sweet-stuff-that-early kind of brunch girl. The service is always great. In fact, when I explained to the server that I simply wouldn't eat the cheese grits since they were far too soupy for my taste, she took them back and brought me home fries instead at no cost, saying "I told them that they need to work on the grits." And on Mothers' Day, they brought the ladies at the table roses, which is always a nice touch. #Yelp365 - 63/365
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Siv L.
Came here for brunch with a large party. The decor is very cute. The service at the host stand was very friendly. The valet was convenient. I ordered the trout with 2 fried eggs, a fruit salad on the side, and 3 strips of bacon. The trout was good. The yolks were too cooked and the eggs were salted so it was a bit much. The bacon was thick and a bit sweet and very delicious. My roommate was craving the Mulligan which she ordered and only thought was okay... I had a bite and it was pretty good. We also spotted Ron Livingston and his wife 2 tables away -- since we are fans of Office Space and Sex and the City we were a bit starstruck!
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Erin W.
Delicious Mimosas + Sunday Brunch = I love this place! Apparently Atlantans love it too because without a reservation you can plan to wait up to an hour. However reservations are not accepted during brunch so get there early. Great News! I've attended several birthday gatherings at Murphy's and the wait staff is always friendly and just in time. Be sure to valet your car. It's complimentary! Otherwise plan on circling the block a few times to find a space.
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Threed F.
Brunch on the patio was fantastic. The malted waffles are the perfect combo of fluffy and crispy. The special with Italian meats on ciabatta with a fried egg was devoured by my husband it was so good.
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Adrian S.
I feel kind of harsh for giving this place 3 stars. But in my opinion it was really just....okay? Very nice family outing for us as we don't dine out downtown much, and the patio was really nice.We came for dinner and were seated immediately, which of course is a plus. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very intimate, and relaxed. Our waiter was pretty cool, he explained the specials to us, however the service was rather slow throughout the night, though I'm not sure if it had anything to do with him. After close to half an hour, our food finally came. I, myself had the roasted organic chicken with scalloped potatoes and grilled broccoli. The dish itself was not as fresh hot in temperature as I would have liked it to be. My family's dishes were also maybe room temperature. The chicken itself was good and tasty, although I would have liked to have a sauce to bring the chicken and potatoes together cohesively. The manager did come by during our meal to see if everything was fine, and kudos for that! Overall, considering service, and food, I would give this place 3 stars. I heard the brunch was pretty good, but if I had to wait forever for it, I'd lose my appetite :-/
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Jin K.
Let me tell you my favorite part about this place: the cookie jar in the front. Holy moly. Huge cookies the size of my hand (and I have really big hands for a girl) for $1. I was STARVING and they won't seat a party until the entire group is there and of course someone was grossly late (grr). And then I saw it: the cookie jar. Chocolate and white chocolate chip cookies with pecans, oatmeal raisin, and some double chocolate goodness. And even better? You just drop your $1 in the jar next to the jar, and grab your cookie(s) of choice and chow down (they also have to go holders). Man, I love the honor system. And I love that the cookies were still warm when I grabbed mine. And did it ruin my chicken spinach bacon burger that I chowed down after wards? Not at all. Still delicious. I really loved the pesto sauce that they used on the buns to enhance the flavor. The only thing I noticed AFTER I finished my burger was that they jipped me on my bacon! Wth! Oh well, it was still good without it. But I can only imagine how amazing it would have been with bacon. Because bacon makes everything better. Others in my group got the cod sandwich, shrimp and grits, brisket burger, meatloaf, and crab cake sandwich. Not a crumb was left behind. And even after all that, we still got dessert. The trio was an excellent sampling of their popular desserts but I heard the apple tart with ginger ice cream was pretty darn good too.
The restaurant is cute. Indoor and outdoor dining with an indoor bar. The outdoor dining is enclosed so it is not too cold or not too hot. THe waiters are very nice. They have a great drink menu. We got the braised beef brisket. Comes with horseradish, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Not a fan. I don't know if I should have gotten this because I am particularly not a fan of horseradish, but I thought it would be okay. Nevertheless, I am not a fan of beef brisket I have come to realize. Prefer a nice Filet Mignon instead. Dessert: Get the DESSERT TRIO* bonzo, vanilla bean panna cotta, tollhouse pie. $8 for three mini desserts to share with someone. the Tollhouse pie was my favorite. You might just want to get that instead. Would prefer to come for brunch probably, but dinner was OK
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Wanda J.
I finally got to come here for dinner, and (for the most part) it was good. I didn't like my entree too much, but I really enjoyed my soup and dessert. I got the butternut squash soup that had a dollop of cream fresh and apple garnish. It was delicious. It was my very first time ever trying butternut squash soup, and I'm so glad that I did. However, now I may expect butternut squash soup to be that good everywhere else! I guess Murphy's has set the bar for me. I had the shrimp and grits per recommendation of some yelp reviews and did not like it. I don't know if it was just a bad day for the shrimp and grits or if that's how it was supposed to be. Some of the shrimp were not peeled completely so I did end up spitting out some of the plastic-ee part of the inner shell. The sausage was overcooked and dry, like huge tasteless slim jims. I also did not like the sauce, it seemed like warm salsa to me. I think the dish had been sitting out for a while because the grits were kind of solidified. It was not good. The dessert was delicious. We got the trio sampler and it totally made up for the unappetizing entree. I will definitely be going back for some more dessert! The best part of the whole dinner was that we had a 50% off coupon from scoutmob. Nice! If you have access to scoutmob on your phone, there's a 50% off coupon ($25 max) for Murphy's that expires in Jan 2011. It's definitely worth taking advantage of, especially for brunch and desert.
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Jesse H.
We ordered the Thanksgiving take out. I must say that this meal could not have been better. This is going to become our Thanksgiving tradition.
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Zlatko U.
A few friends of mine and I went here for dinner. The place was crowded that we had to wait outside since it was nicer to be outside in the July weather than inside. Anyways, once our whole party came, we were finally seated. The server was quite polite, however she was not fast when it came to taking our order and refilling. The restaurant was a bit full, but we felt as if we were forgotten. Our drinks and food were quite good. They were too damn expensive though. I could have made the same dishes by halfassing what's in my kitchen. In all seriousness, I will not come back based on the lack of value I had during my experience.
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Christy M.
I visited Murphy's this weekend for brunch, my third visit to the restaurant in the past year. It has never failed to impress, with both excellent service and some of the tastiest food you can get in Atlanta. I enjoyed the southwest frittata with a peach bellini, while my friend had the Eggs San Francisco and the berry bellini. From the complimentary muffin & biscuits to the perfectly cooked poached eggs, the meal was an absolutely success. On a previous visit, we had the chilaquiles and shrimp & grits, which were equally wonderful. There aren't many restaurants that would merit waking up early on the weekend, but Murphy's definitely is one! I've also been here for dinner and enjoyed it just as much. There is always a wait, but it's not ridiculous, at least for a party of two (I think we waited about 15 minutes). And I've never had trouble finding parking on Virginia within a block or so of the restaurant. I can't wait for my next visit!
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Charles S.
I understand that the brunch is the main Murphy's attraction, but dinner was pretty darn good. Pretty surroundings, good service, very good food, and a good ambience for conversation. I had a salad followed by mussels. The mussels were excellent, the broth even better. (The french fries were ok.) One friend had the trout; the other had and the surf and turf. Both were very pleased. Murphy's is a great neighborhood place with variety of well prepared entrees at moderate prices. I get the sense that is exactly what Murphy's is striving for. I wouldn't drive across town, but if I lived in VaHi, I'd be a regular.
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Shannon M.
If the question "where can I get a good lunch?" ever comes up at our office, Murphy's almost always makes the final cut. Their food is reasonably priced considering the time and ingredients involved to make the dishes and the service is probably the best in the city. From their lunch menu, I typically order their Murphy's burger and it's never a bad decision. Their perfectly prepared bacon, topped with Swiss and an avocado mayo over a succulent patty makes me drool even thinking about it now. The only thing that's kind of a downer is the parking situation, but that's par for the course in that area, so it's not worth removing a star from the review. Also, their hidden gem is their bakery. Their cookies are fantastic and cost a measly $1.50 - and you'll probably want to buy 5 after eating one. I've never been for brunch or dinner, but their lunch is enough to make me love this place.
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Carrie Neal W.
Murphy's is my most favorite spot in the Highlands for brunch (I'll get to the other meals and times-of-day that are great here in a sec!). Worth the wait, which can be awhile on the weekends . . . starting with coffee or a mimosa if you're inclined, the menu is a perfect combo of breakfast and lunch foods. The service is great, and they will make dishes with custom requests - I recommend the Eggs San Francisco, but I like my eggs scrambled. The burgers are terrific too, and one of my regular brunch partners loves their smoked salmon and bagel combo. Murphy's is also a good dinner date place, and their wine cellar is terrific. Sunday nights are a good pick for a seat at the small bar, and if you're having a special dinner party and need some good suggestions on wine to serve, the Murphy's staff will help you out!
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Lucia M.
This is my third time at Murphy's and each time I like it more. I went there last Sunday for dinner with my daughter when I was visiting her in Atlanta. Service was impeccable. Food is always delicious and they have an honestly priced, good selection wine list. The watermelon soup was unforgettable. An extra shining star for the service this time: instead of one main dish, we decided to try different thinks in the menu and they came one at the time, beautifully presented and already shared.
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Nancy R.
I've been coming here for a while and it's consistently good. Good brunch food, and great dinner food. FOOD: I've come here and had Sunday brunch with friends. I had the corned beef and hash with poached eggs, my favorite! It was tasty good. This time I had the flash-fried calamari with the apple cider mignonette and cocktail sauce. The apple cider sauce looks like bits of garlic, but they're apple pieces in a sweet sauce. The big pieces of calamari were lightly battered-fried. For the entree, I had the Murphy's burger with avocado mayonnaise and bacon...yum! Talk about a thick piece of beef! The shoestring fries were great too! For dessert, I had the Toll house pie which is a chocolate chip & walnut pie baked in a chocolate crust with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Yummy goodness! Great service, awesome valet parking, and great food...what more can you ask for?
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Wendy B.
Four stars for being able to sit at a bar, drinking a well made Grayhound, and not feeling the slightest bit bad about it. Murphy's has one of if not the best brunch bar in the ATL. The food is good but it's great after two Grayhounds!
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Sara D.
My friends and I loved our first trip to Murphy's. I wanted something special but not unaffordable for my birthday dinner. Murphy's was perfect from food to wine to service to atmosphere. I was a huge fan of the calamari. My friend's beet salad was also good, and the caesar salad was one of the best I've ever tasted. The food was accompanied by a great wine list with many unusual choices by the half-glass and glass. All of the staff was very warm and friendly. Our server was attentive but not overbearing, and he had a great knowledge of the menu. He was a little confused about what a gluten allergy was, but we worked it out and he was helpful. It would have been nice if he knew if the specials were gluten-free, but he was able to quickly check with the chef. I would go back in a heartbeat.
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Kim L.
Wait was about thirty minutes on a Sat at 1pm. Read other peoples review and ordered the shrimp and grits. What a disappointment! What came out was four shrimp on a bed of salsa with a splatter of grits. I had to order an extra side of grits to make it a legitimate dish. The biscuits and muffins were divine and the setting was nice so I had to add an extra star. However I won't be back.
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Mick D.
Frequently among my Top Ten Favorites in Atlanta, this VaHi fixture has always delivered a solid menu and is very well known for their brunch and their wine room. I've never had a bad experience here. Waitstaff is consummately professional. They're always attentive, precise, and take very good care of their customers. The food is always reliably good. The menu is well-executed. Food is fresh, well presented, and delicious! Murphy's wine folks are very particular about what they serve and stock in the wine shop. They do their homework. And it's worth your time to ask their advice on what to serve in your own home. Murphy's is a little pricey, but worth it. I find it remains a good "go-to" for a date, or for a quiet meal with friends. Located in the heart of the Virginia Highlands, there's plenty of other distractions and window shopping in easy walking distance.
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Kristie C.
Brunch was fantastic! Came for mother's day and loved it. Started with delicious carrot/coconut crumb muffins & scones to start (free with the meal) -- Entrees: 3 eggs + toast + fruit challah french toast frittata Service was really great, sat outside, and of course - used my murphy's rewards card (which is free and offers great discounts)!
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Grace S.
The food her is FANTASTIC. The portions are a good size for a nice establishment. They have an incredible wine selection though I was unable to sample it. They also have a delectable dessert case. The restaurant is snuggled on a corner in a cute and interesting part of town. It is surrounded by other fantastic looking chic restaurants and shop. You could definitely have a meal and then browse the area to walk off your meal. The restaurant itself is adorable. It is deceptively large and they even have a cute patio. It is well decorated, warm and friendly. I would love to come back again and only order dessert!
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Lauren T.
Fantastic food! Will definitely return soon.
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Maggie S.
I went here on a Friday night date. We were seated almost immediately when we arrived for our reservations. Our server, Ryan, was super friendly and very attentive - he answered questions we had about wine and main dishes. My date ordered the red trout and I had the beef brisket. Both entrees were delicious and well-portioned. My beef brisket was tender but personally I would have enjoyed a little more of the braising juice they had used in my dish. We shared the mussels appetizer (which was really tasty and cooked perfectly. They even came with big fries so it ended up being huge). We each had a glass of wine - they had a pretty diverse selection. It was a relaxing ambiance in a cute, rustic setting. The only thing was that it was pretty crowded and noisy since the room was kind of small. I had trouble getting to and from my seat whenever servers walked by or other guests were seated near me. The service was good and the food was decent. It was a pretty awesome date and am glad we ventured out to try it!
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Alex C.
I am always hesitant to give a place 5 stars. I feel like an angry college professor who can't hand out "A's". But I think Murphy's gets the A. I have been to few restaurants where I am immediately impressed with their food and can't wait for an opportunity to go back. This time around we had brunch. The corned beef hash I got was excellent and the poached eggs just right. It didn't even bother me that they didn't ask for how the eggs would be prepared because the dish was perfectly balanced and so delicious. The service was also pretty great. They were quick to bring refills and clear out the table.
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Yorke W.
Murphy's is a great fun restaurant. The menu is diverse and delicious. I had a wonderful omelet for lunch with fruit. Another member of our group had the crab cake. I do not recommend the grilled cheese. It is very messy. The mimosas are very tasty. If you are in the Virginia Highands area give Murphy's a try.
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Kaitlin P.
Every weekend when I pass Murphy's around brunch time there is a huge crowd waiting in the parking lot. I've never even attempted to see how long the wait is. I was excited when I drove my Labor Day morning with my mom, who was visiting in town, to see that they were open, serving brunch, and there was no wait! The service was quick! Our waitress came over to us right away and continued to have the perfect balance between coming over not enough and too much. I got a white chocolate mocha latte that was to die for! I think they use Batdorf and Bronson beans like many local establishments, I'm not sure though. My mom got the chicken salad sandwich on a crossiant and it was huge!!! She couldn't finish it all but she said it was delish. I had the Eggs Virginia Highland. It was very yummy but I think I would try something else next time. The cheese grits were good, but nothing beats West Egg's grits! I definitely want to try this place for dinner when it's not as crowded. Use your sparkquest app and you can get 20% off dinner!
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Brian C.
Took family here when they were in town. I had heard food things but had never been. The place didn't disappoint. We all enjoyed our meals very much and had nice service. I'd say the trout was the best of the 4 entrees we had. I want to go back for brunch.
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Lucy W.
Oof, SO disappointed in the highly touted Murphy's brunch- ZERO stars. They must had the D-list staff on for Labor Day, as I've been here several times before with wonderful food and service. I stopped by while running errands b/c I was craving eggs and grits. Server recommended VA Highland eggs, which was poached eggs, spinach, on sundried tomato foccasia and a side of grits...sounds good, so that's what I ordered. The entree came out right away, and was cold and the eggs were so over cooked. Must have been sitting on their counter or was a dish someone else sent back. The only items edible were the cheesy grits and the free side of muffin that comes with brunch. The worst thing? All servers disappeared...no one asked me how my meal was, if I needed anything else (like a refill of coffee). I finally needed to leave, got another server's attention to give me the check...no mention of the full plate of food in front of me, no "hope you enjoyed your meal". I'm angry I even left any tip for the non-service I received. FAIL.
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K K.
This is my A-town brunch locale... fresh food, great bloody marys and superb desserts - I'm torn between the pecan pie and bonzo cake. The service is well good, but you'll have to wait for it. I'm willing to stroll in va highlands if I'm guaranteed the food and service I've always gotten at murphy's. Things to have: bloody mary (add a single dash of tabasco), chilaquiles, southwest frittata, grits, bonzo cake (mini portion), pecan pie (full-portion) Things to pass on: waffle - nothing special, eggs slum mulligan
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AnDrea H.
My FAV place to eat in the Highlands (and one of, in all of Atlanta) and that says a lot! If your willing to wait, and yes Peeps, it's worth the wait, try them out, you will not be disappointed! :) Shrimp and Grits..Yeeeummm! Their eggs are always poached perfectly, their desserts...Ooooooo I can on and on....I like to explore new places but this is always my return to joint! LOVE!!!!!
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Liz K.
I have dined here for both dinner and Sunday brunch-- both times were tremendous. Service is always prompt and they are never too pushy when it comes to ordering or refilling your glass of water/wine/juice. Brunch gets a little crazy. From 11-2pm, people are lined up inside and out and against the walls. The waitlist moves pretty quickly though. Always a great selection to choose from, and the bread is really good also. Dinner, had a small goat cheese salad and some wine. The truffle mac & cheese is pretty different from what I've had before. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the sides complimented the dish very well. My server for dinner was really nice! He held up a conversation with us all night which was nice.
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Dionne A.
Food was great again and our dining service / experience was wonderful just like the last time. Side note about the lady at the wine bar: not attentive at all. She was talking to and just kept talking to the couples that was already there and had to be interrupted for any type of service or acknowledgement. Which was strange considering the great service in the other areas. Friday 8:45pm.
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Amanda D.
I went here with a girlfriend for dinner and dessert. It is nice they have free valet (but please tip them!) because the parking lot is so tiny and street parking can be insane. They have a have nice outdoor area and the bar right when you walk inside is beautiful. The staff was extremely nice and the service was timely. I had the 3 cheese flatbread and oh my goodness, the cheese, figs and prosciutto worked so well together. I would say if you are extremely hungry though, this might not be enough. But I ordered the side of caramelized cauliflower with it, plus a dessert of the Bonzo, so I was definitely full. I also had an $8 glass of Malbec wine that was pretty decent for being one of the cheaper glasses. I definitely want to go back and try more things!
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Joey M.
I'd heard good things about Murphy's, but I was really not expecting it to be this good. First, our server was adorable and did a really good job even though she had a huge table to contend with behind us. Points there. My date had the beet salad to start, and I had the apple salad. The beet salad was good, but the quantity of that bight red root was a little overwhelming. I wouldn't have been able to eat the whole thing, but she put away most of it. The apple salad, on the other hand, was divine. There was a slight burnt taste, due I think to over-toasted sunflower seeds, but it was still very enjoyable. I was particularly please with the quality and texture of the bibb lettuce. Yum! I got the popular Brisket and was not disappointed. It was so tender and tasty. I must echo the crowd and highly recommend this dish. The big let down of the evening was a side of truffle mac and cheese we ordered to split. It was bland. BLAND! How can truffle mac and cheese, which should be insanely rich and creamy, be so bereft of flavor? It was left almost completely uneaten. Desolate. Disappointing. However, we ended the evening with some really good coffee and a decadent dessert: roasted banana bread pudding. It was the perfect sweetness, the texture was spot-on, and there was a delicious little bruleed banana piece. Also, I usually avoid ice cream that comes with things like this, but the scoop of dulce de leche ice cream served with this dessert was to die for. I was so pleasantly surprised with my experience here, I can't wait to be back! I really want to try brunch....
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Ashley B.
Murphy's is my husband's favorite restaurant in Atlanta and, I gotta say, it's up there for me, too. It's out of our price range for a regular meal, yet I think this is one of the Atlanta restaurants I've been to the most, just because it's become our go-to special occasion place - and I guess we have a lot of special occasions! I've been here for dinner with my husband when I was still vegan, dinner with my father-in-law and with my husband's aunts and mother, brunch with my parents, dinner with my husband's dissertation adviser, sat at the wine bar a number of times to enjoy a glass of wine or two, picked up nice bottles of wine from the wine bar, and snagged a delicious white chocolate macadamia nut cookie for $1 from their cookie jar. Each and every time the food was delicious, the wine superb, the service friendly and efficient, and the ambiance both laid-back and special. Even when I was vegan they put together a vegetable place that I can honestly say was one of the best vegan meals I've ever had. Is it the most innovative menu ever? No, but it's all inventive enough as to certainly not be boring and the flavor combinations are classic and the execution almost always flawless. Quite simply, if I know I want a delicious meal, a fabulous bottle of wine, and a relaxing but elegant evening, then I know I can rely on Murphy's. That reliability and people-pleasing food and ambiance is why Murphy's is where we take out of town guests and why it's where we want to go to celebrate life's little victories, the ones that you'd hate to ruin with the risk of a disappointing meal.
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Pamala K.
We ordered take out as we were traveling with my little dog...despite not having the experience of dining in, and having each course served as it was done and hot, the food was awesome! Totally enjoyed everything we had, fresh, and delicious! We will be back for sure!
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Mel G.
Brunch here is delightful. Strong mimosas, perfectly cooked poached eggs, and fruit cups with fresh strawberries. Sold.
I'm a fan of the pretentious clientele of this place. When I want to go to brunch with people that look as good on Sunday morning as they did on Saturday night, this is the place I go. When you have valet parking for brunch you know you'll be dining with couples rolling in the Land Rovers and 5 series Beemers. Always a wait on Sunday mornings, but I tend to hover around and steal a few bar seats and eat there. The main chick behind the bar needs to smile more and learn to be friendly, but that's the only negative about this place. Great fresh food. The cinnamon toast is a must buy! Everything I've had here for brunch has been delightful. If you like mimosas the ones here are friggin huge. One Champagne bottle is used for only 4 mimosas. Try not to crash your Mini Cooper on the way home! Scoutmob has a 50% off deal here as well! Props to them!
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Tamyka B.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and food here. I went on a Sunday for brunch. The wait was a bit much to handle but i'm a patient person. They don't do reservations. But overall for me the food and drinks were great and i can't wait to go back!
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Aundrea B.
It's really embarrasing when you gush about a place to your friends, and then you take them there, and it's a complete letdown. I used to love Murphy's but hadn't been in awhile. I still love it's warm, inviting atmosphere. Food is still good. But be warned: be careful going within the hour before brunch ends. We still had to wait 30 minutes for a table which I was surprised about, and apparently our waiter thought he was justified in being rude to us because it was close to 4:00 and how dare we? I'd like the hashbrowns please. "We don't have that because,you know, we do start to run out of dishes when it's almost 4:00". Then came the glare. Whoa. Okay. It was also fun when he brought out the wrong dish. We let him know, but we took it because we didn't want to be difficult. He huffed away. The best part was when he dropped our checks on the table and ran. Apparently we didn't deserve pens. Needless to say, he didn't get a great tip from us. And we didn't want to be seen as "those people," so we did notify someone in a button-down shirt of his behavior. The response: "I mean, well, you know, brunch is a really busy time." Yeah, I have a job too, and I get tired of dealing with people all day too, but even if my purse is on my shoulder and I'm about to walk out the door, if something comes up, I handle it professionally. It's not necessary to be rude when everyone is sitting there smiling at you. We're the kind of people where you can sit down with us and say "Damn I'm tired," and we'll love you even more. I'll even offer you some of my food. So, okay. Bye Murphy's.
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Franklin C.
I came here last week. I already have reservations to go again. Usually I wait until I've been to a place a few times before reviewing it. I've only been to Murphy's once for lunch, but I already know I can give them a 4-star review. Even during lunchtimes on weekdays, this place was bustling. The decor isn't overly stylish, but suitably cozy and warm. The service was solid. My friend and I started with the smoked salmon flatbread, which was incredibly delicious. Something about the mayo and the toasted capers really made this appetizer come together. The crabcake burger that I had for an entree didn't quite measure up to the appetizer, but, hey, it was a tough act to follow. I'm glad I have reservations to go again. I really want to try the flash-fried calamari, brisket sandwich, crispy pork shank, truffle mac & cheese, lobster salad, banana bread pudding, and tollhouse pie. That's totally reasonable for one meal right?
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Doug E.
Awesome!!!! Had the sausage and spinach meatloaf and toll house pie for dessert. Great service. Will be back...probably tomorrow!
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Nicholas C.
Food was fantastic! Mussels are top notch. My date had the steak which was great and I had the brisket, which I recommend trying. Small deduction for food coming out too quickly. My date and I were still on appetizers when the mains came out.
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S O.
This place is an institution, so at some point every Atlantan who's into good dining should pay a visit. However, the old girl ain't what she used to be. We had 8pm reservations friday night for seven, and didn't get a seat till close to 9. Valet parking was full, and we had to bribe the guy with a 20 dollar bill to get what should have been a free parking space. All of a sudden, it dawned on us why we hadn't been here in awhile. Dinner: they had a pork shank special which the waitress was pushing, and we all should have listened. It was fall-of-the-bone delish and fresh from the oven. Not so for the rest of our meals. The trout had grill marks, but chewy skin. The duck pasta dish was cold. Where Murphy's never fails is their desserts. The tollhouse pie is so damn good, I've visited the restaurant just for desserts. Go sometime with a large table of friends, and order everything on the dessert menu, have it come out at once, and enjoy. Just wish dinner was as nice.
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Chinika T.
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I can honestly say I have not had a bad meal there. The spinach and sausage meatloaf...delish, crabcake sandwich...delish, shrimp and grits....delish, Tollhous pie....good Lawd delish! I've had to make myself try different things because they have all been so good. It is a quaint spot and the staff is wonderful. This is a must visit place.
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Washington I.
Good wine selection at a reasonable price. Get the flight.the food is well prepared.
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Jessica W.
I've come here for brunch, dinner & late nights at the wine bar and have never been disappointed. The servers are always knowledgable and friendly and the food delicious!
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Hui B.
The parking for this restaurant is a bit of a hassle if you do not want to park valet but when entering the restaurant you feel like you've entered a very cute bistro. So far, I have tried about 3 dishes and all were very excellent. My all time favorite is the Guinness Beef Brisket! I tell everyone to go to Murphy's for it. The slowly cooked tender beef just melts in your mouth with a creamy mashed potatoes and hint of horseradish sauce, topped with steamed green beans. Heaven! Another great plus is that they have a great wine selection.
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Ana M.
I really love this place. I have enjoyed many meals here, from brunch to lunch to dinner. I tend to order the guinness braised brisket because it tastes the best. When I want to go healthy I'll order one of their grilled fish options. They execute the food very well. The desserts are delicious and the wine list superb. I really like the dynamic, sometimes quirky, always polished staff. And last sunday I had the best time having a formal wine tasting at the wine shop. For 10 dollars you taste 4 wines of your choice, along with thoughtful insights from the sommelier/server (we had Al Shapiro, who is a good friend of ours, and who I highly recommend- he is a great conversationalist). The wines for sale can also be pretty affordable, taking the sauvignon blanc home with us cost under $15.
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Laura H.
We came here on Friday after Sweetwater and sat at the bar for dinner. I had a glass of wine and the three of us shared the crispy flatbread, which had bacon, onions, mozzarella and goat cheese on it. And when I say shared, I mean that I ate 3 pieces and they each had 1.5... oops. We also shared the ribs, which I wouldn't normally order but after my sharing gaffe, I was up for anything. The ribs were nicely done, and the tomato and watermelon salad on the side was delicious. For dessert, we ordered the trio- tollhouse pie, bonzo (fudge brownie, cheesecake, mousse), and vanilla bean panna cotta. The bonzo is my favorite because it's pretty much chocolate heaven. Murphy's is a solid date spot, but you could also stop in for a glass of wine before having dinner elsewhere. I also love Murphy's for brunch- you can't go wrong with the Eggs Santa Fe or the Southwest Frittata. Get there around noon, order a mimosa, and relax with your favorite people!
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Gloria M.
If dinner is this good, then I'm really looking forward to their brunch. Service was excellent, and the food was really flavorful and just...let's just say I can't wait to go back again. I practically rolled out of my seat and out the door, I didn't even get to try their dessert! Sigh. Murphy's, I'm a fan! The truffle mac and cheese is a MUST try. They also have complementary valet and it would be a wise decision to make reservations, they get crazy busy.
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Jackie B.
Murphy's is one of my favorite dining spots in the ATL. Their shrimp and grits are the bomb! The crab cakes sandwich is delicious. Everyting I have ever eaten there has been really tasty. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu items, and make good recommendations. I have been eating there for about 12 years, and I enjoyed every morsel. I like the atmosphere, never had to wait long for a table or service, however I think that seating is tight during their lunch rush hours. But it is so worth it! ENJOY
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Claudia L.
some places bring you complimentary bread........but free zucchini muffins?? yes please! Came here just after opening on Saturday morning, and was seated right away. At this point, those fresh, warm zucchini muffins have been placed right in front of me, and I cannot think about anything else but filling my belly with one. So much so that I forgot to look at the menu until the waitress came back. But she was very nice. Per the suggestion of my friend, I ordered the Eggs Virginia Highland, and was NOT disappointed. two perfectly cooked poached eggs balanced on a bed of spinach and mushrooms that sat on heavenly--HEAVENLY--warm focaccia bread. Wow. Besides that, the service was great, cheese grits were alright, and the coffee was meh. Overall, a great experience!
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Dexter M.
Having lived in Atlanta for three years before moving, I visited Murphy's frequently when looking for something a little more upscale but still casual. The food was always excellent and the staff were always friendly.
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Therese C.
Had lunch here yesterday with a friend and both meals, Lobster Cobb Salad and The Special of the day, Po'boy shrimp sandwich. Both entrees lacked any flavor and the salad did not come close to a Cobb salad. The only redeeming factor was the server and French Fries.
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Helen A.
Fantastic place for brunch. Although be ready for long lines. This was actually the first time I've been here for dinner. They actually had a really fun and inspired menu. Food was amazing, drinks were awesome. And we shared a dessert sampler, yummy goodness!
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Mike D.
Visited for the first time in three years. My flat iron steak was very well prepared, tasted great with a nice presentation. My wife on the other hand ordered the burger and it was a huge disappointment. Over cooked, bacon that was hard and a bun that left you wanting. She said she would have preferred a BigMac. Service was good, deserts were very good. Bottom line, avoid the burger...
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Sandra C.
Bread basket they give you pre-meal is always delish. This time they were biscuits and a lemon poppy muffin. They brought it with some honey butter, strawberry, and peach jam. Yum! Granola with yogurt and banana had a nice nuttiness with a good balance of sweet and crunchy. I would get this again. I think around $4.00. For my main dish, I got the corned beef hash. Ive never had corned beef and all the reviews raved about this dish. To me, it was just okay. I wish there was a bit more horseradish flavor from the hollandaise, though my eating companion kept mentioning that theirs was overly horseradishy (they ordered the same thing). I added tabasco to mine to give it more of a kick. This dish is also really filling (along with the bread and granola) I could barely finish it. In my opinion, I like the crab cakes benedict much better. Good balance of crab to breading ratio and good flavor. This is usually my go-to dish at murphys. I also got my usual berry bellini-- sweet and slightly tart. For this experience, I give murphys 3 stars because service was lacking (took a while to get our order, kept forgetting stuff we asked for, just overall slow and didnt seem very knowledgeable. It wasnt even that busy yet.. maybe hes new?) Also, food was not up to par. In past experiences, my crab cakes benedict has always been good. Im also a big fan of the specials, though today's didnt sound tempting. Three stars. Maybe 3 1/2.
Murphy's is a pretty decent brunch spot. I'd like to rate higher, but a good brunch in this town is as common as a street named "Peachtree..." Murphy's uses fresh ingredients. This is a plus, and sadly not common enough. I opted for the sauteed Georgia trout, two eggs, and hash browns. The trout was treated simply, the benefit of using fresh fish, and it was delicious. The eggs were eggs, cooked as I asked. Hash browns were ok. I would have like a bit more "brown" in them, but this is purely a matter of taste and not a reflection of the restaurant. A surprise of the meal was the bread basket. It had biscuits and apple muffins. The apple muffin was delicate and light in both flavor and texture. The addition of the apple jam made for an especial treat. Their drinks were pretty tasty. The Bloody Mary was spiced nicely, and the Peach Bellini was refreshing. I would be very interested to try Murphy's for lunch or dinner. I'll put them into the brunch rotation as well. The place was packed and the atmosphere was lively and inviting.
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Emily S.
One word: brunch! The brunch here is amazing! They start you off with warm muffins and biscuits, which were delicious! They have a great selection of brunch items, I got an egg dish with mushrooms, pesto, sundries tomatoes and goat cheese and the combination was delicious! Our waitress was very friendly and was able to split the checks for a large group which is always nice. I highly recommend!
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Deeva W.
The polenta and meatballs is a must for an appetizer. After that skip the entree and head straight for dessert and the Toll house pie...yummmm
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Jon-Michael M.
I know I will be the antagonist here in the midst of all of these rave reviews, but honestly, this place was just ok. Service was ok. Food was ok....I think I could have had better savory food at Waffle House. If you hit this place up for brunch on Saturday morning early afternoon time, be prepared for the wait. The portion of food I received was small. I felt like I had a breakfast from Krystal's. But, it wasn't horrible either, so to be fair, I would probably consider coming back and trying something else. Based on the prior reviews, I expected this place to be off the chain, but it was somewhat disappointed. Egg Harbor Cafe in John's Creek where I live is by far my favorite brunch spot so far.
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Jamie N.
Highly anticipated. Had heard many great reviews but was not impressed. We didn't have to wait on a weekend brunch date which was a great start. They continued to impress us with the basket of chocolate chip muffins and biscuits and jams and marmalade, but that's where our experience peaked. I had the shrimp and grits. Shrimps were large and cooked perfectly, but was tossed in a bbq-like sauce with smoked sausages and topped on cheese grits. The portion was good but i would have liked some fresh/vegetable element. Boyfriend had the corned beef hash. We were told that it was untraditional, but this was nothing like what he'd expect. It was cubes of "corned beef", mashed potatoes AND fried cubed potatoes, poached egg, and topped with sour cream horseradish Horseradish completely overwhelmed the dish. And he couldn't finish it and he normally eats everything. I tried it and i agreed that it was way too pungent.
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Joanna T.
Delicious food. Brunch, Lunch & Dinner have great options. Complementary Valet. Great Decor. Unfortunately, last time I went for brunch, I can skillet potatoes and there were at least 3 egg shells in my food. The waitress just said sorry and got me another one but it was still on the receipt. In my experience, whenever a mishap happens with food, a manager comes by and apologizes and usually takes the meal off the receipt for the inconvenience.
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Steve W.
One of my favorite places in Virginia Highlands. For breakfast, brunch, or lunch, this is a must on any Atlanta dining bucket list.
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April L.
Excellent food, excellent service! I had the sweet potato gnocchi and it was great. My partner had the beef dish which was also great. The other two on our party had the mussels, artichoke and they were both outstanding. We all shared the dessert trio because we were stuffed. Another homerun!
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Yohini S.
I went to Murphy's for brunch on a Saturday morning and got seated within a few minutes. Our server was very friendly and helped us pick a few items as we are not meat eaters. We ordered cappuccino, mimosa and bloody mary as drinks - and they all arrived into our tables promptly. The muffin basket that they serve along made a delicious combination along with our drinks. Really loved it! :) Our main dishes were smoked salmon bagel and Portobello fritatta. We also added a side of half french toast to share. I went to dine with my best friend so we shared everything and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. End of the meal, we boxed our leftovers and had it as our afternoon snack. The price was a bit more on the high side but for the quality of food, service and ambiance - I think it was worth it. Highly recommended, yelpers.
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Nicole P.
I met up with some friends here for brunch. Once the entire party arrived we were seated right away. This was on a Saturday around 12:30. Service was excellent and the food was great! I had the french toast and home fries with cheddar cheese. Delicious! My friends ordered the shrimp n grits and I think the parmesan crusted chicken. They both loved it. We washed out meals down with mimosas and bellinis. I highly recommended this place for brunch. The parking is tight but they have complimentary valet service.
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Adriana S.
The place was crowed. I was waiting for 30-40 minutes. You should go before noon! The food was good and please please order a hot chocolate when you're waiting for a table... Just amazing :)
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Brad S.
I love Murphy's. I had lunch their on 12/9 and had another great meal. The prices are on the high end of a good value. The service is always fantastic. Our server was very good and attentive. We had at least 4 employees thank us for coming in as we walked out. I had the crabcake sandwich with sauteed spinach. Both were excellent. My lunch partners had the waldorf chicken salad sandwich (which I've had before and is also very good).
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Denise D.
To me this seems like an upscale restaurant, it is a great place to go for a romantic dinner. You can go and sit at the bar if you don't want to wait otherwise make sure you go early. There's always a good crowd on hand.
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Kris B.
I just adore Murphy's. The Virginia Highlands location is cute with lots to do (and plenty of parking). The menu feels very farm to table, highlighting local food and cooking styles. I lie getting the Trout with lentils here, as well as the grilled artichokes. The cheese plates are pretty great, too. And don't forget dessert. ;) The wine selection is also nothing short of comprehensive and fabulous. Everything on the menu-- from appetizers to desserts-- has been wonderful in my experience. The ambiance is also lovely--quiet and romantic. Great for a date or a business dinner. Servers are polite, attentive, and knowledgeable. Be sure to check out holiday specials as well!
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Jennifer N.
Murphy's is still my favorite place in Atlanta because it is consistent. The food is always spectacular and I am never ever disappointed. Murphy's is the kind of place where you can enjoy a romantic dinner for two by candle light on a warm summer evening, socialize with old friends on a sleepy Sunday morning over mimosas and muffins , or take your parents to show them that you are all grown up; when they come to town. The wine list is extensive and the food is seasonal, local, and fresh just the way it should be done. You can't go wrong with anything you order. I would list my faves but the menu is seasonal so just trust me on this. Go and go again....it will become one of your favorite places if it isn't already. Do try to make reservations if you can especially for brunch on weekends. Valet parking is available or park on the street if you are lucky enough to find a legal space...key word...legal..don't ruin your meal by being towed or ticketed. But above all...enjoy. Jen
(5)
Jack C.
This place is great! Having only really experienced San Francisco brunch in the US, and only rib shacks, Taco Mac and all you can eat sushi in Atlanta, I didn't set my expectations too high. But it was great. We had some great Bloody Marys, nice and spicy, just the way we like them. Then three of us shared the Eggs Slum Mulligan (7/10), the Eggs Virginia Highland (9/10) and Malted Waffle (8/10) and thoroughly enjoyed them all. We also had some cheddar grits on the side (not my favourite thing in the world, but still very nice) and the biscuits and banana muffins that come in the bread basket were all delicious too. Service was great. Unfortunately we couldn't sit outside, but inside was a nice atmosphere anyway.
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Damon M.
I've eaten here for brunch and dinner. Delicious.
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R R.
I describe the atmosphere as urban country. Great place for brunch. The trout was good and so was the white chocolate latte.
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Alfani I.
Good food, great waiter and a gracious hostess. The dude in the suite however (manager) chose to greet and check everyone but us. I guess he thought we don't speak English being my wife wears a head scarf but I assure that is the only reason. Lol. Ohh, he also grabbed our plates when we were done rather quickly but my guess because he thought we had to get home. What a great service dude in a suite! Keep it up! I am telling all my friends that don't speak English. -:).
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Lia P.
I came to Murphy's a few years ago with my friends and absolutely loved the experience. Fast forward to now and here I am with my husband on an apartment hunting weekend and I KNEW I wanted to return to Murphy's. But would it hold up to the memory?! YES. First of all I'm super glad we made reservations since this place is bustling. Also, can I please say I love the cozy and warm atmosphere? My husband and I were too indecisive so we decided to share soup/salad to start, crab cake and the guinness brisket. The soup and salad... fresh and tasty but you know, nothing special. The crab cake though- delicious. A lot more crab than cake which is how I like it. Then the brisket came nicely split on two plates already- nice touch! In addition to the great food and atmosphere our server was super nice and did a great job of spreading out our courses. I also appreciate the free valet. My one regret- not ordering dessert!
(4)
Ryan L.
I had a REALLY good meal here earlier today. My meal was filling, flavorful, came out quickly, and wasn't too expensive. Plus, the service was great, and the meal came with some free biscuits and muffins. And the atmosphere was really fantastic. After a single visit, I think I'll be a regular here in the future. Everything was impressive and nothing was a hassle. And next time, I'm getting one of those gigantic cinnamon buns ...
(5)
C H.
Our brunch today was absolutely amazing! The host staff was welcoming and our server was welcoming and attentive. The Parmesan Crusted Chicken was excellent as was the Linda's Omelet. We did have one staff member give us a chilly response to a request to sit at the bar, but the rest of the team made up for it! I would recommend Murphys highly.
(5)
Stephanie T.
The food here was FANTASTIC. I had the basil pesto/goat cheese/sun-dried tomatoes/portobello frittata, which was rich and delicious. The mimosa was an excellent pairing. Eric had the crab cake sandwich, which was good, though it further perpetuated our anger that only Maryland can make a true crab cake. The waiter customized my father's burger with jalapeno mayo and Swiss rather than the menu listing, and my mother had the corned beef hash (homemade), which took her back to her childhood. It's all in the details: they don't make chai (big no-no), so the only non-coffee-but-caffeinated beverage is hot chocolate, and the banana cream pie was all one color leave something to be aesthetically desired, and switched out whipping cream for meringue on top - not my favorite. However, I'm still giving it a four just based on decor, quality of food, and service. Would definitely go back.
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Alan N.
I went to this place last night with a group of friends and I was extremely impressed. The menu was diverse but not overwhelming, and everything on it sounded delicious. The wine list was decent, and the desserts were phenomenal. I ended up getting the sausage meatloaf, which doesn't sound that crazy, but it was quite amazing. My girlfriend got a grouper dish that was excellent as well. Our waiter was Johnny on the spot with everything, and the atmosphere was intimate. This place would be excellent for a date, going out with friends, or a special occasion.
(5)
Darrius C.
Me and a party of about 8 went here for dinner, to celebrate my friend's birthday. After researching tons of nice restaurants in Atlanta, we decided on Murphy's, because the menu seemed to have something for everyone. We couldn't have picked a more perfect place! The hostesses were polite and approachable. Our reservation was honored with no wait, except for us waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. They were even nice enough to seat us before our entire party was there. For small plates, we ordered the cheese plate, mussels, and calamari (one of their specialties). Everything was simply delectable! The mussels were cooked perfectly and were juicy and succulent; the cheese was delicious and flavorful (the goat cheese is to die for); and the calamari definitely lived up to its reputation! One of our friends had never had calamari, and she definitely became a fan of it that night! Our server, Jodi was very knowledgeable about the menu, and had a very energetic, lighthearted, and accommodating personality. She was able to suggest the perfect wines, based on the taste profiles that we described to her. I really appreciated her expertise and thorough, accurate descriptions of the menu items. She made all of our mouths water, by the way she explained the wines and dishes. So many things on the menu sounded good that, at times, we had a hard time deciding, but Jodi made it really easy for us to choose, with personalized suggestions, based on what we wanted. Per wine, we wanted something bright and flavorful (but not OVERLY sweet) to complement our small plates, and she suggested a bottle of the Kuentz Bas pinot gris. She was spot-on to a tee! Everyone loved it, and it went very well with what we ordered. I would definitely recommend it. I wanted a glass of something bold and red to go with my entree, so Jodi recommended one of the Argentinean Malbecs. I'm almost certain that it was the Achaval Ferrer, but I can't be 100% sure. Whatever it was, it packed just the punch that I was going for. The South African Shiraz was also very nice. For the entree, I ordered the Sausage and Spinach Meatloaf. I know meatloaf may not sound THAT exciting, and I was semi-reluctant about getting it because it seemed kind of boring, but again, Jodi stepped in and described it in a way that made me feel like I needed it in my life! And I did not regret my decision. It was a very hearty, homey entree that made me feel warm and fuzzy inside (in the best way possible). A fulfilling portion of two perfectly-cooked, moist, melt-in-your-mouth slices of meatloaf, stacked atop each other, smothered in zesty marinara sauce; smooth, creamy mashed potatoes, and crisp-but-juicy green beans. Call me dramatic, but after almost every bite, I just closed my eyes and reveled in the splendor that is this dish. So, so good. Heavenly, even! I tasted some of my friend's trout, and that was also very tasty, and I'm not even a huge fan of fish. I was really excited to try the truffle mac n' cheese, but surprisingly, it was probably my least favorite thing of the night. It was just okay... definitely not the party-in-my-mouth that I was expecting. Service was prompt, friendly, and 100% on-point. Everything was appropriately-priced, worth every penny, and actually a great value. I don't think anyone had any complaints. At one point, a manager came over to our table to converse and see how our experience was going. I couldn't quite hear the conversation, as I was at the other end of the table, but she seemed to be very personable and engaging, and our friends were smiling and laughing with her. At the end of the meal, Jodi got a little confused with splitting the tickets. That is the only issue that we had the entire night. She explained to us that it was her last night (unfortunately!), so we're just going to blame it on that. To avoid the issue though, I would simply suggest explaining what you will be paying for, as you order it. It makes it whole lot easier, once you get to the end and people are trying to take responsibility for what appetizer to take care of, etc. Besides that everything was 5-STAR all across the board... epic win!! I will definitely be back!
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Jennifer L.
Brunch - besides being one of the best meals it's even better at Murphy's. I haven't been there in almost 3 years (I have no idea why) and I ordered the same thing I had then - Eggs Santa Fe. But wait there's more. They gave us a small bread basket with some delectable goodies including a fresh blueberry muffin. It was all good and I had try all three different types. I also ordered a cafe mocha which came out with little hearts on the top and accompanied by a biscotti. I thought being the Virginia-Highlands Summerfest we would be waiting forever but got right in and think we had the best table - inside but was open to the outside and the weather was perfect. I love the atmosphere - cozy and has ambiance. A great way to start the weekend!
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Dustin W.
I stopped here recently after dinner. I was craving a good desert. I had the SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE. It was a slice of heaven on earth. Now I need to go back for food. I've heard nothing but good things about Murphy's glad I finally was able to see for myself.
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Douglas O.
Great brunch, great service! On a rainy sunday we walked in for brunch and had a great experience. The GA law about no Alcohol before noon is still outdated in my book, but so is many thigns in this state. The Fritatta was GREAT, mimosa was good. It was enjoyable to sit outside with the rain around us. Our server was on top of it, and all of our plates were great, and worth sharing with each other at the table.
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Joe P.
I can't say enough good things about Murphy's. I simply love this place. The food is excellent, the wines are amazing and the service is outstanding. The fish is always fresh and good. On a recent trip I had the flounder. It was very flaky and light. It was slightly salty, but was still very yummy. I also tried the trout and while I am not usually a fan of freshwater fish, it was very good as well. We also did a wine tasting. It was some of the best wines I've ever had. My favorite dish at Murphy's though has to be the beef brisket. It is amazing. It is so tender that it melts in your mouth. I highly recommend it!!!
(5)
Britt C.
I am a big proponent of brunch, and Murphy's does brunch beautifully. They've got everything from fresh baked pastries and cafe au laits to meatier frittatas and chilaquiles. Everything a breakfast lover like myself could want. We make a trek from Lawrenceville down to the Highlands just for brunch. We've also enjoyed their specials and in the summer, some awesome iced coffee.
(4)
Marie P.
I love this place. i'm here every Saturday morning for breakfast. The bread basket with fresh biscuits, banana bread, jam, preserves and cinnamon butter is delicious. I've tried just about everything on the menu. I love the pancakes, french toast, "Eggs Slum Mulligan" (with scrambled eggs, not poached). My boyfriend LOVES the shrimp and grits. He swears they have the best shrimp and grits in Atlanta. The shrimp are always prepared perfectly and the grits are served in a bed of andouille stew. And might I add I don't even like grits. I absolutely love their granola. If a restaurant can do something as simple as yogurt and granola and make it really good, I'm in. The pastries are great, the coffee is roasted in town and the staff is always great. I always feel comfortable and well-taken care. And the food is always above and beyond! One word of advice: Get there early for brunch. They don't take reservations and I always see masses of people outside waiting for tables. But...I think it's totally worth the wait.
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Lynne B.
I have lived in Atlanta (the Highlands) for almost a year and can't tell you the number of times that I have driven past Murphy's and muttered "WTF people??" under my breath. Trust me - I'm all about brunch but at the same time, I'm not all about standing in parking lot, in the hot Georgia sun, while nursing a hangover. Call me crazy. So I was pretty stoked when hanging out on Friday night, grabbing drinks at Noche, my friend suggested that we head across the street to grab some food at Murphy's (it was 10pm). For the record people, no one is standing around in the parking lot at 10pm at night. We sat outside on the patio and immediately ordered a bottle of Pinot (yummm). Our server was great - incredibly personable and a great sense of humor. My date and I shared the crab cake appetizer - tasty and then for dinner, I had shrimp and grits for the first time (yeah, yeah, better late than never!). It had this great chunky tomato sauce on it which I wasn't expecting. Granted, I don't know how shrimp and grits are normally served but this was quite tasty and not too heavy. My date had fish - I want to say flounder but I'm totally blanking. He cleaned his plate so I'm assuming that it didn't totally suck. We skipped dessert and headed to Highland Tap for a nightcap. I loved Murphy's and would go back in a heartbeat...for dinner that is. For brunch, I'll stick to Highland Bakery where I don't have to melt in a parking lot before a kick-ass meal.
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Elaine O.
There are few things that make me as giddy as Murphy's cookie jar. Drop a buck in the honor jar and I get a cookie the size of my head. Sometimes I'm lucky and the cookies are still warm. And sometimes I pull over just to get one if we're driving by. Sometimes.
(5)
Kristine M.
Nice enough for a semi-elegant brunch. The bloody mary and the french toast were both good. (Get the fruit compote to make it even better.) But any place that serves french toast and sells bottles of wine is going to be a winner in my book. There were many many pregnant women there, though. I was in constant fear of a John Hurt/Alien moment. I'm pretty sure my tubes tied themselves at the sight. (At least I hope so, since I did drink the water.)
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Jeff M.
This is a great place. I've been here numerous times and the atmosphere always seems perfect for whatever situation: a quick meal alone, a festive group gathering, or a serious discussion with a friend. It's always comfortable there. And the food is consistent. And great. I enjoy the calamari. The burger's great. The first time I was here a few years ago, I had the crab-cake sandwich. It was unbelievably delicious. I still remember what it tastes like. Prices are reasonable. And it's in a great party of the city. If you live in Atlanta, you have to go here. And take visitors here. It's hard to fathom being disappointed here.
(4)
Nicholas H.
I have been to Murphy's several times, many for dinner and today for brunch. I must say, the dinners were very good, but nothing out of this world. The first time I came I had the burger. It was very modest and not as robust and full of flavor as others I have had. It didn't leave me craving another to say the least. The second time I came in I had their shrimp and grits and boy was that tasty. I loved the dish but it wasn't quite enough to quell my appetite. That turned out to be just fine as I finished my meal off with their fantastic creme brulee. After my two dinners, I would have given Murphy's a four star rating. The food was good, the prices were decent and the service was good but there just wasn't anything that really drew me back. I decided to come in with my bug for brunch today and was absolutely satiated. The Chilaquiles are apparently the popular dish and wow was that amazing. It is by far the best breakfast dish I have ever had. Chilaquiles containing chicken, tortillas, fried egg, tomatillo sauce and avocado was absolutely a pleasure to eat. The accompanying Mimosa was also delicious as well. Overall, the brunch here makes Murphy's not only a must try, but a must frequent restaurant.
(5)
Sonya S.
Great atmosphere. Unpretentious yet classy place to dine. A group of us decided at the last minute to go for brunch one Sunday a summer or two ago. Can you believe we waited very well over an hour to get in and seated? My poor hubby (a New Englander), who isn't cut out for Murphy's, was such a good sport about the long wait outside in the blazing summer heat and the fact that he was the only male in our group. I didn't mind it at all. I loved the location with all of the shops and that wonderful gelato shop nearby. If they take reservations, which I'm sure they do, I highly highly recommend that you make one before going! The food was very good (don't ask me what I got!). Nice portions, reasonably priced and a great menu. I loved the cool air-conditioned interior with the white table cloths and white serving dishes. It's a do-over with an RSVP. Afterwards, walk around and browse the shops and get some gelato!
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Melissa B.
I was originally introduced to Murphy's by my grandmother who happens to love this place. I was impressed myself. I had an omelet and their tomato soup. Both were fantastic and there's a good wine selection (not that I'm picky or anything, just pointing out there are plenty of options). I also like that most of the dishes are pretty light so you don't feel guilty when you leave (or when you have that extra glass or two of wine). Haven't been for their brunch, but by the looks of those pancakes in the pics I need to stop in!
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Brittany G.
Breakfast; The most important meal of the day, not to mention my most favorite meal of the day. After sleeping all night, I can't imagine a better way to start a morning than with an exciting plate of food. Murphy's is a quaint place, converted from a gas station into a glossy, hip locale which features a patio, a wine bar, bakery, and indoor eating area. The line was out the door when I arrived, which only means good things are being held within. You will be presented with a basket of freshly made biscuits and muffins upon being seated. The biscuits were, hands down, the BEST I have ever had. Flaky, moist, and still steaming hot. I also got the crab cake benedict, my go-to for when I get overwhelmed with a tantalizing menu, and they were very good. I thoroughly enjoyed my hash browns covered in cheese as well. The service was above par, with our waiter taking the time to recommend some condiments I should try (since I admitted I am a bit of a condiment-aholic). Wonderful place!
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Fabi M.
Oohh mmyyyy ggooodddnnesssss.... So GOOD! This is a quaint little place in the middle of Virgina Heights. Super cute yet casual enough so you don't feel out of place if your not dressed up. The food... hhhhmmm I orderered the mussels with fries for an appetizer. This was just a beautiful dish. If you like mussels and fries, you will enjoy! Then I ordered the green tomatoe sandwich.. you would think it sounds a little strange, but let me tell you, it's amazing. They make the bread in house, add some special mayo, add veggies and voila.. yum. I recommend this place for couples, casual brunch, or if you're like me and actually like going to places solo. Best, L
(5)
S. L.
Nice, cozy-looking atmosphere in a groovy neighborhood. The menu has a good variety, and the prices are great. I've been a couple of times for workday lunch. Parking is practically nil, so be forewarned. As has been said, there is no true waiting area either, so you might want to go when the weather is pleasant. The bar seems like THE place to sit. I've been on the patio and in the dining area and both times, it felt drafty. The service was decent. For both of my visits, I ordered the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. During my second visit, the chicken was blatantly undercooked. Shivers! Does the cook know that undercooked chicken can be DEADLY?? I didn't even need to poke through it to see what should have been in-your-face apparent to the cook. As soon as my plate hit the table, I was like "nuh-uh". A 2-yr. old would have questioned it! It makes me wonder if there is ample lighting in the kitchen or if some folks are overdue for eye exams. I think Lenscrafters is running a $99 special. I sent the chicken back, of course (otherwise I might not be here writing this review). And, no, there was no apology or amends that I can recall (it wasn't my tab). Otherwise, I would give Murphy's a third star. If I ever go back, I'll try the Bonzo dessert. CHECK YOUR CHICKEN!
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Tressi J.
I didn't think this place was as good as all the others reviews make it out to be. Brunch is supposedly the best there, so I tried it. Upon arrival, the valet informed us there was no more room for cars, so we drove around till we found our own spot. The wait was very long, and when we finally got a table, the food was not all that impressive. I have had much better eggs benedict at J Christopher's. The breads they brought before the meal were rather average as well. The biscuits were dry and hard, and the banana muffin was plain. Not worth the wait. Maybe dinner is better....
