Business Details
Your Destination for Historic Dining in Prescott
Established in the historic 1890s Mercantile & General Store building, Murphy's Restaurant has preserved J.I. Gardner's original commitment to quality while evolving into Prescott's premier dining destination. Our team of expert chefs crafts sophisticated lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch menus featuring locally sourced ingredients and time-honored culinary techniques. The elegantly restored space combines century-old architectural elements with modern comforts, including a mahogany bar from the 1920s and two private event rooms.We specialize in creating memorable experiences through exceptional cuisine, attentive service, and a unique blend of historical ambiance and contemporary dining. Our Happy Hour program, recognized as Prescott's best, offers curated drink selections and specially baked desserts daily. With over a century of combined hospitality experience, our leadership team ensures every guest receives personalized attention that honors our founding principles of quality and customer satisfaction.
Services
Lunch
Dinner
Sunday Brunch
Happy Hour
Private Events
Highlights and features
- We offer chef-prepared meals using locally sourced ingredients
- Our historic building features original 1890s architectural elements
- We provide private event spaces for special occasions
- Our Happy Hour has been recognized as Prescott's best
- We serve specially baked in-house desserts daily
Services
Lunch
Our lunch service features a carefully curated menu of gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, and signature entrees prepared with seasonal ingredients. Guests enjoy their meals in our elegantly restored dining room or on the historic mezzanine level. The lunch menu offers both quick bites and leisurely dining options during our daily 11AM-9PM service hours.
Dinner
The dinner experience at Murphy's combines classic culinary techniques with modern presentation in an intimate historic setting. Our evening menu showcases premium cuts of meat, fresh seafood, and locally sourced produce, all expertly prepared by our executive chef team. Reservations recommended for prime seating times.
Sunday Brunch
Our Sunday Brunch features an extensive buffet of breakfast favorites and lunch specialties, including made-to-order omelets and carved meats. The brunch service includes live piano music and a family-friendly atmosphere in our beautifully restored main dining area from 10AM-9PM.
Happy Hour
Recognized as Prescott's best happy hour, our daily specials run from 3PM-6PM with discounted appetizers, signature cocktails, and premium wines. The historic mahogany bar area offers a lively atmosphere with special menu items and live music during peak hours.
Private Events
We offer two private meeting rooms and a mezzanine area for special occasions, accommodating groups from 10 to 100 guests. Our event spaces feature historic decor, modern audiovisual equipment, and customized catering menus for weddings, anniversaries, and corporate functions.
People
David Balser
General Manager
David Balser brings over 20 years of hospitality management experience to Murphy's Restaurant. He oversees daily operations and guest relations, ensuring the restaurant maintains its reputation for exceptional service and quality dining experiences in Prescott.
Dan Ward
Executive Chef
Executive Chef Dan Ward leads our culinary team with 18 years of experience in fine dining establishments. He creates seasonal menus that blend traditional techniques with modern presentation, sourcing local ingredients to highlight regional flavors in every dish.
Questions
What makes Murphy's Restaurant unique?
Our restaurant occupies a beautifully preserved 1890s Mercantile & General Store building featuring original architectural elements like the century-old mahogany bar. We combine this historic ambiance with modern culinary excellence.
What are your Happy Hour specials?
Our Happy Hour runs daily from 3PM-6PM with discounted appetizers, signature cocktails, and premium wines. We feature live music during peak hours at the historic mahogany bar area.
Can I host a private event at Murphy's?
Yes, we offer two private meeting rooms and a mezzanine area for special occasions. Our event spaces accommodate groups from 10 to 100 guests with customized catering menus and audiovisual equipment.
What dining options do you offer?
We serve lunch from 11AM-9PM, dinner throughout our operating hours, and Sunday Brunch from 10AM-9PM. The menu features gourmet sandwiches, fresh salads, premium meats, and locally sourced seafood.
What is the restaurant's history?
The building opened as a Mercantile & General Store in the 1890s. Owner J.I. Gardner's original commitment to quality continues today through our chef-prepared dishes and dedication to exceptional service.
