Murphy's Pub, Chinatown is everything you want an Irish pub to be. We dropped in on a Friday afternoon for happy hour and ended up staying until the chairs were on the tables and the lights were out. We had a friend visiting from Scotland and wanted to give him an authentic pub experience, and Murphy's delivered in every way. Fridays after work are especially great here, the place fills up with energy, and for some reason the Guinness just tastes better. We grabbed seats at the bar, always the right move, and were taken care of by bartenders who were friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. My buddy and I stuck with pints of Guinness while my wife enjoyed a dirty martini. The food did not disappoint. Corned beef and cabbage, a breaded pork chop with mashed potatoes, and a salmon Caesar salad all hit the spot. The back bar is packed with memorabilia and old photos, so much history that you could grab a pint and wander for an hour just taking it all in. The shuffleboard was another highlight and quickly turned into a few competitive games. What really stood out was the crowd, so many regulars stopping in, greeting each other, and chatting with the staff, it truly felt like a Cheers-style place where everybody knows your name. Murphy's works just as well for lunch or dinner, and it is perfect for both locals and visitors. Thanks, Murphy's, for making it such a great night for our Scottish buddy. read more

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Made a reservation to come for dinner with two friends last night since Murphy's isn't open on the weekends. Good thing we did because after we were seated and ordered by our favorite server, Pepe, because the place filled up real fast. My friends had potato skins with cheese (no meat), open faced turkey sandwich (turkey was a bit dry in places) and I had Murphy's "Big Salad" and a side of fries. I was celebrating a positive resolution to a big problem so I had myself a "Snakebite" (Guiness & hard cider). For desert we had their yummy Pot de Crème, hot Apple Crisp and a chocolate sundae, No leftovers!!! Always a good sign. Love Murphy's. read more

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This feels like the local pub to be at!!! I loved how everyone treated each other like friends/neighbors!! The bar tender/server was amazing and super friendly. Foo was great! super comfort food! Loved the whole pub ambiance!! It will make you feel transported to a whole new place! read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Bar area - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I'm not sure what happened to Murphy's, but my recent visit was disappointing. Customer service was alright and the quality of food has dropped. Recession indicator? It pains me to write this review because Murphy's could do no wrong, by my eyes, prior to today. I wish I got a picture of today's French dip. Not sure what changes but the sandwich was bland, the au jus was weak and the temperature of everything was off. The fries were crispy and delightful, but everything else was tasteless. My boyfriend's shepherd's pie had more liquid than substance. The mashed potatoes were piled on higher than usual, but the inside toppings were fewer. Salad was yummy. The server seemed inexperienced or bothered? She was not rude, but did not tend to our table. I ran out of water midway and she never noticed. I drank my boyfriend's glass. When our potato skins came out, we were not given any share plates. The server never asked if we needed anything and was hard to find. The only time she really acknowledged us was when we asked for the check ... The restaurant is as beautiful and well kept as ever. Charming and clean. The original staff is hardworking, and the pies are brilliant whenever I can get a hold of one. Today's visit has deterred me from going anytime soon, but I'm open to giving Murphy's another try. read more

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Phenomenal menu, great service, and great atmosphere. The drinks were great too. The steak salad was cooked to perfect and the burger was not some previously frozen patty. Highly recommend! read more

The ambiance is rustic, pub-style bar & grill. It felt comfortable and homey and the food was delicious with great portions! I had to get a to-go box. I got the French dip sandwich and the bun was warmed perfectly. read more

After seeing Murphys on the news on St Patty's day I decided to order take out to celebrate since their sit down dinner reservations were all taken. I called in my order and drove down Nuuanu Ave they had a tent set up and I parked in front, paid by debit card and picked up my Lamb shank, corned beef and bread pudding. The process was organized efficient despite it being St Patty's day. My only disappointment was the food itself. The corned beef ($28.50) wasn't seasoned and the veggies and potato was not seasoned at all so was a little bland. The lamb shank ($32.50) was tender and was definitely more flavorful. I would still like to come in sometime to try other dishes. I think because of the large quantity of takeout orders they were just rushing to accommodate the orders since its their busiest day. I love supporting local and appreciate their efficiency during that busy day. read more