(3)
Jay M.
Wow. What an amazing place. We felt lucky to catch lunch here, as we didn't make reservations (who needs reservations for lunch on Friday???). The food was amazing for both of us, I had a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, and it was amazing. Big chunks of chicken, walnuts, grapes, the right amount of mayo, and the croissant was crispy, butter, and delicious. Desert was killer as well. The bill was much less than I was expecting for such amazing food. We will definitely be back, many many times.
(5)
Rick R.
Ate here this past week. Excellent food and wine. This place has been consistently good over the years. Love the service too.
(4)
Rhonda C.
Mmmmmm.......Murphy's. I'm not even a breakfast person and no matter how strong my intentions to only have a mimosa and a light breakfast when I arrive, I can't help but order the Eggs Virginia Highland and eat every last bite. The cheddar grits and Cafe Au Lait are some more of my favorites. The Murphy's monster wins again. Dammit. I must disclose that although I've been here multiple times, it's only been for brunch as of yet. As soon as I have a dinner experience to add, I'll be sure to share!
(5)
Dayna C.
I should have got the shrimp and grits! But I went with the Eggs Sante Fe. Not a bad choice but not a great one either. I could have made it at home with a tortilla, eggs, cheese, and salsa. The plus of the meal was the fresh fruit and the biscuits. Yummmm the biscuits. I am a biscuit lover and am very pleased with Murphy's. We were seated promptly but our server wasn't that great. She could have been more attentive and she was lucky I wasn't the one leaving the tip. I would give her a shout out if I remembered her name, but I don't. She was the one that suggested the Eggs Sante Fe. My brunch mate and I didn't plan on eating brunch, we were hoping to get there for the lunch menu but next time I will be getting the shrimp and grits. Always go with your first choice people! Lol. My brunch mate had a burger which she seemed to love, cleaned her plate. So that was an additional plus.
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JEWELe M.
iBelieve this is my new Fave Brunch place in ATL!!! iMean it might as well be in my top TOP 5. LoL. So here iOrdered that day's Sunday brunch special: BBQ pulled pork eggs benedict....who thinks of doing that?!??! And it was unbelievably delicious. My Mr. ordered the shrimp and grits and he said besides having the best he's had in South Carolina...Murphy's comes in close 2nd! I also have to comment on the service there: FABULOUS. iWill definitely go back! :D
(5)
Kara-Mariah H.
The shrimp and grits were really good. And the service was excellent.
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Rob P.
Delicious. Yum.
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T I.
My ride or die ace told me about this place and I have been in love from that day on. The service is impeccable, the food is on point. The wine selection is what truly has a hold on me. Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Wine Shop hosts themed wine tastings. I suggest you arrive early it gets crowded. The atmosphere is relaxing. Brunch is a treat, however i usually go late to ensure no wait. I love love love the burger here, its always cooked just the way I asked no almost there or barely there, but just right. The avocado mayo is YUM YUM.. The bread basket they provide is tasty also. This has to be one of my favs...
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Anne S.
I went last night for Midtown Restaurant week and while everything I had was delicious, they did not put grits in my shrimp and grits...That's a pretty big mistake if you ask me! But I'm rating it a 4 since i have been here for brunch and the crab eggs benny was wonderful!
(4)
Tiffany H.
I went to Murphy's on a second date with my bf. I decided that I'd like to pay being that he had treated me on the first date (I'm that kind of gal). We were seated right away on the outside patio. It was a nice setting with plenty of people watching room. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and able to offer suggestions of things that she thought were tasty. I choose one of her favorites and ended up liking it. We each had a beer and then drank water afterward. I'd have to say that the only downfall about our dinner was when the check came. Our total was $85. I, like all others, enjoy a good meal, but for two entrees and two beers, I'd have to say that I felt our dining experience was a bit over priced. They also have a wine store within the restaurant and I have been there on several occasions to purchase gifts for friends and have been helped graciously by their wonderful staff. They have prices that range from moderate to high and the recipients of my wine gift always ask where the wine was purchsed.
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Erin W.
Murphy's is definitely one of my favorite places in Atlanta. Although I've never had dinner at Murphy's, their brunch menu is amazing. On Saturday/Sunday mornings they have a brunch special that usually contains poached eggs cooked with a mix of different ingredients like spinach, avocado, salsa, etc. I've enjoyed the special twice so I highly recommend getting it if you can't figure out what you want off the actual menu! Some of my other favorites for brunch are Chilaquiles (tortilla, chicken, egg, avocado, salsa and sour cream), Eggs Virginia Highland (their variation of eggs benedict), the Fritattas, and the Crab Cakes Benedict. You also can't get brunch at Murphy's without one of their refreshing mimosas or bloody mary's. They also have a small wine shop with very attentive and knowledgeable staff to help you pick your perfect bottle! I usually grab a bottle of their wine and take it over across the street to "Wired and Fired" to paint pottery. The bar area is quaint and attractive with a view of the dessert counter--sometimes you'll get to see the baker preparing the day's desserts and baked goods :)
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Munya S.
Went here for brunch when I was in Atlanta- yum. Fun people-watching. Chilaquiles- that is all.
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Jarrod C.
5 stars...and I've never even had their famous brunch! I've been at least 5 times and it's always a huge hit with whoever we take. Great location, atmosphere, and service are a great compliment to great food... I've tried various pork , fish, and chicken dishes and all have equally amazed. My most recent order was the Spinach/Sausage Meatloaf...I highly recommend it! They have great salads and the green chicken chili soup had fantastic flavor. As good as the entrees and appetizers are though, they are just the prelude to the real main course...dessert! If you claim to like chocolate, you must try the Tollhouse pie. There are no words to describe how I feel about it. Simply the best. Strawberry Shortcake, cheesecakes, blueberry crostada are all extremely worth a try as well. Mix all of these with some of their delicious coffee and you will not leave disappointed. Who knows, once I try the brunch I may have to give Murphy's a 6 star. This place is an absolute staple for me.
(5)
Jacquelyn S.
3.5 stars = another good find through yelp. came here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the nice ambiance, quality of food, good value, and amazing perkiness our server. she was seriously unflappable, even though a member of my party kept trying to mess with her -- like asking her a question, and then immediately turning away to talk to someone else. AND she remained pleasant and on point with service. so the food: i had the soup/sandwich combo, which was only $12! happily swapped plates with the aforementioned member because he was unhappy with the fact that there was bacon in his soup (which wasn't clear on the menu). he took the trout i originally ordered, which sounded healthy, but looked drenched in butter! he ate it all though, so i can only assume it was tasty. bloody mary i ordered was only ok... a little watery i thought. dessert was the only thing that really wow-ed me. we got two orders of banana pudding to-go. our server said it was a special, so if you go to murphy's and it's available, do NOT pass it up! on par with magnolia's in nyc, in my opinion!
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Carolyn B.
'Girls Day Out' in the Highlands, started with Brunch. We arrive to a 20 minute wait (which was annoying because this place was freakishly crowded for a snowy Saturday). Things turned around as soon as we were seated. We ended up with a nice seat near the window (great for people watching). The waiter was extremely nice, making sure everything was going well. I had an omelet with hash browns, which was amazing. For the food portions the price seems reasonable. A girls day can't be official without a 'Mimosa' which was also AMAZING. I had a great time, the only complaint is the entrance isn't big enough to hold the amount of people that choose to wait for a table, but there is a nice atmosphere here. The waiters and hostess were both pleasant and the food is great, especially the homemade biscuits =)
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Eric V.
Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent service, but you may have to wait for it. We showed up at 1pm for sunday brunch and were told the wait was 25 minutes. We waited closer to an hour but it was worth it. The momosas were good and the biscuits and muffins were good as well. I ordered the eggs san francisco and was not disappointed. The side of hashbrowns was good as well, in fact my wife finished them off my plate before I could. The price is also not bad for the quality of the food and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend.
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Kim B.
Definitely one of the top brunches I've had in Atlanta. Went for Sunday brunch...the wait wasn't too bad, about 30 minutes. Murphy's pays attention to detail. My favorite: coffee ice cubes! It's nice to see a restaurant that actually cares to prevent my iced coffee from getting diluted! That's a rare find. The challah french toast was delicious, and the cinnamon butter is a nice touch. Every aspect of our meal was perfect, from the biscuits and muffins to our awesome server. Will definitely go back!
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Karen M.
Love the place, hate the wait! Forget Sunday brunch unless you bring your newspaper. The line is horrible at 30+ minutes. Add a few fussy babies, and you have the vibe. Too bad they do not take reservations, or have enough seating while waiting.
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Gene G.
My girlfriend and I are huge fans of this place. She lives a block away as we frequently visit there for the Wine Shop, the bakery, drinks, dessert, and dinner. I really enjoy the people that work there and the patrons that come in everyone is extremely friendly. The only thing i would suggest is for them to give the menu some minor face lifts. It seems as if some of the dishes are getting dated, other than that great place to be. One should take advantage of the dessert bar, wine shop, and cafe murphy while there. They have a lot of very great wines for under 20 dollars. The guy who picks out the wine does a fantastic job!
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Britny P.
I thought this restaurant was EXCELLENT! Great wine list and amazing food! I cannot wait to go back and they the brunch everyone is raving about! They have a salad with a blue cheese souflee - out of this world! Their calamari is so yummy! My only complaint is the long wait for the valet...they need to get their stuff together! Out of control!
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Nikolai C.
Just a great place that's stayed in the Highlands for a long time. The pork shank is huge and will last at least two meals. Great service with a great atmosphere. Although yuppies annoy me, I tolerate them for an evening here. Worth the money and the time.
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B K.
I used to love this place. Not anymore. We waited over an hour, despite being told thirty minutes. The hostess was very rude (blonde). My drink glass was dirty. I had bloody Mary debris floating in my tea.
(1)
Su Jin K.
I LOVE MURPHY'S. It is my favorite restaurant in all of Atlanta, because it is affordable, the food is always delicious (my favorite dish is the lamb -- never gamy!), the portions are just right, the service is great, and the decor is tasteful/soothing. As a plus, after dinner, one can always hop on over to Paolo's for some awesome gelato.
(5)
Marty T.
YUM, YUM, YUM is my best description for Murphy's. I have never been for brunch, only dinner. For dinner I recommend a reservation otherwise you'll have a quite a wait ahead of you. The food is outstanding! It is classic American fare with a slight southern flair. I'm not too into typical southern food, so Murphy's is the perfect blend for me. The atmosphere is great, if you eat too much you should walk around the Highlands for a bit! Between the food, wine, dessert menu, and atmosphere you can't go wrong. I have never had bad service at Murphys' and the wait staff seems to really enjoy the food as well. Every time I ask for a recommendation they are passionate and I do end up loving my choice!
(5)
Krysten R.
Great food, knowledgeable staff, great ambiance. They even have a gluten-free menu. And their wait staff understands what gluten-free means!
(5)
Aanal P.
Went to Murphy's on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday party. The place is so cozy and comfy.....but packed! The restaurant serves excellent wines and champagnes. they also have a store in the restaurant where you can purchase the wines and champagnes they are serving. We ordered a bottle of champagne (the name escapes me) but it was pretty good....and for appetizer we had the flash fried calamari, which was....okay. I didn't care for the sauces they served the calamari with. For the main course I had their special, seared cod with wilted spinach and butternut squash. It was really good and filling, but a little cold. (explanation below). There is one reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars. And that was because the service was not good. After we were finished with our appetizer, our plates and the EMPTY dishes sat on our table until AFTER we got our main dish. I guess at that point they needed room for our main course...what?! AND one of my friends... first got the wrong dish and when she told that to the waitress, the waitress said "Oh, I thought you ordered this?" Ummm...you thought? She was not apologetic at all. So while we were trying not to be rude and eating without our friend, our food got cold. After 15 mins her food was delivered and not even with an apology. I was very disappointed with the service.
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Abhi K.
This is one of those perfect restaurants when you are thinking of taking an out of town guest somewhere. It is classy, safe and not too expensive. They have a really good stuffed trout or flounder (can't remember which). I would stay away from the salads.
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Mustard Mayo I.
Pros: Our waitress was friendly, nice decor Cons: Food was mediocre, not worth the value, parking was a pain, yuppies My first impression of this place is it's not for young people. We ordered the crab soup, burger, and meat loaf. I'm omitting the fancy names they gave the items because they didn't taste anything special. They apparently only give bread to people who order wine. They seem to have an impressive wine collection, but I wouldn't know since I don't drink. There are no parking spaces, so you have to valet park across the street, which took forever. Make sure you get your card validated. We won't be coming back, there are way better American food places with better prices.
(2)
FlyTaurusChick W.
Had wonderful brunch and the Mimosas were wonderful. Champagne with a splash of OJ :-)
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Valentina V.
Murphy's, Murphy's, Murphy's...mmmmmmmm delightful, sinful, exquisite-calorie-packed food, delightful ambiance, GREAT wine selection (and if you're lucky, you might get Murphy himself to ask you to join him in a tasting)...There is only one tiny, but noticeable downside to this magic world: one can barely walk or breath inside on, say, Sunday brunch. There is a solution, though. Just get there at 9AM and voila! Set that darn alarm clock for early hours (which is not supposed to be working on weekends, but believe me, it'll be worth it.) You might be lucky, and find plenty of places, while people is still home getting all dressed up to go see and be seen. Every time I have someone visiting in town, I bring them to Murphy's. Months later, they're still dreaming about "that delicious Southern brunch you drag us to at 8:30 AM on a Sunday." Everything begins with that delicate, dreamy and spongy basket of pastry and toasted goodies. Mix that with dollops of their delicious cinnamon butter...oh, my mouth is watering just remembering the warm, puffy and yellowish bites of carbs bathed in melting butter...The "Eggs. T. Murphy" which are the classic eggs Benedict (not exactly Southern, but...) are my favorites, but I also recommend the delicious "Eggs San Francisco," if you're a spinach lover, and the "Malted Waffles," if you need sweet, sweet, sweet...ok, I'm going to stop now. If you're not driving, and you can spare to spend some money on your palate...have some Mimosas, for God sake's! They're deliciosas. I usually complement my breakfast with a cup of Irish Coffee...mmmmm, that's all what I'm going to say. If I'm in the mood for dessert, I have the "Dessert Trio" along a glass of Moscato D'Asti...it's not only going to make you a joyous human being...it's will help you understand that taste buds also have hearts and the ability to keep memories... Yes. I love Murphy's. It's obvious.
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Poinciana T.
Stopped by for brunch. It was so hard to find parking space there. Expect to hike if it gets crowded. The burger I ordered was okay. I told them I want it medium rare and juicy, they brought out a pretty dried and under seasoned burger.
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Sandte S.
I have never been to a place where everything on the menu sounded delicious and actually was delicious. From the burger to meatloaf to the chicken and all the appetizers I have never been disappointed. The portions are generous and the food has plenty of flavor. The wait is usually long on the weekend so its best to make reservations. The only down side is that like most businesses in the area the square footage leaves something to be desired so there isn't a place to stand when you're waiting. There is free valet parking which really helps because the highlands parking situation is less than ideal at best. I highly recommend this place and I take all my visiting family here and they love it too.
(5)
J L.
Food - wonderful. Service - still leaving more to be desired. Over the years this has been a consistent experience with Murphys. Not sure if they just don't hire good wait staff or what but this isn't the first (and probably not the last) time we've had below par service. For a nice restaurant that boasts a heck of a wine bar, the waitress didnt have much to say about the wine selection nor was attentive to the fact that wine ordered with dinner should arrive before or at time main course is served. We waited several minutes while food got cold and even when we asked for water refill she didn't remember. We had to flag someone else to get it. App, main course and dessert were all great as usual. I just wish the staff provided better service.
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Vivian C.
I love Murphys. Love, love, love Murphys. So much that I tried to organize a dinner w/ my fellow colleages this week after a particularly hard month at work. So... no reservations available at 7 or 7:30, but we thought maybe we could do 6:30... Nope. We lost our reservation and instead ended up eating closer to 7:30. The staff were great about it, and super nice. Didn't even give us a hard time, but made us feel welcomed and at home. The food is consistently great, and the desserts are superb. Don't forget about the $1 cookie jar outside the door too. I'll be back.
(5)
Sharon L.
One of my favorite places in Atlanta! I came here a few weeks ago for my birthday, and have also been here for brunch. Very different experiences, but both were so much fun! I ordered a crispy goat cheese salad that came with roasted pears and candied walnuts and lightly fried goat cheese. The truffle mac and cheese was really good, but there was less sauce than what I usually prefer. And the crab cakes. Mmmm those crab cakes were exactly how a crab cake should be. Mostly crab, very little "cake." Also, our waiter was super fun, and gave us great suggestions (and free tastings) of some different wines.
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Mallory C.
Go to the bar. Chat up the bartender. Order the espresso martini. thank me later.
(5)
garbanzo b.
Awesome Sunday Brunch....you'll be waiting for awhile...but it's fun if it's a nice day outside... Enjoy it.. Good simple food.
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Les P.
I know my rating is low but it is solely on service and more specifically the bartenders. The Food was perfect!!! Excellent and 5 stars worthy! The bartenders on the other hand, were rude from the moment we sat down. We sat down before we got our table and ordered three glasses of wine. (BE AWARE THE MENU LISTS HALF GLASSES FIRST) which is not the norm, and they try to tell you it is and are very very rude about it. Usually if you see three prices you think, glass, half bottle, and bottle, right. WRONG. it's half glass first. I think if this is the case when you order the bartender should then say would you like a full glass or a half, if they are going to do something so out of the ordinary. We simply asked about the bill because we were a little confused how 3 glasses of wine was $41. Rather then politely explaining they were both very defensive and rude. I would go back there to eat but if I wanted to go relax at a bar, I would never go and would never recommend Murphy's.
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Allen M.
Favorite brunch in Atlanta. Best chilaquiles I've ever had.
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Katy G.
My husband and I live in Midtown ATL and this is one of our favorite places to go for a nice meal. The service is always good, and the food is even better. Our favorite is the weekend brunch and mimosa's. We highly recommend Murphy's for a relaxing and delicious meal in ATL.
(5)
Ron B.
I've only had the Murphy's burger there, but it's one of the best burgers I've ever had. Atmosphere is nice too.
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Deanna J.
Interesting all the yelps about bad wait staff here - I went recently after a year long hiatus from eating at Murphy's, and, although it wouldn't be quite true to give our service 'bad' status, it left me expecting a bit more for such a popular place. None much helpful when asked questions like crab cake vs. frittata? type questions - answer was always "Both are good." The outdoor patio is the only place I've ever been seated here - so I may be biased on the atmosphere. It's fairly quiet and a good place to hold conversation. Climate controlled by season, too. I would go for brunch instead of dinner - the brunch menu's got a bit more variety. Plus a nice Bloody Mary. And yes, you'll probably have to wait for a table. If you can't stand the hunger pains, conveniently located by the door is a 'honor system' cookie jar - put a dollar in the pot and pull out your very own gooey peanut butter cookie.
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Peyton S.
Great sunday brunch so a part of me thought I would rank it higher....however due to the stank attitude of the hostess (blonde, wee bit round, needing to prove that this is JUST HER PTIME gig) I had to rate it lower. Thankfully we were saved by Stacey, but trust me she truly had to SAVE our event. The food is consistently good while the service is consistently okay to pretty bad. What's odd is that the staff is always relatively friendly they just don't know what they're doing. I'm thinking they hire for look, disposition, over experience. But, I will definitely return....after having a quick breakfast, because you're going to wait and it's best to wait outside to avoid stanky hostess.
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Jim S.
Rarely do I find a restraunt in ATL that I can consistantly count on, but Murphy's is it. I'm not a frequent visitor here, but I do seem to choose it a good bit when out-of-town friends are here. Its perfectly located for me and usually my guests. Last nights dinner was wonderful. Again, I think because I made reservations and it was a Monday, that service was spot on. I arrived early and was seated promptly. Service (by Beveryly) was attentive and not overbearing. Food...speaks for itself. Great Soup....Great Trout Special. Wine (a little overprice) but selection was appropriate. Kudo's again!
(4)
Aisha I.
I came here most recently for my birthday and loved it as I always have. One of my favorite Atlanta haunts. The service is good and the food is amazing particularly the mango chicken salad, the mac and cheese, and the steak fries- absolutely superb!! I love sitting outside near the hanging flowers to take in the beautiful evenings and people watch- the funnest part of being in the Virginia Highlands. Can't wait to try the brunch someday!
(5)
Steven K.
Went here for brunch on a Sunday morning, luckily got there before 11 so we beat the crowds. My expectations were set pretty high from all the stellar reviews on multiple websites (not that I go anywhere other than yelp, of course). The food was good, but nothing to rave about. The Murphy T eggs was a very good eggs benedict, but the hashbrowns were a bit lacking. Our server was wonderful and very attentive, but I think all of the 5 star ratings got my hopes up a lot higher than they should have been. Overall it is a pretty solid brunch place, but not deserving 5 stars.
(4)
Samuel C.
Location, Food and Service was Great! I plan on coming back for brunch in the near future. I highly recommend Murphy's!
(5)
ronald d.
We have been to Murphy's a long time ago on a visit to Atlanta. We recalled it being ok but our dinner experience on Monday was so outstanding that I have to write. The waiter was a bit harried until the crowd thinned but everything else was first class, with the delightful surprise of an outstanding bottle of Rosso Di Montalcino for a really low price. We even bought a bottle to take home from their retail store. We'll be sure to return sooner than we did the last time.
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Allison F.
All-around goodness prevails at this chic and bustling Virginia Highland mainstay - from ambiance to service to the food itself. I know there are many delicious items on their menu, but Sunday brunch at Murphy's reigns supreme. In fact, I get excited just THINKING about it. I had the privilege of dining on the pretty little side patio just last week, and I am still basking in the glow of warm biscuits slathered in honey butter, freshly squeezed orange juice, and yummy whole grain granola with bananas and cream. While there was one very minor flaw in the scenario (the English muffin that came with my "Eggs T. Murphy" may have been slightly dense), my Murphy's brunch experience rendered me happy as a lark and pondering my next visit. It's a good thing Atlanta is only two hours away...
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Paul S.
enjoyable. had a few apps at the bar and a glass of champagne. not a great bar and an okay wine list, but overall lots of fun, with an energetic, friendly vibe.
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Rhonda C.
I had dinner here last night and I enjoyed it. I had the brisket and my friend had the shrimp and grits. The brisket was very tender and the horseradish did not overpower the mashed potatoes. We shared the crab cakes and we both enjoyed them. This was my first time here and I will go back again.
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stella m.
This place was excellent. Coming from the Los Angeles/San Diego area, I've tried a LOT of restaurants, and have pretty high standards when it comes to food. We tried Murphy's because a guidebook recommended it, and we were very impressed. The entrees were reasonably priced for the quality of the meal. I ordered the guinness braised beef brisket, and it was absolutely delicious. Dessert -- apple streusel--- was just as good. I want to come back to Atlanta just to eat here.
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Sue L.
Been to Murphy's for both dinner and brunch. Both times, the food was excellent! Only complaint I would have is that, for brunch, they do not accept reservations and the wait is ridiculously long. The food was definitely worth the wait, but just be prepared to wait.
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Oscar G.
Murphy's never disappoints. Great food and great service. Probably one of the best biscuits on the planet.
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Shawanda M.
went to dinner here last Sunday - lovely time. wasn't perfect, wasn't horrible. the server was nice but not very enthusiastic. i usually always get the same entree whenever i'm there for dinner (grouper/mashed potatoes/brocolini) rather delish! definitely still a nice restaurant despite the lackluster service...
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Amber M.
Almost every Sunday I brunch here with friends. Murphy's serves consistently good food - try the crab cake Benedict with jalepeno Hollandaise sauce - at reasonable prices. I enjoy the fact that nothing comes on a platter as I find enormous no-way-you-could-finish-it portions gross and a waste. Each plate is presented beautifully with fresh ingredients and with no pretension. If you go for brunch have a snack in the morning and wait until after 3pm to go to Murphy's. It is obviously no secret how good this place is as you can barely find a place to stand in the entrance waiting for a table before 3pm. I always go for the counter and receive excellent service from the two regular brunch bartenders. Despite the tidal waves of customers, they keep their cool, sense of humor and are attentive. Pay no mind to the hungry folks standing behind you. You scored a counter seat - enjoy it. Oh and add one spicy bloody mary to this tradition and you've got yourself a perfect meal.
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Stephani M.
The food at Murphy's is good, but the service we got was horrible!!!! From start to end. My husband order an irish coffee, and it took our server almost an hour to bring to our table, YES, AN HOUR, we're not kidding!!!!! I even have to asked her several times before. We waited soooo long for our food and the people who were seated after us already finish their food. To make it even worst, the server messed up our order that we have to wait even longer!! Because of this, We don't feel like going back there and dine in again even when the food was good!!
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Sean S.
If only I could eat the breakfast food here at 4am after a night of drinking instead of contributing to the demise of my saturated arteries compliments of Waffle House. Some will complain about the long wait on Sunday or the fact that they don't take reservations then but if you're the hot girl that everyone wants to date, seems smarter to keep your options open rather than promising yourself to someone in advanced. They could raise the price of everything on their menu by 20% and half wouldn't notice. The other half wouldn't care. Excellent food. Excellent prices. Excellent service. The only negative (the wait) wouldn't even exist if any of the above 3 were not as stated. It's like sitting in purgatory and having the option of gaining immediate entry into hell or standing in a long line for heaven. Choose wisely.
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Tina W.
Great good, wonderful air-conditioned patio, cool staff, and crappy wine. I tried four different wines, but just couldn't find something I liked. The truffle mac and crack and crispy flatbread were divine.
(4)
Keith H.
A cozy spot for 2 I can't believe Murphy's has been around for over 25 years, amazing. That's a huge compliment, especially in the fickled restaurant business, ...enough already! Brunch at Murphy's is to die for, my specialty... egg white omelet, the food is always freshly prepared. It's the perfect spot for a romantic date for 2 or a secret rendezvous! Save room for scrumptious desserts. The restaurant offers an extensive wine list and an ambiance you won't forget! I guarantee you won't be disappointed, there's also valet parking. . Pros: Valet Parking, perfect ambience . Cons: n/a . Overall user rating: Recommended
(5)
Kalikal R.
Brunch@ Murphy's was great! The breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs and steak with hash-browns as a side item was excellent. The eggs were hot and steak slices well done!
(4)
Alex C.
I used to work in the Highlands, and we would do Murphy's for lunch all the time. Next to my own, they have one of the best Turkey burgers in the city! They have a wonderful brunch, and with the patio you can sit and people watch, while enjoying a mimosa. If you are going to walk around the highlands this is a great spot to statrt or finish! And if you want to get a bottle of wine dont miss out, on their selection!
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Jeff H.
Went for a birthday celebration. Great food, great service, at a really good price. I recommend spinach & fried goat cheese salad, shrimp and grits, & pork shank. Karen the bartender and Tim our server were both friendly and made great recommendations! I will come here again for sure!
(5)
Steve K.
We had a wonderful brunch at Murphy's. For some reason, I went into this thinking the portions would be small, but that was absolutely not the case. Of particular note was the portobella frittata with goat cheese and pesto. Also enjoyed the biscuits before the meal. Service was excellent, and we were lucky to hit the front patio on a nice, cool fall morning in Atlanta.
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Amoura W.
Finally! I've eaten breakfast at many Atlanta restaurants and although some have been very good, I've always felt like there was something missing in the food--more flavor? Well this past weekend finally stopped at Murphy's and the experience was great! Although it was Saturday around 11 our wait was 5-7 minutes. Our waiter was very attentive suggesting items to try, and EVERYTHING was tasty and full of flavor down to the hot coco. I mean the breakfast is SO good I thought about going in the kitchen and kissing the chef! The cinnamon butter waffle is killerrrr, but I would try anything in this place. Even the grilled English muffin and biscuits were amazing. This place is definitely in my top 5 for b'fast/brunch--heck might even be number 1 for now:-)
(5)
Ayana S.
I loved Murphy's so far. I have only gone once and happy I did. I went for brunch and had a beef brisket sandwich. Delish!! The bread was so fresh and tasty. It came with a great salad and great service. The only downside was parking. You have to walk a bit to park unless your lucky enough to park in the front. (NOT LIKELY). Great spot overall.
(5)
Alex O.
We had a great time at Murphy's. We went on a whim because of a coupon we received, and we are glad we did. One thing that is a must have is there muscle and fries appetizer, which was amazing. The service was very good and a great energetic scene.
(4)
danielle n.
Pros: Bread basket was yum in the tum. Cons: Everything else. 8 months pregnant and you sit me next to a brick wall that is backed up to a server station. Hike your IQ past 75 before you get a job as a hostess. Service...what service? You're supposed to get my eggs benedict to me HOT. Not cold, or cool....but HOT. Warm is even acceptable. Send it back, and it will come to you will a weird smattering of peppers on it. Really? Because those weren't on the first cold plate, so why now? To make up for everything else? Well guess what? I DON'T EVEN LIKE PEPPERS. This is a place for tourists, if anything.
(1)
Jesse B.
love the brunch... I'm a huge breakfast/brunch fan and this place is fantastic! Staff is always friendly and ready to help!
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Julie S.
This just might be one of the best places we've eaten in Atlanta. Shared the crab cakes and they were dee-lish! If everything else on the menu is as good as the crab cakes and the mango chicken salad, then sign me up for more. I had hopes that my husband would order something fancier, but he had the burger and wouldn't share so I think that about says it all. We usually move on to other places if we want dessert, but since everything else was fantastic, we shared an apple cranberry tart that was just great.
(5)
Carla L.
Does Murphy's need one more person singing their praises? Yes! I loved last Tuesday's wine tasting; the instructors are so personal. I love the lunch menu, love the dinner menu, but their brunch is ridiculously good! I took my parents for Mother's Day and they both loved it.
(5)
Susan M.
Our waitor was such a gentleman, buttered my parents up real good. I like the southwest frittatas. Heated patio.
(5)
Gayle B.
Took my 23 year old son here early Thursday evening. He wanted to go some place relaxing. I had a glass of wine, he had a beer, he had the swordfish special and I had the lobster Cobb salad. The bill came to $65 with tip. Portions were ridiculously small -- he was hungry afterwards. My salad had a few flakes of lobster, but was $16. The hardboiled egg was runny...don't know if it was supposed to be. I won't be going back. Expensve for what you get, and hyped up. They were much better when they were in the old place. There are so many other better, less expensive places. Oh yeah, there were 5 slices of sourdough bread in the bread basket. It was hard on one side, soft on the other. It had been heated up to give the impression it was fresh.
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Lee P.
It's been a while since I'd been to Murphy's. What a treat. Great food and friendly attentive server. I'm gonna try and make the strawberry-jalepeno martini at home! Was there on day that the restaurant was donating proceeds to Atlanta Cotillion benefitting AID Atlanta and the special dessert was red velvet 'awareness' cupcakes with creamcheese frosting! Yum!
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Jenny B.
This place rocks. I keep hearing about the brunch they have, but I haven't been yet so I"ll have to check it out soon. I had a wonderful dinner here with my family when they came to visit. I had a fish dish which was so good, and everyone else got steaks, which they were all very happy with. I remember the crab soup was really good. It's a beautiful restaurant inside, very classy and romantic looking. It's not cheap, but they definitely know what they're doing here. I'll be back for a special occasion.
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Kate C.
Still a solid restaurant for any meal! On my last trip, I recently enjoyed a pan-seared grouper on top of squash risotto. It was so delicious. The service is always solid and their wine selection in very good too. I always ask the server to suggest something with my meal and have yet to be disappointed. You can also purchase whole bottles to take home without the markup prices.
(5)
Chris O.
Good brunch in a great area of Atlanta. This is right in the heart of Virginia Highlands. Raspberry cornbread was amazing, would go back just for that.
(4)
Carol S.
I had the North Geogia Trout, which had a nice crispy skin but was missing a little punch in the flavor department. Good atmosphere, service, wine list and dessert selection. The wait time for two on a Friday night was just a couple of minutes with no reservations. Do bring quarters thought because if you don't want valet street parking is the only option and meters are $2 an hour.
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Julia R.
Situated in the heart of VA Highlands, Murphy's is classy but relaxed, quaint, and especially inviting on a gorgeous, breezy Atlanta morning. Snagging an outside table for 2 on a Saturday at 1030 without so much as a 1 minute wait was a bonus and I was very impressed with the attentiveness of the waitress. The coffee was hot and rich and the table service--very prompt. Our table was presented with a sampler basket of muffins and biscuits which was incredible...however, I'm sad to say that I was not able to do any sampling because my main meal arrived at the table simultaneously and the portion was more than generous. I ordered "Linda's Omelette" which was comprised of sauteed spinach, onions, mushrooms, and cheddar served with a side of hashbrowns topped with a combination of diced bell peppers and onions that were sauteed to perfection. The food was good, not excellent, but good. The presentation was very appetizing but the omelette was slightly under-seasoned. Its texture was light and fluffy...without any oil or grease in sight which was appreciated. With the atmosphere that Murphy's exudes, I will definitely return to sample their fresh baked goods, try a lunch and/or dinner entree and perhaps even indulge in some house wine, which I'm told is an essential element of dining at Murphy's.
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Lolo B.
I have been a loyal Murphy's patron since I was a kid and they were in their original location around the corner from the Va.Highlands fire station. I would order their Julie's chili in a bread bowl. But, that was a long time ago, and many menus back. They still have a menu that always pleases. They have the best brunch in town. Scones, breads, biscuits to die for. Their shrimp and grits are the best around. Their dessert sampler is the only way to go because there are too many delectable ones to choose from. Honestly, every dish I have ever had, from apps to desserts, has been unbelievable. Their wine list is extensive. And their waitstaff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. I have only amazing things to say about this establishment. I only wish I could eat there more often (like every day).
(5)
Maria C.
Outstanding bloody mary's. Good service. Excellent biscuits. The ambiance is cute too. I dig it.
(4)
Renee S.
Fabulous salmon for lunch on day.......followed by delicious spinach meatloaf (who would have thought) for dinner at the bar on a Friday night. Great service, food, wine, and overall atmosphere.
(5)
Aliah D.
So happy that my girlfriend took me to this spot as the last hurrah of our birthday weekend...food is spectacular. here was a bit of a wait but we walked around the downtown area and shopped. Decor is cozy and inviting. Mimosa are DELICIOUS and made my brunch even tastier. I tried the special of steak with poached eggs over biscuits with a side of cheddar grits. Fabulous. Tastes of the pancakes, french toast, and sausage was unbelievable. What a fantastic brunch spot!
(5)
T. Murray -.
Virginia Highlands is like a community of places to get good food. I wouldn't be surprised if the Home Owners Association has to have a taste test before you can open the doors to a new restaurant. Murphy's could set the bar for all those daring to enter the war for diners in this neighborhood. The food here is superb, as is the service and I haven't had anything there yet that I didn't like. A friend of mine took me here to celebrate a job promotion and I'd never been. I really didn't know what to expect. I just knew it was the building that looked like a house and sat on an awkward corner in the Highlands. When he asked me to meet him there I thought, "Where do you park at that place?" All of that became unimportant once the hostess whisked us away to our table and the waiter described the specials for the evening. I loved everything! So much so that this became a destination spot for my parents the next time they came into town. They ranked this as one of their top Atlanta dining experiences as well.
(5)
Brittany B.
I went to Murphy's for brunch with my mom and sister last Saturday. Our food was delicious and came out pretty quickly for a place that was pretty crowded. Our server ( can't remember her name, sorry) was very nice and attentive. I ordered the crab cakes benedict with a fruit salad and my mom and sister both had a frittata and none of us could complain. I would definatly recommend this place and can't wait to go back again.
(4)
Cat N.
Yum Yum. Murphy' s is just wonderful. My husband tells me all the time that this place is his fav, which is fine by me! The food is consistently AWESOME. Prices are great as well and the ambiance is just right. When ever you ask someone where to go for dinner and they say "Murphy's"- just do it.
(5)
Holly H.
Awesome food here. Selection is limited, but what they have is excellent. Great location within walking distance to the V-H strip to do dinner and then head down for drinks. Service is always great. The meatloaf is definitely a favorite.
(4)
Rebecca O.
Murphy's never fails to impress me. Brunch is my favorite time there, which inevitably consists of a mimosa or Bloody Mary. And also a Diet Coke. The delicious grits and biscuits keep me going back for more, although all other menu items are just as worthy. Yum! Dinner is also a class-act at Murphy's. Impress a date or go with other people who love experiencing fantastic food and just-as-lovely surroundings.
(4)
S C.
Even though we don't live in Atlanta anymore, we still try to imitate the Murphy's burger. We loved this restaurant - it is lovely and comfortable with great food and service.
(5)
V K.
You can't go wrong with Murphy's. The place gives me a classic feel to it and you come out loving the fact that you're in Atlanta. Awesome food any time of the day, great service, and I just love the buzz out there. One of my favorite places.
(4)
Anisha H.
Soo I finally hit up Murphys for brunch ...I got there around 2ish on a Sunday and my my I had to wait 40mins to get a table...but the bar was open and we could order drinks...so of course being a Mimosa fan..I had to try their Mimosas....It was not the best I have ever had to be honest but it was pretty decent! While waiting, they have little cute wine shop, that you can browse through :) Of course being Sunday and being in GA...we couldn't buy any, will def come back on another day since their selection was pretty darn good. :) Finally we got seated in their outside patio, facing the hustle and bustle of the Virginia Highlands. I got the Highland omlette while my friend got the special...which was biscuit with sausage gravy and harshbrowns and porched eggs....both are meals were pretty darn good, I loved the harshbrowns, my poached eggs were alright...but I have to say the food is "Yummy".... Overall, I loved Murphys, its a good place to start ur Sundays I feel. Ohh and they have Valet..which I had known...I parked on the street and got soaked walking back to my car....but I do know for next time..hehe :)
(4)
Isabel Y.
Love Murphy's! Came for Sunday brunch after a ridiculous weekend with some friends. We waited around the bar and it was pleasant to sit and drink mimosas while waiting for our table. Our waiter was kind of wacky but definitely had a personality. And food came promptly. And it was delicious!! Personally I am not a fan of $30 brunches every weekend, but once in a while, if I were so inclined to spend that money, I would come here! Cute atmosphere, fun people watching...perfect Sunday activity.
(4)
Duy N.
They have a very friendly staff. The wine list is good and affordable. The food is excellent, I have had the shrimp and grit cakes, roasted chicken and the tilipia. They were all great. Far and above the best food in the Highlands, with a terrific Brunch menu on weekends. Gourmet without being stuffy, it's more like just good quality and fresh ingredients. The restaurant is very attentive to wine and features a huge selection.
(4)
Darrin K.
Was there for there wine testing / class, and it was alot of fun. The Sommelier was great, he made it fun and got everyone involved. I would suggest anyone who likes good wine to going to one of these events. Food is also very good and when the weather is nice they have a patio and most of there rooms have large windows they open.
(5)
Katherine S.
An Atlanta classic, and the best crabcake sandwich I've ever had. The desserts are a can't miss, and the wine list is particularly lovely. They have a nice casual atmosphere in the middle of Va-High. Remember to valet park at Wachovia, or parking can be a nightmare. Huge wait at brunch, I'd go for lunch in the middle of the week.
(4)
Sieva J.
A long standing favourite spot to meet friends for a long and leisurely catch up lunch in VaHi. Enjoy their lunches b/c it's more affordable. Love the Georgia trout and the Lobster cobb salad is delicious! Great wine list. Outdoor seating an option. Deserts are yummy too and service is always top notch each time. Be sure to make a reservation. Always a sure and safe bet..Bon Apetite! :D
(5)
Sandra J.
Great burger and lobster salad!
(4)
Tracy L.
Went for dinner this time. ATMOSPHERE: Very crowded during dinner time just like at brunch time. FOOD: Not very many vegetarian options for dinner. The only entree option offered for vegetarians is a vegetable platter, which every restaurant does because they don't have anything else vegetarian so opted to make a dinner out of a couple of appetizers, which included: 1. Flat bread - more like thin cracker than flat bread. I'm not sure what flat breads are supposed to be since I've had varying thickness in flat breads. Anyways, this was yummy and light. Cheese, olives, tomatoes, herbs topped with arugula. Yum. 2. Crispy goat cheese salad - a fried goat cheese blob with a salad on the side (strawberries, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, leafy greens). It was good but I wasn't too impressed. 3. Complimentary bread - not impressed - plain white bread with a crunchy crust. 4. Dessert trio - in order of liking (most to least) tollhouse pie (white/dark chocolate with oreo crust topped with vanilla icecream), triple layer cake (chocolate mousse, cheese cake, brownie with whip cream on top), mango panna cotta (vanilla panna cotta with diced mangoes in a sauce and crisp cookie cracker on top). Mango panna cotta was not as good since the mango sauce seemed too tart for the sweet panna cotta exacerbating the tart taste. SERVICE: Excellent even with the busy service. PARKING: Valet service is doing the parking for 4 restaurants in the area so it could take awhile to get car parked and get car back during peak hours. Best to just walk a little and park on the street - plus it's free and you get exercise. CONCLUSION: Dessert was the best part! Food was good but not many options for vegetarians so I won't be a regular here since I probably tasted everything that was vegetarian already.
(5)
M B.
The food is consistently good here, and typically so is the service... My wife and I went for brunch today and sat at the bar area and were very disappointed with the experience. we had to flag someone down for every little thing, nothing was offered.. We ordered our drinks and food all at once, hoping to streamline the experience.... After a very long wait we got our drinks at different times - ironic since we were sitting at the bar. We waited more than 30 minutes and our food had still not arrived... Meanwhile the people on either side of us received their food even though they ordered 15 - 20 minutes after us... Neither of the bartenders noticed that our food had not come out yet... So once again I was forced to flag one of them down and ask where our food was and if it would be possible to get some bread/biscuits while we waited.. They never seemed to scan the bar to see if all was ok. They did bring the biscuits finally and went to check on where our food had gotten off too. After another 10 - 15 minutes our orders finally made it out. The food was excellent! The bartender even comped us a couple of drinks. The problem was I was stressed by then and did not really enjoy what should have been a relaxing brunch at the end of a stressful week for both of us. Both bartenders were friendly at the very end when they knew it was time to write the tip, but since they had pretty much ignored us the entire time I felt it was merely perfunctory. I left a decent tip because they made some effort to recover at the end, but all in the experience was a fail.
(2)
Robert H.
I honestly cannot think of a better place for brunch in ATL. Parking can be a real hassle all those gits that take control of the bank and try and charge you to park...... I think typical seat time is 30 mins. It is always packed. Has a deli They also do Thanksgiving to go. Make sure you book early. I was too late last year and had to DIY
(5)
Brian A.
I went here for my birthday a few days ago. I had never been to Murphys before but had always wanted to try it out from the great reviews I've heard throughout the years. I had a party of 8 and we had to wait until the entire party got there which sucks, bit it's policy so whatever, so we went to the bar and had a drink. We eventually got seated, I specifically chose murphys because they have fried green tomatoes and I LOVE fried green tomatoes ( and the movie ) so naturally I ordered them and they were awesome, I was automatically a fan of this place. I ended up ordering the shrimp and grits as an entree. SOOO good! I highly recommend it! Two of my friends wanted to eat light because we were going to a pool party later, so they ordered the goat cheese chicken salad, they let me try some of it, and it was honestly one of the best salads I've ever had. The server was very professional and had a great demeanor, I really want to try their infamous brunches. I would have given murphys 5 stars but the host was incredibly rude.
(4)
Dustin S.
To clarify, this 5 star review applies to the Tuesday wine tasting, dinner, and the wine shop. Murphy's by itself is a 4 but Tuesdays are special and the excellent well-priced wine shop gives this Va-Hi focal point the 5th star. First off, the menu is solid with a good price range. The salad with lobster is amazing and we order it every time we go. The brisket is also fantastic, a very tasty and homey type meal. I recently toned it down a bit and got the burger...excellent! They also have a dessert and coffee shop but I always go for the cheese course for dessert. The real star of Murphy's is the wine shop and their Tuesday night tastings. Tastings are $20 a person, sounds a little pricey but when you do the math for the amount poured for you during the tastings your realize it is a fabulous deal. Troy, who only occasionally pours, is the best I've met there. All of their wine staff is very knowledgeable and I usually cannot leave there without buying a bottle or two, either from the tasting itself or from shop. As far as prices, Murphy's has great prices on their wine. I have been to many of the California wineries and Murphy's is actually offering most of their wines for cheaper than the wineries can. There is no markup at Murphy's but actually a discount. (And you don't have to pay with cash to get the discount...but I do love my Green's on Ponce). The only sad part about Murphy's which did not affect the 5 stars is their menu wine list by the glass is not the best. More unique than most places in Atlanta but what are you going to do, you can't pour a glass from all your best bottles. I'm just hoping they keep mixing it up but when I go to Murphy's for dinner, I'm doing the wine tasting. By the way, $5 is taking any entree of greater than $11 if you pay for the wine tasting (the $11 burger does not make the cut, I wish they would just restaurant up and charge $11.01 for it so the discount could apply). Finally, Murphy's is a jewel for brunch. This is how I first found Murphy's but have since become more partial to dinner. Great place for 2 or big groups. Special occasions or just a regular morning or night you want to make special.
(5)
James C.
I've been eating at Murphy's for a looooong time. Unfortunately, I don't live nearby, but that doesn't stop my from eating there at every opportunity. All the food is great. It is a place you could kick back - or take clients. This place is wonderful for any meal at any time of day.
(5)
Dan W.
I learned an important life lesson at Murphy's- if you're gonna spend $10 bucks on eggs, they at least need to be cooked right. When I was in Murphy's there was this weird little baby staring me down. He was all like, "What you doin'?" and I was all like, "What's your problem, lil' baby? You are seriously freaking me out." And he just kept staring like I was all weird and stuff. But he was weird. After we waited for 30 minutes drinking bloody marys and mimosas me and my wife and our friends sat down and ordered. The waiter told us fabulous tales about how the Real Housewives of Atlanta actually ate and staged a fight at Murphy's, and how Usher came by one time and carefully arranged all his jewelry on the table in front of him before putting it back on. This seemed to annoy the waiter telling the story, but he should've totally bowed down and worshiped that dude on the spot. Usher is too good for that place and if they'd messed up his eggs like they messed up mine he would've told all of his cool friends and nobody cool would ever go to Murphy's again. But I guess they didn't since famous people still go there for no apparent reason - maybe they just like the experience of being bumped ahead of all the people drinking mimosas and waiting for tables? I know I would. Oh yeah, the food was aight.
(3)
Jill S.
The food was great! The bartenders behind the wine bar, another story! The woman was rude after we told her we just wanted a glass of wine and not dinner. My three friends and I ordered a glass of wine and when we got our bill it was over 60 dollars!! I have NEVER seen a 1/2 glass on a menu anywhere. When we called them over to explain, the man behind the bar made it seem like we were idiots for not realizing that the wine menu had three sections, 1/2 glass, full glass, bottle. He went on to tell us that EVERY restaurant has this option, um...wrong. Overpriced and rude, go somewhere else.
(1)
Deanna C.
Everyone kept telling me this is the place to go for brunch, so I had to try it out. First of all, plan on waiting a while. This place is packed. Luckily there is valet parking, or I would have been driving around for hours. Decor is modern, but comfortable. Customers were wearing everything from shorts to Sunday dresses. The food is a good mix of American and European brunch - everything from oatmeal and pancakes to scones and corned beef hash. I've gone several times and have loved everything I ordered. They give you the option of ordering your eggs or an omelette any way you want. So order a coffee or mimosa and wait at the bar- it's worth it!
(4)
London A.
I went to Murphy's on my first-ever visit to Atlanta to get a taste of good southern quality food and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was comfortable, the service was great, and the shrimp and grits and peach dessert were delicious! Free valet parking never hurts, either!
(5)
Donnell H.
I took a friend there for brunch this weekend and for the first time I experienced the worst service. Michelle Bolkem was working the bar and obviously Saturday wasn't her day. She was surly and lacked the charm and hospitality that I have grown to appreciate at Murphy's. (Side Note - When ordering at the bar, when did Murphy's begin giving the customer their check before their drink?) Overall, the food is always consistent and good. Unfortunately, the service can at times be a little rough around the edges. Will remain a top choice in my book.
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Q&A on Papa Murphy
Where's Papa Murphy's located?
Papa Murphy is based out of Vancouver, Washington, United States. Besides that, Papa Murphy can be found in 1300+ locations in the United States and Canada and over 1500 locations worldwide. You can use our Restaurants Listings directory to find a Papa Murphy nearby.
How to cook Papa Murphy's Pizza?
Papa Murphy offers take and bake pizzas to its customers who wish to cook pizza at home. Once you take home your Papa Murphy pizza, you need to remove the plastic wrap and preheat oven to 425 degrees for original or thin crust pizza and to 375 degrees for a stuffed pizza or calzone. Simply follow Papa Murphy's instructions for a specific type to enjoy your home baked pizza.
Does Papa Murphy's take EBT?
Yes, Papa Murphy accepts EBT across all its outlets in the United States.
Does Papa Murphy's offer delivery?
Yes! Select locations do offer delivery. You can check with your delivery partner to see if they can deliver food from Papa Murphy nearby. You can always use our Restaurants Listings directory to find a Papa Murphy outlet nearby to visit the outlet yourself and order your favorite pizza.
Is Papa Murphy's pizza gluten free?
Papa Murphy has joined hands with Udi's to offer gluten-free crusts for customers looking for gluten-free pizzas at Papa Murphy.
Is Papa Murphy's Pizza Vegan-friendly?
You can order vegan-friendly pizzas at Papa Murphy. Simply customize your order with the right crust, sauce, veggies, garlic, and spices and add your own plant-based meat and vegan cheese while you bake the pizza at home.
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About Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy is one of the top pizza chains in the United States. Papa Murphy was formed after the merger of two popular local pizzerias namely Papa Aldo's and Murphy's respectively. The trend of "take and bake" pizzerias gained popularity in the United States during the early 90s. The growing popularity these two take and bake pizzerias located in Hillsboro, Oregon and Petaluma, California respectively gave the idea of a possible merger to Terry Collins.
In 1995, Terry Collins consolidated the merger and founded Papa Murphy and expanded the pizza chain across 1300 outlets in the United States and Canada. Customers can relish Papa Murphy pizzas by simply walking into the nearby Papa Murphy outlet or simply order online or call-in to pick up the order later. Some Papa Murphy outlets also feature a drive-thru window where you can pick up your call-in order. Today, Papa Murphy is owned by MTY Food Group. Papa Murphy is the 5th largest Pizza Chain in the United States.
Healthy Food Options at Papa Murphy
Papa Murphy is basically a take and bake pizza outlet where customers can order their favorite pizza and enjoy it at home. You can either bake your pizza or grill it as per the instructions mentioned on each pizza crust. Papa Murphy offers a wide range of pizza options such as gluten-free, vegan, veg or non-veg. You can easily choose the right pizza based on your health or food preferences and enjoy a classy pizza at home. Apart from Pizzas, you can also try the salads at Papa Murphy for your healthy cravings.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Brunch Parking : Valet, Street Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Classy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Brandon W.
First things first.... Ask for Stephanie as your server!! It's A MUST. She is very knowledgeable, personable, and attentive. She overheard me speaking aloud about if the frittata was good or not from 3 tables away and came over to tell me about them. She is hands down the best server I ever had. If you have to wait before being seated, make sure you have drinks at the bar with Conner as your bartender. He was amazing and the drinks were great. Their brunch is great!! Great menu, portions, and FLAVOR!!! The pastries they serve before your meal comes out are baked fresh and taste like heaven. This will be a regular Saturday or Sunday brunch spot for me!
(5)karen c.
The food is delicious. The chilaquiles and the parmesan crusted chicken breast are one of my favorite dishes. I do have to say their customer service has gone down quite a bit. The last times I have come, the servers barely come to the table to check on us. The food comes out a bit cold as if it had been sitting in the back for a while.. I was in today, the server came to our table maybe 4 times. We asked for ketchup, she didn't bring it until we were done eating. I had to get somebody else to bring me coffee because our server was nowhere to be found. I still come back from time to time because the chilaquiles are one of my favorites, but I do wish they would work on the quality of the service & bring it back to what it used to be a few years ago!
(3)Diedre R.
I'll tell you once I received the invite to this place for a friends birthday and viewed the menu, I wasn't looking forward to coming here. Most times I find that places that are considered "classy casual" are way more hype (read:expensive) than they need to be but I actually ended up being pleased with the food and service that our party received. It has a nice layout, but is not the place to go if you want to be slightly loud. Maybe the bar area is louder than the dining room, but I kept feeling like I needed to lower my voice in the dining room. I viewed the menu beforehand, and wasn't impressed with the $20+ entrees and even less so with the $15+ salads. I understand that its all farm fresh etc, but I'm under the impression that should make it a little cheaper. Our waitress, Sarah, was new and went over the 5 minute spill of the restaurant specials and all the other stuff I tuned out since I had made up my mind before going of what I was going to order. She was super nice and very knowledgeable of the restaurant in the short time she has worked there. I went with the Oysters ($11), which technically is a shared plate item and mashed potatoes ($6) which is a side item and is not sold together as an entree. That was the only thing on the entire menu that appealed to me, and both were fantastic. I received 6 oysters (which makes me wonder how this is a shared plate) and a nice amount of mashed potatoes. Someone else in my party had the Spinach and Sausage meatloaf, she'd been here before and had that dish, and was familiar with it so, that was an easy selection for her and she was pleased with it this time also. Another person had the Roasted Mountain chicken, and I was quite impressed with the size of the chicken breast and she stated that it was flavored very well. Our server had described it as "African" flavored, and neither of us knew what that meant, but the person that had it said that it was like curry flavored, but not really curry tasting. I'm still lost. Another had the brisket which came with mashed potatoes and a vegetable mixture, she'd eaten it before I got done with my six oysters, so I have to give that a plus based on her. Since it was two people in our party birthday, (mines and my friends) we asked about birthday desserts and was told that we could choose two, which we did. There was no mention at that time that it wasn't complimentary, so I was surprised to see it at half price on my tab. I had the grilled pound cake and was not only mesmerize at how pretty it was displayed, but it was also VERY tasty. The amount of peaches I received on the dessert allowed me to give each person in our party at least 2-3 to taste. The other birthday person had the Mocha cake. It also was displayed beautifully, but was super rich in taste. Its like death by chocolate to the tenth power. The winner of the evening was the cucumber martinis ($15), which are not on the menu, but Sarah asked the bartender to make me one and she did, and it was better than any other I've had this summer, so I suggested to her that she tells those in charge to put that on the menu. The only complaint I have, was I asked for extra cucumbers, and she came back and said the bartender said she was out of cucumbers, which is probably unlikely since they have a drink on the menu that includes cucumbers (Green Machine) and when I initially asked about a cucumber flavored drink, both the waitress at the bar and Sarah suggested that particular drink to me, so I doubt they all of sudden ran out of cucumbers after two cucumber martinis. I would think if someone spent $30 on two drinks, they should be able to have all the cucumber garnish they like from a place that is "local farm supplied". I wouldn't make plans to go back, but would consider it if someone invite me.
(3)Claire H.
What a wonderful place!! My family and I had such an amazing dinner there! I have loved coming to Murphy's for a while now! The layout of the restaurant is so quaint and really charming! I love how you can sit on the patio or in one of the other amazing rooms inside! Our waitress was very knowledgeable and was fabulous ! For dinner I had the Salmon Steak and it was cooked to perfection! Overall Murphy's is an experience you can't miss! I love going there for all occasions!
(5)Allison M.
The grilled artichokes are worth coming for alone. Our server was very attentive and pleasant. I had the fried green tomato sandwich. I feel as though the goat cheese was a miss. An aioli or lemon-based dressing would have been more suitable. The overall flavor was a bit bland. Will come back and give it another try, if only for a glass of wine and artichokes :)
(3)Kelly M.
