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BackYard Murphy

3.9 (186 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Live music
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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El Paso Chicken
Cindy V.

The staff here were great! We have not been here before, and they showed us all the options available for seating - and yes, there are options. We had a party of 8, with kids, so finding a place where we were comfortable was important to us. The waiter was patient and kind to us. Now for the food. It's going to be a mixed review. Some things were good and some not so much. We started with the deviled eggs with brisket. The eggs were bland and the brisket was the only real flavor - this was a miss for me. I love deviled eggs and there's so much to making them great - and the flavor was missing here. The potato skin appetizer was really good. It was covered in cheese and they were tasty. I had the chicken tacos. Again, some things were good - like the coleslaw mixture, but the chicken itself was again bland. Overall, it was okay, but not something I would order again.

Amy D.

Backyard Murphy is a fun place to gather with friends. They periodically have live music in the back; I especially love coming when Dave Semans is playing. It's so fun to listen to the music and eat as the sun sets. The outdoor area has bright red picnic tables and Astro turf like grass. Tables are covered to provide shade. The grilled chicken sandwich comes with a very generous portion of chicken. The bun is toasted to perfection. The lettuce is fresh and crisp. Sweet potato fries are thin and perfectly cooked. The pork beans were tasty, though rather salty. The chicken in the chicken tacos is very tender and flavorful. The tacos are full and toppings are tasty. They were very accommodating for sauces on the side. I was surprised how much I loved these tacos! The servers checked in on us several times to make sure we were taken care of. Very good quality for an American food restaurant! Check it out!

Kurt V.

Backyard Murphy served its purpose for us this past weekend when we needed a place big enough for a large group to enjoy some lunch after we celebrated a kids birthday at a nearby facility. This place has lots of seating and a big enough space we could all sit together. It's kind of sport bar ish, just not as many televisions lol. The service was great. The young who waited on us did a great job. I look back at myself when I was in my late teens and honestly I could not have begun to wait on a group as large as ours, but he did it and made no mistakes and we were well attended to. The food was ok. This is not a gourmet dining type place. We had a few appetizers, like the brisket deviled eggs, the potato skins, and the jalapeño "peppa" poppers. I would not order the deviled eggs again, and likely not the poppers either, but the potato skins were spot on. My main entree was the El Paso Chicken, which essentially was a grilled chicken breast, covered with queso. Of all the meals at the table, many of which I had a taste of (yes, we are THAT family lol) I think I had the best meal. As far as sides go, the sweet potato fries are really good and I don't even like sweet potato fries! I liked theirs though! Overall, the place was just ok, and I would probably try other local restaurants before returning to BackYard. Review #2048

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Dana L.

Found BackYard Murphy on Yelp and so happy I did. The sandwiches were great, service was solid, and I wish we had stayed to eat instead of ordering takeout because the vibe was awesome.

Spicy chicken sandwich

This is a great place to eat and hang out with family. The service was outstanding and the food was Awsome. Even for our picky eaters

Melody T.

This is a great place to come and watch the game while having amazing food! You can dine inside or outside, its a great backyard feel vibe. Truly enjoyed their wings the most. Great customer service too, the staff took very great care of us and all the customers.

16 oz Rib eye
Sara S.

The food was reallyyyy good. Definitely one of the best steaks I've had in the last while. Great flavor, perfect cook. We also got tequila Bloody Marys, and they were good too. My wife complimented their mix and mentioned how they tasted pickle juice heavy. It was delish. The service was great, everyone was incredibly sweet and very prompt. We really appreciated the young blonde woman at the bar who asked if we wanted the steak cut in half and if we wanted short or tall glasses, it was so attentive of her. Super cute spot looking forward to returning.

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Food, service, love the live bands, Owner is awesome Employees are always on top of things. We are repeat customers

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Great ribeye steaks! Fun atmosphere for kids. Whisky cake is a must. Live music is a great as well.

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Great place to hang out with friends and have a drink or two. There are not many weeks that I am not there at least once.

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Rather than repeat what everyone's already said about their amazing food, top-notch service, and…read moreunique Texas vibe .. I'll share the extra magic that is missing in these reviews. My friends took me here for my 60th birthday!! Outside of the perfect steaks and stellar service (a great big thank you to Brad our amazing waiter), the music stole the show!! They have this insanely talented musician who performs Friday and Saturday nights starting at 6:30 PM .. he literally has his stage on a landing pad halfway up the staircase with his own little music kingdom. One guy. Several instruments. Electric guitar and saxophone were played effortlessly. You can make requests, which adds to the fun! For example, "Sweet Caroline" was a song that everyone sang along throughout the restaurant lol. Then came something I didn't expect. This musician has made it his personal mission to play our National Anthem on Fridays and Saturdays 7pm sharp. Everyone naturally stood -up, the whole room joined in, hand over their hearts, so much patriotic passion and energy. It was truly beautiful to see people come together in that moment. And just when I thought the night couldn't get better, out came a birthday dessert .. a warm homemade cookie with ice cream and a real sparkler. It was a show stopper!! I haven't seen a sparkler since I was ten lol. Apparently, birthdays are a big deal here, because it felt like every table around us had their own sparkler birthday/ anniversary moment. It was hilarious ... and I loved it! If you're looking for a memorable experience or just a relaxing delicious meal, nothing compares to Texas y'all. TIP: they have valet parking! TIP: they take reservations!

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