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Murphy's, Atlanta, GA

Murphy's

4.7
4.7
4735 Reviews
$30 and under
American
For over 40 years, Murphy's has ranked among Atlanta's best restaurants, famous for best brunch and creative lunch and dinner cuisine. Chef Andy Tran creates seasonal American menus with small plates to share, salads, and favorite entrees: Brisket, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and Steaks. Our in-house bakery creates fresh breads and desserts. Our retail wine shop provides outstanding wines to diners by the glass or bottle at value prices, with every Tuesday wine tastings. The decor combines exposed-brick walls with French café doors to divide tables among quiet spaces ideal for conversation, either inside the cozy dining room or outside on the patio. Valet parking during peak hours. Private dining available.

Our Patio seating is first come, first served and seats only parties of 4 or less. Requests for patio seating are not guaranteed. Inclement weather will also cause us to close all patio seating.

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2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 134 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (404) 872-0904

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Andy Tran

  • Private party facilities

    Murphy's offers private dining with a number of menu selections and room settings for any occasion. Whether it be an intimate luncheon, a holiday occasion or a unique social gathering, we work closely with you to plan the perfect event. Please email events@murphysvh.com for information.

  • Private party contact

    Candice Hart: (404) 872-0904

  • Neighborhood

    Virginia Highland

  • Cross street

    North Highland Ave

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Valet offered every evening and Saturday and Sunday from noon until close.

  • Public transit

    Marta Bus 16 leaves the Marta Rail Station at Five Points in downtown Atlanta and travels up N Highland Ave passing Murphy's.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,735 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Most Booked

  • Atlanta

    Great for brunch

  • Atlanta

    American

  • Atlanta

    Most Booked

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  1. MrMorningside

    Atlanta Metro

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Murphy’s is always great. The food is so delicious and consistent. I had the brisket and it was amazing! The service staff is very attentive and they give good recommendations. This place is a gem - highly recommended!
  2. AndrewS

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Disappointed that Murphy’s has decided to impose a surcharge for credit cards. Too fine an establishment to be nickel and diming.
  3. BrittanyW

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Food was fresh and good but lack flavor and lack any seasoning whatsoever. I never expected overpowering amounts of seasoning, by any means, but I did expect a pinch of salt and pepper during the cooking process. My server was absolutely outstanding. The sangria I selected was uneventful on the palate. Of course location is fun and cute on a Sunday but that doesn't quite influence my review enough here to refrain from remembering the flavor impact overall was mediocre. I'd go back but mainly if a group or another individual wanted to try it. I'd be willing to do that. But I am not necessarily going full on out of my way to return. Again, cute spot, food was ok just not memorable.
  4. user

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, great service. Perfect brunch spot!
  5. Abandoned

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience3
    We have visited Murphy's many times in the past 10 years but had not come back for a couple of years since the pandemic started, so we were excited for this date night. Bar experience was nice, good service, had a mocktail and sparkling water. $20. Then we were seated in the outdoor area, where we waited for 20 minutes as the waitress kept walking by us with no acknowledgement of us, not even once. At least 3 other groups came in and were seated and were waited on immediately and served. The area was not crowded as it was 5pm, so it wasn't because they were busy. Finally we left as it was clear we were going to have a poor service experience. So we went across the street to La Tavola and had a wonderful meal and excellent service. We will not be back to Murphy's.
  6. Sailor

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant with good service, food and wine selection
  7. PhilH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Great meal before seeing a play. Awesome staff, service a little slow in checking on us. Parking is a nightmare! Not Murphy's fault, need better direction outside.
  8. ATLFoodLover

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing night! Our waitress was wonderful, the scallop special was delicious and the atmosphere made our date night perfect!! We will definitely be getting the babysitter again to make this a regular destination!
  9. diningdiva

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food, as always, was wonderful. Service was slow. I’ve noticed this the past few times I’ve been here, so it wasn’t the waiters fault. However, the experience overall was consistently great.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Spot. Wonderful food and comfortable environment
  11. BarbaraT

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Our server, Kevin, was outstanding.
  12. Maria

    Atlanta Metro

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friends who have not been together since prepandemic sharing a reunion brunch. Bill provided excellent service!!!
  13. JeffreyH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and atmosphere, will be back ………………………………………
  14. LisaC

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The cinnamon roll was delicious. The grits were just okay. The restaurant wasn't very clean. We had brunch on Mother's day and the floors weren't clean. The staff was very friendly. My last visit a few years ago was better than this one.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food, service, and happy other customers 🙌
  16. Kb01998

    Atlanta Metro

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I ate here with my mom. Our server, Dakota, was attentive and patient. We received our food in a timely manner and everything we had was good; seafood omelet, eggs and grits and a basket of muffins/breads. We’ll return.
  17. KellyN

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Murphy’s is the perfect place for an elegant dinner. they have outdoor and indoor seating. Not overpriced, and the food is very good. There’s a wide selection of alcoholic drinks. Every meal I’ve had at this restaurant has been delicious.
  18. MMCQ