Wow, I've had Murphy's bookmarked for a while. My mom came in town a few weeks ago so we decided to check it out. We initially sat at the bar while our table was being prepared and unfortunately my initial impression went downhill from the moment we interacted with the bartender. She made us feel completely unwelcome. We finally escaped this unfriendly wine slinger and were taken to our table on the patio. Our server was much friendlier (thank goodness)... The food was good, we had the Grilled Artichoke, Tuna Tartare, and Three Cheese Flatbread. My boyfriend got the Trout and it was a little dry and left something to be desired. Nothing really blew us away here. I love the highlands and the idea of Murphy's but my experience was totally "meh" and there are plenty of other restaurants in this price range I'd hit over this place for dinner. Perhaps brunch will do us better? Sorry, Murphy's!
(3)Mauricio A.
Yearly, a fellow foodie picks a place to go celebrate his birthday dinner. This happens to be the location picked for 2015. We got there right on time for our reservations, so our party got seated. Ordered drinks and quickly got our menu, just to find out it was a special menu with "Happy Birthday Terrence" On the top, nice touch Murphy's. We ordered some appetizers to share and paired them with some wines. Later got out entrees, which were great, I ordered the Roasted Springer Mountain Chicken, which was amazing by itself. Really enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere of this place. We will make sure to check it out again soon!
(4)Art C.
Not impressed. Everything on the menu sounded super good and I was very exited to try Murphy's. Tried the chicken, meatloaf, truffle mac n cheese and all those items were super bland. I spent half the money at South City kitchen and they have some really good food. In short its a nice place but just overhyped in my opinion.
(2)Whitney T.
Very good food! The Parmesan Crusted Chicken is great and their mac & cheese is phenom! I wish I could remember the name of the entree I originally ordered. It was a type of fish with grits that reminded you of rice...my server recommended it but I was not a fan at all. Also, I love the fact that they support local farmers, etc.
(4)Bonnie B.
What a difference staying away almost 3 years has made! Our service at the bar was stellar! There just cannot be a better bartender than Jordan! Professional, helpful, friendly & great to look at ! We dined on brisket which was as delicious as Jordan described! We also dined on the ahi tuna salad which was light & refreshing. The Tuna was exceptional! Jordan surprised us with delicious desserts and holy cow we ate them both... Bonzo & carrot cake...now we cannot wait to go back! Wonder what I'll have? #murphyslove
(4)Will S.
2nd time at this place, but this time for dinner. I'll have to say that I much prefer this place for dinner compared to brunch. Friday night, no reservation, about 30 minute. We decided to sit at the bar, which is kinda small, but I enjoyed the atmosphere. At this time, there weren't many people standing over us waiting for a table. We started with the fried calamari, and it had to have been the best I've ever had. It was tender, not chewy (like most places), and the batter was light and well seasoned. I'd come back to this place just for this and a drink. For dinner I had the Guinness Braised Brisket with horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans. Great meal. The brisket was done very well and was easily eaten with just a fork. The horseradish in the mashed potatoes wasn't overwhelming. Girlfriend had the Grilled Enchanted Springs Georgia Trout. Sadly I didn't get to taste, but she described the trout as tasting very fresh and didn't have, or need, any seasoning. She really enjoyed it. Bartender was great and the food came out quickly. Atmosphere was very relaxing. Price wise, I think dinner is way more reasonable than their brunch.
(4)Victoria T.
Lovely place for brunching! I ordered the Eggs Virginia Highland. It had spinach, poached eggs on foccacia, and sun dried tomato hollandaise. If you love poached eggs, then this one is for you. The side I had for it was home fries, which basically are potato wedges. A nice and classy place with plenty of seating on busy Sundays.
(5)Caroline B.
Murphy's is a fantastic place to go if you are looking for a date night or a small group of kids to go to a fun, kid friendly, authentic little cafe. The french doors surrounding the main dining area make the whole place seem light, airy, and comfortable. are you looking for one of best Italian places in Virginia Highlands? well, hit this place up. The waiters are kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. They will offer the best price and food for your seemingly high or low standards. Ask for Stephanie~ trust me, it's worth it, and it's a must.
(5)Melissa D.
Nothing about this restaurant was disappointing. The atmosphere was relaxed and the food was delicious. The scallop special and brisket were both amazing as well as the tiramisu dessert. I highly recommend sitting on the patio if the weather is nice. One of the cutest restaurant patios by far
(5)Joseluis A.
shrimp and grits. thats whats up. murphys has over 600 reviews on yelp. 4 star review average. chances are you wont read mine so imma keep this short and sweet, like me. the way your momma likes it. ooohh snap.
(4)Julie S.
I've lived here for 6 years and this was my first time going to Murphy's for the brunch I've been hearing about. We went first thing on Sunday, so it was quiet, but the crowd was definitely picking up by the time we left. I had previewed the menu and it looked a pricey, especially since things like toast cost extra. However, what I did not realize is that they bring out a basket full of muffins and biscuits. Yum! We did not finish the muffins and asked for a box. Our waiter didn't just bring a box, he brought another muffin so we would each have one for home. That was a nice touch. I had the Eggs Slum Mulligan which exceeded my expectations. The others in the party got the malted waffle and the hash- those were very good as well. We keep hearing about the toll house pie, so we took a piece for home. Overall, I see why everyone keeps raving about Murphy's.
(5)Stef T.
Murphy's is an Atlanta classic. If you live in Atlanta and haven't been to Murphy's, you're not a true Atlantian. Right on the corner of Virginia and Highland, this restaurant doubles as a brunch cafe by day and a date-night dinner and drinks spot at night. Breakfast and brunch on the weekends get crowded. Expect a 30 minute wait but if its nice outside, you can enjoy the weather or browse some of the boutiques across the street. You can also order a drink from the bar and sip it outside while you wait :) The menu and food is pretty typical American cafe-style: pancakes and eggs for breakfast, sandwiches and salads for lunch (I haven't actually been for dinner). They have valet parking but there is tons of free off street parking and side streets within walking distance. Definitely check it out if you haven't been!
(4)Nicole S.
Amazing breakfast. Had about a 30 minute wait on a Saturday for 2 people. Complementary parking up front. Started off with a Latte, which was very tasty. A basket of lavender muffins and THE BEST biscuits came to our table (we devoured and they brought more biscuits for free). The biscuits came with peach homemade jam and a berry jam. Both equally as good. I got the Virginia Highlands eggs. First time having poached eggs and they were delicious. Also, got a side of French toast, which came with a glazed banana. I'm a huge French toast fan and it was definitely in my top ten list. Overall, great service, good atmosphere. Definitely will come back :)
(5)Matt M.
Murphy's is a consistent staple of the Atlanta dining scene. It isn't the newest (its decades old), nor the trendiest, but you can dine at Murphy's in a casual upscale atmosphere and know that your dining experience is going to be phenomenal. Their food is delicious (shout out to their mac & cheese and French Onion soup) and they have service to match.
(5)Karen C.
In all my years in Atlanta, I had never tried Murphy's brunch before. I know, shame on me. Its popularity instilled fear within me - fear of the crowds, the lines, the hangry folks impatiently waiting eggs, coffee, and mimosas. Atlanta takes its weekend brunches seriously, with wait-times of 30 minutes at the average restaurant. However, a good friend of mine was leaving to study abroad for 2 years and, when asked where she'd like to eat before she left, she told me she wanted to try Murphy's brunch. She had only ever been there for dinner and, like me, has heard rave reviews from everyone here about the brunch experience. We arrive at Murphy's on a Sunday at 11:45, braced for a long, long wait. A "complimentary" valet greeted us at the door and parked the car for us. When we walked in, we were pleasantly surprised to learn that there was a table open for us right away. We got to sit out on the patio right by the window, and it was gorgeous. Pretty little flowers, bright sunlight, and pedestrians for some people-watching - what more could we want on a Sunday morning? Our server was very sweet and helpful. She offered answers to our questions and, when she didn't know the answer, she volunteered to find out for us. I found Murphy's brunch menu to be rather pedestrian. Nothing stood out as particularly unique. They only had 1 option each of the sweeter dishes (waffles, pancakes, and french toast) and a variety of egg dishes. After much debate, I ordered the Eggs Slum Mulligan and my friend got the Eggs Virginia Highland + a side of French Toast. Complimentary bread basket - 1 biscuit and 1 cinnamon muffin each. This came with an adorable plate of raspberry jam, peach jam, and butter. The biscuits were soft and buttery and tasted sooo good with (even more) butter and jam. The muffins I found to be a bit too sweet, and I think they had fennel seeds? The seeds made them unique, but I would prefer them without. Eggs Slum Mulligan - I loved the crispy, salty pieces of bacon scattered through the dish. You can't go wrong with a hash of potatoes, onions, and bell peppers either. My only gripe with the dish would be the eggs. The poached eggs were wonderfully oozy, but lacked salt. A sprinkle of salt on them would have made a world of difference. My friend enjoyed her Eggs Virginia Highland, although she was surprised by the size of the foccacia that came with it. The french toast she said was tasty, but nothing special. Service was great and friendly. My coffee mug never stayed empty for long! But now, I must go back to the "complimentary" valet parking here. I understand that people are expected to tip valet drivers and that those who don't are douchebags. So after our meal, my friend and I came out and the valet pulled my car around. He opened the door for me and I thought, "Hm, how nice of him." When we sat down, we went through our purses to find some tips for the driver. To our embarrassment and horror, neither of us had any change - only $20 bills. This whole time, the driver is holding on to my door and just waiting. He would not let go. We whispered furiously, "Oh my god, what do we do? We'll be douchebags! But we have no change!!" After 5 minutes of flustered digging through every pocket in our purses and wallets, the guy still has not let go of my door. Finally, I asked him, "Would you happen to have change for a $20?" At which he said "yes" and went back to the valet area to gather change. I didn't let the valet situation affect the number of stars I gave. I know I'm in the wrong for accepting the complimentary valet parking without first checking if I had money to tip. Still. Just stand there and wait for us to tip! Even if I did have change for the driver, it's quite rude to literally block and hang on to the door for a tip. I really loved the service and the beautiful patio view at Murphy's. However, I found the brunch food to be good, but nothing extraordinary. One thing's for sure, though: I'll be sure to do street-side parking next time.
(3)Michelle K.
Our first visit here was fantastic. My friends and I were craving a great brunch place after running the Hot Chocolate 5K this year and Murphy's was at the top of the list. We've all wanted to try this place for quite some time so it was the perfect opportunity since we were in the area. I had one of their frittatas only because it came with goat cheese and was very pleased with my order. On Sundays, this place is super packed so luckily we got 4 seats at the bar and service was just as great there so the overall experience was definitely a positive one. All of my friends enjoyed their menu choices and we look forward to visiting again when the weather gets warmer out to enjoy their patio.
(4)Connie A.
Oh haaay, 2 hour wait for party of 10! Just what everybody wants! I know what you're thinking. Why in hell would you give them 4 stars then, girl? In reality, I didn't endure the full 2 hours because I'm that extremely late friend that you have who casually shows up and everybody forgets that she's late. Yup. Besides that, the party that graciously had our table apparently sat there for (a mere) 4 hours and management was having trouble kicking them out. DUDE. Our reservation was at 8 so you were there since 6pm and it is now past 10pm.... what are you doing with your lives? You can't hang out at home and talk? Apparently, the manager seeing how upset we were then went to the table and pleaded with free brunch to have them leave. You may say, "Nope. Not good enough" but they offered us every appetizer they had on their dinner menu for free. Enough to satisfy my belly! I ordered the Berkshire Pork Shank (apples, star anise, smoked salt, root vegetable mash) and it was divine. Impressively tender and flavorful... I definitely had a few glasses when I grabbed the plate, brought it close to my nose and said "Man this smells Asian" as I sniffed it. Tardy AND classy? I'm every man's fantasy. Despite my friends saying that this place deserves 2-3 stars, I'm giving you a 4, Murphy's. I hope to come back on better terms and maybe this will be a 5.
(4)Monica M.
I was so pleasantly surprised with this gem of a restaurant. The food is great, the atmosphere is wonderful, and the service is excellent. A group of coworkers and I went out on a Tuesday night and for a weeknight the restaurant was pretty crowded. There was not a wait for a table but it was nice to see the restaurant so lively. I ordered the hickory grilled wagyu flat iron steak and it was good. The Peruvian potatoes were definitely a nice compliment to the meal. Although I would recommend the steak, I would definitely try the beef brisket. It looked amazing and it got some great reviews from the group. I will say the highlight of the meal though was the bonzo dessert. It is a combination of brownie, cheesecake, dark chocolate mousse, and whipped cream.. It was delicious and it was a really good size portion for sharing with the table. Overall, it was a great experience and plan on revisiting.
(4)Christine U.
I had heard a lot of good brunch-related things about Murphy's and we finally came here for a (day after) birthday brunch. We got there at maybe 1 something and the wait was about 30 minutes. Luckily it was a nice day to hang out outside. The pre-brunch biscuits are oh-my-god-amazing. I could make a meal out of just those biscuits. They are soft and fluffy and melt in your mouth. They don't even need the butter or jam they come with (but are good with those too). I wish they had a breakfast meal based off of these biscuits. You also get muffins which are good, but not as good as the biscuits. They have a lot of different eggs benedict-y dishes and both that I tasted were good. I had (VA highland and San Francisco) the Eggs Slum Mulligan which is a tasty skillet with eggs, bacon, cheese, and potato hash. My friend had the french toast which came with a caramelized banana and she loved it. Our server was enthusiastic although it took a minute to get my bloody mary ($7) and my friend's orange juice. I want to go back for dinner, brunch again, and to try the sticky toffee cake!
(4)Karla F.
Awesome service & equally amazing food! The wine list is on point, too. I highly recommend.
(5)Tiff H.
The first time reviewing Murphy's I reviewed strictly brunch. I came here for dinner for my birthday, which called for a updated review. I made a reservation using Opentable, which only allowed for a maximum of 8 people. I commented on the available comment section asking for 9, which they allowed without making a fuss. We walked in right at 7:30 on a rainy day. There is complimentary valet parking, but we decided to park a little down the street to avoid the fee. We were seated in a crowded dark corner, but we didn't mind, as long as we could all be seated together. The seats on the outside of the table seemed to leak into the walkway, which made for some uncomfortable shifting when servers or other restaurant patrons tried to pass. The server brought out complimentary bread shortly after we made our order. She poured us olive oil to dip it in, which we could add freshly ground pepper and salt to. The bread crust was a little drier than I would have hoped, but our hungry stomachs didn't complain as we asked for a refill. I ordered the Guinness braised beef brisket, which sounded mighty tasty. After tasting my friend's flash fried calamari - she claimed it was the best calamari she has ever had, and I have to agree, it was quite good, I tasted another friend's fries, which came with her burger. I am quoting her words, that they tasted like McDonalds fries but with fresh potatoes (and that's a compliment, by the way). I was highly anticipating the taste of my brisket at this point. The brisket was a little dry, while I would have hoped for some melt in your mouth, tender meat. The flavors, however, were quite good, with the peculiar taste of the horseradish mashed potatoes and the sweetness of the roasted carrots. I switched out my green beans that came as a side with the dish for $2 more for the Truffle Mac and Cheese. I was slightly disappointed, but I cannot complain. There was barely a drop of truffle flavoring in the macaroni, and it became drier and drier as it continued to bake in the hot cast iron ramekin. Truffle oil always overwhelms a dish, which in this case it thankfully did not. However, I also could barely taste any trace of truffle. At the end of the meal, my friends ordered me a slice a cake, which turned out to be complimentary, and provided a candle and birthday song, mostly sung by my friends. Thanks to a great birthday dinner, it definitely provided for good conversation and a good time, I was just expecting more from a restaurant that many claim have one of the best brunches in Atlanta.
(3)Kevin J.
Excellent service. Excellent food. Parking is at a premium, but there is valet parking. I had the mountain springer roasted chicken. It was so juicy and succulent. My girlfriend had the seared tuna salad and she raved about it all night. We'll definitely be back.
(5)Heather H.
Bechamel sauce, come on? You can't even make a simple grilled cheese sandwich without it? Terrible way to save money! The sandwich was a wet, runny mess.
(2)Mark H.
Made an OpenTable reservation for a table for two at 8:15 on Saturday April 18. The valet lot was full, so it took a minute longer to park. Right before walking into the restaurant, I received an email from OpenTable at 8:23 explaining Murphy's cancelled the reservation. We were 8 minutes late and the restaurant cancels our reservation? I discussed my displeasure with the hostess, and she said "it must be an OpenTable mistake". She was only marginally willing to try to find us another table. I strongly believe the restaurant cancelled the reservation and the hostess lied to us. Very weak.
(1)Carrie B.
I continue to be unimpressed by this place. Service is mediocre on average and the menu is limited. As a vegetarian bored with their options, I decided to inquire about the statement on the menu "Many of our dishes can easily be prepared vegan or vegetarian upon request." The server informed me that they had a vegetarian pasta or I could leave the protein off of any of the salads. So basically, they can't "easily prepare" many of their dishes vegetarian or vegan. The icing on the cake is that I ordered the shrimp cobb salad with no shrimp or bacon and I still had the pleasure of being charged $17 for it. I'm so over this place and will make it a point to not return.
(1)Katie M.
Amazing atmosphere with beautiful greenery and elegant decor. Complementary valet as well. Our waitress was pleasant and very professional! Excellent food and presentation!
(5)Rachel P.
Murphy's is one of Atlanta's best brunch spots. Awesome benedicts, great Irish coffees, and they even give you a basket of muffins and biscuits when you sit down. One tip: come early or be prepared for a wait, especially if you have a large party. They do a good job getting people in and out, but it's a busy spot!
(4)Joyce L.
If you want to eat dinner at a restaurant with a romantic/classy ambiance that always delivers in terms of service and taste, this is your place. I'm originally from NY, but went to school in Atlanta, so I always get annoyed when people up north discount Atlanta and all that it has to offer. I had guests in town during the July 4th weekend who were skeptical as to how great the food was down in the south and I seized this perfect opportunity to prove them wrong. Needless to say... they were blown away (& I'm not just saying that... my friends left the restaurant saying, "that was amazing. who would have thought." TOLD YOU SO) The dishes here are light and taste organic. My friends were surprised that the dishes weren't doused in butter, like they expected it to be (stereotyping is BAD, people!... but if you want classic heavy southern food, go to community q BBQ hehe). The portion size was just perfect, so we didn't feel disgustingly full after our meal. I got the saturday dinner special, which was the red wine braised short rib, and it was amazingggggg. I know the picture I am attaching makes it look burnt, but it wasn't. My iphone is just not skilled enough to capture how awesome it was. The other memorable dish was the salmon steak - the rice pilaf under the salmon was the shining star because it was so lemony and light (mmm carbs). I saw that many people were saying that it was pricey and for Atlanta, maybe so, but compared to the north where everything is ridiculously overpriced, I thought the prices here were spot on and I didn't mind "splurging". I'm just sad I didn't find this place sooner D:
(5)Victor W.
Excellent food at very reasonable prices. I had a business meeting here and found the service great and the atmosphere perfect for a friendly lunch. I recommend the Vidalia onion soup to start. The sausage and spinach meatloaf sounds heavy and is certainly on the heavier side when you factor the mash potato, but overall it didn't feel disgustingly heavy. In fact, it was so moist and tasty. It comes with some string beans which were perfectly cooked. The cappuccino is also on the better side of restaurant made espresso drinks. Enjoy!
(5)Susie H.
Sunday breakfast here. Place was packed at 1030 - 20-30 minute wait was the quote. The bar serves coffees, lattes, mochas, etc that are freshly made - great for those waiting before alcohol can be served. Each is served with fresh biscotti. $4 average price but very good. They move through the wait list very fast which is good because on cold/rainy days there's not a lot of room to wait. The menu is seasonal with a lot of fresh options. I had the crab cakes with poached eggs on top and a jalapeño holłandaise on top. Nothing too spectacular. In fact, the egg to crab cake ratio was off (too much egg). Served with home fries which were bland. The cheese grits were pretty standard - again nothing spectacular. The toast basket that is complimentary was one of the better choices. Overall, 5 star service but 3 star food. Samantha was our server and was very attentive. Murphy's is worth checking out but nothing too exciting. Other places nearby are better. But free valet was good until they ran out of room. Go, check it out - I'll go back just won't get the crab cake brunch.
(3)Jen H.
I love this place for brunch everything is delicious you can't go wrong. I've had the eggs Benedict, salmon platter, Irish coffee and never been disappoint of any of the choices I made. I love being my out of town friends to this place. Love their service too!
(5)Margaret H.
Oh. My. Gosh. A friend had recommended this place previously and I regret not going sooner. The food: We started with the meatball appetizer and the sauce was perfect. Perfectly spiced and I could've eaten this for a meal it was so delicious. My brother had the wagyu steak and it's nearly impossible for this not to be delicious beyond means. I had the wild shrimp scampi, which included risotto, kale, asparagus, and shrimp --- You canNOT go wrong with that combination of ingredients. How deliciously wonderful!! The service was fantastic! I appreciate how attentive they are, even when it's a busy night. Complimentary valet too since parking is so limited in the area. Go here! It'll be a treat!
(5)Robin F.
This use to be one of my favorites but The lobster Cobb is off the menu and so is the gluten free brownie. The two things we loved.
(3)Mindy P.
Everything here is good. I have never had anything bad. My favorite meal here is breakfast/brunch. I enjoyed Easter breakfast here with my girlfriends this morning. We sat in the covered heated patio and felt like Karate kid trying to catch and kill gnats or whatever the tiny flying bugs were. So maybe spray down the covered porch with something or light a citronella candle while prepping to open? However, overall we enjoyed the experience and loved our server (Courtnay?). Now, I love whole milk. Tip: On weekends, try to arrive by 10am to secure a seat without a wait...or the cookies will make you eat them while you wait. They will force you. They will run into your face.
(4)April W.
Great atmosphere on a sunny day sitting outside. The wait staff was very friendly and attentive. They aim to please. The food came out hot and it was delicious. I will come here again.
(5)Eddie R.
Went to meet some friends for brunch. None of us have ever been hear but heard it was great. Well let me tell you. This place is awesome. I asked for recommendations from the wait staff. The staff was very informative. Our group ordered the crab cakes, chicken salad, pancake, Linda, shrimp & grits and mimosas. Wow. You know when you order something, your friends order something else and you wish you had ordered someone else's dish? Well, that didn't happens here. Everybody loved their dish. All the food was taste and filling. Example, I had the chiliquilli. Very interesting colors and look. That was my first thought. Once I cut into the dish and tasted it, now I know why it was a staff favorite. When you arrive, expect to wait. It was well worth the wait. I highly recommend.
(5)Alex A.
One of the best things about the farm-to-table trend is that you don't have to look very far for high-quality ingredients. Murphy's embraces this and serves up some really great dishes. The portions are small - let's get that out of the way. But they make up for it with the right touch of seasonings across the board. I was hungry for some carbs and the waiter suggested mashed potatoes. Despite not being 90, it sounded like an okay idea and let me tell you - these are the best goddamn mashed potatoes I've had in years. The wine list is cranked to 11. Yelp says $$ but this is closer to $$$ if you don't want to leave starving. Last, the honor system cookie display on the counter. Will probably never see one of those if I live to be 89.
(4)Michael C.
Let me say, up front, that it is hard to give a proper review when I wasn't eating there. I was only there for some mimosa's with a friend. The restaurant is beautiful. It is a very nice place to dine or go for drinks. I ended up ordering the Executive Mimosa which was more than sparkling wine and orange juice. It was fantastic. My visit was simple and sweet. I will be returning to actually dine and sample some of their wines. The options looked amazing.
(3)Amy W.
The emphasis of brunch here is the egg. I'm not a fan of eggs, but their dishes are really wonderful. I had a San Francisco benedict. Also at the table was the VA Highlander, eggs slum mulligan, and the French toast. Eggs slum is a skillet potato dish, VA highlander was another vegetarian friendly benedict. The French toast is huge and comes with plenty of flavor. 4 stars because I feel the biscuit and muffin basket really outshines the food. If I'd just had those I would have been thrilled. The wait older brunch, and I imagine dinner, is a little long so definitely call ahead if possible. The dining area is a little cramped and groups of more than 4 can be awkward.
(4)Cara S.
We loved this place! We had a great dinner here. I had the sausage and spinach meatloaf and it was seriously amazing. The bread was great and the flatbread. I also enjoyed a spring margarita (although it was very pricey). I would go back for an occasion but it is semi-expensive. Amazing experience, though.
(5)Martina G.
Popped into Murphy's for an early dinner this evening. As soon as we entered, we were greeted and taken to our table. Our server, Loren (or maybe it was Lawrence?) was fantastic. He was quick, friendly and knowledgeable about their menu. My husband and I shared the calamari, which was delicious. He has the meatloaf which was tender and tasty. The basil gave it a fresh and herb-ey taste. I had the Cat's Meow (a cocktail, based on our server's suggestion), the beet and goat cheese salad and the truffle mac and cheese. I didn't detect a very strong truffle flavor to the mac and cheese but it was creamy and good. For dessert, we shared the orange creme brulee, which was unique and tasty. Espresso drinks were very well crafted. I will definitely return!
(4)Katie R.
This is a great mid-casual restaurant in the Highlands. Think nice tablecloths, $18-22 mains, and dressy casual dress code. They have a great menu - not too large, but pretty varied with what they have. I've always enjoyed everything I have had here. It's not blow-you-out-of-the-water spectacular, but just really good food that is well prepared. I'm also a big fan of the wine list, and especially just sitting at the curved wine bar in the front. Again, not an extensive list, but what they have is a good mix of unique and staple wines. As many other reviews have mentioned, the brunch menu is really their shining star. I love their eggs benedict variety (so many options!), but everything they have is good. Keep in mind that they don't take reservations for brunch, so there can be quite a wait if you want to get in at peak brunch times. This is a go-to restaurant for me for business dinners and for when my parents are in town, if that helps.
(4)Mark B.
Every time we go we are never disappointed. First I just like the location and feel of the restaurant. The wine counter when you walk in and the different rooms interior. The service is always outstanding and it is just one of the best restaurants in Atlanta and has stood the test of time. I like to go for late lunch when it is not so crowed. Brunch can be ridiculous! The flavors that the chef develops are always so pleasing and inspiring. This time I got the Georgia trout. Just superb sauce and fish cooked perfectly. I recommend Murphy's for lunch, dinner, Brunch or whenever. It is just a perfect spot whether solo or with your date. You will be very pleased and satisfied after the meal. I guess you can tell, I just love this place and it is always in my quarterly rotation. Enjoy!
(5)Reena T.
Ok, so I am sitting at a table right now thinking how upset I am about this place. We got here at 4:30pm and the valet told us that they were not serving food yet but would seat us and at least have water. Well, that was a lie, they would not seat us, we had to wait in the bar area. Ok, normally I would be totally On my watch that, but this time there was a party of four people sitting at the bar who looked like they had been there since their clubbing the night before. They were so wasted and talking very loudly, about inappropriate things, that it was off putting. The other people waiting around were also getting upset. He bartender clearly didn't care because he kept serving them drinks. It made my whole experience here sour. However, I just got my food and it is great. Crab cakes all the way. I just wish they would tell their drunk guests that this is a family place and behavior like that is unacceptable. That is the only reason why I cannot give 5 stars today.
(4)Julee D.
Given the long crowds here at brunch and dinner most days, I do not come here very often. Right before Memorial weekend, I met a friend here for lunch on her insistence. I had the Maine lobster Cobb salad which was very yummy. I also had a refreshing cucumber vodka based cocktail. It made me realize that I should come here more often. Perhaps right before holiday weekend is the ideal time in terms of lesser crowds.
(4)Carter N.
Murphy's is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta. I love the cozy homey feeling you get whenever you dine inside here. If you opt to sit on the patio on a nice spring or fall day you will be happy too. The crab cake sandwich is delicious and is loaded with crab meat! Tollhouse pie for dessert is also a must. Honestly I have never had a bad meal here and it is always one of my favorite places to go to when out of towners want a great meal in a cool neighborhood.
(4)Qian L.
Was actually really looking forward to eating at Murphy's and had a good time with a group of friends but was overall disappointed in the food. The seafood dish I ordered was way too salty. The wait staff were great. Will come back for another try though.
(3)Lena A.
Highly recommend making reservations as we waited longer than an hour to be seated. We started off with mussels, artisanal platter of cheese with jam, toasted bread and candied pecans which included Brie, goat cheese and a mild blue cheese, and fried calamari a house favorite. Since we were starving the basket of hot bread was enough to tide us over before our appetizers arrived. Then for our main entrees, I ordered the trout. My daughter ordered the spinach and sausage meatloaf, and my husband ordered the beef bourguignon. We all enjoyed our food. My daughter especially loved her meatloaf. For dessert, my son received a free tiramisu for his birthday which we really appreciated!
(4)Emma G.
I came back to Murphy's to try brunch and I'm giving them another star for it! I think maybe they're just more of a brunch place. We enjoyed a leisurely 2.5 hour brunch on a Saturday afternoon here. The cappuccinos were delicious and perfectly dry. The basket of pastries that came out at the beginning was so freakin necessary and everything in it was fresh out of the oven and just so warm and flakey and doughey and awesome. We couldn't decide on a favorite pastry - they gave us blueberry muffins and biscuits, with a yummy selection of butters and jams. My boyfriend got the Waldorf chicken salad sandwich on a croissant and it was the star of the meal. I had serious sandwich envy. The croissant was awesome and the chicken salad was perfect. I got the Eggs Virginia Highland and it wasn't outstanding. The eggs were poached a little too rubbery, the hollandaise was a little too mayo-heavy. I definitely enjoyed it, but would probably select something else next time. The frittatas looked great and I'll probably try one of them. It was so lovely that they let us sit there and slowly keep ordering more coffees for such a long time- it's great not to feel rushed especially on a weekend afternoon. Friendly service (finally felt on-point this time).
(4)Chantrice C.
Went here for Sunday brunch for a birthday. The food was just okay to me. I originally ordered the salmon and bagel and didnt really like it so I ordered scrambled eggs, sausage, and home fries. The portion size was good- I couldnt eat all of my food. Service was good. Overall I wouldnt mind returning if in the area for brunch but it wouldnt be at the top of my list of spots to go to.
(3)Scarlett W.
Sunday evening to celebrate a couple of things, namely a birthday, graduation, Father's day, blah blah. Restaurant seemed pretty busy so that was a good indication. The grilled artichoke appetizer was highly recommended and came with two large artichoke hearts split in half with a lemon creamy sauce on the side. Apparently in order to eat an artichoke leaf, you must get the meat off with your teeth, who knew. The sauce was super delicious and didn't overpower the flavor of the artichoke leaf. I ordered the Georgia trout which they have apparently revamped to include corn mash, which is cool. It seemed more like creamed corn and the skin of the trout was crispy which was a nice counterbalance to the tenderness of the fish. The smashed tomatoes were also a nice complement along with the beans. As for dessert, the waiter brought out a nice dessert trio since we were celebrating so many things. My favorite would probably be the Tollhouse pie since the cookie cake comes out warm and is topped off with delicious vanilla ice cream. I would say that this place knows how to pair their dishes, which isn't surprising considering they've been around for 33 years! The waiter we had was spunky and nice so there were no complaints about service. Parking is either valet or try-your-luck-in-VaHi. Verdict - would definitely return to either stuff myself with pie or choose another interesting entree!
(4)Ivy J.
I can't say enough things about this place! I nearly fainted with every bite... so, allow me to elaborate. I started my experience off with the Vidalia onion soup with goat cheese foam. The soup is like warm melted velvet cascading down. It's mixed with potato puree & leaves NOTHING to be desired (except more soup). Then let's move on to the grilled artichoke with the aioli sauce...Let's just say sound effects became my primary language... AMAZING! Now, let's proceed with the main course. I had the wild salmon with rice pilaf. It was delish! I've had better but this was a nice, well rounded dish! Lastly, I had the strawberry shortcake. It was very good, not breathtaking but satisfying. Between the outstanding service & food I'll definitely return when I'm back in town from Dallas :)
(5)Mansi R.
Went there to grab brunch with a friend on a Sunday. The place was just starting to get busy, so we were able to get a table in 5 minutes. I've heard that it get pretty busy on Sundays with a 45-60 minute wait. Loved the bread basket with the muffins and biscuits. Even though the place wasn't busy, we had to wait 45 minutes for our food and the people next to us were waiting for over an hour. The food was mediocre. The wait wasn't worth it, and I would probably try another brunch spot in the area because of it.
(3)Rodrigo M.
Stopped by on our last day in Atlanta. We had been debating between a few choices, and we definitely made the right decision. It was fairly crowded when we arrived, pretty standard for Sunday morning brunch. They offered complementary valet, which was wonderful. While we waited, they took our orders for coffee, and offered a self-pay cookie display. I had what I believe was a s'mores flavor -- it was the best cookie I've ever eaten. That cookie alone made the meal. We were seated unexpectedly quickly given the crowd, and quickly waited upon by a sweet server named Candice. Everything on the menu seemed delicious, so we took a few minutes to decide. While we waited, Candice brought us buttermilk biscuits and coconut brown sugar muffins. The biscuits we good, and the muffins exceptional. After coming off the muffin high, I ordered shrimp and grits. I've had some terrible attempts at shrimp and grits, but I had cookie and muffins fueled confidence enough to give these guys a shot. The shrimp were plump and cooked well, and the accompanying andouille sausage was delicious. The grits had the right amount of salt, and weren't too oily. There was a tomato sauce drizzled over the top, which brought all the flavors together nicely. Delicious. Service, ambiance, and great food. Will definitely be back when in Atlanta.
(5)AB H.
Anther solid meal at Murphy's. Brunch: this time I had the kale salad with goat cheese and pine nuts. I might have massage my kale a bit more if I were the chef, but I appreciated the healthy option on the menu. My chilaquiles were also great - very mild, which is fine with me. The bread at the table was an indulgence - biscuits and sweet poppy seed muffins served with butter and jam. The jam was too plain for me; too much jelly, not enough fruit.
(4)Brandon K.
Sunday brunch at Murphy's in Atlanta is one of the things everyone has to reportedly try, and with the amazing flavor of my meal today I can see why. I ordered the Crab Cakes Benedict with Grits as the side. I am a Benedict enthusiast, having tried it at several stellar locations and I have to say this eclipses my other experiences. The Hollandaise sauce was nothing short of amazing, containing taste elements that were noticeably the concoction of a chef, bursting with flavor but subtle enough to enhance the experience of the fantastic crab cakes and expertly prepared poached eggs. The grits were awesome, tasting surprisingly better than grits from other places (preparation is everything, and it shows in such a simple side). Highly, highly recommended dish at an Atlanta hallmark!!
(5)Kettely D.
Love, love this place for brunch! My mimosa was more champagne than OJ. The interior makes you feel you are dining in an exquisite southern style home. All the staff were friendly and efficient. I enjoyed a filling southwest frittata and side of grits. They also serve homemade biscuits and muffins. My friends had the shrimp and grits. They liked it a lot but said it had a sweet taste to the sauce, which was different from the traditional shrimp and grits.
(5)Kelli L.
disappointing. servers and hostesses were rude. eye rolling is never an appropriate response to a customer request. ever. food was lackluster. drinks were watery. won't be returning.
(2)Laura W.
Great food and atmosphere. ..valet is always nice. BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A RESERVATION. ...even with that you'll be waiting. But worth the wait!
(4)Priscilla C.
This is one of my favorite brunch places to go, especially if I am in the Atlanta area. I typically get the eggs Benedict with corn beef hash. So delicious!! To drink, my go-to is the iced white chocolate latte. They ice the drinks with coffee ice cubes. How cool is that? Brunch food is amazing here and reasonable priced. Not the cheapest but what do you expect for a nice brunch place? That being said.... I came here the other day on a Friday. Not realizing that they only serve brunch on Saturday and Sundays. I was super disappointed since I was getting really excited for my eggs Benedict. The wait is typically pretty long (~1hr) when you come on Saturday or Sunday brunch. But since it was a Friday (Good Friday), there was no wait. After finding out there was only a lunch menu, me and the bf chose our dish. The bf ordered the meatloaf and I ordered the onion soup/Caesar salad/chicken Parmesan sandwich. The food came out fairly quickly and the waiter was very enthusiastic and friendly. The meatloaf was very good especially with the mashed potatoes. The meatloaf was seasoned well and cooked perfectly. The Caesar salad was slightly soggy. I don't like my lettuce soggy. :( I think the fried onions slices on top of the salad might have cooked the lettuce and made them soggy... The onion soup was good but not my favorite. It was sweet with a strong onion flavor (obviously). The chicken Parmesan sandwich was just okay, in my opinion. I wouldn't be craving it like I do the eggs Benedict. Overall, I enjoy coming to Murphy's but I will make sure to come for their brunch only.
(4)Mariel J.
I'd heard great things about Murphy's, so I was excited to try it out for brunch. I went for their southwestern style options - sharing a Chilaquiles and an Eggs Santa Fe with a friend. Both were very good (though I think the Eggs Santa Fe was a bit better). The server was knowledgeable - and did a good job accommodating a vegetarian friend dining with us by substituting a sauce that uses a meat base for a veggie one. Overall a good experience!
(4)Franco A.
Went there last Saturday for dinner with my girlfriend, we had a reservation for 8:30, while waiting for the table another person show up and the hostess give them a table, so I went and ask her for my table because we were waiting for 30 minutes and she replied "sorry I sat somebody else by mistake" not big deal but I was hungry. When we sat it took a long time just to get water and order wine, after that we were talking and my girlfriend went to the restroom and when she got back we don't even have the wine we ask for!!! I order the stake and my girlfriend the special. Her food was very good, mine was a little bit salty but good. Overall the food wasn't bad, but the wait was excessive, got there 8:25 and my first sip of wine was around 9:40 so I don't think I will go back there for a while!
(2)Kitt R.
Amazing for brunch and dinner! I love their bar area. the servers can advice on great wine.
(5)Shaun M.
This is an excellent spot for brunch. I was here for a long weekend with some friend and we showed up at 9:00, not realizing that Murphy's opened at 8:30. We were able to get a seat right away, but we're told that if we would've gotten there any later that the wait would've been very long. I ordered the crab cakes benedict, home fries with cheddar, and a side of bacon. The eggs were poached and perfect, the crab cake were 95% crab and thankfully 5% filler. It was an excellent meal.
(4)Shaye B.
I have only had brunch here once, but I was honestly not impressed. I think this place is slightly overrated. The food and service as alright and the place was just swamped - as it always is on the weekends. To be honest, I am not a huge eggs benedict fan but our server was raving about the dish so I went for it - I really didn't like my food at all. I would have probably liked the place a lot better if I just got eggs and potatoes, but that is not a very fun brunch! I wish they had more omlettes as I remember the menu was super benedict heavy. The restaurant itself is adorable and the location is awesome - but the food I found alright. I hope to make it back here one day and see if my opinion changes because I had high hopes for Murphys.
(3)Kristen H.
The prices are nice and the food is yummy, but not worth the wait for what it is! The restaurant was also extremely loud and too hard to hear people across the table -- not the atmosphere we were looking for on a Sunday afternoon.
(3)Shelley S.
First time here and the service was amazing. I ordered the lobster cobb salad and it was so fresh. But the best part was dessert. We shared a Bonzo and it was the perfect mix of texture and flavor. Will definitely come back to try brunch.
(4)Canyouwoowoo W.
I have a confession to make. I don't want to like places like this. The truth is that most of these nicer restaurants always end up disappointing me. The service is always excellent, the ambiance is usually good, but the food most of the time... I am big on the "value," meaning, is it worth the wait, the booking, the additional tip and valet, and ultimately, the cost of the meal itself? I guess this is why I'm not a true "foodie." Murphy's has never disappointed. Each time I've gone, I walked away feeling as if I had a great meal, made even better by the company I was with. Its the kind of place that is made for spending time with friends, while catching up over good food and drinks.
(4)Dee Dee C.
The moment when you have to nicely tell a waitress to tell her fellow waitress to fix her attitude and get her life together. Yes, that moment happened. At. Murphy's. *sigh* Here is the thing, if your food don't make me want to mule kick my momma in her face, then you need to make damn sure your service is top notch all around. Key phrase, all around. Murphy's hostesses that seated my extremely tardy for the par-tay party, well past our reservation time, are top notch. The waitress whom my party looked at like, "Chick why you rushing us?!" Not so much. Like please don't rush a party to order as soon as they sit down, and don't ever ever ever offer one of your guests Moscato when she asked for a completely different wine. But, I digress. Murphy has complimentary valet, which in Virginal Highland is worth its weight in gold. They have awesome hostesses, and their reservation system via Open Table is easy peezy. Oh, and their patio is so very pleasant. As far as the food, nothing really stood out to me. The portions sizes were filling, and their prices are reasonable. However I can't honestly think of one memorable thing about their Spinach & Sausage Meatloaf. *shrug* I did however love Murphy's crusty bread with oil, because I'm all about complimentary bread and oil. Oh, and Murphy's has a reasonable yet extensive wine list. Overall, waitress withstanding, Murphy's is A-OK. The outdoor patio, complimentary valet, and hostesses won me over.
(3)Brie H.
I had heard that Murphys was one of the best brunch locations in Atlanta and I have been wanting to try this place for quite sometime...... after a long night of partying at an event ironically called Grits and Biscuits, my roommate and I found the strength to climb out of bed and go to Murphys. The wait was about 45 mins but we decided to stick it thru. The weather was nice and we had "quaint" (code word for incredibly small) table outside overlooking Virginia Highlands. We got our menus and quickly felt overwhelmed because ALL the brunch items sounded impeccable and delicious. No better reason than to oder a mimosa to help us "concentrate"..... I had read on yelp that a young lady had a blueberry mimosa so I ordered that and my roomie got the traditional. Our server, her name escapes me, explained to me that it was made with blueberry vodka and had fresh blueberries in it. Another server delivered our drinks and I was rather confused as to if mine was correct because it had no blueberries but a great blueberry flavor. Meanwhile the patrons next to me had blueberries floating perfectly in his mimosa. Hmph. We finally settled on meals. The parmesan crusted chicken for me, french toast with strawberries for my best friend. In the meantime we saw other tables dining on complimentary bread. It took a while for our bread to come, but I imagine it's baked fresh so we didn't stress it much. When it arrived it was AMAZING. I don't like Biscuits, I know, I know.... mentally unstable, but these were warm and soft and buttery and the muffin of the day was pear ginger and it was stellar. The homemade jams and honey butter was a good compliment to the bread. Now the moment you've all been waiting for. *drumroll please* BRUNCH IS SERVED. My plate looked beautiful but........... note the menu states: parmesan crusted chicken with a fried egg, frisee, lardons and a lemon butter sauce. I guess now is a good time to tell you I am a trained, acclaimed chef, yes, it has relevance to the story. I didn't have frisee but baby spinach, no lardons were present anywhere on my plate and someone without food knowledge could have easily been fooled by these tiny mistakes. I told my server about the lardons and she said she'd bring some for me and presented me with a single strip of bacon. -_- Okie dokie. The flavors in the food itself were amazing. My grits were creamy and flavored with Asiago or some other hard milk cheese. The chicken was light and crunchy and seasoned well. The highlight of the plate was honestly the lemon butter sauce. I love lemon butter sauce and that one was spot on. My roomie enjoyed her meal equally as much as I did. Overall, Murphys has amazing food. I'd definitely go back but it would be wise of them to stand true to the menu. Oh one more thing, there is a drastic up charge for a blueberry mimosa versus a traditional one and I was NOT informed until I saw the check. Lame.
(4)Cole O.
So we hit Murphy's for a Saturday brunch at the bar and we're not disappointed. Danielle, the bartender, took care of us delightfully and made it another solid experience at this Highlands staple.
(4)Sara C.
Went there for dinner on Sunday. Horrible female bartender. We have had her before and had the same experience. She made us feel completely unwelcome. And seemed too busy to help or answer questions. She is a bad representation of the restaurant. Please replace her!
(2)Mitchell M.
One of the best brunches east of midtown/downtown. Fantastic location, and wonderful ambiance. The pecan crusted chicken breast was a great non-traditional plate, that included a fried egg to bring it back to brunch. The corned beef hash was delicious from what I could tell, and came as a huge portion. The mimosas were a little sweet, but hit the spot on this particular day. If you come at a busy time, I would suggest the complimentary valet - parking was packed for blocks, so it's an easy fix! Can't wait to come back for dinner!
(5)Swetha G.
The atmosphere is very charming and quaint. Love the splashes of yellow and the warm and inviting feel to the space. It's got a nice country touch to it. The food - well be prepared to pack on five pounds with just the bread basket! The biscuits are fresh, warm, and soft and will melt in your mouth! I couldn't help myself and inhaled three! The orange juice IS freshly squeezed and is perfect. I ordered a small but really wish I had gone with a large because it was delicious and I gulped it pretty quickly. My Portobello frittata was ok. I was honestly a little disappointed because the biscuits and the orange juice were outstanding so the bar was set pretty high. Still the frittata was alright. What bumped this review to a three instead of a four of five is really the noise. I'm not sure of the structure of a building and how that affects sound, but the sound in this restaurant is LOUD and it is incredibly hard to have a conversation. My friend and I spent the bulk of our brunch shouting to each other and that took away from the experience. We were sitting inside. They do have a covered patio with additional seating so it is possible that it less noisy over there, but for where we were sitting right in the center of the restaurant, the noise level was a major negative. I'd still like to go back to Murphy's but would pick a less prime time to go. They do have a bakery and wine shop too which would be fun to check out. If you go for Sunday brunch, be ready for three things: A wait (anywhere from 30 minutes and up), noise, and tantalizing mouthwatering biscuits that will kill any New Year's resolutions of weight loss!
(3)M E.
Gave this place a shot based on the local Yelp reviews and not disappointed. This is more like a wine bar with a great kitchen. Wines were unique and a solid selection. Cocktails looked good as well but we went with wine. Started with the artichokes and the tortilla soup, both solid. The artichokes are more of a share than an app. Entrees had the lobster Cobb salad and the scallops. Both very good, especially the polenta that's served with the scallops. Desert was the tough choice. We went with the toll house pie and it was a solid choice. Make sure you do save room for desert.
(4)Dana M.
This place was really cute. It was was a little odd thought because it gave off the impression that it was upscale (decor, set up, menu) but when they served the food, all was lost. They handed the food straight to us as opposed to placing It on the table and we weren't in an awkward location. The food was GREAT. I got the salmon steak and it was cooked to perfection and the sides and sauce had a really good presentation. I also tried my friend's truffle mac and cheese which was also really great. The waitress was really odd and seems to be rolling her eyes at us. Perhaps these bad things were because we were a group of students, but that shouldn't matter. The food came out relatively quickly and the bread was good and they always kept our water glasses filled.
(4)james B.
Smells like dead carcasses are in the building. They really do a poor job on product knowledg, this place has gone to hell in a hand basket.
(1)Sam L.
Murphy's is an Atlanta gem. Dinner: wagyu flatiron steak, trout. Wine: The Prisoner by Orin Swift - this is reason enough to dine at Murphy's.
(4)Tracie J.
This review is only for dessert dining. A friend and I stopped in on a late Saturday evening only for dessert. We were happily seated right away. I ordered coffee and a slice of the Bonzo cake which is fudge brownie, cheesecake, dark chocolate mousse, whipped cream. My friend ordered the tollhouse cookie pie. I swear, I think I saw the Lord upon my first bite of the Bonzo. I would go out on a limb and say it's one of the best cakes I've ever had. It has the different textures with the brownie, cheesecake and mousse and all of it works together for the perfect bite. My friend really enjoyed her cookie pie also. I will return to try other menu items just because that cake was so darn good.
(4)Jennifer B.
Murphy's is a classic Atlanta restaurant. When I first moved to ATL in early '82, it was just a little deli/sandwich shop on Los Angeles Ave. When it moved to its current location, it was like it went all "Peachtree Cafe" on us (a favorite in Buckhead that's long long gone) ... and we loved it too. So all these many years later, it's still going and it's better than ever. How many places stay open and fresh after 30 years? Now part of the Concentrics group of restaurants, Murphy's hasn't lost its neighborhood appeal. The food is reliably good, it's always packed (and they didn't kill me for forgetting a lunch reservation for 7 people, I kid you not - so embarrassed), and the service is professional. Little wine shoppe to the left of the bar and sitting at the bar is great for dinner too.
(4)Vania L.
Party of four and we went at 5pm before a show at the Fox Theatre. Dinner was decent honestly I wasn't impressed with the flavor. Portions were great and presentation was very good too. Plus side, we had great service. The wine selection was tasty. My kale salad had too much lemon vinaigrette the truffle Mac n cheese was good but lackluster. Everyone else really liked their food so maybe it was just me. Dessert was a winner all around. We had the trip which included the toll house pie, a vanilla bean custard/pudding and a delicious chocolate mouse. 1 appetizer, 2 salads, 3 entrees, 1 side, 1 desert, bottle of wine, a beer and 3 coffees later tab was almost $197. I would return for wine and dessert in the future.
(3)E B.
So good! Lentils were Delish! Service was great, location is fantastic, this one is a MUST!
(5)Sebastian M.
My wife and I have had their brunch and their dinner. Both were delicious. They have a nice variety of items and both trips the food was really good. We will be back.
(5)Mike B.
I my opinion this spot gets a ton of hype about being the best Brunch in Atlanta. I have to disagree. Its solid but not the best, there are several spots on the same street that provide a better brunch experience. They claim their biscuits are royalty, but i have experience better at McDonald's.
(3)Annie L.
We came here on NYE through online reservations via Opentable. Yelp reviews are pretty on par, however, I was disappointed with our experience here. My bf ordered a beer and I opted for a vodka house martini. Soon after our drink orders were punched in our waitress dipped out. To my left and right, plenty of tables were brought out bread baskets but we never got ours. When our waitress finally showed up for our food orders, she punched that in and that was basically the last time we saw her. As for the drinks, they were on point--no complaints here. Plus 2 stars for awesome bartender. When our food came out (brought by someone else) I found my mango chicken salad to be lacking flavor with the chicken. Fresh cut mango in the salad is always a win, but the mangos used were more tart than sweet. Boyfriend didn't finish his burger. Overall, we left $45+ less and even more unsatisfied. But still, 2 stars for good drinks...at least I got a yummy dirty martini out of the trip.
(2)Nilza M.
Food is absolutely delicious! Had the shrimp risotto and it was very tasty. The only reason I don't give a full five stars is because our waiter was very snobbish making a few in the group feel a little awkward. Otherwise great place great atmosphere and nice strong drinks.
(4)Christina S.
Murphy's was phenomenal. My husband and I had dinner here for Valentine's Day and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The service was good, and the food was delicious. We split the calamari which was great. For dinner I had the roasted chicken and my husband had a short ribs special. The chicken was perfectly cooked, and my husband loved his meal. We also split the truffle mac and cheese which I would highly recommend. We will definitely be going back soon.
(5)Angela Z.
Went here to eat dinner on a girls' weekend with a friend. The service was great, the food was almost great. Drinks were spot on. I really did enjoy my meal, just not as much as I enjoyed my meal at Local Three the next day. Our original plan here was to order a few small plates to share and then get dessert. We got the cheese plate and each got a salad. They were all delicious. Then we got greedy and decided to order a main course too. I got the seared scallops and honestly it was just pretty good to me. Dessert was great. I got the trio and only stopped eating because I literally had to. Good experience and meal, great service. I would go back if someone invited me, but it wouldn't be first on my list.
(4)Alexander M.
Came to Murphy's with a couple of friends of mine because my co-worker referred me to trying them out since I have been inquiring about good spots to go to Brunch! Last Sunday I decided to give them a try. Tried to make reservations but they DO NOT accept reservations for Brunch and are only on a first come first serve basis... I guess... Well we showed up and valet was very attentive so that was cool. The wait wasn't bad either I believe we arrived at a good time because a lot of people were leaving. Anyways on to the food... Started off with a "blueberry Mimosa that wasn't even filled up 1/4 of the way! And for $8 I would've expected a LOT more than just a SIP! Breakfast Items: Egg's T. Murphy, Egg's Santa Fe, 2 Waffle's with fruit and we all ordered the cheese grits..I would have to honestly say that out of a 5 start rating for the food sadly I wasn't "WOW'd" by the meal and my friends felt the same. Sucks because I've heard so many great things about this place.. Rosebud still has my vote for favorite Brunch Spot so far..Better luck next time...
(3)Kim P.
The bf raved about this place's pancakes. So he took me there when we went to visit. I guess we missed the peak of brunch time because we were seated right away. The place was full though, so maybe we got lucky. Very cute place. I ordered a bellini. Bf got a mimosa. Started out with some yum appetizer raisin bread. Then I ordered Eggs Slum Mulligan. It was good. Potatoes and bacon in a skillet with poached eggs. Actually nothing really special. But the lady at the next table did ask what I had gotten because it looked so good. We of course ordered a side of pancakes which were yummy. What really got me was the sealed tiny bottle of ketchup that they bring out and break open whether you want it or not. Wasteful! Why would a restaurant do this? Unless they received a ton of free samples or something. Definitely no room for dessert, but I look forward to going here again on my next visit to Atlanta.
(4)Zak K.
The best breakfast in Atlanta... hands down as good as it gets. Its a little pricey and the wait can be long, but its always been well worth it! pancakes, French Toast, Corned Beef Hash, Eggs San Francisco... Always good food. Always good service. Always serving booze (except Sunday morning because the Christians control the State of Georgia).
(5)Ryan W.
The staff is always friendly and attentive. The food is always great. Lovely patio for outdoor seating. They have fresh cookies for a dollar in a jar on the counter. These are amazing and made onsite in the bakery.
(5)Steven S.
Great place! We've been to Murphy's a few times but only at the bar. The ladies LOVE a drink called "The Cat's Meow" that they serve, but this time we had a sit down dinner. The times we visited at the bar, we enjoyed ourselves: drinks are good & apps were tasty. For dinner, we had the meatloaf, shrimp & grits and the veggy flatbread. All plates were licked clean, so do the math. :) The atmosphere at Murphy's is awesome; cozy, soft lighting, perfect for a date night. It's right in the middle of The Highlands & they have complimentary valet parking, as well as street parking. I highly recommend this place for a nice night out with your significant other or a group of friends. Enjoy!
(5)Carrie B.
Great brunch! Wonderful atmosphere and plenty of seating. Beautiful building with exposed brick and white trimmed windows. Staff is friendly and relaxed. Even the biscuits with jelly and butter and freshly made muffins are awesome! I will be coming back at the earliest opportunity.
(4)Kelly Z.
Crispy pork shank is back!! *happy dance*
(4)Liesl F.
Absolutely amazing food, no matter which time of day you go. The brunch is my favorite - haven't tried anything on the menu I didn't like. I love the biscuits and jelly they bring out with the brunch too. The service is always great, I've never had to wait very long despite their popularity. I used to live down the street from this place and would go all the time.
(5)Andrea C.
Murphy's has a great brunch. It's a loud, fun atmosphere. Great for getting the girls together to catch up!
