Murphy's On The Green

9-11 Bowling Green, BT82 8BW, Strabane, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafés, Kebab, Sushi, Mexican

4.3 💬 380 Reviews
Murphy's On The Green

Phone: +442871880184,+442871880185

Address: 9-11 Bowling Green, BT82 8BW, Strabane, United Kingdom

City: Strabane

Menu Dishes: 11

Reviews: 380

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Murphysonthegreenstrabane/

"As the title shows, firstly I must accept and make known the fact that we did not bring any of the following up with staff as we had our meal we could not bring ourselves to, not even though we 're both seasoned professionals in the industry out of embarrassment for what was served. My toes where curling knowing how bad it was and that my guest clearly wasn 't enjoying a thing. Firstly, I 'll start with the menus. I knew well once I seen the menu and it was multiple pages long, with dishes all reusing the same proteins yet rehashed in unnecessary and unsavory ways, we would be getting nothing special but I held out hope. The Starters are the same overused and almost always badly executed things that are very common in and around this part of the country why, I 'll never understand. . Potato Skins, Deep Fried Mushrooms, Prawn Cocktail etc. We wisely skipped past them. I noticed straight away that repeated over a large amount of dishes was a chilli mash but we 'll get to that in a moment. I struggled to find anything appealing, the same as my guest but we decided to make a choice as we where short on time. My first choice was the Breast of Barbary Duck which unfortunately was unavailable that 's disappointing yet understandable, things can sell out . So I ended up reluctantly requesting a 12⁰Z Sirloin cooked medium rare with just mash and pepper sauce on the side as a precaution. My guest ordered soup and a side salad. The food arrived and the first impressions where not good ones. The plates, grimey and smudged up. The soup was splattered on the rim of the bowl showing a lack of care in the kitchen. You can 't tell me you didn 't notice that and didn 't have 3 seconds to clean the rim before sending the dish at least two people had a chance to rectify it the chef and the waitress and opted not to. The side salad was all cramped up on a tiny oval dish and my guest pointed out the dirty marks on the hard boiled eggs whatever that might have been, they went uneaten. My 12⁰Z steak was not 12 ounces, much closer to 8⁰z or 8½ at most. As I said I asked for it medium rare, yet it came out and I was disappointed the second I saw it. Clearly smaller than was advertised, blood leaking all around the plate which can only mean it hasn 't been rested what so ever another display of incompetent cooking. To top it off, the steak was cooked medium well well done a concrete sin for those whole love a properly prepared steak! , lacking in the seasoning area aswell unfortunately. My guest had about 5 spoons of the soup before she decided she couldn 't force herself to eat anymore of it. She likened it to cheap, reheated packet soup. Now I can get to the mash and I am not at all exaggerating when I say this was the worst attempt at mash I 've ever ever had. I know microwaved mash when I see, it 's unmistakable and this was absolutely that. The texture was so displeasing. Gelatinous and lumpy with texture closer to raw bread dough than mashed potatoes. I 'm not joking when I say that I put my spoon into the side order of mash and it lifted up out of the side dish whole! Stuck to the spoon. The mash didn 't even stick to the bowl giving you an idea of how elastic it 's was! The chilli mash that was regrettably under my steak, which unrested, had bled all over and left black grease stains from an unclean grill was just the worst. You CANNOT microwave lumpy, under seasoned, play dough like mash potato with bottled sweet chilli sauce and think anyone would like that. That 's not cooking, not by a long shot and it actually angers me to think there are people working with food who would not only think that this something that works or is even palatable, but that they could repeat it all over dishes on the menu! Simply revolting.As for the Floor Staff, I don 't have all that much to say, though I should mention the very loud doorbell that rings throughout the dining room when they are being called is obnoxious and disruptive. Not much care going on between them, no smiling, not a warming crew honestly a lack of eye contact when they spoke with us. We noticed immediately the lady that served us had a service cloth tucked into her trousers as she walked around and even when she first greeted us. Unhygienic and unprofessional.The young very young man that settled the bill was very monotone and inexperienced but I don 't think he was much older than 14 so that 's a given and a fault of whoever manages the floor staff and not necessarily of the young man. I regret that I spent a very rare chance long traveled to see a close family member in this establishment. We can 't reccomed it and we will not return in future."

Full menu - 11 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Main Courses

Burger

Fish Dishes

Steaks

Dessert

Indian

Sweets & Desserts

Soups

Chicken

Desserts

Pasta

123zero 123zero

Food was ok. Service was the worse I've witnessed. No steak knife. Fork to eat ice cream. Waiters were very uninterested in their job and the customers.

