So many ppl mentioned the short rib sandwich was good--my friend and I disagreed. So much meat and super greased up bread. Half way through it hit me that the meat had sort that cheap-beef taste. Both of us got grossed out and just finished our fries. There aren't a lot of places to eat around here after 6 so what're ya gonna do! I am only basing my review on this item. Everything else (service, setting) was good. Waffle fries were good. read more

J Murphy's is located in Cold Spring, NY. It's a pub built in what was an old hotel. Cozy place, nice decor, good food, good service, horrible acoustics. It's a pub and you'll find plenty of traditional pub food offerings. All of our good was great. We stopped by for lunch. The roasted brussel sprouts were excellent. Nicely charred, glazed balsamic and underneath was a coating of a whipped ricotta. Great dish! Unfortunately, our entrees were brought out minutes after our appetizer came out. Very annoying and the server just stared at us like - here, where do you want this? The French Dip and Short rib grilled cheese were both good. Tasty, they get a bit heavy, but we're really nice. Good cuts of meat and hardly any fat or grizzle. We opted for salads instead of fries, which that allow you to substitute. The acoustics here are awful as they have a tin roof and nothing really for sound absorption. With only 4 or 5 tables of costumers, we could barely hear ourselves talking. They charge a 4% credit card fee. Service was excellent, aside from the kitchen waitress rushing the food out. Nice pub overall and I recommend. read more

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Loved the service. Didn't love the tacos. Difficult to eat. The fish did taste very fresh which was good. Might be better as just the salad (which they have on the menu as well) read more

J Murphys on Main - Ahi tuna tacos - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

Amazing spot that I heard is where all the locals go! Loved their brussels sprouts (amazing portions) It looked like it was a bar spot based on the photos but it's not. They also have live music around 7:30 on Friday and Saturday Pretty close from the Main Street/no Uber needed! read more

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Stopped by this fantastic pub after a strenuous hike in the area and got some great refueling grub and beverages. Plenty of space both inside and out. We really loved the pretzel bites and would definitely get those again, the nachos however were abundant but the chips were a little stale and added chicken was dry. Still enjoyed them, but may try something else next time. Great draft and can/bottle list - also fairly priced too. read more

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passed by this place for years and finally went. what a cute cozy old school pub. old tin ceiling with a lot of character. started with buffalo wings. crispy saucy big wings cooked perfectly. we both had burgers. came out fast fresh and steaming hot. mine was little over but still juicy. french fries so crispy and hot. have to say it was a great experience. everyone so nice and professional and prices are great. will definitely come back. they have live music too. read more

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After a long hike we hit J Murphy's for lunch, the food was fantastic. The wings and crispy brussel sprouts were excellent, and the smash burgers hit the spot. It was very busy, fall is definitely their peak season, but the staff was great. Our server Beth was so sweet! Overall a great chill place to grab a bite. read more

J Murphys on Main - Smash burger - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

J Murphys on Main is in the town of Cold Spring, which is such a cute spot to walk around before or after a meal. The restaurant has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, and the hostess that greeted us was very nice. We sat outside with our dog, which was nice since they are dog friendly. The food was okay overall, although nothing stood out. I appreciated that they have gluten-free options. The main downside was how long everything took, from ordering to getting our food to paying the bill. It was busy, so maybe service moves a bit faster inside or on weekdays, but it definitely took more time than expected. read more

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The waiter was attentive and friendly. The food was decent but not amazing. It was nice to sit on the sidewalk under an awning and enjoy the weather. read more

J Murphys on Main - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

After my YELP Event,I found a few great reviews about this place and the short rib grilled cheese caught my eye and I had to try it,so off we go. When we arrived the outside was packed with patrons, I thought oh boy a long wait however the hostess stated that the people were waiting to be seated outside and said she could seat us right away inside... Great ambiance and this place must have it going on because there were so many in here I realized I found a gold mine. Our server Chrissy was great and later on gave me some history of this restaurant. It was originally a hospital during the civil war and later on a hotel. Very interesting. Back to the food that short rib grilled cheese with sautéed spinach on it was everything I had hoped for hearty and flavorful it's served with shoestring fries. DELICIOUS and my wife and daughter had a Bellini they said it was delicious, I had the mimosa which was also very good. I will definitely be making J Murphy's one of my go to place in Cold springs. read more