(4)Shirley Z.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! I've been here a few times now and It's been great every time. I can't really pin point what I love the most about this place, but whatever it is... I am a big fan! BRUNCH: CORNED BEEF HASH: LOVE IT! poached eggs, mustard horseradish sauce. CRAB CAKE BENEDICT: LOVE IT! poached eggs, jalapeno hollandaise. DINNER: FLATBREAD: NOT GOOD. tomato, basil, fresh pecorino, mozzarella. You can make it at home easily. FLASH-FRIED CALAMARI: YUMMY. apple cider mignonette & cocktail sauce. Perfectly fried, love the apple cider dipping sauce. LOBSTER COBB SALAD: MEH, IT'S OK. Maine lobster, tomato, avocado, bacon, aged gouda, egg, roasted garlic herb dressing. It was good but the lettuce & lobster ratio was a little off. Either cut the lettuce or add more ingredients please. SHRIMP AND GEORGIA GRITS STEW: NO, THANKS. andouille sausage stew, stone ground grits, poached egg. Sounded and looked a lot better than it tastes. My dish came out cold. GUINNESS BRAISED BEEF BRISKET: BEST THING EVER! horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans. OMG IT WAS SOOOO FREAKING GOOOOODDDD! The brisket was sooo tender and the horseradish mashed potatoes were genius! The spice & meat complimented each other so well. Can't wait to get this again! Honestly, you can't expect to like every single dish on the menu. Everyone's taste is different. The servers are super knowledgeable, have them help you if you are unsure about your choices. enjoy. :)
(5)Ricardo S.
Been at Murphy's twice, both for brunch. Everything tastes great, fresh food, well prepared. Ambiance is great but it can get super crowded and some weird silent battle between patrons waiting to be seated and waiters and hostesses begin for the walking space. Other than that, solid place, an Atlanta favorite!
(4)meg c.
We were in town for show at America's Mart and had some time to kill on Saturday. The concierge at the Marriott Marquis suggested Murphy's for brunch. What a treat! Food was phenomenal, and the service was awesome. The young man who waited on us could not have been better and the manager stopped by our table to make sure everything was to our liking. They were all wonderful, capped off with a complementary dessert who could ask for more!
(5)C F.
Not a 4 star for me. The fly...flies, weren't the problem, saltiness of the food wasn't the problem, it was the endless waiting and loneliness (in case you're not with a friend who is smartphone proof). I hardly remember what the waiter looked like, or are they really friendly to old customers only? Size of the food is fairly decent. They did a good job looking after small gastro-volume diners, as well as the lovely little cubic cake, using solid quality chocolate that you can taste. Texture wasn't so harmonious though, the brownie bottom was too hard to keep the cake as a whole, can often be separated from the other two layers. Overall Murphy's is quite a spot dinning with group of friends, just don't count too seriously on food.
(3)Joseph C.
Great casual dining for a Sunday morning or afternoon. Was here for little outing and only tried the Hazelnut French Toast, Malted Waffle, both 8/10. The best part to me is actually the coffee beverages, always perfect. Can't beat brunch for under $20 a person!
(4)Daniel B.
Many describe Murphy's as having the best brunch in Atlanta. Best brunch or most popular place to get brunch? At 1pm on a Sunday, I had to squeeze my way to the host and find out the wait would be 45-50 minutes. Good thing they serve brunch until 4pm on weekends. Since the restaurant is located at the intersection of Virginia and Highland, the heart of Virginia Highland, I used the extra time to walk around the neighborhood. Murphy's has a small bakery and wine bar, covered outdoor patio, and ample seating in the various dining areas inside. It has a casual and fun atmosphere. For parking, you can use their complimentary valet service or parallel park along the residential streets. The menu is pretty straightforward. They serve many common Southern brunch items (pancakes, shrimp and grits, eggs, and baked goods) and also have "frittatas," which are open-faced omelettes. The menu describes the eggs as "cage free." I ordered their special for the day, which was a pork tenderloin over buttermilk biscuits with poached eggs on top. It came with a side, so I chose the cheddar grits. I also sampled their southwest frittata, which consists of pork chorizo, potatoes, onions, peppers, cheese, tortilla strips, and sour cream. In addition, a basket of buttermilk biscuits and pumpkin muffins were served at each table. The bread basket came with a small sealed jar of Knotts Berry Farm strawberry preserves and butter. The special was good. The poached eggs were white and fluffy, the pork was juicy and tender, and the buttermilk biscuits were delicious. The cheddar grits were awesome -- full of flavor. Along with West Egg's grits, they're among favorites so far in Atlanta. The southwest frittata was okay. I'm not a fan of eating tortilla chips for breakfast/brunch. The pumpkin muffins were nice and moist. Overall, the food was pretty good and was served in big portions. The service could have been better. The restaurant was very busy, so it took longer than normal for our server to take our order, get our food out to us, and refill our drinks. With the exception of the long waits, I enjoyed my time here.
(4)Sarah L.
Husband and I went here for a date. We biked here and despite how we may have looked, we were not snubbed or looked down. The atmosphere was nice; it was like going to my rich aunts house and staying for the weekend. I felt right at home, yet I was constantly looking around to look for little details that I might have missed at first glance. We sat and our server came over to us. We received warm br cesear ead that, as you kept dipping in olive oil, got better and more flavorful with each crusty bite. Husband started out with a cesear salad which he said was one of the best hes had and he has a lot of cesear salads. I ordered the Lobster Summer Salad: nice combination, but took me 10 minutes just to cut up to eat. i am a fan of anything with smoked gouda. Husband ordered shrimp and grits: they were good, but not the best hes had. We ordered the trio for dessert: Bonzo cake was delicious, textures & flavors were synced and spot on. Vanilla panna cotta was standard, paired with mangoes. The tollhouse pie tasted like just that, a cookie pie with ice cream. I am a little disappointed in this dessert selection. Tom's got a nice place, but I think the real star here is brunch.
(4)Phil H.
This is one of our favorite places in Virginia Highlands. It is grand for a Sunday brunch or a relaxing dinner. The decor is pleasant, the ambiance intimate, the food good, and the price reasonable. So, when a friend was visiting from out of town it seemed like the logical place. We were not disappointed. I had the sausage meatloaf -- on the recommendation of the parking attendant and not something I would have ordered on my own -- and it was fabulous. It is clearly on my "have again" list.
(5)Lindsey E.
They don't ever take reservations for brunch, so if you're thinking about coming after church on a Sunday, forget it. They tell you 20 minutes and you end up waiting an hour plus ALWAYS. Or..you could get there early to put your name on the list for your party, but the ctach is, they will not seat you until everyone is there. Also, they tell you to go roam the shops to pass time and just simply check back in to see when you can be seated...WRONG...they verbally call out your name, and if you miss it, just like the hostess stated "they just skip to the next person on the list". For such a known establishment, this is crazy to treat customers like this. I was extremely diappointed. We ended up leaving to find somewhere else for brunch after given the response, "good luck" and "have fun".
(1)B W.
Sunday brunch......mm mm mm. My favorite brunch spot so far. Haven't had anything that I don't like. French toast, the chicken, home fries, mimosas, you name it. The wait is long but totally worth it. Each time I've come here I was always seated on the patio I like how they have heaters and enclose the patio to accommodate for the cold weather in fall/winter. A must try for brunch . I cannot vouch for their dinner menu, it doesn't appeal to me.
(4)Logann H.
I went with something simple, Murphy"s Burger. It was reasonably priced and delicious! Overall service was also spectacular.
(5)Rahul K.
The biscuits are great but the brunch options are on the average. Not a great place if you are eating out with friends or family who are vegetarian. The service is good and the ambience, elegant and very midtownish.
(3)sultan w.
Probably some the best brunch in town. If you don't believe me try to get a seat on a Saturday or Sunday! This place takes pride in there food. So I don't mind waiting for a hour to be seated. I love there pancakes with the cimmion butter, and there eggs are the best. Love this place
(5)Julie W.
First of all, the mussels appetizer was delicious! It comes with a side of big fries & aioli, which supplement perfectly. I can (and would rather) eat this as my entree :3 But for my actual main meal, I had the the shrimp and grits with andouille sausage and poached egg. I loved the jumbo shrimp and sausage, although one slice of it seemed a little stingy. My dining companion got the gulf redfish with roasted beets, polenta cake, and goat cheese fondue. I had a couple samples but personally preferred my dish. All in all, both were good but we agreed that they lacked the wow factor. Solid 4, especially with the appetizer. Although I think my date left still a bit hungry... :(
(4)Dan H.
This is a weekly haunt for us, and one that never fails to deliver. To begin, Murphy's is always crowded. You can make reservations or just show up and expect a wait, which gives you the perfect opportunity to get to know the bartenders who will help you to find a perfect glass of wine. Seriously, their bartenders and servers are so well versed on their craft, that they take annual retreats for further education. I've very rarely met a wine at Murphy's that wasn't supurb. The ambiance is very relaxing. Whether you choose to sit at the bar for a more personal and informal experience or opt to sit on either the covered patio or in the dining room itself, there's not a bad seat in the house. Rustic and homey ambiance placates the entire space. Service is always wonderful. And servers have become some of our favorite friends that we love to see when we eat out. The food? Well, it's pretty epic as well. Now, you're not going to have your mind blown (unless the pork shank is on the menu, in which case, close your app and order it immediately -- more on that in a sec) but you will have a wonderfully prepared dish. For starters, the mussles or flatbread are easy favorites. The mussles, cooked in a beer reduction with onions and finderling potatoes are served with a smoked orange you squeeze over your shells and adds a beautiful layer of depth to the broth. The flatbread rotates, but is always a good bet and frequently serves as lunch for me. Murphy's fish is my favorite - whether you opt for salmon, GA Trout or snapper, expect the fish to be perfectly pan seared with a yummy crispy skin and garnished with a lovely sauce and additions ranging from polenta cakes to brocollini. Meat dishes are also very well done. Meatloaf: yes, steak: yes, guinness braised roast: yes, crispy fried port shank: HELL YES BETTER GET THIS THING INTO MY MOUTH HOLE IMMEDIATELY. Ok, so the crispy pork shank is basically this giant piece of pork leg served on the bone and braised in all sort of yummy before being flash fried to crisp it up. Usually comes with some sort of delicious roux of apples and cider and all things good. No, seriously, this thing is massive and massively delicious. And you'll look like Fred Flinstone while eating the damned thing. Beautiul. I won't belabor the desserts: just get some, they're good. Key Lime Pie and Banana Pudding are standouts. On the way out, make sure to stop by the wine shop to pick up a few discounted bottles for the road and be sure to drop a dollar into the jar for a fresh baked cookie. Love this place more than words do justice. Did I even mention brunch? Do I even need to? Probably not -- it's one of the best in the city. Protip: get there before 10am for minimal wait. In any case, we'll be friends of Murphy's for a long time...
(5)Tom C.
Murphy's is a mainstay of Concentric's restaurants. I've been always of fan of them with their food concepts, quality, service and Chef Blais. As long as I've been in Atlanta, I've never been to Murphy's but the opportunity presented itself. I've heard that they were known for their brunch. I ordered the 3 eggs, bacon and ordered an additional side of sausage. I don't think you can really mess up or improve upon a breakfast staple of 3 eggs and bacon. The eggs were cage free, bacon were quality and thick cut, and the sausage they carry are chicken sausage and they were tasty and big. Everything tasted fine. The service was great. They have great hospitality from the hostess, manager on duty, and the server. The interior design of the restaurant is nice. The interior looked like a modern home. I'll definitely have to come back and try their dinner menu.
(4)Kelsey F.
Maybe I will just move into Murphy's and eat all of my meals here and never leave? The atmosphere combined with the food and topped off with impeccable service make Murphy's a true gem. You can find Murphy's situated at the intersection of Virginia and Highland. I recently went for Saturday brunch with a friend who is a big eater, but whose idea of brunch didn't extend far beyond the likes of Waffle House. As the bruncher that I am, I felt like it was my duty to introduce him to the world of fine brunches and I knew Murphy's was the place for that. Murphy's does not take reservations during brunch. We arrived around 1pm and waited maybe 10 minutes for a table. Ok favorite part about Murphy's- the sweet tea. It comes unsweetened with a lemon and a spoon. Then they bring you this little silver cup of sweetened water or syrup (who knows what it actually is) but you add it to taste and BAM, best sweet tea in this town. Of course for brunch they have your standard mimosa or bloody mary but I shall forever more choose the sweet tea. Before your food comes out, you will be treated with a basket of goodies. Ours contained a cheese biscuit served with mixed berry jam and house honey butter as well as a mixed berry muffin. The biscuits were flaky and buttery and everything you should expect from a delicious Southern biscuit. One could probably eat the honey butter with a spoon if they wanted. Its good stuff. Also, before you are totally distracted by your food, take in the incredibly charming atmosphere. The open and airy setting makes me feel so relaxed. The warm colors and comfortable seating just boost it's homey feel that much more. For my meal I ordered the Eggs T. Murphy with grits which are basically eggs Benedict and my friend ordered the pork hash with a side of hash-browns. Ok- my one complaint. I don't LOVE their hollandaise sauce and my eggs weren't exactly hot. They were more room temperature as if they had been sitting for a little bit. My meal was still delicious and the grits were AHHHMAZING. My friend loved his meal and was actually and shockingly full when we left. There are so many other things that I want to try on Murphy's menu and I know I will be back soon. Thank goodness I don't live closer to it or I fear that I would spend all of my money eating here (it would be worth it for sure).
(4)Whitney H.
Amazing food and environment is appealing. We had a so-so waitress but I did not let that ruin my time. Valet was full and our reservation was 15 min late. But the food really is fantastic.
(4)Lauren A.
Great service, and some pretty good food to go with it. Came here last night with a large group for a birthday dinner. Even though its the restaurants policy to not seat incomplete parties, the server was completely kind when 6 additional people showed up and squeezed into the originally seated table. She handled everything perfectly, and split the checks for the whole party without error. Even the person who showed up last (after everybody had ordered 30 minutes before) got their food around the same time as the group. We had the mussels app. which weren't anything crazy amazing, but certainly didn't disappoint. The other apps (cheese plates) looked pretty good too, but I didn't try any. I had the shrimp and grits for my meal. When it came out it looked like it was full of tomatoes (a huge turn off for me) but thank goodness it was more of roasted pepper flavor than tomato. I think overall, everybody was pretty satisfied and had a good experience.
(4)Andrea M.
I had not been to Murphy's in awhile, and was craving their usual amazing brunch. My brunch was more likely Murphy's Law than Murphy's brunch. What a disappointment. 1) They brought their typical little basket of muffins and biscuit. The biscuit was way undercooked. 2) They no longer serve the roasted potatoes, they have cold hash-browns instead. They add some cold chopped tomatoes, green peppers and onions on top, which adds no flavor and makes it even colder. The roasted potatoes were a much better option. The hash-browns almost made me return my meal. 3) My dish was the Eggs San Francisco. Again, everything was undercooked, the poached eggs were slimy, the english muffing was not even toasted, and it felt like it had been defrosted. The spinach, seriously? Can you at least add some salt? It was cold, watery, no taste. The tomato, well, I will not even mention that... I don't know what made my english muffin watery, either the spinach or the whatever tomato. As far as my friend's, he had the same opinion about the hashbrowns, and his omelette was just blah, accordingly to his description. We both wondered what happened for the food to come so ordinarily prepared, and tasteless for a place such as Murphy's. At least, the server was very nice and offered to replace the meal, but I ate it anyways because I was hungry and hate to waste food. I paid the full bill, left a nice tip and walked away still craving the amazing brunch I was looking forward to having with my friend. Sorry Murphy's, but I just scratched you out from my "favorite places for brunch" list!
(2)Ali S.
cute atmosphere. looks family friendly. great service. I had the shrimp risotto, the shrimp could have been marinated a little better and the sauce was too salty. their springer Mouslim chicken was well seasoned and tender. the artichoke appetizer is fun to eat as a group
(3)Ali D.
I went out with a few friends for dinner last night and we really enjoyed it. I was pretty crowded, so we would definitely recommend a reservation. I had the chicken, potatoes and asparagus, while my friends had the salmon! We all loved our dishes. However, it was REALLY loud! It was pretty hard to have a conversation. I was surprised because it's a little fancier. Also, I didn't try it, but they have a cute little wine bar in the back! Looks like fun!
(4)Chuck 'n Carden T.
Awesome! ...We were in on Valentine's day night and had a fantastic experience. Had a great table by the window, Jordon our server was super nice and efficient, food was spot on, and somelier Struess was so knowledgable and helpful. Such a memorable and amazing experience. Thank you Murphy's!!!
(5)Bean W.
Had dinner at Murphy's, once again taking advantage of Concentrics restaurants "summer swag" to get $20 off the bill. For a weekday night, it was extremely loud! The restaurant wasn't even full, yet my partner and I spent the evening yelling "WHAT?" across the table instead of carrying on a conversation. I don't mind an energetic noise level, but I have a problem when I can't hear the person sitting with me. The service was very attentive, almost to the point of being long-winded. The food was decent but not amazing. The artichoke appetizer was tasty, however it wasn't any more special than an artichoke I've made at home (even with the fancy new roasting/grilling oven they so highly touted). The entrees (shrimp & grits and Guinness beef brisket) were good but, once again, nothing really spectacular. In general, the menu didn't seem very innovative or exciting to me. Overall, I was underwhelmed with my experience at Murphy's. The summer swag discount made it reasonable, but I wouldn't return to pay full price.
(3)Alexandra S.
Where great food and service meet. Atlanta institution. Plus the chicken gumbo and desserts, Tollhoue Pie and White Chocolate Rum Bread Pudding, are yummy.
(4)Katrina M.
I ate here with my team on a business lunch a few months ago. I remember there being really good service. The server was helpful and sociable. I got the special, a tuna sandwich of sorts. I was a little sad that I couldn't do the half and half with a soup, because the soup smelled really tasty and my co-worker acted as if it was the best pert of her meal. However, I did enjoy the sandwich - not too mayonnaise-y. I shared the Dessert Trio with my manager, and probably ate more than my fair portion. As other reviews have mentioned, it's a must-have. I didn't actually think I'd love it as much as I did. And, I'm so glad I shared, because something that good, can't really be good at all. And, I like the frequent customer card. Their free birthday dinner is a good incentive for me to come back!
(4)Meghan E.
LOVE THIS PLACE FOR BRUNCH! A hot spot in Atlanta, Great Great food. Great atmosphere. It is always packed on a Sunday. But the wait is worth the great food. Mimosas are good, cant really mess them up. Poached eggs are even better. And the prices are great. Each visit for me I go back there.
(5)Anne O.
Headed back to Murphy's for brunch again during Summerfest. As always, Murphy's has the best brunch in the city. The service is usually great, given the massive volume they have and the mimosas are poured big...just as they should be! : ) I had the Slum Mulligan and the potatoes were perfectly seasoned and the vegetables were al dente. Also ordered a side of the chicken sausage. The table was blown away...who knew chicken sausage could be that flavorful...I did...that's why I ordered it! You have to give it a try. Thanks for being the best Murphy's!
(4)R B.
All-around great experience. From the service at the bar, to dinner at the table. Murphy's made us feel welcomed. The seasonal vegetable plate was fresh and filling!
(5)Lauren H.
Murphy's is definitely one of my top brunch places in Atlanta. I have been there several times and am always happy with the food and the experience. You will definitely wait if you go on a weekend for brunch, but the wait is definitely worth it all the way. I was at Murphy's recently for brunch with two girlfriends. We waited a bit for a table, but were coming in later in the brunch rush (around 1:30pm) so the wait wasn't really too bad. Once we were seated, our server was immediately there ready to help with whatever drinks or foods we were ready to order. On a side note, I think the staff at Murphy's is really great, they're always attentive and pleasant to their customers even when they are extremely busy. For breakfast each of us got a different dish. I had the Eggs Sante Fe. This dish is my favorite and I usually order it whenever I go. It consists of scrambled eggs, cheese and peppers wrapped in a flour tortialla with salsa and sour cream on top. I got it with the hash browns (without cheese - although I've heard with cheese is good too). The meal was absolutely great and was the perfect start to my Saturday morning. My friends got the pancakes and grits, and the eggs Virginia Highland (a take on eggs benedict) both of which they loved as well. I have also been to Murphy's for dessert. They have a really great selection of sweets and their dessert trio is the perfect way to experience many of them. It comes with bonzo cake (a fudgy brownie cheesecake), vanilla bean panna cotta, and tollhouse pie (a mix of cookies and ice cream). They were all absolutely fabulous (I am a bit of a sucker for baked goods and ice cream though). Pair the trio with a glass of wine or one of their many coffee drinks and you have the PERFECT after dinner treat. I got an Irish coffee and it was the perfect match! I would definitely recommend this place for brunch, wine, or dessert. I've heard they have excellent lunch/dinner too and I'm planning on trying it soon!
(5)Kevin J.
Really good for brunch. Went with my friends after church one sunday. I had the buttermilk pancakes And they were delicious. Not the cheapest but still a great establishment. Great family spot for a sunday brunch.
(4)Sean B.
This venue was selected for me by a potential boss on a job interview. He told me that it's one of his favorites, and he wanted to let me check it out with him, see what I think about it. I was impressed from the get-go. Valet parking was quick and efficient (and very welcome in the middle of a rainstorm), the hostess greeted us promply the moment that we entered, the server was knowledgeable and personable... The food was outstanding. We started with the flash-fried calamari, and it was quite delicious. The apple cider mignonette was an excellent sauce to accompany it. I had the Georgia White Shrimp and Grits (When in Rome) and found it all to just be excellent. Definitely a fan, would definitely come back the next time I'm in town!
(5)Brandi B.
"I love you. But not that much." --the mister, on why he "forgot" to share his shrimp and grits. (It's a good thing the bloody marys are so fantastic.)
(5)Derek C.
Murphy's is a great place for dinner. The menu has a variety of solid, though not exotic, options and the atmosphere is upscale trendy but not in a pretentious or excessively "hip" way. I really enjoyed my time and would definitely go back!
(4)Jeff L.
Easily one of the best brunch options I've had in the area. Came here with my mom at 11:00 on Sunday morning. We ended up with about a 15 minute wait, which wasn't as bad as i was expecting. They offer valet parking, but if you're willing to walk (and not very far), there is a ton of available street parking along Virgina Ave right across the street. Once we were seated, we got an uber-delicious basket of muffins and biscuits made in their bakery. I can't remember what type of muffins, but I do remember eating two of them quite quickly. The biscuits were flaky and buttery and my mom raved about them ... but I was quite content with my muffins. For our food, I ordered the Southwest Frittata and my mom had the Eggs T. Murhpy. The frittata was amazing - the eggs were light and fluffy, and it had everything in it that I could have hoped for. I didn't know when I ordered that it came with Chorizo, which was a great surprise! Oddly, my favorite part was the sour cream, it really just brought everything together for me. The Eggs T. Murphy were also quite good, but not as good as I've had elsewhere. I'll start by saying that the eggs were poached perfectly. However, I didn't think the hollandaise was as flavorful as I've had elsewhere. It was rather thick and seemed to be missing something - my guess is lemon. It came with homemade English muffins, but they were disproportionately large for the dish. Still quite good, but not something I'd order on a return visit. Overall, Murphy's delivers a top-notch brunch experience. Their menu is extensive and we've barely even scratched the surface. There is so much more that I cannot wait to try on return trips!
(4)Safia K.
This review is for the wine bar only... I was in Atlanta for the weekend and we stopped in for drinks here after dinner. It was perfect! We sipped on wine, had great conversation and the bartender was great! She was knowledgeable, funny and it felt like she was part of the group. I would definitely go back...should I find myself back in ATL.
(4)Bill W.
Generally lives up to the hype, but sometimes cracks start to show. Last night our server delivered our food and turned and walked away as I was asking for more dressing. She literally dropped the food and FLED. I shouted out for her thinking she didn't hear me, but clearly her job began and ended with the food drop off. In great places every employee takes ownership of the dining experience.
(3)Hambri Enta M.
I believe hash browns need to be less of fried potatoes and more of a scalloped type. It did not soak up the sauces or the egg yolk from the poached eggs. Bloody Mary needs to have a real vodka pour and not a virtual virginity to it. So... for fucktastic brunch I will continue to hit rosebuds my friends.
(3)Gianna R.
We had our Easter Brunch here and it was perfect we were seated right by the window the weather was perfect the atmosphere was great... We had to wait about 45min but it went very fast and they even had us seated way sooner then 45min.. The service was great our waiter was very attentive.. I had the Shrimp and Grits it was very good a lil runny though but other then that it was very good.. My friends got Eggs and Sausage the Sausage was Huge enough to feed the whole table.. All and All it was a very Sunday Easter Brunch and We will defiantly be back...
(5)Jake W.
Amazing experience on a date last night. We had Erika as our server- very knowledgable and took the time to explain everything very well. Since my date hasn't experienced dining like this before and is just starting to try wine, I let Erika take over from there. She picked her top 3 favorite small bites then ended it with the strip steak entree, all with a wine pairing for each course. It all complemented so well together. We couldn't stop talking about how great dinner was for the rest of the night. I live in the area and this has officially become one of my favorite restaurants for a solid up scale meal in the Virginia-Highland area. If you're about to take out a special someone, make sure this is on your list of choices. It won't disappoint and you'll never regret it. Parking was abysmal and valet is your safest bet. Do anything else and you'll be driving your date around for at least 20 minutes. Mood killer for sure!
(5)Kim B.
So impressed with this restaurant. The waitress was very nice. Very knowledgeable. Very attentive. Loved the warmth of the decor and the food was exceptional. Will definitely add this to my favorite's list. Neighborhood gem!
(5)David Z.
On a blind date 30 minute wait Date wanted wine Her ID was not fine Started with gnocchi It was okay Grouper was good Salmon was better Murphy's was decent Pricey, but whatever!
(4)Amaryllia L.
Came here for brunch this morning with some friends. The place is super crowded but cozy at the same time. Their brunch menu had a good selection and everything sounded delicious. I was craving something sweet so i got the Malt Waffle. Shortly after taking our order, the waitress brought free biscuits and blueberry muffins...had I known about these, I would have skipped the waffle! Trying to avoid a major carbo-load, I decided to just watch everyone else enjoy the muffins. My waffles were crispy on top but soggy on the bottom (from sitting on the plate too long I would guess). It came with cinnamon butter that was just sliiightly too cinnamon-y and the syrup was very light...so light that it did not really cover/blend with the salt in the butter. I did eat the entire waffle, but it's not exactly comparable to "professional/full-time" waffles from Waffle House. On the other hand, everyone else who got egg-dishes seemed to really like the food. And our waitress was GREAT! She was always on top of our refills and frequently checked on us despite the crowdedness. $64 for a party of 5 + $13 tip.
(4)Richard B.
Probably one of the top 5 establishments in all of Atlanta. There is a reason they have been in business for over 30 years. They put the customer first and deliver a first class experience every time. Super professional wait staff, legendary brunch menu, awesome wine bar, fun year round patio and beautiful surrounding scenery. The only downside to this place is the wait in line, but that just proves how popular Murphy's is. Ask about their 'Friends of Murphy' program and earn rewards with every visit.
(5)Teresa D.
This place is supposed to be a neighborhood gem and I really want it to be since I am a resident, but I cannot get passed how rude and unaccommodating the staff is. My in-laws and I went in today to get lunch and they said they could not seat us for 30-45 minutes while there were at least four empty tables that we could see and no one waiting ahead of us. We waited for a while but the staff kept chatting amongst themselves and could careless about getting us a table. Perhaps Murphy's is doing well enough that they can afford this sort of behavior, but I for one will never go back.
(2)Chris Z.
Love this place! I've been here a few times and gotten a couple different things. I've only come for dinner, but excited to try brunch! The chicken and polenta is AMAZING. Normally, I don't order chicken at restaurants, but I got it per recommendation of the waitress. It definitely didn't disappoint.. it was juicy, well seasoned, and the kale and polenta was to die for. The braised beef brisket was really good too. It almost melted in my mouth... yum! The crab cake appetizer is really good too. I love the wine recommendations too - haven't had one that has disappointed! I have been a little disappointed by the salads (- 1 star), but otherwise everything has been good.
(4)Ben C.
Brunch here is the best I've had in the city.
(4)Xteethx B.
love to come here for brunch; also a great place to go to for late night dessert and drinks for more quiet nights out when you don't want to be around rowdy revelers. Service is always great.
(5)Mary S.
Used to go here often. Went back this week. Awesome, awesome mushroom ravioli with little cubes of "fall vegetables": said the menu. I say they were rutabagas and that's all right with me. My friend had duck soup (like the movie) which she said had fabulous layered flavor complexity. It was very good. And our waiter was handsome and serious. Like he approached his work with dignified aplomb.
(4)Sean B.
Food was good, nice/clean interior, nice brunch spot for sure. Ask for a cafe mocha from the bar!
(4)Matt H.
My girl and I came here to recover from our new years hangover. The service was impeccable. Seriously, we were literally treated like celebrities. They even do valet parking here, which I wasn't expecting for a place in this price range. We started off with some apple spice tea. Our main course meals were a mouth watering delight. The wine selection was massive, so we will definitely be back for their wine tasting events. We both woke up too late to catch their brunch, but its all good.
(5)Chris H.
The Guinness braised brisket with horseradish mashed potatoes is as good as it gets!
(5)Michelle M.
Murphy's has always been know for good food and generous portions - a classic neighborhood place. Last night's special proved the false. While the good food part still applies, the generous does not. The shrimp special consisted of 4 average-sized (like 21-25/pound) shrimp. Come on - 2 or 3 more would not have broken the bank and sure would have made for a more satisfying dinner.
(3)Draku H.
Is this really the best brunch atlanta has to offer? Murphy's brunch came with high expectations, and failed to meet them. The service was very friendly, but slow. The biscuit/muffin basket came so late that we barely buttered them before the food came out. The food was ok, but nothing special. My chilaquiles were ok, but lacked any spice - it tasted like bland salsa dumped over some chicken. Also, it was cold. Like not even lukewarm. All in all, disappointing.
(2)Montie G.
This is A great Place For Brunch The food at Murphy's is Great. It has been a while but I loved it.
(4)Herman N.
Just tried this place for the first time and found it overall quite satisfying. The food (brunch) was delicious, the atmosphere warm and hip. Our waitress was awfully slow, but she seemed genuinely overbooked and apologized for specific things that went wrong. For now, I'll give Murphy's the benefit of the doubt.
(4)Shannon H.
I've only ever been for dinner, not brunch, but each time I've been the food and service have been great. I also particularly enjoy the wine bar in the entrance - it's a great place to relax while waiting to be seated or waiting for friends.
(4)amy m.
This is one of my favorite Atlanta restaurants. Located in the Virginia Highlands, it definitely stands out an area full of good restaurants. This place feels upscale but is still very affordable. The food here is excellent, and the menu changes seasonally. Then there is the wine list...oh the wine list. In addition to being a restaurant, Murphy's is also a wine shop. The highly knowledgeable staff is always willing to assist you with whatever you are looking for whether. Many, although, not all of the wines sold in the shop are also on the restaurants wine list. The place is definitely an experience that you shouldn't miss.
(5)Margo R.
I find Murphy's to be one of the top restaurants in the Highlands. The interior is lovely, with French doors and candlelit tables. The food is just as impressive. At brunch I've had the mozzarella, avocado and tomato sandwich and the lobster bisque, both delicious. Dinner is equally tasty. The main course menu is not extensive, but the several dishes offered are nearly flawless. Last but never least, excellent wine list! Overall Murphy's is a terrific dining experience.
(5)Amy D.
I've been to Murphy's a lot recently. I usually order their chicken salad on a croissant with fresh fruit and I have yet to be disappointed. Wait staff is inconsistent ranging from excellent to poor. Outdoor seating is great when the weather cooperates. My only real complaint is that they don't seat you until your entire party has arrived--this is a pain if you're hungry (which is most of the time when I get to the restaurant--duh). I'll continue to eat there, but wish some of their wait staff was better trained.
(3)ML V.
Went here for dinner last night for the first time. The service was pretty bad but the food was so good I will definitely go back. They seemed to forget about us as we waited at the bar (there was a 20 minute wait but we were there longer). Bartender was very sloooow. He was pretty chatty with other customers so it took a while to get our drinks. When a member of our party spoke to the hostess we were seated right away. Three of us had the heirloom tomato appetizer. I didn't like that it had watermelon chunks but it was great overall. The fourth person had the clam chowder - very complex, layered flavor, tasty! Not as thick as traditional chowder. For the entrees, three of us ordered the brisket - the server's animated description had us salivating and it was just as good as described. Served over amazing mashed potatoes. The other person had the Ga trout and she really liked it. We ordered a bottle of wine when we first sat down - half way through our entrees we had to remind the server to bring the wine. We also ordered a side of truffle mac and cheese for the table. That was't brought out until after we finished eating (again, we had to remind the server). It was good, just needed a little salt. We didn't have dessert. Service was slow and it was late, so we decided to leave. I hope the service issues were a glitch because I am eager to try other items on the menu, especially those tasty looking desserts.
(4)tatyana o.
Good wine selection, knowledgeable staff and solid American menue. Menues tend to change with seasons and the Chef is rumored to use mainly locally grown seasonal produce. Not very vegetarian friendly, but great mussles and pear and beet salad with gorgonzola. Brunch is overcowded and non-exciting. Stop by for an after-dinner dessert (Dutch apple pie is to die for) or sit at bar and let a friendly bartender introduce you to the wine collection.
(4)Kim B.
I have visited 3 times and have had mixed experiences. The service is okay but not overly impressive. The atmosphere is upscale and trendy, yet casual dress is still common here. The menu is limited and since I don't like seafood, it did not offer much variety. The burger and fries are an excellent choice. This is a nice place to drink wine, eat and to bring out of towners (my parents come to mind). It's a quality meal in a hip area of town and it's not too expensive.
(3)Pete G.
This is my favorite restaurant in Atlanta! The dessert flight with the dessert wine flight is an absolutely heavenly combination, and the entrees and appetizers have been nearly all excellent. I have had exceedingly fresh tasty fish there and the shrimp and grits should win an award (maybe it has). I highly recommend!
(5)Amy B.
I love the brunch!! I am pretty basic when it comes to brunch, so I usually just order pancakes and fruit or bacon or something, and it has all been great! They have good hot chocolate too (not a coffee drinker). It is a really good place to take out-of-town guests too, because it is in the great Vi-Hi area. I am taking off a star b/c I have been there for dinner and it was just so-so. I will definitely go back for brunch, but probably not for dinner.
(4)Joi M.
If Yelp allowed separate ratings for food and service, I would be giving Murphy's four stars for the food. My first visit here was almost one year ago during the Virginia Highland Summerfest. I ordered the chilaquiles. While I was there I joined their e-mail list. 2 days after my birthday last month, I receive an e-mail stating "Come in any time this month for lunch brunch or dinner to receive a $20 birthday credit compliments of Murphy's." I decided to take my mom for Mother's Day since my birthday had passed. We get there around 9:00 and the wait for a table was not long for parties of 2. We were seated outside which was very crowded. It was so crowded that the father seated next to us with his 3 daughters and wife knocked over a saucer and it broke. The waiters had to continuously squeeze through the small space to pass each table. Our muffin basket combined with our entree plates and water glasses on the table had very little space for anything. Before ordering I informed our waiter that I had a birthday coupon and gave it to him at the end of the meal. I was very surprised when I got my receipt and only my mom's entree (trout) was removed. Called the waiter over who said only my entree (pancakes with sausage) was free, even though I stated that the coupon was for $20.00. He left to talk to the manager and came back & restated it was only my entree which I did not understand because he did credit my entree; just my mom's which cost more. I went inside and spoke to the manager who did not understand what the complaint was. I told him I thought the coupon did not have any stipulations about which day it was used or for what meal it only stated for dine in only. I read my coupons carefully and asked to see it. He looked at the receipt and then a few minutes later said he would give us the credit. Did my mom get a flower? No she did not. When I sign up for a restaurant e-mail list and they offer coupons or certificates, I like to use them. I can't comprehend why managers give patrons such a difficult time about honoring them? Many restaurants don't offer discounts or coupon specials and I think less of them should if it is going to be a problem to use them. Yes brunch at Murphy's is good, but it is not worth the wait, the small space, or the slow service.
(1)Joe D.
Hot spot for a Valentines date. The service was impeccable (complete with a rose for my dear at the end of the meal). I got the pork shank with red cabbage and enjoyed every bite. My valentine had trout with sweet potato hash covered in lemon fondue. Never thought hash could be that good.
(4)Katherine M.
My husband and I had brunch here and it was very yummy. We arrived around 10:00 a.m. (Sunday) and waited about 30 or so minutes for a table. I had the crab cake sandwich, which was kind of large. It was delicious! My husband had the Eggs Virginia Highland and said he really enjoyed his food. The bread basket had a biscuit and a couple of muffins. They were all tasty, too. The service was good, not terribly quick, but they were incredibly busy. The interior was a little crowded, but not unbearable. We'll definitely visit Murphy's again. They offered complimentary valet parking (not sure if they do this during the week), but we just parked on a nearby street.
(4)Patrick O.
I found this place here on Yelp and decided to give it a try one day. I have to say it was pretty good! I like that they have a smaller (seasonal?) menu with some good selections for most tastes. The crab cakes we had for an appetizer were good and the small salad I ordered with my dinner was still a decent size. My entree was pretty good but it had some horse radish sauce on it that permeated the mashed potatoes to the point that it was borderline over the top. I happen to like horse radish and I still had a hard time with the potatoes. The creme brulee I had for dessert was pretty good. Overall for what we got I felt like the pricing was nice. I've been charged a lot more in comparable places so I felt like they were pretty reasonable and I also thought our service was good as well. Our waitress was helpful and did a good job of explaining things. The only reason I gave 4 stars and not 5 is because I didn't care for the seating we had. It was just two of us and we were stuck with a tiny table barely big enough for our plates and glasses and crammed between two other larger tables so that any time one of those tables had service we got a nice up close and personal view of the waiter or waitresses butt in our faces. Personally, I am not one that enjoys the whole stranger butt in the face thing..I could get a $5 t-bone at a strip club if I wanted that. Next time I'll ask for different seating if I end up being led to that set up again. Overall I liked the place and it was an enjoyable experience so I would definitely go back.
(4)J. D.
Far and above the best food in the Highlands, with a terrific Brunch menu on weekends. Gourmet without being stuffy, it's more like just good quality and fresh ingredients. The restaurant is very attentive to wine and features a huge selection.
(4)E A.
Excellent! No complaints. Sandwich was delicious. Atmosphere perfect. I love it.
(5)Wendy H.
Gorgeous Georgia~ After a semi-painful pedi (for my best friend) and a total state of dehydration for me, we hit the road for brunch at Murphy's. On the way there, we cruised thru parts of Atlanta that opened my eyes to some amazing architecture in the south, I managed to gush while needing food and liquid (not liquer). This place was great, got both indoor and outdoor seating. We didn't have to wait long to be seated and service was smooth. Although dessert looked tempting, we both ordered orange juice, coffee and eggs benedict. Here's the most adorable part: as San Franciscans, my best friend ordered the SF Eggs Benedict, while I ventured the southern taste of Murphy's Eggs Benedict. Both equally delicious, and equally served on large plates. Coffee...hmm, could it taste better? Didn't think so, but it WAS good and satisfying. We left the restaurant thinking we were ready for a nap, now that's when you know you truly had a fabulous brunch!
(5)Lori F.
Great wine selection, good menu options. I like to sit at the bar and chat up with the bartender. I tend to get the best service that way. Otherwise, it's kind of uneventful.
(3)Gary B.
I love Murphy's and whenever I am in Atlanta, I make it a point to come here. The food here is outstanding but nothing that will surprise or blow you away. High quality comfort food that is executed quite well. I really like their pancakes and the french toast here. The prices are really low here as well (one would pay more for CHeesecake Factory). The pan seared crabcakes are also a hit here. You will likely have to wait for a table here, but you won't regret it. I love the mini muffins they serve while you are waiting for your food.
(5)Thomas W.
This place is totally overrated. I have never understood why people wait in line to eat brunch at Murphy's. The food is just okay, and definitely not worth the wait or the price.
(2)J H.
One of the best restaurants in the neighborhood. The food is great and the chef brings a little twist to the standard American fare. The deco is upscale yet the prices are still affordable. The crowd is upscale as the wine list is quite substantive. Service was excellent and my freind and I loved this palce. Great place for a date and special occasions.
(5)Diane I.
i always bring out of towners here because its a cute classy place. definitely a hit with good food, good ambiance, and good shopping afterwards in the highlands.
(4)Mrs. D M.
I was in Atlanta this past weekend for a girl's weekend. My ATL friend recommended this place for brunch. We went on a Saturday for brunch around 11am, with no wait! I ordered the Virginia Highland, which was a Benedict dish with spinach. I found it to be good, but cold. I also had the homemade chicken sausage which was really good. However the grits it came with and the biscuits on the table were on point! Loved those. Only in the South do they give you biscuits on the table instead of bread! For a cocktail, I had their mimosa of the day, which had blueberry and vodka in it. The only downside was our waiter, who seemed so uninterested in serving us and walked away before our questions were fully answered. Odd guy. Free valet (NEVER at home in Miami) and nice atmosphere.
(3)Rachael I.
I have been here several times and have always really enjoyed it. I went for brunch with a friend today, and my experience COULD NOT HAVE BEEN ANY BETTER. So I felt absolutely compelled to review. First of all, it is St. Patrick's Weekend. So, Murphy's had done some amazing specials. The brunch special was: Corned Beef, with Colcannon Potatoes, Kale, Poached Egg, and Parsley Hollandaise... HOLY. MOLY. It was good. "KISS ME, I'm Irish!!" good. Seriously. Best brunch I have ever had. I ate every. last. bite. even though I was full 3/4 of the way through. It was just that good. My friend ordered the Eggs San Francisco. Also looked amazing, and she loved it. Ate every last bite. Our plates looked like they had been licked clean. (We didn't, I promise =) Overall, I have never gone wrong ordering a special here. Today, obviously, was no exception. Even though brunch usually comes with a long wait, we arrived around 11:15 AM and practically waltzed right on in. No wait at all. Amazing. And the SERVICE. I have got to end with this. The service was incredible. Super friendly. Incredibly attentive. Dressed in green to fit the theme. Just wonderful. Love them. And love Murphy's. If you want an amazing and memorable brunch experience, look no further!!
(5)Rick M.
Corned Beef on cabbage with mashed potatoes and leeks - outstanding! Service was very nice and the St Patty's Day dish we had was delicious. Sat outside on a lovely Spring evening. See you next March!!
(4)Michael U.
Items selected: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Georgia White Shrimp and Grits - Andouille Sausage Stew, Poached Egg Part three of what was in essence a rolling four-stop breakfast/brunch on Saturday, Murphy's came billed as one of Atlanta's most loved restaurants by locals - a neighborhood spot in Virginia Highland focused on traditional American comfort foods where friends and families gathered and lingered as waits for a table often topped an hour...it seemed a sure thing until everything but the wait proved overhyped and underwhelming. A pleasant space with a first-come-first-served bar and multiple dining areas in an old brick building I was admittedly fortunate to land a solo seat at the bar immediately on my arrival as couples and quartets waited in the heat and humidity but with service perfunctory at best the meal started ominously with a cinnamon roll removed from the pastry case and microwaved, the tangy frosting slowly sliding from the otherwise dry dough - a trend that would continue with a $10 single slice of challah French Toast that was anything but saturated with custard and generally mundane. Hoping, for once, that savories would save the sweets the final nail in the coffin arrived as the $14 "shrimp and grits" - a peppery soup surrounding good grits but overcooked shrimp and an egg better called hardboiled than poached; the dish apparently deserving only an "I'm sorry about that hun, the kitchen is real busy" when mentioned to the waitress. Me? I was sorry I'd driven to Murphy's in the first place...and not the least bit apologetic about the omitted tip.
(1)C W.
Ok the 4 stars cannot be for brunch. 4 stars makes me think I am about to have a great meal. The service was good and everyone was nice but the food was just ok. French Toast was good Pancakes were just ok Bacon was good Stone Mill Grits were very underwhelming There are too many other places with Brunch in Atlanta for this place to have 4 stars. I originally gave Murphy's 3 stars but then I realized that if someone suggested going to Murphy's for brunch I would be very much against it. It's not just 'OK' I don't want to pay for brunch there. Make the drive to Joy Cafe in Buckhead, so much better and less expensive...
(2)Rhea C.
I've always loved Murphy's! The food is always perfect and wait staff is always friendly. I had the Shrimp Scampi with the parmesan risotto and it was delicious! ill try to visit a bit more often but I have to keep my girlish figure
(4)erin j.
Remember that part on Meet the Fockers when there was no one boarding the airplane but the flight attendant would not let him board until his zone was called? That is Murphy's. I get here and my friend had not arrived. They would not seat me even though there were only 2 tables filled in the ENTIRE BUILDING. My suggestion is that if a place charges as much as they do for food then the seating "rules" should be flexible when it is logical. Food was not worth being treated like a number.
(2)Samantha M.
Went here for brunch 2 weeks ago. The wait for a table was a little long since we were starving for our first meal of the day, but after a bit of navigating through tons of people at the bar, we had mimosas & bloody mary's in hand :) I originally planned on having a breakfast food, but saw someone enjoying the crab cake sandwich while I waited and decided I had to have that. I don't even like crab cakes! I went for it and it really was fantastic! We'll definitely be back :)
(4)Ron C.
Murphy's is an outstanding restaurant. Food, service and ambience were perfect after a long day of work. I highly recommend this spot. And I don't usually recommend anything. Great spot.
(5)Shay L.
Absolutely favorite spot for brunch in Atlanta! They get super busy on Sundays so be prepared to wait, oh yeah and they don't take reservations. But you can always order a coffee or latte while you wait to be seated. You can't go wrong with anything on the brunch menu! Parking is valet or if you can find any on the street or in the tiny parking lot they have. Not going for brunch... Lunch is great here too! Love the burgers. But the desserts are my weakness! Try the dessert sampler with one of their dessert drinks. You won't regret it (you might) but you shouldn't! YOLO!
(5)Adam S.
Crazy good brunch
(5)Karen P.
Okay to good food,interesting service. We dined here on a weekend night - no valet parking available because the lot was full in a very congested area. We were forgiven the 15 minute delay caused by our parking space hunting exercise. It was late and we were hungry. Our waiter took our drink order, a Domaine Serene pinot, and returned with the bottle and glasses for the table. The glasses were like pinot/Burgundy glasses but had an interesting lip on them. I recognized them as Oregon pinot glasses - an interesting invention by Riedel, the famous wine glass produced that seems has produced more glasses than grape varietals - and asked if this was the case. The guy doesn't get it - I am a wine NERD whose head is filled with lots of useless wine facts. He begins to explain to us that these are Burgundy glasses (for non-nerds, Burgundy produces red wines only from pinot noir grapes) and that we must swirl our wine. He continues to expound and I am now thinking that it was stupid to start this discussion and am wondering if we will ever get to order our meal. They are not Burgundy glasses in the narrow definition of Riedel but I shut up. He then pours the wine and walks off! I'm thinking, "I'm hungry!". I call him back and we order. Btw: wine bottle prices are excellent! ...meaning lower markup than many restaurants. I had the kale salad followed by the Roasted Springer Mountain Chicken. Kale is the new super vegetable so it is featured at many restaurants. The Murphy's kale salad was on of the better ones that I've tasted - no overpowering dressing. The chicken was also good - skin on seasoned and roasted. And the bed of mashed potatoes was perfect, not a mountain like some restaurants are wont to serve. The other winners from our group were the burger and the brisket. The salmon was good but the flavors of the salmon didn't blend well with the accompanying rice pilaf.
(4)Swan S.
Had brunch with ye ole ex here last weekend. This is hands down the "go to" brunch spot in Atlanta. Been dinning at Murphy's for 27 years and always a winner. The service used to be hit and miss but has gotten much better. Food is always a hit. This time the food was missing a little seasoning, but I lend that to the fact that we arrived when brunch was coming to an end and everyone working that shift was just tired and ready to go home. This place is normally swamped for brunch on the weekends with ridiculous waits. But honey it is usually worth every minute of your 60- 90 minute wait (depending on time of arrival). Try my old favorite the San Francisco (the BEST) or the Waffle with cinnamon butter.....the omlettes are freshly made with cage free eggs, the bread basket with assorted muffins and biscuits brought to every table is usually filled with something uniquely yummy.....I tasted the lavender jelly just for fun and it was delish....I've given up the eggs so they made me an assortment of vegan goods....it was delish like I just mentioned earlier. Kiss the cook(s) at Murphy's because they make brunch an experience for each and everyone of your tastebuds. This is one of Atlanta's best. Going to go for dinner next time.....
(4)Stacy S.
Brunch at Murphy's is divine! I've had their pancakes, eggs, chicken sausage, home fries and fresh unlimited biscuits/muffins. They get VERY busy on the weekends so get there early to fully enjoy the experience!
(4)Jeremy H.
Murphy's is an Atlanta institution and one of the best brunch spots. Their lunch/dinner menu also looks awesome, but I've only been there for brunch and dessert so that's all I can speak to! It's usually not too hard to park somewhere nearby - try Virginia Avenue and some of the side streets if you're stuck. Although there is usually a wait on the weekends, you can order coffee, mimosas, or bloody mary's at the bar inside. There's also a little wine shop you can wander around in while you wait. I really like the Eggs Santa Fe, Eggs Virginia Highland, and the Crab Cake Benedict. They also usually have great specials as well. The owner, Tom, is a great guy and works hard to make sure that Murphy's is not just a restaurant but an amazing experience. The service is fast and friendly, the food is great, and the atmosphere is comfortable but elegant. Great for a nice dinner out or a brunch on the weekend.
(5)Samy G.
The best brunch ever + excellent service! Murphy's downside (as is many good restaurants in VA highlands), is the wait time to get a table. However the selection of food and what was actually offered was unparalleled I'd still give them a 5 star.
(5)Michael S.
Murphy's is a fine restaurant with a great reputation. However, they have decided to employ a hostess with a very bad attitude who lacks customer service skills. I expect this at a fast food restaurant but not Murphy's. We ended up leaving and going somewhere that welcomed our business. Dear Murphy's she is driving your business away if you care.
(1)Treva B.
The food was delicious and the service fabulous. We will definitely visit again. Our party had the braised beef, salmon, lobster salad and crab cake and they were all delicious! Nice portions and a reasonable price.
(5)Mary W.
Always a good experience here. Great selection of wines to pair with great meals. Desserts are excellent also-Bonzo is the best and good cookies good. Ask the server to warm them-even better! Only shortcoming is the parking situation.
(5)Emma S.
We got here at the perfect time on a Saturday and didn't have to wait at all. Our server was awesome and really made our first visit here great. The food was delicious and adequately priced. They have a super cool tablet system that let's you split your checks and pay right at your table without giving your card to your server or someone else. Definitely want to go back the next time I'm in Atlanta!
(5)Meg W.
This felt like an epic fail - so many brunch choices, yet after waiting 40 minutes for a table, we still waited 20 minutes for drinks and 20 more for food, which arrived COLD. The service was ok, plenty of staff present but I'm not sure what was going on back in the kitchen. I cry.
(2)Linda C.
Ambience: Amazing. Very cool, casual without being stuffy. Great background music. Very cozy and chic. I'm in love! There is only one reason to downgrade this to 5 star- it would be because I don't like the panna cotta dessert....but I'm not a fan of panna cotta anyways, so I can't blame Murphy's for that. My bad for not writing a review the 1st time I went- life got in the way. First Dining Experience: Appetizer: I had two glasses of prosecco. (Bubblicious and yummy!) Mussels in a light white wine sauce. Awesome and soooooooooooooo fresh. My friend had the crab cakes with some type of beer that he absolutely raved about. Main Course: I had the salmon which came with fresh peas and carrots; and sauteed pearl onions. My friend had the flounder. THEY WERE AMAZING!!!! I know the herbed salmon is sauteed in the flavored butter, but it's worth every single calorie and gym workout afterwards. The peas were so fresh that they had a snap to them. The onions had a wonderful seasoned flavor. His flounder was grilled to perfection and seasoned divinely. For dessert: We had the key lime coconut cream pie and the bonzo. The pie was light, not too sweet, not to tart. The bonzo is a layer of choco mousse, choco cake, and plain cheesecake. Very rich and decadent. Second Dining Experience: Drinks: Two glasses of Pinot Grigio. Delicious. My date: Amaretto sour (he's not much of a drinker) Appetizer: I got the spinach salad and I was pleasantly surprised when the goat cheese was a fried ball of cheesy happiness. Wonderful! The salad was kinda big, so I didn't eat all of it. My date ordered the chicken and hominy soup. It was very hearty...the chicken was shredded which was super yummy and tender. The soup reminded me of the one my mom makes. Yummy. Main Course: I had to go back to the salmon to relive the experience. Nuff said. My date ordered the sausage meatloaf. It was AWESOME (and I don't even like Italian sausage). Moist and covered with a tomato based sauce. Came with mashed potatoes and greens. He also ordered a side of the truffle mac & cheese. It was soooooo cheesy and wonderful and creamy. I didn't really taste any truffles in it, which was a good thing since both of us hate mushrooms! We killed the mac & cheese!!!!! LOL Dessert: The dessert trio. Okay the Tollhouse Pie is the star on this plate. Warm, gooey, and chock full of walnuts. The second in line is the bonzo. Third (which we barely touched) was the panna cotta. It is fresh, with lots of fruit and mangoes on the plate- but definitely does NOT compliment the chocolaty rich bonzo and tollhouse desserts in which it shares a plate with. That pairing was a bit weird. Love love love the $1 cookies on the go. They're huge!!!
(5)John W.
Pros: - Excellent service. Ask for Heather. - great ambiance - nice selection for reasonable prices - bacon was pretty good. - morning glory muffin was best thing on the table Cons: - more hypes than substance. Place was packed but French Toast wasn't that good. It was just decent. - fruit compote tasted like it was out of a bottle - latte was far too bitter.
(3)Wendy L.
Excellent service, only mediocre food. Nothing to write home about. Tried shrimp & grits, and their cod special. Both were good but far from spectacular. I've also had many of their brunch entrees before but none of the dishes were memorable. It's a safe place to take your friends, they have something on the menu for everyone. However, don't expect to have your socks blown off.
(3)Devon O.
Their Sunday Brunch? Awesome. Not an every Sunday kind of place, but a good alternative when you want more than the neighborhood greasy spoon. It comes across as a little buttoned-up, but you can schlump in looking like a scrub and they'll still be nice to you. I think they have some kind of children-sensitivity training with their staff because I've never seen waitstaff so patient and tolerant of children. My youngest overturned both her orange juice and water glass in rapid succession and our waiter coolly mopped it up and soothed her embarrassment. When my oldest asked for something that is pretty much not on the menu, our server (and accommodating kitchen staff) made it happen. Thanks you guys. And on my last visit I was so hungover and nauseous I could barely stomach reading the menu. our server intuited my (deserved) discomfort and, without asking, brought me soda and bitters. It was exactly what I needed. I know a glass of soda water is no big deal, but that kind of shit makes me feel like i'm in Highway to Heaven or something. Oh, right: the food. It's great. Chila-motherfuckin-quiles for the win! There's a good selection of fruit cups and granola to rib-sticking corned beef hash and poached eggs. They also have fancy espresso drinks with baby biscotti which always makes me happy. Just expect a mad wait if you come by after 9:30-10am. That front lobby can be suffocating. And if you hate valet like I do, park down the street and walk.
(4)Claudia R.
After living here for almost 3 years I am finally making the rounds of all those great places people always mention...and this place definitely lived up to the hype. Yummy deliciousness! Had the Egg Slum Mulligan...it was all my fave things about breakfast (potatoes, cheese, bacon) plus a couple of poached eggs, which I can usually do without, except these were just so perfectly cooked that I ended eating all the eggs and leaving some of the hash instead. I didn't try the mimosas, though my friends really enjoyed them. And the fresh lemonade was so good! Next time, the dinner menu...
(5)Amanda R.
Really good, has the traditional as well as original items. The french toast was nice and fluffy with a lot of flavor and awesome cinnamon sugar butter on top. My only critique would be that it could of used a few minutes in the batter to allow it to seep throughout, but besides that it was very good. Their version of eggs florentine were delicious. Make sure you bring your appetite though, this is not for someone who doesn't want a really filling brunch!
(4)Karen T.
