Murray's Tavern

"You won’t find a martini on Murray’s regular menu, but they’re very much a part of the experience here. The dimly lit dining room is practically asking you to order one. On Wednesdays, they’re included in the $35 steak night special, and during the summer, Murray's sells miniature martinis for a quarter with the purchase of an entree. The rest of the time, you can just request it (mini or regular) and they’ll happily shake (or stir) up a great one." - nicolai mccrary

"Murray’s feels like an homage to old-school taverns in New York City—it’s dimly lit with wooden walls and a carpeted back room where group dinners and underground business transactions probably happen. It’s a place we find ourselves often, most notably on Wednesdays when they offer a great steak and martini special. The cut varies (our most recent visit was a perfectly cooked sirloin cap), but it comes topped with chimichurri, served over a bed of fries, and paired with your choice of martini. At $35, it’s our top price-to-quality deal, and the best way to get the full Murray’s experience without dropping too much money. When: Wednesdays, 5pm until sold out The Deal: Steak with chimichurri, fries, and a martini (NA option available) for $35" - nicolai mccrary

"Famous for its prime rib and martinis, providing a casual yet special atmosphere." - Nadia Chaudhury

"Murray’s Tavern in East Austin feels like an homage to classy, old-school taverns in New York City. It’s the type of place where you can simply grab a burger and a beer at the wood- and marble-topped bar, or sip on Rob Roys while knocking back a half-dozen Oysters Rockefeller alongside a large plate of prime rib. It toes the line between old-school and contemporary, pairing timeless cocktails with creative newcomers, and after a few minutes in the dining room, it’s easy to forget when or where you are. It’s dark inside and nobody will notice if you show up in jeans and an old Nirvana T-shirt—but with how heavy Murray’s leans into the upscale tavern theme, you’ll probably want to follow suit and become a part of the scene yourself.  " - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

"At times incredibly casual, and at others just a little bit bougie, Murray’s falls somewhere in the middle. This is probably the only place in East Austin where you can order a half-dozen oysters and sliced-to-order prime rib at a long, communal bar table with open seating. It's the type of restaraunt you should go to when you don’t want to make a big deal about your birthday, but you actually kind of do. The interior is an homage to old-school New York taverns—it’s dimly lit with wooden walls and a carpeted back room that feels like a place where mob bosses discuss “family” things. " - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion