We were visiting the kids at their cabin for Thanksgiving and made a must do visit to Murphy's for lunch...this is their current favorite spot. Cute clean space...very small staff. Ordering was easy...great American menu ...Pizza, Burgers, Fish Tacos, Burritos, Fish and Chips, and more. Food came out fast...I had a burger. It was very good. Bus your own table... A great place to take the family with affordable pricing. read more

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Just went a few weeks ago. 1) Decor is modern and clean 2) Employees are friendly 3) Pizza is so good, I got half hawaiian and half vegetarian. Also got chicken Caesar Salad, very good portion. read more

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We were looking for something quick and casual for lunch, and pizza sounded good at that moment. We ordered at the counter and chose to sit at the second floor. Nice, chill place. Their pizzas are hand-tossed so we were pretty excited to get our order. We chose spicy sausage and I think, the seasoning was on point. They brought our pizza upstairs, they brought us some ranch to go with our pizza. Can't complain, we very much enjoyed our lunch! read more

Firewood - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Let me preference this that the food tasted awesome! We ordered a pizza and a smash burger. The burger came out 20 minutes before the pizza. Then I see them digging with their fingers in the pizza that they bring to me. I asked what was he digging out of my pizza and she said lemon seeds. OK that's legit but damn your bare fingers! No apology from her, no plate offered and no ketchup offered ever for the burger. Then the owner replies with no sorry for the wait on the pizza. Food etiquette is all food is supposed to be delivered together. No sorry about them man handling the pizza. Kind of a bummer no apology. But the fact that the meat is from his cows and the food tasted that good almost makes up for it! Bravo A+ on the food. C+ on service and fingers lol. read more

Firewood - The green and white pizza. I was so hungry I ate it anyways because there is no way I could've waited again. - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

My husband and I visited and were surprised by the menu. Definitely something for everyone! We decided on the pesto chicken pizza and were not disappointed! SOOO GOOOD!!! Service was great, and ambience was friendly and easy! Absolutely a great place to check out for casual dining experience! read more

While visiting Murphys, we were desperate to find a place that was still open (it was about 7:30 or so) and that had air conditioning. It was 100 degrees this weekend. Firewood showed up on our search, so we headed there. Unfortunately, three of us ordered nachos and these were just so-so. We were kicking ourselves for not getting pizza. One person in our group had pizza and it was amazing. Will definitely go that route next time. The service was awesome. Only complaint: the draft beer selection was pretty limited. read more

We were looking for something to eat for dinner while staying in town. As we stood outside looking at the menu, two gentlemen employees stepped outside. We asked their opinion on flavor of pizza and the pizza maker suggested the best combo! He made us a spicy Italian on gluten free crust. He made the pizza to perfection. I wish I lived closer but I will definitely order it again when we go back! We had the upstairs area to ourself and it's such a fun atmosphere! read more

Firewood - Spicy Italian - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Parking wasn't hard to find since we visited on a Wednesday with no events going on. The town of Murphy is a tourist town so be careful when you visit. Overall though, the food was okay. I'm on a diet and can't have much on the menu. The turkey burger wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. My friends told me the smash burger was just ok because the bun was too hard. The pizza was good. Customer service was great read more

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Staff is always friendly and the food service reasonably prompt. The food borders on subpar. We had tacos today. Beef tacos and pork tacos. It was boiled meat. No flavoring no seasoning, no topping, no nothing. The tablespoon and a half of meat in the taco is not worth the $3.99. $3.99 really isn't a lot of money....that says a lot about the lackluster flavor and presentation tacos. If you're not absolutely starving go somewhere else. read more

Come here a lot when we have a Murphy's day. The food is great and reasonably priced. It amazes me 3 out of 4 times my daughter who us Gluten free orders a gluten free burger with bun and a side Caesar salad with no croutons and most of the time it cones with croutons but they are happy to correct the mistake. read more