    Atlanta Metro

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service from Peter, even though they were super busy. The food was, as always, reliably good.
  19. falcon66

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    With out-of-town guests, everyone at the table was delighted with their meal and with the accommodations of splitting dishes, answering questions about the menu, keeping the atmosphere light and fun. As the in-towner, Murphy's is often a "go to" when I must come up with a choice for a group I don't know well.
  20. KAnt

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were excellent! Hospitality from the host and hostess at check-in to our server, to the house manager was bar none. We had a party of four and every dish (including dessert) was perfectly prepared. Not sure how we’ve missed this gem in Virginia Highlands all these years, but now that we’ve discovered it, we will definitely return.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Murphy’s is always a good choice for a drink and Apps or for dinner. We had a great time with friends on Saturday night. It was their first time and they raved about the food and the service. Peter took care of us and he was attentive, knowledgeable, and very friendly. We had a great evening!
  22. Pam48

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our 1st visit, excellent service, our meal has delicious and our waiter Skyler was great. We will be back.
  23. TinaP

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was wonderful! Delicious food, excellent service, and lovely surroundings. Mom enjoyed her mother's day treat immensely.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience2
    I had high hopes for Murphy’s. It was ok. The mussels were good. Everything else was mediocre at best. The bar tender was RUDE. There are much better places to go in Atlanta. Been there done that. Won’t go back.
  25. Mariah

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great brunch! Love the patio area. Service is always on point
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great! I had the brisket hash and it was delicious. The mimosas were good and the service was fast. I’ll definitely be returning.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love the restaurant and our food was delicious. We had a great waiter, too. If you’re looking for good food and ambiance, go to Murphy’s.
  28. PaulB

    Atlanta Metro

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    Great food. Seemed understaffed - waiter was a little overwhelmed. There was a large group in the dining room and the noise level was very high. But still a good experience overall.
  29. MMCQ

    Atlanta Metro

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always love dinner at Murphy's and tonight was no exception. Food is consistently excellent. Tonight was a dinner with friends, one from out of town, and I had no worry whether it would be good. It was great. We all had seafood--the trout and halibut dishes were delicious. The risotto with the halibut was especially good with its gulf shrimp addition. Two of us had the crab cakes, which make a great entrée if you are not that hungry.
  30. RobertS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First time there. Food was good. Deserts were great. Had mimosas with lunch. Our server was fantastic. Great atmosphere. I will come back.
  31. SharonT

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love to go to Murph’s s when visiting the Emory area. No matter what I order it is delicious. The beet salad is outstanding. The trout is delicious paired with the vegetables. The Salmon is always fresh. The sides are all great as I have tried them all. What I like the most is the portion size is larger than the average upscale restaurant. The wine tasting that was going on looked fun. I feel like I can eat a delicious healthy meal there as they choose high quality food and ingredients.
  32. LynneM

    Atlanta Metro

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We all enjoyed our meals - I LOVED the Roasted Rake special. Definitely a WOW. Friends sampled 3 different sandwiches and they were all terrific. Been coming to Murphy’s for years and the restaurant experience is always wonderful.
  33. ChrisW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal at Murphy's! We will be back again soon!
  34. MelissaC

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dakota was an excellent server. Food was delish. Best pancake I've had in a while!
  35. RogerH

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and we’re sat right at our reserved time. Service was also excellent.
  36. Java21

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Johnie was outstanding friendly knowledgeable I will always ask to sit in her section
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    It’s seems like restaurants don’t view the “special request” section when I make a reservation. There wasn’t an option to choose outdoor seating so I put it in the special request section. When I get there the host tells me my table is ready and I asked if it was outside and referred to my reservation. She looked as if she had no idea what I was talking about and told me it would be a wait for outside seating. What’s the point in putting something in the box if it’s not read? The food was good and nice ambiance, but making reservations with specific requests is not going to happen. Calling them may be better.
  38. Excellent

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food. Everyone had something different and loved it.
  39. Alann

    Atlanta Metro

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great brunch spot for amazing Bloody Mary & mimosa
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience at brunch today! Our server, Nachel, was amazing. Her kindness and friendliness was extremely touching. She gave us excellent recommendations and really made it special for us. I hope I get to come back and enjoy Murphy's again under her care!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Murphy's offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 872-0904.

Murphy's is rated 4.7 stars by 4735 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

11:00 PM


Booked 134 times today
Google Map for Murphy's

997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Additional information

  • Cross street

    North Highland Ave

  • Neighborhood

    Virginia Highland

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 8:30 am–3:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Valet offered every evening and Saturday and Sunday from noon until close.

  • Public transit

    Marta Bus 16 leaves the Marta Rail Station at Five Points in downtown Atlanta and travels up N Highland Ave passing Murphy's.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Andy Tran

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (404) 872-0904

  • Private party facilities

    Murphy's offers private dining with a number of menu selections and room settings for any occasion. Whether it be an intimate luncheon, a holiday occasion or a unique social gathering, we work closely with you to plan the perfect event. Please email events@murphysvh.com for information.

  • Private party contact

    Candice Hart: (404) 872-0904

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