An Atlanta and Virginia-Highland fixture was sold to new owners after 45 years as a family business, but it’ll remain in the restaurant’s family in a way.
Tom Murphy sold Murphy’s Restaurant to Gregg and Matt McCarthy, a father-son chef duo. They’ll officially take over on Jan. 5, 2026.
“It has been an amazing journey owning Murphy’s and working with some of the best culinary talent in the industry. I am forever grateful for all the loyal guests through the years and what this community has given me,” Murphy said in a statement. “It is time to pass the torch to a group that shares the same values and commitment to excellence, while I continue to evolve and explore new opportunities by staying active in the business and creative worlds.”
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Murphy’s Restaurant opened in 1980 as a class project while Murphy was studying at Georgia State University…