If you are looking for an intimate dining experience McEwens Memphis is the place to be! They offer valet parking! The food was excellent, the half bird was well-cooked and the mashed potatoes, and green beans were delicious. My favorite part of the night was the Oreo cheesecake for dessert! Please please asked for the biscuits, you will thank me later !! The service was excellent!! The waiter came to my table multiple times to make sure I was okay and asked how was the food. read more

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Oh my! The rib-eye is melt-in-your-mouth tender, cooked to perfection, with the most amazing seasoning! Wine prices reasonable for a restaurant with a good selection as well. My husband had the pork Oso Bucco. It was fall-off the bone moist and savory. Thomas and Mary, our waitstaff , made the whole experience that much more enjoyable. They gave us suggestions that were spot on, no pretense, and were entertaining as well. This is a DONT MISS spot when in town! We thought we had left our credit card there, and they even called back during off hours to tell us they searched but couldn't find it. We did find it later that day... read more

McEwen's Memphis - Old fashioned, wine & champagne NYE toast - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

This a cute establishment in the heart of downtown Memphis. I booked this restaurant for a group of friends visiting. The staff was very professional and was able to accommodate our party. I'm so upset I didn't take a picture of the Fried Green Tomatoes. OMG! They were amazing. Literally AMAZING! That was my favorite thing from here. I'm sure you are wondering why did I give them 3 stars. Let's get into it. I ordered the sweet potato crusted catfish. It was a little disappointing. For some reason I was expecting a real crust. It was shredded sweet potatoes stuck to the fish. I'm a crispy fish lover with a good crust. Nothing about this gave me crust. It was under seasoned. My macaroni was very bland and not cheesy at all. The collards were the best thing on the plate. One of my friends is vegan and he wanted the vegetable plate. I'm a big believer in being consistent and that is not the case with the vegetable plate. The waiter said with the vegetable plate you never know what you will get and that all the vegetable plates come out different. A table near us ordered the vegetable plate and it had rice and some other things. When my friend asked for rice on his vegetable plate, the waiter said I can't guarantee you that because the chef chooses what he wants to put on the plate. For this to be an upscale restaurant that is very ghetto. The vegetable plate needs to be consistent. I think that is a lazy excuse and way to treat customers. I don't think I will return here just because everyone's food lacked flavor. I enjoyed my drinks and fellowship none the less. read more

McEwen's Memphis - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Fabulous find for quiet ambiance personal attentive service welcome by one of the owners John checking in on us sharing story of their renovations and plans Sweet Potato crusted catfish amazing Short rib pasta scrumptious Banana Cream Pie delicious! Other great choices wish we were staying so to try another A gem for fine dining reasonable prices great atmosphere and delicious food Locals lucky to have Bon appetite! read more

We wanted something other than barbeque for our last lunch in Memphis, so we had two choices: * Have lunch downtown and get to the airport later than we'd like * Go right to the airport and have "lunch" there A quick check of Yelp, and our course was clear: have lunch at McEwen's. It was a great decision. I mentioned that we were in a bit of a hurry when the manager seated us; our server arrived a minute later (almost before we had time to read the menu!). Both of us had the seared yellowtail tuna; my wife had it on the Jungle of Greens salad, and I had it as an entrée with chipotle sweet potatoes and sautéed vegetables. Both meals were excellent; I should have asked for some recipes! Our server was sensitive to our schedule and made sure we didn't have to wait for her when it was time to pay. Highly recommended; I'd go back happily. read more

My department ordered lunch for us today and I LOVED my choice. I got the Grilled Atlantic Salmon with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. Everything was AWESOME! They put the glaze on the side so I was able to choose how much nor how little I wanted. I believe everything was delivered on time so, awesome service! I'll probably go to the location soon just to try dinner and scope out the place. read more

McEwen's Memphis - Grilled Salmon - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

First time trying this restaurant and will be back. The drinks were good. Get the Paperplane and the Planter's punch. read more

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Stopped in with my work team for dinner after a conference and had a great experience. The service was excellent, friendly and attentive, and everything came out quickly. I ordered the sea bass and it was cooked perfectly. Flaky, flavorful, and beautifully plated. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meals. Definitely a solid choice if you're looking for a nice dinner spot with great food and service. read more

We had a business dinner that went beyond closing time and the staff was awesome... Great food and great service!!!

Great foods. The streak was cooked perfect. The asparagus still has a crunch. And great cocktails!!! Don't forget the get the banana cream pie!!! Omg it is to die for! The service is great! It Is good place for a business meeting also! Great ambience! read more

McEwen's Memphis - Ribeyes steak - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Definitely a don't miss, chef inspired restaurant. The Planters Punch your lights out & sparkling pear cocktails did not disappoint. The meals were great. Biscuits to die for. Do yourself a favor & save room for banana cream pie. It's outrageous. Restaurant is clean. Server was delightful, kind, & knowledgeable. read more

I never come to Memphis without stopping in for dinner! Always a great meal and good vibe! Ask for the daily special!

