The shrimp tacos ohh the shrimp tacos are delicious I definitely recommend them the place was cozy and a decent size, i loved the setup of having a top/ bottom floor, we were coming back home from big trees and we got hungry and decided to stop to eat, it was our first time stopping in town and we will come back next time.we loved it read more

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Now this is what fresh food should taste like. I had an eggplant sandwich and it was absolutely mouthwatering. We also ordered the big burrito which looked delicious. The bread on the eggplant sandwich was thick, freshly baked and grilled. The service was what I really appreciated about Firewood. They were attentive and super friendly. They also gave us a great recommendation for a bakery down the street. The ambiance inside the restaurant is really quaint. There is a wine tasting area in the front and seating that looks out onto the street and a court yard area. I would definitely stop here from lunch when you are in Murphy's! read more

We stopped here on our summer vacation. We ordered chicken & fries, margarita pizza, bbq chicken pizza, mushroom pizza and caesar salad. The pizza was delicious two were a little overdone but the flavor was great! Wasn't able to take picture of other items we ate so fast. Outdoor seating cuz of Covid! read more

We had dinner on 09-01-19 at Firewood; it was busy but not that crazy. We ordered three fish tacos, a pizza and burger w/fries. Compliments to the chef- food was excellent as always. Unfortunately for the staff we chose the table that was seriously destroyed. The girl was in the process of cleaning up the table, she seemed put out or angry...? When she left the cleaning towel on the table one person in our group started wiping the table down to help her. The girl did not say anything...? Maybe thanks for the help..., or I got it...? She gave us an angry look and moved on. When she brought our food we appreciated her service, and thanked her; again not a word from her. Perhaps a job change...? :/ Our experience at Firewood has always been a good one, but with the angry server- not so much this time... Dropping almost $50 including tip; I feel it should have been a better experience. Note to the owner, this is your business, your store front and staff should be provided training on how to be customer service oriented to your customers... read more

What happened to the succulent, generous, delicious hamburgers? Today's burger, cheap bun, thin meat and dry. SO disappointed.

Very good food and atmosphere. This place is really charming. We had the pizza, nachos and sweet potato fries. The staff are friendly and nice. The bathroom was clean and the soap is silky. Will definitely come back. read more

Worst food and service I've ever had. Flies EVERYWHERE. Floors are disgusting and dirty. Tables just sitting dirty without being cleaned for long periods of time. Wait staff is horrible. They give you dirty looks for sending back your food twice, because THEY messed it up. Everyone raves about the fish tacos. But they were honestly nothing to rave about. I feel like everyone in this town is so secluded from actual good food that they consider this top notch. My fiancé had the nachos. Soggy and unflavored. I would suggest picking a criteria of food instead of trying to accomplish it all. If anything, clean the place. It's pretty disgusting eating in such a dirty establishment. read more

This is a wonderful place to stop and grab a delicious stone Fired pizza and more! My wife and I enjoyed coming here with our son a family friendly place in Murphy's. read more

Firewood - Grubbing down on some Firewood pizza!! - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Food is amazing - friendly service - beautiful town!! I ordered a burrito bowl, and my friends order burger and pizza. Very good food! Highly recommend. read more

Firewood - Pesto chick pizza - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Tried this place after having fun at Natural Bridges Trailhead. We tried this place based on the variety of food. Plus their prices were not bad at all. My son got two tacos and rice and beans, daughter got a quesadilla and the wife and I split a pizza. One thing for sure, the food came out fast except the pizza. We waited a bit but it finally came out. My son ate his tacos minus the tortillas. He said the tortillas didn't taste good. My daughter didn't like her quesadilla. I tried it and I agree. They lack flavor. Let's talk about the pizza. It was eh. They forgot the pepperoni. The bacon fell flat also. Just wasn't what I expected. As for the taste, it was eh. Would I come back, maybe. My buddy who ordered a burger said his food was good. Maybe next time we will order burgers. read more

