Mrs. Murphy and Son's Irish Bistro
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: (773) 248-3905
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Byron Street
- Directions:
- Bus: 11 to Byron Street; El: Brown Line to Irving Park
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 5:30pm-10pm, Fri 5:30pm-11pm, Sat 12pm-4pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 12pm-4pm, 5pm-10pm
Message from Mrs. Murphy and Son's Irish Bistro
Contemporary Irish Cuisine in a Traditional Setting
- 15 beers on tap
- 2 lounge areas & 2 fireplaces
- Private party facilities
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Editorial Review for Mrs. Murphy and Son's Irish Bistro – by John Gerard McLaughlin
The Scene
The exquisite attention to detail in the remodeling of this former Lincoln Avenue funeral home extends from the lobby's mosaic tiling to the restrained Celtic designs in the second story leaded glass windows. A stylish central bar looking straight out of an upscale Dublin hotel is flanked by a formal dining room, with another upstairs. For seating, choose a relaxed banquette or a spacious white tablecloth-covered four top.
The Food
The restaurant's contemporary Irish menu reimagines the traditional with flair, like the crumbly lamb sausage appetizer roasted with fingerling potatoes and Morbier cheese on a cedar plank. A crispy layer of white cheddar covers thick onion soup flavored with the light, malty taste of Guinness. The shepherd's pie is a stewy mix of tender diced lamb, crusted potatoes, and caramelized onions. Flaky grilled trout comes on a bed of braised cabbage with a side of, yes, more potatoes.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe gorgeous bar, crafted from African teakwood, is worth a separate visit as much for its congeniality as its great draft and bottled beer choices from Ireland, Britain, Belgium and various American microbreweries.
When to GoOn weekend nights, live performers at the lounge piano provide musical accompaniment to second floor dining.
Where to SitFor a romantic dining experience, ask to be seated in the serene window-filled west room on the second floor.
User Reviews for Mrs. Murphy and Son's Irish Bistro
05/04/2008 Posted by longhorn2289
My wife and I have been here 3 times and each time we've ordered something different. We've ordered everything from Stew to Steak to Seafood and each meal has been consistently good. They have a good selection of beers, as well as wine. Make sure to try the soda bread that they bring to the table. On two visits we were seated downstairs in the dining room off of the bar. The wood burning fireplace is always burning on cold nights, which gives off a great smell and comfortable feel. On a recent visit, we were seated upstairs overlooking Lincoln Ave. This dining room has more of a fine dining feel. Service has always been excellent.
Pros: Great Service, Food, Parking
Cons: None
08/12/2007 Posted by loredanaanais
a bit more beer hall flavor would send the irish in us back for more. but as is, the place hasn't really changed much from it's previous funeral home atmosphere. that in and of itself isn't a plus.
Pros: well, it's irish.
Cons: dark, drab, and the feeling of a funeral being done up in the kitchen doesn't work for me.
