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Murphy's

300 Derby St, Salem, MA
(978) 744-1619
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Ranked #74 of 131 restaurants in Salem
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Bangkok, Thailand
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Good comfort food, at pub prices, and friendly, homey service. The kitchen was a little slow, even though it was an almost empty Tuesday night, so I do wonder how they would handle a busier night, but our waitress was polite and apologetic and I wouldn't hold it against her. If I were in the area, I'd certainly return. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2012

This place is very overated.Food is middle of the road at best. prices are higher than should be,and yet you go back to sit outside in the summer for that sidewalk, downtown experience salem has to offer.Live music or DJs and a good night time atmosphere keeps it going but this place makes for a better bar,than it does a... More

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Quincy, ma
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

There were 2 entrances, we entered in the bar entrance and said that we wanted a table, they instructed us to go to the outside patio entrance. So we had to walk around then building. When we arrived at the front, their was no one their to greet us, after a few minutes someone finally arrived and sat us promptly... More

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Eastham
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 September 2011
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My visit to Murphy's was rather short: I was looking for a decent place to have lunch, and after walking around the block, I decided to give it a shot. I went in, waited, waited for a minute. No one came, no one was there to greet or seat me - after a minute, I left again. In the 13... More

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Ellicott City, MD
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

We ate here before a walking tour. We were running late and told the waitress. She brought our food quickly which was great. The waitresses gave our son a sticker and made him giggle. The amount of food was awesome and the prices were great. More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

Was also planning to go to the brew pub and read the only review on trip advisor and decided to have a look. As you pass by it does not look great in the day but in the evening it has a nice relaxing outside area. We sat inside and were served by Nikki who was very friendly and attentive.... More

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Massachusetts
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
101 helpful votes 101 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 August 2011
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Just went to Salem the other day after a weekend of boating. We were headed to the Brew Pub and hit this restaurant before we got there. The menu was outside, so we checked it out. Sat outside in a wrought iron gated area, nice tables with umbrella's. Didn't need the umbrella's, though it was not sunny but could have... More

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padova
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
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