I totally understand that being a small town it is probably hard to find quality, customer oriented, friendly staff during this time. I'll start with the positives. The flavor of the food was good. We ordered gluten-free pizzas. By the look of them I didn't expect them to be much but the flavor was good. We didn't have to wait as long as the others. The restaurant itself seemed clean. The outdoor area that has been created seemed lovely. Overall though I gave the place a to because the staff seemed just not that happy to be working. No please or thank you's...not one smile. So that was too bad. Being the only place to get gluten-free pizza (good quality) around, will probably try again next year. I'm sure it's just hard to find people that are willing to work, with a positive attitude. read more

This was a great stop for the end of a day of wine tasting. It's a casual, not fancy place to enjoy simple food. I ordered tacos that were served with whole pintos and rice. I think it's the best fresh Mexican plate Ive had in a long time. Their variety of salsas were fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely pick up a plate when I'm back in Murphys. read more

The pizza was good! I ordered the basic margherita pizza and added pepperoni. It was delicious. The crust was just right! Ordered a side of fries and those were really good too! Wish I could come eat pizza here every week! read more

Honestly pizza is good, not great but good. The only reason it got one star is my wife, 8 year old, and 4 year old walked in to meet me and two employees were grinding on eachother in front of the pizza oven. Do what you want on your free time, but my kids don't need to see you rubbing your butt on someone's crotch while we wait for our food. Do better. read more

I understand that there are issues post-COVID with hiring/staff and all.....however we ordered a simple pizza and waited about 40 minutes for the most soggy pizza crust ever. Total fail read more

This place is consistently good year after year. The food and staff are always the best and it makes it a " must visit" whenever we're in Calaveras County! read more

This is the worst place I have tried in a long time! The customer service is horrible and unhelpful; we ordered a two topping pizza, pretty easy I would think. We did not get one of the toppings, and the one topping we did get was completely wrong. The person who delivered the pizza to us pretended that was the topping we ordered! Instead of apologizing and getting us a new pizza, she said that is what we ordered and she can bring the other topping to us on the side. Also, we were one of two tables, so it's not like they were slammed and made a mistake. The pizza itself was very bland and nothing to come back for. As someone who has worked in the restaurant industry for nearly 10 years, I know what good customer service is and how to treat guests to make it right when they are not happy. Needless to say, we absolutely won't be back and I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

I went to this place 3 time. I kept saying to myself it'll be different this time but no. We ordered pizza which was ok. I mean, it's pizza, can't really make a bad pizza But I couldn't handle all the FLIES. So many flies. We Figured the first day was an isolated day but All 3 visits , I don't know why but tons of flies on all 3 visits. read more

Four stars for the food, went 2x, out of the way, on our trip. Minus a star for the two cashiers. One was lazy, the other was rude. Note to owners, that's your front! Hats off to the cooks! Busboy was working his ass off too. read more

Firewood it's a great place for groups since it has such a diverse menu. Our group had 8 including 2 kiddos. We ordered the kalamata olive pizza and the white and green pizza which includes garlic, lemon, caramelized onions and mozzarella. Both pizzas missed the mark. The kalamata was actually just black olives and the spinach and lemon was non existent in the other. We also ordered the fish and chips and they were good. The chicken fingers were liked by the kiddos. And finally we also ordered a burger. I think the burger was the only thing that was a hit. Overall the service was fast and friendly. The seating was comfortable for our large group. The food just wasn't tasty as we hoped it would be. read more

Always consistent and tasty. I grew up in Calaveras County, and, though I haven't lived up here in years, I visit often to see family. Almost every trip results in a jaunt over the Firewood. My favorite meal is the burrito - both the veggie and the shrimp. There is also something pretty magical about the rice they put in their burritos. But, I've done the gamut, from pizza to burgers to Caesar salad to nachos. All good, and relatively reasonably priced. My one warning is that this place gets SLAMMED on the weekends during peak lunch and dinner hours. I have spent over an hour between standing in the long line before ordering at the counter and then waiting for the food to arrive. So, be just prepared for that. read more

