History

Good evening and thank you for choosing Doyle’s Cedar Hill Restaurant.

Welcome to our home.  For the next few hours you will be under the care of some of the finest staff in the restaurant industry.  We want Doyle’s to be your oasis, a place to forget about your worries for an evening, and let our staff pamper you.  Sit back, relax and enjoy the service.  If there’s anything at all that we can do to make your evening more pleasant, don’t hesitate to ask.  There is also a comment box located in the lobby if you have any concerns or praise.

There are many exciting events coming to you this year from Doyle’s.  The patio is open, with live music every night.  We have a list of performers you won’t want to miss.  There will also be monthly wine tastings brought to you by Mutual Distributing Company.  For more information about our upcoming events fill out an Email list entry card located at the hostess stand.  We’ll keep you posted on featured musicians and other events.

A little history:      Doyle began his journey in the culinary arts at the age of 12 in his mother’s restaurant in Arkansas.  Doyle moved to Murphy in 1976, and was the original chef that assisted in the grand opening of the “Oak Barrel” (later to become Doyle’s Cedar Hill).  He continued on here for 2years before moving to Atlanta to open “Sydneys Just South” on Roswell Road.  During this time Doyle trained under two incredible chefs, one from Cordon Bleu and one from Vienna.  “Sydneys” soon became “the spot” to be in Atlanta.  Doyle cooked for such people as Tennessee Williams, Walter Matthau, King Fisal (King of Saudi Arabia), Jimmy Carter and Richard Dreyfuss.  During his time with Sydney Doyle helped him open and staff two other restaurants “Spencers” in Marietta, and “The Château” in Buck head.  After 20 great years Sydney retired and sold his restaurants.  Doyle went on to work for another great friend, John Cappozoli.  “Capo’s Café” in Virginia Highlands also became famous in the Atlanta dinner scene (It was Katie Couric’s favorite place).  After 31 years of experience in fine dining Doyle returned to Murphy and purchased the Oak Barrel.  The name was changed and Doyle’s Cedar Hill Restaurant was born.  Since the grand opening, July of 2002, the response has been overwhelming.  Thank you for being a part of what will soon become a legend.