Murphy's Wagon Wheel

Murphy's Wagon Wheel

On Friday, July 12th, I went to Murphy's Wagon Wheel for supper.  I had never been to this restaurant before, but when trying to decide on a local, non-chain restaurant to visit with two of my friends, Sarah and Kelli, both suggested Murphy's.  Murphy's Wagon Wheel is located in downtown Hastings at 107 North Lincoln Avenue.  This is a wonderful restaurant to visit if you are in the area and looking for a nice, casual place to eat.

When I visit a restaurant, there are many features that I find important.  Restaurants that have a variety of food, a pleasant atmosphere, friendly workers, reasonable prices for the amount of food, cleanliness, and quality service are places that I enjoy eating at and giving business to.

Because I am a clean freak, I take the cleanliness of a restaurant very seriously.   The tables were wiped clean and the floors were swept.  From where I was sitting in the restaurant, I was able to see my food being cooked.  Because of this unique design, I was assured that my food was handled properly.  I did not have to question if my food had been dropped on the floor or slapped together with dirty hands.  

Not only was Murphy's Wagon Wheel clean, but it also was a pleasant place to enjoy a meal.  The tables were far enough apart that we were able to have a nice conversation without worrying about other people listening.  There were numerous televisions at different angles to watch and plenty of room to eat with a couple friends or a large group of people, as well as a designated bar area.  With this setup, many different groups of people are welcome.

When choosing a place to dine, I find the price of the food an important factor in making my decision.  I try very hard to be frugal with my expenses.  With that being said, I always try to make sure I choose somewhere that I will receive a decent amount of food for the price I pay.  At Murphy's, I was given more than enough to fill me for a fair price.

Along with reasonable prices, I value restaurants that serve a variety of food.  Although the menus at Murphy's were simple in design, they offered a number of different meal combinations.  Whether you are trying to eat healthy or are out to splurge, Murphy's offers a wide selection of salads, sandwiches, and baskets, as well as several different appetizers and sides.  Murphy's Wagon Wheel also offers a wide variety of beverages and desserts to fully satisfy you.

Overall, I was very pleased with my first visit at Murphy's Wagon Wheel.  The quality of service and food was great, they offered a variety of food for reasonable prices, and the atmosphere was refreshing.  I definitely plan to visit this restaurant again and will recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good, relaxing place to eat.