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Ate there twice over the holiday weekend first on Thursday night and then on July 4th for lunch. Both times we had oysters and clams casino specials which were top notch. Shared a short rib grilled cheese which was huge and very tasty. We'll be back when we visit cold spring again. read more

The baby back ribs were exactly what I wanted after a day of hiking, and I devoured them expressly. My date's choice of ribeye steak left much to be desired, but we both liked the shoestring fries, and I gave him some of my ribs, and he agreed they were very good. We enjoyed sitting outside in the sunny weather, and the waiters were friendly and helpful. read more

J Murphys on Main - Baby back ribs - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

Friendly bartender, good food and easy walkable location right on Main Street! Nice vegetarian and seafood options..... fantastic salmon, loved the veggie wings. Can't wait til our next visit read more

J Murphys on Main - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

Food quality / price (value) rating 8.5. The atmosphere is common pub. We sat at their large bar (about 18 stools) and received very good service. I had a Chicken Bacon Ranch sandwich with garlic truffle fries. The wife had the Avocado Toast. The dishes were presented nicely and prepared well. Both meals were good sized portions and not your typical offerings. The truffle fries were very good. They offer ten draught beers and interesting cocktail specials. I had a Raspberry Mule that wasn't real flavorful, but was good I also had the only IPA draught they offer. They have live entertainment on weekends. The menu is pub food with some unusual twists., and they also serve brunch. read more

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J Murphys looks like a pub and you may question if it will be a good experience or not... but ... It is. Everything we ordered tasted really good-- the burgers and the regular and sweet potato fries were fried with the perfect crunch. The tuna nicoise was cooked and presented beautifully. The service was great. Our server was attentive, prepared, and warm. The ambiance at J Murphys is relaxed and chill. This is a place I would visit again. read more

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Great food & drink selection. Sports bar and table seating. Best garlic parm fries ever!

The food here was amazing and well presented. The atmosphere was calm, chill and welcoming in an early afternoon on a holiday. The area was so clean. I didn't even think it was a bar. The lighting was a little dim, but typical for I would think. Parking was a beautiful problem. It's street parking. No parking lot and it's a strip of the main street which is super beautiful and nice to walk. Pricing wasn't that bad at all and drink menu was two or three pages. read more

J Murphys on Main - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

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I ordered the short rib -- the bread was perfectly toasted, crispy but not hard; the beef was tender and delicious; and the soft, warm spinach balanced the texture really well. Plus the cheese added such a great flavor. It turned out way better than I expected! The fries were a bit too hard though. read more

J Murphys on Main - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

Came to Cold Spring for the day for a walk and antique shopping. The husband and I decided to stop at J Murphys on Main after reading that they had gf options available. We came early-ish (11:30am) and it was relatively quiet. The waitress was attentive and sat us at a comfy table with lunch/brunch menus and informing us of the soup special for the day. The decor inside is cute and the space made for a perfect day date setting. My husband and I both ordered the local cider on draft (Down East). The cider was crisp and easy to go down, perfect to pair with a meal! I ordered an impossible burger with goat cheese on a gluten free bun. My husband ordered the short ribbed grilled cheese. My husband doesn't really enjoy going out to eat, but I quote, "I very rarely eat rib, it's like a better version of a steak sandwich. This is one of the better things I've eaten recently". I was surprised when he asked if we can come back and add J Murphys into a date night rotation. Needless to say, we will be coming back! read more