I give 1 star for the service. Th tie-dyed order taker was rude. She told the customer next to us to hurry up and make up his mind because there was a line. I didn't even have a chance to read the entire menu because I didn't want to be yelled at. Four of us were dining. Three ordered the fish tacos. Two ordered a side of beans. I ordered the chicken strips and fries. There was a basket of cookies by the register covered in plastic wrap without any type of label. I asked what kind of cookies and the man who I believe is the manager or owner said told us the types and said that they were the best cookies ever. I got a white chocolate - macadamia nut. The man who seemed to be in charge brought out 2 our orders, fish taco with side of beans. The beans were so cold that the cheese on top was still solid and not melted. They asked to have the beans reheated. Firewood does not have plates just plastic trays with parchment paper linings. The beans were watery but the cheese was melted. One diner said it was like they plopped open a can of beans and dumped some cheese on top. We then received our other 2 orders. The French fries were cold. The chicken strips were weird. It was like they fried up a chicken breast patty and cut it into strips. So there was breading on the top and bottom but not the sides. I asked to have the fries reheated and the man wanted to take my entire plate. I asked him to leave the chicken and take the fried, because I did not want nuked chicken. He made the comment that the cook would get mad because he already had to warm up the beans. Well serve food at the proper temperature and you won't have that problem. Anyway he brought out more fries that were fine. The 3 who ordered the fish tacos were disappointed because the fish seemed like fish sticks and the tacos were not very spicy. The tortillas did not seem to have been grilled. The restaurant was crowded that day. The tie-dyed woman yelled at other guests for moving chairs around. The restaurant was on 2 levels, so servers were wandering around both floors looking for table numbers. read more

Had pizza at Firewood today on a Wednesday around 4 when most places were closed. We ordered a margarita pizza with Italian sausage. The pizza toppings were tasty but the pizza dough was an extremely thin 1/8" crust that was so hard it was un chewable . Very disappointing ! Won't eat that again ever! I live local! read more

It's a nice place to gather with friends. Great interior and open seating, etc. However, I ordered a Pizza to take back to the hotel. Got a 1/2 Hawaiian and 1/2 Pesto Chicken. I asked for extra sauce, but didn't get any. When I got back to my room and opened the pizza, I found myself saying outloud to myself "This is a $30 pizza??" For Murphys food from Main street, it is to be expected. However the prices have gone up quite a lot even from just a few years ago. read more

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I'm disappointed to say that our experience at Firewood Restaurant fell short, primarily due to serious hygiene concerns. Shortly after arriving, we observed a staff member (a man with curly hair and glasses) bussing tables and then immediately returning to making pizza without washing his hands. I only made of this because he was handling the pizza without gloves and he was touching the pizza directly after removing it from the oven. We noticed the same worker wiping his nose with his hand and continued to handling the food directly after--again, without washing his hands. This was extremely concerning and significantly affected our comfort and trust in the food handling practices. The other staff that were bussing tables also would immediately return to cutting vegetables or making pizza without washing their hands. As for the food itself, it wasn't terrible, but it wasn't particularly good either. I ordered the turkey burger, which tasted fine but lacked flavor and was not very warm. The Caesar salad was probably the best item we had. Unfortunately, the shredded chicken on both the nachos and the taco was dry and had minimal flavor. Overall, while the restaurant is rated 3.5 stars, I would personally rate it closer to a 2.5/3 due to the food handling concerns and the lack of taste in the food. We chose to eat here largely because everything else was closed, but based on this experience--especially the hygiene issues--we will not return. read more

Had lunch with a girlfriend yesterday and she took me to Firewood. Nice atmosphere we ordered fish tacos. All you could taste was the mayo there was no other taste. I get the place isn't a Mexican restaurant but if you are serving fish tacos mayo doesn't bring flavor to the fish. read more

I got a combination pizza from the make your own part of menu. It was ready promptly, and when I got to my car I had to try a piece of it. Cxx I opened th read more

I went here today to get Togo food and we waited at least 20 minutes for the food! Not to mention the lady taking my order had a terrible attitude and never smiled 1 time on top of all that the cheeseburger I paid 20 dollars for the bottom bun was already gone and was just sauce soaked and falling apart also the guy making the pizza was touching everything with his bare hands so unsanitary like have you never heard of gloves? For the 20 dollar burger and 24 dollar pizza I find 49 dollars for a pizza and a burger to be outrages when the food is very unsatisfactory highly disappointing thought it was gonna be a good place because it being in murphys but no terrible service outrageous prices and a rude server definitely won't be back!!! read more

Always our go-to place to grab a quick lunch or dinner. The place has plenty of staff & they are always friendly. I've had the fish tacos, a pizza & burritos but my favorite is the turkey burger with sweet potato fries...yummy!Always a delicious, moist burger. The turkey is well seasoned and without mayo or dressing to drown out the flavor. The open air dining area tables make it comfortable year round. read more

Great Vibes and scenery, the smokey flavored burgers were amazing. I ordered the Mushroom and Swiss burger, and it was awesome! Terrific portions of fries. The surroundings were nostalgic and transport you to an old country dining experience. The service was very kind and inviting and kept the place clean for each new customer. read more

Firewood - The Mushroom Swiss Burger was Amazing. Great Portions. - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

There really isn't a better pizza anywhere around here...it's just flat out delish! And the fish tacos are bomb as well!

