Murphy Creek Tavern

Murphy Creek Tavern is a lodge-style American restaurant at 1700 S Old Tom Morris Rd in east Aurora, set beside the Murphy Creek golf course. The dining room is complemented by patio seating, and the kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and a children's selection, mixing classic dishes with seasonal specials. Beer, wine, spirits, home-made desserts and a happy hour menu round out the offerings.

The tavern also hosts events, from rehearsal dinners and luncheons indoors to larger gatherings in its outdoor pavilion and courtyard, and it has held a weekly Thursday trivia night. Reservations are accepted. Winter operations may be limited to grab-and-go and cocktails with no kitchen, so call ahead or check the website before visiting.