Service is off to a glacially slow start, which began at entry and has continued upon being seated at one of the half empty tables after a 10 minute wait . Murphy's heavily advertises itself as a Prime Rib and Seafood Resturant. Well it's 7:00 PM on Friday night and they're already out of prime rib and there only a few "seafood" dishes hardly a seafood restaurant. The ambiance is somewhere in between Cracker Barrel and an Applebees, definitely not an Irish pub in any sense the menu has zero traditional Irish pub fare available and lack the intimacy of a pub. The servers are all well dressed and professional. Salads arrived their ingredients were fresh and chilled. A loaf of fresh soft warmed bread was served with a herbed butter, which were both good. I shoulda known when the locals in Prescott rate Texas Roadhouse as the best steak house in town. That's a travesty. I've waited to complete this review for a while to make sure I was being just. The service was fine, the small dinner salads were good, the steak was merely adequate light on beef flavor and seasoning. Had we not ordered a side the dinner ($150 for two with iced teas) would have consisted of bread, salads and two lonely steaks served solo on big plates. It's as if someone read a book about a fine steakhouse and has never been to an actual steakhouse. I would not recommend Murphy's to anyone. read more

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Another visit to a historic building in Prescott. . It has a beautiful bar area as well as upstair seating. The food isn't as grand as it use to be and definitely not worth the high price. But you pay for being in a historical building. Our waiter Matthew was really good. The service has always been good. Parking for this place on a weekend is very difficult, so give your self extra time to find one or be ready to walk a little. They serve bread at the table as well,, so enjoy read more

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Great service, great food, and wonderful Prescott atmosphere. We happened to be in town for our son's birthday and the host (thank you Shane!) brought him a personalized birthday card. Dinner was delicious and we had a wonderful experience here at Murphy's! read more

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Slow Roasted Prime Rib was terrible. Absolutely terrible. It was served to us first completely raw and cold with Cold beans and cold mashed potatoes? . They were out of regular potatoes and out of muscles as well.... We didn't eat one bite and opted to go home to make ourselves dinner. Although we had lost our appetite quite honestly after being served this. read more

Murphy's - The Slow Roasted Prime Rib was terrible. Absolutely terrible. - Seafood Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

Brought my husband to Murphy's for his birthday dinner. We had a reservation for 6 pm and arrived 15 minutes early. We were seated right away and our server's name was Holly per our hostess seating us at our booth. Holly was very friendly and an excellent server! Even when she became busy with other tables, Holly always checked on us. My husband enjoyed the ribeye with garlic mashed potatoes and I enjoyed the top sirloin with wild rice pilaf. Both steaks will delectable and cooked the way we had ordered. We would definitely recommend Murphy's to all our friends and family. read more

My girl and I went up to Prescott July 4th to meet our friends. As both parties scouted the area for a good meal, we came to the consensus to dine at Murphy's. As we entered, we were greeted by a hostess, who was all smiles and eager to meet our needs. We were seated promptly and the restaurant looked great. There really isn't a bad seat in the place. Menus were dropped and shortly after our server was there to greet us. We had a few questions about the menu and our server provided great information. Our meals came out looking and tasting delicious. The steak was to the right temperature and the sides were tasty. Everything was on point. We had a great meal, but I gotta say, our server made our night. Tiffany was great and did such a good job accommodating our party. Thank you for the stellar service! read more

I stopped by for dinner when I was in town for work. The service is excellent and the atmosphere is unique. The food is ok, especially for the price. I'm glad I gave it a try. I don't know if I would return. read more

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Went to Murphy's Saturday (Aug 5th) evening. Seated quickly, prompt service, all staff performed well. RE: The food ??? Oh, my. Really gone downhill since were were there last (maybe 6-8 months ago ?)... I'll say the shrimp cocktail was pretty good. Large and well cooked shrimp, good sauce. Nice solid base hit there. RE: The beef stroganoff... It went from being a "10" previously, down to a "4" this go-round. Maybe half the sauce, a third the beef, and the beef did not taste that good this go-round. Even fewer noodles, and they were not as tasty either. Also, I think the price was increased from $28 to $38, or something along those lines. Would not swear to that on the price, but it's definitely higher. RE: The mashed potatoes, we've had better from a bag. read more

