| ambiance |
82.81000137329102% positive |
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The location is great, the building is nice ”
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It's the perfect spot for a romantic date for 2 or a secret rendezvous! ”
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cozy spot for 2 will do! ”
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could have stomached the pretentious atmosphere if the food had been outstanding. ”
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But I dont care to wait an hour to fork over $15 for breakfast when the atmosphere is just too chaotic and far from an easy Sunday morning. ”
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will never forget the amazing meal, service, and ambiance I experience at this restaurant. ”
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Murphy's has a wonderful atmosphere -- great food -- and impeccable service. ”
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loved the atmosphere and I plan to return soon. ”
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The wonderful food, along with the great service and warm and cozy atmosphere, keeps us coming back. ”
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The atmosphere is very nice; it's cozy, warm, and inviting -- exactly how a wine bar should be. ”
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I've been trying Murphy's on/off for last 10 yrs 'cause its a nice atmosphere, in my neighborhood and good wine and dessert selctions. ”
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food wasn't spectacular & in VaHi there is a lot of competition - several @ our table had the halibut w/ mashed potoates; it tasted good but for $17 it was overpriced in my opinion -- desserts looked really good, i might make a trip back for dessert/coffe ”
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love the atmosphere, the food is excellent, price is good but the service can be very bad at times. ”
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Great atmosphere, friendly, professional and knowledgable service. ”
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Fantastic food, good casual atmosphere ”
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It's the perfect place for anyone, and so comfortable, you might just want to linger for hours. ”
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| dessert |
100.0% positive |
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Their crab cakes are amazing, in my opinion, and the neighborhood is awesome. ”
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usually get a salad but I HIGHLY recommend the Tollhouse Cookie Pie for dessert. ”
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I've been trying Murphy's on/off for last 10 yrs 'cause its a nice atmosphere, in my neighborhood and good wine and dessert selctions. ”
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Save room for scrumptious desserts. ”
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Carrot cake is my favorite. ”
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food wasn't spectacular & in VaHi there is a lot of competition - several @ our table had the halibut w/ mashed potoates; it tasted good but for $17 it was overpriced in my opinion -- desserts looked really good, i might make a trip back for dessert/coffe ”
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The southwestern egg wrap is great--eggs scrambled with peppers, cheese and spices, wrapped in a burrito, topped with a dollop sour cream. ”
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Service is pretty darn good and the desserts are consistently oh so yummy. ”
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The grilled chicken sandwich and tollhouse pie are both amazing. ”
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| drinks |
84.61999893188477% positive |
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The quality of food and drinks are superb - as well as a great value (which is much to say in this day!) ”
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but the service was so bad, it was very slow and the bar help almost ignored us for 15 minutes. ”
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The wine list is incredible and extensive and diverse, the food is all incredible and the staff was all very nice, good at their jobs and cultured. ”
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I've been trying Murphy's on/off for last 10 yrs 'cause its a nice atmosphere, in my neighborhood and good wine and dessert selctions. ”
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major problem I've seen with this restaurant is that the red wines are served at very cold temperatures. ”
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Although the staff is a little odd, the service was impressive, the wine perfectly chilled, and the food was outstanding. ”
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Have gone here prior to installation of front bar area, the food is awesome. ”
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The atmosphere is very nice; it's cozy, warm, and inviting -- exactly how a wine bar should be. ”
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The service here is spotty: the bartenders and wine sommeliers were great, but the hostess and servers were not. ”
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food wasn't spectacular & in VaHi there is a lot of competition - several @ our table had the halibut w/ mashed potoates; it tasted good but for $17 it was overpriced in my opinion -- desserts looked really good, i might make a trip back for dessert/coffe ”
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Great food and a every changing balanced wine list to boot ”
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Both the shrimp and trout entrees were fabulous as well as the wine that was recommended to us. ”
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Good food great wine list ”
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| food quality |
83.19999694824219% positive |
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They make a tasty bloody mary! ”
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The athmosphere was great, the food was great, overall I was very pleased. ”
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Murphys's has been a favorite for me for the 6 years I've lived in Atlanta--the food and service are consistently good. ”
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Our entrees and toast basket arrived at the same time and the frittata was just flat and my benedict was tasteless. ”
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Brunch is absolutely delicious! ”
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love the atmosphere, the food is excellent, price is good but the service can be very bad at times. ”
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awesome tomato and eggplant soup ”
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However, the quality of the food trumphs the mediocre service so I will definitely be back. ”
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will never forget the amazing meal, service, and ambiance I experience at this restaurant. ”
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have several friends who love this dish as well. ”
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The food is excellent. ”
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The food is absolutely amazing (personally, I recommend the oatmeal. ”
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We had the flat bread appetizer (not on the menu) which had tomatoes, cheese, and arugula. ”
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Murphy's new renovation has brought the look of the restaurant up to the level of the food and service: excellent! ”
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Although the staff is a little odd, the service was impressive, the wine perfectly chilled, and the food was outstanding. ”
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The egg dishes come with a choice of hashbrowns or grits-- the hasbrowns are delicious. ”
