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Drink.
A usable guide to dinner, coffee, breweries, and drinks around Murphy and surrounding areas—without pretending every sandwich is life-changing.
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Murphy restaurants
Independent restaurants are listed first, with addresses, phone numbers, websites when available, and directions. No rankings. No breathless claims about somebody's life-changing hamburger.
Murphy
Downtown, the casino, and the surrounding Murphy area.
Murphy's Chophouse
Steaks, seafood, cocktails, lunch, dinner, and patio dining.
Neighborhood Grill
Casual dinner, Italian-American dishes, cocktails, and nightly specials.
Poor Parson's Pub
Steaks, seafood, a full bar, and a relaxed dinner setting.
Chevelle's 66
Burgers, wings, steaks, seafood, full bar, and live music.
Downtown Pizza Company
Pizza, buffet, takeout, delivery, party space, and an arcade.
Legends Steakhouse
Steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, and a full bar.
ShoeBooties Cafe
Seafood, steak, pasta, sandwiches, salads, and desserts.
Red Brick Deli 2
New York-style deli sandwiches, soups, salads, and desserts.
Main Street USA
Breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, burgers, and familiar diner fare.
Kobe Grill
Japanese grill, hibachi plates, sushi, and takeout.
China Town Buffet
Chinese buffet, dine-in, and takeout.
Round'Bout Deli
Sandwiches, salads, soups, and casual lunch.
The Mason Bar
Southern plates, drinks, and live music.
Crafted Dough
Baked goods, coffee, and a quick morning stop.
Mimo's Ice Cream & Twisted Treats
Ice cream, sweets, and dessert.
So's Good Kitchen
Chinese and Thai dishes, lunch, dinner, and takeout.
Big Nick's BBQ
Brisket, pulled pork, ribs, chicken, sandwiches, and Southern sides.
Rib Country BBQ
Barbecue, ribs, brisket, sandwiches, Southern sides, and fried pies.
Mariolino's Italian Restaurant
Pizza, pasta, subs, and Italian-American dinners.
Cuzzino's Pizzeria
Pizza, pasta, calzones, wings, subs, and delivery.
Monte Alban
Mexican plates, tacos, fajitas, and margaritas.
El Manzanillo
Mexican menu, buffet, and margaritas.
El Maguey #4
Mexican standards with an attached grocery.
Mixt Kitchen
Bowls, salads, wraps, and Mexican-inspired lighter meals.
Comfort Grub
Country cooking, daily specials, sandwiches, and hearty plates.
Parker's Burgers & Sweets
Burgers, chicken, shakes, ice cream, and desserts.
Grizzley Bear Restaurant
Breakfast, brunch, and American diner plates.
Papa's Pizza To Go
Pizza, subs, wings, buffet, and takeout.
Sal's Brooklyn Pizza
New York-style pizza, calzones, stromboli, and Italian dishes.
The Oasis Taqueria
Jalisco-style tacos, burritos, and Mexican street food.
Julie’s Place
Southern cooking, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, and desserts.
Ramsay's Kitchen
Casino-hotel dining with steaks, seafood, cocktails, and shareable plates.
Andrews
A useful shortlist, not every place with a fryer.
Hoppy Trout Brewing Company
911 Main Street · 828-835-2111
The Tattered Tartan Pub
945 Main Street · 828-557-2061
Morning Fog Coffee & Eats
1219 Main Street · 828-346-7822
Thai Garden Cafe
983 Main Street, Suite 101 · 828-690-0583
FernCrest Winery
1060 Main Street · 828-321-1600
Hayesville
Downtown and nearby Clay County choices.
The Copper Door
2 Sullivan Street · 828-389-8460
Nocturnal Brewing Company
893 US-64 Business · 828-305-7337
The Happy Dragon
66 Sanderson Street · 828-644-8218
Hayesville Q
880 Swaims Road · 678-243-0321
The Hoke Poke
964 NC Highway 69 · 828-342-0647
The Crown
135 Emily Lane · Brasstown · 828-516-1672
Hiawassee
Lake Chatuge and downtown choices.
Marina Station
3399 US-76 W · 706-896-2262
Sundance Grill
715 N Main Street · 706-896-4745
Osteria da Ferraro
69 N Main Street · 305-505-8895
Hiawassee Brew
616 S Main Street · 706-896-2739
Main Street Grill
197 S Main Street · 706-896-4333
Sand Bar & Grille
3288 Dogwood Lane · 706-970-3771
Blairsville
Restaurants in Blairsville and Union County.
Jim's Smokin' Que
4971 Gainesville Highway · 706-835-7427
Michaelee's Italian Life Caffe
6C Town Square · 706-400-5603
The Sawmill Place
1150 Pat Haralson Drive · 706-745-1250
Lucky's Taqueria & Cantina
17 Merchants Walk · 706-487-4231
Mike's Seafood Market & Grill
40A Butternut Crossing · 706-745-9519
The Aviator Cafe
45 Hometown Way, Suite C · 706-781-1043
Vincent's Copper Top
130 Blue Ridge Street · 706-400-7095
Blue Ridge
A useful day-trip shortlist.
Harvest on Main
576 E Main Street · 706-946-6164
Chester Brunnenmeyer's
733 E Main Street · 706-487-8850
The Black Sheep
480 W Main Street · 706-946-3663
Southern Charm
224 W Main Street · 706-632-9090
Fightingtown Tavern
511 E Main Street · 706-946-2006
Toccoa Riverside Restaurant
8055 Aska Road · 706-632-7891
The General Ledger
260 W Main Street · 706-946-0476
Whiskey & Water
187 Depot Street · 706-946-0551
Grace Prime Steakhouse
55 Mountain Street, Suite 6 · 706-946-2555
Breweries + drinks
Breweries, wine, and bottle shops. Some also serve meals; check the linked business for current hours and menus.
Valley River Brewery & Eatery
Beer brewed on site, wood-fired pizza, sandwiches, salads, and non-beer options.
Buck Bald Brewing
Murphy taproom with house-brewed beer; food availability varies.
FairyCross Bottle Shop
Beer and wine bottle shop in downtown Murphy.
Mountain Vale Lodge
Cocktails, beer, wine, light bites, and live entertainment.
Blairsville wineries
Wineries and tasting rooms around Blairsville.
Living Water Winery & Vineyard
291 Living Water Lane · 832-270-3212
Odom Springs Vineyards
637 Odom Road · 706-745-3094
Paradise Hills Winery Resort & Spa
366 Paradise Road · 877-745-7483
Redtail Mountain Vineyard
400 White Road · 706-745-7850
Save the guide. Verify the plan.
Use the links for current hours, reservations, and menus. Mountain businesses are allowed to change things without consulting the internet first. Rude, but true.
Restaurants and venues may change hours, availability, pricing, ownership, menus, or services. Verify directly before travel.