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I rarely update reviews to take away stars, but I have to with J Murphy. I've been a few times since my original review in 2021, and have found it to be very inconsistent. Wouldn't recommend going at lunch time; that's when I heard the most "we don't have that" or "we're out of that." Also, I've found service to be better at dinner time. Might be willing to give it another chance since I really do try to support local businesses. But the last time I went, I'm sorry to say I was underwhelmed. read more

There are only a few spots open late in Cold Spring and this is one of them. We stopped by late on a October Friday night for a drink and to listen to some live music. We tried the apple sangria which was quite good with tiny bits of apple, a cinnamon stick and a caramel and sugar glazed rim. We particularly enjoyed that it was not overspiced as many fall drinks can be. The music was very good but a bit too loud for the space. We chose to sit out on the porch which was perfect. Our waitress did forget to come take our order and then forgot to bring us our check, and we had to hunt her down. However, she was pleasant and apologized and she was very busy with many customers. read more

Visited Cold Spring today for the very first time. Before exploring we stopped here for lunch, and our experience was amazing. The service was great, very kind workers. The food was incredible! I got the short rib grilled cheese, which came with a side of fries. The flavor on the sandwich was amazing, and the fries were nice and crunchy! My boyfriend for the burger and he enjoyed it as well. Really recommend this place!! read more

J Murphys on Main - Short rib grilled cheese - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

Food and service was amazing! Honestly the best spinach and artichoke dip I've ever had and the crab cake sliders were great too! Christina M was our server and was very attentive & kind! read more

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Good spot with solid food and beers on tap! Drove by on our way to do a hike, and decided to stop in on the way back.. the place did not disappoint. Service was quick and they had a lot of beers on tap and in cans.. we got the French dip sandwich and the Sammie: both were really good. Easy choice if you want some good food and drinks after a hike, or in town. *they had gluten free substitutions too read more

J Murphys on Main - Sammie (fried chicken BLT) - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

Can I just say... this restaurant never disappoints? My husband and I have never had a bad meal - together or on our own. Our absolute fav? The French Dip. Straight up mouthwateringly delicious. It's a cool vibe. Real chill bar/pub atmosphere but with elevated food. The people who work here are real, are nice and down to earth. The point - go here. Eat here. read more

Phenomenal place to grab a bite in Cold Springs. The burgers here really hit the spot after a fun day of exploring and hiking. The menu options seem to regularly change, so it never gets boring. There's always something new to try! Pretty good service, prompt seating, and plenty of space between tables for a comfortable dining experience. read more

J Murphys on Main - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

The short rib grilled cheese was AMAZING! The meat was extremely tender and flavorful. The onion rings and fries were average. The servers were kind. We sat outside but the inside of the restaurant seemed very inviting. read more

J Murphys on Main - Dipper and Truffle Fries - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

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Nice spot. AHI tuna salad is done well. Nachos are good. Happy , nice service and great outdoor shady seating.

First time at this place, waited 45min for the waitress to come to our table to say they are plated our appetizer, she walked by 2 more times 5 min apart about still no appetizers!! This experience was getting worst and worst.. Finally the appetizer came, we got baked clams. It was OK, expected something special for waiting that long..and the place was not that busy, so sorry picked this spot! The main course was baked salmon, my kids had burgers each, food was average tasting. What I did notice everyone who came in after us who sat inside got served quicker and left. Maybe they have you sitting waiting longer ourside so the place can look busy, not sure but it was frustrating waiting that long. read more

The service was VERY VERY slow. I was only a party of 4 and it took 30 minutes for someone to take our drink order after they had originally given us the menus. We put in our food order at the same time as the drinks and we ended up waiting 1 hour just for a dozen clams, and 4 entrees was still not plated as of yet? When the clams were brought out, a chicken sandwich, a burger, a piece of salmon, and ramen, we still had to wait for after 1 hour of already waiting for one appetizer? They had us waiting blindly for 1 hour and didn't even come to tell us that there was a delay or some excuse for the wait? I would not recommend this place if you are at all starving or need a plate in fast timing. Service is key but this was absolutely ridiculous. read more

Crappy food, rude servers, dirty, tiny TVs, no game day specials. Bartender is good and only place in town with live music.