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If I want to take someone to brunch I will go to South City Kitchen or the Ritz Carlton where you get good food and reliable service. ”
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My favorite dish is the rainbow trout with sweet potato hash, smoked bacon, baby shrimp, & lemon fondue. ”
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could have stomached the pretentious atmosphere if the food had been outstanding. ”
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Bad service and terrible food ”
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The service is not fast, it is a leisurely lunch, but the food is really good. ”
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Good food great wine list ”
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Good food & service ”
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Murphy's has a wonderful atmosphere -- great food -- and impeccable service. ”
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The wonderful food, along with the great service and warm and cozy atmosphere, keeps us coming back. ”
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especially liked the Cracklin Pork Shank, a juicy, sweet pork shank with braised cabbage. ”
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The food is good, but again, unimpressive. ”
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One of the best things was that it had great "date food" and "comfort food" on the menu - now, they have forsaken their past. ”
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Murphy's has always been consistent for us with knowledgeable servers and fantastic food. ”
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What once was a nice place to eat, is now a place of average food, rude service and disinterested management. ”
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Terrible service, unimpressive food ”
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Service is pretty darn good and the desserts are consistently oh so yummy. ”
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Sure, the food is good (actually, really good). ”
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Overall it was a good experience and the food was very reasonably priced. ”
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the food was delicious and not too rich or heavy which tends to be the case with many places that serve southern style breakfast dishes. ”
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The staff was really friendly and the food was delicious. ”
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The food is updated comfort food with unique twists. ”
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The quality of food and drinks are superb - as well as a great value (which is much to say in this day!) ”
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the service was wondeful and we were offered a complimentary basket of delicious muffins and biscuits - wondeful with buttter and jam! ”
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It was very difficult to enjoy the otherwise delicious meal while holding the baby. ”
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burger was undercooked and overall the experience was disappointing. ”
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loved the calamari and the shrimp and grits, ve. ”
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This is odd because the service and food I've had at 2 Urban Licks, One Midtown, and Trios were all great. ”
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Their crab cakes are amazing, in my opinion, and the neighborhood is awesome. ”
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To say that everything was delicious is an understatement. ”
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usually get a salad but I HIGHLY recommend the Tollhouse Cookie Pie for dessert. ”
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If youre looking for a nice brunch, I suggest Apres Diem (right down the street) or even Flying Biscuit where the wait results in better food and a cozier table. ”
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The southwestern egg wrap is great--eggs scrambled with peppers, cheese and spices, wrapped in a burrito, topped with a dollop sour cream. ”
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Always fresh, always outstanding! ”
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food wasn't spectacular & in VaHi there is a lot of competition - several @ our table had the halibut w/ mashed potoates; it tasted good but for $17 it was overpriced in my opinion -- desserts looked really good, i might make a trip back for dessert/coffe ”
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The service is always perfect as well as the food. ”
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The grilled chicken sandwich and tollhouse pie are both amazing. ”
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Great food and a every changing balanced wine list to boot ”
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The staff was friendly and the food was superb. ”
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The prices are also very reasonable, especially for the quality of the cuisine. ”
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The food is fresh and the staff is friendly. ”
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Both the shrimp and trout entrees were fabulous as well as the wine that was recommended to us. ”
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The wine list is incredible and extensive and diverse, the food is all incredible and the staff was all very nice, good at their jobs and cultured. ”
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Everyone at the table when i get it usually ends up being jealous of my awesome meal! ”
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The service can be a bit slow around lunch but the food is worth the wait. ”
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Have gone here prior to installation of front bar area, the food is awesome. ”
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Fantastic food, good casual atmosphere ”
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| menu variety |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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live in Chicago, a town known for its extensive and wondrous culinary options. ”
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One of the best things was that it had great "date food" and "comfort food" on the menu - now, they have forsaken their past. ”
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The wine list is incredible and extensive and diverse, the food is all incredible and the staff was all very nice, good at their jobs and cultured. ”
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We had the flat bread appetizer (not on the menu) which had tomatoes, cheese, and arugula. ”
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My date and I started off with the fried green tomatoes (which is not on the menu this season), which were pretty good, but I've definitely had better. ”
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the menu was extensive and it was difficult to decide. ”
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| overall |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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Food was good at one time at this place, but just very average fare today - so dissappointing. ”
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What once was a nice place to eat, is now a place of average food, rude service and disinterested management. ”
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In my opinion, that's the extent of it -- it's a good neighborhood place. ”
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This is probably my favorite restaurant in Atlanta. ”
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| return potential |
50.0% positive |
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loved the atmosphere and I plan to return soon. ”