Just had an excellent lunch at Murphy's. Extraordinary service by our server, Victoria, it has been way to long in our town to having a waitress that not only provided fantastic service but also exemplifies charm, courtesy, professionalism, great sense of humor plus a beautiful smile. PS She is married to a local firefighter!!! read more

This is the first restaurant we happened upon in Prescott. We were starving after the eventful drive up from Tucson (I-17 closures, and accidents). We walked from our room around the corner, and this place looked inviting, and we weren't wrong. Everyone was so friendly! They made us immediately feel at home in Prescott! The waiter and hostess both gave us a full rundown of what to do and where to eat in town, and the best thing to order on the menu - the house made corned beef ruben! WOW!! The hubby and I split it with some fries. The corned beef is made in house and added with the flavors of sauerkraut and swiss cheese this was a home run! There are TV's, and a nice bar area, it's quiet and a little dark, very inviting! read more

Murphy's - Corned beef Ruben and fries! - Seafood Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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Approached the hostess desk and obviously interrupted the host from his busy phone. He proceeded to tell us that tonite was too busy for our party of 4 as he looked at my family from head to toe with disgust. It appeared to be less than 25% occupied. Keep walking and find a much finer and friendlier dinner establishment that Prescott has to offer. The owner should reconsider who is screening his patrons.. 10/15/23 Message sent to feedback@forkintheroad.com read more

Beautiful restaurant with a big thick high priced menu book and high prices for low quality food- there are too many other restaurants better than Murphy's..... I'm surprised it's still in business. read more

Truth be told, they were the only restaurant I could get a reservation at during June of 2021. Many restaurants were still restricted with seating secondary to COVID, so this wasn't our first choice. The decor was very cute - very speakeasy. Service was just fine, nothing exceptional but nothing terrible either. Our food was a little slow in getting out to us though. And the food was just ok. Again, nothing to write home about but nothing horrible either! read more

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The food wasn't the best of best, but pretty decent, I did loved the crumble apple ice cream was amazing, the place is one of the nicest in Prescott for a casual night. mind you is not Phoenix, this is an amazing small town so keep in mind prices will be higher, don't leave bad reviews over pricing. The service was great, our waitress took great care of us on our date night. read more

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Had 7pm reservations for my husband and I. Restaurant was no too busy. Our waiter Trevor was phenomenal, he was very attentive and gave us tips for places to go during our vacation here. Trevor made our experience at the restaurant exceptional with his recommendations and history of the area. As an appetizer we order Escargot and Crab cake, both were delicious! My husband had prime rib and lobster tail and I ordered petite filet and lobster tail, both were fabulous! I definitely recommend to everyone and ask for Trevor, he truly made our experience 5 stars. read more

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We went to dinner at Murphy's for our anniversary. We ordered prime rib, which had a lot of fat and no flavor. The baked potatoes was under cooked. We asked for our desserts to go. I ordered carrot cake and when I got home, they had given me cheese cake. My husband ordered bread pudding and it was not good. The dinner we had was not worth the money we paid. We used to love going to Murphy's, but we won't be going back after this dining experience. My husband called Murphy's and spoke with Dave, the manager. He was very arrogant, did not ask our name or phone number, and offered no viable options to offset our terrible dining experience. read more

Delicious food in house corned beef and selective steak stock that is aged to excellent tenderness. Our bartender Mango was awesome and had excellent recommendations and fantastic cocktail creations for us to try. The roasted garlic cheese bread was to die for. Service was amazing and the the food was fantastic we will definitely be back for dinner sometime! read more

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had a last minute solo dinner, and was treated courteously, the food was delicious, nice calm quiet ambiance, and they accepted apple pay, highly recommend! read more

Murphy's - Murphy's Dip - Seafood Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

