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Murphy's, Atlanta, GA

Murphy's

4.8
4.8
5628 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
For over 40 years, Murphy's has ranked among Atlanta's best restaurants, famous for best brunch and creative lunch and dinner cuisine. Chef Matt McCarthy creates seasonal American menus with small plates to share, salads, and favorite entrees: Brisket, Salmon, Roasted Chicken, and Steaks. Our in-house Pastry Chef Kassie Ruffin, creates fresh pastries and desserts. Our retail wine shop provides outstanding wines to diners by the glass or bottle at value prices, with wine tastings, wine flight happy hours and wine dinners weekly and monthly. 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 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
    Matt McCarthy
  • 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 operations@murphysvh.com for information.
  • Private party contact
    Joy Pugh: (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

Experiences

  • Valentine’s Weekend Dinner

    $60.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 16, 2025
    Celebrate love all Valentine's Weekend at Murphy's with an exclusive three-course prix fixe menu crafted by Chef Matt McCarthy for $60 per person. Begin with your choice of Blood Orange Salad or Steelhead Trout Crudo. Savor Seared Scallops or Beef Tenderloin for your entrée, and finish with a decadent dessert—Black Forest Cake or Strawberry Strudel. Enhance your experience with an optional wine pairing flight expertly selected by our sommelier, JR Smith. This special dining experience is available Friday through Sunday only. Reserve your table now for a romantic and unforgettable meal.

What 5,628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta Metro

    Most Booked

  • Atlanta

    American

  • Atlanta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Murphy's in Atlanta shines with "absolutely delicious food" and "outstanding service." A favorite for brunch and dinner, it offers a diverse menu, cozy atmosphere, and attentive staff. With consistent praise for its "great neighborhood location," guests feel welcome and satisfied. Perfect for family gatherings or intimate meals, Murphy's consistently impresses.
5,628 Reviews
  1. Jenny

    VIP

    Atlanta

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Always great food. Very consistent. Service is consistently very slow.

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  2. Bonnie

    Milwaukee

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely brunch at Murphy's. Not only was the food excellent but we appreciated the willingness of the staff to accommodate our request for a quiet table so that we could hear one another. Loved sitting on the heated porch! Thank you.

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  3. Deborah

    VIP

    Atlanta

    83 reviews

    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been coming to a Murphy for over 25 years & have NEVER had a bad experience. Dinner, brunch, service is always stellar. This time had dinner with friends who had never been & husband. We ordered the calamari which was well seasoned & beautifully crispy without being greasy. Some of the best we’ve enjoyed overall. The charcuterie was a very nice mix of but a tad expensive for what it was. It was ample enough to serve 4 however. The brisket, pork chop, stripped bass & trout were all a hit. Finally, one member of our party has specific food allergies. She called the day before to discuss & Chef Matthew was especially gracious & helpful. There’s a reason Murthy’s has survived this long. Good food, good service I’m a nice atmosphere every visit.

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  4. Michelle

    Atlanta

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was excellent, per usual. Hannah, our waitress was great. I had the Brisket Hash and my husband had Linda’s Omelette.

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  5. Virginia

    VIP

    Atlanta

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious brunch. Excellent service from Kennedy. Comfortable atmosphere.

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  6. greg

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal. Reasonable value! Great desserts wait staff did nice job

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  7. Anne

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Staff tried hard to accommodate the crowd as many folks did not have a reservation always a good meal !

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  8. Joy

    Atlanta

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. Always have a great experience here.

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  9. Robert

    Coastal Georgia

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, even on a busy holiday!

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  10. William

    Atlanta

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional, especially the calamari. Martinis were on point too.

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FAQs

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

Murphy's is rated 4.8 stars by 5628 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 92 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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 9:00 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
    Matt McCarthy
  • 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 operations@murphysvh.com for information.
  • Private party contact
    Joy Pugh: (404) 872-0904
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