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.

07/16/2007 Posted by tinman773

There are no pictures on the menus, and the Irish do have food other than american pub food. Irish bistro is one of my favorite spots on Lincoln. Pork chop is always cooked as I like it med rare, the beef in the beef stew was tender and pliable. The beer list is extensive, and service always prompt, kind, ands professional. Snvolt has never been to this fine establishment as he claims there are pictures on the menus, take it from a sox fan and south side Irish this place is great.

Pros: great food, excellent beer, great service

Cons: they're cub fans

06/14/2007 Posted by snvolt

Irish fine dining, is like saying healthy fast food, it doesn't exist. The Irish should stick to what they do best, bar fare. I took my wife to this restaurant and we were both extremely disappointed. Go here if you like; Bland Food Overpriced Food Rude waitress doing some sort of fake accent We ordered Prawns for an appetiser. They are not the fat giant shrimp that are pictured in the menu. They arrive sawed in half with most of the meat missing. What's left is peppered with shell shards. What's this I asked the waitress. THOSE ARE PRAWNS! THAT'S WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE!!!! I will say that they have an extensive beer list. I wish I had ordered a burger to go with it.

Pros: Extensive beer list

Cons: Rude Waitress and bland overpriced food.

11/09/2006 Posted by slainte33

My wife and I ate here for the first time recently. The food is medium priced, but well worth paying more for. It took a long time for us to choose what to order from the menu because the options all sounded delicious, but the server did not rush us. Our entrees were generously portioned and very tasty! I highly recommend the Guinness onion soup and the New York strip. The atmosphere was very intimate and quiet. The menu even had a disclaimer not to use your cell phone in the dining area. I rate this restaurant a perfect 10.

Pros: Food, service, atmosphere

10/26/2006 Posted by barrylaskov

I haven't been back to Mrs Murpy and Son's since shortly after it opened. Reading your recent favorably reviews reminded me how much I liked it, and I'll be back this evening. I liked everyting about the place, although I thought it was a bit pricey. The overal enviornment, food, service, location etc. were all top notch. The owner/partner, who I knew from his time at the East Bank Club, came over to talk to us, which was a nice personal touch. Thanks for reminding me that I have to make a point of going back to those places I really like and give them my business, so hopefully they will stay open and flurish.

Pros: Ambiance, service, food

Cons: price

09/21/2006 Posted by coreysmith10

I am a fairly picky eater and really don't wander away from my standards very often, but I decided to try Mrs. Murphy's because of the great reviews. I was thrilled to find a variety of dishes that were unique enough to give me an idea what "Irish cuisine" is while encorporating enough American twists to keep it within reason. The beautiful decor certainly doesn't hurt, either. I recommend sampling their extensive beer collection as well.

Pros: Amazing space with great food and service, plus free parking

09/15/2006 Posted by philipeats

Just love this find. The food is interesting and different. I've been back several times both for weekend lunch and dinner. We've tried a number of fish dishes, all perfectly cooked. The corned beef sandwich at lunch was the best I've ever had and the Irish soda bread is good enought to eat for dessert (although the house desserts as wonderful too). Dinner is more American contemporary than brunch but both are equally good. Awesome beer list and great bar for hanging out. Happened to notice that there's an upstairs and ventured up to find terrific private party rooms. Can't wait to plan a party for my lovely wife.

Pros: Free parking at nearby lot; private dining available; fabulous beer list

Cons: Not downtown but worth the short drive north

09/06/2006 Posted by nyc2chitowntransplant

A great place to go for dinner...even the bathrooms are posh. We started with the mussels and this place is the only I've found in Chicago who doesn't turn mussels into bland, rubbery blobs of lukewarm flesh. I'm usually dissappointed with seafood but these were amazing. The duck is even better. They have the best bloody marys and screwdrivers I've ever had...combine those with a tasty breakfast "skillet" and it makes for the perfect Sunday brunch. The menu is rich, inventive and offers something for everyone.

Pros: Beautiful atmosphere and good wine

09/04/2006 Posted by astrochick

This place has excellent food and an extensive selection of good craft brews. Guinness and cheese soup, wild boar sausage are awesome. Servers/bartenders are really friendly and helpful. Decor is very nice, too...woodburning fireplace, huge ornate wood bar, great bathrooms. Beer selection is top notch; plenty of great stuff on tap and even more in bottles. The place never seems to be busy (you can walk in on a Friday night with no reservation and get seated with no problem). Definitely check it out...you'll be glad you did!

Pros: great food, great beer