I've been going to Murphy's for at least 10 years...maybe even 15 years. The service is very good and the food even better. I ended up going for brunch and had the Portobello Frittata. It was delicious. The bread or bakery basket that they bring out is so good. Keep that in mind since it will come before the entree. I've eaten there for lunch and dinner more times than for brunch. It has been consistently good over the years. For more of my review from a recent visit, go to breakfastatkarens.com/20…
(4)Vera D.
I wish we had a Murphy's in the SF Bay Area! It's a rustic place that feels like home. There's a wine shop in the back (they have a great wine list) and on your way out, you can drop a $1 in a mason jar to take a cookie from the cake platter by the door. I shared the apple salad as a starter and Guiness braised beef brisket with horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans as an entree. I preferred the beet salad my colleague had over the apple. The latter the ratio of feta to lettuce/apple was out of balance. The braised beef was delicious albeit very rich. The beans were perfectly al dente. If I could go back, I would get the arctic char or spicy shrimp and grits. We had room for dessert: banana bread pudding, apple tart and the spiced pecan sweet potato pie. The apple tart was my favorite -- the butter, cinnamon and brown sugar melted between the layers of apples knocked my socks off!
(4)Wes P.
Great food, mediocre service. Service may partly be my fault, at I was sat pretty close to closing time, but the place was still busy and the server seemed like she could care less (although she did go out of her way to get an entirely new batch of something made to be taken home since someone threw away what was leftover from the meal). As for food - the calamari is some of the best I've ever had. Their mussels are delicious and the macaroni and cheese is also quite good. Great wine list to boot.
(4)Christopher E.
Murphy's may just as well be the best place to find the most consistent lunch in all of Atlanta. I know people love this place for brunch but bring me to Murphy's for lunch please. Home of the best Chicken Burger in the world! Today as usual - the service was impeccable. The food was served warm and tasty (crispy fries as requested). I always know what I am going to get at Murphy's. Good Food, Good Service, Good atmosphere. Once in a while there is a subpar server - but never ever a bad one! If you want a good consistent lunch spot then definitely give Murphy's a shot. Just don't plan on finding a parking space in their lot. Ask for Jonathan. He is great and nice to look at also! ;-)
(5)Minerva M.
We went for New Years Day Brunch & it was TASTY! I had the San Fran Benedict which treated my body well along with a mimosa - highly recommended!
(5)Bonnie L.
Been back a few times for dinner since my 27th birthday brunch, and I think my four star rating was a bit of an understatement. The service is consistently professional, the owner is delightful, and the environment is simultaneously cozy and romantic. A truly versatile restaurant that goes the extra mile. Mr. Murphy offered G and me a free round just because it was his first time! Our server offered to swap out the truffle mac & cheese on the veggie plate! Then our server offered to have us add a couple bucks to tip to give us cash for the valet. G had thought of asking him this, but I thought it was too tacky a request so I asked where an ATM was instead. The server thought of it himself, though, saving us the trouble! Plus, the food is solidly delicious. The wild salmon with a giant butternut squash ravioli - mmmm. Chocolate truffle cake with peanut butter ice cream - !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Henrik C.
Went to Murphy's for brunch. So I can only comment on Sunday Brunch. The place is pretty packed by 10AM and by 11AM the line is out into the parking lot. So choose you time to visit wisely. The place has patio and indoor seating. The patio is a bit cramped but otherwise OK. There is valet parking across the street, but typically good room directly on the street so you are easily park without the valet. We had great service. Beware the bread selection is different - muffins, ... not your average bread for breakfast/brunch. The food is pretty good. However in both of our dishes there were a lot of potatoes. I love potatoes don't get me wrong, but there is really a limit to how much I need in a single dish. The rest of the meal was perfect. Pretty good place with an OK menu. The service was good and if you arrive early the wait is not long.
(4)Anthony P.
Why did we go here? 5 of a group of six arrived while one parked the car. They wouldn't seat us, policy they said! Had to wait until our last person showed. Haughty attitude upon seating us. Seats and tables small, uncomfortable, and stuffed wherever they could find a space. This place is extremely loud so don't expect to have a conversation. Water first then they take drink order. Service is slow, spotty, inconsistent. Do they even know what is meant by the word service? Food was Luke warm, raw in one case, best was mediocre. Really very little reason to come here unless your a 20 something in the hunt for the opposite sex and some drinks. Also, don't use they valet, as they mess with you car settings! Beware!
(1)Abby W.
Only ate the dessert trio but loved the Tollhouse pie. Friendly staff, clean atmosphere, great wine selection, really tasty coffee. Decent price. I'd go back.
(4)Jada G.
Yeah...so I had dinner here and it was a tanker. I love their brunch, but my dinner was no comparison. We had the mussels, crab cakes and this angel hair pasta with capers. The pasta was way too salty, too much so that I couldn't take another bite. The crab cakes lacked any flavor and the mussels were great, nice and packed full of flavor and a subtle hint of spiciness that creeped up on me in the back of my throat (giggity, giggity). But after a while, I was bored with the dish. Definitely won't come back for dinner. But will definitely return on many-a-future visits for brunch
(3)Broderick S.
My friend Mol is like, seriously...you've never been to Murphy's? No, kids....until recently I had never been there for brunch. Waiting in a group of hungry hordes to get into anywhere, kinda gives me hives. Well I finally decided to go when pressed (peer pressure) and I'm glad to say I've been. It's a great restaurant and the service definitely makes you want to come back. Lots of good quality people watching there as well. The mimosas were actually pretty strong and induced an afternoon nap. I had the chilaquiles which were pretty tasty and tried a bit of food from others at the table as well. All in all I'd come back, its close to my house and an intown institution.
(4)Paula M.
My sister and I arrived shortly after Murphy's opened on Saturday. There were available parking spaces in front of the restaurant which came as a pleasant surprise. I was expecting to have to find street parking or get my car valeted (do they valet in the morning?) The restaurant was pretty much empty and we were the first to be seated in the "air-conditioned" patio area. It was pretty warm at first but not unbearable. I didn't think about the temperature after we were seated so it might be a non-issue. I was looking forward to trying one of the bellinis but seeing that I had only two hours of sleep the previous night, I settled for a good ole cup of joe. Our waiter was good about providing refills and even offering me a refill after we had paid for our meal. We were given a complimentary basket of baked goods - two strawberry muffins and a scone. We finished our muffins (tasty) and my sister had taken half the scone. Before I could grab the other half, our food arrived and a server quickly snatched the basket with the scone. No "can I take this?" or anything. It's not like they can give it to anyone else and I hate to think that it might feed hungry staff members. Well, my sister loved the scone. I, on the other hand, have no opinion. We ordered the French Toast and Eggs Slum Mulligan. The French Toast came out on a big plate with four large halves of sliced challah bread, topped with a scoop of cinnamon butter. It was good, but not amazing. The Eggs Slum Mulligan was served in a small cast iron skillet, very colorful with the cheese shreds and diced pepper and onions on top. The poached eggs were cooked well, but the "potato hash" was just diced potatoes. I don't expect it to be shredded potato hash, but it was like diced French fries with no salt. On top were pockets of bacon, then the eggs, shredded cheese, and the peppers/onions. So you're left with just the yolk to bring all of these ingredients together. That's a lot to ask of yolk. Now I understand why the server offered me ketchup and hot sauce. I would have preferred a complementary sauce. We left at 9:30 and the patio area wasn't even half filled. Perhaps the key is to go before 10am. However, based on the food, I wouldn't bring anyone else to brunch, even if you could guarantee me a parking space out front.
(3)Roger A.
Cute place. Great service. Food meh... Very well prepared and presented, but a bit bland for my palate.
(3)Draft M.
Great breakfast and brunch menu. Several versions of eggs benedict, fresh breads and biscuits and great coffee. Great vibe to the place including the decor and the music. Friendly and fast service. Seating can be achieved for couples and large groups. Nicely done. Recommend.
(4)Jessica O.
I was disappointed in my Murphy's experience. My drink (the strawberry lemonade) was yummy, but really small. Our service was terrible - we had to ask for things multiple times, then the server left her items on our table. Then there was a large group seated next to us, and the servers were staring at us, clearly wanting us to get up so the large group could spread - RUDE. The mussels were pretty good, and the large fries OK, too. But my entree (the braised brisket) was not impressive, and the horseradish on it totally overpowered everything else. We had the dessert trio (nothing special) and the banana pudding (also nothing special). Based on that experience, I don't really have a desire to go back.
(2)Sara R.
Murphy's is one of my favorite restaurants in Atlanta, whether it's for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Brunch can be a bit hectic because there are always tons of people waiting to get in. When (not if) you have to wait, just grab a drink from the bar and enjoy it outside if the weather is nice. One of my favorite things about their brunch is that the delicious bread basket they give you that's filled with biscuits, muffins, and other breakfast pastries. The omelet here is great, as are the many renditions of eggs benedict. I've also tried the pancakes, and they are very good, too. Lunch at Murphy's is also great because they serve many of the same breakfast dishes but the environment is overall more relaxing. I've been known to get an omelet and a side of their Caesar salad for a lighter, but still satisfying, meal. Dinner at Murphy's is no less crazy than any other time of day. The atmosphere is intimate and fun. On my most recent visit for dinner, I had the roasted beet salad. Although the combination of roasted beets and goat cheese is kind of overdone, I loved the spin on this dish. It came with orange and marcona almonds, which complemented the beets wonderfully and also helped to temper the spiciness of the arugula. I don't even like arugula, but I loved this dish. I wasn't feeling like eating much meat, so I went with the seasonal vegetable plate. I understand that this plate changes quite frequently. On my trip, there was a barley salad, some perfectly roasted potatoes, more roasted beets (I love beets so I was fine with the repeat here), and a fun, if a bit heavy, crispy egg roll. Everything was delicious, and I love that the chef actually took the time to compose a plate that wasn't just a throwaway in terms of ingredients or creativity. I'm no vegetarian, but I appreciated the thought and care that was obviously put into creating the medley of flavors. The plate was also huge, so I took half home to enjoy later. Finally, I'd be crazy if I reviewed Murphy's and didn't mention their exquisite dessert selection. I've loved every dessert that I've ever tried here. Many of the offerings are also seasonal and rotate on a regular basis. However, you're always guaranteed to be able to order the Bonzo and Tollhouse Pie. Both are on the sweeter side of desserts and incredibly rich, so I prefer to go with the lighter options (well, at least as light as dessert can get). I recently tried a pear crisp/crumble that was perfect for sharing. It was served warm with ice cream - the perfect antidote to the chilly weather outside. Hands down, though, my favorite dessert I've ever had here was the carrot cake. This slice is awesome. The cake itself isn't overly spiced and packs enough carrot flavor for you to know it's actually a carrot cake. If I'm not mistaken there are also nuts in the cake. Of course, the cream cheese icing only serves to make this cake even better. The wild card of the cake, and what really takes it over the top, is the orange gelee that adorns the top of the cake. It's a perfect complement to the tangy icing and subtly spiced cake. I wish this was also on the menu - that's how good it is.
(4)T P.
Not your typical grilled cheese, delicious!
(5)Kevin G.
I have been here for brunch and dinner. I liked brunch a lot, but I loved dinner! This is a place that you know you will be there for a couple of hours enjoying great food, prepared exceptionally well, and good company. I had the pork shank and mac n' cheese the last time I went in and nearly had a religious experience. The pork shank was so incredible that it caused a great psychological reaction through my entire being. I was quoted as saying, "now I know what food porn is." The truffle mac n' cheese I could do without. It was too rich for me, which is saying a lot. Too much rich cream in the recipe. Their wine selection is great, because they double as a fine wine shop, however be prepared to pay for it. We had a group of 12 at the prime time of a Saturday night but our server, Thadeus, was great the entire evening. Things move slowly there, but they should when the food is so good and the wine is great. So bring good friends. This is a great place to have a late euro-style meal in a great place.
(4)Shazia T.
we came here for a birthday brunch and it was really good! i had a eggs benedict remix called the eggs virginia highland. it was so good! i loved the focaccia it was served on. our server was really nice and brought us biscuits that weren't on the menu (some kind of cheddar biscuits.... jalapeno maybe?). this place is awesome for brunch and i'd like to try their other items for lunch and dinner.
(4)Arika S.
great spot for saturday or sunday brunch. prices are reasonable and the service was great. definitely recommend the bloody mary and shrimp and grits. The waffles were also really good. expect to wait though because this place gets crowded for brunch.
(4)Matt M.
Try the moules frites -- the fries are so light and delicious. They seem to be more like Yucca fries. The desserts are delicious and I went there one Valentine's Day and they had a promotion with a jeweler -- a ruby ring was in one of the desserts! Sometimes I come just for dessert. There's NO CORKING FEE! I'm not sure if this has changed since I was last there -- I've heard that there's no corking fee now only if you buy from their wine shop, but this is impressive and unusual for finer dining. The atmosphere is so impressive considering it's right next door to Taco Mac and they really make an effort to provide quality service. I always have a nice night here.
(5)Harrison H.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVER-RATED. I feel really bad not giving this place 5 stars because I came here with my good buddy who was talking up the deserts, and it was clear that he really likes this place. And his wife got his birthday cake from here last year, so I really hope he doesn't read this review. But, I have to do it. I heard a couple of times that this is the best desert place in Atlanta, and if that's true then I would be really sad. Don't get me wrong, I devoured the pecan pie, two cookies (which were actually really good), and some of my girlfriends ice cream. Oh and I had a taste of my buddies big multi-level cake type thing. But I'll eat anything if it's in front of me. Not bad, but I think my expectations were really built up. Oh, also the people here were divided into two groups: (1) older people who think highly of themselves, and probably have had a decent career over their lifetime, but not too good of a career. (2) younger people who aspire to be just like those older people one day, sitting here at Murphy's enjoying a glass of wine and some fine desert. But nothing more. I know this.
(2)Katrina W.
Went to Murphy's for brunch on a Sunday - parking was a bit of a nightmare. The valet was full, the streets were packed. We finally settled on some street parking a bit away from the strip - will definitely just look for the far parking next time. The wait was pretty long as the place was packed full. We stood inside around the bar (very hot outside) and it was difficult to even order some drinks while we waited because of the crowd. That said, the mimosa and bloody mary we had were delicious, though $17 for both. After about 45 minutes, we had a table and a waiter who was on point. Our waiter had a bit of a dry personality, which came off as annoyed when we asked for extra dressing or hot sauce, but he still did a great job taking care of us. The food was incredibly delicious - I decided to go with the crab cake sandwich instead of any egg dish and was really glad I did! I ended up eating every single bite on my plate, including the house salad with champagne vinegrette. Another bonus is that they give you complimentary biscuits and muffins with your meal. The biscuits looked flat and odd but after I had a bite I was pretty impressed. The poppyseed muffins were also super yummy! Definitely a place I'd like to return to, maybe not during such a peak time like Sunday brunch though.
(3)Lauren N.
Pro: Everything Con: Long wait on the weekends for brunch and no reservations Absolutely the best brunch place in Atlanta (and probably anywhere for that matter)! They have free valet parking, which is awesome because parking in the highlands is difficult. There is often a long wait for brunch on the weekends, because everyone knows how great this place is. It's not too bad though because you can get a drink at the bar while you're waiting (mimosa anyone?) The best part about brunch here is definitely the bread/muffin basket. It varies but usually includes biscuits (which usually I hate since I'm from the north, but they're actually delicious), blueberry muffins, chocolate chip muffins, banana muffins, and sometimes corn muffins. Unnecessary calories, but so worth it! When I was a size 0 before starting college, I had the challah french toast, which is the most amazing thing ever! Now I stick to Linda's omlette with egg whites, spinach and mushrooms....also quite good! The variety of options is great--everything from eggs, waffles, pancakes, salads--you name it, it's on the menu! This place also serves lunch and dinner, but I absolutely prefer it for brunch. It's a warm and inviting place with multiple rooms to section off the noise. You see all types of well-dressed people: from the business crowd, to the after Sunday church families, to birthday luncheons. There's something for everyone here! P.S. Hot waiter named Josh...ask for him! He's so attentive and attractive...what more could you want.
(5)Craig F.
Murphys and Roasters are the two restaurants in Atlanta that I miss the most since I moved up north in Feb...will DEFINITELY be a stop when I visit ATL next.
(4)Jomo K.
Looking for a great Sunday brunch? Murphy's might just fit the bill. I believe they serve brunch til 4pm. We didn't get there until about 2pm. It was Labor Day weekend and we had a 45 minute wait. Not bad, considering it was an absolutely perfect day. We had 6 in our party so we weren't able to sit on the patio; however, all of the windows and doors were open so it didn't matter. The food was excellent. The french toast was perfect- very tasty. All of the meals at our table were fully eaten. The Mimosas and Bloody Marys were also very well prepared. The slow service was the reason I didn't give Murphy's a 4th star. The food came out quickly, but our waitress just seemed a little tired and ready to call it a day. I'll definitely give them another try when I'm back in the area.
(3)Kristen D.
Chamorro pork to die for! Overall, I loved this place. Great margaritas & guacamole!!! I crave this place!
(5)Marcus R.
Three for Murphy...(whomever he is) only because I went there for dinner and dinner was as bland as a rice cake! Brunch is better..not great, just better! The menu looks like every other southern style menu in the city with its shrimp and grits, trout, prok tenderloin, etc..... lacks flare and creativity. Good wine list and nice atmosphere, but I like to go the restaurants to eat good food. Not to look good eating regular food in a cool spot. I can do that at home. On to the next one....
(3)Will C.
I was in Atlanta for work, so I've been checking out the food...by far, Murphy's has been the only place so far that I have been inspired to review. I sat at the bar; Heather and Amanda (co-bartenders) were very friendly and personable. Service was prompt, professional and amicable. I ordered the Agua Fresca to drink...delicious and refreshing, and had the brisket for my main course. The meat was cooked perfectly to tenderness, but not dry (which can be a common problem with this cut), the green-beans were blanched rather than steamed, and so were crisp and fresh tasting. There was just enough horseradish on the dish to compliment the flavor, not too much so that it drowned it out...and last but not least, the mashed potatoes were also very good.....and also had a slight hint of horseradish. No dessert this time, but I'm eager to go back on my next trip out here, so now I'll have something to look forward to! All in all a wonderful experience...and a spot I would highly recommend.
(4)Stephanie L.
Murphy's has been in business for 30 or more reasons....AND I CAN CLEARLY understand WHY! The customer service is EXCEPTIONAL and FOOD is consistently GREAT! Their brunch is an AWARD winner! I suggested Murphy's to friends from out of town and they LOVED IT! I will happily and confidently recommend anyone to eat here.
(5)Ken T.
Excellent Service. Delicious Food. Great Location. And now I also have a 50% coupon I'll be using here for the near future. What's not to love? This is my friend's favorite restaurant in Atlanta, and I was a bit skeptical because she tends to get really animated about things. But her excitement was a great foreshadowing. We were a party of six and were seated pretty quick, for walk-in. Our server (don't remember her name) was extremely knowledgeable and pretty efficient in giving us the run down of the day's specials. We started off with the calamari, which was pretty excellent. The bread was also warm, delicious, and disappeared rather quickly, due to our carnivorous ways. The best had yet to come - for my main course, I got the sausage and spinach meatloaf, which was excellent. The two pieces each had a nice crisp around the edges and the meat was juicy and savory. The green beans and mashed potatoes below it were also very tasty. My other friends got some pretty great dishes as well (Mussels and fries, Truffled mac & cheese, Murphy's burger) all of which were bomb. I'll definitely be here in the near future!
(4)Ivette B.
Been here twice. Love it. First Time was for brunch. I had the eggs slum mulligan - poached eggs, potato hash, bacon, and chddar cheese served in a skillet. WOW! All my favorite breakfast items in one. And to start, they bring a basket of bread and muffins fresh from their bakery. If ever in Atlanta again, I will be back here for brunch. Second was for a wine tasting event. The events are weekly, on Tuesdays. Make reservations! We got there without reservations and luckily someone canceled so we were able to get in. We ordered some appetizers to go with the wines and it made for a perfect evening.
(5)Keo S.
Just had dinner tonight and really enjoyed the atmosphere, the service, and the food. The menu isn't huge, but it's good. We had the calamari, cheese plate, meatloaf, and mac & cheese. I was so stuffed and took half my meal home. I'm a fan and will come back to try the brunch.
(4)Cali H.
I was excited to tried this place in ATL! One of the first places we dine at. My bf took me to ATL for an anniversary trip! We took a cab to Murphy's and it was packed! Luckily, there was an open seating at the bar and two empty seats were waiting for us. Haha. My bf and I were like ninjas and snatched it before anyone did... lol Not really. Anyways, we avoided the 1 hour wait for brunch. I ordered the crab benedict! I love benedict and crab. Together... never even thought of it. Genius! The brunch drinks were bubbly and sweet! It was champagne with a sweet fruit flavor. It was tasted like sparkling juice. Great place to dine with friends or a love one.
(4)Jerry C.
Murphy's brunch is my favorite "morning after" meal although it is seldom still morning when we get there. This particular afternoon was just after the "morning after" my daughter's wedding and we needed to repair the senses! Me, Linda's Omelet. Really green sauteed spinach with mushrooms and onions. I just can't not order that- I look around the menu and am tempted but as soon as the server returns "Linda's Omelet" . just flies out of my mouth. Awesome- with sausages on the side and cheesy hash browns, bringing immediate resilience to my broken body. GF had Eggs Virginia Highland- poached eggs cooked perfectly with really good hollandaise . With coffee, screwdrivers and mimosa's we rise from the dead!
(4)Lydia L.
I am a big fan of Murphy's in the Highlands. Parking can be a bit of a pain (as is typical of the Highlands), but it's fairly accessible. I have been for both brunch and dinner and would recommend both meals. The restaurant is welcoming, the service is attentive, and I've never had to wait long (that doesn't mean that there's no wait). I'd make a reservation though... For brunch, the southwest frittata with pork chorizo, potatoes, onion, peppers and pepper jack cheese was SO good (and terribly filling). I think it's enough to share, but that depends how hungry you are. The egg dishes seem to be quite good in general. For dinner, my friend and I split the Shrimp and Grits with the andouille sausage stew and the Seared Grouper with broccolini and mashed potatoes. Both dishes were excellent. The shrimp and grits are not served in typical southern style, it has a good NoLA kick. The grouper well cooked well, and both dishes were served in a reasonable amount of time. Murphy's has a relaxed atmosphere but is still quite nice.
(4)Carrie B.
Great intown place and with the complimentary valet parking you don't even have to fight for a spot in the V-H madness :). They have good food and the mussels are very delicious in a nice light white wine-based sauce, make sure to save some of the whole grain bread for dipping. Tuesday night's they host a wine tasting for $20 and the selection is impeccable. We had 7 or so wines from South Africa this evening and paired them with some appetizers and had a great time. Jacob may preface that he's not a sommelier, but he's quite a character and makes the tasting very enjoyable. Make sure to give it a try and since they are a wine shop you can go home with the bottle!
(5)Nateia F.
I came here at the end of March. Since I had to wait on my friend to get there, I had one of their double chocolate chips cookies...yummy. Not as sweet as most places but still good, especially when you're starving! The host at the front was charming. Since he knew I was waiting, we chatted it up a bit and he informed me of what I should try, based upon things that I eat. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with avocado and fries (which was not the host's first recommendation for me...and he let me know that when he saw me eating something else...LOL). He wasn't aware the the dish he recommended came with pork in it and couldn't be removed. The sandwich and fries were fantastic! I can't wait to go back!
(4)Fabian W.
Great spot. The food was just wonderful. I had the beef brisket which was tender and wonderfully seasoned.
(4)Brian S.
Had dinner with another couple, plus our 8-year-old and their one-year-old. It's a classy restaurant with delicious food but not pretentious. Food was fantastic! I had the special: scallops and shrimp over pasta with a peach/peppers/tomatoes sauce. Good beer and wine selection. Burgers were outstanding. Prices not cheap, but reasonable considering the quality. Great experience all around!
(5)Nylgia C.
Murphy's has been around a long time, especially in Atlanta restaurant years. I had not been in a few years when I got the Scoutmob coupon. I go out frequently, but I haven't had a meal this good in a while. Kelly and I stopped in for dinner Wednesday night. Everything was spot-on. We started with mussels and fries which were perfectly done. The bread was warm and delicious. The server recommended the crispy pork shank with Napa cabbage. It was outstanding. I got the excellent Guinness-braised brisket with mashed potatoes, green beans, and carrots. It was also excellent. The famous truffle mac and cheese was good, but we had to take some of our meal home to leave room for the Tollhouse pie. Delicious! All in all, an excellent meal - great food, nice pacing, and excellent service!
(5)Duncan B.
Lunch Meeting! Jam Packed Day before NYC
(5)B. C.
Great lunch stop. Fairly cheap and the Murphy Burger with spinach and bacon is amazing. Staff is friendly as well. Beware of parking however. Bit of a handful during rush hours.
(4)Samuel L.
A fantastic Sunday brunch at murphy's. I have been to the brunch before, and it is usually excellent. I always get the special, as I did on this trip. It was a breakfast burrito of sorts with egg and grilled chicken, and a whole lot of deliciousness. Friend had the shrimp and grits, was not disappointed, everyone else in our group had a fantastic meal also. The only thing that sucks about this place is the wait on Sunday, just plan accordingly, but a trip to murphys on Sunday is way better than a trip to see Jesus and pals
(4)Rachel C.
Our server was awesome; super attentive and spunky. The atmosphere was cozy, more bistro than Irish pub. They put together a tasty vegetable plate for me (though a bit heavy on the butter and salt) and my boyfriend enjoyed his spinach chicken burger. Be sure to stop by their adjacent wine bar and ask the guy behind the counter for his recommendations.
(4)Erin H.
On my recent (and first) visit to Atlanta over the New Year I was scuttled to this restaurant for brunch as soon as I arrived. Like others' have said we did wait a while, but it was worth it! We had an excellent waitress who gave top notch service. Had tasty bloody marys, and the excellent shrimp/grits/andouille stew/poached egg - very good. The black eyed peas and greens with the bread was a nice touch too. Will definitely return to this spot someday.
(4)S H.
Enjoyed brunch this last weekend with my wife. Got in without a reservation. Food was delicious. She had the Eggs Virginia Highland and I had the Chilaquiles. Both of us had an Irish Coffee. It was a little too strong for me but it was good. I like the environment but our server didn't seem to stoked to be there. I had a bad day on Friday so I'm guessing he had a bad day on Saturday. I think the rain and cold do that to people. I will go back. Excellent food for a fair price.
(4)Meredith L.
Three words: Mac and Cheese. Murphy's was the first restaurant in Atlanta I tried and having already been obsessed with the Virginia Highlands area, this place looked like a winner. I arrived around 9:00 for some late night appetizers and drinks with the restaurant still very packed. Good sign? It gets better. Though not being much of a "martini" drinker, I conformed to peer pressure and got a Cosmo. Randomly paired the Cosmo with a Caesar salad and some Mac and Cheese and left feeling comfortably full and wanting to go back. The ambience is great with low mood lighting and a bar option as well that was equally as full as the dining areas. Would definitely recommend as an Atlanta must try!
(4)Jill S.
SUNDAY BRUNCH!!!!! Ok, that was a little excitable, but I really love this place on Sundays, the only days I've ever been (when I either go to early service or um....skip church, so sad). This past Sunday was a skip day. Anywho... I met up with one of my co-workers to get some advice on a trip I'm planning - how that has anything to do with the review, you'll see. Of course the wait was about 30min and the place was packed as usual. But the time went by pretty quick as people know not to "post up" at a table for hours after eating. You know the deal, eat your homemade muffins and biscuits (soundbite: "homer simpson drooling"), the awesome mimosas, after 12:30p of course in the Bible belt, and the sunrise frittata and grits - I can't believe ate the whole thing....almost ;-) The waitress was great - while me and my friend were looking over the map of Italy, the waitress chimed in to provide a couple of her fave spots in Southern Italy. And with each refill/check up on our table, she'd throw in a little story of her Italian escapades. It was entertaining on the verge of annoying but the mimosa helped me just grin and bear it. Make sure to check it out!!
(4)Sarah M.
We came to Murphy's today for a celebratory lunch. Murphy's is an old standard but they continue to innovate through specials and they never fail to deliver on service. The incomparable Thaddeus was serving us today- and he did it with flair. He took an ordinary work lunch from zero to hero. He sold us on the special - a pea soup puree topped with croutons, a tarragon cream and a spicy oil. It was perfection. The chicken, spinach and bacon burger never fails - its all ground together into the moistest, most flavorful melt in your mouth burger accented by the avocado mayo and swiss. The lobster cobb is a force to be reckoned with- a log of romaine sprinkled with lobster like glitter on new years. Avocado slices and soft boiled eggs circle the plate. Desserts have kept me coming back for years. Perfect work lunch. Love my Murphy's.
(4)Nandini V.
One of the loveliest waffles I've ever had. Crisp on the surface and tender inside, almost melted in my mouth. And they serve these excellent cupcakes and biscuits for free too! You just have to try to get in early though - I got lucky and got a seat without having to wait on Sunday morning, and by the time we were done, there was a line a mile long!
(5)Dru M.
Murphy's is always a good choice for brunch, lunch or dinner. This time...I went for lunch with a few friends. There was no wait, which is always a plus. Since I'm still on a health kick...I ordered a green salad (was able to add cucumbers and mushrooms with no extra charge - love that!) and decided to put goat cheese and chicken on it. It was plenty of food and the price was right ($11). I have a few cons. All of their salad dressings are loaded with oils and seasonings, which is tasty, BUT it's nice to have a low fat option. I know this isn't a true con of a restaurant, but it's something I felt should be mentioned. Also...our service was slow. Our waters were refilled only once during the hour we were there and it took about 30 minutes to get our food. We weren't in a rush...so it didn't hurt our afternoon. But speed should be a priority, especially during lunch. Most people have a limited amount of time they can take from work. Keep in mind...they don't take reservations. So expect to wait at least 30 minutes. Lunch if a little easier. They also have little parking during the day. At night...the Wells Fargo next door door valet. But during the day...you will have to find street parking.
(4)Rick M.
Quite good food and well priced, but I can't give Murphy's higher than a 3 because the service is really lacking. You need to be really assertive to make sure you get what you really want. You have to wave them down and stop the staff in their tracks to get their attention. Drinks weren't refilled until the last bit of the meal. After my wife ordered the vegetarian soup of the day, they brought a different soup w meat cooked in. They just took it away and never asked if she wanted something else or offered to rectify it in any way.
(3)Roshanda P.
GREAT wine selection ! This was just a quick visit but I had a great experience... The bar tender was really knowledgeable, she suggested that I try the mussels and fries and that was just enough with my glass of wine(Anne Ameie pinot grigio)... which was a great start to my long evening.... I will be trying this place again for dinner.
(3)Gregory M.
Food was tired and the service was terrible. Ingredients were as bad as they come. Very disappointing....
(1)Juichia C.
Really best desserts in Atlanta? I hope not. This review is just for the desserts. Granted, I didn't try "The Bonzo", but I wasn't impressed with what I had. 3 scoops of homemade icecream/sorbet - oatmeal, ginger and peach. The oatmeal ice cream was a let down. My boyfriend loved it, but he's easily satisfied.. The ginger ice cream was okay. The peach sorbet was not even as good as the Haagen Dazs sorbets you can find at the grocery store. The flavors weren't intense enough, it was mostly just sugar, sugar and more sugar. The pecan pie was so so, the caramel topping on top was the only delicious thing I enjoyed at Murphy's. Service was friendly and quick. We had to wait 20 minutes for a table at 9:30pm, but there was enough room for us to wait at the bar. The decor is charming, but the crowd was mostly older people, plus some young people who just can't wait to be that old. The complimentary valet was convenient and nice.
(3)Attaicus C.
Got here on a Sundays at 2:15 the place was wall to wall packed. The one plus is they got complimentary valet parking since parking is atrocious in the highlands. There was a wait people standing everywhere. We saw the bar come available so we sat there. I order the shrimp and grits the food came out quick. I must say like the other yelpers it is the best shrimp and grits in Atlanta. The only drawback is the portion was weak it was not much grits and they give you 4 jumbo shrimp. But it was very tasty. Not sure if I will be frequenting this place not with places like Sun In My Belly, Rhia Blue Bird and Gato Bizco Café around with much better food and prices.
(3)Hannah L.
Definitely worth the 45 minute wait that we had for Sunday brunch! As soon as you order they bring you a basket of warm blueberry muffins and biscuits, which are too yummy to even describe. The cheddar grits are also amazing, and the crabcake benedict was good too. My friend had one of the omelets and loved it too. Great experience and I can't wait to go again!
(5)L N.
Brunch here is so good! I loved the frittata last time I went. It was so good. Plus they brought out a delicious bread basket. Yummy Yummy! We like to do everyone orders eggs and something yummy and carbo loaded to share in the middle. The french toast was our last pick for sweets and it was really good! Love their pancakes too! The funny thing last time is when we walked in there was this long line because no one wanted to sit on the porch during the summer. We didnt care though and they sat us right away. They had fans and air conditioner out there! No reason to wait in the summer people!
(4)Bob F.
Native Atlantan who had never been to Murphy's and now I know why. Expected much more based on the menu and prices. Nice space, bland and uninteresting appetizers and entrees. Certainly not worth going back to but I can check it off my list -- permanently
(2)Bobbin W.
My wonderful boyfriend (vomit over the sappiness, I don't care) treated me to a beautiful New Year's meal at Murphy's. I've eaten at this classic Va-Hi establishment many times for brunch but will focus on the dinner I recently enjoyed there. We began the meal with a bottle of red wine that did the trick - - I don't recall the name but the celebratory mood it inspired. We ordered the pan-seared crab cake appetizer, served with a small heap of vegetables and a smoky chili mayo -- solidly delicious. I had the rack of lamb special as my entree: juicy, melt-in-your-mouth awesomeness served over a bed of cheddar grits and wilted arugula. My companion had the Scottish Salmon "Torchon," complemented with roast parsnips, sugar snap peas and bright-yellow cous cous. I tasted the dish and envied its light, yummy flavors. I always associate Murphy's with friendly, competent service; top-notch food; and an atmosphere that is appropriate for both families and romantic occasions. My New Year's meal didn't disappoint.
(4)Kori M.
Met with a friend for brunch one Saturday...place was packed but the wait was only about 20 mins. Let me say...I was seriously impressed by this place. The decor was great, the people were all pretty trendy, the wine bar was amazing to look at. In fact, I was so impressed that I wasn't even upset that when we finally got a table it was a two top that was squeezed between two larger tables. Not a great seating arrangement however, I was in love and drunk with awe. Unfortunately, the food made me come crazing down from my high. It was so bland. I ordered the breakfast burrito thingy with cheese grits. The grits were good but the burrito? It tasted like absolutely nothing. I suspect styrofoam might taste better. I added a little hot sauce but then it just tasted like hot sauce. *sigh* My Bellini wasn't too bad I suppose...hmm I think I'm trying too hard. Overall, this place looks great but the food...eh. I see other Yelpers have reviewed the desserts. I think what I'll do is come back and just have wine and dessert. This place is just way too cute to suck at everything. I'm holding out hope and giving them 3 stars for now...
(3)Karen B.
First visit to Murphy' was for my birthday on a Saturday night, no reservations. We waited a while but it was so worth it! A friendly staff greeted us in an atmosphere both urban and warm. The clientele appeared to be upwardly mobile 28-50 something's. We liked our server immediately. She was fun, engaging and informed. My friends were happy with the beer selection. I had a very nice Chardonnay that I liked so well my husband purchased a bottle for me in the wine shop on our way out. They have a wine bar and shop in the restaurant. Everyone raved about dinner. I had the trout and it was absolute perfection! Desert...we all wanted one. The tollhouse pie was a hit, so was the Bonzo, and Pumpkin Cream brûlée (my personal favorite). The wine steward surprised us during desert with complimentary glasses of champagne for everyone! A great and memorable birthday dinner at Murphy's.
(5)Anna S.
This is a great place for brunch because the food (and the little muffin basket they bring) is great. I've celebrated many occasions here with family and it has always struck me as a nice family Sunday brunch place. Definitely arrive before 10 a.m. so you don't have to wait outside in the parking lot drinking mimosas with everyone else (unless that's your thing). I am not the biggest fan of lunch or dinner here, though. Food is good, but never memorably good.
(4)Lauren M.
This was my first time at Murphy's with my parents and brother who have been there several times. We were very disappointed because they were out of their Brisket Sandwich because my Mom and brother have had it before and loved it, but they decided they should branch out and try something new anyway! I had the Chicken, Spinach, and Bacon Burger with Caesar salad and it was delicious. The pesto sauce was mild enough it didn't take over the sandwich. My brother had the Grilled Chicken Sandwich which was HUGE and on some really nice multigrain bread. My Dad had the Murphy's Burger ordered medium and he said it was cooked perfectly. My Mom had the Spinach and Sausage Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and marinara (sounds weird, I know) but I tried it and it was delicious! The lunch portion was huge as well. The service was a little slow for lunch (my brother had to get back to work) and the server was a little pushy about dessert, but other than that, it was a great lunch! One more thing- we made a reservation just in case and it was definitely worth it. They were very busy!
(4)Clint E.
Making a reservation - 5, easy and painless Flow, seating arrangements, space - 2, cluttered and difficult to navigate. Passersby bump into seated patrons as they wend their way through the floor Service - 4, prompt and appropriate, difficulty in hearing specials when waitress in on the other side of the table due to ambient noise Menu - 5, good variety and wide selection Food delivery - 3. probably a little too fast if you are there for a dining experience with friends. However, not bad either. If it feels as if they are trying to turn your table then that's not a good feeling. It felt a little bit like that Food - 5, anytime I can eat appetizers, the entire entrée AND split a dessert and not feel bloated then I am extremely satisfied. Especially if the meal is interesting, which it was, and well prepared, which it was. Started with GRILLED ARTICHOKES, LUMP CRAB CAKES and another of our guests had the LOCAL BEET SALAD. All were light and delish. Had the GRILLED GEORGIA TROUT. Daughter had SHRIMP AND GEORGIA GRITS . Guests had GULF RED GROUPER and SEARED SCALLOPS. All were winners. Price - Food 4, Wine -2. $16 for a glass of Ramey, Sonoma Coast was pricey but I will admit it was a generous pour. No need for a second glass....maybe a 3 is in order. Overall, really a 4.5 all things considered. Main questions... WOULD I GO BACK - Emphatic YES! WOULD I RECOMMEND - - Emphatic YES! Except when I am going in which case I don't want you to overcrowd me.
(4)Trip B.
So I knew that Murphy's had chocolate chip cookies that make you realize why you pray to a deity that you can't necessarily see but what I did not know is that Murphy's is one of the first restaurants from a big time restaurateurs in the ATL, Bob Amick and Todd Rushing. They are also responsible for Bake Shop, Two Urban Licks and Parish amongst others I'm really looking forward to trying each of those tasty little numbers out. Murphy's was great. I went with my family from cousins to grand parents and hoped that everyone would have something to eat. They all did. I had the shrimp and grits and while I've had better, it was the perfect lunch portion and the fact that 8 people got out of the meal at about 90 dollars is also a plus. I'd prefer not to sacrifice a limb for a meal when it simply is lunch. I grabbed a cookie out of the cookie jar on the way out and realized I had just had a very good, cozy meal. I'll be back for sure. Every neighborhood needs a place like this and I'm glad to to know that soon, this neighborhood will be mine.
(4)Brandon P.
Second time to eat at Murphy's, very good food with decent price. Will definitely go there again and recommend this place
(4)Shae G.
Every time my boyfriend says I'm hungry Sunday morning I say MURPHY'S!!! Obsessed with their biscuits!
(5)Hannah S.
The best brisket I've ever had. Like...I dream about it. Went for sustenance before a bachelorette party and drank way too much wine. Service was great, atmosphere is great. Everyone had a good time.
(5)Reanna U.
Well worth the 45 minute wait (Saturday afternoon). The host was super pleasant despite the fact that the place was packed and people were spilling out into the parking lot. He didn't have an attitude like "we don't need your business, either wait 45 minutes or get to steppin'." I also liked that he said if we weren't back when they called our name, they'd just keep us at the top of the list (whereas other places will cross you off and make you start all over). With 45 minutes to kill, we went shopping at the cute boutiques in the area...the time flew by! I had the biscuit and gravy special--the biscuit was buttery and flaky on the outside, soft and warm on the inside. There was just the right amount of gravy, and the scrambled eggs, sausage and cheese tasted great. The grits were just ok--nothing spectacular. My friend had the pancakes and chicken sausage and was very happy. Big perk: you get muffins and a biscuit while you're waiting for your food! Our server was perky without being obnoxious and except for being a little slow to refill the coffee, she was great. I will definitely be going back--everything on the menu sounds terrific. Update: went back one Sunday evening it wasn't crowded at all. We had our choice of seating locations, and service was again great. Hot bread while we waited for our food, great wine recommendations. I got the flatbread with sausage and the mac and cheese--I could have made a meal with just the flatbread. The mac and cheese was good, but not spectacular. The bf got the meatloaf and it was fantastic! Moist, flavorful with a great sauce. I'd wanted to try dessert, but we were just too stuffed! Murphy's may become a go-to spot for me. Updated update: holy moley, you have to try the Chicken Spinach Bacon Burger. It's heavenly. Grinding all the ingredients together is so much better than a chicken breast with bacon and spinach on it. I'm hooked!
(4)Tana H.
Went to Murphy's the night before the Peachtree Road Race...it was delicious...the beef brisket is the best...mashed potatoes with a little horseradish and asparagus. The portion size was perfect. I love the way you can select a cookie from the cookie jar and donate your dollar, if you need a little dessert. It has a great atmosphere and is in walking distance from a great B and B, Ponce de Leon, where we stayed. Beautiful neighborhoods to stroll after your meal!
(5)brad p.
They might have the best crap cakes in Atlanta. Also, love the challah french toast.
(4)Elyn M.
Ate here early on a Monday evening for the first time in years. We were seated right way and we loved the atmosphere--it was a lovely night and we were seated at a 2-top near the open window. Also enjoyed the food. The only downside for us was service--while it was not bad, it was not excellent. Even though the restaurant did not appear overly busy, we felt like we were overlooked for other more lucrative tables around us.
(4)jim b.
Had brunch here today. Got here around 11 and the wait was only 25 minutes. My french toast was good and everyone liked their meals, but I must deduct a star due to the weak and watery excuse for coffee. Other than that, they do a good job, the waitress was attentive, etc.
(4)Carlos B.
Great place to socialize and meet new people. In a trendy neighborhood lined with old oaks opening up to a little intersection of bars and restaurants. Murphys' has a nice drink selection you can enjoy on the front patio facing the public square. The food was simple but good. The service was very good in spite of a long wait on a Saturday night. Reservations will help if time is a major factor. But, Murphy's is about hanging out until the glasses and the plates are empty. Take as many friends as possible.
(4)Juan M.
First time I've been after 3pm. It was a cold and snowy night...and we came armed with the special snow promo codes from the e-blast that Concentrics sent out. Got three appies with drinks for under $20 - a magic night with a magic price!
(4)Thomas S.
After eating at Murphy's, I read an article in Creative Loafing that mentioned Concentric would be shuffling their Executive Chef's around at ONE.midtion and Murphy's. The dishes I ate and the experience may all be changing next week. Then again, some of the staples and well-executed dishes could be staying, I don't really know at this point. In any case, this is one of those wish-Yelp-had-half-a-star scenarios, for a solid 3.5 out of 5. Did day-3 of the Atlanta flood have an effect on my experience? With water dripping on my shoulder the entire time, I would say yes. You could probably set a clock to the consistency of the droplets. With homes underwater and major interstates shut down 2 days later, I consider water on my shoulder is hardly a nuisance. For a brunch on a Saturday at noon there was a fairly concise menu with wide-ranging cuisine options. We ordered the Pork Chop, Corned Beef & Hash, a Hamburger, and Chilaquiles. The Hamburger was good, though I question if it was worth $10 or not. Corned Beef & Hash tasted great, but seemed lacking in corned beef. The Pork Chop, if a little dry, was excellent. There seemed to be caveats to the whole meal, but all in all it was a pleasant break from the rain to sit, enjoy brunch, and drink a cup of coffee. The service was great though, and I can't ask for much more than that.
(3)H B.
Did another ladies brunch and this time we chose Murphy's in the highlands. It has a very tiny waiting area and I'm sure the bar patrons weren't thrilled with the random elbows and purse punches. Really neat wine selection and area that you could purchase by the bottle or the case. Now to the food. The pastries were amazing. Biscuits with jelly were pretty tasty but the rest was just ok. Good service, cocktails poured with a heavy hand, great atmosphere.
(3)Diana L.
My boyfriend and I went last night just to get desserts. There's a complimentary valet parking for Murphy's customers, so that was nice. This place was packed at 8:45PM. We waited about 30 minutes because we didn't make a reservation before hand. While we were waiting, we saw a lot of delicious looking and smelling dishes. Everything looked so tasty. My name was called and we were seated at a nice little table. We ordered the Dessert Trio- bonzo cake, vanilla bean panna cotta, tollhouse pie. All three were delicious. With this, I had a glass of moscato d'asti. This went perfectly! The service was great as well. I am definitely coming back here to eat brunch and dinner!
(4)Maureen P.
Very good food. Everything we had was terrific. Only drawback was we had reservations on a Friday night and had to wait 20 minutes for our table.
(4)Eleanor D.
I've been to Murphy's several times before but this trip left my husband & I a little less than satisfied. I thought it would be a nice birthday dinner for him, but we left wishing we had gone somewhere else. The meal was nice enough but nothing stood out; and nothing really memorable. Our wine was okay, the soup billed as chorizo/black eyed pea had no trace of meat in it; and both of our fish entrees weren't as seasoned as we'd had hoped. Service was good, but again nothing extraordinary. We'll try some other places before making our way back here for a special occasion.
(3)Michelle C.
After reading reviews here on YELP we went for brunch Sunday morning. We came right before the crowd. We sat immediately at the bar instead of waiting on a table (the host promised it would be within 15-20 mins). The elbow room was kind of tight but still ok. The wait staff/bartender took our order and gave us enough time to choose our entrees from the menu. I ordered the shrimp & grits and the hubby ordered the 3 egg breakfast (added mushrooms & peppers) with chicken sausage, and an order of pancakes. He said the eggs were ok but the chicken sausage was delicious (it was). The pancakes were light. I really enjoyed my shrimp & grits but the hubby didn't like it. It had a different twist with the tomato and andoille sausage sauce. The four large shrimp were cooked perfectly and very tasty. Grits were good but could've used more grits. Overall we loved the location, lots of people watching, the complimentary valet service (is valet ever really complimentary?) was fast and friendly. The food was delicious and the staff was happy and friendly. Will definitely return.
(5)Lexi E.
Lucas, lucas, lucas... whatever would I do without you? For someone who doesn't eat meat you sure suggest some yummy things. You always get me to eat dessert during lunch and turn me on to some great wines at a great price point. If Murphy's was a beautiful girl than you are the diamonds that adorn her. jaz
(4)David B.
First I am from the north. I have to say that I enjoyed dinner as did my clients (from the deep south). We enjoyed a slew of starters which were wonderful. I ordered shrimp and grits which i thought was very good. The only comment made by my group was that Murphs use tiny shrimp instead of jumbo. By the way the pecan pie was amazing and the service was very good. I was shocked how busy they were on a Wednesday night, and the restaurant was very loud. Great dinner
(4)Brandon S.
Having been to Murphy's several times for lunch and dinner, I can say they always have a nice atmosphere and pretty good food to my liking. There was a good amount of people waiting for tables on a Saturday night. We had reservations through Open Table so we waited a minute tops before we were seated. I had the spinach and sausage meatloaf which was delicious. The S.O. had the salmon which she enjoyed as well. It was little undercooked to her liking but the server quickly had the kitchen cook it some more. They have some good desserts with their signature being the Tollhouse Pie I believe. I had a chocolate chip cookie for $1 which was good. Our main server was cool but another server in the area seemed to check on us more and took care of a few requests. Parking in the area is tight due to several restaurants nearby but they do offer complimentary valet with a receipt. I've never had a bad experience at Murphy's and would absolutely return.
(4)Kabir S.
It's Sunday morning, I got here at 12:43, valeted and was told it was an hour wait. This is a great way of managing expectations. Even though I am still not seated at 1:48, I was told in advance and don't feel salty. I have a larger party (9) so it is understandable. My fiancée says the crowd is apart of the "experience". We are different, I like to experience the food with my friends, not wait hours, but it's only been about an hours 20 minutes. It's 2:00 now. They are accommodating me very well. It's cold and I got hot tea easily, even with the large crowd. 2:09, we are seated!!! It's Mimosa time! The food got here in good timing and was good. The special was Chicken and Waffles. Delicious. The staff was polite, and attentive. I would definitely recommend this establishment.
(4)Stormtrooper H.
When you get tired of waiting in line for Sunday Brunch with everyone else, simply walk across the street to Highland Tap which is one of the best kept brunch secrets in Atlanta and not more than 50' away. No wait. Solid food. Amazing staff.
(2)Jill G.
Great staff, nice atmosphere, good food! I went to Murphy's on a Friday for lunch with a friend, we arrived not long after noon. Parking was kind of tough to find but once we got in the restaurant, despite it being pretty busy, we were seated right away. My friend ordered the special, paella, and I ordered the brisket sandwich. I thought the paella portioning looked a little small but my friend said it was a perfect serving and very tasty. My sandwich was good sized and very delicious as well. For desert I had the dark chocolate espresso cookie and my friend had the a single scoop of sorbet. The cookie was just okay but the sorbet looked amazing with fresh ripe berries on top! Our server was extremely friendly and professional. We sat and talked for a long time after our meal and she kept checking on us and refilling our drinks without seeming pushy and wanting us leave. Overall I had a great experience and I will definitely come back to Murphy's soon!
(4)Isam R.
I had always heard of Murphy's but never ended up going since the wait was always ridiculous for brunch! My girlfriend finally dragged me there and I was very pleasantly surprised. I had the "Linda's Omelette" (I think that's what it was called) which had spinach, mushrooms, onions and was topped with cheddar cheese. Absolutely delicious, and our food was out in no time which was particularly impressive considering how busy they are! As a server, I was dying to see their kitchen because I wanted to see how they managed to be so orderly and quick in such a crunch. Anyways, the lack of one star is just because our service wasn't the best (not terrible, but I expected a bit more than what we got. The hostesses were a bit abrupt/rude and our server was just a bit slow, but I assume they were just really stressed because of the rush. Will definitely be back though!
(4)Dawn T.
I love Murphy's. It is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere. I will always go to Murphy's when I am visiting Atlanta. The grouper is one of the best fish dishes I have ever eaten. Murphy's wine selection is great. The creme brulee is outstanding. I have been to Murphy's for a group holiday party and wine tasting and was also quite pleased with our meal and our whole experience.
(5)Maggie R.
We stopped at Murphy's for brunch on our way out of Atlanta, and we were very glad we did. Once seated, they brought delicious biscuits (and I don't usually put those two words together) and muffins. The menu had many appealing items, making it hard to choose. I split the Corned Beef Hash with a girlfriend. They brought it out in two separate dishes, each serving with two perfectly poached eggs at no extra charge. The freshly prepared dish was great, and the mustard horseradish sauce was a perfect touch. The restaurant itself was cute. Service was good. Food was great.
(4)Steve W.
I'm sorry but this was the worst Sunday brunch I've had in a long time. I figured with all the great reviews this place was worth a try, WRONG! Shrimp and grits is one of my favorite brunch choices and Murphy's was by far the WORST I've ever had. The grits were covered in a runny tomato based sauce which made them runny also. The andouille sausage tasted like dish soap. My friend could not finish her corned beef hash due to runny and overpowering horseradish sauce. YUCK!!!!! I do want to mention the cinnamon roll we shared was excellent. As we waited the half hour for our table we walked across the street and viewed Highland Tap's menu, so sorry we didn't stay there!!
(1)David B.
Murphy's was a very cute restaurant with great service, but the food was marginal at best. I hat to give bad reviews, but don't waste your money!
(2)Wai Sze Z.
Visited Atlanta for a wedding and only had one weekend to eat our hearts out. Dinner courtesty of Yelp's raving reviews. So many good options to choose from. We ended up with the following: Chicken Soup (soup of the day) - phenomenal, probably one of our best. It tasted like it's been cooked for hours. Very fresh and the extra kick of spice hit the spot. It was a creamy version but did not feel heavy at all. Mains: Burger(great) and Shrimp & Grits (delicious and perfectly portioned) Sides: Grilled asparagus (crunchy and touch of salt, perfect) & Truffle Mac N Cheese (delicious. anything topped w. truffle is fantastic) Overall, we loved it here. The service was great. We both at a booth facing the center of the restaurant and everyone seemed to enjoy their meals. It's a spacious restaurant. Great for parties.
(4)Sharon E.
The meal was under seasoned, the waitress never told us the specials ( I heard another server telling another table what the specials were after we placed our order) and our coffee was never refilled. The wine room was nice though even though the wine was overpriced.
(2)Winston G.
Parking is difficult during the weekdays for lunch, but I enjoyed the lobster cobb salad here for lunch, and hope to come back here again to try out dinner. I also hear their brunch is great, so I'll update this review when I have more to say. However, the lobster cobb is well made, and a bit more unique than other places, as they give you a "log" of lettuce with lobster, bacon, and dressing poured over it.
(4)Katie C.
I've been to Murphy's for dinner before but this was my first time experiencing their brunch. I've heard rave reviews, bordering on fanatic, about their crab cakes benedict and since I has a coupon I decided this weekend it was going to happen. We got their right at the peak of brunch time, but since it was so beautiful outside on Sunday we didn't mind waiting. I tried to get a drink from the bar, but the lady bartender was adamantly ignoring me to the point where I gave up because I was obviously disturbing the buckhead betty sitting in front of me at the bar. So instead we sat outside for about 45 minutes until being called to our table. Probably the worst placed table in the restaurant, it was shoved into a corner and placed so close to the table next to us that my friend never even saw our waiter's face because he was always behind him rather than to the side of us. I, of course ordered the crab cakes benedict with hash browns and my friend ordered the southwest frittata with an extra side of cheese grits so we could share the hash browns and grits. Our waiter brought out a basket of muffins and biscuits. I only had a biscuit and it was really, really good. They serve it with honey butter which is a weakness of mine. My friend said the muffins- maybe carrot- were also good. Our food came out promptly and the crab cakes benedict were as delicious as everyone had said. The cakes were very meaty and not bread-y at all and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The only beef I had was with the hash browns. They don't tell you on the menu that it comes with diced raw peppers and onions on top, which would have been good to know because I don't like raw peppers. But they were easily picked out and didn't ruin the potatoes. The grits were also good, if not a little too cheesy (i know, when is anything too cheesy right?) but the sharpness of the chedder really overwhelmed the grits. But that was also not a big deal because by the time I got to the grits, I was super full. So if I had never been to Murphy's before this time, I would have given them only three stars, but since I have had several great dinner experiences here, they're getting four stars. Just be warned that there are several really bad tables you might be sat at if the restaurant gets hoppin'.
(4)louis n.
Best Brunch place in the Highlands! I love the atmosphere, open and plenty of light. Great place to bring the parents for mother's day or any special family occasion. The food is top notch and serves great mimosas and bloody mary. Get their early to save your seat. Weekends are brutal, prepare to wait a good minute.
(4)Belle S.
This is such a great place to go for breakfast in a cute little area. They have unique items, often with Southern influence and serve fresh bread and muffins while you wait for your food. The atmosphere is cheery and natural. I also like how the menu changes often, but still is a hit. I have also been here for dinner and was not as impressed, but it was still good.
(5)Isabella S.
Lovely. Dishes made with care and attention to detail. The Atlantic salmon steak was seared to a tee-one of the best salmons I've ever had. The banana bread pudding was pure indulgence. Very friendly service. Zero complaints.
