Murphy's Bar & Grill

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Murphy's Bar & Grill

Bar & grill · Downtown
2 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Irish pub known for beer, fish 'n' chips, and pies  

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2 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813 Get directions

murphyshawaii.com
@murphyshawaii

$20–30 · Menu

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2 Merchant St, Honolulu, HI 96813 Get directions

+1 808 531 0422
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$20–30 · Menu

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emi chin

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A great place for lunch whether it’s for business or pleasure. The help is genuinely pleasant to chat with and the food is fresh and delicious. Had the Shepherd’s pie and I highly recommend it. It was a delight to have gone there today. Pepe, my server, rocks !

Take Abowalaencore

Google
This is our Honolulu Cheers! Our Hendrick’s Martini is waiting for us, whenever we dine with our Murphy’s friends. Talk Stories, Eat & Drink Well. & always leave feeling welcomed, appreciated with happy tummies. I guess this is one of our top five places! Wish they’d open up again, on the weekends. Or, shucks! I sure miss those Sunday Special Braised Ribs! OMGosh, fall off the bone, melt in your mouth delicious! And MaryAnn’s Friday Pies! But the best kept everyone knows heatfelt mahalo is, how generous Murph’ is with his fundraisers & donations! This man deserves a standing ovation fir all he does for Hawaii! True Story!

Kelly Cho

Google
Nice Irish pub in a historic building. Nice ambiance and friendly staff. Food portions are large enough for two people to share. Their bread pudding is great too!

Scott Lorah

Google
A Diner's, Drive-ins, and Dives location. My wife had the Irish Dip sandwich, and she inhaled it! I had the crispy spicy chicken wings, and they were delicious! Server and atmosphere were awesome!

h.

Google
i really enjoyed my aloha friday afternoon spent here. i stopped in for a couple of beers & a bite to eat after running errands in town. it felt like a classic irish bar from the moment i walked in. the bartenders were quick & attentive, helping patrons not only at the bartop but also throughout the bar area. when i first arrived around 330pm, there were several other customers at the bartop, bar tables & on the restaurant side. TVs throughout the bar played various sports & everyone seemed to know each other. as the afternoon continued, several regulars shuffled in & out, either for a quick drink or to stop & chat with their favorite bartender. very friendly feeling at the bar, even though i was alone & didn't know anyone else. i ordered a black & tan, as well as the potato skins pupu. i liked that the potato skins weren't the "boats" you usually find at other restaurants that serve them. these were cut smaller—not quite bite-size but just a tad bigger. they were very crispy & cooked perfectly. for my main meal, i took the bartender's recommendation & ordered the irish dip with fries. it was very good but was a little skimpy on the meat compared to other places that serve similar sandwiches. despite that, the meat was tender with good flavor & the bread was crisped perfectly with a soft center. i'd order it again but would most likely ask for extra meat. while there, i learned that friday is pie day at murphy's. by 330pm, they had sold out of three pies. by the time i ordered a piece of key lime pie to go around 530pm, they had already sold out of two more pies. in the two hours i was there, several people stopped in for a quick drink & pie to go, so it seems this a popular & well–known friday feature. (side note: the key lime pie was the perfect balance of tart & sweet.) overall, i'd say my first visit to murphy's will definitely not be my last. i loved everything about this place (to include the very clean bathrooms) & only wish i lived closer to make this my "usual" spot!

Wolfgang Langbein

Google
A magnificent place! We loved it there. Great drinks & food. My partner had developed blisters on her feet. The team immediately did everything they could to find a band-aid. Absolutely friendly there. We took a rest with cold beer and some food then. And there’s always time for a short chat.

Jakob Zetwick

Google
Great place to get good food and great service. We went for lunch on a weekday and got there right when they opened at 11:00. Thank goodness we did because they filled up quick. It’s a testament to the quality of food and service here. I had the Irish burger and that blue cheese is gold! Additionally, the fries were some of the best I’ve had. A perfect amount of crisp. Whoever made those is the Picasso of fry making. So good!

Winston Cubed

Google
Go before or after lunch rush hour. It’s packed during lunch. Food is excellent. Great ambiance. Amazing service by Pepe! Had burrata, wings, lamb, fish and chips, salad, all very delicious. The mixed berry pie is also to die for!
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Jo C.

Yelp
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.
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Gabriel P.

Yelp
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
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Kalena Z.

