Reviews for McGowan's Lounge & Restaurant

02/08/2025 - Toby J.
I was surprised by the negative reviews because my experience here was incredible. The drinks were strong and delicious, and the ceviche was the best I've ever tasted. The friendly service and vibrant outdoor atmosphere made it a memorable stop during my time at the beach, and I can't wait to return.

05/10/2024 - Irina Y.
super good

10/27/2014 - Lauderdale Resident
Stopped in for quick drink. Mistake. Poor slow service, way overpriced drinks
and seviche was cooked and served with hard corn kernels???
15% tip added to bill (server was the lady owner).
$160.00 later we left wondering what just happened!!

01/09/2012 - Theo peters
Cliff Notes Version:
1. Was over charged and not given a itemized receipt.
2. Poor quality food and not whats displayed on menu.
3. Poor service.

I am a local and have gone to this place about 3-6 times a year for the past five years or so. Most every time, I would give this place a solid 5 or 6 out of a scale from 1-10. However the past few times that I have been there, the quality of the experience has lessened.

I was there yesterday and as I walked in I was immediately told that I had to order a drink or food as if I were being treated like a vagrant (although I was well dressed). I ordered a mixed drink that they charged me $9 for! I sat outside and was going to order food, but nobody came to my table. When someone finally came to my table about 15 minutes later, I was told to move to another table. Ordering and receiving food took some time considering the place wasn’t that busy. The food wasn’t very good, probably about the worst I had ever had their. My $15 shrimp cocktail were rubbery and I ordered a prime steak cut with basmati rice, but what I got was a poor quality tough skirt steak on what tasted like cheap processed uncle bens instant rice. Then the check came… They didn’t include an itemized receipt!!! When I asked for it, they had already included 15% gratuity, but didn’t tell me until I asked for the itemized receipt, then they over charged me for the crappy skirt steak, $17.99 for horrible quality skirt steak and instant rice!!!

I am not going back to this place! There are plenty of other local spots on the boardwalk that deserve my hard earned money!