(4)Ashley H.
the atmosphere was romantic and cozy, waiter was super friendly, food was yummy. I went there for dinner with a friend on a Tuesday night, and the place was almost full by the time we got out (7pm). it's a cute place for a casual dinner date. I heard their brunch is nice as well.
(4)Liz L.
Dude. Seriously. I freaking love Murphy's. Their brunch is AWESOME - their orange juice is RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME - and their dinner is SUPERB. Truth. This place deserves that many capitalized adjectives. Plus, the inside is super homey and cute, and they have excellent waitstaff, particularly this one dude who we had last weekend as our waiter for brunch, who was about 40ish, tall, slightly large. I'm trying to describe him so maybe he'll get a raise or something. Do waiters get raises? Probably not, but still. He was very cool. If you get here before noon you are golden, and will hardly wait at all. Skip church. Come here instead. God will totally understand.
(5)Chriss F.
I had the swordfish for din din which was fabulous ! Brunch on Sunday is prob the best in Atlanta especially when you can sit outside. Their bakery has some nice, fresh selections. The wait isn't too bad on the weekends if you can sit at the bar and have a drink in the mean time.
(4)Annie R.
I LOVE Murphys! The food is fantastic! It looses a star for the wait/not accommodating reservations. I have been here a number of times for dinner and brunch. For dinner the Guinness Braised Brisket is FANTASTIC, really one of the best meals I have ever eaten. They also have great truffle mac and cheese. Favorite item on the brunch menu is the corned beef hash and eggs it comes with this horseradish sauce it is amazing as well. This place is really fantastic, minus the wait (even with reservations), the food and service are excellent. Try this place!
(4)Kristen M.
Food is consistently good at Murphy's - excellent service. Last time I had the artic char w/ lemon risotto & it wasn't that flavorful, but every other time I have been there it was great so maybe it was just an off night for that dish. My brother had the mussels for an app and the broth was delicious.
(4)Adisa N.
I absolutely love this place. Always have and always will. There aren't many restaurants like it in Atlanta. Quaint, good food, and good people. They are very supportive of the community as evidenced by our relationship with them. I think the one thing that I love the most about it is that Tom Murphy is always on hand and so friendly. Try The Big Murph, try the trout, try the catch of the day. Try it all. You can't go wrong with this menu.
(4)Wes A.
This place makes me want to live in Atlanta. The service is fabulous, and the food is flavorful. The menu offers a number of healthy options but don't forget to save room for the homemade cornbread and muffins. They are simply divine! It is quite honestly one of the best brunch spots I've been to.
(5)Mm H.
Went Sunday for brunch and had to wait 45 minutes, not a big deal expected a wait. But when we got to our table the server was not friendly and never told us about the specials that day. I had the shrimp and grits and they were ok, shrimp was over cooked and one even had a piece of shell on it. Would give it a second chance but not that great place that some make it out to be.
(3)Jamie G.
I will preface this by saying that I've been to Murphy's only once. So this review is based only one that one experience...but WHAT an experience! So this dinner was a big deal for me...my boyfriend and I went there to celebrate my being accepted into grad school, and due to taking pre-requisite classes beforehand, we're on a budget. Anyway, I booked the reservation online and when we got there, we were seated within five minutes. I was a bit concerned because they sat us on the patio and it was in the middle of one of the first cold snaps last fall, but the patio was heated very nicely. Our server's name was Nick. He was extremely friendly and attentive. When I was trying to select a glass of wine to drink, he asked me about my personal tastes and based on that feedback, introduced me to the best wine I've ever had (I can't remember what it was off the top of my head, but I think I'd recognize it if I saw its name again). I started out with the chicken and tomato soup as an appetizer--AMAZING!! Just the right amount of chicken mixed in with the broth and tangy tomatoes. My boyfriend ordered the Guinness brisket and I had the spinach meatloaf. AMAZING!!! Now, my boyfriend is very much a meat and potatoes guy to begin with, but when he took his first bite and practically rolled his eyes in the back of his head, I took that as a good sign. My meatloaf was amazing, as well as the mashed potatoes that came with it. I had to stop myself from eating it so that i could save room for dessert. Speaking of dessert... also amazing! (I know, I'm wearing out that word.) We got a slice of tollhouse pie and they also had some sort of special dessert that night...some sort of chocolate cake a la mode. Everything was wonderful. Very rich, top-notch ingredients. Going back to Nick, he made the experience really fun. His brother happened to be serving the next section over, so with their banter back and forth it was like getting free entertainment in addition to a wonderful meal! Again, I've only been once, so I know some people may dismiss this review since I don't have multiple experiences upon which to base it. But my first visit was so amazing, that I definitely will be back.
(5)Vang H.
My brunch experience this time was even better than the last. Upon being seated, we started with a peach belini, (the best) bloody mary (I've ever had) and a sugar covered Irish scone. Perfect start to the meal while we lamented over what we were going to order. We decided to go with the shrimp & grits and the Murphy's brunch special for the day- a version of the benedict involving some delicious pork tenderloins. I enjoyed my juicy (what I have dubbed) "Chipotle pork benedict" but I found myself wishing I had ordered the shrimp & grits. Some places around town have a tomato based sauce but Murphy's got it right! Service was great as the 2 different servers we had were very upbeat and provided a great dining experience. I look forward to coming back after I finish my rotation of brunch places! (Reviewing for brunch, but the dinner here is excellent as well).
(5)stephanie m.
Oh, man. My tummy is totally overflowing with happiness right now. The boy and I went on our first date in a while here tonight. The Scoutmob coupon was a huge factor in our Murphy's decision, as was rave reviews by his parents. We arrived a bit before 7:00 PM on a Thursday night and were seated immediately on the patio, which we were hoping for. We started with the mussels and fries, which were absolutely mindblowing. The white wine sauce that the mussels arrived in was to die for, and I found myself eating a fry or two after trying suuuuuper hard to resist. They were thickly cut and pleasantly potato-y, which is what a fry should be, after all! At the waitress's suggestion (I couldn't decide between the beet or goat cheese salads), I went with the crispy goat cheese salad with the dressing on the side. The salad came with one big goat cheese fritter, candied walnuts, and delicious chunks of pear. I'm glad I asked for the dressing on the side, because it didn't add anything to the salad and I definitely didn't want the extra calories. The salad was fantastic without any dressing - it totally carried itself with the greens and toppings. The boy picked the Maine salmon, which had a delicious soy glaze, quinoa, and roasted veggies. He raved about it, and I definitely had a couple of bites. Salmon was cooked PERFECTLY. A+++++++++
(5)George H.
Murphy's has a very good location. The valet parking makes making your reservation very easy. The location is merely across the street. The wine list is impressive. The macaroni and cheese is a wonderful side as is the spinach. The pork shank is delicious when available and the shrimp is grits is wonderfully tasty.
(4)Bill K.
Brunch was just ok, everything tasted fine but there was nothing outstanding and one of our items wasn't served hot.
(3)Clarice C.
this place is SO cute. the food and drinks are also delicious. came for brunch last weekend and there was even a wait at 2:30pm! if that's not a good sign, i dont know what is! got the bellinis to start - would def recommend! they also give you a muffin and biscuit basket to start. who doesn't love that?! tried the crab cake eggs benedict, eggs slum mulligan, and eggs virginia highlands...ALL DELICIOUS!! can't wait to go back and try more dishes! parking might be kind of tough but they have free valet.
(5)David H.
This review is specific to brunch at Murphy's. I appreciate Murphy's slightly different take on brunch than the other usual suspects (e.g., the standard issue "southern" breakfast): they're got a bit of variety with frittatas, challah french toast, chilaquiles, etc. plus the expected items. I really liked the complementary bread basket -- biscuits and muffins and assorted preserves. I enjoy their challah french toast, and their take on shrimp and grits is among my favorite renditions I've had in Atlanta. The tables are a bit close, and like any other popular place, it can get crowded. I've had everything from good to mediocre service here, so it varies, but overall Murphy's is a welcome component in my rotation of Saturday brunch places.
(4)William M.
So I'm pretty pleased. Shoulda had the brisket sandwich that I came for though. Had the fried fish sandwich. Remember that I gave you four stars but when it got to the table with fries, pickle and wilted lettuce, it looked like I super-sized a fillet o fish. Clearly better than McDs but really not the best choice. Chicken quesadillas looked good and the brisket sandwich was great. Wine list is pitch perfect. Beer list is filled with non traditional, but quality choices. Decor is good, parking blows. Service was better than expected, Casey.
(4)Georgia B.
We had a great meal on a Sunday evening recently. Five of us had an early dinner before sending two off to the airport. We shared the flatbread as an appetizer, which we loved. They also offer bread and olive oil which is very good. Three of us had the shrimp and grits, one the meatloaf and the other had chicken. Bottom line, everyone loved their food. We added truffle macaroni and cheese as a shared side, which was yummy, and for dessert: the doughnuts with coffee. It was an excellent meal with excellent service. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgable, helpful, and did not rush us-my favorite combination for good service.
(4)Chris B.
I've only been here for brunch, so I can't speak to their other meals, but brunch was SOLID. I got the southwest frittata and it was very tasty and plenty of food. One person I was with got the "eggs slum mulligan" which also looked very good. They didn't have sweet tea which was a big minus for me (yes, I like to have sweet tea even at breakfast, don't judge) but they were kind enough to bring some sugar syrup concoction with my unsweet tea. Also, the service was a tad slow, but it was a sunday at lunchtime so it was pretty crowded. All in all, very good spot for brunch.
(4)Chloe M.
Fall is a particularly exciting time at Murphy's when the famed Crispy Pork Shank makes a special repeat appearance. A massive piece of meat, it looks intimidating. The product of many hours of cooking, the result is a super crispy outside and extremely tender inside. Believe me, you will make a favorite out of it. Vegetables available in season are included; at this time, lightly sautéed napa cabbage are available as a side. If there is one thing on the menu that you must try this Fall, this one is it.
(4)Stephanie C.
Yum, yum, yum. Food awesome. Service great. Location fabulous. Atmosphere fun and cool. I have only been here during brunch and I think that this is the best place to get brunch in Atlanta. I would order a mimosa to start. Then I would order any of their omelets. They are all really good. My husband had some pork dish and he said the pork was moist which is very unusual. The wait might be a little long, but hang in there. It is worth the wait.
(5)A K.
The food was great and the desserts were amazing!!! Also, great service and the ambiance is nice and cozy! Loved it.
(5)Kelly P.
I must say that I do love to dive into their brunch, despite the long wait time on any given weekend. It's like waiting to get on a rollercoaster... metaphorically speaking that is. You wait, and wait and maybe wait a little longer (while enjoying some coffee from Aurora) and chit chatting with your friends. All the while anticipating what special they will be offering, or if you will get your old favorite dish. Finally, you are seated... hold on to your taste buds! I opted for the Eggs Virginia Highland. Sauteed mushrooms and spinach atop foccacia bread with a poached egg smothered in tomato hollandaise. Add the side of hasbrowns with red and green peppers and you have a YUM-DIDDLY-DO-DA meal!! Friends enjoyed the crab cake benedict (old favorite) and the special Monte Cristo benedict (needless to say order envy occured). At the end of the ride you are filled with satisfaction, but not so stuffed that you feel like you need to take a "time out" by the kiddie rides... There are great places to eat brunch all around the highlands and this one is at the top of the list with La Tavola, Eclipse Di Sol and American Roadhouse.
(4)Mario R.
Each experience has been worse than the previous. The Pros: Ummmmm...The bar? The Cons: The reward system is inherently flawed: Any point system that only allows you to redeem in specific increments instead of stored value is garbage. Unless your meal happens to land on a number with a zero at the end be prepared to come out of pocket (even if you have thousands of points...) The price of the meals are not warranted. $16.00 for Shrimp & Grits: pretty par I guess anywhere else, but for 6 shrimp and three teaspoons of grits...no thanks. I mean seriously you could at least heap on the cheapest grain money can buy. This can also be applied to the Lobster Cobb. I pick up food here once a week (Client Suggested) and most of the time an item is missing from my to-go order. My first to-go experience here was a disaster: the bartender was abrasive at best and waited until I showed up to inform me half of the items I ordered were no longer available. "Oh I'm sorry, I saw it on your website" Not a valid argument. Murphy's if you can hear me, please get your shit together!
(2)Tiffany O.
I love, love, love their brunch! Although their is generally a wait if you can't drag yourself out of bed at a reasonable hour first thing on a Saturday or Sunday morning, it is well worth it. Snag a cup of coffee (or a mimosa) and enjoy the freshly baked muffins and biscuits while you wait for the delicious main course. Enjoy the Eggs Virginia Highland, Portabello Frittata, Chilaquiles, or Crab Cakes Benedict. The service and food quality have been great everytime I have been.
(4)Lisa A.
While Murphy's is not my favorite place for brunch, I have enjoyed all my visits. I don't think they have the biggest brunch menu, but the friendly service and good time vibe that rings through Murphy's, more than makes up for it. They also have a nice little wine section and they carry some of my favorites from Ca. I have yet to make it to one of their wine tasting events, but it is on my list of things to do.
(4)W W.
Three words: shrimp and grits Butter helps the food taste great Drink wine, eat brunch, live
(5)Marie L.
Food was ok but they can greatly improve their sanitation habits! My family & I went there on New Year's Day and we were seated in direct view of the bathrooms. I saw a waitress restock toilet tissue & collect and carry the trash out with her apron on. She came back inside & started serving customers without changing her apron. She also dumped a picture of ice water in the bathroom sink! I brought it to my server's attention & she apologized for us having to see the unpleasant sight. She stated that garbage is collected at the end of shifts and that was not supposed to have happened. She brought it to the manager's attention and he approached our table. His explanation was that they do it all the time and the garbage had to be taken out because it's better than letting it accumulate. He then stated that he didn't witness the ice being dumped. Although I offered to show it to him, he refused. Since they don't mind the sloppiness of how they serve in front of us, I don't want to imagine what happens in the kitchen! My 2-star rating was for the flavor of the food. The is not a rating to describe the rest. I will not be going back!
(2)Sara C.
I must have walked into Murphy's looking full of food and cash, because I left rather empty on both accounts. The evening became rather comical, almost like a children's educational spoof on the number two. It took asking two different waiters at least twice for most everything. And the complimentary bread only came two pieces at a time. If I'm paying a week's worth of groceries for your wine tasting and food, I think you can handle a mini-loaf. It seemed to get even more bizarre when everyone else at the restaurant seemed to be enjoying the small food portions and wine, while my friend and I were looking over our glasses not tasting anything to write home about. Meanwhile, appetizers with only two crab cakes went to the table next to us while we tried the mussels. Too fishy to be fresh. Then we joked about splitting the pork chop dinner...that there was probably just one pork chop for the $19 entree. It was classic when the waiter said yes, there was only one. And it was neatly cut in two for us to share on a pile of tasty mashed potatoes that were unfortunately not much bigger than that half piece of pork chop. Sure, they were probably busy with the wine tasting and the regular crowd, but getting only four pieces of bread, fishy-tasting seafood, overdone pork chop and potato portions that would make the Irish cry was not worth $30. Sure it was funny...but I seriously questioned the viability of Murphy's as a wine expert when the wine tasting didn't even come with any palate cleansers. Instead you have to hound the wait staff for your two slices of bread...as if the money they are making off overcharged potatoes isn't enough to spot some dough elsewhere.
(2)Ashley C.
My boyfriend and I went to Murphy's after an exhausting walk to Piedmont Park from my place in VA High ( I was inspired that morning/afternoon). Since we were still kinda full from our visit to Taco Mac for lunch earlier that day, we decided not to spoil the Murphy's dining experience and to just get drinks. I had the Margarita and my boyfriend had a White Russian. They were both probably some of the best drinks we've ever had. It was as if the bartender knew the delicacy of our unique individual palates and took them for a dance.
(4)Beth B.
They have a very friendly staff. The wine list is good and affordable. The food is excellent, I have had the shrimp and grit cakes, roasted chicken and the tilipia. They were all great. Desserts here are the way to go. The Bonzo is a must-try.
(4)Michael S.
Absolutely a great experience every time. Charming, delicious, fresh, tasty, cozy, and hospitable. The staff is always knowledgeable about the food, the ingredients used are top notch, not the BS cisco products you find elsewhere, and the people at the door, including Tom Murphy, who can often be seen walking around, are so hospitable. I love to eat lunch here, but it's famous for the brunch, and the dinners are excellent too. They have an amazing wine list and a retail wine shop inside the store. For lunch, i get the soup of the day and then alternate between the specials and the spinach and chicken burger, which is awesome. occasionally i'll get an entree salad, or a flatbread. the desserts are worth saving room for. all in all a great experience.
(5)Mark E.
Ate at Murphy's for the first time in quite a while this evening. The food was fine - good but nothing outstanding. The service however left something to be desired. It's certainly not what it used to be. Murphy's best days are behind it.
(2)Jill G.
So,somehow I just had my first brunch at Murphy's this weekend. The line is always too long, you know... Anywho, best Bloody Mary I've had in quite some time. Seriously. Right amount of spice, alcohol, and accoutrements. The food, though, was variable. The Virginia Highland poached egg dish needed some seasoning. The cheese grits were freaking awesome. They were the smaller grit which allows for a creamier texture. They were really cheesy, and I didn't need to add salt. When I go back, I'm going to ask for some sort of Bloody Mary-cheese grits combo meal.
(4)Jen K.
Murphy's is the weird kind of restaurant that can host your power lunch, that you can bring your parents to for brunch, or that can offer you a romantic dinner for two. It has been all these things for me, but today it was my business lunch spot. We got here early around 11:30am and it was pretty empty. It was filled by the time we left at 12:30 - other Emory people, moms with strollers, people already at the bar, etc. Service was excellent, as usual. I ordered the crab cake sandwich with fries, which was absolutely delicious. Definitely not a previously frozen crab cake, and the smoky chili mayo really makes it perfect. Coworker had the daily special, which was fried tilapia tacos. Sounded amazing, but unfortunately there were bones left in the fish. Pretty awkward to have to keep picking those out of your mouth. This is the first issue I have ever had in the many times I've gone here, so I am willing to cut them some slack. Still one of my favorite lunch spots.
(4)Cousin D.
Went here a couple of times but will probably not go back. Everything was fine, just not very memorable meal for the $$$. Service was okay, food okay, valet.......okay........that's about it.
(3)Mark C.
This is one of my all time favorites. Great food, great staff, just absolutely love it. Anytime someone is visiting or asking about restaurants in the area, this is where I direct them. The fried kalamari *sp? appetizer was absolutely amazing! My plate of the pork loin daily special was excellent. It was the only thing that could keep me from the entree steak salad.
(5)Lauren H.
Our party went to Murphy's on a Friday night and the place was packed. We had 8 in our group, but the restaurant still accommodated our rather large party well. The atmosphere is great, like a lot of other restaurants in the morningside neighborhood there's about 10 smaller rooms that make up this place. To drink everyone at our table had water for a REASON... One lady at our table had been to Murphy's before and ordered just two glasses of wine (It is a wine bar, afterall). When they got the bill she said it was $30.00?! Apparently, this place sells wine by the half glass... So if you want a full glass, your going to pay... Maybe this is something wine connoisseurs do, but it's a little strange if you ask me. They give you oil and bread before the meal. To eat I ordered the shrimp skampi. It's about a $16 plate and was really tasty. The only downside to this meal is that there are only about 5 shrimp on the plate, the shrimp ARE large though... They are served over a bed of rice with spinach and a creamy (almost white colored) sauce. If you are very hungry do not order this because it will not fill you up (I weigh 105lbs and was not full when I left). Honestly, the people who got salads got the most food for the price! When we were trying to leave it took our server for ever to get us the check (And we were talking up a lot of his tables, you'd think they would want to get us out of there). Overall I gave this place three stars because the food was good, service was just so so, but the price is quite high... The bill WILL be more than your expecting and don't order any of the specials because they're all $25.00+... And there's no prices on them. There's too many other great restaurants in ATL for us to go back to this one...
(3)Stephanie A.
Dare I say Murphy's is almost an institution in Atlanta. It's nestled into the heart of Virginia Highlands and I can't imagine it will ever go away. Why would it? Inside you will find a wine shop, a bar area, outdoor climate friendly seating and a bakery. The inside dining area is cozy! It's expansive but many walls and homey decor make it feel incredibly intimate. The charm is undeniable. The waitstaff will charm you as well. Monday's are meatless. The meat is still on the menu but the beautiful bountiful produce available to atlanta is showcased on a meatless option menu. Brunch is popular here and you will find some brunch like items on the lunch menu if you happen to have a hankering for it on a weekday. Omlettes are always a good idea. The grilled artichoke starter is a winner. Three large split, de pricked and grilled til tender. The lemon aioli perfectly compliments them. I would refrain from ordering them on a date but have at it if your and old married couple or with your pals. The fried green tomato sandwich is a triumph. Tangy crunchy green tomatoes served up with a spicy jalepeno spread and gamey goat cheese to smooth it out. Grilled light brioche bread slices hold it all together. I loved it. Caesar salad has a delicious addition of fried onions to pair with the petite croutons. Light fresh dressing that is never accused of being gloppy. It's a great spot for ladies and business lunch. Dinner more of a relaxed scene but with finer foods that won't necessarily break the wallet. Don't miss the key lime pie or bakery in general. YUM!
(4)Addy C.
It's been almost two years and it's funny that the lunch menu hasn't changed all that much. I ordered the trout for lunch b/c it was so good last time. But this time - the trout was disappointing. It probably didn't help either that I had trout just the day before at Empire State South and it tasted so much better ... or maybe they just had better sides. Murphy's North Georgia Trout came w/ roasted broccoli & cauliflower, parsnip whips, and brown butter for $12. The veggies were nothing special, and b/c the "parsnip whips" looked like mashed potatoes, my brain was thinking mashed potatoes which confused my taste buds b/c it tasted like potatoes infused w/ perfume. Maybe I'm just not a fan of parsnips. My friend got the crabcakes but all I saw was a plate of mostly "matchstick potatoes." I forgot to ask if she liked the dish but she didn't offer an opinion so I assume it was ok. Service wasn't that great either - our server wasn't the warm & friendly type I'm used to getting when I come to Murphy's. He was very curt and made strange remarks that made me & my friend look at each other funny whenever he left our table. Overall 3 stars but keep in mind this is based on one lunch where we ended up with a bad server and maybe the wrong food choices. FYI - if your timing is good, you can usu. find nearby street parking on Virginia Avenue. Otherwise valet parking is available, too.
(3)Kim A.
Pricing ranges from $8-14 for brunch. Your whole party has to be there prior to being seated. I've typically gone on Saturdays and/or Sundays with anywhere between a 10-40 minute wait. They provide complementary bread (biscuits & muffins) - this is AMAZING!!! Unfortunately, they don't serve sweet tea, but they do have Batdorf & Bronson coffee - always a favorite of mine!
(4)Joyous S.
I have been here several times for brunch ...the first time I went was over six years ago however it is still a great place today! The wait lines are long on Sundays but they're worth the wait ...arrive early so that you can enjoy the wonderful selection of brunch items. The biscuits and breads are very yummy! I love the way they cooked my eggs!
(5)Chloe B.
I've been here several times for dinner and for brunch. This spot is definitely a brunch spot, the dinner was forgettable. Eggs benedict for the win! The pastries that you get before you order are also delicious. One of my top brunch spots in the A. Sit outside on the patio if you can and soak up the greatness that is the VA Highlands.
(5)Elie S.
Brunch was great: egg benedict and scones recommended. Dinner: try the lamb on Tuesdays :)
(5)Anita C.
I heard a lot of good things about the brunch here so I was very excited to try it. I was very disappointed. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and it has no flavor. It came with cheese grits and I think they put some grits in the cheese. I was disappointed but I think I would give it another try and hopefully it will change my mind. If I make it back I will update this review.
(2)Sol A.
I can't believe I haven't write a review from this place in the last three years I have been in Atlanta!. Maybe it's because my first impression of the place was not great (came in with my parents for typical southern food but ended up tasting average). But then, I discovered there brunch which I think is one of their main strengths. I have been here at least three times for brunch and always leave satisfied. I'm more of a sweet tooth, so I have tried the pancakes, waffles and sometimes I shared some of their different types of eggs with a friend. Food tastes good (but don't expect anything out of the ordinary), good coffee (and free refills) and the muffins that we got at the beginning were really good. Sometimes the place can get a little loud and it's tough to hold a conversation and it can get pretty jammed on weekends (and you can't make reservations). This is a good place for brunch on the weekends.
(3)Caleigh R.
Great meal and great company!! And holy moly, it was fast!! I don't know if it's because we arrived so late (9:20) or what, but our food came out quick! Bottle of The Prisoner was great. The brisket WAS as good as other reviewers claim. The sauces and vegetable combinations really add to it. And the meat was cooked just right! I had the redfish meal. I have never had this fish, but I thought it was chicken! It was good, but not as good as the brisket. My cousin swore on the mussels....oh my, that sauces amazing....must get them and soak up all the sauce with the delicious bread they bring out. Lovey, enjoy peeps.
(4)Brian C.
Come here at least once a week. Great classy bar to sit at, great wine selection and above average draft beer selection. Service is top notch at the bar and in the dining room. Everyone is friendly and knows a good amount about wine and the food they serve. The dinner menu is great--elegant American classics. Perfect portion sizes. And this restaurant is the kind of classy place where they could charge $20-30 per plate. But they don't. They have the perfect price point in the mid to upper teens through the twenties but not higher than that. My one minor "issue" is that the menu is ever so slightly limited. I basically only ever get one of two things here and it gets a bit repetitive after a while. Granted, that might be because I'm here so frequently, as mentioned. And I don't eat any seafood, and that would open up some menu options. The brunch is an institution and I don't go to it as much as I should. Great classic Atlanta restaurant. I have never been disappointed here and I come all the time. This place is doing many things right that I wish some other culinary hot spots in Atlanta would try imitate.
(5)Alyson S.
All I can say is tollhouse cookie pie. You may feel your pancreas scream for attention but spilt it with a couple friends. Always love the fish on the menu and the mussels with big french fries. Wonderful wine menu! If you are coming for brunch on a Sat or Sun make reservations on opentable. Happy dinning.
(5)Danny P.
This place is fabulous. Not only is the food amazing, but the ambiance is great. The area is a cute neighborhood feel. Always a plus that Valet is complimentary. I chose this place for a date. I made the reservations via Open Table. We walked right in and sat down immediately. Our server greeted us as soon as we sat down. My date was was unsure about what he wanted. My server was really patient and helpful. She answered all the questions we had. Her suggestions were spot on to what we were in the mood for. We started off with the mussels and a carrot soup. Both were delicious. The soup had a tartness to it that complimented well with saltiness of the mussels. For the main course he ordered the salmon. It was delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly. I had the pulled beef and it was fantastic. It fell apart easily and complimented well with the horseradish mashed potatoes. Overall the experience was great. Exactly what I wanted. I def. suggest this place for anyone that's new to Atlanta..
(4)Alicia L.
Minus the parking situation this place is a must. Me and my husband arrived a little before 12 on a Saturday, which we later learned is when the complimentary valet starts. We were greeted by smiling, friendly hostesses and seated right away. The atmosphere is inviting!! Our waitress was on point. She told us about the specials when we sat down and got our drinks and bread out pronto. We started with the crab cakes. Simply delicious!!! I had Linda's omelette w/egg whites and hash browns. It was HUGE and tasty! The hash browns are exceptionally good. My husband had the chicken salad sandwich and hash browns. The sandwich was HUGE but not tasty. When the waitress came back to check on us I told her he didn't like the sandwich so she asked if he would like something else. He ordered the crab cakes and was pleased. She was nice enough to take the sandwich off our bill. I will definitely dine here again but I think I'll have to find someone else to go with b/c my husband was not pleased.
(4)Allison W.
This restaurant is always pretty packed so we went early on a Sunday night. The wait staff was great and very helpful. I got the burger with bacon and blue cheese and it was awesome! Great atmosphere, definitely feels like a nice restaurant but not snooty. Highly recommend checking it out! I would also say to go at an off time. Since it is in Virginia Highlands parking can be a bit crazy at times.
(5)Gina A.
Consistently great food. Always check out the specials as they are always spot on. Nice wine paring too!
(5)Ling X.
Cute neighborhood ...ordered shrimp & grits - my first grits experience - it was yummy. We got a basket of pumpkin muffins and biscuits, which were nice to have while waiting for our meals. However, service was disappointing...after getting our drink orders, our waitress told us she'd be back to tell us the specials. Although it was busy (what brunch place isn't on the weekend?), I wanted to hear the specials since this was my first visit to Atlanta...she came by a few times to drop things off and would rush off without a word.
(3)Sabra R.
I used to LOVE Murphy's! Every time I visited Atlanta, I would stop in to get the caesar salad with pan seared salmon. And each time, I loved it. But the last two time I've visited, it was okay. It almost seemed thrown together and the salmon lacked the crisp exterior that it used to have. Disappointing.
(2)Emilia L.
I came to Murphy's during an odd time. I had literally just completed the Summerfest 5K race and joined my friends at Murphy's for a well-deserved breakfast. The boys had ordered the smoked Maine salmon and bagel and buttermilk pancakes. By the time my girlfriends and I joined them, having completed the race, they had demolished the food. My boyfriend highly recommended his smoked salmon bagel, so I ordered the same -- I opted for a toasted sesame bagel (you have a choice of toasted vs. non-toasted and sesame vs. regular). One friend ordered the same, but with a regular bagel and my other friend got the buttermilk pancakes as well. They provided a mini-basket of baked goods -- a couple of different muffins and one biscuit. It seemed like an odd assortment to share amongst us. I was too wired to eat any of the baked goods, though my BF commented the biscuit was delicious. Murphy's was expectedly packed due to Summerfest, so service took quite a while. I had to ask for silverware and water. My bagel finally arrived and it was amazing. It came with a slice of cream cheese (big enough to cover the bagel, no spreading needed), two thick slices of tomato, capers, thinly sliced red onion and a generous portion of smoked salmon. I was famished after the race, so I don't know if that had any effect on the taste of my bagel, but it was possibly one of the most delicious things ever. Towards the end of the meal, a male server/employee came up to my boyfriend, who had pulled a chair from a two-top to join us at the table for four, and said that it was a fire hazard to sit in the aisle. Understandable, but it was an unusual situation given that the two boys had eaten first at the table and then us three girls joined later. I'm glad he didn't say anything till after we were done eating, otherwise I would have been mildly annoyed.
(4)DARRYL V.
A nice local restaurant with a decent menu. Weekends are very crowded but good for a reservation for two. It's not large enough to accommodate parties of three or more.
(4)Sue M.
I never understood what all the fuss could possibly be about...brunch is brunch right? Well, I have to give Murphy's 2 thumbs up because the food absolutely exceeded my expectations. The service, not so much. We were a party of 6, arrived on Sunday at 11am-ish and prepared to wait. Our wait was exactly 45 minutes which was no problem at all. We enjoyed the complimentary peach muffins and biscuits while we waited to place our order. Our waitress was not very attentive (asked her for straws 3 separate times, had to ask her to refill our coffee after cups sat empty half way through the meal, asked another waiter to fill my sister's regular coffee after our waitress promised to come right back to fill her cup, etc) but the food was DELICIOUS! I had the corned beef hash (I don't know what kind of sauce they use in this dish but I fell in love with it). I also tried my Daughter's chicken sausage and french toast (yummy). Everyone enjoyed their food and I would have given 4 stars if our service had been better. Other staff seemed really friendly so I will go back!
(3)Shay W.
I LOVE this place. The food is really good. We always have great customer service. It is always a LONG wait and the parking isn't always great. They have valet sometimes.
(4)Batya G.
The food all looked delicious but because of overall poor service I had to cancel my order and did not get to sample it. I would return only if I was under no time restriction and did not need reliable service.
(3)Lindsey E.
I finally tried Murphy's last weekend and was not all that impressed. After driving by this place and seeing lines spilling out of the building every Sunday, I was expecting something fantastic. Maybe there was too much build up on my part, but I found the whole experience to be just "OK". My group of four waited about 45 minutes, which is pretty typical for brunch at noon in Atlanta. No big deal. The service was also okay- no complaints there. What I was not impressed with was the food. I ordered granola with banana and a side of house fries. The granola was not the best and the banana that was topping it looked like it was about 5 days past ripeness. The edges were brown and mushy. I'm a picky banana eater so this just didn't work for me. The house fries were just chunks of potato with pepper and onion. There was no seasoning whatsoever and they were bland and flavorless. My fellow diners weren't wowed by their food either. On a side note, 3 out of the 4 of us do not eat meat and we were informed that their biscuits contain lard and their grits contain chicken stock. Who cooks grits with chicken stock? Anyway, I can't fault the experience based on my chosen dietary restrictions- but I found this to be a bit strange. On a positive note, my bloody mary was scrumptious. Maybe next time I will just drink my breakfast!
(3)Nicole B.
I was here on Father's Day, so it was probably more crowded than the average Sunday brunch crowd. That being said, it was a long wait, and they wouldn't put my party on the list until everyone had arrived. I understand not seating till the complete party is there, but the reservation?? We ended up taking 3 seats at the bar after waiting 40 minutes and still not close to getting a table (despite being told initially it would be a 20-30 minute wait). I had the pulled pork and poached eggs, which was a bad choice -too heavy and greasy for brunch. The biscuits and muffins they serve before the meal were absolutely delicious, though. My friend was disappointed that they did not serve alcohol before 12pm, as she had been hoping for a Mimosa with brunch. Apparently this is an area ordinance though, so not Murphy's fault. The complimentary valet parking was a nice touch. Maybe on a different day with a different meal this could have been 4 stars, but my experience was a solid 3.
(3)Kate N.
Came here Sunday Morning for brunch. Definitely worth it!!! Love the complimentary bread/muffin basket!! Delicious banana chocolate chip muffin. We shared the Eggs Benedict with sides of Cheesy Stone Grits and bacon. We also ordered French Toast with a side of Corn Beef Hash. A little savory and a little sweet. Our morning experience at Murphy's was so pleasant we will for sure come back! It's also helpful that they have valet parking since it's difficult to find parking sometimes in the Virginia Highlands area.
(5)Daddy D.
Murphy's has been an Atlanta staple for me for the 14 years that I've lived in the highlands. You get spoiled by the great service, good food, and clean atmosphere. Unfortunately, the wait and cramped atmosphere take away from the experience. Four stars during the week...three for the weekend.
(3)Scott R.
One of my colleagues who resides in Atlanta took me to Murphy's for lunch. I ordered the fried green tomato and goat cheese sandwich and it was phenomenal! If I wasn't conducting business I would have ordered another. I look forward to my next visit.
(4)Kat W.
Went here for a late brunch on a Saturday. Loved the setting and was excited to visit and eat. Started out great, seated very quickly due to one member of my party arriving extra early. Soon after seating things slowly went not downhill...just nowhere. Our waitress went MIA a few times, not sure why and I think thats really the crux of things. We were gifted an order of biscuits and blueberry muffins, I say gifted because both were good and some bites were even great..lol I ordered the shrimp and grits. Seriously way overpriced for what a spoonful or two of grits, 4 shrimp and one still had the shell on it. The sauce was more a tomato paste type deal and not really what I was expecting at all. Add to that it was cold. I sent it back. Replaced it with a waffle, cheese grits, eggs and bacon which came up to $21. Seriously??? I was better off eating the spoonful of grits for $14. Mind you I'm not cheap but $21 for one waffle, cold grits, one egg and bacon?...yea not so much. My friend had the chicken salad and enjoyed it. My GF had the BBQ Pulled Pork dish and she enjoyed it as well. Stated most of the items were warm to cold but she was hungry and made it work. So I guess two out of three isn't bad. But I won't be coming back anytime soon.
(3)Tawni F.
I was taken here for a birthday treat, and I FELL IN LOVE. My wine, the beef brisket, everything was awesome. Our waiter was friendly and on top of his job. I will be back here soon.
(5)Dynomutt F.
Warning: Coming to Murphy's on a Sunday morning for brunch will quite likely lead a sane person to acts of perverse violence. The place is packed so full that the walls are about to burst, as you might see in an old cartoon when Popeye and Bluto are battling it out inside a small house. The crowd is about half hipster, half yuppie and half trendy middle-agers. Warning: Coming to Murphy's for Sunday brunch will make you forget math. If you ask for ketchup at Murphy's, they'll bring you single-serve glass bottles of Heinz. Warning: Murphy's will make you waste ketchup, and I'm not sure whether they recycle the glass bottles. The desserts look pretty awesome, but don't spend too much time staring at them through the glass, because you'll be blocking the route of servers into the bar area. Warning: When the going gets tough at Murphy's, the servers get cranky. Would you like to play a game? How many times did you hear, "Dude, I need a bloody Mary. I got sooo wasted last night!" while waiting in line at Murphy's for Sunday brunch? My high score is 11. Calgon, take me away... Food, 6/10. Overall, 4/10.
(2)Aris L.
i went here for brunch..the shrimp and grits are great..its a bit spicy..the services are good!! CONCLUSION = RECOMMENDED!
(4)Marcie G.
Ok I really, really, really loved this place! Located in the Virginia Highlands, it was a bit of a stretch for us, but we're so glad we went! They have a fabulous wine list with the NICEST bartenders ever. We liked them so much we ended up eating our entire meal at the bar! We ordered the standard burger and are SO glad we did! It was absolutely incredible. After our meal, the manager came out and gave us a few different drinks to try completely complimentary! I truly enjoyed my experience here! Can't wait to go back!
(5)John S.
Came here for dinner with some friends since we found a coupon for half of all concentric restaurants. I saw the reviews for it and was really looking forward to it, an I was definitely happy despite my high expectations. When we got there, 10 minutes late for our reservation actually, so we had to wait a bit but it was SO worth it. And actually, to start off with we got some wine at the bar, and since they'd had a wine tasting earlier we asked if they had any good wine from it. They had a white wine which he said was usually 17 per glass, but he gave it to us for the price of a 10 dollar wine on the menu, a nice gesture. Fast forward a bit, we sit down and very quickly a waiter comes and she is one of the nicest and most patient waiters I've had in a while. She described the special and then took our drink and appetizer orders and left. We got the pan-seared crab cakes appetizer, which is 2 small crab cakes with a side of smoked chili mayo and some vegetable escabeche. Small portion, but it more than makes up for it in flavor! I don't like vegetables so much, but the smoked mayo combined with the crab cakes was They had a tender texture with a crisp outside and you could really tell it work had been put into making it. Meanwhile, I ordered the special, which was grilled shrimp over rice among other veggies, and someone else had the red wine bbq salmon. It came with polenta cakes that were awesome, and the bbq sauce wasn't overpowering either. My dish was a pretty small portion, but again it more than made up for it in flavor. The shrimp was pretty much the best shrimp I've ever had, and the mixture of the rice and vegetables with a certain something else I'm forgetting tasted great and had a good consistency. I tried the salmon too, and that was good, but I was actually too proccupied with my own dish to sample the others much! Food aside, our waiter was really courteous and seemed happy to have us as I mentioned. And besides that, near the end of our meal the bartender came and asked us if we'd like to try one more wine that he thought we would like. It was a red wine from Barcelona, so I said sure. I thought it was pretty nice to recommend it to us like that, and the wine was great indeed. And as it turned out, we didn't get charged for them either. Wasn't a full glass, but still, it was pretty nice of him to let us try it. All in all, awesome place, the only thing is reservations need to be made since a lot of people know about how awesome this place is!
(5)Mandi T.
This is BY FAR the best brunch place in Atlanta. Amazing location, great service, coffee is special...I have never had anything on the menu I did not like! Grits, biscuits at the table, omelet, poached eggs...everything is amazing! All they need is a bigger restaurant!!!!!!!
(5)Nekia S.
Solid brunch place. Biscuits and muffins are yummy! Shrimp and grits sauce is like marinara, NOT a typical rue. Gross. Salmon and grits replacement was decent. But many other plates around the restaurant looked good.
(3)Debbi L.
I finally went to Murphy's for brunch on Sunday. I immediately loved the environment and was thoroughly impressed by their coffee ice cubes. My table dove into the homemade biscuits & honey butter, which may have been one of the best biscuits I have had in Atlanta. However, my entree fell flat. There were not many vegetarian options beyond pouched eggs, so I opted for the Santa Fe dish. The eggs could have used a little spice or added veggies for flavor. Despite the disappointment, I'd like to come back and try a different dish before I pass my full judgement on the establishment.
(3)Helen H.
Murphy's is one of those places that never disappoints or fails me whether its brunch, lunch, or dinner. Whenever I want to have a nice meal and a nice time and can't think of anywhere else or don't want to take a risk, I suggest coming to Murphy's. And because it's Southern-influenced, out-of-towners enjoy it greatly as well. I've also had several business lunches here as well. The only negative is that, although tasty, I wouldn't say anything on the menu is phenomenally imaginative or different. So.. I think I would rate it as a 4 star restaurant, but plus 1 star for reliability and consistency. Some items on the menu are seasonal and change from time to time. My all time favorite meal here was a flounder that was absolutely amazing 5 star i still dream about it to this day - but unfortunately it was a summer special and I never saw it again. In hopes of making it to "quick tips" below are my favorites for each meal (and they are on the regular menu): Brunch: Southwest Frittatta - somewhere in between an omelet and a true frittatta, pretty standard southwest breakfast flavors with chorizo, peppers, onions, cheese, sour cream etc... but all together with those crispy nacho strips it is pretty phenomenal Lunch: Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich - ok so the croissant makes this chicken salad sandwich a little indulgent but gosh darnit it is good... the halves of grapes in the chicken salad are super refreshing Dinner: Guinness Braised Beef Brisket - don't let the horseradish mashed potatoes description scare you for those horseradish haters out there... it's not a heavy horseradish taste... and with the sauce used on the beef brisket this makes one of my favorite meals ever - i have literally taken my fork and scraped the bottom of my plate clean..... several times.... once a waitress even jokingly said she should have caught it all on youtube.... (oops) Althought these are my personal faves, I've had almost everything on the menu here and you really really can't go wrong.
(5)Tilia M.
This palace was the last stop in my birthday extravaganza last weekend, and boy did it end on a high note. I have been to a million places to eat weekend lunch/brunch but had yet to come here, and I completely feel like I was denying myself this pleasure. We arrived at peak line-waiting hours, but, really, it wasn't that bad at all- maybe about 20 minutes. Everyone who worked there from the host to the servers, were all kind and attentive. I started with a yummy hot chocolate that came with a little almond biscotti, and was bad, so ate some of the delicious biscuits and muffins they placed on the table. I had the Southwest Frittata, but tasted the pancakes and Santa Fe eggs and the turkey sausage. YOU HAVE TO GET THE TURKEY SAUSAGE! Its so delicious. Really, everything was, especially my frittata and the pancakes. Anyway, overall, I had a great experience, and I'll definitely come here again for breakfast or brunch.
(5)Tonya C.
I was very excited heard alot of great things and it was just ok..... I came for lunch and was the only one here. The waitress was very useless. Never refilled my glass. Acted irratated when i asked what was good. But i move on.... I had the chicken spinach burger. Ehhhh it was barely warm n no flavor. The fries would have been great but wayyyyyyyyyyy to salty. White Choclate Creme brulee was just ok and not fresh. Sooo overall it was just okay. Nice looking place, but food..... Keep yelping.
(2)Catherine C.
There are days when I miss living in Atlanta. This was one of them. Virginia Highlands is such a sweet little area, and Murphy's was cooking up something good... We were planning on just grabbing a quick bite at Yeah Burger but whatever was steaming its way out of the kitchen had me making a beeline to Murphy's like Toucan Sam. I quickly browsed the menu and zeroed in on the shrimp and grits. Call it nostalgia, but I've been ordering shrimp and grits here in San Diego for weeks on end prior to my trip back to the southeast. I liked the spice and flavor attitude of their almost ratatouille style tomato sauce with andouille sausage, and the grits were grits that only the South can do. I do have to say that these were not necessarily THE freshest shrimp I've ever eaten, but they were okay, and the rest of the dish made up for it. I also ordered the grilled artichokes as an appetizer, and mamma mia, these were awesome!!! I will definitely try to make this one at home... never thought to put marjoram in with my artichokes! The lemon aioli was a nice pairing... I probably could have gone through an extra sauce dish or two of it. My friends got the mango chicken salad and guiness braised beef brisket. I didn't try the mango chicken salad, but my friend seemed to have thoroughly enjoyed his dish. I tasted the beef brisket, and it was good- very tender, and mildly seasoned. I even enjoyed the bread they served us-- there was a nice little variety to choose from, and I had something that appeared to be a soft sundried tomato breadstick, which was yummy. The olive oil that they served with the bread was very nice, with a very clear, clean taste and smell. Service was absolutely wonderful-- our waitress must have been one of the warmest, sweetest people on the planet. Just seeing the staff interact with one another, I felt like they really enjoyed their work environment, which is always nice to see in any place of business, and somehow it added to the appeal of their product. The ambience was trendy yet warm, classy but comfortable. We had outdoor seating on a cold winter night, and we were kept nice and toasty under their heat lamps. We had a wonderful experience, and I look forward to visiting again someday!
(4)Stacye B.
Although the wait can be a bit long, the food is fantastic. I've never been disappointed.
(4)Julia S.
I heart Murphy's! Went here a few weeks ago with some friends for lunch around noonish. Very nicely decorated but not pretentious. We were seated quite promptly. Our waiter was super-friendly, helpful, and made sure we had a WONDERFUL experience! Our food did not take long to come out. Definitely try the calamari for an appetizer, because it is cooked perfectly and comes with two delicious sauces that compliment it very well. Waiter always made sure to fill my cup and come back regularly for us to order our meals and desserts. Will definitely return here for dates with my husband and lunches with my friends!
(5)Eric G.
love it
(4)Rachel P.
Took a friend here for her birthday. She has CFD so she was thrilled about the gluten free options. The restaurant charged us $3 per person to slice her cake, but the service was great and the food was so good. I ordered the shrimp risotto. It was much better than the risotto I ordered at Sotto Sotto. And there was a pretty good wine selection as well.
(4)Mimi C.
Just came back from the most wonderful dinner @ Murphy's..... =) Wonderful company, wonderful food, wonderful ambiance. One could not ask for more. =) Perfect for a special occasion for a few people, a date, or a bigger group gathering...they have tables for all! We sat "outside" ... it's covered and heated.. very romantic setting with the strewn lights. I wanted something casual but showed off the Southern fare. Murphy's was actually our 5th selection & we were lucky to score a table at the last minute. The food was SO delicious, unique and fresh. We enjoyed ... SPICY CHICKEN AVOCADO soup -- lightly creamy and NOT salty!! =) Tender pieces of chicken complemented well w/ buttery avocado. =) STEAMED MUSSELS with white wine & large fries -- steamed mussels were really well flavored with the light sauce. Tender morsels of yumminess! Fries are HUGE .. you get 5-6 stacked like jenga pieces! SPICY SHRIMP AND GEORGIA GRITS andouille sausage stew, stone ground grits -- Very fresh large prawns. =) Wonderful surf & turf... stone ground grits gave a great texture contrast. GUINNESS BRAISED BEEF BRISKET horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, green beans -- tender, melt in your mouth medium rare perfection!! AUTUMN VEGETABLE MEDLEY spaghetti squash, brussel sprouts, kale, mushroom ravioli -- delicious and lightly sweetened mushroom ravioli. I never liked brussel sprouts as much as I did today!! Split a red velvet cake & tahitian vanilla creme brulee (hubby's fav dessert). These are HUGE and very very rich (especially that red velvie.. SO DENSE!)!! We couldn't finish them amongst 3 ppl !! ---our service was impeccable... waitress was so friendly, fun and knowledgeable (she rec'd a good wine for my friend based off everything we were sharing). Complementary valet parking if you eat at Murphy's!!! =) They also have a wine bar, bakery, wine shop and even wine classes! A definite recommend if you're in the area!! .. my friend who's been here for lunch, brunch, and dinner recommends this place for brunch over the other meals.
(4)Andrew D.
I have been to Murphy's for brunch four times in the past six months. It is a true brunch spot. There is always a wait whenever we get there normally between 12 and 1 on a Sunday. the good news is that the Hostess/Host is always fairly precise (to within 5 minutes) when quoting the wait time. In the interim we tend to grab our coffee. they serve a strong Berkley California coffee that does the trick. The place itself is busy, yes the wait staff is busy, but given that they do have 6 or 7 tables at once I have always found them to be very proficient, accurate and at times funny. The bread basket always has something original and good in it. 90% of the brunch entrees are like $9-13 which for this level of establishment seems like a steal to me. I have had the Pork Chop with Paprika, The standard sausage and eggs, the malt waffle and the crab cake sandwich. Everything has always been superb. We usually get a refill or two of coffee in the dining room and then ask for one to go. It is a Concentrics Restaurant, but feels less corporate then the other chains in that franchise. The Friends of Murphy's Cards, and general genuine feel of the establishment being over 20 years old help lend to this sentiment. I like this place.
(5)Mark W.
Not really a fan of Murphy's. I was just there, and actually had to send an entree back, which I have only done one before ever. I think the brunch is decent, but a little snooty for my liking.
(2)Kevin I.
Murphy's idea of food consists of innovation, originality, and tasty of course. They create dishes that are regularly served by other restaurants into something that are original. I had the fried calamari, but the way the batter the calamari are way different than other restaurants. The sauces that comes along with the dish, are very original that I have never encountered sauces that uses apple cider as their base. I also ordered the steak, and of course that was delicious! They cook everything perfectly and with no complaints. When I went there, it was somewhat busy, and I feel like I was not treated well by my waiter compare to the other tables around me. I am a college students, but I have money to go out on nights. It should not mean different service from the waiter. So to me, the service was average to bad. Other than that issue, this definitely a restaurant that needs to be visited at least once while staying in Atlanta.
(4)Shana B.
As from my previous post, I typically love going to Murphy's and for the first time I must say that I was not very impressed. Always like to start with something good. The bread basket is delicious and its always a surprise to find out what kind of muffins we will receive. Today we had strawberry muffins and they were super tasty! In term of service, our waiter was terrible and I've never experienced poor service at Murphy's. Perhaps he was new but he could barely answer our questions and seemed like he did not want to serve our table. I ordered the french toast based on the description listed on the menu and was very disappointed. However, a friend ordered the trout and it tasted pretty good. Overall, we had a sub-par expereince. Perhaps its better to go for dinner. I still enjoy the restaurant but today was an off-day.
(3)Errol G.
What's not to love? A great but not pretentious atmosphere, a fun Virginia-Highlands location, an incredible wine list- attached to a wine store, great service, and most importantly, consistently excellent food. I recommend people from out of town to go there and it never disappoints. Great Caesar salads, great mac and cheese, great appetizers and no shortage of fine wine's to pair it all with. What's also nice is that after you're done eating, you can always go out on the town in the Highlands as well. I'd go into what's good, but frankly, it's ALL good. Give it a try the next time you are in the area- you will love it as much as I do.
(5)Jimina B.
It was a little iffy at first. There was no record of our dinner reservation that my husband had made, so we had to wait to be seated. Thankfully, it wasn't the 30-45 minute wait we were initially given. Not a good way to start the evening. BUT once we were seated, our server was awesome and recommended wines and appetizers to try since it was our first visit. The calamari is fresh and delicious. I had the scallop dish and my husband had the brisket. Everything was good. The portions are on the small side, so no leftovers. We were able to sample dessert to decide what we wanted. I chose the German chocolate cake and hubby had the apple turnovers. It was a nice experience and we would return. Great place for date night or to meet friends for drinks.
(4)Teresa L.
I couldn't decide whether to give this restaurant a 3 or 4 star rating. I'm giving it a 3 because the food wasn't very memorable. I ordered the crab cake small plate with a side of truffle mac and cheese. My boyfriend ordered meatloaf. My crab cake was okay, but it was mostly "filler" (bread crumbs, etc.). The mac and cheese was okay, but a bit dry. My boyfriend liked his meatloaf, but he didn't gloat about. Service was exceptional and we had some extremely entertaining co-diners. The seating is only okay. We were seated at an extremely small table. There are so many more intimate and great restaurants in Virginia Highlands.
(3)Brian K.
Murphy's offers well-executed American Continental cuisine in a contemporary, casual environment. I've been here for brunch, dinner, and just for a glass of wine at the bar, and have yet to be disappointed. Food: Murphy's menu is mostly American Continental, with a few deviations. Overall, there's something to please everyone, from children, to vegetarians, to fried food lovers. The dessert menu is also fairly extensive compared to most other nearby restaurants - my favorite is the banana pudding. They also have and extensive, and extremely well selected, wine list. Service: This place is always incredibly packed, so service can be spotty, especially if you're sitting at the bar. However, for the most part, all the staff are friendly and courteous. Atmosphere: Casual, yet contemporary. This is a perfect spot to take out of town guests. The clientele is typically eclectic, but predominately comprised of in-town residents. Price: Moderately pricey, but well worth it. Appetizers and salads will run you around $8 to $10, while entrees are around $15 to $25. Desserts are in the neighborhood of $7. Other: Murphy's is often touted as the best brunch spot in Atlanta. Although I don't necessarily agree with that assertion, they are certainly among the best, so you should be prepared to wait for a table. It's not uncommon to wait an hour or more for a table during Sunday brunch.
(5)E L.
This is odd. I could have sworn I'd already posted a review and I came to update it. I guess I'll do both visits at once. First time at Murphy's was for restaurant week. Probably not the best choice. Wonderful, but clearly exhausted, server -- we got there for a 8:30pm rez and were seated at around 9:15. It was extremely busy, so I felt for him. All three of us chose to get the restaurant week prix-fixe. I got caesar salad, shrimp and grits, and a chocolate chip cookie sort of thing. All were fine. Not good, but fine. I really appreciated the wine list and the fact that they knew what they were talking about. My friends went with cocktails and were very pleased with their martinis. Second time was brunch. I enjoyed this even more. We had an hour wait, so we went for a walk, came back, and they were ready to seat us. I had the Eggs T. Murphy (basically benedict) and it was awesome. My friend got a bloody mary that he loved and the Eggs Slum Mulligan which would have been jealousy-making if I hadn't been enjoying mine so much. The even better part was that we got this bread that came with it and OH MAN. So good. So, there's a reason that the wait for brunch here is crazy. I'd say it's worth it, really. I may or may not come back often for dinner, but I'll rise early to get into Murphy's for brunch.
(3)Karen S.
We really enjoyed our dinner, meatloaf and brisket. Nice wine selection and friendly staff. I had the "cats meow" for my after dinner drink, just right! We will definitely go back.
(5)Leanne E.
As I stumbled in near comatose due to hunger, I found three things worth coming back for- the Berry Bellini Mimosa. First, it's pretty. Second, it's good. Third, it's girly. This drink paired with the homemade muffins and cinnamon butter, crisis averted, blood sugar near normal and auditory processing abilities restrored. Next, the special of the day- Nirvana, or dang near close. It was a fondue style dish, three kinds of melted cheeses and crab meat. What? Yes! For my entree, I chose the crab cakes benedict. I am so pleased that I came in today. I frequent West Egg, but Murphy's has also found a place in my heart.
(4)Dio S.
More than any other restaurant in Atlanta, Murphy's has the feel of an archetypal wine country restaurant. It's not vineyards when you see out the patio, but the center of Virginia Highland ain't too bad. It's one of those places that's charming inside and out. The infamous brunch wait is kind of an Atlanta landmark. I have eaten here a few times throughout the years. The menu is easy-going, if a bit predictable American bistro fare with above average execution. Sandwiches and brunch items are very good, but out of the ten or so entree dishes I only ever feel excited to try one or two. I get shrimp and grits everywhere it's served, and find Murphy's version solid and one of the more Cajun interpretations of the dish. Guinness braised beef brisket is served on just-right house made bread (they have own bakery, where the pastry chef also makes good desserts) which happily sponges the dense and delicious braise liquid. Enjoy a varied but manageable selection of wines, many available by the glass, and of course if smitten a wine shop is conveniently located on premise. Funny thing, we must have gotten the same waiter as Addy C. on our last visit. This guy was weird. I was very surprised to see such a strangely mannered waiter at such a straight-laced place. I thought maybe he was on some kind of drug. I wasn't too bothered, but imagine this could be unpleasant for some people. This place is so likable in a conventional sense it's easy to imagine just stopping by on a weeknight, sit at the warmly lit bar, and have a soup and dessert, or something like that. For some reason I always find myself somewhere else. It's the "plain vanilla" factor I guess. Still, an Atlantan should try an Atlanta classic at least once.
