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Murphy's, Atlanta, GA

Murphy's

4.7
4.7
5678 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 86 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.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet offered every evening and Saturday and Sunday from noon until close.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt McCarthy

What 5,678 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 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 neighborhood gem in Atlanta's Virginia Highlands, consistently delivering "fantastic food and service." Known for its vibrant brunch scene, "great ambience," and a menu that "meets all tastes," it remains a reliable choice for celebratory occasions. Despite occasional service delays, patrons appreciate the "excellent wait staff" and "delicious" dishes.

5,678 Reviews
  1. Derek

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Travelled from Chicago to Atlanta for a golf outing and made a special detour to Murphys. Never disappoints. Great food, fabulous atmosphere in a very cool part of Atlanta.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, service is decent. Street parking nearby if you don’t want to valet.

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  3. Russell VIP

    Atlanta92 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great dining experience- start to finish Helps when the food is exceptionally prepared also! Bravo Muphy’s!

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  4. Janet VIP

    Atlanta65 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great food and excellent service as always.

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  5. Mark

    Atlanta5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent in terms of food, quality, service and experience. Love this place.

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  6. Rick

    Atlanta8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and service. I’m never disappointed at Murphy’s.

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  7. Shari

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great night catching up with great friends! Service and food was outstanding as always.

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  8. Brian

    Atlanta3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great neighborhood spot. It has become or "go to"place for a nice meal or special occasion.

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  9. Tammie

    Atlanta2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Murphy's has become our go to place for brunch in ATL. Food is terrific, great drink options and gluten free food options as well.

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  10. carol

    Atlanta16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a a great brunch! The service was excellent and loved the basket of fresh biscuits and muffins! Can’t wait to go back!

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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 4.7 stars by 5678 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 86 times today
Google Map for Murphy's

997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Valet offered every evening and Saturday and Sunday from noon until close.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Matt McCarthy
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