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.
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.
Always worth the drive to get there for this culinary magnificence. Amazing food paired with sweeping lake views & friendly service make for an incomparable dining experience.
Malheureusement nous ne savions pas que seul le menu brunch est disponible le dimanche.Le site n'en fait pas mention.
Déçus du menu car on avait déjeuner.
Beau décor & ambiance chaleureuse.
L'Auberge McGowan est tout simplement un splendide endroit. Le personnel y est très accueillant & professionnel. Comme à l'habitude, on y a très bien mangé. À chaque fois, c'est un plaisir d'y retourner. Merci à toute l'équipe!
What a beautiful renovation! Representing the History of Georgeville & the Inn with black & white photos from the mid eighteen hundreds offers Guests an experiance beyond Culinary. Definately a five star event. Everybody was so friendly, our waiter in particular. The food was delicious. & the View!! Wow.
We've eaten indoors & out on the Terrace, both Venues excellant. Once we even had outdoor Entertainment, an enhanced experiance for sure. We will be back for sure with friends & Family, to pass on the word.
La bouffe, l'ambiance & le service est remarquable!
On y retourne oui, le site est enchanteur. Mention spéciale à Geneviève toujours agréable & professionnel son service!
While the setting is lovely & the restaurant itself is nicely presented, the food was overpriced & in our case the fish was dry & the fries were over cooked & cold. $50 for fish & chips is a bit much. The portion could have been larger, but meal was expensive for what it was.
Beautiful setting, wonderful re-do of the former inn. A brunch menu would have been nice, but the lunch menu selections were good. Service was pleasant.
