What a killer ambiance! Great food. We were on our way back to the cities from Fargo and found this gem!!! Highly recommend.

My wife and I decided to try Mabel Murphy's for a New Year's Eve supper and were really looking forward to prime rib and shrimp. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing. We started with the crab-stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer, but when they arrived, the centers were still cold. My prime rib came out barely room temperature, and my wife's was ice cold. Her broiled shrimp tasted more like cocktail shrimp that had been sitting on ice, while my deep-fried shrimp were cold, soggy and had a strong old-fryer-oil taste. Even the au jus for the prime rib arrived cold to the touch in the stainless cup, and the butter for my wife's shrimp was already congealing again. Overall, the food quality was absolutely terrible - some of the worst food we've been served at a restaurant in a long time. I do want to give credit where it's due: our server was wonderful. She was kind, attentive, and very understanding of the situation. She offered to comp the meal and even brought us boxes. We boxed up the prime rib with the intention of reheating it at home just to salvage something from the night. However, when the bill arrived, only about 30% was taken off and this was because they gave us a box and we weren't sending it back to have it remade after an hour and a half wait for our food On a $140 bill, that amounted to roughly $34 off - leaving us paying for cold, undercooked food that we had to take home and fix ourselves. We genuinely wanted to support a local business, especially on New Year's Eve, but this was a very frustrating and disappointing experience. read more

Amazing food and beer! We enjoyed the Bangers and Mash and Reuben bites. Great ambience and service too. Highly recommend you make this a stop along your way. read more

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service was friendly but food took an hour to get out. we got our appetizers after our entrees. I also ordered beer cheese soup and I know it has beer obviously but this soup was ONLY beer. it was as runny as my water... too polite to say something but that recipe should be looked at as the few times ive come its different everytime. read more

High end steaks? They couldn't even cook a burger. Burnt to a crisp. Rock hard. I will be bringing my business elsewhere, thanks for nothing. Waste of a lot of money I can't afford to waste. read more

I have been to Mabel Murphy's a number of times. We live here in Fergus Falls. Tonight we were celebrating my birthday. Unfortunately. The room we were sat in was COLD despite the fact there appeared to be a gas fireplace in the room. It was not lit. Our meals were lukewarm at best. Cool is more accurate. I had the duck and it tasted gamey, pale. and underwhelming. The worst part of the experience was the chef yelling loudly for servers. repeatedly. I literally jumped out of my seat he yelled so loudly. Not a fine dining experience and not even pleasant for a pub experience. We won't be going back. I'm so disappointed. read more

It took over 45 minutes to get our steaks and they were overcooked. We ate some and told the waitress the issue. We go a free cheesecake but people should know the food isn't great. The waitress did ask if we were concerned with the steaks as she felt they were overcooked...so why serve them...and would we want to wait even longer to eat? Too bad... read more

Service was excellent,wish I could say the same about the food. My wife and I both ordered burgers. Mine was good but her's was burnt. They made her a new one but it came well after I was finished eating. Instead of discounting the bill we were offered a "gift card". One expects more at the prices charged these days. read more

BlackBerry mule was amazing! Herbed chicken was very good, tho half chickens are difficult to eat. Flavor was excellent.

On our way back from Fargo to Minneapolis we decided to skip the restaurant chains and try something local. The decor inside is really neat. There were a bunch of antique looking books in the dining room. I noticed stained glass windows in the washroom that were pretty. The plum sauce on the wings was tasty. The burger was juicy and the potatoes were good. Portions were generous for the price. Our server was very attentive. The chocolate mints at the end were a nice touch. The restaurant seemed very family friendly as there were quite a few children. Since we went on a Sunday it seemed like this was a popular after church destination. read more

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Good food, good service, great family place. Family dinner and everyone was happy. You won't regret visiting! read more