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Murphy's Bar and Grill is Oahu's premiere Irish Pub. Located at the corner of Nuuanu and Mercant Streets in downtown Honolulu. Today being St. Patrick's Day, my wife and I decided to do a take out lunch for St Patrick's Day. She ordered ahead and when we got there she was told that they were taking cash only at the drive by pickup. Even though she did give her credit card # over the phone. We had to wait a few minutes because they were alot of takeouts. The lady in the car in front of me filled her back seat and trunk with takeout meals. My wife had the Sweet chili Salmon Ceasars salad and I had the Lamb Shank. I tasted her salmon and thought it was grilled to perfection. It had a great grilled taste and it was tender and juicy. My Lamb shanks was tender and fell off the bone. The tomato sauce that it was braised in was a little flat. Happy St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy read more

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The food was delicious. All four of us loved our meals. The service was very good and the ambiance is just great for an Irish pub bar and grill. Parking is cheap on Smith St. cheaper than the open parking across from Murphy's open air parking lot. We saved $3 compared to our friends who parked there, granted we had to walk 100 yards more but after a great meal, the walk does one good. Their pies are always great but we missed out as Mrs. Murphy's home made pies sell out usually before 7 pm. We had a terrific bread pudding that was rich in flavor and not overly sweet. We enjoyed our evening and will continue to support this place in the future. The pork chops, corned beef and cabbage as well as the lamb chops and fish and chips are excellent choices. You should visit sooner than later! I'm sure you'll be satisfied. read more

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Greeted upon arrival and seated immediately. Restaurant just opened so they were not that busy. The place had a comfortable relaxed feeling. I really wanted to eat a shepherds pie and that is why my husband chose this place. We ordered the Shepards pie and the Irish dip. Both dishes were so onolicious! So happy I went there! We will be going back to try their fresh corned beef and cabbage dish. read more

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Came with some friends after work on a Friday and stayed for hours. When you enter, there's both a bar side and a restaurant side that you can sit at; my friends and I sat on the restaurant side. We made a reservation beforehand to be safe but reservations are totally optional! The vibes are super casual here. Food was yummy! I ordered the fish and chips; they were both fried well and tasted good. My friends also ordered the shepherd's pie, corned beef with cabbage, and blackened chicken. Didn't get photos of these but we all were happy with our food! We ordered a slice of each of the pies on special to share for dessert. The pies were delicious and I would totally order all of them again, especially the key lime! What we were really here for was the Irish Coffee. Who knew that coffee, Irish whiskey, brown sugar, and fresh cream would produce such a great drink?? I've only had Irish Coffees in San Francisco but knowing that I now have a spot in Honolulu to go to is dangerous! Service was great! The servers here are very pleasant, the food came out promptly, and the drinks were refilled quickly; how could I complain? Location is great, it's on the corner of Nuuanu and Merchant. If you can't luck out with street parking, there's a municipal lot located right across the street. read more

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Friendly atmosphere, Delicious food [Honolulu HI] OMG! I just had the best pork chops here at Murphy's. My co-workers in our Honolulu office took me here for lunch (less than 5-min walk from our building in Downtown Honolulu). Reservations recommended. We placed our orders for the following: Open Face Turkey Sandwich Fish N' Chips Garlic Crusted Pork Chop Apple Pie Blueberry Pie Funny because my co-workers placed orders for the pies first. They told me it's because they run out especially on Fridays where they have more flavor selection. The Garlic Crusted Pork Chop had a combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors... seasoned just perfectly for my taste. Soft, juicy, pan-seared pork chop smothered with their seasoning herbs... and garlic. It was love at first bite. The apple pie was yummy too like our apple pies in Apple Hill. The pies were served warm and complemented with vanilla ice cream. I'm so glad we had lunch there on a Friday because they are normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays. I love the vintage ambiance. Customer Service was great! Review #3580 read more