This is my 2nd visit to Murphy's I didn't write a review last time. But the consistency of my meal each time is perfect! I started with a Caesar salad, it was fresh tasty and with the shaved Parmesan cheese. Just the way I like it. Than I order 6 oysters, that were fresh and the right texture. I could have eaten more, if my steak wasn't on the way. I had the top sirloin, med/rare. Which was perfect and so tender. The value on the meal was very reasonable. It's a western themed steakhouse, only fitting for historical Prescott. Our bartender and server, was very professional, a 5 star server! Overall, I would highly recommend, Murphy restaurant. . . read more

Took a gamble and took my family here for brunch on Father's Day. The reason for the stars is the absolutely amazing service from Victoria. The food was a bit of a let down. Wasn't gross but didn't wow us at all. Lack of hollandaise sauce and chewy prime rib. The avocado toast was strangely lacking avocado. I don't know that I'll be back. read more

The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and all the people were very nice and helpful, but the food was very underwhelming. For the prices they charge they should have high-quality food that taste great. I had the seared tuna, and even though it looks like it was cooked correctly, it had the texture of the pork chop. Very stiff tasteless piece of tuna... the French onion soup's appearance was great. And the toasted Gruyere cheese was nice. But the soup was watery and tasteless. Sad to say that we will probably never come again or recommend this place to anyone. read more

Wow. Very disappointed with this place. Just ate there last night and sadly we experienced many issues. I wanted to like it. It's in the downtown area and the ambiance inside is very cozy and nice. Seems like a great place to relax and enjoy a good meal and good conversations with friends and family. And our server Matthew was excellent. Other than that it was a complete letdown. The Hostess who greeted us when we entered was indifferent, and asked us the same question of how many people were in our party 3 separate times as if she couldn't care enough to remember the first time we answered it. And we were the only ones there waiting to be seated. The food here is terribly mediocre. I mean every single thing we had from the stale-ish bread to the sauteed shrimp appetizer to the prime rib and steak dinners were some of the most tasteless versions of those meals we've ever had. The meat for each meal was completely flavorless and unappealing and even the sides like potatos, vegetables and sauces were all dull and didn't enhance anything about the meal. And to make matters worse they charge you a ridiculous amount of money for everything as if they were a Scottsdale 5-Star fine dining place. They charge $40-55 for the same level quality meal you could buy at a Sizzler for $20-25. Their kitchen is completely inept. The chef does not know the difference between rare, medium and well-done and nothing comes out particularly tasty at all no matter what it is. The most disappointing moment of the night was when we were delivered two 8-oz. steaks that were not only smaller than 8 ounces they were horribly overcooked. We ordered a medium and a medium rare and they both came to us well-done. In fact 1 was so badly burnt it couldn't even be chewed and had to be spit out. Then when we asked for it to be replaced, the manager, who seemed nice, agreed it was completely inedible and when we tried to get a replacement and asked for a petite prime rib (and were more than willing to pay for the upgrade) we were advised the prime rib had been sold out which is a bad look for a steak & prime rib restaurant to be out of their featured dishes by only 6:30. The replacement was chicken and we still got charged for the more expensive steak dinner. So the main issues revolve around the over-pricing mixed with the poor quality of food presented. Will definitely not be back... read more

We ate lunch there today: mixed review. I Got the ribs n catfish-meat was amazing. I REALLY like the catfish. Fresh & hot. I didn't like the cold pud of potatoes they slapped on my plate. Was like red rose potatoes with sour cream or whatever. When someone says mashed potatoes-I think of good old fashioned mashed potatoes. My husband got the ribs n chicken-he said his ribs were good, chicken breast thing was bleh, not very not and he tolerated the potatoes. The prices were low because they were celebrating their 40th Anniversary and had throw back prices and menu from 1985. However, that should not compromise good service and good food. Worst part of our experience was the service. It wasn't even that busy in there. If this was the first time eating here we wouldn't be back. Cancelled our dinner reservation for Saturday. read more