One of the best meals I had while in Memphis. Everything we tried was delicious - especially the fried green tomato and fried oyster appetizers. The entrees were also wonderful, especially the catfish and fish special. The service was great - they were so welcoming and attentive. The decor was nice, upscale but not too stuffy. Would definitely recommend for a nice dinner in Memphis. read more

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Fantastic service, top shelf liquor, amazing wine list and ambiance. The food is amazing. Prepared to perfection, plated beautifully, and most of all tasted amazing. You have to eat here. read more

The meal and service at McEwen's is amazing! The wine suggestions and the food, even service at the bar is always first class. Just wanted a low key but wonderful Rib eye and got that and more. The steak was perfect and the sides were remarkable. Always love to go to a place you know, there will be amazing food, service and a warmth. read more

McEwen's Memphis - Perfectly cooked Rib-Eye with Asparagus. - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

Oh my goodness! Southern goodness! CocktailsA+ I have Pork OssoBuco and I would have a hard time coming back here and not having the exact same dish! Absolutely fantastic! Service also first class! read more

McEwen's Memphis - Pork OssoBuco on a bed of grits and served with southern greens perfection! - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

A bit overpriced, but the food was good. I wanted to order the vegetarian plate, but no one could tell you what's in it, not even the chef. Strange. So that was a pass. Nice ambiance and nice server. read more

My 16 year old son wanted to take his parents out for dinner, so HE chose this restaurant and made reservations for us. :) I've recognized this name for years, but never got around to visiting this restaurant so I was thankful when I found out that he made reservations at a restaurant that neither of us had been to. We took advantage of the valet parking and were seated immediately upon arrival. The restaurant was split into different sections. We were seated in the area to the right upon entering. I loved the ambience and the lighting was just right. On my way to the restroom, I noticed that there was a nice bar area in the restaurant as well. (Restroom were clean, by the way!) Our server came over right away once we were seated. I tried a pomegranate martini and it was refreshing. I ordered a Caesar Salad and for the entrée decided to go with the Sweet Potato Crusted Catfish. It came with mac and cheese and greens..OMG!! It was absolutely wonderful! I actually took my time with this dish because I wanted it to last beyond the typical 10 minutes. lol My husband and son both ordered the salmon and they loved it. The portion sizes weren't huge, but just the right amount. The flavor was just out of this world. I sampled the salmon and the flavor was simply oustanding. We were all left with happy plates. I must admit, I was extremely proud of my son for choosing such a wonderful restaurant. The food was great and so was the service. I will definitely be back soon! read more

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Husband and I travel to Memphis every year and this place always makes the trip!! I had the ribeye and husband the sea bass. One of the best meals we have ever had, delicious food excellent service and atmosphere is always great! Highly recommend!! read more

Great service and great food!! The atmosphere is super chill and laid back! A downtown staple!

We arrived and were quickly seated as our reservation had a table waiting on us. The greeter was nice and our waiter was wonderful. The waiter knew the menu top to bottom, made recommendations for food and wine pairings for most of our party, and new the bourbon list. The inside had a cool vibe and was nicely decorated. The chairs were surprisingly comfortable and the noise level was good. My steak was good. It was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The mushrooms and sauce were really good and paired nicely with the seasoning on the steak. The asparagus was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed their crispness. Overall, my best meal while in town. I will return. read more

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One of my favorite special occasion restaurants. A cozy restaurant with the feel of a large city food over the top and marvelous service always interesting clientele.. read more

Nice quiet spot that is ducked off. It is legitimately a hidden gem in the city! The service was great and the valet was relatively inexpensive. Our server was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the menu and the drinks! Was very consistent with asking if we needed anything but not pushy! I mean we absolutely loved her! The food was insanely good! We started with the duck enchiladas. Very good I would totally recommend! I tried to salmon and my wife had the short rib pasta. Both were great, seasoned perfectly and cooked to perfection! Our drinks were worth the money! Not too sweet, not too bitter but just perfect! All in all, we had a great time and would completely recommend! read more

McEwen's Memphis - Braised Beef Short Rib Pasta Plate - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Amazing food, nice high end dinner and great service to go along. The building was cool, the bar looked. I'll even though we didn't hang there. read more

The dishes here are elegant and well put together. Yes, this is fancy but delicious. Be ready to spend a little coin. But it's worth the sit down. Flavor is like wow this is extremely good. Look good southern dishes you expect from home. I give 5 stars. I love the staff they are kind and happy. read more