My wife and I ate here last night, and our experience was kinda mixed. First of all, if you go into this place knowing what you're going to get (like we did) you'll enjoy yourself a lot more. I don't know the history of the building, but it appears to be an old house that was transformed into a restaurant; at least that's what it appeared to be. Second, this place is not handicap friendly; I had to pull my wife's wheelchair up a couple of stairs to get to the bathrooms, and even then the stalls aren't wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair. Our first server (more on this later) was great! He was very personable, and was very attentive to our table, which was even more impressive considering that he was the only person there waiting on tables (aside from the bartender). We decided to start with an order of their Brandied Plum Wings; WAY better than we were expecting! I would have to say that these wings were probably in my lifetime Top 5; simply amazing! My wife ordered the Teriyaki Chicken; it came with choice of side (she went with Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes), and either salad or Beer Cheese Soup (she chose the soup, for me). Unfortunately, the soup was one of the worst-tasting beer cheese soups I've ever tried; lacking in cheese taste, and the beer was unnoticeable. Sadly, the only flavor came from the Italian croutons that came with it. My wife said she loved the mashed potatoes, but that she could barely taste the teriyaki on her chicken (which looked like it was pounded quite flat). I went with their Pub Burger; 1/2 lb. patty with lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, ham and BBQ sauce. Despite the size of the burger, it was cooked all the way through with just a slight bit of crust from cooking (loved it), and everything else on the burger tasted great. I upgraded to onion rings, and they weren't dripping in grease (always a bonus). Just after our server brought us our food, he informed us that another server would be taking over as his shift had ended. Nothing we haven't experienced before, but this is where things definitely went south. We were both nearing the end of our drinks, and I was hopeful that our new server would be stopping by shortly to get us both some water. Three different women sped by our table, several times, over the next 15 minutes, and no one stopped. After trying to flag someone down (unsuccessfully) several times, I got up and went directly to the bar. I informed the bartender that we would like two glasses of water, and to also order dessert. Mind you, this place was not busy; there were maybe seven or eight other couples in the restaurant at the time, but these three waitresses were flying around there like the place was packed, but not one of them took the time to stop at our table! The bartender apologized for the confusion, and she ended up being our server for the rest of the night. How sad is that! We ended up getting a Salted Caramel Brownie Sundae for dessert, and it was actually pretty good. I paid for our meal, and we left. I would have given this place 2 stars, but I feel obligated to acknowledge our first server and the bartender who helped us. The food was a mixed batch (ranging between 1 and 5 stars), and the "confusion" when different servers took over certainly didn't help. read more

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Went here as a family for dinner and it definitely exceeded expectations. We ate outside but from what I saw of the inside it is a very cozy atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed their food, and we thought the beer cheese soup was excellent. The staff was also nice and helpful. I would definitely recommend going if you are looking for more of a unique experience without breaking the bank! read more

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Wow this is some amazing food and hospitality. Also, the most festive ambiance!! Came here and had Guinness and local Fergus beer at the bar, next to the fireplace. Also had the special appetizer of crab stuffed mushrooms. The mushrooms were not soggy AT ALL and the crab was generously portioned on top. This is better than any crab dip I've ever had in my life. I could live inside of a giant bowl of this stuff and never be sad. For dinner we moved into the dining room and ordered shrimp scampi, scallops, and the special of filet/ribs. All the meals come with unlimited salad bar which had fresh lettuce and veggies and all the different dressings you could dream of. Also had bread with three different kinds of whipped butter: plain, honey, and garlic. The garlic was the best. The entrees were all phenomenal. The filet was marinated in Guinness for an entire day and cooked perfectly medium-rare. The scallops were a served in a VERY generous portion and PERFECTLY cooked. The shrimp scampi was also perfectly cooked- no chewey fish yay!! I drowned myself in the wine/garlic sauce and dipped all my broccoli in it. I could eat here every day. Definitely an awesome place for groups, families, variety for picky people, great prices, and generous portions. YUM. read more

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We had a reservation at 6:30 pm. We were seated but waited 20 minutes for initial service. We ordered the special which was Prime Rib and the reason for our visit. We waited another 25 minutes for plated salad. They no longer have the salad bar. We then waited another 50 minutes before food came. It was cold. Not as flavorful as it usually is. Baked potato was soggy, tepid, and plain. Waitress did apologize for long wait. At this point did not want to send food back and wait any longer to eat. It was 8 pm. With food quality, temperature, and service we will not be back. read more

I ordered fried shrimp dinner. It came on about 2 TBS. Of cold rice. The shrimp were dark brown and burned and dry. The salad came with my meal instead before it. My husband had a burger and the bun was totally soggy and the potato waffle fries were cold. Never again. read more

service was good she checked up on us got what we needed! food not so good we got the 10 piece buffalo wings there was hardly any chicken to eat just breading and fatty parts which we did not eat. very beautiful place though! read more

Excellent service and a cozy bar/lounge area make for a good combination. Throw in a pate of macho nachos and you are set for a delightful evening in Fergus Falls, MN. I found to order a large size of the nachos is to order for the table. We had a party of 9 and there were still nachos left over. A suggestion, perhaps a t-shirt for the person that can eat the entire plate, I enjoyed the beers on tap that includes Guinness. A large screen tV is prominently located for the sports fans. The lounge and bar area offers a quiet setting with plenty of opportunity for casual conversation that doesn't have to be shouted across the table. Thank you for a enjoyable experience. read more