Have been here many times over the years. Guess I forgot to write a review. Seams like we always have tacos? Always good. Fast friendly service. Clean bathrooms. read more

3rd time not a charm. Poor customer service. The blonde guy literally dropped our salad on our table (salad going everwhere) and walked away. Our pizza was undercooked & thrown together. Cooks were dirty & unkempt. Bathrooms were filthy. I would not have left a review if it weren't for the food poisoning my husband & I were up with all night. I've worked in foodservice & am retired from healthcare. My advice stay away! read more

I feel bad ... there was only one person Answering phone calls and working with the cashier and pick up/ take out order... while there's long line... the pizza was OK... for 4 cheese pizza usually can't go wrong .. but this one just didn't click. read more

Flys all over.......tables dirty.......service horrible.....food was not acceptable.......

By taking more concern over the well-being of your customers, I'd be inclined to return. I grew up in this area, and I loved the experience and food. I just drove past while driving through town and, while everyone is outside, no precautions were taken for maintaining social distancing between customers parties and almost nobody was wearing a mask. I visit and get food from here almost every time I come home to visit but I won't be spending my money here any more. If Firewood is cutting corners in regards to public health here, where else are they cutting corners? In the kitchen? Business practices? read more

Great menu selection of fresh, tasty options. My husband and I enjoyed the burrito bowls. We also got a side of sweet potato fries that were delicious! Would highly recommend Fire Wood! read more

Great food stop while visiting Angel's camp area. Amazingly great food. Best burgers votes our family! Wood fire pizza was perfectly cooked! Service could improve. read more

Firewood - Great atmosphere... Cool on the inside literally and figuratively. - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

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Here's their $7.95 full green salad...... literally a box of ruffage. Oh! There were four sorry slices of tomato, I tossed those and then realized that was the bulk of my "salad". read more

Firewood - FULL GREEN "SALAD" $7.95 - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

Good service. Staff were very friendly and food was tasty and quick. I came at 8pm on an off season Monday, so I can't say how it is when Murphy's is really busy, but I had a great experience! Highly recommend if you're looking for a bite to eat. read more

Firewood - Pizza and beer - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

We went to lunch on 9/3/16 on our way to Arnold. The place was crowded and we ordered at the counter which to a little while and then found a table up top. It took a while for the first 2 pizzas to arrive and we did not wait for the other 2 lunches to arrive. The Pizza was very good but a little pricy. Our other 2 entrees came about 20 minutes later and then we got to watch them eat after they watched us. They also liked their food. They need to work on serving guests together and they will have a great restaurant. read more

Food was average - burgers were slightly better than a fast food place. But below In & Out. The tables don't get bused or wiped down very well. read more

Our first time at this restaurant, we did a call in order. NIANA'S phone skills were OUTSTANDING!!! She made some amazing recommendations what to eat, since I don't eat red meat Niana's suggestion was the Garden Burger or the Impossible Burger. I choose the Garden Burger which was amazing with Sweet Potato fries. My husband ordered the cheeseburger with fries. Excellent customer service, delicious food, clean restaurant plus the husband loved the bug screen tv while we waited for our to go order. We'll be back soon... GREAT JOB NIANA!!! read more

On this most recent of my Murphy's excursions, we decided to have a little takeaway lunch from Firewood. We ordered the fish tacos, chicken quesadilla, and garden burger substituting the sweet potato fries for the regular fries (duh!). I was informed that our meals would be ready in about 10 minutes. I headed on down to Main Street, found a parking spot and strode on in to Firewood. Our food was ready and waiting to be picked up. I was very glad because I sincerely dislike having to wait for a takeaway order that should be ready. My garden burger and sweet potato fries were so tasty. The burger has a little bit of a kick in the way of spice, which I liked. My fries were perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfection. I was told the fish tacos were good, but the quesadilla didn't travel too well. Two out of three isn't bad! If you are looking for a quick and casual place to grab a bite to eat, Firewood should fit the bill! ;) read more

Extremely below average food, poor service, and saw waitstaff touch our food with their bare hands.

