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Murphy's, Atlanta, GA

Murphy's

4.8
4.8
5559 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Murphy's

4.8
$30 and under
American
Virginia Highland

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2 people
19:30
Booked 104 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 5,559 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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Atlanta Metro

    Most Booked

  • Atlanta

    Great for brunch

  • Atlanta

    American

  • Atlanta

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Murphy's in Virginia Highlands is a beloved spot for brunch and dinner, offering "great food" and "excellent service" in a cozy atmosphere. Known for its extensive brunch menu, delicious pastries, and "stellar" pancakes, it's a favorite among locals. The restaurant's welcoming ambiance and attentive staff make it a must-visit destination. Reservations are highly recommended for a seamless experience.

5,559 Reviews
  1. Tonya

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Stop changing the dishes that everybody likes. The chicken is not as moist as it use to be. The ceasar salad was bland. Where was the cheese and dressing!! The salmon had no seasoning. The Brussels sprouts were good but too sweet. We were coming on a regular but now looking for another spot to host girls night.

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  2. Marni

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Consistent as always! Very busy, so a bit noisier than usual. Linda’s omelette was good, but 3 ordered for table and 1 did not have any cheese (not requested without)

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  3. JohnsCreekResident

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great for a large celebration. Service excellent. Some of the egg dishes a bit watery and bland. Muffins and sandwiches very good. This is our second time back in a few weeks.

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  4. Jeff

    Atlanta Metro

    107 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch, Zach was a fantastic server. Chicken burger is the best

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  5. Caroline

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Murphy’s is one of my favorite Atlanta spots and NEVER disappoints. It’s perfect for an annual Christmas dinner with a dear friend!

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  6. Leigh

    Western NC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience as always! We needed to push our reservation back an hour the day of and Murphy's was able to make it happen no problem. Always such a great, smooth experience. Our crew loved the burrata, lobster cobb salad and Bonzo cake. Wednesday is half price wine bottles!

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  7. Gayle

    Atlanta Metro

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been there many times over the years. Murphy’s never disappoints

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Whenever I come to Atlanta, Murphy’s is my top choice! I have introduced man people to it as it was introduced to me! It never disappoints!!

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  9. Jennifer

    Orange County

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Everything was excellent except that they offered us a heated patio seat, and there was no heat on the outer patio. We spent the brunch in heavy coats.

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  10. Cynthia

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience at Murphy’s and our entire party of 6 for Sunday brunch all loved this neighborhood gem. The ambiance/decor is off the charts and the food is extremely good. Our only disappointment was the placement of our table…we were at a very narrow table tightly located against a wall on one side and sticking out in the middle of major flow of people entering/leaving on the other, so, half of our party was constantly bumped in the back by people passing by. Regardless, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal and definitely will be back next time we are in town. The $3 valet parking across the street was very convenient.

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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 5559 OpenTable diners.

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

A photo of Murphy's restaurant

Murphy's

4.8
$30 and under
American
Virginia Highland

Make a booking

2 people
19:30
Booked 104 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Murphy's

997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North Highland Ave
  • Area
    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
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • 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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