We decided to go to Murphy's for my son's 50th birthday. When I made the reservation, I told them that we chose Murphy's to celebrate the birthday. We've enjoyed our dining experience at Murphy's several times in the last few months. The staff has always been friendly and accommodating, and the food has been excellent. However, during this visit to Murphy's for our son's 50th birthday, we were disappointed for the following reasons: Even though we notified the restaurant making the initial reservation by phone that this was a special occasion, the host seating us had no knowledge of the occasion. As we were making our food selection we were very disappointed that two of our favorite appetizer items were not available. The two items were the avacado fries and the green beans. This was quite surprising as there was only four other guests in the restaurant. We feel this was because of poor kitchen management. As stated earlier this made our birthday occasion unexpectedly disappointing. The purpose of these comments are to be taken as constructive criticism. One other suggestion; it would be nice if there was some kind of dessert offering for a special birthday occasion as this was. M. Larsen, J. Larsen Prescott read more

Ordered the Ahi tuna and it was very tough and tasted a little bit wrong. But the mashed potatoes were good. The asparagus was good and the portions were very generous for the price. MEH read more

One of the best sandwich's and fries I've had in ages!! Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend!! read more

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Just got into Prescott, checked into our hotel and asked for a "steak and seafood" dinner house suggestion. Sue didn't bat an eye before she told me, "Murphy's on Cortez". Well, you can't argue with a response like that! After we settled in, we got back into the car and found Murphy's. Walking in, we were immediately impressed with the turn-of-the-century ambiance. The long bar and back bar ran the length of the south side of the interior and the dining area populated the north side. We were seated in a mahogany paneled both and our waitress was right there for drinks and menu explanation. Tami opted for a Schezuan Crusted seared Ahi Tuna and I ordered a 16 oz. ribeye, both with baked potatoes. A loaf of hot and crusty bread with herbed butter launched our meal and before we knew it, our order arrived. We ate and shared until we couldn't, then boxed about 50% of our meals to go. Seriously. What a serendipity! Who knew? When you come to Prescott, make Murphy's your dinner spot. read more

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I haven't eaten at Murphy's for a year and my last time there. We had a really nice dinner large group in the back room. Everyone was happy and the food was good. Today it was terrible. Their brunch menu really needs some attention. Three of us ordered the prime rib melt on the brunch menu, there wasn't enough meat it was overcooked, all bun .It just didn't taste good. even the salad was mediocre at best. The blue cheese dressing was watery. there really wasn't no excuse for this meal, definitely not going again for the brunch and we'll see about dinner again. Money is tight for everyone especially when the food isn't any good seriously Murphy look at your brunch menu read more

Two French onion soups cold, ribs tough as nails, salad swimming in dressing, wings over cooked, Rueben sandwich not to par according to my friend, Our party of 8 were all complaining about the food quality. Waitress Tiffany was pretty good and friendly. Very disappointing dinner experience last evening. My daughter said they had eaten there a year ago and the food was not great, thought we would give it another try. Sorry but you need to look for new kitchen help. read more

I had the pleasure of eating at Murphy''s on August 25th 2024 and as usual when I'am there I truly enjoyed the meal the ambiance and the wine . The service was great as always with the meal being very enjoyable I started with the wedge salad then enjoyed the baby back ribs which were delicious although a little messy . Had a nice smooth Cabernet and a glass of iced tea . Truly enjoyed the experience. I rate Murphys a five star establishment read more

We walked out for lack of service. We ordered our drinks and didn't see the waiter for 20 minutes. When we asked for him he talked to a couple other tables and disappeared again so we walked out. We told the hostess on our way out and she didn't seem to care. Absolutely horrible for the prices on the menu!! read more

My wife and I came here for the first time 4 years ago, right before I proposed, and we've been back for our anniversary every year since. We make the trip from Phoenix and stay the night JUST TO EAT HERE. This year was no different. Great service, our waitress whose name I can't remember (so sorry!) was amazing. We aren't picky eaters, but the salad came with cheese on it, which we don't eat. No problem, we'll brush it off right? Nope. Waitress took the salads and had them remade. Wow. We both ordered the same thing, Prime Rib and lobster tail (pictured) which were both incredible. I don't know what else to say other than we finished it all. THEN, we decided to order dessert. We don't normally, because we're usually too full. The waitress suggested the chocolate cake, and we took her suggestion. I don't know where they get it from, or if it's made on site, but it's worth the trip just for the cake. And my wife.... doesn't like chocolate! She ate more of it than I did. Great service, great food. We'll be back, probably a few times before the next anniversary. Side note: as we were leaving, it started to snow. Perfect end to a perfect meal, and I'm sure Murphy's somehow had a hand in that too. read more