Yelp
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.
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Patricia S.

Yelp
Our server, Pepe, always remembers us and gives us top notch service with a smile. The food is not only consistently delicious but the atmosphere makes us feel at home. We arrived just after 4:00pm so we had the place to ourselves for awhile. A note about parking. If you get here early, like us, you can find street parking on Nuuanu or Merchant Streets. Feed the meter until 6:00pm and it's free after that. If there's no parking there's a lot across the street (a little pricey) or Harbor Court down the street (a little less expensive).
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Moana T.

Yelp
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!
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May A.

Yelp
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
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CJ K.

Yelp
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.

Dave K.

Yelp
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....
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Matt O.

Yelp
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.
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Deborah P.

Yelp
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.
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Arynn I.

Yelp
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.
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Greg T.

Yelp
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.
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Ashley H.

Yelp
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.
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Jennifer B.

Yelp
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.
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Kristi T.

Yelp
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 :)
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Violet B.

Yelp
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.
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The Adorable Jones 2.

Yelp
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.
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Shelby-Ann B.

Yelp
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 !
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Nikki F.

Yelp
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!
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Rachael K.

Yelp
If you're craving solid American food, this is the place to go. TIP: Fridays = pie days! The pies are amazing. Banana cream, Bailey's cheesecake, classic apple. All incredibly delicious. [Parking] Downtown can be tricky but there are a couple of fairly inexpensive metered parking spots nearby. You can also park at a garage and walk over. [Ambiance] Irish pub. It's classy yet with an authentic-feel. Expect to see the place decorated for the holidays throughout the year. Lots of seating! But that doesn't mean you'll snag a seat. TIP: Call and make a reservation. This place gets busy! Businessmen love to eat here in big groups. [Food] I love all their sandwiches, especially because they come with the crunchiest, most addictive fries! I also look forward to their shepherd's pie which uses cubed lamb rather than minced. You have been warned though, portions are generous and you will have leftovers. The only danger of this place is gaining weight. Everything is good! I like their wings as a yummy appetizer. And don't worry, they serve Guinness. [Service] Although busy and arguably overworked, the servers are the best. Bartender is great too if you sit bar side! He's a friendly guy--I believe from the East Coast. I especially appreciate the thorough service from Pepe. There was another waitress I loved but she moved off-island. Overall, one of the best sit-in restaurants on-island! Fair prices, huge portions, quality food! Plus, they have clean restrooms.
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Jeremiah U.

Yelp
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
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Mike W.

Yelp
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.
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Cody Z.

Yelp
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
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Laura U.

Yelp
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!
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John F.

Yelp
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!

Olga P.

Yelp
Can't comment since I've not been to the restaurant It does look interesting and location looks ideal. Perhaps another day since only open till 8pm.
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Ronnie B.

Yelp
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!

David F.

Yelp
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!
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Sach T.

Yelp
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.
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Jaye J.

Yelp
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.
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Vivian G.

Yelp
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.
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Kris G.

Yelp
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.
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Tracy F.

Yelp
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!
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Greg W.

Yelp
Great experience every time. The food and people are a wonderful compliment to one another. True neighborhood staple.

Steve G.

Yelp
Thursday Night celebration with a little party to celebrate a friend's latest achievement! Great pupus and of course - that pint of Guinness! Service was right on - very intentive.
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Thea K.

Yelp
Unfortunately, there is no longer a St Patrick's Day block party. There is a wait list for the restaurant on St Patrick's Day. The food and service are fantastic!! The potato salad is homemade, not that goop from a food service company the fries were perfect.
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Bill F.

Yelp
Great place for lunch. Excellent food. Have some menu options you don't find anywhere else in Honolulu including Pork Chops, Liver and onions, etc.
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Shane A.

Yelp
Lived here for many years, heard about Murphy's, but never came to eat. Came here on a Friday and was shown to our table. Was given a heads up that normally you'd have to make a reservation for lunch on Fridays but we were lucky to have a table available. Our table ordered the fish & chips, asian chicken salad, and an irish dip. Everything was devoured. I had the irish dip. The meat was tender and tasty and the bun had a great chew. I read about the pies and was I surprised. We took a pecan pie and a chocolate cream pie to go. Got home and had a taste. The chocolate cream was rich and creamy and the crust was flaky. I'd take that over a a well known Wahiawa chocolate cream pie any day. Will definitely come back for a great sandwich and pie on a Friday!
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Matthew W.