Mabel Murphy's - Macho nachos - Irish Pub Near Me - Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Went last night 12/10/21 for supper and had ribeye steak. Ordered it rare and got like almost well done. Had fuzzy navel drink and was mostly oj. Mushrooms were from a can. read more

This is a very fancy restaurant but you feel like you are in a friend's home. Very unusual furniture from the 1800s. I had the mushrooms and my boyfriend had the fettuccine Alfredo. We liked it very much. read more

Walleye was burnt and crunchy and baked potato was load with garlic butter. The whole meal wasn't edible. Waitress was aloof and didn't care. Extremely disappointed! read more

Mabel Murphy's - Burnt fish, watch out for bones, with butter loaded with garlic on potato. Not edible! - Irish Pub Near Me - Fergus Falls, Minnesota

No other words. Try the beer cheese soup. Everything else is great, but it's the star of this show.

Surprisingly impressed, was expecting a typical Highway joint. I really enjoyed my prime rib with au jus and side of fettuccine. It was a perfect medium rare and the Alfredo sauce was addicting. I could not believe how awesome my meal was. My hubby had the filet mignon wrapped in bacon and side of fully loaded baked potato. He loved it! He ate the potato first and stated how their butter was really good. He also loved the beer cheese soup! His steak was a perfect medium rare. We both started with the salad bar and we found it to be clean and organized. The dressings and whipped flavored butters were quality accompaniments. The fact that the place looks and feels seasoned is part of the charm. We found it cozy with divided dining areas and several with fireplaces. It's in no way fancy, but there's something nostalgic about good old fashioned food. Our server was kind and provided pleasant service. We were very happy with the quality we received for the price points in this restaurant category. I think it's more of a steak place than Seafood. Most people on Yelp complain about the seafood here. I would highly recommend the steaks, prime rib, fettuccine Alfredo, and baked potato here. We couldn't decide on dessert so we got all 4 different pieces cake/pie they had. Again surprised, the Apple was the best. read more

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This is one if the best spots to eat. The new deck is gorgeous. Food is delicious and service spectacular. If you're just passing through, pull off on exit 54 and get yourself toMabel Murphys. read more

Stopped in for a late night dinner. Have been here several times and usually you get a good meal. Unfortunately tonight wasn't one of those nights. Salad bar was old and rolls were so hard they were inedible. I ordered the petite filet med rare and it was closer to raw. It was wrapped in bacon which was not fully cooked and soggy. The mushrooms were old and had a bad taste. The baked potato was fine. On a good note, the wine was nicely chilled and tasty! read more

I've eaten here three times, only once was kinda good. I felt bad for the wait staff because they were friendly and good but had to serve mediocre food. Tonight I ordered shrimp scampi. The shrimp were extremely over cooked swimming in oleo or some other fake butter with dehydrated garlic floating around. With this they automatically served a wild rice, brown rice and dried cranberry side. That definitely did not go with the shrimp. The side of fettucini and another of broccoli were okay. The first time I ate there the steak was over cooked and the potato was twice baked but not supposed to be. In other words it was a baked potato left over from the previous day or two. Too bad the food doesn't match the ambience! read more

Mabel Murphy's - Irish Pub Near Me - Fergus Falls, Minnesota

How do you mess up my order. Then tell me you can't fix it because you closed the kitchen 15min after you messed up my food.

I was in Fergus Falls for a week of work and I was told of this place by a local friend. While my bills were a bit on the costly side, the food, beer and service more than made up for the cost. Huge portions and well made Irish Pub-style food were to be had from the bar menu. The dining hall menu was more expansive in offerings and significantly more costly. What I enjoyed the most when coming here after a long day: quart drafts! Man, a quart or two of IPA really hits the spot during a sub-zero winter with wind blowing snow sideways! Ice cold beer really warmed me up! The service was always pleasant and accommodating. It really brought a smile to our faces. When back in Fergus Falls I will definitely be revisiting Mabel Murphy's. read more

This review is tough to write and I become more upset. I had the chance to talk to Jo( Owner) as she stopped by the table, but things weren't as bad as they were until the end. Megan my server was consistent at making me feel like an inconvenience. She was friendly chatting with this other gal server and when she was flagged down we were disturbing her social time with other female server. I know Customer service an I have two pet peeves, servers that are laughing with other staff and then do not at table, which Megan never made me feel welcomed, and 2nd, refills. A third is when bill arrives, you see server much more to turn table and she actually admitted she had no other tables and I continually had to flag her down or other staff. I asked another server and I was told they can't help other tables due to policy with pandemic. Business will suffer if you do not work together and follow guidelines, not one customer should leave angry as I did in today's climate. 1 star, she rang our order in correctly, 5 stars for the food but servers make it 1 star. I wish I took the time to find owner and I asked Megan and she never returned after bill was processed, I'm not surprised she was in corner laughing with same server that looked like her. Best of luck to this place. Megan I wish you the best and hopefully you learn to treat every table like you'd like to be treated as you'll make more money for yourself and the business. I'll be sure to never sit in your section again. No hard feelings but you are lucky my daughter was at the table as you made me feel very unwelcome with your rude demeanor and it became a learning lesson for my daughter how not to treat someone. read more

We love Mabel Murphys! Excellent sit down restaurant in Fergus Falls. Prime rib sandwich is killer. Walleye dinner is also a favorite.