(4)Todd B.
I came here for Memorial Day brunch after another choice was closed. I'm so glad we did. This cozy and charming restaurant in Virginia Highlands has a French Country type atmosphere, a friendly wait staff, and outstanding New American brunch options. I chose the pulled pork and poached egg over buttermilk biscuit, and other friends had a friatata that was out of this world. Even the Caesar Salad was one of the best I've ever had, avoiding the heavy cream and artichoke taste with a more oil based dressing. The coffee was strong and excellent, and we all loved the Bloody Marys and Mimosas. The wait for a seat was a little long, but seemed to pass by quickly.
(4)Allene T.
Came here twice in the last year - once for Restaurant Week and once with a friend. I don't quite remember what I got, but they were all delicious. Dishes that stood out: truffle macaroni and cheese. SO GOOD. It might be the BEST mac and cheese I've ever had. And the fried goat cheese (?) salad. The cheese pairs so well with the salad mix and the dressing. Great place for a date or to go out with your girlfriends, highly recommended. Also recommend getting reservations, as this place is usually crowded.
(5)Joe L.
Holy Moly, This place might be tied for my favorite brunch place in Atlanta. The dinner is ok, about average compared to other comparatively priced places. Murphy's probably has the best poached egg dishes in Atlanta. The crab cake benedict and the corned beef hash are to DIE for. The Chilaquiles (chicken and tortillas sauteed together) is also delicious. I was apprehensive at first, but after the waiter described them as an orgasm of flavor in your mouth I had to get them. I was not disappointed. They are that and more. If your feeling in a mood for a savory noneggy dish, get this. Or if you like good food, also get this! BUT If you have to get one dish, get the corned beef hash. Two beautifully poached eggs are set neatly on top of a layer of corned beef and sauteed potatoes. The corned beef is tender, moist, and a literal explosion of flavor in your mouth. The potatoes provide a great contrasting texture, and serve a great job of providing an instrument to sop up the delicious sauce. Speaking of which, the mustard horseradish sauce that the dish is topped with provides a great compliment to the corned beef. Just get! OMG and free biscuits and muffins here are delicious too. I have been here a ton of times, and each time I have gotten a different type of muffin. And I have never ever been disappointed in them. When you leave, don't forget to get a delicious 1 dollar cookie. It's only $1. And the double chocolate chip cookie may be one of the best of its kind in Atlanta. For real.
(4)Han L.
According to my friend, this is the most popular place for brunch in Atlanta. We came here around 11:40 and was told the wait would be app 45- 50 min. Well, since we're here, and blah blah blah, ok we'll wait.... We decided to walk around V-Highlands in the meanwhile... ........45-50 later.......... nope haven't been called yet... add'l 10-15 min later...our names were finally called. I didn't like the wait, but to be honest, I understand and knew what I was getting myself into by coming here, and after reading this YOU SHOULD TOO. Alright, we were seated and given H2O. The brunch menu seemed pretty enticing and I had a hard time picking my food. However, at that point, I was pretty famish. We made our selections. His coffee came and my juicy did not come. It was observed by the waitress and she told me my juice would come. It did, ~ 10 min later. We were given complimentary buttermilk biscuit and 2 carrot cake muffins with some butter and knott's jam. The baked goodies gets an A plus; they were very fresh. The jam came in a petit jar. When I requested some ketchup, the server brought a little jar of Heinz for me too. It's really cute and all, but isn't it more costly to the restaurant to hand out these condiments like that? I ordered the Southwest Frittata (open-faced omelet). My friend ordered the special, pork tenderloin and poached eggs with cheese grits. Now, the grits were frickin yummy. It's a tough match between West Egg's grits and this place's grits. Despite my meal's colorful presentation, I thought it was kind of bland. The fried thingies took away from the meal, -- too much at once and you really could not taste the individual flavors. It was very filling, but not too satisfying. The chorizo ( part ( ok, the main reason) of the reason I ordered the dish :) ) was too salty for me. So, yea, I did not like my meal too much. My friend gobbled his, so I take it, he liked his. There's complimentary valet parking, but it's a really small lot and it seemed like ppl who had their car parked had to wait some time. We parked along one of the neighborhood roads. Yelp 365 #10/365
(3)Angela M.
Unlike most of my friends, I prefer dinner at Murphy's to brunch at Murphy's. Perhaps it was the many years of hype, but it just doesn't live up to the high expectations I have after so many wonderful dinners. My first brunch experience was after completing the ING Georgia Half Marathon last year. You'd think everything would taste amazing after running 13.1 miles. But alas, the chocolate milk was chalky, the cheese grits were more like soup, and the rest of the food was perfectly good, but nothing that I'd write home about. We tried again on Mother's Day, putting our name in and then wandering around the neighborhood during the 30+ minute wait. They had at least 2 benedict specials that day - one with salmon and one with steak. I opted for the chilaquiles (chicken & tortillas, fried egg, tomatillo sauce, avocado, sour cream). The chilaquiles were good and filling, since the egg was perfectly cooked over medium so that it's firm egg white but runny yolk. My favorite brunch dishes here are the ones with a southwestern touch, but I've always been a hot-sauce-on-my-eggs-no-sweet-stuff-that-early kind of brunch girl. The service is always great. In fact, when I explained to the server that I simply wouldn't eat the cheese grits since they were far too soupy for my taste, she took them back and brought me home fries instead at no cost, saying "I told them that they need to work on the grits." And on Mothers' Day, they brought the ladies at the table roses, which is always a nice touch. #Yelp365 - 63/365
(4)Siv L.
Came here for brunch with a large party. The decor is very cute. The service at the host stand was very friendly. The valet was convenient. I ordered the trout with 2 fried eggs, a fruit salad on the side, and 3 strips of bacon. The trout was good. The yolks were too cooked and the eggs were salted so it was a bit much. The bacon was thick and a bit sweet and very delicious. My roommate was craving the Mulligan which she ordered and only thought was okay... I had a bite and it was pretty good. We also spotted Ron Livingston and his wife 2 tables away -- since we are fans of Office Space and Sex and the City we were a bit starstruck!
(3)Erin W.
Delicious Mimosas + Sunday Brunch = I love this place! Apparently Atlantans love it too because without a reservation you can plan to wait up to an hour. However reservations are not accepted during brunch so get there early. Great News! I've attended several birthday gatherings at Murphy's and the wait staff is always friendly and just in time. Be sure to valet your car. It's complimentary! Otherwise plan on circling the block a few times to find a space.
(4)Threed F.
Brunch on the patio was fantastic. The malted waffles are the perfect combo of fluffy and crispy. The special with Italian meats on ciabatta with a fried egg was devoured by my husband it was so good.
(5)Adrian S.
I feel kind of harsh for giving this place 3 stars. But in my opinion it was really just....okay? Very nice family outing for us as we don't dine out downtown much, and the patio was really nice.We came for dinner and were seated immediately, which of course is a plus. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very intimate, and relaxed. Our waiter was pretty cool, he explained the specials to us, however the service was rather slow throughout the night, though I'm not sure if it had anything to do with him. After close to half an hour, our food finally came. I, myself had the roasted organic chicken with scalloped potatoes and grilled broccoli. The dish itself was not as fresh hot in temperature as I would have liked it to be. My family's dishes were also maybe room temperature. The chicken itself was good and tasty, although I would have liked to have a sauce to bring the chicken and potatoes together cohesively. The manager did come by during our meal to see if everything was fine, and kudos for that! Overall, considering service, and food, I would give this place 3 stars. I heard the brunch was pretty good, but if I had to wait forever for it, I'd lose my appetite :-/
(3)Jin K.
Let me tell you my favorite part about this place: the cookie jar in the front. Holy moly. Huge cookies the size of my hand (and I have really big hands for a girl) for $1. I was STARVING and they won't seat a party until the entire group is there and of course someone was grossly late (grr). And then I saw it: the cookie jar. Chocolate and white chocolate chip cookies with pecans, oatmeal raisin, and some double chocolate goodness. And even better? You just drop your $1 in the jar next to the jar, and grab your cookie(s) of choice and chow down (they also have to go holders). Man, I love the honor system. And I love that the cookies were still warm when I grabbed mine. And did it ruin my chicken spinach bacon burger that I chowed down after wards? Not at all. Still delicious. I really loved the pesto sauce that they used on the buns to enhance the flavor. The only thing I noticed AFTER I finished my burger was that they jipped me on my bacon! Wth! Oh well, it was still good without it. But I can only imagine how amazing it would have been with bacon. Because bacon makes everything better. Others in my group got the cod sandwich, shrimp and grits, brisket burger, meatloaf, and crab cake sandwich. Not a crumb was left behind. And even after all that, we still got dessert. The trio was an excellent sampling of their popular desserts but I heard the apple tart with ginger ice cream was pretty darn good too.
(4)Chloé C.
The restaurant is cute. Indoor and outdoor dining with an indoor bar. The outdoor dining is enclosed so it is not too cold or not too hot. THe waiters are very nice. They have a great drink menu. We got the braised beef brisket. Comes with horseradish, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Not a fan. I don't know if I should have gotten this because I am particularly not a fan of horseradish, but I thought it would be okay. Nevertheless, I am not a fan of beef brisket I have come to realize. Prefer a nice Filet Mignon instead. Dessert: Get the DESSERT TRIO* bonzo, vanilla bean panna cotta, tollhouse pie. $8 for three mini desserts to share with someone. the Tollhouse pie was my favorite. You might just want to get that instead. Would prefer to come for brunch probably, but dinner was OK
(4)Wanda J.
I finally got to come here for dinner, and (for the most part) it was good. I didn't like my entree too much, but I really enjoyed my soup and dessert. I got the butternut squash soup that had a dollop of cream fresh and apple garnish. It was delicious. It was my very first time ever trying butternut squash soup, and I'm so glad that I did. However, now I may expect butternut squash soup to be that good everywhere else! I guess Murphy's has set the bar for me. I had the shrimp and grits per recommendation of some yelp reviews and did not like it. I don't know if it was just a bad day for the shrimp and grits or if that's how it was supposed to be. Some of the shrimp were not peeled completely so I did end up spitting out some of the plastic-ee part of the inner shell. The sausage was overcooked and dry, like huge tasteless slim jims. I also did not like the sauce, it seemed like warm salsa to me. I think the dish had been sitting out for a while because the grits were kind of solidified. It was not good. The dessert was delicious. We got the trio sampler and it totally made up for the unappetizing entree. I will definitely be going back for some more dessert! The best part of the whole dinner was that we had a 50% off coupon from scoutmob. Nice! If you have access to scoutmob on your phone, there's a 50% off coupon ($25 max) for Murphy's that expires in Jan 2011. It's definitely worth taking advantage of, especially for brunch and desert.
(4)Jesse H.
We ordered the Thanksgiving take out. I must say that this meal could not have been better. This is going to become our Thanksgiving tradition.
(5)Zlatko U.
A few friends of mine and I went here for dinner. The place was crowded that we had to wait outside since it was nicer to be outside in the July weather than inside. Anyways, once our whole party came, we were finally seated. The server was quite polite, however she was not fast when it came to taking our order and refilling. The restaurant was a bit full, but we felt as if we were forgotten. Our drinks and food were quite good. They were too damn expensive though. I could have made the same dishes by halfassing what's in my kitchen. In all seriousness, I will not come back based on the lack of value I had during my experience.
(3)Christy M.
I visited Murphy's this weekend for brunch, my third visit to the restaurant in the past year. It has never failed to impress, with both excellent service and some of the tastiest food you can get in Atlanta. I enjoyed the southwest frittata with a peach bellini, while my friend had the Eggs San Francisco and the berry bellini. From the complimentary muffin & biscuits to the perfectly cooked poached eggs, the meal was an absolutely success. On a previous visit, we had the chilaquiles and shrimp & grits, which were equally wonderful. There aren't many restaurants that would merit waking up early on the weekend, but Murphy's definitely is one! I've also been here for dinner and enjoyed it just as much. There is always a wait, but it's not ridiculous, at least for a party of two (I think we waited about 15 minutes). And I've never had trouble finding parking on Virginia within a block or so of the restaurant. I can't wait for my next visit!
(4)Charles S.
I understand that the brunch is the main Murphy's attraction, but dinner was pretty darn good. Pretty surroundings, good service, very good food, and a good ambience for conversation. I had a salad followed by mussels. The mussels were excellent, the broth even better. (The french fries were ok.) One friend had the trout; the other had and the surf and turf. Both were very pleased. Murphy's is a great neighborhood place with variety of well prepared entrees at moderate prices. I get the sense that is exactly what Murphy's is striving for. I wouldn't drive across town, but if I lived in VaHi, I'd be a regular.
(4)Shannon M.
If the question "where can I get a good lunch?" ever comes up at our office, Murphy's almost always makes the final cut. Their food is reasonably priced considering the time and ingredients involved to make the dishes and the service is probably the best in the city. From their lunch menu, I typically order their Murphy's burger and it's never a bad decision. Their perfectly prepared bacon, topped with Swiss and an avocado mayo over a succulent patty makes me drool even thinking about it now. The only thing that's kind of a downer is the parking situation, but that's par for the course in that area, so it's not worth removing a star from the review. Also, their hidden gem is their bakery. Their cookies are fantastic and cost a measly $1.50 - and you'll probably want to buy 5 after eating one. I've never been for brunch or dinner, but their lunch is enough to make me love this place.
(5)Carrie Neal W.
Murphy's is my most favorite spot in the Highlands for brunch (I'll get to the other meals and times-of-day that are great here in a sec!). Worth the wait, which can be awhile on the weekends . . . starting with coffee or a mimosa if you're inclined, the menu is a perfect combo of breakfast and lunch foods. The service is great, and they will make dishes with custom requests - I recommend the Eggs San Francisco, but I like my eggs scrambled. The burgers are terrific too, and one of my regular brunch partners loves their smoked salmon and bagel combo. Murphy's is also a good dinner date place, and their wine cellar is terrific. Sunday nights are a good pick for a seat at the small bar, and if you're having a special dinner party and need some good suggestions on wine to serve, the Murphy's staff will help you out!
(4)Lucia M.
This is my third time at Murphy's and each time I like it more. I went there last Sunday for dinner with my daughter when I was visiting her in Atlanta. Service was impeccable. Food is always delicious and they have an honestly priced, good selection wine list. The watermelon soup was unforgettable. An extra shining star for the service this time: instead of one main dish, we decided to try different thinks in the menu and they came one at the time, beautifully presented and already shared.
(5)Nancy R.
I've been coming here for a while and it's consistently good. Good brunch food, and great dinner food. FOOD: I've come here and had Sunday brunch with friends. I had the corned beef and hash with poached eggs, my favorite! It was tasty good. This time I had the flash-fried calamari with the apple cider mignonette and cocktail sauce. The apple cider sauce looks like bits of garlic, but they're apple pieces in a sweet sauce. The big pieces of calamari were lightly battered-fried. For the entree, I had the Murphy's burger with avocado mayonnaise and bacon...yum! Talk about a thick piece of beef! The shoestring fries were great too! For dessert, I had the Toll house pie which is a chocolate chip & walnut pie baked in a chocolate crust with a dollop of vanilla ice cream. Yummy goodness! Great service, awesome valet parking, and great food...what more can you ask for?
(5)Wendy B.
Four stars for being able to sit at a bar, drinking a well made Grayhound, and not feeling the slightest bit bad about it. Murphy's has one of if not the best brunch bar in the ATL. The food is good but it's great after two Grayhounds!
(4)Sara D.
My friends and I loved our first trip to Murphy's. I wanted something special but not unaffordable for my birthday dinner. Murphy's was perfect from food to wine to service to atmosphere. I was a huge fan of the calamari. My friend's beet salad was also good, and the caesar salad was one of the best I've ever tasted. The food was accompanied by a great wine list with many unusual choices by the half-glass and glass. All of the staff was very warm and friendly. Our server was attentive but not overbearing, and he had a great knowledge of the menu. He was a little confused about what a gluten allergy was, but we worked it out and he was helpful. It would have been nice if he knew if the specials were gluten-free, but he was able to quickly check with the chef. I would go back in a heartbeat.
(5)Kim L.
Wait was about thirty minutes on a Sat at 1pm. Read other peoples review and ordered the shrimp and grits. What a disappointment! What came out was four shrimp on a bed of salsa with a splatter of grits. I had to order an extra side of grits to make it a legitimate dish. The biscuits and muffins were divine and the setting was nice so I had to add an extra star. However I won't be back.
(3)Mick D.
Frequently among my Top Ten Favorites in Atlanta, this VaHi fixture has always delivered a solid menu and is very well known for their brunch and their wine room. I've never had a bad experience here. Waitstaff is consummately professional. They're always attentive, precise, and take very good care of their customers. The food is always reliably good. The menu is well-executed. Food is fresh, well presented, and delicious! Murphy's wine folks are very particular about what they serve and stock in the wine shop. They do their homework. And it's worth your time to ask their advice on what to serve in your own home. Murphy's is a little pricey, but worth it. I find it remains a good "go-to" for a date, or for a quiet meal with friends. Located in the heart of the Virginia Highlands, there's plenty of other distractions and window shopping in easy walking distance.
(4)Kristie C.
Brunch was fantastic! Came for mother's day and loved it. Started with delicious carrot/coconut crumb muffins & scones to start (free with the meal) -- Entrees: 3 eggs + toast + fruit challah french toast frittata Service was really great, sat outside, and of course - used my murphy's rewards card (which is free and offers great discounts)!
(5)Grace S.
The food her is FANTASTIC. The portions are a good size for a nice establishment. They have an incredible wine selection though I was unable to sample it. They also have a delectable dessert case. The restaurant is snuggled on a corner in a cute and interesting part of town. It is surrounded by other fantastic looking chic restaurants and shop. You could definitely have a meal and then browse the area to walk off your meal. The restaurant itself is adorable. It is deceptively large and they even have a cute patio. It is well decorated, warm and friendly. I would love to come back again and only order dessert!
(5)Lauren T.
Fantastic food! Will definitely return soon.
(5)Maggie S.
I went here on a Friday night date. We were seated almost immediately when we arrived for our reservations. Our server, Ryan, was super friendly and very attentive - he answered questions we had about wine and main dishes. My date ordered the red trout and I had the beef brisket. Both entrees were delicious and well-portioned. My beef brisket was tender but personally I would have enjoyed a little more of the braising juice they had used in my dish. We shared the mussels appetizer (which was really tasty and cooked perfectly. They even came with big fries so it ended up being huge). We each had a glass of wine - they had a pretty diverse selection. It was a relaxing ambiance in a cute, rustic setting. The only thing was that it was pretty crowded and noisy since the room was kind of small. I had trouble getting to and from my seat whenever servers walked by or other guests were seated near me. The service was good and the food was decent. It was a pretty awesome date and am glad we ventured out to try it!
(3)Alex C.
I am always hesitant to give a place 5 stars. I feel like an angry college professor who can't hand out "A's". But I think Murphy's gets the A. I have been to few restaurants where I am immediately impressed with their food and can't wait for an opportunity to go back. This time around we had brunch. The corned beef hash I got was excellent and the poached eggs just right. It didn't even bother me that they didn't ask for how the eggs would be prepared because the dish was perfectly balanced and so delicious. The service was also pretty great. They were quick to bring refills and clear out the table.
(5)Yorke W.
Murphy's is a great fun restaurant. The menu is diverse and delicious. I had a wonderful omelet for lunch with fruit. Another member of our group had the crab cake. I do not recommend the grilled cheese. It is very messy. The mimosas are very tasty. If you are in the Virginia Highands area give Murphy's a try.
(5)Kaitlin P.
Every weekend when I pass Murphy's around brunch time there is a huge crowd waiting in the parking lot. I've never even attempted to see how long the wait is. I was excited when I drove my Labor Day morning with my mom, who was visiting in town, to see that they were open, serving brunch, and there was no wait! The service was quick! Our waitress came over to us right away and continued to have the perfect balance between coming over not enough and too much. I got a white chocolate mocha latte that was to die for! I think they use Batdorf and Bronson beans like many local establishments, I'm not sure though. My mom got the chicken salad sandwich on a crossiant and it was huge!!! She couldn't finish it all but she said it was delish. I had the Eggs Virginia Highland. It was very yummy but I think I would try something else next time. The cheese grits were good, but nothing beats West Egg's grits! I definitely want to try this place for dinner when it's not as crowded. Use your sparkquest app and you can get 20% off dinner!
(4)Brian C.
Took family here when they were in town. I had heard food things but had never been. The place didn't disappoint. We all enjoyed our meals very much and had nice service. I'd say the trout was the best of the 4 entrees we had. I want to go back for brunch.
(4)Lucy W.
Oof, SO disappointed in the highly touted Murphy's brunch- ZERO stars. They must had the D-list staff on for Labor Day, as I've been here several times before with wonderful food and service. I stopped by while running errands b/c I was craving eggs and grits. Server recommended VA Highland eggs, which was poached eggs, spinach, on sundried tomato foccasia and a side of grits...sounds good, so that's what I ordered. The entree came out right away, and was cold and the eggs were so over cooked. Must have been sitting on their counter or was a dish someone else sent back. The only items edible were the cheesy grits and the free side of muffin that comes with brunch. The worst thing? All servers disappeared...no one asked me how my meal was, if I needed anything else (like a refill of coffee). I finally needed to leave, got another server's attention to give me the check...no mention of the full plate of food in front of me, no "hope you enjoyed your meal". I'm angry I even left any tip for the non-service I received. FAIL.
(1)K K.
This is my A-town brunch locale... fresh food, great bloody marys and superb desserts - I'm torn between the pecan pie and bonzo cake. The service is well good, but you'll have to wait for it. I'm willing to stroll in va highlands if I'm guaranteed the food and service I've always gotten at murphy's. Things to have: bloody mary (add a single dash of tabasco), chilaquiles, southwest frittata, grits, bonzo cake (mini portion), pecan pie (full-portion) Things to pass on: waffle - nothing special, eggs slum mulligan
(5)AnDrea H.
My FAV place to eat in the Highlands (and one of, in all of Atlanta) and that says a lot! If your willing to wait, and yes Peeps, it's worth the wait, try them out, you will not be disappointed! :) Shrimp and Grits..Yeeeummm! Their eggs are always poached perfectly, their desserts...Ooooooo I can on and on....I like to explore new places but this is always my return to joint! LOVE!!!!!
(5)Liz K.
I have dined here for both dinner and Sunday brunch-- both times were tremendous. Service is always prompt and they are never too pushy when it comes to ordering or refilling your glass of water/wine/juice. Brunch gets a little crazy. From 11-2pm, people are lined up inside and out and against the walls. The waitlist moves pretty quickly though. Always a great selection to choose from, and the bread is really good also. Dinner, had a small goat cheese salad and some wine. The truffle mac & cheese is pretty different from what I've had before. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the sides complimented the dish very well. My server for dinner was really nice! He held up a conversation with us all night which was nice.
(4)Dionne A.
Food was great again and our dining service / experience was wonderful just like the last time. Side note about the lady at the wine bar: not attentive at all. She was talking to and just kept talking to the couples that was already there and had to be interrupted for any type of service or acknowledgement. Which was strange considering the great service in the other areas. Friday 8:45pm.
(4)Amanda D.
I went here with a girlfriend for dinner and dessert. It is nice they have free valet (but please tip them!) because the parking lot is so tiny and street parking can be insane. They have a have nice outdoor area and the bar right when you walk inside is beautiful. The staff was extremely nice and the service was timely. I had the 3 cheese flatbread and oh my goodness, the cheese, figs and prosciutto worked so well together. I would say if you are extremely hungry though, this might not be enough. But I ordered the side of caramelized cauliflower with it, plus a dessert of the Bonzo, so I was definitely full. I also had an $8 glass of Malbec wine that was pretty decent for being one of the cheaper glasses. I definitely want to go back and try more things!
(5)Joey M.
I'd heard good things about Murphy's, but I was really not expecting it to be this good. First, our server was adorable and did a really good job even though she had a huge table to contend with behind us. Points there. My date had the beet salad to start, and I had the apple salad. The beet salad was good, but the quantity of that bight red root was a little overwhelming. I wouldn't have been able to eat the whole thing, but she put away most of it. The apple salad, on the other hand, was divine. There was a slight burnt taste, due I think to over-toasted sunflower seeds, but it was still very enjoyable. I was particularly please with the quality and texture of the bibb lettuce. Yum! I got the popular Brisket and was not disappointed. It was so tender and tasty. I must echo the crowd and highly recommend this dish. The big let down of the evening was a side of truffle mac and cheese we ordered to split. It was bland. BLAND! How can truffle mac and cheese, which should be insanely rich and creamy, be so bereft of flavor? It was left almost completely uneaten. Desolate. Disappointing. However, we ended the evening with some really good coffee and a decadent dessert: roasted banana bread pudding. It was the perfect sweetness, the texture was spot-on, and there was a delicious little bruleed banana piece. Also, I usually avoid ice cream that comes with things like this, but the scoop of dulce de leche ice cream served with this dessert was to die for. I was so pleasantly surprised with my experience here, I can't wait to be back! I really want to try brunch....
(4)Ashley B.
Murphy's is my husband's favorite restaurant in Atlanta and, I gotta say, it's up there for me, too. It's out of our price range for a regular meal, yet I think this is one of the Atlanta restaurants I've been to the most, just because it's become our go-to special occasion place - and I guess we have a lot of special occasions! I've been here for dinner with my husband when I was still vegan, dinner with my father-in-law and with my husband's aunts and mother, brunch with my parents, dinner with my husband's dissertation adviser, sat at the wine bar a number of times to enjoy a glass of wine or two, picked up nice bottles of wine from the wine bar, and snagged a delicious white chocolate macadamia nut cookie for $1 from their cookie jar. Each and every time the food was delicious, the wine superb, the service friendly and efficient, and the ambiance both laid-back and special. Even when I was vegan they put together a vegetable place that I can honestly say was one of the best vegan meals I've ever had. Is it the most innovative menu ever? No, but it's all inventive enough as to certainly not be boring and the flavor combinations are classic and the execution almost always flawless. Quite simply, if I know I want a delicious meal, a fabulous bottle of wine, and a relaxing but elegant evening, then I know I can rely on Murphy's. That reliability and people-pleasing food and ambiance is why Murphy's is where we take out of town guests and why it's where we want to go to celebrate life's little victories, the ones that you'd hate to ruin with the risk of a disappointing meal.
(5)Pamala K.
We ordered take out as we were traveling with my little dog...despite not having the experience of dining in, and having each course served as it was done and hot, the food was awesome! Totally enjoyed everything we had, fresh, and delicious! We will be back for sure!
(5)Mel G.
Brunch here is delightful. Strong mimosas, perfectly cooked poached eggs, and fruit cups with fresh strawberries. Sold.
(4)Erin D.
This is one of my "go to" places when I just can't decide what I feel like for dinner. They're well known for their brunch but I've only ever been for lunch & dinner (crazy, I know.) My favorite menu items are the bloody mary (best in ATL, in my opinion), mixed green salad with the champagne vinaigrette, roasted chicken (SO tender!), and artichoke appetizer (the aioli that comes with this is INCREDIBLE). Bon Appétit!
(4)Taylor A.
I'm a fan of the pretentious clientele of this place. When I want to go to brunch with people that look as good on Sunday morning as they did on Saturday night, this is the place I go. When you have valet parking for brunch you know you'll be dining with couples rolling in the Land Rovers and 5 series Beemers. Always a wait on Sunday mornings, but I tend to hover around and steal a few bar seats and eat there. The main chick behind the bar needs to smile more and learn to be friendly, but that's the only negative about this place. Great fresh food. The cinnamon toast is a must buy! Everything I've had here for brunch has been delightful. If you like mimosas the ones here are friggin huge. One Champagne bottle is used for only 4 mimosas. Try not to crash your Mini Cooper on the way home! Scoutmob has a 50% off deal here as well! Props to them!
(4)Tamyka B.
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and food here. I went on a Sunday for brunch. The wait was a bit much to handle but i'm a patient person. They don't do reservations. But overall for me the food and drinks were great and i can't wait to go back!
(4)Aundrea B.
It's really embarrasing when you gush about a place to your friends, and then you take them there, and it's a complete letdown. I used to love Murphy's but hadn't been in awhile. I still love it's warm, inviting atmosphere. Food is still good. But be warned: be careful going within the hour before brunch ends. We still had to wait 30 minutes for a table which I was surprised about, and apparently our waiter thought he was justified in being rude to us because it was close to 4:00 and how dare we? I'd like the hashbrowns please. "We don't have that because,you know, we do start to run out of dishes when it's almost 4:00". Then came the glare. Whoa. Okay. It was also fun when he brought out the wrong dish. We let him know, but we took it because we didn't want to be difficult. He huffed away. The best part was when he dropped our checks on the table and ran. Apparently we didn't deserve pens. Needless to say, he didn't get a great tip from us. And we didn't want to be seen as "those people," so we did notify someone in a button-down shirt of his behavior. The response: "I mean, well, you know, brunch is a really busy time." Yeah, I have a job too, and I get tired of dealing with people all day too, but even if my purse is on my shoulder and I'm about to walk out the door, if something comes up, I handle it professionally. It's not necessary to be rude when everyone is sitting there smiling at you. We're the kind of people where you can sit down with us and say "Damn I'm tired," and we'll love you even more. I'll even offer you some of my food. So, okay. Bye Murphy's.
(3)Franklin C.
I came here last week. I already have reservations to go again. Usually I wait until I've been to a place a few times before reviewing it. I've only been to Murphy's once for lunch, but I already know I can give them a 4-star review. Even during lunchtimes on weekdays, this place was bustling. The decor isn't overly stylish, but suitably cozy and warm. The service was solid. My friend and I started with the smoked salmon flatbread, which was incredibly delicious. Something about the mayo and the toasted capers really made this appetizer come together. The crabcake burger that I had for an entree didn't quite measure up to the appetizer, but, hey, it was a tough act to follow. I'm glad I have reservations to go again. I really want to try the flash-fried calamari, brisket sandwich, crispy pork shank, truffle mac & cheese, lobster salad, banana bread pudding, and tollhouse pie. That's totally reasonable for one meal right?
(4)Doug E.
Awesome!!!! Had the sausage and spinach meatloaf and toll house pie for dessert. Great service. Will be back...probably tomorrow!
(5)Nicholas C.
Food was fantastic! Mussels are top notch. My date had the steak which was great and I had the brisket, which I recommend trying. Small deduction for food coming out too quickly. My date and I were still on appetizers when the mains came out.
(4)S O.
This place is an institution, so at some point every Atlantan who's into good dining should pay a visit. However, the old girl ain't what she used to be. We had 8pm reservations friday night for seven, and didn't get a seat till close to 9. Valet parking was full, and we had to bribe the guy with a 20 dollar bill to get what should have been a free parking space. All of a sudden, it dawned on us why we hadn't been here in awhile. Dinner: they had a pork shank special which the waitress was pushing, and we all should have listened. It was fall-of-the-bone delish and fresh from the oven. Not so for the rest of our meals. The trout had grill marks, but chewy skin. The duck pasta dish was cold. Where Murphy's never fails is their desserts. The tollhouse pie is so damn good, I've visited the restaurant just for desserts. Go sometime with a large table of friends, and order everything on the dessert menu, have it come out at once, and enjoy. Just wish dinner was as nice.
(3)Chinika T.
This is my absolute favorite restaurant in Atlanta. I can honestly say I have not had a bad meal there. The spinach and sausage meatloaf...delish, crabcake sandwich...delish, shrimp and grits....delish, Tollhous pie....good Lawd delish! I've had to make myself try different things because they have all been so good. It is a quaint spot and the staff is wonderful. This is a must visit place.
(5)Washington I.
Good wine selection at a reasonable price. Get the flight.the food is well prepared.
(4)Jessica W.
I've come here for brunch, dinner & late nights at the wine bar and have never been disappointed. The servers are always knowledgable and friendly and the food delicious!
(4)Hui B.
The parking for this restaurant is a bit of a hassle if you do not want to park valet but when entering the restaurant you feel like you've entered a very cute bistro. So far, I have tried about 3 dishes and all were very excellent. My all time favorite is the Guinness Beef Brisket! I tell everyone to go to Murphy's for it. The slowly cooked tender beef just melts in your mouth with a creamy mashed potatoes and hint of horseradish sauce, topped with steamed green beans. Heaven! Another great plus is that they have a great wine selection.
(5)Ana M.
I really love this place. I have enjoyed many meals here, from brunch to lunch to dinner. I tend to order the guinness braised brisket because it tastes the best. When I want to go healthy I'll order one of their grilled fish options. They execute the food very well. The desserts are delicious and the wine list superb. I really like the dynamic, sometimes quirky, always polished staff. And last sunday I had the best time having a formal wine tasting at the wine shop. For 10 dollars you taste 4 wines of your choice, along with thoughtful insights from the sommelier/server (we had Al Shapiro, who is a good friend of ours, and who I highly recommend- he is a great conversationalist). The wines for sale can also be pretty affordable, taking the sauvignon blanc home with us cost under $15.
(5)Laura H.
We came here on Friday after Sweetwater and sat at the bar for dinner. I had a glass of wine and the three of us shared the crispy flatbread, which had bacon, onions, mozzarella and goat cheese on it. And when I say shared, I mean that I ate 3 pieces and they each had 1.5... oops. We also shared the ribs, which I wouldn't normally order but after my sharing gaffe, I was up for anything. The ribs were nicely done, and the tomato and watermelon salad on the side was delicious. For dessert, we ordered the trio- tollhouse pie, bonzo (fudge brownie, cheesecake, mousse), and vanilla bean panna cotta. The bonzo is my favorite because it's pretty much chocolate heaven. Murphy's is a solid date spot, but you could also stop in for a glass of wine before having dinner elsewhere. I also love Murphy's for brunch- you can't go wrong with the Eggs Santa Fe or the Southwest Frittata. Get there around noon, order a mimosa, and relax with your favorite people!
(4)Gloria M.
If dinner is this good, then I'm really looking forward to their brunch. Service was excellent, and the food was really flavorful and just...let's just say I can't wait to go back again. I practically rolled out of my seat and out the door, I didn't even get to try their dessert! Sigh. Murphy's, I'm a fan! The truffle mac and cheese is a MUST try. They also have complementary valet and it would be a wise decision to make reservations, they get crazy busy.
(4)Jackie B.
Murphy's is one of my favorite dining spots in the ATL. Their shrimp and grits are the bomb! The crab cakes sandwich is delicious. Everyting I have ever eaten there has been really tasty. The staff is knowledgeable about the menu items, and make good recommendations. I have been eating there for about 12 years, and I enjoyed every morsel. I like the atmosphere, never had to wait long for a table or service, however I think that seating is tight during their lunch rush hours. But it is so worth it! ENJOY
(5)Claudia L.
some places bring you complimentary bread........but free zucchini muffins?? yes please! Came here just after opening on Saturday morning, and was seated right away. At this point, those fresh, warm zucchini muffins have been placed right in front of me, and I cannot think about anything else but filling my belly with one. So much so that I forgot to look at the menu until the waitress came back. But she was very nice. Per the suggestion of my friend, I ordered the Eggs Virginia Highland, and was NOT disappointed. two perfectly cooked poached eggs balanced on a bed of spinach and mushrooms that sat on heavenly--HEAVENLY--warm focaccia bread. Wow. Besides that, the service was great, cheese grits were alright, and the coffee was meh. Overall, a great experience!
(4)Dexter M.
Having lived in Atlanta for three years before moving, I visited Murphy's frequently when looking for something a little more upscale but still casual. The food was always excellent and the staff were always friendly.
(4)Therese C.
Had lunch here yesterday with a friend and both meals, Lobster Cobb Salad and The Special of the day, Po'boy shrimp sandwich. Both entrees lacked any flavor and the salad did not come close to a Cobb salad. The only redeeming factor was the server and French Fries.
(1)Helen A.
Fantastic place for brunch. Although be ready for long lines. This was actually the first time I've been here for dinner. They actually had a really fun and inspired menu. Food was amazing, drinks were awesome. And we shared a dessert sampler, yummy goodness!
(5)Mike D.
Visited for the first time in three years. My flat iron steak was very well prepared, tasted great with a nice presentation. My wife on the other hand ordered the burger and it was a huge disappointment. Over cooked, bacon that was hard and a bun that left you wanting. She said she would have preferred a BigMac. Service was good, deserts were very good. Bottom line, avoid the burger...
(3)Sandra C.
Bread basket they give you pre-meal is always delish. This time they were biscuits and a lemon poppy muffin. They brought it with some honey butter, strawberry, and peach jam. Yum! Granola with yogurt and banana had a nice nuttiness with a good balance of sweet and crunchy. I would get this again. I think around $4.00. For my main dish, I got the corned beef hash. Ive never had corned beef and all the reviews raved about this dish. To me, it was just okay. I wish there was a bit more horseradish flavor from the hollandaise, though my eating companion kept mentioning that theirs was overly horseradishy (they ordered the same thing). I added tabasco to mine to give it more of a kick. This dish is also really filling (along with the bread and granola) I could barely finish it. In my opinion, I like the crab cakes benedict much better. Good balance of crab to breading ratio and good flavor. This is usually my go-to dish at murphys. I also got my usual berry bellini-- sweet and slightly tart. For this experience, I give murphys 3 stars because service was lacking (took a while to get our order, kept forgetting stuff we asked for, just overall slow and didnt seem very knowledgeable. It wasnt even that busy yet.. maybe hes new?) Also, food was not up to par. In past experiences, my crab cakes benedict has always been good. Im also a big fan of the specials, though today's didnt sound tempting. Three stars. Maybe 3 1/2.
(3)Ameesh P.
Recently visited Atlanta for a weekend getaway and came upon this place for Brunch on a Sunday morning. The wait was out the door and we didn't have reservations, so I was a bit skeptical about waiting, but figured it had to be a place to check out with this many people waiting. The good thing was that despite the long line, it moved rather quickly. We were seated and our waiter was very quick and attentive. I was perplexed by Georgia's laws where alcohol can't be served before 1pm, however, I was not disappointed with my iced café mocha selection that was served with coffee ice cubes. An iced coffee drink isn't complete without those! I ordered the Linda's omelet with a side of bacon. I was shocked at the flavor and value for what I got. It came with a side of hashbrowns as well as a generously sized omelet filled with cheese and assorted veggies. This is definitely a place to check out if you're in the area.
(5)Obadiah S.
Murphy's is a pretty decent brunch spot. I'd like to rate higher, but a good brunch in this town is as common as a street named "Peachtree..." Murphy's uses fresh ingredients. This is a plus, and sadly not common enough. I opted for the sauteed Georgia trout, two eggs, and hash browns. The trout was treated simply, the benefit of using fresh fish, and it was delicious. The eggs were eggs, cooked as I asked. Hash browns were ok. I would have like a bit more "brown" in them, but this is purely a matter of taste and not a reflection of the restaurant. A surprise of the meal was the bread basket. It had biscuits and apple muffins. The apple muffin was delicate and light in both flavor and texture. The addition of the apple jam made for an especial treat. Their drinks were pretty tasty. The Bloody Mary was spiced nicely, and the Peach Bellini was refreshing. I would be very interested to try Murphy's for lunch or dinner. I'll put them into the brunch rotation as well. The place was packed and the atmosphere was lively and inviting.
(3)Emily S.
One word: brunch! The brunch here is amazing! They start you off with warm muffins and biscuits, which were delicious! They have a great selection of brunch items, I got an egg dish with mushrooms, pesto, sundries tomatoes and goat cheese and the combination was delicious! Our waitress was very friendly and was able to split the checks for a large group which is always nice. I highly recommend!
(4)Deeva W.
The polenta and meatballs is a must for an appetizer. After that skip the entree and head straight for dessert and the Toll house pie...yummmm
(5)Jon-Michael M.
I know I will be the antagonist here in the midst of all of these rave reviews, but honestly, this place was just ok. Service was ok. Food was ok....I think I could have had better savory food at Waffle House. If you hit this place up for brunch on Saturday morning early afternoon time, be prepared for the wait. The portion of food I received was small. I felt like I had a breakfast from Krystal's. But, it wasn't horrible either, so to be fair, I would probably consider coming back and trying something else. Based on the prior reviews, I expected this place to be off the chain, but it was somewhat disappointed. Egg Harbor Cafe in John's Creek where I live is by far my favorite brunch spot so far.
(3)Jamie N.
Highly anticipated. Had heard many great reviews but was not impressed. We didn't have to wait on a weekend brunch date which was a great start. They continued to impress us with the basket of chocolate chip muffins and biscuits and jams and marmalade, but that's where our experience peaked. I had the shrimp and grits. Shrimps were large and cooked perfectly, but was tossed in a bbq-like sauce with smoked sausages and topped on cheese grits. The portion was good but i would have liked some fresh/vegetable element. Boyfriend had the corned beef hash. We were told that it was untraditional, but this was nothing like what he'd expect. It was cubes of "corned beef", mashed potatoes AND fried cubed potatoes, poached egg, and topped with sour cream horseradish Horseradish completely overwhelmed the dish. And he couldn't finish it and he normally eats everything. I tried it and i agreed that it was way too pungent.
(3)Joanna T.
Delicious food. Brunch, Lunch & Dinner have great options. Complementary Valet. Great Decor. Unfortunately, last time I went for brunch, I can skillet potatoes and there were at least 3 egg shells in my food. The waitress just said sorry and got me another one but it was still on the receipt. In my experience, whenever a mishap happens with food, a manager comes by and apologizes and usually takes the meal off the receipt for the inconvenience.
(4)Steve W.
One of my favorite places in Virginia Highlands. For breakfast, brunch, or lunch, this is a must on any Atlanta dining bucket list.
(5)April L.
Excellent food, excellent service! I had the sweet potato gnocchi and it was great. My partner had the beef dish which was also great. The other two on our party had the mussels, artichoke and they were both outstanding. We all shared the dessert trio because we were stuffed. Another homerun!
(5)Yohini S.
I went to Murphy's for brunch on a Saturday morning and got seated within a few minutes. Our server was very friendly and helped us pick a few items as we are not meat eaters. We ordered cappuccino, mimosa and bloody mary as drinks - and they all arrived into our tables promptly. The muffin basket that they serve along made a delicious combination along with our drinks. Really loved it! :) Our main dishes were smoked salmon bagel and Portobello fritatta. We also added a side of half french toast to share. I went to dine with my best friend so we shared everything and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. End of the meal, we boxed our leftovers and had it as our afternoon snack. The price was a bit more on the high side but for the quality of food, service and ambiance - I think it was worth it. Highly recommended, yelpers.
(5)Nicole P.
I met up with some friends here for brunch. Once the entire party arrived we were seated right away. This was on a Saturday around 12:30. Service was excellent and the food was great! I had the french toast and home fries with cheddar cheese. Delicious! My friends ordered the shrimp n grits and I think the parmesan crusted chicken. They both loved it. We washed out meals down with mimosas and bellinis. I highly recommended this place for brunch. The parking is tight but they have complimentary valet service.
(5)Adriana S.
The place was crowed. I was waiting for 30-40 minutes. You should go before noon! The food was good and please please order a hot chocolate when you're waiting for a table... Just amazing :)
(4)Brad S.
I love Murphy's. I had lunch their on 12/9 and had another great meal. The prices are on the high end of a good value. The service is always fantastic. Our server was very good and attentive. We had at least 4 employees thank us for coming in as we walked out. I had the crabcake sandwich with sauteed spinach. Both were excellent. My lunch partners had the waldorf chicken salad sandwich (which I've had before and is also very good).
(4)Denise D.
To me this seems like an upscale restaurant, it is a great place to go for a romantic dinner. You can go and sit at the bar if you don't want to wait otherwise make sure you go early. There's always a good crowd on hand.
(3)Kris B.
I just adore Murphy's. The Virginia Highlands location is cute with lots to do (and plenty of parking). The menu feels very farm to table, highlighting local food and cooking styles. I lie getting the Trout with lentils here, as well as the grilled artichokes. The cheese plates are pretty great, too. And don't forget dessert. ;) The wine selection is also nothing short of comprehensive and fabulous. Everything on the menu-- from appetizers to desserts-- has been wonderful in my experience. The ambiance is also lovely--quiet and romantic. Great for a date or a business dinner. Servers are polite, attentive, and knowledgeable. Be sure to check out holiday specials as well!
(5)Jennifer N.
Murphy's is still my favorite place in Atlanta because it is consistent. The food is always spectacular and I am never ever disappointed. Murphy's is the kind of place where you can enjoy a romantic dinner for two by candle light on a warm summer evening, socialize with old friends on a sleepy Sunday morning over mimosas and muffins , or take your parents to show them that you are all grown up; when they come to town. The wine list is extensive and the food is seasonal, local, and fresh just the way it should be done. You can't go wrong with anything you order. I would list my faves but the menu is seasonal so just trust me on this. Go and go again....it will become one of your favorite places if it isn't already. Do try to make reservations if you can especially for brunch on weekends. Valet parking is available or park on the street if you are lucky enough to find a legal space...key word...legal..don't ruin your meal by being towed or ticketed. But above all...enjoy. Jen
(5)Jack C.
This place is great! Having only really experienced San Francisco brunch in the US, and only rib shacks, Taco Mac and all you can eat sushi in Atlanta, I didn't set my expectations too high. But it was great. We had some great Bloody Marys, nice and spicy, just the way we like them. Then three of us shared the Eggs Slum Mulligan (7/10), the Eggs Virginia Highland (9/10) and Malted Waffle (8/10) and thoroughly enjoyed them all. We also had some cheddar grits on the side (not my favourite thing in the world, but still very nice) and the biscuits and banana muffins that come in the bread basket were all delicious too. Service was great. Unfortunately we couldn't sit outside, but inside was a nice atmosphere anyway.
(4)Damon M.
I've eaten here for brunch and dinner. Delicious.
(4)R R.
I describe the atmosphere as urban country. Great place for brunch. The trout was good and so was the white chocolate latte.
(4)Alfani I.
Good food, great waiter and a gracious hostess. The dude in the suite however (manager) chose to greet and check everyone but us. I guess he thought we don't speak English being my wife wears a head scarf but I assure that is the only reason. Lol. Ohh, he also grabbed our plates when we were done rather quickly but my guess because he thought we had to get home. What a great service dude in a suite! Keep it up! I am telling all my friends that don't speak English. -:).
(2)Lia P.
I came to Murphy's a few years ago with my friends and absolutely loved the experience. Fast forward to now and here I am with my husband on an apartment hunting weekend and I KNEW I wanted to return to Murphy's. But would it hold up to the memory?! YES. First of all I'm super glad we made reservations since this place is bustling. Also, can I please say I love the cozy and warm atmosphere? My husband and I were too indecisive so we decided to share soup/salad to start, crab cake and the guinness brisket. The soup and salad... fresh and tasty but you know, nothing special. The crab cake though- delicious. A lot more crab than cake which is how I like it. Then the brisket came nicely split on two plates already- nice touch! In addition to the great food and atmosphere our server was super nice and did a great job of spreading out our courses. I also appreciate the free valet. My one regret- not ordering dessert!
(4)Ryan L.
I had a REALLY good meal here earlier today. My meal was filling, flavorful, came out quickly, and wasn't too expensive. Plus, the service was great, and the meal came with some free biscuits and muffins. And the atmosphere was really fantastic. After a single visit, I think I'll be a regular here in the future. Everything was impressive and nothing was a hassle. And next time, I'm getting one of those gigantic cinnamon buns ...
(5)C H.
Our brunch today was absolutely amazing! The host staff was welcoming and our server was welcoming and attentive. The Parmesan Crusted Chicken was excellent as was the Linda's Omelet. We did have one staff member give us a chilly response to a request to sit at the bar, but the rest of the team made up for it! I would recommend Murphys highly.
(5)Stephanie T.
The food here was FANTASTIC. I had the basil pesto/goat cheese/sun-dried tomatoes/portobello frittata, which was rich and delicious. The mimosa was an excellent pairing. Eric had the crab cake sandwich, which was good, though it further perpetuated our anger that only Maryland can make a true crab cake. The waiter customized my father's burger with jalapeno mayo and Swiss rather than the menu listing, and my mother had the corned beef hash (homemade), which took her back to her childhood. It's all in the details: they don't make chai (big no-no), so the only non-coffee-but-caffeinated beverage is hot chocolate, and the banana cream pie was all one color leave something to be aesthetically desired, and switched out whipping cream for meringue on top - not my favorite. However, I'm still giving it a four just based on decor, quality of food, and service. Would definitely go back.
(4)Alan N.
I went to this place last night with a group of friends and I was extremely impressed. The menu was diverse but not overwhelming, and everything on it sounded delicious. The wine list was decent, and the desserts were phenomenal. I ended up getting the sausage meatloaf, which doesn't sound that crazy, but it was quite amazing. My girlfriend got a grouper dish that was excellent as well. Our waiter was Johnny on the spot with everything, and the atmosphere was intimate. This place would be excellent for a date, going out with friends, or a special occasion.
(5)Darrius C.
Me and a party of about 8 went here for dinner, to celebrate my friend's birthday. After researching tons of nice restaurants in Atlanta, we decided on Murphy's, because the menu seemed to have something for everyone. We couldn't have picked a more perfect place! The hostesses were polite and approachable. Our reservation was honored with no wait, except for us waiting for the rest of our party to arrive. They were even nice enough to seat us before our entire party was there. For small plates, we ordered the cheese plate, mussels, and calamari (one of their specialties). Everything was simply delectable! The mussels were cooked perfectly and were juicy and succulent; the cheese was delicious and flavorful (the goat cheese is to die for); and the calamari definitely lived up to its reputation! One of our friends had never had calamari, and she definitely became a fan of it that night! Our server, Jodi was very knowledgeable about the menu, and had a very energetic, lighthearted, and accommodating personality. She was able to suggest the perfect wines, based on the taste profiles that we described to her. I really appreciated her expertise and thorough, accurate descriptions of the menu items. She made all of our mouths water, by the way she explained the wines and dishes. So many things on the menu sounded good that, at times, we had a hard time deciding, but Jodi made it really easy for us to choose, with personalized suggestions, based on what we wanted. Per wine, we wanted something bright and flavorful (but not OVERLY sweet) to complement our small plates, and she suggested a bottle of the Kuentz Bas pinot gris. She was spot-on to a tee! Everyone loved it, and it went very well with what we ordered. I would definitely recommend it. I wanted a glass of something bold and red to go with my entree, so Jodi recommended one of the Argentinean Malbecs. I'm almost certain that it was the Achaval Ferrer, but I can't be 100% sure. Whatever it was, it packed just the punch that I was going for. The South African Shiraz was also very nice. For the entree, I ordered the Sausage and Spinach Meatloaf. I know meatloaf may not sound THAT exciting, and I was semi-reluctant about getting it because it seemed kind of boring, but again, Jodi stepped in and described it in a way that made me feel like I needed it in my life! And I did not regret my decision. It was a very hearty, homey entree that made me feel warm and fuzzy inside (in the best way possible). A fulfilling portion of two perfectly-cooked, moist, melt-in-your-mouth slices of meatloaf, stacked atop each other, smothered in zesty marinara sauce; smooth, creamy mashed potatoes, and crisp-but-juicy green beans. Call me dramatic, but after almost every bite, I just closed my eyes and reveled in the splendor that is this dish. So, so good. Heavenly, even! I tasted some of my friend's trout, and that was also very tasty, and I'm not even a huge fan of fish. I was really excited to try the truffle mac n' cheese, but surprisingly, it was probably my least favorite thing of the night. It was just okay... definitely not the party-in-my-mouth that I was expecting. Service was prompt, friendly, and 100% on-point. Everything was appropriately-priced, worth every penny, and actually a great value. I don't think anyone had any complaints. At one point, a manager came over to our table to converse and see how our experience was going. I couldn't quite hear the conversation, as I was at the other end of the table, but she seemed to be very personable and engaging, and our friends were smiling and laughing with her. At the end of the meal, Jodi got a little confused with splitting the tickets. That is the only issue that we had the entire night. She explained to us that it was her last night (unfortunately!), so we're just going to blame it on that. To avoid the issue though, I would simply suggest explaining what you will be paying for, as you order it. It makes it whole lot easier, once you get to the end and people are trying to take responsibility for what appetizer to take care of, etc. Besides that everything was 5-STAR all across the board... epic win!! I will definitely be back!
(5)Jennifer L.
Brunch - besides being one of the best meals it's even better at Murphy's. I haven't been there in almost 3 years (I have no idea why) and I ordered the same thing I had then - Eggs Santa Fe. But wait there's more. They gave us a small bread basket with some delectable goodies including a fresh blueberry muffin. It was all good and I had try all three different types. I also ordered a cafe mocha which came out with little hearts on the top and accompanied by a biscotti. I thought being the Virginia-Highlands Summerfest we would be waiting forever but got right in and think we had the best table - inside but was open to the outside and the weather was perfect. I love the atmosphere - cozy and has ambiance. A great way to start the weekend!
(4)Dustin W.
I stopped here recently after dinner. I was craving a good desert. I had the SWEET POTATO PECAN PIE. It was a slice of heaven on earth. Now I need to go back for food. I've heard nothing but good things about Murphy's glad I finally was able to see for myself.
(4)Douglas O.
Great brunch, great service! On a rainy sunday we walked in for brunch and had a great experience. The GA law about no Alcohol before noon is still outdated in my book, but so is many thigns in this state. The Fritatta was GREAT, mimosa was good. It was enjoyable to sit outside with the rain around us. Our server was on top of it, and all of our plates were great, and worth sharing with each other at the table.
(4)Joe P.
I can't say enough good things about Murphy's. I simply love this place. The food is excellent, the wines are amazing and the service is outstanding. The fish is always fresh and good. On a recent trip I had the flounder. It was very flaky and light. It was slightly salty, but was still very yummy. I also tried the trout and while I am not usually a fan of freshwater fish, it was very good as well. We also did a wine tasting. It was some of the best wines I've ever had. My favorite dish at Murphy's though has to be the beef brisket. It is amazing. It is so tender that it melts in your mouth. I highly recommend it!!!
(5)Britt C.
I am a big proponent of brunch, and Murphy's does brunch beautifully. They've got everything from fresh baked pastries and cafe au laits to meatier frittatas and chilaquiles. Everything a breakfast lover like myself could want. We make a trek from Lawrenceville down to the Highlands just for brunch. We've also enjoyed their specials and in the summer, some awesome iced coffee.
(4)Marie P.
I love this place. i'm here every Saturday morning for breakfast. The bread basket with fresh biscuits, banana bread, jam, preserves and cinnamon butter is delicious. I've tried just about everything on the menu. I love the pancakes, french toast, "Eggs Slum Mulligan" (with scrambled eggs, not poached). My boyfriend LOVES the shrimp and grits. He swears they have the best shrimp and grits in Atlanta. The shrimp are always prepared perfectly and the grits are served in a bed of andouille stew. And might I add I don't even like grits. I absolutely love their granola. If a restaurant can do something as simple as yogurt and granola and make it really good, I'm in. The pastries are great, the coffee is roasted in town and the staff is always great. I always feel comfortable and well-taken care. And the food is always above and beyond! One word of advice: Get there early for brunch. They don't take reservations and I always see masses of people outside waiting for tables. But...I think it's totally worth the wait.
(5)Lynne B.
