Murphy's

4.8

5553 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 78 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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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
Website
https://murphysatlanta.com/
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

Location
997 Virginia Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306
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

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Popular dishes

EGGS SANTA FEUS$15.00
scrambled eggs, cheddar, peppers, onions in a flour tortilla, ranchero sauce, sour cream
CRAB CAKE BENEDICTUS$21.00
poached eggs, spinach, brioche, jalapeño hollandaise*
LINDA'S OMELETTEUS$15.00
sauteed spinach, onions, mushrooms, cheddar *eggwhites add $1
EGGS T. MURPHYUS$15.00
poached eggs, honey cured ham on English muffin, hollandaise*
EGGS VIRGINIA HIGHLANDUS$17.00
spinach, mushrooms, poached eggs on focaccia, sun-dried tomato hollandaise*

Brunch Favorites

FRENCH TOASTUS$14.00
caramelized bananas, whipped cream, whiskey maple syrup
FRESH MOZZARELLA AND AVOCADO TOASTUS$14.00
tomato, salsa seca, mint
MALTED WAFFLEUS$14.00
berries & bananas, whiskey maple syrup
BUTTERMILK PANCAKESUS$14.00
berries & whipped cream, whiskey maple syrup
EGGS SLUM MULLIGANUS$14.00
poached eggs, potato hash, peppers & onions, andouille, bacon, cheddar*
CHILAQUILESUS$14.00
chicken & tortillas, over med eggs, tomatillo sauce, avocado, sour cream*
BRAISED BRISKET HASHUS$19.00
poached eggs, onions, horseradish mustard*

Sandwiches

Sandwiches served with choice of home fries, small green salad, or small caesar salad

CHICKEN, SPINACH & BACON BURGERUS$16.00
basil mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickles, swiss cheese
MURPHY'S BURGERUS$19.00
swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, avocado mayo, served with fries
TURKEY CLUBUS$16.00
roasted turkey, avocado, tomato, lettuce, candied bacon, mayo

Quiche

QUICHE LORRAINEUS$14.00
bacon, onions, swiss, served with green salad
MUSHROOM, TOMATO, GOAT CHEESEUS$15.00
served with green salad

Small Plates

GRILLED ARTICHOKESUS$15.00
sweet lemon aioli
FLASH FRIED CALAMARIUS$16.00
Fried calamari with vidalia onions, apple cider mignonette, and a side of cocktail sauce
SMOKED SALMON FLATBREADUS$15.00
fried capers, basil aioli, shallot creme fraiche
CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE US$26.00
Chef's selection and accompaniments
MURPHY'S CAESAR SALADUS$12.00
CINNAMON ROLL WITH CREAM CHEESE ICINGUS$7.00

Sides

ONE EGG ANY STYLEUS$3.50
LOGAN TURNPIKE GRITSUS$3.50
CHEDDAR GRITSUS$4.50
GRILLED HONEY-CURED HAMUS$4.50
HICKORY BACON (3)US$6.50
CANDIED BACON (3)US$7.50
CHICKEN SAUSAGE LINKS (2) US$7.50
HOME FRIES
- RegularUS$4.50
- With CheeseUS$5.50
FRESH FRUIT SALADUS$8.50
HALF FRENCH TOASTUS$7.50
ENGLISH MUFFINUS$8.50

Coffee Drinks

MURPHY'S BLEND COFFEEUS$4.00
ESPRESSOUS$4.00
CAFÉ AMERICANOUS$4.00
CAFÉ AU LAITUS$4.00
CAFÉ LATTE US$5.00
CAPPUCCINOUS$5.00
CAFÉ MOCHAUS$5.00
WHITE CHOCOLATE LATTEUS$5.50
HOT CHOCOLATEUS$4.00

Juices

ORANGE OR GRAPEFRUIT JUICE
- SmallUS$3.25
- LargeUS$6.50
APPLE JUICE
- SmallUS$3.25
- LargeUS$6.50
PINEAPPLE JUICE
- SmallUS$3.25
- LargeUS$6.50
V8 TOMATO JUICE
- SmallUS$3.25
- LargeUS$6.50

Brunch Cocktails

MURPHYS BLOODY MARYUS$13.00
Organic Vodka, House-Made Bloody Mary Mix, Garnished with House-Made Candied Bacon, House Pickled Veggies, Celery, and Lemon
MANGO MIMOSAUS$10.00
Mango, Sparkling Wine
EXECUTIVE MIMOSAUS$14.00
Orange Juice, Vodka, Grand Marnier, Sparkling Wine
GARDEN SPRITZ US$13.00
Cucumber, Elderflower, Aperitivo, Sparkling Wine, Lemon
SEASONAL SANGRIAUS$13.00
wine, fresh fruit
PALOMAUS$13.00
Blanco Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Citrus Soda
CORPSE REVIVER #2 US$12.00
Gin, Americano Bianco, Orange Liqueur, Absinthe Rinse
ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$13.00
Vodka, Espresso, Coffee Liqueur
IRISH COFFEE US$13.00
Irish Whiskey, Brown Sugar, Americano, Whipped Cream

What 5,553 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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.

