McGrath's Reviews

McGrath's has an overall rating of 1.7 based on 23 reviews. Customer feedback on McGrath's is mixed.

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All McGrath's Reviews (23)
hello_susana088
May 17, 2026
"Drinks were disappointing"
I went to the bar hoping for a decent drink, but it wasn’t great. My cocktail was mostly ice and had about no flavor, and the drinks overall tasted kind of off and weak. Service was slow too, so we were sitting around waiting longer than expected. I just don’t think it was worth the money
rosa_Sherman74
May 13, 2026
"Wish I’d Picked Somewhere Else"
I went to McGrath’s Fish House thinking it would be an easy choice for dinner, but I kind of regretted it once we sat down and looked at the menu. The food itself was fine, nothing terrible, but it felt like the options were limited unless you were fully in the mood for the usual seafood dishes.

I kept wishing there were more sides or a few better non-fish choices, especially since not everyone at our table was excited about seafood. We all found something eventually, but it felt more like settling than actually picking what we wanted. Not a bad place, just probably not where I’d spend my money again with a group
charles_Anderson74
May 06, 2026
"Am I the only one who..."
Am I the only one who feels like the bathroom kind of sets the tone? It was a bit messy when I visited, which wasn’t great. The food was still okay, though, so it wasn’t a total letdown.
Kayla-may
April 30, 2026
"I went to McGrath's Fish House and..."
I went to McGrath's Fish House and thought it was solid for the price. The portions were decent, and the fish tasted fresh, which is always a big plus. It’s not the cheapest seafood spot around, but it still felt like a good value overall. Service was fine too, though there was a small delay that seemed preventable. Nothing major, though. I’d go back again.
nicole_Troy77
April 22, 2026
"I was trying to be patient at first..."
I was trying to be patient at first, and I thought maybe it would end up being worth the wait, but no, actually, the wait was just way too long and it kind of ruined the whole experience.
RickFaulk_26
April 08, 2026
"The food was okay overall, nothing really bad..."
The food was okay overall, nothing really bad. The staff came off a little unfriendly at first, although I might’ve just caught them on a busy or off day. Still, I wish the service had felt a bit more welcoming.
David-griffin
April 03, 2026
"I ordered takeout and made up my..."
I ordered takeout and made up my mind after the first bite. The food was cold, soggy, and they forgot the sauce. The fish tasted like it had been sitting around way too long. For what I paid, it really wasn’t worth it
jeremymarion0583
March 28, 2026
"Good food, just wish there was more..."
The food tasted good, no complaints there, but the portions felt a little on the small side. I left still kind of wanting a bit more..
Steve-jameson
March 18, 2026
"Decent meal, but slower than I expected"
The food was alright—kind of what I’d expect from a typical casual spot, nothing that really stood out compared to other places I’ve tried. Service was slow, though, which made the whole experience feel a bit less enjoyable. Not bad overall, just not somewhere I’d rush back to.
damian1997
March 15, 2026
"Fine if you’re not bringing kids"
The food was decent, so I’ll give them that, though for the wait, I guess I was hoping it would feel a little more worth it. It just didn’t come across as very family friendly for us. There wasn’t much to keep the kids occupied, and the staff was polite enough, even if they had that rushed vibe where you can tell they’d rather you not linger. We ended up feeling like we needed to eat fast and get out. Probably a perfectly okay spot for adults, but I wouldn’t choose it again for a family dinner with younger kids.
hello_denise135
February 28, 2026
"Pretty disappointed with how bland everything was"
I was let down by the food. The fish tasted really plain, like it barely had any seasoning at all, and even the fries were oddly flavorless. I was expecting something much better, but the whole meal just felt boring, dry, and kind of sad to eat.
Ofelia_holt90
February 25, 2026
"Service was okay-ish"
The servers seemed nice and all, but we kind of had to flag them down a few times when we needed stuff. It wasn’t a bad experience or anything, just felt like they weren’t totally keeping an eye on things
hello_james359
February 21, 2026
"I asked about my allergy before ordering..."
I asked about my allergy before ordering, and I got different answers from different staff members, which made me really uneasy. There wasn’t a clear allergen menu to check, and even the little details, like whether something was cooked separately or not, seemed uncertain. It felt like they were guessing, so I ended up leaving without eating. Disappointing.
amanda.Breslin
February 21, 2026
"Wish I’d Read the Reviews First"
I kind of regret not checking the reviews before coming here. My fish came out barely warm, almost like it had been sitting for a while before it got to the table. Disappointing.
davidbrinlee5304
February 19, 2026
"Parking were such a headache"
I drove around for a while trying to find a spot, but nothing was opening up. The parking situation were just too frustrating, so I ended up leaving.
debra_Kirksey02
February 17, 2026
"I came in with high hopes, mostly because..."
I came in with high hopes, mostly because the daily specials sounded like the main event. But the one I actually wanted had already disappeared way too early, like it vanished in the first act, and the backup option they offered didn’t really feel like a deal at all.
The slow service just added to the drama, so by the end I was more irritated than hungry. I’m not asking for anything fancy, but if you’re advertising daily specials, they should feel worth showing up for. I probably won’t make the effort to check them out again...
BrittneyMarashi
February 06, 2026
"Pretty consistent, but not my favorite"
I’ve been here a few times now, and it’s been pretty much the same each visit. The food is fine, but nothing I’d go out of my way for. Compared to a couple of other spots I usually go to, this place feels a bit more average. Service can be decent one day and kind of slow or off the next, so it’s a little hit or miss.
michael1994
February 03, 2026
"The place just felt kind of dirty to..."
The place just felt kind of dirty to me, haha. I didn’t really feel comfortable eating there, so I ended up not wanting to stay
martha_Odell77
January 01, 2026
"I booked a table on McGrath's for..."
I booked a table on McGrath's for Friday night and got the confirmation email, so I figured we were all set, haha.
When we got there, the host couldn’t find the reservation anywhere. I showed them the email, but we still ended up waiting almost 45 minutes. There wasn’t much of an apology either, just kind of a shrug.
The food might be totally fine, but the whole reservation system felt pointless. If the website doesn’t actually save the table, I’m not sure why it’s an option. I probably won’t use it again.
Leroy.pope
January 01, 2026
"I went to McGrath’s Fish House for..."
I went to McGrath’s Fish House for happy hour and left annoyed. It wasn’t even very busy. Still, the service was really slow. We had to ask twice just to get water.

The happy hour food came out kind of cold. The portions were smaller than I expected too. Drinks took forever. Maybe they were just having a bad day, but it felt like a waste of time and money. I wouldn’t go back for happy hour.

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