Dan B Murphy’s Restaurant & Bar

Reviews

• Kat M.

  star star star star star_border 20 July 2026

  Had to come here. It seemed to be a standard place to eat in the area. I loved the location right near the ocean with great views. We took advantage and sat outside on the second floor. It was mostly empty by the time we came around 6pm.
  
  I was excited to try their crab claws, FINALLY, but they were out. So I ordered the garlic parmesan wings instead and the fish tacos. Our server was phenomenal, I really appreciated how out of her way she went to make us feel welcome.
  
  The view could not be beat. And the wings were some of the best I've had in a while. Both crispy and juicy with a great sauce that went well with the ranch/blue cheese dipping sauce. The fries were also very tasty. The only disappointment was the fish taco. The fish was a little overcooked and they filled it with iceberg lettuce and crappy Kraft shredded cheese. The mayo was super spicy. All in all that was a disappointment but I liked the experience.
  
  The bread pudding wasn't what I was expecting, there were nuts in the bread, but my boyfriend really enjoyed it. The atmosphere has the potential to be really hip and happening and I enjoyed the service and the wings so I would come back and try their other offerings for sure!

• Danielle M.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 20 July 2026

  So the good...great view, great breeze.  Came in on Sunday afternoon, two tables had people, the rest were empty.  Place started filling up and everyone around us got their food.  Interestingly, my partner in crime was the only person of color in the place (not saying this had anything to with it not saying it didn't either...); after waiting 40 minutes and multiple inquiries (we ordered freakin fish tacos and a fish sandwich), at no time did they approach us to let us know what was going on with our food, as a matter of fact our server actively avoided us, we chose to leave. All of sudden they're clamoring that food and beverage are being comped.    Too little to late!  I come to BSTL about three times a month and will be moving here in September...what I won't be doing is coming back to this place or recommending it!
  
  At the blind tiger now...have food already and this place is packed (you can see my review from a few months ago on the blind tiger)!

• Eugenie B.

  star star star star star_border 19 July 2026

  Stopped in for an "after shopping for houses cocktail" and ended up spending the whole evening here. Who knew a band would start playing, people would begin dancing, and what started as "I just need a cocktail" turned into a fun evening of laughing and dancing. Ok, so at my age and sporting a bad back, wiggling my hips a bit is my new norm. But, it felt great to get out on the floor for a couple minutes. I looked around and noticed all age groups (21+). So pleased that everyone felt comfortable enough to mingle with no preconceived notions. Lindsey went out of her way to get food to us since I didn't want to leave and their kitchen was closing. The band was that good! Really wish I had Hooter their name. I will be back, fo sho!

• Lorie P.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 19 July 2026

  Looked really cool and not busy at all, so we walked in and waited. And waited. Someone finally called out from across the room to sit where we wanted, so we did.  We sat for ten minutes with no greeting, no nothing. I guess the servers' conversation was super important. One star for the great view and because I had to.

• John L. H.

  star star star star_border star_border 24 June 2026

  Dan B's is perfectly located with views of the marina and Bay Bridge. Inside it has a casual roadhouse type vibe and I really like it.
  
  So great views and a vibe I like, but only three stars? Yep. Those things are awesome, but my visit was for breakfast and I was not very impressed.
  
  Who knew a bar served breakfast? I didn't, but we happened to be dining nearby for breakfast when my kid saw one of her teachers. He recommended we try Dan B's for breakfast and everyone knows teachers know best right? Wrong.
  
  Due to the height requirements in the building codes, Dan B's is built very high up. Even if you can't do stairs, there is an elevator so don't let that discourage you. You could also pretend you are going up the stairs and then at the last minute take the elevator making your kids think you've abandoned them, but I don't know who would really do that. Note: I am a bad parent.
  
  So once the kids realized I wouldn't actually ditch them in a bar room, we were seated for breakfast. I ordered a western with home fries and a biscuit. It wasn't bad, but wasn't what I had expected based on the glowing recommendation we got before hand. One of the main reasons I like going out to get breakfast is that breakfast joints seem to be able to make omelets and eggs was tastier than I can. That was not the case here. Again, it was just OK.
  
  On a positive note, the kids did seem to enjoy their food and liked it way more than I did. But they can't write reviews just yet so we will have to go by my experience.
  
  I really like the view and ambiance here so I may be back. I'll just skip it at breakfast time.