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McEwen's on Monroe, Memphis, TN

McEwen's on Monroe

4.9
4.9
2097 Reviews
$30 and under
Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 excellent sandwiches, salads and business entrees, while dinner leans toward the more elaborate and inventive. Our commitment to a relaxed atmosphere and charming personality has enabled McEwen’s on Monroe to become one of Downtown’s most comfortable restaurants. Employing a knowledgeable and attentive staff always at the ready. In addition to the bar and dining room, our wine cellar is available for parties up to 20 people.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 527-7085
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joe Cartwright
  • Catering
    McEwen's On Monroe specializes in lunch catering. Call 901.527.7085 or see catering description at http://www.mcewensmemphis.com/
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful wine cellar seats comfortably up to 20 people. Please see Cellar description at our website www.mcewensonmonroe.com or call the restaurant at 901.527.7085. For larger groups please call the restaurant for other options.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    2ND & MONROE
  • Parking details
    Valet parking for an $8 fee available Monday thru Saturday, 5:30 till close. Street and Public Garage parking available at all times.
  • Public transit
    Main Street Trolley stop is less than half block from restaurant entrance. Trolley stop located at Monroe and Mid America Mall.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,097 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Overall

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Service

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Value

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Innovative

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Lively

  • Memphis

    Best Overall

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Service

  • Memphis

    Best Value

  • Memphis

    Innovative

  • Memphis

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
McEwen's on Monroe offers a delightful dining experience, praised for its "amazing food" and "wonderful service." Patrons appreciate the "creative dishes" and "excellent selection" of wine. The ambiance is described as both welcoming and comfortable, making it an ideal spot for both casual and special occasions. Valet parking is available.

2,097 Reviews
  1. Bruce

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a quiet table by the window. Service was outstanding. The tenderloin was perfect. One of the best we have eaten lately. Also loved the brownie dessert.

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  2. Jeanne

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    McEwens is our go to every time we are in Memphis. Food is excellent, David the bartender is one of the best and all of the staff are wonderful. It never disappoints!

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  3. Katie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The duck enchiladas were amazing! 

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  4. Laura

    Houston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails, food and wine were excellent! Redfish was one of the best we’ve had. Really a great night.

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  5. ZZ

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating to a large party, excellent customer service and amazing food!

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  6. Jayland

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my fiancée out for a nice birthday dinner and it was perfect. Our server was very polite and knowledgeable. The food and the drinks were delicious. I look forward to visiting again and trying different options on the menu.

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  7. Alan

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place to go when visiting Memphis, and they are always full up.

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  8. Kelly

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, as usual! We had someone in our party with severe allergies, and the staff made sure that everything was prepared safely! They went above and beyond to make the experience wonderful, and the food was awesome!

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  9. natalie

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food didn’t disappoint. My friend and I ordered the special for our entree and started with a salad.. we cleaned our plates 🤤

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  10. Volodia

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice ambiance and good service. Food was hit and miss… Whole Appetizer Menu was boring. Sides on my Entree were like warm, at best. They did fix this right away for us. Other food was all very good, not quite great.

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McEwen's on Monroe is rated 4.9 stars by 2097 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for McEwen's on Monroe

120 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2ND & MONROE
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Valet parking for an $8 fee available Monday thru Saturday, 5:30 till close. Street and Public Garage parking available at all times.
  • Public transit
    Main Street Trolley stop is less than half block from restaurant entrance. Trolley stop located at Monroe and Mid America Mall.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Cartwright
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (901) 527-7085
  • Catering
    McEwen's On Monroe specializes in lunch catering. Call 901.527.7085 or see catering description at http://www.mcewensmemphis.com/
  • Private party facilities
    Our beautiful wine cellar seats comfortably up to 20 people. Please see Cellar description at our website www.mcewensonmonroe.com or call the restaurant at 901.527.7085. For larger groups please call the restaurant for other options.
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