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Auberge McGowan

Magog
4.6$$ & $$$

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Auberge McGowan Magog Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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The McGowan Inn opens its doors to a living room with a wood-burning fireplace and a bar, where you can enjoy a drink or a good coffee. The adjoining dining room, completely glazed, and the large terrace offer a magnificent view of Lake Memphremagog. The Inn also offers a private room that can accommodate a group of 12 people for a meeting or for a meal taken in complete privacy.

Local products are featured, including fine herbs from the Inn's garden and organic vegetables from the Jardin du Quartier, which holds a farmers' market on Saturdays in Georgeville.

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Reviews for Auberge McGowan

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Review Summary

Auberge McGowan is described as a stunning lakeside retreat with a recently renovated, stylish interior and breathtaking views over Lake Memphremagog, providing a setting that elevates every meal. The food generally earns high praise for quality, flavor and careful presentation, with diners enjoying everything from brunch and lunch on the terrace to refined dinners and a well regarded table d'hote, though a few notes mention small portions for the price and some inconsistency on off nights. Service is repeatedly described as warm, attentive and professional, yet a number of visits flag occasional delays, less refined service during peak times, or menu rigidity for vegetarians. The terrace ambiance is a highlight, often described as serene with sunsets, though summer evenings can bring loud live music on the terrace that makes conversation difficult. Overall, the location, decor and cuisine combine to make it a memorable experience worth returning to despite occasional price concerns and brief service snags.
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5.0

We had a wonderful lunch at Auberge McGowan .
The food , the service, & the site are wonderful....
We'll go back & maybe even spend a few days.

Jul 6, 2022
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5.0

Un excellent lunch sur votre terrasse, c'était magique! Le soleil, le lac & un service impeccable.
Merci & à la prochaine.

Jul 3, 2022
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5.0

Beautiful setting!! Highly recommend Lunch on the Patio.
Limited Dinner menu. Tho Pizza & Ricotts Gnocci were both delicious, we would like to see more choice. The "View" of the Harbor was worth it!!

Jul 1, 2022
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4.5

Very enjoyable, leisurely lunch on the terrace. Food & facility much improved.

May 23, 2022
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5.0

Service super, Geneviève & Simon sont très attentionnés. Bouffe succulente!
Seul bémol, j'avais appelé la veille pour m'assurer d'avoir une certaine table. On me l'avait promise mais à notre arrivée, la table demandée était prise par un autre couple. Étant donné que nous fêtions une occasion très spéciale, nous étions déçus. Il aurait suffit de mettre un carton réservée?
Pour le reste, ce fut un lunch mémorable.

May 14, 2022
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5.0

WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!!

Brought my mom for Mother's Day dinner & we LOVED it! Service & food were perfect. Our server Natasha even asked us what we wanted the service rhyme to be,... fast, evenly timed or drawn-out. AMAZING! We ordered the steak & duck dishes that were on the current Table d'hôte. The portions were generous & the food quality excellent. Exactly what we were hoping for. Can't say enough about how great our experience was from start to finish. We made reservations to go back for lunch before leaving the region. Definitely recommend to anyone. Cheers!

May 10, 2022
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5.0

Accueil chaleureux, décor enchanteur, très beau menu lunch, & surtout un service impeccable.

Dec 17, 2021
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4.5

Bon endroit pour le lunch. On se sentait en vacances!

Jul 12, 2021