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 elaborate and inventive. Standout dishes include smoked trout and potato pancakes, and an unusual lamb carpaccio. Portions are large. Appetizers run $4-7.25, entrees cost $14-20 and lunch dishes run $2.95-7.25.This place is popular with the expense-account crowd, so the dress tends to be on the office-dressy side.
• Hours: Lunch: 11a-2p Tu-Th, Dinner: 6p-10p Tu-Th, 6p-11p F-Sa