Herington, Kansas
Pure, Clean Food.
No Shortcuts.
100% scratch-made. Tallow-fried. Locally sourced from Helget Family Farms. Every dish nutritionally fortified by a trained nutritional chef. No preservatives. No vegetable oil. No compromises. 20 miles west of Council Grove.
What Makes Us Different
You Deserve to Know What You're Eating
58% of the average American's calories come from ultra-processed foods. A 10% increase in ultra-processed food consumption is linked to a 12% increase in cancer risk. We believe you deserve better.
Zero Preservatives
No stabilizers, no synthetic flavors or colors, no extracts. We make everything from scratch — including our own extracts and tallow, deodorized with potatoes.
Ultra-Organic Ingredients
We grow our own produce and herbs — hand tilled, hand weeded, zero pesticides. What we can't grow, we source from local farmers who share our standards.
Foraged & Wild
We forage for ingredients not commercially available — elderberry, black walnut syrup, red bud tea, goldenrod. Local foods that sync with your biology.
Tallow-Fried, Cast Iron Cooked
No vegetable oil. No PFAS. We render our own tallow and cook in cast iron — the way food was prepared before industrial processing changed everything.
Nutritionally Fortified
Chef Murphy is a trained nutritional chef — every dish is crafted with calculated macro and micro nutritional content. Real food that actually nourishes.
Total Transparency
Our kitchen is open. Watch every step of your meal being prepared. Real silver-plated silverware. Linen napkins. Crystal glasses. Nothing to hide.
From Our Kitchen
Crafted to the Highest Standard
Every plate is a reflection of who we are. Scratch-made, tallow-fried, nutritionally fortified.
Bacon Jam Burger
16oz Prime KC Strip
24-Hour Smoked Ribs
Chocolate Obsession Cheesecake
Brisket Nacho Fries
Triple Obsession Cake
What Our Guests Say
Rated Some Of THE Best Food, Ever.
Don't take our word for it — after all, the chef's not exactly impartial. Hear it from our guests instead. They keep coming back, and they keep telling their friends.
“If yall reading this post haven't had the chicken sandwich from Murphys yet....its borderline life changing. We've been here multiple times and it's definitely our favorite thing on the menu!”
— Marie Lynn
“The best airport restaurant for sure. The food was amazing and the service was spectacular. The best burger experience of my life 😊”
— Jennifer Rowland
“I had the chicken sandwich with fries... HANDS DOWN.... Best Chicken Sandwich I've ever bought!! My boyfriend had a burger and fries and he loved his, too!!”
— Teresa Kirchner
“Friends, do it! Make the drive to see Chef John and his family at this amazing little restaurant. The menu is not only broad, but funny, and contains items that are locally sourced. I swear, I have not eaten a meal this EXCELLENT in years! Seriously! No need to drive to the city for food from a dynamic Chef. He's right here!!!!!”
— TinaRae Scott
Google · 5 Stars
“First time at Murphy's was tonight. Let me just say it was Amazing! I had the special lasagna, garlic bread and my date had the chicken fried steak, real mashed potatoes. Absolutely Delicious! And the dessert (triple chocolate cake) was off the charts! We Highly recommend Murphy's Kitchen!!”
— Joni Rikard
“Very kind staff, AMAZING FOOD, we left stuffed! Homemade ice cream is a must when visiting - not overly sweet, it's just right. Potatoes were locally grown which is a bonus. Atmosphere is also very comfortable, you serve your own drinks. For 3 of us, including drinks and desserts, it cost just under $50, so its quite affordable. We look forward to going back”
— Jasmine Lilah
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Facebook Rating
40%
Say “Best Ever”
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Visit Weekly+
100%
Scratch-Made
The Experience
Like Dinner at a Friend's House
Our restaurant is a reflection of who we are. The decor is personal — furs we tanned ourselves on the walls, a spinning wheel with raw fibers, houseplants growing everywhere, herbs drying by the window.
Customers tell us the space makes them feel incredibly comfortable. Warm, inviting, welcoming — like going to a friend's for dinner rather than a restaurant.
We're located on the historic Herington Regional Airport — a WWII-era airbase. 30% of our customers are pilots who fly in from across the country. 18 miles from Council Grove, voted #1 small town in America three times by USA Today.
As Seen In
Council Grove Republican
16 airplanes flew into Herington Regional Airport for Kansas State University's “Pause Day” — and every pilot chose Murphy's Kitchen for lunch. Flight instructors called the food “impressive” and offered “enthusiastic comments.”
Council Grove Republican — October 21, 2025
Your Table Is Waiting
Reservations by phone. Walk-ins welcome. Located on the Herington Regional Airport — 18 miles from Council Grove, accessible by car or plane.
2570 Q Ave, Herington, KS 67449 · Thu – Sat 5:00pm – 9:30pm