Chef James Reaux

For nearly 18 years, Chef James Reaux has thrived on a whirlwind of activity, fearlessly working, learning and spearheading numerous fine-dining establishments from Europe, Hawaii, and now to the South. A nationally-renowned chef; James Reaux has been a welcome newcomer to the mountains of Western North Carolina and North Georgia. Chef Reaux opened Murphy’s Chophouse, located in Downtown Murphy, North Carolina in 2009. At lunch, offering a large variety of salads, sandwiches and light entrees. At dinner, we serve the finest steaks, chops and seafood’s. All of our desserts are created by our pastry chefs. We offer an international wine list that’s suitable to every taste.

James also owns and operates the following restaurants: Hawg Wild BBQ located in Hiawassee, GA and
JR's Chophouse located in Franklin, NC. and Murphy's Chophouse located in Murphy, NC.