Wining & Dining in Canterbury

28th August 2010
When something as simple as coffee can be done so badly its a surprise this place had anyone in it. From the moment my wife and I entered, we were treated as peasants!!! Quite a simple order for 2 coffee's, 2 Bacon & Egg Pies and a Pumpkin & Feta scone you would expect to wait maybe 15 minutes maximum. After 25 mins waiting we finally received a plain scone with two measly knobs of butter and two extremely average, watered down bowls of what they call coffee. When we asked for the pumpkin scone we ordered it was a big hassle and obviously our fault we did not order what they wanted to serve. After finishing our bowls of watered down milk we then waited another 10 minutes before we received our pies. These almost went to the wrong table as they had no idea what table ordered what. From observation it seemed that the younger clientele(by younger I mean anyone under 35) were all made to wait longer for there meals and drinks. The staff were extremely rude and need a good lesson in customer service. We did not see one of them smile until we were walking out the door, too little to late for me. Will definitely not be returning!!!!

7th May 2011
Terrible service. Rude owner. Half a star.

8th September 2010
Have only been here twice but I love the fine dining aspect to this restaurant. I think it is closing though? which is sad because the atmosphere inside is lovely! and we are always well looked after

23rd July 2010
Been there before it was all good, hope dad (well that is what he calls himself and he call's me his daughter as I bother about him). Will have a good time tonight. Please make sure bouncers are on hand, and strong guys to help if need be. He is Diabetic and needs walking stick. I am only a smallish thing. And tell the Naughty boys to keep clear of the TVs. As smallish things can't see over or through them. But will take them on if need be.

26th July 2010
What an experience, taken back to those rainy west coast days, the decor is a delight and the meals? Enjoyable beyond belief. Got an out of towner staying? this is the place to take them. Enjoyable, clean, friendly and delicious

11th February 2012
I have been to Murphys quite a few times and would highly recommend to all with a rating of 5 awesome value, great service and has fantastic Food. Keep up the great work and great food, can't wait to come back for more yummy food and friendly staff.

10th February 2012
Ma maison has a nice atmosphere with a pleasant view over the beach. The service was good and the presentation of the food was great. 2 of us ordered a vegetarian cannelloni, filled with sauted mushrooms, dukkah roasted pumpkin and feta, with roasted red pepper sauce. It looked great, however we were both dissapointed with the taste. There was so little pumpkin it was barely detectable, which we had both been looking forward to - perhaps because of the recent pumpkin price hike? And the red pepper sauce was quite lacking in flavour. However, my dining companions had ordered a whitebait omelette and a seafood risotto, which they were both very pleased with.