I have lived in Atlanta (the Highlands) for almost a year and can't tell you the number of times that I have driven past Murphy's and muttered "WTF people??" under my breath. Trust me - I'm all about brunch but at the same time, I'm not all about standing in parking lot, in the hot Georgia sun, while nursing a hangover. Call me crazy. So I was pretty stoked when hanging out on Friday night, grabbing drinks at Noche, my friend suggested that we head across the street to grab some food at Murphy's (it was 10pm). For the record people, no one is standing around in the parking lot at 10pm at night. We sat outside on the patio and immediately ordered a bottle of Pinot (yummm). Our server was great - incredibly personable and a great sense of humor. My date and I shared the crab cake appetizer - tasty and then for dinner, I had shrimp and grits for the first time (yeah, yeah, better late than never!). It had this great chunky tomato sauce on it which I wasn't expecting. Granted, I don't know how shrimp and grits are normally served but this was quite tasty and not too heavy. My date had fish - I want to say flounder but I'm totally blanking. He cleaned his plate so I'm assuming that it didn't totally suck. We skipped dessert and headed to Highland Tap for a nightcap. I loved Murphy's and would go back in a heartbeat...for dinner that is. For brunch, I'll stick to Highland Bakery where I don't have to melt in a parking lot before a kick-ass meal.
(4)Elaine O.
There are few things that make me as giddy as Murphy's cookie jar. Drop a buck in the honor jar and I get a cookie the size of my head. Sometimes I'm lucky and the cookies are still warm. And sometimes I pull over just to get one if we're driving by. Sometimes.
(5)Kristine M.
Nice enough for a semi-elegant brunch. The bloody mary and the french toast were both good. (Get the fruit compote to make it even better.) But any place that serves french toast and sells bottles of wine is going to be a winner in my book. There were many many pregnant women there, though. I was in constant fear of a John Hurt/Alien moment. I'm pretty sure my tubes tied themselves at the sight. (At least I hope so, since I did drink the water.)
(4)Jeff M.
This is a great place. I've been here numerous times and the atmosphere always seems perfect for whatever situation: a quick meal alone, a festive group gathering, or a serious discussion with a friend. It's always comfortable there. And the food is consistent. And great. I enjoy the calamari. The burger's great. The first time I was here a few years ago, I had the crab-cake sandwich. It was unbelievably delicious. I still remember what it tastes like. Prices are reasonable. And it's in a great party of the city. If you live in Atlanta, you have to go here. And take visitors here. It's hard to fathom being disappointed here.
(4)Nicholas H.
I have been to Murphy's several times, many for dinner and today for brunch. I must say, the dinners were very good, but nothing out of this world. The first time I came I had the burger. It was very modest and not as robust and full of flavor as others I have had. It didn't leave me craving another to say the least. The second time I came in I had their shrimp and grits and boy was that tasty. I loved the dish but it wasn't quite enough to quell my appetite. That turned out to be just fine as I finished my meal off with their fantastic creme brulee. After my two dinners, I would have given Murphy's a four star rating. The food was good, the prices were decent and the service was good but there just wasn't anything that really drew me back. I decided to come in with my bug for brunch today and was absolutely satiated. The Chilaquiles are apparently the popular dish and wow was that amazing. It is by far the best breakfast dish I have ever had. Chilaquiles containing chicken, tortillas, fried egg, tomatillo sauce and avocado was absolutely a pleasure to eat. The accompanying Mimosa was also delicious as well. Overall, the brunch here makes Murphy's not only a must try, but a must frequent restaurant.
(5)Sonya S.
Great atmosphere. Unpretentious yet classy place to dine. A group of us decided at the last minute to go for brunch one Sunday a summer or two ago. Can you believe we waited very well over an hour to get in and seated? My poor hubby (a New Englander), who isn't cut out for Murphy's, was such a good sport about the long wait outside in the blazing summer heat and the fact that he was the only male in our group. I didn't mind it at all. I loved the location with all of the shops and that wonderful gelato shop nearby. If they take reservations, which I'm sure they do, I highly highly recommend that you make one before going! The food was very good (don't ask me what I got!). Nice portions, reasonably priced and a great menu. I loved the cool air-conditioned interior with the white table cloths and white serving dishes. It's a do-over with an RSVP. Afterwards, walk around and browse the shops and get some gelato!
(3)Melissa B.
I was originally introduced to Murphy's by my grandmother who happens to love this place. I was impressed myself. I had an omelet and their tomato soup. Both were fantastic and there's a good wine selection (not that I'm picky or anything, just pointing out there are plenty of options). I also like that most of the dishes are pretty light so you don't feel guilty when you leave (or when you have that extra glass or two of wine). Haven't been for their brunch, but by the looks of those pancakes in the pics I need to stop in!
(4)Brittany G.
Breakfast; The most important meal of the day, not to mention my most favorite meal of the day. After sleeping all night, I can't imagine a better way to start a morning than with an exciting plate of food. Murphy's is a quaint place, converted from a gas station into a glossy, hip locale which features a patio, a wine bar, bakery, and indoor eating area. The line was out the door when I arrived, which only means good things are being held within. You will be presented with a basket of freshly made biscuits and muffins upon being seated. The biscuits were, hands down, the BEST I have ever had. Flaky, moist, and still steaming hot. I also got the crab cake benedict, my go-to for when I get overwhelmed with a tantalizing menu, and they were very good. I thoroughly enjoyed my hash browns covered in cheese as well. The service was above par, with our waiter taking the time to recommend some condiments I should try (since I admitted I am a bit of a condiment-aholic). Wonderful place!
(4)Fabi M.
Oohh mmyyyy ggooodddnnesssss.... So GOOD! This is a quaint little place in the middle of Virgina Heights. Super cute yet casual enough so you don't feel out of place if your not dressed up. The food... hhhhmmm I orderered the mussels with fries for an appetizer. This was just a beautiful dish. If you like mussels and fries, you will enjoy! Then I ordered the green tomatoe sandwich.. you would think it sounds a little strange, but let me tell you, it's amazing. They make the bread in house, add some special mayo, add veggies and voila.. yum. I recommend this place for couples, casual brunch, or if you're like me and actually like going to places solo. Best, L
(5)S. L.
Nice, cozy-looking atmosphere in a groovy neighborhood. The menu has a good variety, and the prices are great. I've been a couple of times for workday lunch. Parking is practically nil, so be forewarned. As has been said, there is no true waiting area either, so you might want to go when the weather is pleasant. The bar seems like THE place to sit. I've been on the patio and in the dining area and both times, it felt drafty. The service was decent. For both of my visits, I ordered the Caesar salad with grilled chicken. During my second visit, the chicken was blatantly undercooked. Shivers! Does the cook know that undercooked chicken can be DEADLY?? I didn't even need to poke through it to see what should have been in-your-face apparent to the cook. As soon as my plate hit the table, I was like "nuh-uh". A 2-yr. old would have questioned it! It makes me wonder if there is ample lighting in the kitchen or if some folks are overdue for eye exams. I think Lenscrafters is running a $99 special. I sent the chicken back, of course (otherwise I might not be here writing this review). And, no, there was no apology or amends that I can recall (it wasn't my tab). Otherwise, I would give Murphy's a third star. If I ever go back, I'll try the Bonzo dessert. CHECK YOUR CHICKEN!
(2)Tressi J.
I didn't think this place was as good as all the others reviews make it out to be. Brunch is supposedly the best there, so I tried it. Upon arrival, the valet informed us there was no more room for cars, so we drove around till we found our own spot. The wait was very long, and when we finally got a table, the food was not all that impressive. I have had much better eggs benedict at J Christopher's. The breads they brought before the meal were rather average as well. The biscuits were dry and hard, and the banana muffin was plain. Not worth the wait. Maybe dinner is better....
(3)Jay M.
Wow. What an amazing place. We felt lucky to catch lunch here, as we didn't make reservations (who needs reservations for lunch on Friday???). The food was amazing for both of us, I had a chicken salad sandwich on a croissant, and it was amazing. Big chunks of chicken, walnuts, grapes, the right amount of mayo, and the croissant was crispy, butter, and delicious. Desert was killer as well. The bill was much less than I was expecting for such amazing food. We will definitely be back, many many times.
(5)Rick R.
Ate here this past week. Excellent food and wine. This place has been consistently good over the years. Love the service too.
(4)Rhonda C.
Mmmmmm.......Murphy's. I'm not even a breakfast person and no matter how strong my intentions to only have a mimosa and a light breakfast when I arrive, I can't help but order the Eggs Virginia Highland and eat every last bite. The cheddar grits and Cafe Au Lait are some more of my favorites. The Murphy's monster wins again. Dammit. I must disclose that although I've been here multiple times, it's only been for brunch as of yet. As soon as I have a dinner experience to add, I'll be sure to share!
(5)Dayna C.
I should have got the shrimp and grits! But I went with the Eggs Sante Fe. Not a bad choice but not a great one either. I could have made it at home with a tortilla, eggs, cheese, and salsa. The plus of the meal was the fresh fruit and the biscuits. Yummmm the biscuits. I am a biscuit lover and am very pleased with Murphy's. We were seated promptly but our server wasn't that great. She could have been more attentive and she was lucky I wasn't the one leaving the tip. I would give her a shout out if I remembered her name, but I don't. She was the one that suggested the Eggs Sante Fe. My brunch mate and I didn't plan on eating brunch, we were hoping to get there for the lunch menu but next time I will be getting the shrimp and grits. Always go with your first choice people! Lol. My brunch mate had a burger which she seemed to love, cleaned her plate. So that was an additional plus.
(3)JEWELe M.
iBelieve this is my new Fave Brunch place in ATL!!! iMean it might as well be in my top TOP 5. LoL. So here iOrdered that day's Sunday brunch special: BBQ pulled pork eggs benedict....who thinks of doing that?!??! And it was unbelievably delicious. My Mr. ordered the shrimp and grits and he said besides having the best he's had in South Carolina...Murphy's comes in close 2nd! I also have to comment on the service there: FABULOUS. iWill definitely go back! :D
(5)Kara-Mariah H.
The shrimp and grits were really good. And the service was excellent.
(4)Rob P.
Delicious. Yum.
(4)T I.
My ride or die ace told me about this place and I have been in love from that day on. The service is impeccable, the food is on point. The wine selection is what truly has a hold on me. Every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., the Wine Shop hosts themed wine tastings. I suggest you arrive early it gets crowded. The atmosphere is relaxing. Brunch is a treat, however i usually go late to ensure no wait. I love love love the burger here, its always cooked just the way I asked no almost there or barely there, but just right. The avocado mayo is YUM YUM.. The bread basket they provide is tasty also. This has to be one of my favs...
(4)Anne S.
I went last night for Midtown Restaurant week and while everything I had was delicious, they did not put grits in my shrimp and grits...That's a pretty big mistake if you ask me! But I'm rating it a 4 since i have been here for brunch and the crab eggs benny was wonderful!
(4)Tiffany H.
I went to Murphy's on a second date with my bf. I decided that I'd like to pay being that he had treated me on the first date (I'm that kind of gal). We were seated right away on the outside patio. It was a nice setting with plenty of people watching room. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and able to offer suggestions of things that she thought were tasty. I choose one of her favorites and ended up liking it. We each had a beer and then drank water afterward. I'd have to say that the only downfall about our dinner was when the check came. Our total was $85. I, like all others, enjoy a good meal, but for two entrees and two beers, I'd have to say that I felt our dining experience was a bit over priced. They also have a wine store within the restaurant and I have been there on several occasions to purchase gifts for friends and have been helped graciously by their wonderful staff. They have prices that range from moderate to high and the recipients of my wine gift always ask where the wine was purchsed.
(4)Erin W.
Murphy's is definitely one of my favorite places in Atlanta. Although I've never had dinner at Murphy's, their brunch menu is amazing. On Saturday/Sunday mornings they have a brunch special that usually contains poached eggs cooked with a mix of different ingredients like spinach, avocado, salsa, etc. I've enjoyed the special twice so I highly recommend getting it if you can't figure out what you want off the actual menu! Some of my other favorites for brunch are Chilaquiles (tortilla, chicken, egg, avocado, salsa and sour cream), Eggs Virginia Highland (their variation of eggs benedict), the Fritattas, and the Crab Cakes Benedict. You also can't get brunch at Murphy's without one of their refreshing mimosas or bloody mary's. They also have a small wine shop with very attentive and knowledgeable staff to help you pick your perfect bottle! I usually grab a bottle of their wine and take it over across the street to "Wired and Fired" to paint pottery. The bar area is quaint and attractive with a view of the dessert counter--sometimes you'll get to see the baker preparing the day's desserts and baked goods :)
(5)Munya S.
Went here for brunch when I was in Atlanta- yum. Fun people-watching. Chilaquiles- that is all.
(4)Jarrod C.
5 stars...and I've never even had their famous brunch! I've been at least 5 times and it's always a huge hit with whoever we take. Great location, atmosphere, and service are a great compliment to great food... I've tried various pork , fish, and chicken dishes and all have equally amazed. My most recent order was the Spinach/Sausage Meatloaf...I highly recommend it! They have great salads and the green chicken chili soup had fantastic flavor. As good as the entrees and appetizers are though, they are just the prelude to the real main course...dessert! If you claim to like chocolate, you must try the Tollhouse pie. There are no words to describe how I feel about it. Simply the best. Strawberry Shortcake, cheesecakes, blueberry crostada are all extremely worth a try as well. Mix all of these with some of their delicious coffee and you will not leave disappointed. Who knows, once I try the brunch I may have to give Murphy's a 6 star. This place is an absolute staple for me.
(5)Jacquelyn S.
3.5 stars = another good find through yelp. came here for a late lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the nice ambiance, quality of food, good value, and amazing perkiness our server. she was seriously unflappable, even though a member of my party kept trying to mess with her -- like asking her a question, and then immediately turning away to talk to someone else. AND she remained pleasant and on point with service. so the food: i had the soup/sandwich combo, which was only $12! happily swapped plates with the aforementioned member because he was unhappy with the fact that there was bacon in his soup (which wasn't clear on the menu). he took the trout i originally ordered, which sounded healthy, but looked drenched in butter! he ate it all though, so i can only assume it was tasty. bloody mary i ordered was only ok... a little watery i thought. dessert was the only thing that really wow-ed me. we got two orders of banana pudding to-go. our server said it was a special, so if you go to murphy's and it's available, do NOT pass it up! on par with magnolia's in nyc, in my opinion!
(4)Carolyn B.
'Girls Day Out' in the Highlands, started with Brunch. We arrive to a 20 minute wait (which was annoying because this place was freakishly crowded for a snowy Saturday). Things turned around as soon as we were seated. We ended up with a nice seat near the window (great for people watching). The waiter was extremely nice, making sure everything was going well. I had an omelet with hash browns, which was amazing. For the food portions the price seems reasonable. A girls day can't be official without a 'Mimosa' which was also AMAZING. I had a great time, the only complaint is the entrance isn't big enough to hold the amount of people that choose to wait for a table, but there is a nice atmosphere here. The waiters and hostess were both pleasant and the food is great, especially the homemade biscuits =)
(4)Eric V.
Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent service, but you may have to wait for it. We showed up at 1pm for sunday brunch and were told the wait was 25 minutes. We waited closer to an hour but it was worth it. The momosas were good and the biscuits and muffins were good as well. I ordered the eggs san francisco and was not disappointed. The side of hashbrowns was good as well, in fact my wife finished them off my plate before I could. The price is also not bad for the quality of the food and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommend.
(4)Kim B.
Definitely one of the top brunches I've had in Atlanta. Went for Sunday brunch...the wait wasn't too bad, about 30 minutes. Murphy's pays attention to detail. My favorite: coffee ice cubes! It's nice to see a restaurant that actually cares to prevent my iced coffee from getting diluted! That's a rare find. The challah french toast was delicious, and the cinnamon butter is a nice touch. Every aspect of our meal was perfect, from the biscuits and muffins to our awesome server. Will definitely go back!
(5)Karen M.
Love the place, hate the wait! Forget Sunday brunch unless you bring your newspaper. The line is horrible at 30+ minutes. Add a few fussy babies, and you have the vibe. Too bad they do not take reservations, or have enough seating while waiting.
(4)Gene G.
My girlfriend and I are huge fans of this place. She lives a block away as we frequently visit there for the Wine Shop, the bakery, drinks, dessert, and dinner. I really enjoy the people that work there and the patrons that come in everyone is extremely friendly. The only thing i would suggest is for them to give the menu some minor face lifts. It seems as if some of the dishes are getting dated, other than that great place to be. One should take advantage of the dessert bar, wine shop, and cafe murphy while there. They have a lot of very great wines for under 20 dollars. The guy who picks out the wine does a fantastic job!
(5)Britny P.
I thought this restaurant was EXCELLENT! Great wine list and amazing food! I cannot wait to go back and they the brunch everyone is raving about! They have a salad with a blue cheese souflee - out of this world! Their calamari is so yummy! My only complaint is the long wait for the valet...they need to get their stuff together! Out of control!
(4)Nikolai C.
Just a great place that's stayed in the Highlands for a long time. The pork shank is huge and will last at least two meals. Great service with a great atmosphere. Although yuppies annoy me, I tolerate them for an evening here. Worth the money and the time.
(4)B K.
I used to love this place. Not anymore. We waited over an hour, despite being told thirty minutes. The hostess was very rude (blonde). My drink glass was dirty. I had bloody Mary debris floating in my tea.
(1)Su Jin K.
I LOVE MURPHY'S. It is my favorite restaurant in all of Atlanta, because it is affordable, the food is always delicious (my favorite dish is the lamb -- never gamy!), the portions are just right, the service is great, and the decor is tasteful/soothing. As a plus, after dinner, one can always hop on over to Paolo's for some awesome gelato.
(5)Marty T.
YUM, YUM, YUM is my best description for Murphy's. I have never been for brunch, only dinner. For dinner I recommend a reservation otherwise you'll have a quite a wait ahead of you. The food is outstanding! It is classic American fare with a slight southern flair. I'm not too into typical southern food, so Murphy's is the perfect blend for me. The atmosphere is great, if you eat too much you should walk around the Highlands for a bit! Between the food, wine, dessert menu, and atmosphere you can't go wrong. I have never had bad service at Murphys' and the wait staff seems to really enjoy the food as well. Every time I ask for a recommendation they are passionate and I do end up loving my choice!
(5)Krysten R.
Great food, knowledgeable staff, great ambiance. They even have a gluten-free menu. And their wait staff understands what gluten-free means!
(5)Aanal P.
Went to Murphy's on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday party. The place is so cozy and comfy.....but packed! The restaurant serves excellent wines and champagnes. they also have a store in the restaurant where you can purchase the wines and champagnes they are serving. We ordered a bottle of champagne (the name escapes me) but it was pretty good....and for appetizer we had the flash fried calamari, which was....okay. I didn't care for the sauces they served the calamari with. For the main course I had their special, seared cod with wilted spinach and butternut squash. It was really good and filling, but a little cold. (explanation below). There is one reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars. And that was because the service was not good. After we were finished with our appetizer, our plates and the EMPTY dishes sat on our table until AFTER we got our main dish. I guess at that point they needed room for our main course...what?! AND one of my friends... first got the wrong dish and when she told that to the waitress, the waitress said "Oh, I thought you ordered this?" Ummm...you thought? She was not apologetic at all. So while we were trying not to be rude and eating without our friend, our food got cold. After 15 mins her food was delivered and not even with an apology. I was very disappointed with the service.
(3)Abhi K.
This is one of those perfect restaurants when you are thinking of taking an out of town guest somewhere. It is classy, safe and not too expensive. They have a really good stuffed trout or flounder (can't remember which). I would stay away from the salads.
(4)Mustard Mayo I.
Pros: Our waitress was friendly, nice decor Cons: Food was mediocre, not worth the value, parking was a pain, yuppies My first impression of this place is it's not for young people. We ordered the crab soup, burger, and meat loaf. I'm omitting the fancy names they gave the items because they didn't taste anything special. They apparently only give bread to people who order wine. They seem to have an impressive wine collection, but I wouldn't know since I don't drink. There are no parking spaces, so you have to valet park across the street, which took forever. Make sure you get your card validated. We won't be coming back, there are way better American food places with better prices.
(2)FlyTaurusChick W.
Had wonderful brunch and the Mimosas were wonderful. Champagne with a splash of OJ :-)
(4)Valentina V.
Murphy's, Murphy's, Murphy's...mmmmmmmm delightful, sinful, exquisite-calorie-packed food, delightful ambiance, GREAT wine selection (and if you're lucky, you might get Murphy himself to ask you to join him in a tasting)...There is only one tiny, but noticeable downside to this magic world: one can barely walk or breath inside on, say, Sunday brunch. There is a solution, though. Just get there at 9AM and voila! Set that darn alarm clock for early hours (which is not supposed to be working on weekends, but believe me, it'll be worth it.) You might be lucky, and find plenty of places, while people is still home getting all dressed up to go see and be seen. Every time I have someone visiting in town, I bring them to Murphy's. Months later, they're still dreaming about "that delicious Southern brunch you drag us to at 8:30 AM on a Sunday." Everything begins with that delicate, dreamy and spongy basket of pastry and toasted goodies. Mix that with dollops of their delicious cinnamon butter...oh, my mouth is watering just remembering the warm, puffy and yellowish bites of carbs bathed in melting butter...The "Eggs. T. Murphy" which are the classic eggs Benedict (not exactly Southern, but...) are my favorites, but I also recommend the delicious "Eggs San Francisco," if you're a spinach lover, and the "Malted Waffles," if you need sweet, sweet, sweet...ok, I'm going to stop now. If you're not driving, and you can spare to spend some money on your palate...have some Mimosas, for God sake's! They're deliciosas. I usually complement my breakfast with a cup of Irish Coffee...mmmmm, that's all what I'm going to say. If I'm in the mood for dessert, I have the "Dessert Trio" along a glass of Moscato D'Asti...it's not only going to make you a joyous human being...it's will help you understand that taste buds also have hearts and the ability to keep memories... Yes. I love Murphy's. It's obvious.
(5)Poinciana T.
Stopped by for brunch. It was so hard to find parking space there. Expect to hike if it gets crowded. The burger I ordered was okay. I told them I want it medium rare and juicy, they brought out a pretty dried and under seasoned burger.
(3)Sandte S.
I have never been to a place where everything on the menu sounded delicious and actually was delicious. From the burger to meatloaf to the chicken and all the appetizers I have never been disappointed. The portions are generous and the food has plenty of flavor. The wait is usually long on the weekend so its best to make reservations. The only down side is that like most businesses in the area the square footage leaves something to be desired so there isn't a place to stand when you're waiting. There is free valet parking which really helps because the highlands parking situation is less than ideal at best. I highly recommend this place and I take all my visiting family here and they love it too.
(5)J L.
Food - wonderful. Service - still leaving more to be desired. Over the years this has been a consistent experience with Murphys. Not sure if they just don't hire good wait staff or what but this isn't the first (and probably not the last) time we've had below par service. For a nice restaurant that boasts a heck of a wine bar, the waitress didnt have much to say about the wine selection nor was attentive to the fact that wine ordered with dinner should arrive before or at time main course is served. We waited several minutes while food got cold and even when we asked for water refill she didn't remember. We had to flag someone else to get it. App, main course and dessert were all great as usual. I just wish the staff provided better service.
(3)Vivian C.
I love Murphys. Love, love, love Murphys. So much that I tried to organize a dinner w/ my fellow colleages this week after a particularly hard month at work. So... no reservations available at 7 or 7:30, but we thought maybe we could do 6:30... Nope. We lost our reservation and instead ended up eating closer to 7:30. The staff were great about it, and super nice. Didn't even give us a hard time, but made us feel welcomed and at home. The food is consistently great, and the desserts are superb. Don't forget about the $1 cookie jar outside the door too. I'll be back.
(5)Sharon L.
One of my favorite places in Atlanta! I came here a few weeks ago for my birthday, and have also been here for brunch. Very different experiences, but both were so much fun! I ordered a crispy goat cheese salad that came with roasted pears and candied walnuts and lightly fried goat cheese. The truffle mac and cheese was really good, but there was less sauce than what I usually prefer. And the crab cakes. Mmmm those crab cakes were exactly how a crab cake should be. Mostly crab, very little "cake." Also, our waiter was super fun, and gave us great suggestions (and free tastings) of some different wines.
(5)Mallory C.
Go to the bar. Chat up the bartender. Order the espresso martini. thank me later.
(5)garbanzo b.
Awesome Sunday Brunch....you'll be waiting for awhile...but it's fun if it's a nice day outside... Enjoy it.. Good simple food.
(4)Les P.
I know my rating is low but it is solely on service and more specifically the bartenders. The Food was perfect!!! Excellent and 5 stars worthy! The bartenders on the other hand, were rude from the moment we sat down. We sat down before we got our table and ordered three glasses of wine. (BE AWARE THE MENU LISTS HALF GLASSES FIRST) which is not the norm, and they try to tell you it is and are very very rude about it. Usually if you see three prices you think, glass, half bottle, and bottle, right. WRONG. it's half glass first. I think if this is the case when you order the bartender should then say would you like a full glass or a half, if they are going to do something so out of the ordinary. We simply asked about the bill because we were a little confused how 3 glasses of wine was $41. Rather then politely explaining they were both very defensive and rude. I would go back there to eat but if I wanted to go relax at a bar, I would never go and would never recommend Murphy's.
(2)Allen M.
Favorite brunch in Atlanta. Best chilaquiles I've ever had.
(5)Katy G.
My husband and I live in Midtown ATL and this is one of our favorite places to go for a nice meal. The service is always good, and the food is even better. Our favorite is the weekend brunch and mimosa's. We highly recommend Murphy's for a relaxing and delicious meal in ATL.
(5)Ron B.
I've only had the Murphy's burger there, but it's one of the best burgers I've ever had. Atmosphere is nice too.
(4)Deanna J.
Interesting all the yelps about bad wait staff here - I went recently after a year long hiatus from eating at Murphy's, and, although it wouldn't be quite true to give our service 'bad' status, it left me expecting a bit more for such a popular place. None much helpful when asked questions like crab cake vs. frittata? type questions - answer was always "Both are good." The outdoor patio is the only place I've ever been seated here - so I may be biased on the atmosphere. It's fairly quiet and a good place to hold conversation. Climate controlled by season, too. I would go for brunch instead of dinner - the brunch menu's got a bit more variety. Plus a nice Bloody Mary. And yes, you'll probably have to wait for a table. If you can't stand the hunger pains, conveniently located by the door is a 'honor system' cookie jar - put a dollar in the pot and pull out your very own gooey peanut butter cookie.
(4)Peyton S.
Great sunday brunch so a part of me thought I would rank it higher....however due to the stank attitude of the hostess (blonde, wee bit round, needing to prove that this is JUST HER PTIME gig) I had to rate it lower. Thankfully we were saved by Stacey, but trust me she truly had to SAVE our event. The food is consistently good while the service is consistently okay to pretty bad. What's odd is that the staff is always relatively friendly they just don't know what they're doing. I'm thinking they hire for look, disposition, over experience. But, I will definitely return....after having a quick breakfast, because you're going to wait and it's best to wait outside to avoid stanky hostess.
(3)Jim S.
Rarely do I find a restraunt in ATL that I can consistantly count on, but Murphy's is it. I'm not a frequent visitor here, but I do seem to choose it a good bit when out-of-town friends are here. Its perfectly located for me and usually my guests. Last nights dinner was wonderful. Again, I think because I made reservations and it was a Monday, that service was spot on. I arrived early and was seated promptly. Service (by Beveryly) was attentive and not overbearing. Food...speaks for itself. Great Soup....Great Trout Special. Wine (a little overprice) but selection was appropriate. Kudo's again!
(4)Aisha I.
I came here most recently for my birthday and loved it as I always have. One of my favorite Atlanta haunts. The service is good and the food is amazing particularly the mango chicken salad, the mac and cheese, and the steak fries- absolutely superb!! I love sitting outside near the hanging flowers to take in the beautiful evenings and people watch- the funnest part of being in the Virginia Highlands. Can't wait to try the brunch someday!
(5)Steven K.
Went here for brunch on a Sunday morning, luckily got there before 11 so we beat the crowds. My expectations were set pretty high from all the stellar reviews on multiple websites (not that I go anywhere other than yelp, of course). The food was good, but nothing to rave about. The Murphy T eggs was a very good eggs benedict, but the hashbrowns were a bit lacking. Our server was wonderful and very attentive, but I think all of the 5 star ratings got my hopes up a lot higher than they should have been. Overall it is a pretty solid brunch place, but not deserving 5 stars.
(4)Samuel C.
Location, Food and Service was Great! I plan on coming back for brunch in the near future. I highly recommend Murphy's!
(5)ronald d.
We have been to Murphy's a long time ago on a visit to Atlanta. We recalled it being ok but our dinner experience on Monday was so outstanding that I have to write. The waiter was a bit harried until the crowd thinned but everything else was first class, with the delightful surprise of an outstanding bottle of Rosso Di Montalcino for a really low price. We even bought a bottle to take home from their retail store. We'll be sure to return sooner than we did the last time.
(4)Allison F.
All-around goodness prevails at this chic and bustling Virginia Highland mainstay - from ambiance to service to the food itself. I know there are many delicious items on their menu, but Sunday brunch at Murphy's reigns supreme. In fact, I get excited just THINKING about it. I had the privilege of dining on the pretty little side patio just last week, and I am still basking in the glow of warm biscuits slathered in honey butter, freshly squeezed orange juice, and yummy whole grain granola with bananas and cream. While there was one very minor flaw in the scenario (the English muffin that came with my "Eggs T. Murphy" may have been slightly dense), my Murphy's brunch experience rendered me happy as a lark and pondering my next visit. It's a good thing Atlanta is only two hours away...
(4)Paul S.
enjoyable. had a few apps at the bar and a glass of champagne. not a great bar and an okay wine list, but overall lots of fun, with an energetic, friendly vibe.
(4)Rhonda C.
I had dinner here last night and I enjoyed it. I had the brisket and my friend had the shrimp and grits. The brisket was very tender and the horseradish did not overpower the mashed potatoes. We shared the crab cakes and we both enjoyed them. This was my first time here and I will go back again.
(4)stella m.
This place was excellent. Coming from the Los Angeles/San Diego area, I've tried a LOT of restaurants, and have pretty high standards when it comes to food. We tried Murphy's because a guidebook recommended it, and we were very impressed. The entrees were reasonably priced for the quality of the meal. I ordered the guinness braised beef brisket, and it was absolutely delicious. Dessert -- apple streusel--- was just as good. I want to come back to Atlanta just to eat here.
(5)Sue L.
Been to Murphy's for both dinner and brunch. Both times, the food was excellent! Only complaint I would have is that, for brunch, they do not accept reservations and the wait is ridiculously long. The food was definitely worth the wait, but just be prepared to wait.
(4)Oscar G.
Murphy's never disappoints. Great food and great service. Probably one of the best biscuits on the planet.
(4)Shawanda M.
went to dinner here last Sunday - lovely time. wasn't perfect, wasn't horrible. the server was nice but not very enthusiastic. i usually always get the same entree whenever i'm there for dinner (grouper/mashed potatoes/brocolini) rather delish! definitely still a nice restaurant despite the lackluster service...
(3)Amber M.
Almost every Sunday I brunch here with friends. Murphy's serves consistently good food - try the crab cake Benedict with jalepeno Hollandaise sauce - at reasonable prices. I enjoy the fact that nothing comes on a platter as I find enormous no-way-you-could-finish-it portions gross and a waste. Each plate is presented beautifully with fresh ingredients and with no pretension. If you go for brunch have a snack in the morning and wait until after 3pm to go to Murphy's. It is obviously no secret how good this place is as you can barely find a place to stand in the entrance waiting for a table before 3pm. I always go for the counter and receive excellent service from the two regular brunch bartenders. Despite the tidal waves of customers, they keep their cool, sense of humor and are attentive. Pay no mind to the hungry folks standing behind you. You scored a counter seat - enjoy it. Oh and add one spicy bloody mary to this tradition and you've got yourself a perfect meal.
(4)Stephani M.
The food at Murphy's is good, but the service we got was horrible!!!! From start to end. My husband order an irish coffee, and it took our server almost an hour to bring to our table, YES, AN HOUR, we're not kidding!!!!! I even have to asked her several times before. We waited soooo long for our food and the people who were seated after us already finish their food. To make it even worst, the server messed up our order that we have to wait even longer!! Because of this, We don't feel like going back there and dine in again even when the food was good!!
(2)Sean S.
If only I could eat the breakfast food here at 4am after a night of drinking instead of contributing to the demise of my saturated arteries compliments of Waffle House. Some will complain about the long wait on Sunday or the fact that they don't take reservations then but if you're the hot girl that everyone wants to date, seems smarter to keep your options open rather than promising yourself to someone in advanced. They could raise the price of everything on their menu by 20% and half wouldn't notice. The other half wouldn't care. Excellent food. Excellent prices. Excellent service. The only negative (the wait) wouldn't even exist if any of the above 3 were not as stated. It's like sitting in purgatory and having the option of gaining immediate entry into hell or standing in a long line for heaven. Choose wisely.
(5)Tina W.
Great good, wonderful air-conditioned patio, cool staff, and crappy wine. I tried four different wines, but just couldn't find something I liked. The truffle mac and crack and crispy flatbread were divine.
(4)Keith H.
A cozy spot for 2 I can't believe Murphy's has been around for over 25 years, amazing. That's a huge compliment, especially in the fickled restaurant business, ...enough already! Brunch at Murphy's is to die for, my specialty... egg white omelet, the food is always freshly prepared. It's the perfect spot for a romantic date for 2 or a secret rendezvous! Save room for scrumptious desserts. The restaurant offers an extensive wine list and an ambiance you won't forget! I guarantee you won't be disappointed, there's also valet parking. . Pros: Valet Parking, perfect ambience . Cons: n/a . Overall user rating: Recommended
(5)Kalikal R.
Brunch@ Murphy's was great! The breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs and steak with hash-browns as a side item was excellent. The eggs were hot and steak slices well done!
(4)Alex C.
I used to work in the Highlands, and we would do Murphy's for lunch all the time. Next to my own, they have one of the best Turkey burgers in the city! They have a wonderful brunch, and with the patio you can sit and people watch, while enjoying a mimosa. If you are going to walk around the highlands this is a great spot to statrt or finish! And if you want to get a bottle of wine dont miss out, on their selection!
(4)Jeff H.
Went for a birthday celebration. Great food, great service, at a really good price. I recommend spinach & fried goat cheese salad, shrimp and grits, & pork shank. Karen the bartender and Tim our server were both friendly and made great recommendations! I will come here again for sure!
(5)Steve K.
We had a wonderful brunch at Murphy's. For some reason, I went into this thinking the portions would be small, but that was absolutely not the case. Of particular note was the portobella frittata with goat cheese and pesto. Also enjoyed the biscuits before the meal. Service was excellent, and we were lucky to hit the front patio on a nice, cool fall morning in Atlanta.
(4)Amoura W.
Finally! I've eaten breakfast at many Atlanta restaurants and although some have been very good, I've always felt like there was something missing in the food--more flavor? Well this past weekend finally stopped at Murphy's and the experience was great! Although it was Saturday around 11 our wait was 5-7 minutes. Our waiter was very attentive suggesting items to try, and EVERYTHING was tasty and full of flavor down to the hot coco. I mean the breakfast is SO good I thought about going in the kitchen and kissing the chef! The cinnamon butter waffle is killerrrr, but I would try anything in this place. Even the grilled English muffin and biscuits were amazing. This place is definitely in my top 5 for b'fast/brunch--heck might even be number 1 for now:-)
(5)Ayana S.
I loved Murphy's so far. I have only gone once and happy I did. I went for brunch and had a beef brisket sandwich. Delish!! The bread was so fresh and tasty. It came with a great salad and great service. The only downside was parking. You have to walk a bit to park unless your lucky enough to park in the front. (NOT LIKELY). Great spot overall.
(5)Alex O.
We had a great time at Murphy's. We went on a whim because of a coupon we received, and we are glad we did. One thing that is a must have is there muscle and fries appetizer, which was amazing. The service was very good and a great energetic scene.
(4)danielle n.
Pros: Bread basket was yum in the tum. Cons: Everything else. 8 months pregnant and you sit me next to a brick wall that is backed up to a server station. Hike your IQ past 75 before you get a job as a hostess. Service...what service? You're supposed to get my eggs benedict to me HOT. Not cold, or cool....but HOT. Warm is even acceptable. Send it back, and it will come to you will a weird smattering of peppers on it. Really? Because those weren't on the first cold plate, so why now? To make up for everything else? Well guess what? I DON'T EVEN LIKE PEPPERS. This is a place for tourists, if anything.
(1)Jesse B.
love the brunch... I'm a huge breakfast/brunch fan and this place is fantastic! Staff is always friendly and ready to help!
(4)Julie S.
This just might be one of the best places we've eaten in Atlanta. Shared the crab cakes and they were dee-lish! If everything else on the menu is as good as the crab cakes and the mango chicken salad, then sign me up for more. I had hopes that my husband would order something fancier, but he had the burger and wouldn't share so I think that about says it all. We usually move on to other places if we want dessert, but since everything else was fantastic, we shared an apple cranberry tart that was just great.
(5)Carla L.
Does Murphy's need one more person singing their praises? Yes! I loved last Tuesday's wine tasting; the instructors are so personal. I love the lunch menu, love the dinner menu, but their brunch is ridiculously good! I took my parents for Mother's Day and they both loved it.
(5)Susan M.
Our waitor was such a gentleman, buttered my parents up real good. I like the southwest frittatas. Heated patio.
(5)Gayle B.
Took my 23 year old son here early Thursday evening. He wanted to go some place relaxing. I had a glass of wine, he had a beer, he had the swordfish special and I had the lobster Cobb salad. The bill came to $65 with tip. Portions were ridiculously small -- he was hungry afterwards. My salad had a few flakes of lobster, but was $16. The hardboiled egg was runny...don't know if it was supposed to be. I won't be going back. Expensve for what you get, and hyped up. They were much better when they were in the old place. There are so many other better, less expensive places. Oh yeah, there were 5 slices of sourdough bread in the bread basket. It was hard on one side, soft on the other. It had been heated up to give the impression it was fresh.
(2)Lee P.
It's been a while since I'd been to Murphy's. What a treat. Great food and friendly attentive server. I'm gonna try and make the strawberry-jalepeno martini at home! Was there on day that the restaurant was donating proceeds to Atlanta Cotillion benefitting AID Atlanta and the special dessert was red velvet 'awareness' cupcakes with creamcheese frosting! Yum!
(4)Jenny B.
This place rocks. I keep hearing about the brunch they have, but I haven't been yet so I"ll have to check it out soon. I had a wonderful dinner here with my family when they came to visit. I had a fish dish which was so good, and everyone else got steaks, which they were all very happy with. I remember the crab soup was really good. It's a beautiful restaurant inside, very classy and romantic looking. It's not cheap, but they definitely know what they're doing here. I'll be back for a special occasion.
(4)Kate C.
Still a solid restaurant for any meal! On my last trip, I recently enjoyed a pan-seared grouper on top of squash risotto. It was so delicious. The service is always solid and their wine selection in very good too. I always ask the server to suggest something with my meal and have yet to be disappointed. You can also purchase whole bottles to take home without the markup prices.
(5)Chris O.
Good brunch in a great area of Atlanta. This is right in the heart of Virginia Highlands. Raspberry cornbread was amazing, would go back just for that.
(4)Carol S.
I had the North Geogia Trout, which had a nice crispy skin but was missing a little punch in the flavor department. Good atmosphere, service, wine list and dessert selection. The wait time for two on a Friday night was just a couple of minutes with no reservations. Do bring quarters thought because if you don't want valet street parking is the only option and meters are $2 an hour.
(4)Julia R.
Situated in the heart of VA Highlands, Murphy's is classy but relaxed, quaint, and especially inviting on a gorgeous, breezy Atlanta morning. Snagging an outside table for 2 on a Saturday at 1030 without so much as a 1 minute wait was a bonus and I was very impressed with the attentiveness of the waitress. The coffee was hot and rich and the table service--very prompt. Our table was presented with a sampler basket of muffins and biscuits which was incredible...however, I'm sad to say that I was not able to do any sampling because my main meal arrived at the table simultaneously and the portion was more than generous. I ordered "Linda's Omelette" which was comprised of sauteed spinach, onions, mushrooms, and cheddar served with a side of hashbrowns topped with a combination of diced bell peppers and onions that were sauteed to perfection. The food was good, not excellent, but good. The presentation was very appetizing but the omelette was slightly under-seasoned. Its texture was light and fluffy...without any oil or grease in sight which was appreciated. With the atmosphere that Murphy's exudes, I will definitely return to sample their fresh baked goods, try a lunch and/or dinner entree and perhaps even indulge in some house wine, which I'm told is an essential element of dining at Murphy's.
(4)Lolo B.
I have been a loyal Murphy's patron since I was a kid and they were in their original location around the corner from the Va.Highlands fire station. I would order their Julie's chili in a bread bowl. But, that was a long time ago, and many menus back. They still have a menu that always pleases. They have the best brunch in town. Scones, breads, biscuits to die for. Their shrimp and grits are the best around. Their dessert sampler is the only way to go because there are too many delectable ones to choose from. Honestly, every dish I have ever had, from apps to desserts, has been unbelievable. Their wine list is extensive. And their waitstaff is always friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. I have only amazing things to say about this establishment. I only wish I could eat there more often (like every day).
(5)Maria C.
Outstanding bloody mary's. Good service. Excellent biscuits. The ambiance is cute too. I dig it.
(4)Renee S.
Fabulous salmon for lunch on day.......followed by delicious spinach meatloaf (who would have thought) for dinner at the bar on a Friday night. Great service, food, wine, and overall atmosphere.
(5)Aliah D.
So happy that my girlfriend took me to this spot as the last hurrah of our birthday weekend...food is spectacular. here was a bit of a wait but we walked around the downtown area and shopped. Decor is cozy and inviting. Mimosa are DELICIOUS and made my brunch even tastier. I tried the special of steak with poached eggs over biscuits with a side of cheddar grits. Fabulous. Tastes of the pancakes, french toast, and sausage was unbelievable. What a fantastic brunch spot!
(5)T. Murray -.
Virginia Highlands is like a community of places to get good food. I wouldn't be surprised if the Home Owners Association has to have a taste test before you can open the doors to a new restaurant. Murphy's could set the bar for all those daring to enter the war for diners in this neighborhood. The food here is superb, as is the service and I haven't had anything there yet that I didn't like. A friend of mine took me here to celebrate a job promotion and I'd never been. I really didn't know what to expect. I just knew it was the building that looked like a house and sat on an awkward corner in the Highlands. When he asked me to meet him there I thought, "Where do you park at that place?" All of that became unimportant once the hostess whisked us away to our table and the waiter described the specials for the evening. I loved everything! So much so that this became a destination spot for my parents the next time they came into town. They ranked this as one of their top Atlanta dining experiences as well.
(5)Brittany B.
I went to Murphy's for brunch with my mom and sister last Saturday. Our food was delicious and came out pretty quickly for a place that was pretty crowded. Our server ( can't remember her name, sorry) was very nice and attentive. I ordered the crab cakes benedict with a fruit salad and my mom and sister both had a frittata and none of us could complain. I would definatly recommend this place and can't wait to go back again.
(4)Cat N.
Yum Yum. Murphy' s is just wonderful. My husband tells me all the time that this place is his fav, which is fine by me! The food is consistently AWESOME. Prices are great as well and the ambiance is just right. When ever you ask someone where to go for dinner and they say "Murphy's"- just do it.
(5)Holly H.
Awesome food here. Selection is limited, but what they have is excellent. Great location within walking distance to the V-H strip to do dinner and then head down for drinks. Service is always great. The meatloaf is definitely a favorite.
(4)Rebecca O.
Murphy's never fails to impress me. Brunch is my favorite time there, which inevitably consists of a mimosa or Bloody Mary. And also a Diet Coke. The delicious grits and biscuits keep me going back for more, although all other menu items are just as worthy. Yum! Dinner is also a class-act at Murphy's. Impress a date or go with other people who love experiencing fantastic food and just-as-lovely surroundings.
(4)S C.
Even though we don't live in Atlanta anymore, we still try to imitate the Murphy's burger. We loved this restaurant - it is lovely and comfortable with great food and service.
(5)V K.
You can't go wrong with Murphy's. The place gives me a classic feel to it and you come out loving the fact that you're in Atlanta. Awesome food any time of the day, great service, and I just love the buzz out there. One of my favorite places.
(4)Anisha H.
Soo I finally hit up Murphys for brunch ...I got there around 2ish on a Sunday and my my I had to wait 40mins to get a table...but the bar was open and we could order drinks...so of course being a Mimosa fan..I had to try their Mimosas....It was not the best I have ever had to be honest but it was pretty decent! While waiting, they have little cute wine shop, that you can browse through :) Of course being Sunday and being in GA...we couldn't buy any, will def come back on another day since their selection was pretty darn good. :) Finally we got seated in their outside patio, facing the hustle and bustle of the Virginia Highlands. I got the Highland omlette while my friend got the special...which was biscuit with sausage gravy and harshbrowns and porched eggs....both are meals were pretty darn good, I loved the harshbrowns, my poached eggs were alright...but I have to say the food is "Yummy".... Overall, I loved Murphys, its a good place to start ur Sundays I feel. Ohh and they have Valet..which I had known...I parked on the street and got soaked walking back to my car....but I do know for next time..hehe :)
(4)Isabel Y.
Love Murphy's! Came for Sunday brunch after a ridiculous weekend with some friends. We waited around the bar and it was pleasant to sit and drink mimosas while waiting for our table. Our waiter was kind of wacky but definitely had a personality. And food came promptly. And it was delicious!! Personally I am not a fan of $30 brunches every weekend, but once in a while, if I were so inclined to spend that money, I would come here! Cute atmosphere, fun people watching...perfect Sunday activity.
(4)Duy N.
They have a very friendly staff. The wine list is good and affordable. The food is excellent, I have had the shrimp and grit cakes, roasted chicken and the tilipia. They were all great. Far and above the best food in the Highlands, with a terrific Brunch menu on weekends. Gourmet without being stuffy, it's more like just good quality and fresh ingredients. The restaurant is very attentive to wine and features a huge selection.
(4)Darrin K.
Was there for there wine testing / class, and it was alot of fun. The Sommelier was great, he made it fun and got everyone involved. I would suggest anyone who likes good wine to going to one of these events. Food is also very good and when the weather is nice they have a patio and most of there rooms have large windows they open.
(5)Katherine S.
An Atlanta classic, and the best crabcake sandwich I've ever had. The desserts are a can't miss, and the wine list is particularly lovely. They have a nice casual atmosphere in the middle of Va-High. Remember to valet park at Wachovia, or parking can be a nightmare. Huge wait at brunch, I'd go for lunch in the middle of the week.
(4)Sieva J.
A long standing favourite spot to meet friends for a long and leisurely catch up lunch in VaHi. Enjoy their lunches b/c it's more affordable. Love the Georgia trout and the Lobster cobb salad is delicious! Great wine list. Outdoor seating an option. Deserts are yummy too and service is always top notch each time. Be sure to make a reservation. Always a sure and safe bet..Bon Apetite! :D
(5)Sandra J.
Great burger and lobster salad!
(4)Tracy L.
Went for dinner this time. ATMOSPHERE: Very crowded during dinner time just like at brunch time. FOOD: Not very many vegetarian options for dinner. The only entree option offered for vegetarians is a vegetable platter, which every restaurant does because they don't have anything else vegetarian so opted to make a dinner out of a couple of appetizers, which included: 1. Flat bread - more like thin cracker than flat bread. I'm not sure what flat breads are supposed to be since I've had varying thickness in flat breads. Anyways, this was yummy and light. Cheese, olives, tomatoes, herbs topped with arugula. Yum. 2. Crispy goat cheese salad - a fried goat cheese blob with a salad on the side (strawberries, walnuts, balsamic vinaigrette, leafy greens). It was good but I wasn't too impressed. 3. Complimentary bread - not impressed - plain white bread with a crunchy crust. 4. Dessert trio - in order of liking (most to least) tollhouse pie (white/dark chocolate with oreo crust topped with vanilla icecream), triple layer cake (chocolate mousse, cheese cake, brownie with whip cream on top), mango panna cotta (vanilla panna cotta with diced mangoes in a sauce and crisp cookie cracker on top). Mango panna cotta was not as good since the mango sauce seemed too tart for the sweet panna cotta exacerbating the tart taste. SERVICE: Excellent even with the busy service. PARKING: Valet service is doing the parking for 4 restaurants in the area so it could take awhile to get car parked and get car back during peak hours. Best to just walk a little and park on the street - plus it's free and you get exercise. CONCLUSION: Dessert was the best part! Food was good but not many options for vegetarians so I won't be a regular here since I probably tasted everything that was vegetarian already.
(5)M B.
The food is consistently good here, and typically so is the service... My wife and I went for brunch today and sat at the bar area and were very disappointed with the experience. we had to flag someone down for every little thing, nothing was offered.. We ordered our drinks and food all at once, hoping to streamline the experience.... After a very long wait we got our drinks at different times - ironic since we were sitting at the bar. We waited more than 30 minutes and our food had still not arrived... Meanwhile the people on either side of us received their food even though they ordered 15 - 20 minutes after us... Neither of the bartenders noticed that our food had not come out yet... So once again I was forced to flag one of them down and ask where our food was and if it would be possible to get some bread/biscuits while we waited.. They never seemed to scan the bar to see if all was ok. They did bring the biscuits finally and went to check on where our food had gotten off too. After another 10 - 15 minutes our orders finally made it out. The food was excellent! The bartender even comped us a couple of drinks. The problem was I was stressed by then and did not really enjoy what should have been a relaxing brunch at the end of a stressful week for both of us. Both bartenders were friendly at the very end when they knew it was time to write the tip, but since they had pretty much ignored us the entire time I felt it was merely perfunctory. I left a decent tip because they made some effort to recover at the end, but all in the experience was a fail.
(2)Robert H.
I honestly cannot think of a better place for brunch in ATL. Parking can be a real hassle all those gits that take control of the bank and try and charge you to park...... I think typical seat time is 30 mins. It is always packed. Has a deli They also do Thanksgiving to go. Make sure you book early. I was too late last year and had to DIY
(5)Brian A.
I went here for my birthday a few days ago. I had never been to Murphys before but had always wanted to try it out from the great reviews I've heard throughout the years. I had a party of 8 and we had to wait until the entire party got there which sucks, bit it's policy so whatever, so we went to the bar and had a drink. We eventually got seated, I specifically chose murphys because they have fried green tomatoes and I LOVE fried green tomatoes ( and the movie ) so naturally I ordered them and they were awesome, I was automatically a fan of this place. I ended up ordering the shrimp and grits as an entree. SOOO good! I highly recommend it! Two of my friends wanted to eat light because we were going to a pool party later, so they ordered the goat cheese chicken salad, they let me try some of it, and it was honestly one of the best salads I've ever had. The server was very professional and had a great demeanor, I really want to try their infamous brunches. I would have given murphys 5 stars but the host was incredibly rude.
(4)Dustin S.
To clarify, this 5 star review applies to the Tuesday wine tasting, dinner, and the wine shop. Murphy's by itself is a 4 but Tuesdays are special and the excellent well-priced wine shop gives this Va-Hi focal point the 5th star. First off, the menu is solid with a good price range. The salad with lobster is amazing and we order it every time we go. The brisket is also fantastic, a very tasty and homey type meal. I recently toned it down a bit and got the burger...excellent! They also have a dessert and coffee shop but I always go for the cheese course for dessert. The real star of Murphy's is the wine shop and their Tuesday night tastings. Tastings are $20 a person, sounds a little pricey but when you do the math for the amount poured for you during the tastings your realize it is a fabulous deal. Troy, who only occasionally pours, is the best I've met there. All of their wine staff is very knowledgeable and I usually cannot leave there without buying a bottle or two, either from the tasting itself or from shop. As far as prices, Murphy's has great prices on their wine. I have been to many of the California wineries and Murphy's is actually offering most of their wines for cheaper than the wineries can. There is no markup at Murphy's but actually a discount. (And you don't have to pay with cash to get the discount...but I do love my Green's on Ponce). The only sad part about Murphy's which did not affect the 5 stars is their menu wine list by the glass is not the best. More unique than most places in Atlanta but what are you going to do, you can't pour a glass from all your best bottles. I'm just hoping they keep mixing it up but when I go to Murphy's for dinner, I'm doing the wine tasting. By the way, $5 is taking any entree of greater than $11 if you pay for the wine tasting (the $11 burger does not make the cut, I wish they would just restaurant up and charge $11.01 for it so the discount could apply). Finally, Murphy's is a jewel for brunch. This is how I first found Murphy's but have since become more partial to dinner. Great place for 2 or big groups. Special occasions or just a regular morning or night you want to make special.
(5)James C.
I've been eating at Murphy's for a looooong time. Unfortunately, I don't live nearby, but that doesn't stop my from eating there at every opportunity. All the food is great. It is a place you could kick back - or take clients. This place is wonderful for any meal at any time of day.
(5)Dan W.
I learned an important life lesson at Murphy's- if you're gonna spend $10 bucks on eggs, they at least need to be cooked right. When I was in Murphy's there was this weird little baby staring me down. He was all like, "What you doin'?" and I was all like, "What's your problem, lil' baby? You are seriously freaking me out." And he just kept staring like I was all weird and stuff. But he was weird. After we waited for 30 minutes drinking bloody marys and mimosas me and my wife and our friends sat down and ordered. The waiter told us fabulous tales about how the Real Housewives of Atlanta actually ate and staged a fight at Murphy's, and how Usher came by one time and carefully arranged all his jewelry on the table in front of him before putting it back on. This seemed to annoy the waiter telling the story, but he should've totally bowed down and worshiped that dude on the spot. Usher is too good for that place and if they'd messed up his eggs like they messed up mine he would've told all of his cool friends and nobody cool would ever go to Murphy's again. But I guess they didn't since famous people still go there for no apparent reason - maybe they just like the experience of being bumped ahead of all the people drinking mimosas and waiting for tables? I know I would. Oh yeah, the food was aight.
(3)Jill S.
The food was great! The bartenders behind the wine bar, another story! The woman was rude after we told her we just wanted a glass of wine and not dinner. My three friends and I ordered a glass of wine and when we got our bill it was over 60 dollars!! I have NEVER seen a 1/2 glass on a menu anywhere. When we called them over to explain, the man behind the bar made it seem like we were idiots for not realizing that the wine menu had three sections, 1/2 glass, full glass, bottle. He went on to tell us that EVERY restaurant has this option, um...wrong. Overpriced and rude, go somewhere else.
(1)Deanna C.
Everyone kept telling me this is the place to go for brunch, so I had to try it out. First of all, plan on waiting a while. This place is packed. Luckily there is valet parking, or I would have been driving around for hours. Decor is modern, but comfortable. Customers were wearing everything from shorts to Sunday dresses. The food is a good mix of American and European brunch - everything from oatmeal and pancakes to scones and corned beef hash. I've gone several times and have loved everything I ordered. They give you the option of ordering your eggs or an omelette any way you want. So order a coffee or mimosa and wait at the bar- it's worth it!
(4)London A.
I went to Murphy's on my first-ever visit to Atlanta to get a taste of good southern quality food and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was comfortable, the service was great, and the shrimp and grits and peach dessert were delicious! Free valet parking never hurts, either!
(5)Donnell H.
I took a friend there for brunch this weekend and for the first time I experienced the worst service. Michelle Bolkem was working the bar and obviously Saturday wasn't her day. She was surly and lacked the charm and hospitality that I have grown to appreciate at Murphy's. (Side Note - When ordering at the bar, when did Murphy's begin giving the customer their check before their drink?) Overall, the food is always consistent and good. Unfortunately, the service can at times be a little rough around the edges. Will remain a top choice in my book.
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