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879mickc
879mickc

First time myself and my wife, visited here and the staff were very polite and attentive.food was prompt and delicious fair priced for the portion size cup or tea not catering cheap rubbish good quality. Recommend this place.


Tillyboo00
Tillyboo00

Terrible place to eat. My autistic daughter found a bone in her chicken fillet burger which we were still charged for. A chicken filled burger was one of the very few foods in life that she will eat but after this experience she will never eat them again. Will never be back.


911pearlgibson
911pearlgibson

Really disappointed with the service and food. Waiting about 15 minutes before anyone even asked what we wanted to order. Food came eventually and chicken was pink and parts were like rubber. No Pineapple in the messy burger either. Beer no head on it either. Staff stood around bar area most of the time. Very disappointing View menu


PascalStil
PascalStil

Food was good but service was really poor. The main was brought before we received the starters and after waiting forever we had to get up to the bar to get desert cards and nobody even came down to take our desert orders. So while food was 4/5, service was 0 and cleanliness maybe okay but in the entrance had to dig your way through the flies


Gaynord
Gaynord

I had a terrible experience at this restaurant despite its good reviews. The food was cold and the steaks were cooked incorrectly. The children's food was forgotten and we were charged for a side order we never received. When I mentioned the food was not good, there was no offer of a replacement or even a complimentary drink. The staff were not helpful and I will not be returning unless I receive an apology from the manager.


GERARD
GERARD

I ordered the Irishman's steak, which was faultless, and the chicken dishes at our table were satisfactory. However, the spaghetti bolognese was a bit too salty. The service was good, and the portion sizes were generous as usual. I recommend focusing on improving the main dishes and reducing the side orders. On the other hand, the desserts were delicious, and the Irish Coffees and Coffee Royales were enjoyed by all. We arrived at the restaurant around 7:30 to 8pm and left at 11:30pm, without feeling rushed to leave, which was appreciated. The Covid precautions were in place, and restrictions were slowly easing as of 31/10/2021. We would definitely consider returning to Murphy's in the futu... View menu


amycm2903
amycm2903

We arrived for dinner and where seated quickly. Ordered drinks and then food. We waited over half an hour for our starters and there was only two of us. Starters came out which we both thought was nice then we waited another 25 minutes for our mains we both ordered steaks well done (I’ll let the photo speak for itself) My partners steak was not well done and mines had no taste to it. Really disappointed with the food as anytime we have been before it’s always been first class. My partner did eat the steak although it wasn’t well done as he didn’t want to wait for it to be took back in to be cooked correctly. We mentioned to the boss man himself when we paid about how the steak was cooked and...


378sandyg
378sandyg

My group of 4 visited this restaurant for a New Year's Day meal. We arrived around 7pm and it seemed like the place was just emptying out. We ordered drinks and the young waitress was nice enough to go to the local shop to get me milk. However, the two girls in our group ordered strawberry daiquiris but they were not provided with straws to drink it with. We waited a while for our main dishes to arrive, and when they did, they were disappointing. The steaks we ordered were small in size and had excessive fat on the side. The mashed potatoes were lumpy, cold, and had black parts throughout. We brought this to the attention of the waiter, who offered to change them. When the sides arrived, gar...


Chefdannyireland
Chefdannyireland

As the title shows, firstly I must accept and make known the fact that we did not bring any of the following up with staff as we had our meal we could not bring ourselves to, not even though we 're both seasoned professionals in the industry out of embarrassment for what was served. My toes where curling knowing how bad it was and that my guest clearly wasn 't enjoying a thing. Firstly, I 'll start with the menus. I knew well once I seen the menu and it was multiple pages long, with dishes all reusing the same proteins yet rehashed in unnecessary and unsavory ways, we would be getting nothing special but I held out hope. The Starters are the same overused and almost always badly executed thi... View menu

Categories

  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
  • Kebab Savor our delicious kebabs, expertly grilled and bursting with flavor. Choose from a variety of meats and vibrant spices, served with fresh sides. Perfect for a satisfying and flavorful meal. View menu
  • Sushi Delight in our exquisite sushi selection, featuring fresh ingredients, expertly crafted rolls, and traditional nigiri. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, promising a true taste of Japan.
  • Mexican Authentic Mexican flavors await you with sizzling fajitas, savory tacos, zesty enchiladas, and fresh guacamole, all crafted with rich, traditional spices and served with vibrant sides. Enjoy a fiesta on your plate!

Amenities

  • Wifi
  • Takeout
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  • Seating
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  • Delivery

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