USDA Prime cuts, fresh seafood & a full bar in the heart of the mountains
Open Tue – Sat • Dinner 5–9pm • Bar Opens at 4pm
Every steak at Poor Parson's Pub is cut in-house from USDA Prime beef and finished over a real wood-fired grill. No shortcuts. No gas flames. Just hardwood fire and decades of craft behind the glass.
Owner and chef Scott Cleeton brings over 30 years of professional cooking to the mountains of North Carolina — delivering top-flight food in a setting that feels like home.
Our Story
Hours may vary on holidays. Call ahead for special occasions.
We accept reservations by phone. Call us to book your table for dinner service.
Call (828) 837-9228"Top flight food in a casual atmosphere. The ribeye was cooked absolutely perfectly — best steak I've had in the mountains."
TripAdvisor
"We came for a date night and were blown away. The filet mignon with lobster cream sauce was outstanding. This place is a hidden gem in Murphy."
TripAdvisor
"Best steak in Cherokee County. The Parson's Chopped Steak with burgundy mushrooms was incredible. We bring everyone who visits us here."