Yelp
I love this place. It is the longest-running pub on the island, and the crew is fantastic. The drinks are stiff and made just right. The secret is the homemade pie. I do not want to talk about it, but here it goes. Every Thursday night, the wife of the owner makes pies. You have to get there before 6 PM to even think about getting one. The staff will keep the bar open if there are patrons their after 8. You should stop by if you are looking for an authentic Irish pub. Their is street parking and I believe a lot close by. I am going to try the food and get some pictures added.
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Linda L.

Yelp
Beef stew was to die for! Lots of tender beef,potatoes and carrots in a decadent gravy! I inhaled it!!
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Jason T.

Yelp
Murphy's was not crowded when we arrived at noon but quickly filled up. Reservations are recommended as the place is known to normally fill up and can be packed much earlier than noon. Service and food were both very good. We had the open-face turkey sandwich and the Irish dip. Lots of other choices of good comfort food so we'll happily need to visit again. Do not park at the private parking lot across the restaurant on Nuuanu Avenue (888 Nuuanu Ave.) Daily rate is 0-2 hours $17! Far better to park at the municipal lot at Marin Tower (across from the 888 Nuuanu lot) with entrance on Smith Street or at Harbor Court (one block the other way) with entrance on Bethel Street. Both are $0.75/half hour, so $3 for 2 hours, and both covered parking.
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Faye Anne M.

Yelp
Great service and always a fun time here during St. Patrick's day! Everyone was so nice and the food was okay. I wished the whole menu was available to have more food options but since it's St. Patrick's day, it was a very limited menu. I will update again when I come here during their regular hours. But 11/10 recommend for St. Patrick's day!
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Carmel D.

Yelp
Everything amazing here: ambience, food, service, genuine Irish pub and gorgeous bar.
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Kanani K.

Yelp
Been going to Murphy's since I was a kid. Used to be the place we'd go before the UH football games. Now it is our go to down town office lunch break spot. My normal go to is the open face Turkey sandwich. It is like thanksgiving and always sooo good. The Turkey is fresh and big chunks of meat, not thin pressed deli meat. Today I decided to try the fish and chips. The fries here are so crispy and delicious. My dad got the turkey jalapeños sandwich and he loved it. The service was a little slow today as our drinks were sitting empty for a good 5-10 mins but the good food made up for it. This place takes reservations so always a safer bet to call ahead and reserve a spot. It can get pretty crowded.

Steve B.

Yelp
Tucked away on the corner of Merchant St, Downtown....cool pub/restaurant that seems to be a local hangout spot. Taken under the "wings" of Jonathan, who was bartender/food server day I was there, ordered Smoked Chicken Strips and Blackened Brisket Tacos. Not too shabby at all, and along with a couple adult bevys, happy camper here. Nice open bar space w/ obligatory flatscreens, and bar chatter....could have benefited w/ some nice afternoon jazz music to drown out the three annoying ladies near us. Not complaining, it's just when ur keeping the tempo of the room monitored, person in charge needs to be on their toes.
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Dub C.

Yelp
Bruh if you never met the owner or his wife ...you better ask somebody local cause they have supported everything Hawaii !!! Especially the university fball team ! This is a long time downtown Honolulu bar n grill / pub . Nothing is overpriced here! Lamb chop special this month $28 comes with mash n asparagus! Regular ny steak $28 ..ribeye $32 ! Tbh it gets the job done ...if you want steak steak go down to restaurant row and get a $70 steak from a steak house (Ruth Chris) ! Shepards pie always fire ! Beers $7-8, wine $8-14. Parking across street or street parking ...staff always friendly and nice !

Sophia K.

Yelp
Classic Irish pub atmosphere and classic dishes. Glad we have such a choice in town. Fells like I am back on the east coast. Got shepherd's pie, corned beef and cabbage, and fish and chips. All three dishes tasted authentic and the portions were generous. Friendly staff too.
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Jason F.

Yelp
Ordered the Spicy Chicken Wings! Highly recommended! Super Crispy and Tasty! You will not be disappointed! Gets crowded so would recommended making reservations!
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Matt R.

Yelp
Great food. Picky about my corned beef and cabbage. I was told by bartender not to worry and he was right. Dinner was awesome. Service was good and place has a great fibe. I would recommend !