How Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service transformed Maryland restaurant called MacGregor's

Episode 4 of Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service was released on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. The episode documented the chef transforming a restaurant called MacGregor's in Maryland. Ramsay and his team restored the restaurant into a four-star dining experience.

Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service follows the legendary chef as he revives failing restaurants. He goes to the roots of the problem, identifies what the failing project needs, and provides it.

While the latest restaurant on the show, MacGregor's was facing financial and management issues, it had potential. The restaurant was previously renowned for its seafood and sea views. In Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service, the restaurant was restored to its full glory and regained its popular status. This was reflected in the Google reviews.

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How was MacGregor's transformed in Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service episode 4?

When Gordon Ramsay entered the restaurant, he walked up to the fridge and discovered chili that had been molding away. He also found packs of frozen mac and cheese, shrimp, and crab. The chef was shocked since the MacGregor's was supposed to be a seafood restaurant.

As he continued walking around the restaurant, he discovered that it was a health hazard and many of its surfaces had bacteria and were unhygienic.

MacGregor's was founded in 1987 by a man called Dan and the restaurant had a smooth running until it was bought by a staff member named Stephanie. The new owner had worked at the restaurant for 23 years before purchasing it and taking over the day-to-day operations.

However, she was unable to keep up with the $1.5 million loan looming over her and had to employ her family members to run it. Her mother, Sharon, assumed the role of the bookkeeper while her boyfriend, Mike, became the Head Chef with no culinary experience at all.

Gordon first observed the restaurant's operation through the camera located in the kitchen, and he then sent alums from Hell's Kitchen as customers to test it. He asked one of them to mention that they had a shellfish allergy, but he was surprised to see that the dish, which wasn't supposed to have shellfish, was cooked over a grill that wasn't cleaned. He saw the risk of cross-contamination and how it could prove to be fatal for someone with an actual allergy.

When Ramsay met Stephanie, he called her out on it and criticized her use of frozen shrimp and crabs when her property was right by the sea. He asked her to take the agency into her own hands and reprimand Mike in order to make the restaurant reach its fullest potential. He also encouraged her to let go of the past, as she had shown reluctance in transforming the restaurant, wanting to preserve its legacy.

Meanwhile, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service team worked on its interiors and exteriors, transforming the restaurant's look. Stephanie chatted with the kitchen staff and implemented the changes Gordon Ramsay explained to her. The chef also prepared a new seafood menu for the restaurant and tutored Mike on making crab linguine.

After making the essential changes, Gordon reopened the restaurant and saw the customers leaving happily. Concluding his transformational journey, Gordon left with some tips for Mike and Stephanie.

After MacGregor's was reopened, it thrived and received great reviews on Google. They also have a website where people can make reservations and see the menu. The restaurant now boasts a 4-star rating and a good reputation among the locals.

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New episodes of Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service come out on Wednesdays at 9 pm ET on FOX.