Michael R McCarty’s Restaurant

McCarty’s is our «go to» for lunch or dinner when we want to relax and enjoy really good food! The atmosphere is cozy — whether inside at the bar, a table in the dining room or on the porch. We’re in West Palm for the season. We’ve been to McCarty’s a few times a week since December. Most recently watching Super Tuesday results while swilling a martini with terrific steak tartare!
Michael McCarty, the proprietor, always takes time to speak to us. Feels like home!

We were a group of 8 with a 730 pm reservation. We were put in a side room with a waiter with only one other table? Unfortunately it took us 1 and a half hours to get our appetizers, certain salads never came and we walked out 2 hours later never having seen our entrees.
We were told Mr McCarty would come apologize but learned he was never there to do so.
We discussed our exit strategy with the on duty manager and paid for only our wine.
Truly one of the worst experiences In recent memory .
We were able to head to a restaurant that was happy to have us.

Terrible food. This place was redone and the food has gone downhill. So sad… it was a favorite of mine. Maybe they changed the chef. Will not return. And, it was empty. Hope they improve.

HORRENDOUS PLACE!
Please avoid going there. Our food was terrible. The chicken was uncooked, pink and with a bad smell. Vegetables mush and over salted. There was a cockroach running on the restaurant floor. Disgusting! There are too many cleaner restaurants in Palm Beach to go before Michael McCarty’s!
Stay away from this place.

Fantastic! Best spot on the Island. Michael is charming. The food is absolutely fantastic! The restaurant is the epitome of Palm Beach chic.

This was the first time I have visited Michael R McCarty’s and it definitely will not be the last! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful with an atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Compliments to the Chef, the meatloaf and mashed potatoes were out of this world. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable!!! What a wonderful experience!

It’s like dining in a nursing home. Service was awful.

TERRIBLE!
I found a finger nail as I was chewing on my food. Almost threw up!
OMG !! I left and will never go back to this pigsty!
Stay away from here! Besides the poor service they have hygiene ZERO!

Really good, comfortable reataurant. Food is also very good – chicken hash and meatloaf comfort foods absolutely as good as the «21» Club. Good menu and everything I’ve ever had ws superior. Try it; you’ll enjoy your evening!

It is summer and they are closed. I hope they take the time to clean both the restaurant and the menu. The place is a good location and can be nice. It is as old as its clientele and needs to breath life into its offerings and maybe some younger people will start coming in?

Our group of six arrived at our 7:30 reservation time on a Saturday night. The restaurant was near empty, which I found concerning. However, our waiter Danny was attentive and took good care of us. The wine list was okay and prices were average to a bit more. My gin and tonic came in a little glass… maybe eight oz. Considering it cost $ 12 I was not happy. The menu appears to offer a limited though interesting diversity of items. I was disappointed that the two fish offerings were Salmon and Tuna… nothing fresh from the ocean at their doorstep. We all had an appetizer, entrée, and desert. Everyone was quite pleased and the pleasant ambiance of the room was clearly a plus. The bill came to $ 134 per couple, pre-​tip.
If there was one thing I think they should work on, it’s the bathrooms. They are out the rear end of the restaurant down a long shabby corridor into the lobby of the Royal Poinciana Center. The men’s room (I don’t know about the ladies room) is in need of some paint and rehab.

I love the décor and the menu is solid and very unpretentious. Great outdoor patio despite the parking lot view. Very attractive bar and a nice tropical feel with candlelight inside. Have enjoyed everything I have tried especIally the fried green tomatoes and the meatloaf Dress up or go casual. A perfect venue in my opinion.

Michael McCarty’s food is pretty good for a nicer burger joint. It is casual and has dependable food. I wouldn’t go for the food though, it has a great bar and is one of the best places to go for nightlife as a ²⁰⁄₃₀ something on the island. Only a few blocks walk from cucinas it is fun and everyone you know will be there. Definitely check it out

Worst service I have ever had. Could be awesome if they gave a damn but they just don’t. What a shame.

I got food poisoning here and I know I’m not the only one.

A neat, pub type atmosphere and a wonderful watering hole for late night drinks. Great for lunch or at best a burger at dinner. The food beyond lunch fare is really disappointing from my perspective and not well thought out. Not a place to expect anything close to fine dining. Just get the burger!
The service is very friendly but not efficient. No refills typically and be prepared to continue to ask for another drink they just don’t notice or care. It is so kick back and casual. Again, a great burger or tuna salad at lunch but I would not recommend for dinner specials or menu.
Sit at the bar or outside and have some drinks. Be prepared to track down the waitress or waiter for everything you need. But, you always get a warm smile, and friendly thanks for your business and it will be most sincere. A local type place more than one I would recommend to a visitor with expectations of good — great food, ambiance and service.

Had my first lunch ever there today as I usually just meet a friend of mine at the bar… which I love. I had the open faced meatloaf and it was absolutely delicious. The service was prompt and courteous. My girl and I were in and out of there in ½ an hour and completely satisfied! Very reasonable prices as well. Will eat there more often for sure.

Disappointing. Everything. Food. Service. Drinks. Bathroom. And, we paid $ 80 for the privilege of eating there.

Have been here multiple times now, including for dinner, late-​night, and twice for New Year’s Eve. The food is consistently very good. The atmosphere depends on what time of day you’re there, but it’s always great for people-​watching. The bartenders are always friendly and pour you a nice drink. A great spot in Palm Beach no matter the occasion.

It’s a restaurant but also a nightclub (after about 11:30pm), and has a great new private room for your personal par-​taaay.
I am older now so I enjoy the early, simple dinner (anything from mac and cheese, to a steak, to a burger, to fish, to meatloaf, chicken, even scrambled eggs and bacon!) vs. the late night scene, but I have done both, and they are both good.
During peak season, i.e., when college kids are home from school over Christmas and Spring Break, the social scene here is pretty terrific and because McCarty’s is so local, getting home is just not a problem — whether that means you drive yourself, walk, or call for a cab.
Outdoor seating is also plus, so is the Graters ice cream on the dessert menu! If you don’t know what this is, ASK! You won’t be disappointed.