Food and ambiance was exceptional however the service was ok. Our waiter wasn't as attentive as I like. Our tab was a little messed up. Granted, we split the checks, but instead of getting clarification on what items go on whose tab, he split it amongst all of us. (Never seen that done before). He also seemed frustrated at times. I wouldn't come back. The food was not made consistent either. We ordered 2 Caesar salads and only one salad had enough dressing, the risotto was bland, and we asked for more biscuits but we were informed they ran out. Dessert was still being offered, so I guess they make a certain amount per day? I ordered the short rib pasta and it had great flavor. Oysters were good. read more

McEwen's Memphis - Short rib pasta - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Great food and great service ! We had two seafood dishes and loved them both ! We didn't have reservations but they happened to work us in since we were only a party of two. read more

McEwen's Memphis - Pan Seared Chilean Seabass Dinner - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Really good food. Excellent Mac and cheese. Biscuits are great too. Had the duck confit enchiladas, not special but still pretty good. Nice atmosphere, on the upscale side but cozy and classy. Excellent service. No complaints. read more

The food was OK for one reason. The streak the I recieved was cooked very well and to the correct temp. The problem was that steak was poorly trimmed a lot of sinew was left that make for an unpleasant experience. I would eat here again to give them a second chance because the people around me loved their food. read more

McEwen's Memphis - Ribeye - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee

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Beautiful interior, great ambiance (nice and quiet), exceptional service. I wish I could give this locale 5 stars but the food just didn't quite make it to 5. Here's what we had: Steak, halibut, salmon, chicken, Brussel sprouts, baked Brie, biscuits, and dessert. Of all the plates, everyone liked the steak the most but the accompanying potatoes were overly salted. The salmon would have been delicious but the risotto it topped was way too salty (this detail alone killed the whole experience) .. I feel like if anyone at the back of house sampled the risotto before serving they would have caught this detail. The halibut was good. Chicken was basic. Cocktails were perfection and the bread pudding was phenomenal. Brussel sprouts? Too much salt. Maybe if it was 1 plate or a fluke, I could overlook the sodium but for everything a $300 meal needs? Not ruining the palette of your guest is important. It clearly wasn't a one-off ... it was an important detail in the quality of the meal that missed the mark in several plates and overflowed to others. read more

This is a cute little restaurant with amazing potato salad. I ordered the fish tacos. I wasn't impressed with them. The fish was a little too mushy and stew down. The flavor was just OK. The tortillas weren't toasted or anything. I've had better. The potato salad is amazing. I think they should upgrade their food a little bit. The short rib tacos came with nothing in them just short ribs and a little bit of slaw on the side. The service was good. I read more

Back many years later. Service great. Food came out quickly and was hot. Love ambiance. Good local spot.

Outstanding meal, service, and venue. Restored vintage building, lots of brick. Excellent service. Creative and wellmade cocktails. We had steak, seafood pasta, vegetarian grits, red snapper, and all were excellent. Good flavor, cooked perfectly, seasoning on point. The mushroom soup starter was a warm comfort bowl of umami creamy goodni. Terrific meal. Highly recommended. read more

The ambiance was lovely: low noise level and table separate enough to enjoy privacy. The building is interesting with unique features. Service (waitress Carla) impeccable. We started with salads (wedge and house -both excellent!). Our entrees were drastically different. I had the special (mahi mahi with poblano rice and broccolini) - well-presented, delicious and light! My husband had the seafood orecchiette pasta: probably the worst seafood pasta we have had: no seafood in it, just some minced fish (salmon and redfish) in a bland tomato sauce. Graciously, they took it off our bill. The wine list was adequate, not extensive but ok. All in all, worth returning but we will ask more questions about the menu items next time! read more

The sweet potato crusted catfish was excellent and the key lime pie heavenly. Our server Paula was extremely friendly and helpful. It is a white table cloth type place, but laid back enough for anyone. read more

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It was good. Probably the only good food spot in Memphis. The service was good. It was a long wait! The servers were nice.

Worth the splurge! Did I spend almost one whole days worth of my per diem on dinner here? Why yes I did! Do I regret it? No I do not! I got the steak and it was so buttery smooth. And the mashed potatoes were amazing. My mouth is watering thinking about it again. My only regret? Not saving room for desert... guess I'll have to go back! read more

Delicious vegetarian options in the land of pork! Friendly, warm service. Seemed like mostly regulars. There were multiple vegetarian options that were interesting. read more

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Got there about 5:30 in a Tuesday. Sat in the bar area with just a few other people. Ribeye was perfect. Service was perfect. Atmosphere was perfect. Looking forward to going back. read more

Wife ordered the ribeye and it was probably the best steak I've tasted in a long long time. Medium rare and cooked to perfection. I had the sea bass and it was melt-in-your-mouth good. Ate every bite. Service was delightful and attentive without being overbearing. And awesome craft cocktails too. read more

McEwen's Memphis - Cocktails -- Black Walnut (left) and Raspberry Smash - Southern Near Me - Memphis, Tennessee