Famous Murphys opened on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1987. It was a family partnership that sustained my dream to open a restaurant that survived the passing of my parents and my brother's desire to change his pursuits. I will be eternally grateful for their support.

During the twenty-one years the restaurant operated huge changes have occurred in the way business is done, the landscape of Reno, competition and the economy. I don't attribute any of the blame for Murphy's demise on the evolution of those business conditions, but rather my reactions and lack of properly anticipating those shifts. The "double-edged" sword that goes along with being an entrepreneur is elation when you get it right and remorse when you get it wrong.

"Eternal optimism" and a sense of responsibility to those who worked at the restaurant and to their families and their dreams contributed to prolonging my decision to close. In light of what I know now, I should have pulled the trigger sooner.

I have had the pleasure of working with many that have participated in the success and longevity of Murphys. Several deserve special recognition not only for their contributions but for their individual successes. The owners of Bricks, Lu Lou's, JOX, Fourth Street Bistro, Vista Grill, El Adobe and The California Avenue Deli all made contributions to Murphys before demonstrating their own entrepreneurial bent. One alumnus even returned to the fold after owning Scruples for several years. Please support these and all independents as frequently as you can. They ensure the availability of individuality and excellence that chains replace with standardization.


Lunch:
Monday - Friday:
11:00am - 2:30pm

Dinner:
5:00pm - 10:30pm