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However, the quality of the food trumphs the mediocre service so I will definitely be back. ”
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| service |
63.02999973297119% positive |
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The service can be a bit slow around lunch but the food is worth the wait. ”
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love the atmosphere, the food is excellent, price is good but the service can be very bad at times. ”
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but rude service. ”
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but the service was so bad, it was very slow and the bar help almost ignored us for 15 minutes. ”
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The food is fresh and the staff is friendly. ”
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Although the staff is a little odd, the service was impressive, the wine perfectly chilled, and the food was outstanding. ”
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So if you want to go to Murphy's, you've got to be mindful about the hour because when they are busy, you're not going to get the best service. ”
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The hostess and wait staff are NOT friendly and seem as if they have never worked in the restaurant industry - I don't undertand where the attitude comes from. ”
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If I want to take someone to brunch I will go to South City Kitchen or the Ritz Carlton where you get good food and reliable service. ”
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will never forget the amazing meal, service, and ambiance I experience at this restaurant. ”
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Murphy's has a wonderful atmosphere -- great food -- and impeccable service. ”
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Terrible service, unimpressive food ”
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However, the quality of the food trumphs the mediocre service so I will definitely be back. ”
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Service was good, but the waiter seemed a little harried and distracted. ”
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The service is always perfect as well as the food. ”
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Nevertheless, the service is not very good. ”
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The service is not fast, it is a leisurely lunch, but the food is really good. ”
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Terrible service, slowest bartender in Atlanta ”
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The staff was really friendly and the food was delicious. ”
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The wonderful food, along with the great service and warm and cozy atmosphere, keeps us coming back. ”
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The service was very friendly, but slow. ”
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The hostess was very rude when she found out we did not have reservations and decided to seat us in a very small table in a corner, even though the main dining room was almost empty. ”
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The service here is spotty: the bartenders and wine sommeliers were great, but the hostess and servers were not. ”
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Bad service and terrible food ”
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This Virginia Highland landmark does it right with great hospitality, service and value. ”
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Forty-five minute wait surrounded by well-heeled parents and babies, as well as the other pretty people of the neighborhood. ”
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What once was a nice place to eat, is now a place of average food, rude service and disinterested management. ”
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The staff was friendly and the food was superb. ”
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Murphy's has always been consistent for us with knowledgeable servers and fantastic food. ”
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The service is consistently friendly, professional and prompt. ”
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Murphy's new renovation has brought the look of the restaurant up to the level of the food and service: excellent! ”
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Great atmosphere, friendly, professional and knowledgable service. ”
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the service was wondeful and we were offered a complimentary basket of delicious muffins and biscuits - wondeful with buttter and jam! ”
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The wine list is incredible and extensive and diverse, the food is all incredible and the staff was all very nice, good at their jobs and cultured. ”
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Good food & service ”
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This is odd because the service and food I've had at 2 Urban Licks, One Midtown, and Trios were all great. ”
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Murphys's has been a favorite for me for the 6 years I've lived in Atlanta--the food and service are consistently good. ”
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EXCELLENT FOOD mediocre service ”
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However, I realized again today why I only go about once a year - the service is terrible. ”
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| value |
88.6400032043457% positive |
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The service can be a bit slow around lunch but the food is worth the wait. ”
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The prices are also very reasonable, especially for the quality of the cuisine. ”
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The dinner's are scrumptous and the prices are good. ”
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The quality of food and drinks are superb - as well as a great value (which is much to say in this day!) ”
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This Virginia Highland landmark does it right with great hospitality, service and value. ”
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had to drive around a few times to find the perfect spot, but it was well worth it. ”
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There are too many great restaurants in Atlanta to waste your money there. ”
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food wasn't spectacular & in VaHi there is a lot of competition - several @ our table had the halibut w/ mashed potoates; it tasted good but for $17 it was overpriced in my opinion -- desserts looked really good, i might make a trip back for dessert/coffe ”
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Amazingly, with the new stellar good looks, the prices have stayed the same good value. ”
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If you're going to bother with brunch, which, isn't too bad, go on Saturday, Sunday isn't worth the chaos and two hour wait. ”
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love the atmosphere, the food is excellent, price is good but the service can be very bad at times. ”
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| wait time |
50.0% positive |
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The service can be a bit slow around lunch but the food is worth the wait. ”
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Forty-five minute wait surrounded by well-heeled parents and babies, as well as the other pretty people of the neighborhood. ”
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but the service was so bad, it was very slow and the bar help almost ignored us for 15 minutes. ”
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you've been to these places before---nice locale, good crowd, lazy kitchen, long wait. ”
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The service was very friendly, but slow. ”
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