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Love love love this place. John is the friendliest server outside of Ireland. My husband asked Deschitrd the Abuss-they are aging a stash here. Lovely wine and a proper Guinness. Food and menu looked great. read more

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Best chicken wings I ever had!!! Ask for extra ranch sauce lol. The sheappards pie was featured on the tv show, "diners drive ins and dives". The lamb chops tasted like it was from a five star steakhouse that serves $50 dishes. The caesar salad was a solid appetizer that was fresh and pretty much get what you ask for. And the salmon was meh but Murphy's is more of a meat place anyways lol. Definitely recommend their food!!! This place is a must try if you havent been here The biggest pleasant surprise though were their desserts. I'm usually the type not to order dessert when I go to restaurants, but man, their desserts are insanely good, with big portions at a reasonable cost. I recommend any sort of pie and their bread pudding (both ala mode of course!) 5 stars!!! (I would give it 10 stars if I could) Parking is a bit tricky though as youd have to find street parking. There's also different buildings and lots u can park in that's walking distance but I'm not too familiar with those. It's definitely worth it for the food though. read more

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I came in for lunch and made it in time to get pie. There were 8 different flavors and only a few flavors have more than one pie made. The lunch rush seems to be made up of regulars and from where I sat I could see a lot of food coming out but quite a few pie orders as well, so I made sure to get my order in early. It is pricy for a lunch but I think it's worth it for special occasions. Some people just came in to get their pie orders. P.S - They only sell by the slice. I will definitely be back! read more

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A few days after my birthday, it was kind of sudden to perhaps have my family come with me to Murphy's. Another place that was once featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives with Guy Fieri? Sign me up...because this is the 3rd place I checked into that was on Triple D, alongside with The Alley in Aiea and Hank's Haute Dogs in SALT at our Ka'kaako. There was a comforting vibe about the area that I really liked. It felt like the kind of place that would be a casual 'enjoy the ambiance' type of feel to it. The food was great there. I ordered the Shepherd's Pie, one of the dishes that Triple D highlighted. It took the first few bites to maybe perhaps get an idea of how tasty it was. It delivered on all facets. I could see myself in an Irish pub, ordering this on a cold day. There was just something comforting about it that I enjoyed. I can tell it looked very homey, very straightforward, but well done in a traditional sense. To finish my meal there, I ordered the Apple Crisp a la Mode. Super delicious and a very fitting end to my meal. Thanks a lot, Murphy's. You made me a happy customer there. Would I recommend this place? If you have a knack in craving some tasty Irish pub food, go for it. On my next visit, I should think about coming back there to try the Irish Dip. read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Shepherd's Pie (Featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives) with a side salad. - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great place for a work lunch! My fantastic office manager brought us here for Administrative Professionals Day. We had a party of 10 and called in a pre-order. When we arrived we had our reserved seats available - you definitely want to make a reservation here if you think of coming for lunch. It's a busy busy place. Our drink orders were taken and shortly after drinks came our food was dropped off at the table. Everything came out hot and fresh and just what I needed to make my tummy happy. I got the Irish burger with bleu cheese and fries. (Basically it was a burger with bleu cheese) but it was so yummy. I can't believe I ate the entire thing and all my fries and still had space to share a dessert! I got the Chocolate Pot De Creme with a scoop of Kona coffee gelato to share with one of my co-workers. The dessert was so ono and yes, the recommendation from our other co-worker to get Kona Coffee gelato with it was spot on! I'm looking forward to coming back said so far after 3 times I haven't been disappointed. read more

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Review/update. It just can't be said enough in my opinion, Murphy's bar and grill is like going home for lunch or dinner. The food is absolutely amazing, the family feel and welcoming staff are exceptional, and the mixologists know exactly what they are doing. Whether it's corned beef and cabbage, a burger, or the specials, the food is always delicious, well prepared, and presented in an amazingly timely manner. If you have never been, you're missing out on the eighth wonder of the world, if you have been, you know what I'm saying. Don't forget, Fridays are pie day, fresh home baked pies and slices to die for. First come, first serve, so you better beat me there. read more

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Get. The. Pie! You will not be disappointed. Stopped in today for a couple of pints and some pie and I'm so glad this place exists. It always feels warm and welcoming, like home. Staff is so friendly and non judgmental. The food is always good and the pie is out of this world. read more

Celebrating St Paddy's day I saw on TV that Murphys bar and grill every year celebrates this holiday it's a big celebration in town. Located in downtown chinatown area nuuanu and merchant we decided to check them out for lunch. I called for curbside pickup up. They asked me what time the pick up and the food will be ready. Also they ask for credit card to secure the plates that we ordered. Got there a little before 11am and the line was already 3 deep on the curb waiting. They have a great system they have people grilling in the back driveway for the salmon and about 6 hot steam trays with the food. Corn beef in 1 cabbage in another and lamb shank in one red potatoes and in other mix vegetables. Salad was in coolers. They had assembly line going. Then in the front they took the orders whether or not pre ordered of ordering to go. I got there and told them my name and said ok it will be $62.00 plus tax. I told them they ask for my credit card when i placed the take out and the guy said sorry we wasn't supposed to ask for your credit card. It's cash only. Good thing my car was close by so got the cash to paid them got my food and on my way. Came home and my husband wanted the lamb shank and I ordered the Ceasars salad with salmon. My salmon salad was excellent moist and the chili sauce was just right. My husband lamb shank meat fell off the bone but the taste was lacking some kind of taste. The red potatoes were good I thought. He said can't pin point it the taste. But other than that said this St Paddy's lunch was good. Thank you Don Murphy for making this a yearly thing. read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Sweet chili salmon Caesars salad - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Murphy's Bar & Grill has been giving their clientele a little taste of the Irish homeland, all wrapped up in great food, good company, and an extensive bar with 16 unique beers on tap. They are open daily, from the weekly business lunches to intimate dinners. My husband and I shared the ANAHEIM CHICKEN SANDWICH- Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled Anaheim Pepper and melted Jack cheese served on a ciabatta bun. Our next visit we will be trying the IRISH DIP- Thin sliced sirloin on baguette with horseradish mayonnaise, served with Guinness au jus. read more

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Murphy's is one of the few remaining full service restaurants in the downtown Honolulu area for lunch as most places are now take out. I like that you can call ahead for a reservation. Today we went at 11:00 a.m. and the place was virtually empty but by the time we left at 12:30, it was packed. They have wonderful things on the menu like a steak salad and fish and chips. Be sure to ask about the specials because today there was a blackened shrimp pasta that was amazing. I've also had the seafood sandwich with fries. The only problem is parking. This restaurant does not have their own parking lot so it's street parking or a municipal lot about a block and a half over. The service staff is also very friendly and efficient. Definitely recommended for a nice lunch in downtown Honolulu! read more

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Not as great as I was hoping for. Steaks had a strange freezer taste, like they were on the verge of spoiling then frozen. I had strip and husband had ribeye. Both were weird. They only had frozen steamed veggies medley which we declined and they didn't offer an alternative. White wine selection was minimal. Alternatively, the ambiance was what you'd expect from an Irish bar, plus they had festive Christmas decor. The service was about average, perhaps she of average. Overall experience was meh. I don't ever need to go in there again, unless it's a purely bar/Nôtre Dame game thing. Can't go wrong with a Guinness. read more