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Lunch at Murphy's was better than dinner! I have had several dinners here, but found lunch to be much better for some reason. I'm not sure if it was our server, the food or a combination or the two! Either way, it was incredibly delicious! read more

We went to Murphy's for their 40th year anniversary. All of the prices were from 1985. We had escargot for $5.25, prime rib for $12.95 and drinks for under $5. It was really nice. We ate leisurely and enjoyed the final day of the celebration. I hope that they have another 40 years. The service was on the slow side, but I didn't mind. The ambience is always good, and I talked to people that came every day of the 5 day celebration. The prime rib was wonderful. read more

I am pleased to say the food tastes incredible I am sad to say they knew it was us takeout and produced the less appealing prime rib with more grizzle to help everybody else ! order the food in house then tell him after they cook it you want it to go you might actually get the decent meal that they produce, but the flavor was immensely great and the service was professional. Sad to say they shortchange me on my meal. read more

--Atmosphere, Service, & Parking--- Murphy's has a lot of old school charm to it, from the bar, the tables, and even the comfy booths; it's definitely a pleasant, and inviting place. It has a hint of class to it, and it allows for nice conversation and good eats. I had come in on a Saturday night with friends for appetizers and drinks and those needs were definitely met here. We had some wonderful service, and everything came in a timely manner. Parking around the vicinity seems to be street only and fitted with various meters. Good luck! --Food, Drinks & More-- Murphy's Sauteed Shrimp - Jumbo shrimp with cajun spices and Stella Artois beer served with fresh baked bread. It was a bit pricey but the shrimp were huge and the cajun flavors were great. Enough sauce to dip the bread in. Calamari Fritti - Deep fried calamari served with cocktail sauce. This was a heaping amount of calamari good enough to share. They tasted fresh enough, and the cocktail sauce was perfect. Friends and I ordered a couple rounds of drinks, and all were honestly made and great tasting. Prices: Apps $11-20, Salads $9-21, Entrees $12-40 Their lunch menu features burgers, sandwiches, salads, and specialties while their dinner menu features pastas, salads, wood grilled steaks and ribs, prime rib and fish, and chicken dishes. read more

Murphy's - Murphy's Sauteed Shrimp - Jumbo shrimp with cajun spices and Stella Artois beer served with fresh baked bread - Seafood Near Me - Prescott, Arizona

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Crab cakes were amazing. Had great service and the building was very cool. My wife's steak was undercooked as she ordered Medium and got closer to rare than medium rare. Not a ton of options for kids but found enough (plus dessert) for a few happy kids. read more

I picked this spot honestly because of the ratings. We had a team meeting of 11 people there. The food was great and the people were extremely nice. A good selection of various main entrees. Honestly they served us beyond their closing time and did it with a smile. Thanks for the great experience. read more

Had lunch here and everything was outstanding! The citrus salad with chicken was a large portion with the most delicious dressing. The chicken was cooked just right. Also had the steak sandwich with bacon which was equally as delicious. Service was prompt and friendly. This place has been a staple in the community for decades and we look forward to continuing to visit this special spot. Thank you! read more

First time to visit Murphy's last night. I had high expectations and was disappointed. The server was very good (Victoria), ambiance was okay...looked like it hadn't been touched in years. I had the filet. It had good flavor but I ordered it MR and it was closer to Rare. At $50 was expecting better. My wife had the beat salad (very good) and a burger. She ordered it medium and it came out well done. This combined with the huge bun it was very dry and not very flavorful. She actually eliminated the bun and used the garlic butter from my steak to make it better. read more