Status Update: Operation Ramsay's Dining Spot - MacGregor's Restaurant: Remains in Service?
In the latest episode of Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, which aired on June 11 on Fox at 9 pm ET/PT, the renowned chef was called in to help the new owner of MacGregor's Restaurant navigate the departure of the former owner.
Located on the waterfront of the Susquehanna River, MacGregor's Restaurant has been serving upscale-casual American and fish-focused fare for over 35 years. The restaurant offers a variety of seafood delicacies, such as Baltimore crab fluffs, crab dip, crab claws, roasted corn and clam chowder, and smashburgers and sandwiches including a crab cake sandwich.
However, the restaurant's reputation has taken a hit recently, with very negative reviews on Google and Tripadvisor. Customers have complained about overpriced drinks, a lack of a menu to check prices, rude staff, and an overall unpleasant experience, describing it as a scam and advising others to avoid it. As of publication, MacGregor's Restaurant has a 4.0 rating on Google Reviews, with 1,737 reviews.
Upon investigation, Gordon Ramsay discovered moldy leftovers, frozen produce, and a storage room filled with the late owner's discarded items. The new owner, burdened by the past and up to her neck in debt, continues to miss her former boss while allowing her head chef (and boyfriend) to cut corners in the kitchen.
Despite these challenges, some reviewers have praised the renovation of MacGregor's Restaurant, with mixed opinions about food quality, wait time, and attentiveness from the staff. One reviewer noted that the rockfish tacos and Maryland fried chicken at MacGregor's Restaurant are "great choices," while another reviewer said that the food was "very good" but there "wasn't enough of it for the price."
Episodes of Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service can be watched on-demand on Hulu. However, there is no information provided about the current operational status of MacGregor's Restaurant or other establishments such as Parthenon, Caffe Boa, or Mrs. White's Golden Rule Café.
Whether MacGregor's Restaurant will be able to turn its fortunes around remains to be seen. With Gordon Ramsay's guidance, the new owner has a chance to orchestrate a fresh start for the iconic restaurant. Only time will tell if the changes made will be enough to win back the trust of its customers and restore MacGregor's Restaurant to its former glory.
