Member Reviews
Fantastic dinner
Staff was great, food and wine were fantastic, owners on site to make sure everything is superb.
Business Description from the Web
Looking for a truly unique dining experience? Look no further! McEwen's on Monroe promises exciting food, great service and an atmosphere that is as unique as the menu. McEwen's on Monroe has made its mark by offering the very best in food and wine while capturing an atmosphere of casual elegance. Our cuisine is Southern in spirit, utilizing fresh local ingredients along with hints of the...
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Bistro-like atmosphere and service make McEwen's one of downtown's most comfortable restaurants. Its two chefs make lunch and dinner quite different experiences. Lunch offers excellent sandwiches, such as the grilled yellowfin tuna with Creole aioli and the roasted chicken salad. Salads include the savory grilled apple salad, and there is also a good selection of soups. Dinners are more...
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Posted by wcities
on August 17, 2008
Editorial Reviews from the web
Owner Mac Edwards and his philosophy of fine dining in short pants set the tone for this downtown favorite, which prides itself on innovative new Southern cuisine, a great wine list and a comfortable, unpretentious atmosphere. The menu includes pan-seared scallops piccata with cheddar grits, sweet-potato-crusted catfish with Creole honey mustard, and seasonal dishes. The wine list is extensive...
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Posted by gayot
on July 02, 2007
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My boyfriend and I were visiting Memphis for one (very cold) evening, and made a reservation here. We ordered a salad and fried oysters to start and both had fish entrees (miso sea bass and sweet potato crusted cod) - all of which was great. The warm biscuits (in lieu of bread) are awesome too, and were refilled when we quickly polished off the first basket. The staff was very nice and...
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Posted by dww4
on April 21, 2009, (Edited January 19, 2009)
I read about McEwan's on the Fodor's site. I checked out the menu and called for a reservation. The man who answered was warm and kind and told me he would be able to find us a table even though it was Friday night. When I arrived the bartender said hello and immediately came from behind the bar to seat us. We were greeted and told the specials immediately. The ambience was warm and refined...
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Posted by reebs8
on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 04, 2008)
My wife an I have enjoyed this restaurant many times. Wine list is excellent and the food is great. Also the best upscale lunch in downtown memphis.
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+ Wine & food
Posted by tjherring
on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 30, 2006)