Always generous with their fries. Pizzas are standard here like other places -over priced - but just fine. . Tacos are done well - add on salsas they provide on the side. Burritos are packed and huge - well worth it. But, when I asked for guac in it making it a 'Super' small serving given. So it wasn't worth the upgrade to $15 a burrito. A bit disappointed. Still, Super Nachos, Fish and Chips, various Burgers and drinks are good for the area's price point. Best prices and value. Friendly staff. read more

After being at the lake all day we decided to stop and get some food before we left home. We stopped in Murphy and on the main street. We came across firewood.as we walked and I noticed all the very cool art on the walls. The place is very inviting and it was pretty packed, but we still found a table. order food at the checkstand then they give us a number and they bring the food out to us. Pretty simple, easy to follow. So now the food. The hamburgers are really good. Very delicious basic. hamburgers nothing too special still very delicious and filling. My son got chicken strips and fries. He was satisfied. My husband got a Smashburger and loved it. We also got a pizza. I got to say that's why I'm giving the low stars because the pizza was very soggy and not the best. my daughter didn't even want to eat. but it's OK stuff happens. everything else was good! read more

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Food was bland, fries were hard. Service at the counter, so-so. Guy who brought food was cool.

FOOD - Ham and Pineapple Pizza: their Hawaiian style pizza was pretty good. I didn't love the crust though. It was thin and limpy. 3.75/5 - Chicken Strip Sandwich: 2 strips in a hamburger bun with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and thousand island sauce. Came with a side of fries. The strips were quite hefty. The meat was tender enough and had a nice crunch. The fries were pretty good. 4/5 SERVICE: Service was a little slow but it was pretty crowded so it was understandable. 3.5/5 FINAL THOUGHTS: I may come back. The food was decent. $23 for a pizza is a little expensive though. read more

Firewood - Ham and Pineapple pizza - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

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Food was wonderful. Service was great. It did have multiple flies on our tables. Bathroom was clean and stocked. Definitely will return again. read more

Firewood - Half chicken pesto Half sausage and pepperoni. - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

The smash burger is a MUST TRY and the staff is super sweet. Austin, Noah, and Sharon gave us tons of helpful tips about things to do in town. Apparently the burger is made with the owners beef that he grows himself. Super impressed. read more

Don't be fooled by the "create your own" option for pizza on the menu - you can't. Woman working the register seemed very annoyed at the thought of having to compute our easy custom order. Ended up ordering a Margherita pizza instead. Crust lacked any flavor, sauce and toppings on crust were bitter tasting. Overall restaurant cleanliness was filthy. read more

After hiking Calaveras Big Trees State Park, we decided to stop in Murphy's for a bit of wine tasting, but before that lunch. We had a plan for dinner that evening so we were looking for something super casual. My husband is a pizza fiend so when we saw Firewood, we decided to stop in. You order at the counter and take a seat. They will bring the food to your table. Everyone we encountered was super friendly and helpful. After perusing the menu, we decided to split the Spicy Sausage pizza (Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Caramelized Onions, Green Onions) and asked to add pepperoni. No problem. We took our seat by an open window up front and waited for our pizza. We also ordered beer and wine....options are somewhat limited, but not bad selections for being so limited. My wine was served in a small water glass which I find sad. So the pizza arrives and the first thing I notice are the green onions are MIA. No worries - my husband is not a fan anyway and I was thinking the caramelized onions on the pie would more than make up for it. Boy was I mistaken. The toppings were sparse and dare I say flavorless. I have never had less spicy sausage or pepperoni that had no flavor. The one redeeming quality of the pizza was the crust.....dipped in the quite runny ranch, it was not too bad. Needless to say, lunch was somewhat disappointing. Did I talk to management - no. Would it improve the flavor of flavorless pepperoni and sausage, likely not. I ordered the pie so was not interested in getting my money back, but simply moving on and looking forward to dinner in our cabin in Cold Springs. The dining area was both upstairs and down and open air - quite casual, but comfortable enough. The staff kept the space clean and condiments, forks, napkins, etc stocked. The atmosphere however was really glorified fast food. It has potential, but I would not return. read more

ate there today,food is usually better than what was served today. that said-the owner needs to clean the heater duct work- SERIOUS dirt accumulating it downward facing vents !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how would he like to be eating and have some dirt/debris fall into his food ?? appetizing wouldn't you say. yum. read more

