McGuires Irish Pub

I've been to McGuire's several times over several years of vacationing in Destin.  Every year I remain impressed and have a great experience.  The restaurant offers a unique experience, offering Prime steaks, excellently prepared, and served by well mannered and attentive servers.  Though the service and steaks are close close to that of fine dining experience, the ambiance is far from it.  

Recently, I enjoyed the smoked ribs, which I thought were very good.  My wife enjoyed the fillet, which she had prepared Medium.  It too was properly cooked and ranked high on her list of steaks.

Our kids (8 and 6) also enjoyed their time and food.  I look forward to next visit.

Overall, I rated this restaurant a 5 star, which I don't take lightly.  There is really something on the menu for everyone.  From top notch steaks which can best Ruth Chris, Morton's, and other well known steak houses, to corn dogs for the kids.  Service is excellent.  Ambiance is fun and relaxed.

If you didn't already get this from the other reviews - this place was on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives! AND there's over a million bucks of dollar bills hanging from the ceiling. no joke.

Okay, so McGuire's is known for their burgers, but I've experienced them and they really aren't that great. They get such rave reviews and constitute the main portion of the menu, but I found that they aren't anything super special.

But, don't get me wrong because I LOVE McGuire's. The atmosphere is fun, the service is pretty good, and their brown bread with honey butter is delicious...I'm just not a fan of their burgers. In my next visit to McGuire's after having tried their namesake, I opted for a grilled chicken sandwich (w. swiss and bacon) instead, which  was much better and is now my usual order there. Maybe it's because I'm not a huge burger person? - I dunno.

Definitely give McGuire's a try if you're in the Destin area. It's a nice change of pace from the over-abundance of seafood restaurants.

About once per month some of my clients come to Destin to do a personal day trading mentorship with me.
Even though it seems I am constantly on a diet, lunchtime is always the Monday treat at McGuire's.
18c bean soup to start. Homemade beers are fantastic. It is difficult to order anything but the bar b que prime rib since you can smell it cooking a mile away.
I have never left the place without taking something back in a doggie bag.
Alex L Wasilewski, CEO Puretick.