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    Alchemy

    3.8 (668 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Quiet
    Classy
    Casual
    Live music

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    Dining room
    Jason S.

    The atmosphere here is really relaxed. Wide open and airy dining room and outdoor seating is available. Plenty of light from outside comes in making everything welcoming and inviting. The service is really good and we had zero issues in the department. The food was cooked really well. The batter they used for the fish was delicious! It was flaky and flavorful but not overpowering. The rib eye was tender and had good flavor. The gold nugget bread was also delicious. We would come back here.

    Key lime pie
    Chi L.

    Went 1 week ago. Went on sunday night, not that crowded. Pretty quiet. I ate there before. 1) Decor same 2) sitting outside is nice 3) Food is always good. Husband got scallop, I got Salmon Fish, key lime pie is very good. 4) A local red wine is very good. Highly recommended. I always like this place.

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    Zaira C.

    The ambiance is beautiful and the fireplace helped stay warm in this cold fall. Our server was polite and friendly. The food was delicious! Good and generous portions. We shared a beets salad with vanilla dressing that was so yummy! My husband ordered the scallops and polenta with mushrooms. It was yummy. Paired with the Indian rock Chardonnay. I had the ribeye steak. Cooked to perfection! So delicious! Paired with a glass of the Meiomi Pinot Noir couldn't get any better! Definitely coming back and totally recommend.

    Danielle G.

    Great food and ambiance. Everything we had was good but the gold nugget bread was a standout as well as the beef short ribs. The patio is great on a warm evening!

    Michelle P.

    Up in the area for the long weekend to check out Calaveras Big Trees State Park and made a reso for this place - and had high hopes - ends up this place is decidedly mid. Service was incredibly slow, despite there being no shortage of waiters and waitresses and many open tables the whole evening. They gave us upwards of 10 minutes with the single page menu to decide on appetizers, then another 5 minutes to inquire about the entrees. The bill took 20 minutes to recevie at the end. While nitpicky, you truly expect better from a restaurant like this. For our appetizers, we ordered Mac and cheese and Gold nugget bread. The "world-famous" bread is just garlic bread. It was delivered lukewarm, it tasted fine, and it's still not worth the $8. The Mac and cheese was just alright. Unlike the garlic bread, it was delivered hot, and tasted slightly unique. It was the best part of the meal. The fun cocktails were also pretty good. The bartender making the drinks has more in it for them than the person who cooked our food. For our entrees, we ordered the Fried chicken, the Cheeseburger, the mushroom polenta, and the seared scallops with risotto. Initially, the second child (who got a cheeseburger) ALSO wanted fried chicken, but they were somehow out of chicken at 7pm on a saturday. Both the chicken and the burger were substandard, especially for the price; the burger, much like the golden bread, was lukewarm and basic. Additionally, the "garlic" fries on the side were indistinguishable from normal french fries. I genuinely hope that they messed up the order because of how disappointing the fries were. Absolutely not worth the $20 you pay. The $28-for-a-single-piece Fried Chicken was arguably worse than Popeyes or Chick-fil-a. The mashed potatoes and Bok choy on the side were alright, but nothing to write home about. Again, not worth the $28 fee. The mushroom polenta was genuinely good. Medium sized portion with no real protein source, but that's expected from a vegetarian dish. Was it worth the $25? Meh. The seared scallops were also good. Nothing to complain about there except for the $39 price tag. Really?? Overall, we entered hopeful, and left disappointed. The kids weren't satisfied. Poor POOR service. Would not return.

    Outdoor seating. Dog friendly!
    Marshal R.

    Overall 4.5 out of 5 THE GOOD ° Pan Sear Scallops!! - Absolutely amazing! 5 out of 5 - Perfectly made scallops and risotto ° Alchemy Burger - A solid choice for anyone who wants a burger - We got it so the boys could have fries ° Outdoor seating that is dog friendly ° Had NBA games playing inside ° Servers are friendly THE BAD ° They close at 8pm - But that's all of Murhpys - What's the deal? City wide agreement that everyone closes at 8? hahah THE UGLY ° Nothing Possibly the best restaurant in Muphys! I give this place a solid 4.5 out of 5 stars. The pan-seared scallops were absolutely amazing, deserving a 5 out of 5. They were perfectly cooked, and the accompanying risotto was excellent. The Alchemy Burger was a solid choice for anyone craving a good burger, and we ordered it so the boys could enjoy some fries. The outdoor seating was a delightful feature, especially since it was dog-friendly, allowing us to bring our furry friend along. Inside, they had NBA games playing, which added to the lively and enjoyable atmosphere. The servers were incredibly friendly and attentive, making our dining experience even better. The only downside is that they close at 8 pm, which is quite early, but it seems like that's the norm in Murphys. I found it amusing and wondered if there was a city-wide agreement for all businesses to close at 8.

    Looking out to patio
    Jennifer N.

    Alchemy is a great place for lunch in Arnold, if you're looking for something more than burgers, pizza or basic sandwiches. On a warm July Saturday, it was still rather busy around 2:30. They do close between lunch and dinner (I think around 3) and we were one of the last lunch seatings. Staff was still welcoming and friendly. Their outdoor patio was lovely but it was a warm day and cooler indoor seating was the way to go. I got the tofu Bahn Mi, which was flavorful and enough for splitting in two for leftovers. Nice modern interior and interesting lunch options. I'd be back when in the area.

    Scallops
    Jeff M.

    This was one of the best places to eat in murphys for many years . But this has seriously changed ! The menu is much smaller , more expensive and some how worse all at the same time ! The scallops (one of the most expensive dishes , is gritty (lots of sand ) and had a burnt taste to them dispute being tender. The risotto that comes with three fish was a thin layer and for $40 . Is way over priced This dish should never be served !

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    Looks yummy! One of the best scallop dishes. See reviews below.

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    The food was phenomenal, service impeccable and the wine was tasty. We will return ASAP.

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    Ask the Community - Alchemy

    Are dogs allowed on the patio?

    Yes! They were very nice to our dog

    The website does not work, does anyone have the current menu?

    https://alchemymarket.com

    Couldn't find their menu that was readable fro Alchemy in Mursphys, CA. Any suggestions?

    Gayle our new menu just came out last Friday and will be posted tomorrow on Alchemy market.com

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