It's expensive food but worth the price, but also depends on the food you chose to eat. The furniture could be updated though.

While traveling on I-94 about lunch time we decided to try Mable Murphy's. What a good choice! Ordered the French dip with cheese and mushrooms and the small portion of Nachos. The French dip was superb, was served with waffle-cut fries that were perfect. The small portion of Nachos could easily serve two or three patrons. They were served piping hot with plenty of cheese and ground beef. Also had a big dollop of sour cream in top. Wished we lived closer, our home is 2500 miles away, we would return for another meal! Wife just returned from the restroom, was not very clean and was out of soap...:-(. They just lost one star! read more

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Great warm ambiance, delicious fresh seafood and other dishes including a good sized wine list about 10+ by the glass. Good for private groups (several and different sizes) as well as for lunch or a special dinner out. We joined our group of 16+ for our Holiday party in 12/2019 in a comfortably sized room with a fireplace and 2 windows facing out. We were near kitchen but you would never know as the entry to the space was the equivalent of a double door. We could hear each other talking except perhaps as the night came to a close after a few drinks and multiple conversations going. My spouse said the men's bathroom was extremely cold but it was -15 outside! Looking forward to stopping for lunch at the restaurant or pub side which was significantly less than restaurant on a Friday nigh read more

Mabel Murphy's - Irish Pub Near Me - Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Presentation was good, fun atmosphere--Irish Pub, food was "meh". Servers friendly. Teenage son liked the waffle fries and chicken strips. read more

Mabel Murphy's - Irish Pub Near Me - Fergus Falls, Minnesota

I just came from here prior prime time dinner hours of 5p start. Bar was open and foods available but not full menu and he suggested wait 2 hours so that is my plan. Hour and half remains. So I'm back for 5p opening and impressed. Salad bar has pickled herring, which I haven't seen prior any place I've been. And I really do like those. Asked for large end cut of prime rib. It was pretty good but needs cooked longer I think. Wasn't very tender. Baked potato with butter and bacon was really good. Salad bar also had 3 varieties of butter. I chose the garlic, and was wonderful. Pretty salty but excellent. I got my dessert first, of German chocolate cake. Wasn't good so exchanged for vanilla cheese cake and it was good. Service here was excellent. Setting was like an large older house which was really neat. I sure hope to return. read more

We were disappointed that they didn't have Irish food. It was mostly a steak place. We ended up ordering from the bar menu. I got fish and chips. The fish was dry and overcooked the "chips" were waffle fries. My husband had a chicken sandwich that he said was good. If you say you are an Irish restaurant at least have some Irish food on the menu. read more

Yack, overprice and not the best food Drinks are OKAY. Took forever for our food to be made . Overall not so satisfied read more

Just stopped for dinner on our way to Thumper Pond...Dinner was OK...Walleye... But the entry into the restaurant should have tipped us off...Weeds and dead grass and cigarette butts...Not to mention an awful entry door that squeaked. It seemed like it should be the back door for the help. Waiter was good...But if the kitchen and bathroom look like the rest of the place....OMG...You have to be hungry to put up with this sort of??? we will never be back...!!! Arizona Visitors read more

The Fergus Falls area is starting to become one of our favorite areas to grab a bite to eat when we travel to North Dakota. We were looking for someplace different to try this time around for an early dinner. We arrived too early for the main dining room to be open but we were able to sit in the lounge and get something there. The decor here is rather cozy but seems a bit outdated. The fireplace was a nice little touch though. We sat right by it because it was cold and damp outside. Our server(s) did a good job. I am not sure exactly which one of them was our "official" server as we seemed to have three of them. The bar menu consisted of standard pub fare. We ordered some fried green beans and I had a burger and fries to eat. I have to say that everything was very good. I left with a full belly and our meal was a great value. I also liked the use of the mason jars for beer mugs! That was pretty darn cool! Since we are in this area several times a year. I am very pleased that we have tried this place. It was a great visit and i am sure that we are going to be back again! read more

My husband and I finally had a date night and ever since moving to Fergus Falls. We ate in the pub area which has a good old time feel and decor about it. The beer was awesome and the food was amazing. read more