Murphy Inn

This was the cleanest restaurant in the area. The oldest bar in the area has great food, but the only thing wrong with my food was my wings actually had no buffalo sauce. Nonetheless, I love the food here. My party of four had great food for lunch. Would come back to the place, but make the food the way it’s supposed to be.

First time visitor to Murphy Inn restaurant. Waitress was very attentive and anticipated needs. We didn’t have to ask for anything — drink refills, napkins, etc. Food was very good, lots of choices. Ribs were very tender with lots of meat on the bone. Burgers were big and juicy with a variety of different toppings.
Dining room was very clean and tables were far enough apart that we weren’t stumbling on other diners. The bar is in a separate room so we could carry on a conversation without hearing bar chatter and noise. We will definitely go there again.

Came here on pizza night a few weeks ago… Dad lives right down the road and him and my step mom frequent, but it was my first time here! Loved it. We had the antipasto salad to start, which had just the right amount of toppings and the dressing was tasty. We also got some grilled wings which had some sort of yummy seasoning on them that I didn’t recognize, and I really enjoyed those too. Which is saying something– because I’m not really a wings person. We all shared a pizza, which was HUGE– but so, so good. The crust was great, I really loved it. I’d love to see what else this place has to offer

Such a fun staff! This place is super popular for the locals and have made us feel like honorary locals having spent the summer in St Clair. Their kareoke nights are great and I adore the girl who runs it, she’s totally down for a duet :)
My Dad had stayed at their Inn while visiting us and had said he was comfortable and the morning coffee was super. The rooms are also really adorable.

I think the food gets better n better each time I go., Great service, always freindly .Love the lower lighting atmosphere and they’re chocolate martini! Also live entertainment was really good, casual, not to loud. We had a great time!

We wanted to try the local fare vs. the chains for dinner.
Called a galpal who lives in St Claire and asked her who has the best pizza pie.
Murphy Inn.
Called in the order when we were at 26 & I-​94, walked in to a old time inn that was truly in a time warp of yesteryear, walked to the bar & said pickup for Ron.
The gal fetched, cashed me out & we were off to the St Claire River.
Opened it up and the thing that first caught our eye was the generous amount of toppings, large fresh mushrooms, moist ham and our prerequisite double sauce
The only way to describe the taste was it had a smokey… cooked roasted taste
was truly NOT conveyor belt pizza
Also I usually stay away from round pizzas, but this had all the quality of a Detroit Deep Dish served round.
$ 14.73 for a small 3 topping pizza
NOTE:
do not trust your GPS to get you here, as it took us down a street that turned out to be a canal

Last few times we ordered carryout pizza on monday nights, it has been burnt. The toppings are definitely skimpy too, especially with carry out and half off pizza nights. They did fix it but it’s a pain to have to wait another 20 min & drive back.
Last weekend we ordered carryout, our burger was missing the lettuce, tomato and the sauce we requested on the side. Fries were soggy. Once again, they did fix it but it seems everytime we oedere, there is a problem. Disappointed with food in the past few months.

First time here. Great food. Good drinks. Good service. No complaints. Tigers won. Wings are up right now. I’m looking this place

We were told we had to try the pizza. Now my hubby loves it and calls ahead to order a carry out pizza if we are passing through the area. The quality is delicious and the size is generous. Friendly staff, great flavor.

Restaurant only review. The place was friendly, and nice atmosphere, but the food was nothing special. Chips & salsa could have come out of a bag, perch was overcooked with more breaking than fish. Chicken noodle soup seemed like it came from a can.
As far as being a pub to hang out, have a couple beers, seems fine. As a dinner spot, not so much. Other reviewers seem to really like it though, so maybe this was just an off night.

Best food around! Been here dozens off times and never had bad service or bad food! A word to the wise though, if you like space and not rubbing elbows with a million people then come to eat before 4 or 5 on Fridays and Saturdays or you’ll never get a place to sit