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Greatest place!!! Go Bows!!! Go Mr. Murphy!!!! The salad had peas! Like the kind in the pod...now only if they had nuts and avocado.... read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Salad - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Came here on a Thursday for lunch and the restaurant was pretty full. We were seated right away though in a nice booth. Ordered fish and salad (instead of chips) and grilled mahi mahi taco m. They were both delicious. Others had steak, hamburger and salad. The ambiences were nice. There's also a bar with a shuffle table. read more

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I was a little hesitant to try Murphy's Bar and Grill. But I'm so glad that I didn't pass on it. Located on Merchant Street, you can test your luck with street parking. Or there is a parking lot located directly across. Which is fairly priced. As soon as you walk in, the host is so friendly. (Which is hard to come by nowadays) We were seated right away, we got in right before the lunch rush. Our waitress was personable and when I asked for suggestions because I had trouble picking from the Shepard's Pie, Irish Dip and The Pastrami Sandwich (that was on special that day) I had an even harder time picking. But I decided with the classic well known Shepard's Pie. I was not disappointed. The lamb was incredibly tender and the side salad was fresh and simple. I'm already day dreaming of the Shepard's Pie, and can't wait to come back to try the other two sandwiches. Great experience, and even better food! Thank you Murphy's ! read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Shepard's Pie - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lively yet relaxing atmosphere, has the old and homey vibe I love, but maybe a little dusty due to its age?? I'm sure no one else notices but me and my sensitive nose! Anyway I love and will continue to return to Murphy's most especially for their Irish Dip, my favorite! Their fries are pretty hot and crispy as well, so no complaints there. I wish I could go here more often so I could try more of the menu (maybe I've tried one or two other things over the years..) but I keep returning to my favorite. :( Haha. I haven't gone after work hours but I would love to once I'm able! The vibes most definitely get more lively but no doubt it's crowded. It's my go-to sit down lunch spot downtown so I'll keep coming back for that for now :) read more

Murphy's bar and grill is a comforting place to eat Irish food fixings. The building itself has this vintage feel but well kept throughout the years. I wanted to experience a good ol' traditional Irish corn beef and cabbage with a shepherds pie. I made the right choice. Food Network star Guy Fieri had visited Murphy's and was blowed away with the food. I wanted that experience, and I got it! Not only was the food amazing, but the staff was also spot on as well. Welcoming host, friendly waiters, always paid attention to my table and many others. My water was constantly being filled, and that shows that the waitress is paying attention to the littlest detail. I look forward to coming back to this place. Payment: Cash or credit Parking: Metered street parking or paid public parking lot read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Corn Beef and Cabbage with mash and veggies - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I was honestly trying to go to Black Shamrock, but ended up here due to a couple of large parties at Black Shamrock. It wasn't the bar scene I expected, but I was pleasantly surprised. It is a cozy, family restaurant with a really good variety of food and amazing pies. Our server was lovely and so helpful. We had a great time! read more

Great pub ambiance, with pub entrees like shepherd's pie, fish and chips, burgers and more just like you were back in Scotland or England! This is the place to dine especially if you're going to Kumu Kahua Theater as it is only a short. straight, just about 5 min walk from Murphy's, who are sponsors of Kumu Kahua too! Service and delivery of food were timely, delicious and our waitress (so sorry I didn't get her name!) was personable, courteous and professional! read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Calamari with rice and veggies are a possibility! Just ask and Murphy's will prepare it as a dinner versus an appetizer! - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Loved the fish and chips best so far that I've tried on the island! Came here for a lunch date and we both enjoyed the vibes and food. read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Fish and Chips - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Some friends planned a retirement luncheon and I was happy it was at Murphy's. I don't work in town anymore so I haven't eaten here for a few years. I really like the atmosphere...the interior reminds me of the sitcom "Cheers". I got there a little before our 11:30 a.m. reservation waiting for everyone to arrive. There were only a few people in the restaurant but as it got closer to noon, the restaurant was full so if you don't want to fight the crowd, go before 12 p.m. I ordered the Irish Dip (same as French Dip which is one of my favorite dish to order) with fries and the horseradish mayo on the side...three others ordered the same. I enjoyed my sandwich...the bread was fresh and the thin slices of beef were tender but the au jus was a little salty for me. The fries were seasoned well so I didn't need ketchup. Someone ordered the Shrimp Scampi and another ordered the Asian Chicken Salad. They both looked really good...can't wait to try it the next time. read more

