McEwen's On Monroe

McEwen's On Monroe
Restaurant Cuisine: Southwestern, American
120 Monroe
Memphis, TN 38103
#2
of 897 restaurants in Memphis
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
169% Recommend
9Overall9Food
8.5Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:McEwen’s on Monroe is passionate. Passionate about food, passionate about wine, and passionate about creating a place you long to come back to again and again. An eclectic blend of styles with the largest emphasis on Southern food raised to new and unusual heights. Lunch offers a wide array of ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
McEwen's On Monroe Map

Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
169% Recommend
9Overall9Food
8.5Food
Overall
  • My husband and I enjoyed our visit to McEwen's on Monroe.
  • If you are looking for a very affordable and delicious fish restaurant, check out Humdingers.
  • Always a great experience.
  • McEwans will be added to our list of great restaurants in Memphis to be revisited.
  • You cannot go wrong with this place.
  • Overall a fantastic experience and the food is some of the best in the city.
  • Wonderful experience....Everything on the plate was treat.
  • One of our favorite restaurants.
  • Everyone thought the restaurant was a special find and really contributed to the great night we had.
  • This is a wonderful "little" place.
  • Great place.
  • I would definately recommend this restaurant and would look forward to going back
  • The best restaurant we visited in Memphis for food and atmosphere.
  • I highly recommend this restaurant.
  • My experience at McEwen's was wonderful.
  • One of my very favorite restaurants.
  • Amazing experience!
  • This is one of the best restaurants in Memphis.
  • This is my favorite place to sit down and eat in Memphis.
  • After dining here several times, it is probably my favorite restaurant in Memphis
  • Great spot with fantastic ambience and food.
Food
  • The food is wonderful and was cooked to perfection.
  • Overall we enjoyed our meal however the spring roll appetizer was very disappointing.
  • The best vegetarian meal in Memphis!
  • Excellent food, ideal for a special meal
  • The food is spectacular.
  • food is delicious and prepared with a skilled and creative flair.
  • This was a lovely dinner with great service.
  • The food was very good and the atmosphere was very festive.
  • The food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful!
  • The scallops (two) we had in the appetizer were fantastic, if sparse....They just opened in Cordova and we have been twice and have really enjoyed our meals.
  • Food is consistently outstanding.
  • Excellent food, great menu, great service & outstanding martinis!
  • The food and service was very good.
  • The impeccable service was matched by fabulous food.
  • The chilean sea bass was awesome, as was the mushroom salad.
  • Great food and good wine list, would recommend to anyone.
  • Excellent food and service!
  • The food and service were excellent.
  • We had absolutely the best meal we have ever had at McEwans on Monroe.
  • Overall a fantastic experience and the food is some of the best in the city.
  • You will pay for a great meal...rest assured you will receive a great meal.
  • Beautiful food and great service.
  • I have always liked the food and have never been disappointed.
  • The food was outstanding....The duck and lamb were also very good.
  • Very good food and friendly service
  • Must order items are fried oysters, sweet potato crusted catfish, and banana cream pie.
  • Food was delicious and prepared well.
  • We had a great early dinner....The food was really excellent.
  • The food was delicious and creative....Both dishes were outstanding....The barbecued shrimp appetizer was excellent;
  • My two companions loved their meals.
  • I had sweet potato crusted catfish with macaroni & cheese and collard greens....It was excellent, the flavors were so well balanced....The desserts that were created by Jenny, one word, incredible.
  • Duck was the best I have ever had....Salmon was also outstanding.
  • The food was impeccable.
  • We had several small plates, including the scallops, bbq shrimp, meatballs, and risotto....The grits were so-so but the scallops were great....just a bit pricey at $13 for the small plate.
  • An intimate restaurant with great atmosphere and good food.
  • An absolutely wonderful dinner!
  • The food is excellent, with occasional local specials, and in-season items.
  • It was extremely tasty.
  • great seafood, especially after a few days of BBQ....Kids enjoyed pasta which was topped off by the best peach cobbler we've had in quite some time!
  • Locally owned, unique, awesome food.
  • Great food.
  • Lovely dinner!
  • Food was great, service was good.
  • I did not think the duck was particularly exciting nor distictive in taste....The desserts on the other hand were lovely to look at and to consume.
  • Great food, good wine list
  • After dining here several times, it is probably my favorite restaurant in Memphis
  • It's all good.
Service
  • The service was great as well.
  • Attentive and friendly service;
  • The owners and wait staff are all wonderful!
  • This was a lovely dinner with great service.
  • The food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful!
  • The service was very good.
  • Service was helpful, efficient and courteous.
  • The impeccable service was matched by fabulous food.
  • Excellent food, great menu, great service & outstanding martinis!
  • The food and service was very good.
  • Excellent food and service!
  • The food and service were excellent....The service was great also.
  • The Host was delightful, the bartender mixed drinks exactly to order
  • Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
  • the service is attentive and most gracious.
  • Beautiful food and great service.
  • The waitstaff was very attentive and personable.
  • Very good food and friendly service
  • Great service.
  • The service was excellent.
  • Our waitress was lovely too -
  • Food was great, service was good.
  • The food was outstanding, and great service.
Ambience
  • The food was very good and the atmosphere was very festive.
  • The food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful!
  • Small, cozy dining room.
  • The atmosphere was comfortable for a special occasion or for anyone interested in fine dining with a contemporary southern flare.
  • The atmosphere was one of relaxation and elegance at the same time.
  • An intimate restaurant with great atmosphere and good food.
  • Service is always professional, and we enjoy the casual pub-like atmosphere.
  • Great atmosphere.
Value
  • too much of a hassle and too expensive for the rather plain main dishes....If you are looking for a very affordable and delicious fish restaurant, check out Humdingers.

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