The spot is cool, love the wait staff and ambiance. Downtown Murphy's is a gem. But the food was bad. I had to salt my pizza just to give it flavor. SALTED MY PIZZA. Never done that before. read more

The atmosphere is great for kids but the food is just meh. It all looks really good but when you taste it, disappointment strikes. I was with my daughters & grandsons having lunch. I ordered the kalamata olive pizza & there were mostly regular black olives with a few pieces of kalamatas sprinkled in. I took a bite & there was a funky flavor that none of us could place. I finally noticed they use some kind of garlic paste. I knew the pizza had garlic, but had expected fresh garlic. The crust also left something to be desired. One of my kids got the steak nachos which looked fantastic, but one bite in proved differently. The others got fish & chips and they said it was ok. The service wasn't great either. While ordering at the register my daughter ordered a beer & all of a sudden the guy taking the order disappeared for almost 10 minutes! The line was growing out the door & nobody else came to the register to help. We found out the guy had to change out the keg. While he was doing that, several employees stood around doing nothing & didn't seem to care how many people were in line. When we finally sat down to wait for our food they brought us a wrong order & had to remake it. I realize this is Memorial Day Weekend and they're busier than usual, but I doubt the quality of food would be better on a slower day. I'd pass on this place & try one of the MANY other places read more

Okay This place came recommended to us by our timeshare located in the town of Murphys, near Angels Camp. This place served a little bit of everything from burgers and fries to wood-fired pizzas to tacos, quesadillas and burritos. Just the pizza alone you have ten kinds to choose from and on the burger and fries section there are seven kinds to whet your appetite. I ordered the bacon, mushroom, and Swiss burger w/ fries. Also included on their menu are salads and fish & chips... talk about a variety but I can only speak for my bacon/mushroom, & Swiss burger! I can only eat so much in one visit. Not sure if they were still growing the mushrooms or catching the pig for my Bacon/Mushroom & Swiss burger but it took a long time to be served. When we finally got our food it was tasty and delicious. It was good and filling! Wondered why it took so long since the place did not look super busy at the time. Anyway, since the Murphys area is currently home to over two dozen family-owned and operated wineries, Firewood also serves wine by the glass-- chardonnay, sauv blanc, zin, cab, merlot, and chianti! Firewood is located on Main Street in Murphys. I'm not sure if there is another entrance to this establishment but we came in through the rolled up (or slides to the sides) window/door. It looks like an old firehouse and is deep. To place an order one has to go to the counter at the very back. They give you a huge plastic number sign to bring to your table and your food is served to you. It has a casual environment with TV's. The place seemed dark inside, though, not much windows except for that wide entrance. It was a beautiful day out that weekend which was why, I assume, it was kept open. The following week, though, we had heavy rains in Northern CA and I'm sure it was shut. Restrooms are also towards the back. The place is kept clean... I mean, someone is literally sweeping the floors and emptying tables constantly. The staff was friendly. Review #0257 read more

Firewood - on Main Street - New American Near Me - Murphys, California

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Great for a quick lunch as a wood fired pizza does not take long to bake. We decided to split a Mushroom pizza ($12). The pizza could have used more mushrooms as after all this was in the title. As town and the restaurant was busy pizza was a good choice. Some parm cheese and red pepper flakes would have been appreciated in the condiment area. After i finished my soda I noticed my glass had several lipstick marks on the rim (I was using a straw) and I didn't wear lipstick. The pizza was good tasting and the price was right. Would we come back...maybe...there are other interesting places to try in town so not soon. read more

Good food for good price! Loses 2 stars because of flies. Don't get me wrong , restaurant is clean but they need to do something about front door to keep the flies out. I had to keep waving my hand over the food to keep the flies away. Smh It's gross!! read more