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One of the best restaurants on Oahu. Really really good food. Everything tastes like it has been made from scratch, great portions and a great selection of fresh ingredients. My personal favorite is the open face turkey sandwich. On Friday they have fresh baked pies. read more

CODY stopped in for lunch CODY ordered shepherds pie and iced tea CODY food was tasty CODY servers were friendly and helpful CODY dining area was clean and cozy CODY will return to order more food read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Shepherds Pie - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were having a farewell lunch for a friend and decided on Murphy's since it's been a while we ate here. We made reservations, so it was fast to get seated, but it wasn't too crowded when we got there. Since we had already knew what we wanted to order, it was quick & easy for our waitress. Our waitress was really nice and our food came out quick. The food was good and it wasn't too busy, so it wasn't too loud. If it was a dinner event, we would have had some drinks, but maybe next time. But, the food was good and service was on point. Need to come back to try other menu items and maybe have some drinks too! read more

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I used to come here all the time when I worked a block away and this place is good. Came for dinner (4/14) and I suggest calling and making reservations because this place is always packed! Our waitress took about 10-15min to stop at our table to greet and get drinks, but she was triple sat so I understand how busy she was. She did acknowledge us quickly though to say she'll be right with us so I appreciated that and was willing to wait a bit. Though ordering took a while, the food and drinks came out fast, fresh and hot which made up for the wait. We ordered fish & chips and the crab/shrimp sandwich. The fries were a nice crispy brown and the fish was hot right off the fryer that we had to let it cool for a bit. The crab/shrimp burger was toasted to perfection. The food here is good and kinda like a comfort food kind of thing. I usually order their house made pies but opted for the key lime which is always not too sweet and overpowering. I've also tried other things on the menu before like the corn beef and Shepard pie which is also something I highly recommend. Murphy's is a pub so I never had high expectations. It's loud and a little chaotic - but that's what pubs are like so if you're looking for something intimate.. might wanna pass on here. But if you just want something casual with good food, this is a cool place to stop at when in downtown. Lunch is more mellow and the food is still equally good. read more

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Met my coworkers here after work for dinner and we had a great time We made a reservation for Tuesday evening but it wasn't too busy We received such excellent customer service and my pork chop dinner was delicious! read more

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Haven't been to Honolulu since the late 2010s. My favorite restaurant then was Murphy. Glad to see it's still doing great I love the New York steak and mashed potatoes. Would love to go back but cannot stand to fly anymore. Thanks Murphys! read more

I have heard about Murphy's for a long time now and how great the corn beef and cabbage is, but what I did not expect was how great the atmosphere, the ambience, the service and the food was going to be. I tried the corn beef and cabbage- the mashed potatoes were so creamy, you could tell it was homemade- that they made it from scratch. It was so creamy and delicious. The accompaniment grilled vegetables were grilled to perfection not overcooked not undercooked but just perfect with a nice variety of color and freshness. The fish and chips were excellent. You could taste the crunchiness and the juiciness of the fish at the same time the fries were crispy and crunchy just as you would want when you're eating fish and chips and I am so grateful that I got dessert -creme de pot. It is the most delicious chocolate Dessert that I have ever tasted and I would describe it as death by chocolate. It's the tasty, creamy, light and rich texture that it was so satisfying- We will be going back again. There is an open parking lot across from them and some street parking. read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Turkey jook- from and Irish pup? Yes it tasted just like eating in a Chinese restaurant - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great service , lunch is is amazing- had the open face Turkey , it's like thanksgiving dinner in august . If u want to get out of the heat and have a great meal in China town come here. read more

Murphy's Bar & Grill - Irish Pub Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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