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Top 4 Restaurants in Murphy NC Where You Can Enjoy Some Local Cuisine

barbecue ribs with coleslaw and fries
September 19, 2018

While staying in the cabins from Mountain Country Cabin Rentals, you have the wonderful benefit of cooking meals in a fully equipped kitchen with modern amenities. However, sometimes you just want to go out on the town to sample some of the tasty local food! When hunger strikes, here are 4 restaurants in Murphy NC where you can enjoy some delicious local cuisine:

1. Shoe Booties Cafe

salmon and asparagus plate

For the best in local comfort food, head on over to the Shoe Booties Cafe! This great little restaurant in downtown Murphy features a quaint atmosphere and all types of unique menu options. Shoe Booties Cafe is open Tuesdays through Saturdays for lunch and dinner, and there are various awesome specials every night that they are open! The food is delicious and a reasonable price, including entrees such as the Crispy Lemon Herb Crusted Salmon, Jack Daniel’s Filet Mignon and the Broiled Trout Fillet. There is also a selection of sandwiches, salads, homemade soups and mouthwatering side items.

2. Rib Country BBQ

No trip to Murphy is complete without a taste of the local finger-lickin’ barbeque, and the best in town is undoubtedly Rib Country BBQ! This incredible barbeque restaurant claims that their dishes are so good that they will actually make you squeal with delight! All of the barbeque meals are slowly cooked in an old-fashioned style smoker that results in tender and juicy meats. The lunch and dinner specials are some of the best deals around as they feature pulled pork plates, chicken plates and combination platters with a side of french fries, coleslaw, applesauce or baked beans. Be sure not to leave without trying one of the amazing homemade cobblers or the hot fried apple pie!

3. Murphy’s Chophouse

steak and lobster tail on plate

Another one of the top local restaurants in Murphy NC is Murphy’s Chophouse, which is THE place to go if you are craving steak! This restaurant is perfect for any occasion as it features a unique combination of fine dining with a casual comfortable atmosphere. Murphy’s Chophouse offers the finest in gourmet cuisine, wines and cocktails, including USDA beef and fresh seafood that is flown in daily. A sample of the steaks on the menu include the Hand Carved “USDA” Filet Mignon, Flame Grilled Rib Eye Steak, Center Cut New York Strip Steak and the Roasted Garlic & Candied Bacon Crusted Rib Eye Steak. If you prefer seafood, check out the Chophouse Shellfish Platter, Fresh Carolina Mountain Trout or the Fresh Jumbo Maine Sea Scallops!

4. Parson’s Pub

A pretty casual place to eat that’s local is Parson’s Pub. This pub is known for having an extensive beer list with over 80 different kinds. They have all kinds of pub food, including pretzels, nachos, and fries. They have soup and salad, as well as all kinds of sandwiches. There are also several pub dinners to choose from. You can get a classic, such as Shepard’s pie or corned beef and cabbage. There’s also bangers and mash and fish and chips. You don’t want to miss out on a great time at Parson’s Pub!

Check out all of our Murphy cabin rentals today to enjoy a vacation near these tempting restaurants in Murphy NC! We hope to see you soon at Mountain Country Cabin Rentals!

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