5,553 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 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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Jennifer
Orange County
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Cynthia
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Lisa
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The quality of the food has gone down considerably! This used to be a favorite place when visiting, but not anymore !
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Jim
Atlanta Metro
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I have eaten at Murphys well over 100 times in my 37 years in Atlanta. Although the food is always consistently good and generally a very good experience, last night was a bit of a disappointment. Waiter was quick to take order and plop down the check. Not once did he pour or refill our wine (which we purchased there). Once again, another price increase and yet another surprise. Almost $6.00 more to use a credit card vs cash. This should be the cost of doing business. I will rethink dining here as frequently, I am disappointed in the overall experience. As I stated, the food is always wonderful. Jim Stabler
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Deven
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Breakfast with Santa was awesome and the food was amazing.
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Angela
Charleston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and ambience and friendly staff! Would definitely eat there again!
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Kristine
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
It was Christmas tree lighting night so it was very hectic (and festive) - but it was unfortunate that we were seated closer to 7:30 than our 6:30 Booking - we were also told that “Kristine Smith” was already seated?! It was pretty chaotic 😞
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Stéphanie
Atlanta Metro
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall the experience was great. Our server, could have done a bit better.
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Teniecha
Atlanta Metro
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been coming here off and on for 15 years. The food has always been good and the service is consistently good. Everyone from the hostesss, the server and the manager/maître d were very hospitable and I enjoyed my brunch today. Can't wait to come 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 4.8 stars by 5553 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

12 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 78 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://murphysatlanta.com/
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

Murphy's

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Steak Frites

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Buttermilk Pancakes

Egg Specialties

EGGS SANTA FEUS$15.00

CRAB CAKE BENEDICTUS$21.00

LINDA'S OMELETTEUS$15.00

EGGS T. MURPHYUS$15.00

EGGS VIRGINIA HIGHLANDUS$17.00

Brunch Favorites

FRENCH TOASTUS$14.00

FRESH MOZZARELLA AND AVOCADO TOASTUS$14.00

MALTED WAFFLEUS$14.00

BUTTERMILK PANCAKESUS$14.00

EGGS SLUM MULLIGANUS$14.00

CHILAQUILESUS$14.00

BRAISED BRISKET HASHUS$19.00

Sandwiches

CHICKEN, SPINACH & BACON BURGERUS$16.00

MURPHY'S BURGERUS$19.00

TURKEY CLUBUS$16.00

Quiche

QUICHE LORRAINEUS$14.00

MUSHROOM, TOMATO, GOAT CHEESEUS$15.00

Small Plates

GRILLED ARTICHOKESUS$15.00

FLASH FRIED CALAMARIUS$16.00

SMOKED SALMON FLATBREADUS$15.00

CHARCUTERIE & CHEESE US$26.00

MURPHY'S CAESAR SALADUS$12.00

CINNAMON ROLL WITH CREAM CHEESE ICINGUS$7.00

Sides

ONE EGG ANY STYLEUS$3.50

LOGAN TURNPIKE GRITSUS$3.50

CHEDDAR GRITSUS$4.50

GRILLED HONEY-CURED HAMUS$4.50

HICKORY BACON (3)US$6.50

CANDIED BACON (3)US$7.50

CHICKEN SAUSAGE LINKS (2) US$7.50

HOME FRIES

FRESH FRUIT SALADUS$8.50

HALF FRENCH TOASTUS$7.50

ENGLISH MUFFINUS$8.50

Coffee Drinks

MURPHY'S BLEND COFFEEUS$4.00

ESPRESSOUS$4.00

CAFÉ AMERICANOUS$4.00

CAFÉ AU LAITUS$4.00

CAFÉ LATTE US$5.00

CAPPUCCINOUS$5.00

CAFÉ MOCHAUS$5.00

WHITE CHOCOLATE LATTEUS$5.50

HOT CHOCOLATEUS$4.00

Juices

ORANGE OR GRAPEFRUIT JUICE

APPLE JUICE

PINEAPPLE JUICE

V8 TOMATO JUICE

Brunch Cocktails

MURPHYS BLOODY MARYUS$13.00

MANGO MIMOSAUS$10.00

EXECUTIVE MIMOSAUS$14.00

GARDEN SPRITZ US$13.00

SEASONAL SANGRIAUS$13.00

PALOMAUS$13.00

CORPSE REVIVER #2 US$12.00

ESPRESSO MARTINIUS$13.00

IRISH COFFEE US$13.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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