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Murphy's, Atlanta, GA

Murphy's

4.8
4.8
5703 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 81 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
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.

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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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 5,703 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Atlanta

    Great for brunch

  • Atlanta

    American

  • Atlanta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Murphy's is a beloved Atlanta dining gem known for its "absolutely delicious" food, "outstanding service," and warm, welcoming atmosphere. With a varied menu, including "divine" comfort foods and an impressive wine selection, this Virginia Highlands staple offers consistently high-quality dining experiences. "It never disappoints" for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
5,703 Reviews
  1. Kimberly

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    All exceptional with exception of no place to wait. Had a 1:15 reservation but waited 15 or so minutes. No dedicated wait space and felt in the way of servers, guests and diners.

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  2. Laurie

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Murphys was a great experience. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Menu was limited but offered enough variety. My husband had their famous brisket and I had the pistachio fusilli. Both dishes were great. Virginia Highlands is charming with great walkability! We will go again.

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  3. Jonathan VIP

    Charlotte35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my best everything restaurant - food, service, ambience. Every time I’m in ATL I go to Murphy’s.

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  4. Brian

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter Keenan was very helpful with 2 unusual requests we made. He never lost a smile. And Justin greeted us and made us feel welcome and wished our guest a happy birthday. Just a very nice experience. And our food was delicious.

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  5. elizabeth VIP

    Atlanta32 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for lunch with another couple. Service was good and food was good. I tend to always get the crab louie and was happy as usual. Others had crab louie, brisket sandwich, and salmon BLT. All enjoyed their dishes.

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  6. Dedrick VIP

    Atlanta50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I wish there were more vegetarian options, but the pasta dish I had with green peas was delicious. The key lime pie we had for dessert was a bit too sweet but the crust was amazing.

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  7. Karl

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite neighborhood restaurant - amazing service, food and facility - exceptional. Well done!!

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  8. Xenia

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Murphy’s has been a favorite restaurant for years! It never disappoints. Varied selections on menu. Delicious flavors and reasonable prices. Known for wine selection. If you have room, don’t miss dessert. My only complaint is noise level at busy times.

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  9. Elaine

    Atlanta34 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Asian salad was not very tasty very bland, friends pasta dish was not up to par must have been an off day!

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  10. BARBARA

    Atlanta9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The salad was good, but I wish the server had given me the option to have dressing on the side. It was a little heavy for me. The porch is great, but we had the misfortune to be seated next to some extremely noisy people. Otherwise, everything was great, as it usually is at Murphy's.

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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 5703 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 p.m.
Booked 81 times today
Google Map for Murphy's

997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North Highland Ave
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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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