We recently moved to Beacon and passed by Murphy's several times. Finally decided to try it out. This is NOT just a burger joint with a bar. We had two excellent starters - their mini Reuben rolls were amazing, and the shaved Brussel sprouts were great. The burger with bacon and their special sauce was outstanding and my wife's prime rib on grilled cheese was unique and delicious. They were also willing to substitute broccolini as opposed to fries. Their outdoor seating is covered so even though it tuned we were fine. The server was very friendly and knew the menu, and kept in regular contact with us. It's worth the extra 10 minutes from Beacon! read more

J Murphys on Main - a view from inside a car - American Near Me - Cold Spring, New York

First time here and it did not disappoint. Completely refreshed restaurant on Main Street in Cold Spring. We're locals and finally getting back out and this place was a wonderful surprise. The wine and beer list is a really nice variety. The dinner menu gave us a lot of choices and we ordered the short rib grilled cheese and basic burger. They were really good. Large portions, terrific burger with a choice of sweet potato, waffle or shoestring fries. The waitress was attentive and shared some ideas on selections etc. Restaurants need our business these days. In Cold Spring we have quite a few choices within a block or two. We suggest you try this out for lunch or dinner. The food was exceptional, fair prices and good staff. We'll be back soon with friends. read more

Nice pub on the fringe of cold spring...ok food and cold beer..happy hour with food specials

This is my favorite place in the Hudson area. I have been a few times and everything I have ever tried was delicious. Highly recommend!

Great Service!! Good Food!! We had the mushroom ravioli it was delicious!! Great Entertainment! All around awesome place!! read more

5 starts ONLY BECAUSE the wonderful lady who was our waiter, bartender, bus boy, food runner, all in one was amazing! The owner is such a dickhead!! He didn't get off his ass to help this lady even once. He should be ashamed of himself. Everyone dining there realized what was happening and was patient but he's disgustingly LAZY and RUDE. HERE'S A TIP TO THE OWNER: when it's 78 degrees in October, and you have outdoor seating, you might want to bring in extra help for a few hours. ESPECIALLY if you're just gonna sit there and watch 1 person run around and do the job of 6 people YOU P.O.S. And yes, I put this very same review up online as well. That's how much we were appalled at the owner's laziness. read more

Took a little ride up to the town of Cold Spring, NY on this beautiful Saturday. I had heard it was a cute little town with lots of funky little stores all walkable. We decided to get an early dinner at J. Murphy's and it was a home run. From the minute we walked in, we were met with the lovely hostess who couldn't have been nicer. Sat inside and were very comfortable. The server was topnotch and the food and drinks were delicious. We had pretzel bites, dumplings and burgers. All great! We will definitely come back here. Very lovely experience. read more

Stop by because of a recommendation from a coworker. Have to say everything we great. The food was on point with all the flavor profiles. The street corn was out of this world. It's was like I was walking in Tijunana and stopping at a food truck it was that good. But the star of the show was the paddy burger. Just a great burger. The employees were all great and welcoming. and the atmosphere was cozy. The live music was the cherry on top. I highly recommend this place. Great experience. read more

Based on recommendations here we decided to head to J Murphys from West Point for lunch. First of all, what a nice drive from West Point over the Bear Mountain bridge through Garrison and then into the cute town of Cold Spring. Food, ambiance and service all surpassed our expectations. We were there for brunch so I was able to order the avocado toast which was really good. Husband and daughter both got the Bacon Chicken Ranch sandwich. They were huge with a great looking breaded chicken breast. Both enjoyed their meal and my son got the short rib grilled cheese. The addition of sautéed spinach and onions put this sandwich over the top. Highly recommend and I expect we will be back over the next 4 years while visiting our son at West Point. read more