This review is for the restaurant only; the building also houses seven guest rooms upstairs.
Excellent atmosphere & food, and super friendly service! A must-​see if you’re in St. Clair.
We stopped in here for dinner on a Monday afternoon earlier this month, and immediately fell in love with the rustic charm and down-​home, welcoming atmosphere. The building itself is also very unique and a treasure all its own – having been built in 1836, it’s one of the oldest operating inns in the state, with seven vintage guest rooms which are relatively affordable (they currently rent for $ 90/​night).
After we were seated in the moderately-​filled dining room, our waitress greeted us right away. She had an extremely bubbly and seemingly very genuinely sweet personality, and made us feel so welcomed and appreciated. My two companions ordered the chicken soup to start out, which came out fast and was completely homemade, including big strips of chicken. They said it tasted great, but one, who is on a restricted-​sodium diet, noted that it tasted very salty (to an average diner, however, it might be just fine).
For our main courses, my companions respectively ordered a fried cod sandwich and an All-​American Burger, while I ordered a personal pizza. All were homemade with clearly very high-​quality ingredients, down to the potato chips and tartar that came with the fish sandwich, which was a surprise because the prices were so reasonable! I ordered my pizza without cheese, and while most waitstaff embarrass me in front of the table by asking 15 questions anytime a special request is made, the waitress was completely professional about just putting in the order without making a face or asking questions, which I also appreciated!
During the meal, the manager visited every table for a couple minutes to check on patrons’ satisfaction, which seemed more genuine than standard «table-​touching;» she asked what brought us into town, told us about some other hot spots around the area, and fun things to do.
We did have to wait awhile (20 minutes or so) for the main course to come out, but during this time our waitress stopped by a couple times to update us on its progress (and to refill our drinks regularly!), which was also a nice bonus.
All in all, it was an incredibly pleasant experience with attentive, friendly staff, great food, and an awesome atmosphere – the many other reviews are right on the money.
A few tips:
— There’s live entertainment Wednesday — Sunday evenings
— There are daily specials (e.g. Mondays are half off all large pizzas) & super cheap happy hours & evening menus – check their website for a listing.
— It’s within walking distance to the lake/​boardwalk down Clinton St (½ a block or so), so you can either park in the adjacent lot or at the lake and walk around there afterward.
— The hotel is supposed to be haunted – as someone who’s interested in the paranormal, I did some digging and found out that apparitions have been seen in all the guest rooms, but are particularly active in 206 & 207! Spooky. =)
Have fun if you go, and hope to see you there!

The food here is great. Chicken noodle soup is the best and you have to order the pretzel bites. Service was very good and the prices are reasonable. If you are in town, lunch or dinner is a must.

A great waitstaff, always attentive. If you want a quieter experience, suggest the dining room versus the bar/​pub area. Some of the best appetizers around, good quality food, and specials nearly everyday. Friday night is all you can eat fish, expect a wait!!!
It is one of the few historic buildings remaining in a town where Urban Renewal nearly destroyed anything that was historical. While it dates to the 1830’s and still has the historic feel but most modern amenities.

We stopped here for lunch and got the pizza and a patty melt. It was pretty good. I asked a friend who lives in the area and she said people go here for the pizza. All the food was tasty. Its your standard sports bar but the history behind it is pretty cool. The booth we were sitting at had really old pictures on the wall of the building in its original state — a farm house. Pretty neat. I’m not in that area but once a year so not sure how soon I’ll go back but at least I know where to go now!

Great food — medium price– good service and nice atmosphere. Great for loud or not so-​loud — with 2 different sides dining room and bar.

I had my wedding rehearsal dinner here with our wedding party and parents. It was a lot of fun! The pizza was awesome! I had to take a star away, because a few of my girls got tummy aches, but to be fair, there was a wedding the next day, and they were drinking, so I don’t know if that matters.
The prices are fair, and the staff was great! Especially with a party of 30 people!

Pizza here is OFF THE CHAIN. Come here, buy it, be amazed. I went standard pepperoni and cheese and was highly impressed. There’s nothing that was lackluster, except maybe the booths in the bar area. It was like I was doing a yoga pose the entire lunch my back was so straight.
The atmosphere at the Murphy is outstanding. It has the feel of an old timey hotel with an old timey pub attached. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable setting. The waitstaff was always around with a refill or napkins when needed.
I plan on making regular trips here when I visit family in Michigan. Just delicious food and a great vibe.

Oh my, so tasty! I had a personal pizza with black olives/​mushrooms and saved my last slice for lunch the next day. Delicious! A few others of my party seem to be picky eaters, and I heard ZERO complaints. St. Clair is a pretty cool town and I’d definitely make another stop here if I was in the area!
P. S. Apparently it’s a hotel, too?

Murphy’s is exactly the type of place I would expect to get a good brew and some fattening appetizers from in a small town like St. Clair.
Their is a dining room and the bar– but I have only really been in the bar. They have a decent draft beer selection — although the last time I went the Killian’s tasted a little on the funny side. The bar food is as greasy as I like it. Prices are reasonable and service is friendly.
I think they have live music and karaōke on varying nights — They also have some rooms above the restaurant/​bar area if you need a place to crash. :)
If you find yourself in St. Clair and looking for a beverage — this would be my suggested stop to you. :)