Horrible food burnt to a crisp, also there is way to many flys in the place , good people tho , would not recommend this place at all

Everything here that I have had was good. We had the fish tacos which came recommended from the staff and also the Sausage and Pepperoni pizza. Both were great. Fish tacos were crispy and delicious. The pizza was delicious as well. We wanted more marinara sauce with ours and the staff were able to accommodate. Beware there is a garage door that stays open to let air in so you will have flies that will wonder in but they are worth dealing with considering the amazing taste of the food. Ambiance is that of a sports bar. They have several tv screens with sports games on them. So this place is great for families, groups or single eating. Great place to hang out at. read more

Firewood - Fish Tacos - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

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Great spot and family friendly! Get the local smash burger or wood fired pizza. It's a local go to spot appropriate for everyone.

Service was good. Menu was varied. Food was average. Dinning room not the cleaneds. Bathrooms were so bad! Filthy.

Cool spot in the heart of Murphys. Lots of indoor seating which is great because this place was packed on a Sunday afternoon. The vibes are fantastic with the little firewood related decor all over. I won't lie, however, the menu confuses me. Pizza, burgers and Mexican food? This place is for everyone I suppose. It's even for gluten-free folks because they have both gluten free buns and pizza dough! I decided to to go with the chicken and pesto pizza because GF dough is pretty rare. The dough was more cracker adjacent, but still tasty. And the pesto and cheeses definitely hit the spot. I'll be back in Murphys next year for a bachelorette party, so I certainly won't object should we decide to return here! read more

Firewood - Chicken pesto pizza, on gluten free dough. - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Probably the worst pizza I've ever had at a restaurant. Super dry and tasted like a frozen pizza. Not even ranch could save it. Smash burger was alright. Didn't looked smashed. Patties looked preformed. Restaurant was relatively clean and cashier was friendly. read more

Firewood - Pesto chicken and arugula - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Was looking for a place for a quick meal and stopped by Firewood for a takeout pizza! What a great choice!! I got chicken pesto and my kid cheese pizza. We loved our pizzas and definitely recommend this place. The staff is really friendly and made the visit even better.. read more

Firewood - Chicken Pesto and Cheese Pizza. Tail gate dinner! - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

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Solidly meh. We've been here three times now, and none of those times I would say we had a great experience. It tends to be very crowded during the day in the busy season. The food and customer service are ok-ish but not great. They do have vegetarian options which I am very thankful for. There are veggie pizza options, and they also have an impossible burger. The pizza prices are pretty expensive. $18 for a 12in personal cheese pizza. And the last time I was here I literally had to wait an hour for the pizza even though there was hardly anyone in there at 7:30pm on a Friday night in the off season. Not worth it. I think we've given up on trying to come here unfortunately. We've had better luck at other places in town. read more

Firewood - Almost empty but still an hour wait for a personal pizza - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Best fish Tacos I've ever had. The pizza is good for the kiddos and we love their burgers. The service is always spot on. Love the axe handle on the front door and the beautiful tables. read more

I rode my motorcycle to Murphy's to test a new helmet and stopped at Firewood for lunch. I ordered the fish and chips as that's one of my favorite meals. They had three pieces of excellently fried fish and a very generous portion of fries. The service was great especially for a busy Saturday afternoon. I haven't been to Firewood in a while and I'm pleased that they are still in business and seem to be thriving. read more

Firewood - Fish and chips - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Food was ok. Two of us had the tacos-pork and chicken, one had the burger and my daughter had the chicken strips. Service was pleasant enough but not rememberable. My biggest problem was the flys. Not sure if it's because we sat closer to the big roll up window which wax covered with flys. We were all wearing shorts and it was hard to relax with all the flys landing on our legs and our food. read more