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Locally Sourced Seafood

February 26, 2018

Murphy’s has a locally sourced and seasonal menu. Current local menu items: Apple, Cranberry & Walnut Salad: mixed greens, apple slices, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, green onion, feta cheese, and raspberry vinaigrette dressing… $12.50 Yankee Pot Roast: oven baked Sirloin served with root vegetables and potatoes… $17.50 Chesapeake Wild Catch of the Day: fresh, local

Sustainable Seafood At Murphy’s Irish Pub

April 8, 2021

When coming to Alexandria or Northern Virginia most people want to experience life in the fullest. And what better way to do that than by having some of the seafood caught fresh in the Atlantic Ocean. Here at Murphy’s, we are friends with the fisherman so you can choose from locally sourced fish, crabmeat, oysters and

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Oysters or Clams – You Tell Us

March 25, 2021

Oysters vs Clams (A Debate as Old as Time) Are you someone who sits at our raw bar and can’t decide if you want oysters or clams? Or do you not have a good explanation of the differences between these two items on a menu? Well, they’re best when mixed, but if you can’t choose

How Grass Fed Beef Makes The Difference

February 23, 2021

At Murphy’s, we love our customers as much as they love quality beef! Meat eaters are a tight knit group of discerning carnivores. Most beef eaters would sooner chew on cardboard than swap a juicy, choice cut for a veggie patty. But is it possible for carnivores to love meat and still be compassionate consumers?

Kick It Up A Notch: Blue Cheese or Swiss Burgers

January 23, 2021

Making your burger perfect can be an art form. That is why we have spent time researching the best ways to add a new flare of taste to your Murphy’s Pub burger with a selection of different cheese options. Today we wanted to bring the focus onto Blue Cheese and Swiss! Both of these cheeses

A Perfect Time For Crab Legs At Murphy’s

December 2, 2020

To crab lovers the idea of pans of of different crab legs pulled from Virginia and national waters is all the invitation they need to come to Murphy’s Irish Pub in the Alexandria. A properly stacked ocean to table crab restaurant. There is no need to devote a specific day or promotion. Virginian Seafood 101:

BEST STEAK AND POTATOES IN ALEXANDRIA VA

November 16, 2020

Merriam-Webster indicated that “meat-and-potatoes” are “of fundamental importance” — and that’s what we believe at Murphy’s, too. Sizzling steaks are our passion, and while all our Signature Sides make a great complement to any entrée, nothing hits the spot quite like red meat and potatoes. This combination is so warm and filling, it’s no wonder

Looking For Good Eats in Alexandria VA?

October 22, 2020

First of all we might have a different idea of what good eats is in Alexandria, Virginia? In my quest for good eats in Alexandra I tried to find some definition or standard that I could use to show how much Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub In Alexandria offers good eats to all who enter it’s

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Good Food Every Day Of The Week

September 24, 2020

When you want good food you want good food anytime. By Good food I mean fresh Farm to table meats and vegetables and sustainable seafood fished right here in the Chesapeake Bay. Good food does not mean warmed over chain food. It is fresh delectable dishes prepared anytime. That being said our good food menu

Health Benefits Of Crab

August 3, 2020

Anything you do should be done in moderation, crab legs included. I do not like hearing that but you can overindulge on anything. That being said, crab legs offer a lot of health benefits. I will confess, health and nutrients do not even cross my mind when the cravings for fresh crab legs hit. Nevertheless,

Explore Fresh Caught Local Seafood At Murphy’s

July 3, 2020

When coming to Alexandria most people want to experience life in the fullest. And what better way to do that than by having some of the seafood caught fresh in the Atlantic Ocean. Here at Murphy’s – we own the seafood sourcing company so you can choose from locally sourced fish, crabmeat, oysters and more.