We bought a groupon or one of the other 1/2 price deals for Murphys. We got there at about noon on a Sunday. When we walked in the place stunk of smoke and was prettty much empty. We both had burgers and they were pretty good, nothing special just your normal bar food burger.
The problem with this place is that it still looks like a strip club inside. The marble, the pillars, the lighting, everything says dirty whores where here. For that reason only I'm not sure I could go back there to eat. It's the type of place where you walk in and kinda feel dirty from the time you walk in the door.
Trashy server uniforms. Ekkk. Flavorless food. I think its the first time my boyfriend pushed his plate away. This is an Irish pub with the worst  shep pie. i think it was made in the microwave. We were one of two tables. We saw our server once and then we had to flag other servers down for refills and napkins.  Food and drinks very late. Fruit fly's everywhere!!!!!! It was so gross. They were out of 3 of 4 things I attempted to order. Nice set up but poor service and food. Such a shame. Hoping things start to get better. They may be another indy resturant flap. They say only 10% make it. This probably wont be one of them. I was hoping the other reviews were wrong.
Review Source:We ordered the appetizer platter w/ 3 app's for $9. We got one irish egg roll that was cut in half, one potato skin cut in half and 4 little gyro bites. We then waited forever for our entrees. The sheperds pie looked and tasted like dog food. We figured you can't screw up dessert so ordered bananas foster sundae. After waiting 25 mins the server came to tell us they were out of ice cream. This place sucked! Food was bad, service was worse (place was empty and dinner took 2hrs) and we were surrounded by fruit flies the entire time. Gross!
Review Source:Wellllll.....
the fruit flies bugged me--Ha!
The bot fly bugged me--okay jokes old...
took kinda long for us to get our food, we think it was just around 45 minutes and the place was NOT busy so...
Fries were warmish and not fresh but everyone at the table liked their sammiches, mine was okay. I got the chicken cordon bleu and it was meh...But my fault since there was nothing really wrong with it...
Oh yeah ice tea had turned and tasted funky...
Pretty sure we won't be heading back any time soon....
Give it a shot see what you think...
This is a solid three star joint. Â You will enjoy your visit much more if you don't expect prompt and attentive service. Â Basically what i am saying is.. Lower your expectations and it wont bother you. Upon entering we were greeted with the appetizing odor of .. Varnish. Apparently they had experienced and issue that needed immediate repair... The entrance is rather unique in that there is a HUGE bar area, and then a pretty large dance floor right there as you come in. I did notice they removed the poles from the previous establishment, which was a good idea because it lends more to family without the VIP stage and shiny brass pole.
The food was pretty good. We both looked at each other and decided we would come back. You just have to plan for a long visit. They have a fantastic outdoor patio, great looking bar that i may need to test drive in the future and its very spacious. Reasonable prices and a really nice menu. When i got the bill, i really felt good about my purchase. Who knows after a couple drinks.. maybe i will add a star.
Sometimes i pass on 3 star reviews, you would be making a mistake if you did. This place is exactly that... A-OK. I cant wait to go again and maybe the varnish smell will be gone and the service will improve.
Second time here. Try not to write critical reviews after only one visit. Â Bottom line, after two visits the food is very good. Probably 4 star in preparation and taste. Â That being said the service was 2 star during both visits. Â Waited half hour for a table of four when it wasn't close to being busy. Counted at least 9 empty tables half were not bussed and I watched them take 15 min on average to bus them. Â When we finally were seated there was gobs of food on floor in front of table. Â The table was supposedly bussed but had plenty of remnants from the prior occupants. Â No silverware either. Â We won't be coming back unfortunately. Â All the servers and hostesses seemed to be under 21 and not particularly caring about service. Â 2 star service. 4 star American Irish food. Equals avg of 3 stars at best. Â Supposedly part of Barley House chain.
Review Source:Went here for a drink after work with a friend. Not my usual area but whatever. I think I heard this place was an old strip joint? Which I could definitely see. Weirded me out but that's okay.
I felt like our bartender was a little stuck up. She seemed to have a little bit of an attitude. I mean they had business on a week night around 7/8pm so she should be happy.
Pretty big drink selection, A beer was around $6.50 for a craft ale. A little pricey considering I could go to Great Lakes and pay the same.
There was definitely some drama going on at this bar. I feel like the people who where there come at least every other day. Glad I didn't stay for food. Will not be going back.