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Amelia Gene's, Memphis, TN

Amelia Gene's

4.8
4.8
428 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Great for fine wines
Amelia Gene’s, Downtown’s finest dining experience, welcomes a contemporary, globally inspired palate artfully designed to impress. Fine wines, classic cocktails, proper bites, and a can’t-miss cheese cart transport diners through a culinary journey with distinct hospitality that can only be found in this state-of-the-art, reclaimed space in Downtown Memphis.

Our menu emphasizes seasonality and a dedication to ingredient-driven preparations. Our Chef's culinary philosophy is characterized by restraint, allowing the innate qualities of the ingredients to eloquently express themselves. Our establishment is located adjacent to the Caption by Hyatt Hotel.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (901) 686-5051
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Executive chef
    Nate Henssler
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    Front Street + M.L.King Jr. Ave.
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    $60.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    In addition to our regular menu, enjoy a rotating five-course tasting menu—exclusively available Thursday evenings—featuring the freshest seasonal ingredients sourced locally. Designed by Chef Nate Henssler, each course highlights hyper-seasonal, complementary flavors, ensuring an element of surprise and exceptional service guides you through a unique dining experience. For an additional $30, enhance your tasting experience with a curated wine pairing, thoughtfully selected to complement each course. Whether you consider yourself a regular, a culinary adventurer or prefer to be guided by the chef, join us.

What 428 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Food

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Innovative

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Hot spot

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    American

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Innovative

  • Memphis

    Hot spot

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amelia Gene's is a culinary gem in Memphis, offering "amazing food" and "exceptional service" in a "magical ambiance." The inventive menu features unique dishes and an open kitchen concept. Guests rave about the "cheese cart" and "phenomenal tasting menu." Perfect for special occasions or a memorable night out.

429 Reviews
  1. Hannah

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the waitstaff was awesome! Would recommend to anyone.

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  2. Callie

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful experience. Great food, great service, cool place, affordable price

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  3. David

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and customer service will highly recommend

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time. The food was insanely good! Everything was really intentional and well throughout out from the flavors to the cocktails to the dish ware! A fabulous night! We felt as if we were not dining out but rather at an experience:)

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  5. Chris

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Beautiful dining room and enjoy watching an open kitchen preparing our meal.

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  6. Kimberly

    Memphis/West TN

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great dining atmosphere, beautiful finishes, and loved the old and new look of the space. All staff was excellent. We had the lemon risotto for a starter, prawns, tempura with hummus, short ribs, filet, and carrot cake. We enjoyed every delectable bite.

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  7. Michael

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I honestly love Amelia Gene’s and have been 3 times so far. This last trip was a little lacking in the service than previous visits only in regard to availability of silverware for the table and drinks coming at odd times. Our server was fantastic and once we had all ordered, did not stop by every 15 mins to check in. I appreciated the fact that she allowed us the time to converse with each other while also being knowledgeable about the menu. The food and presentation was a bit different from my previous experience, a little less special than before but still worth the drive and money. Please do visit, Memphis needs great hospitality and restaurants to succeed and this is one of them.

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  8. Maykin

    VIP

    San Antonio

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We spent New Years Eve here and enjoyed a fabulous dinner! Our waitress was attentive and very sweet! We sat close to the kitchen and enjoyed watching the chef work! Everything we ordered was spot on! Presentation was fabulous! If you want a memorable dining experience with good food give them a try! We had our kiddo and while there wasn’t much on the menu, he really enjoyed the biscuits and jam! So much so that he didn’t share! lol!

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  9. Alyssa

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amelia Gene’s was amazing for New Year’s Eve dinner with my family! We had the prawns, potato fondue, filet, short ribs, and sweet-and-sour monkfish—all perfectly cooked and so flavorful. My dad tried the cheese cart and absolutely loved it, which was such a fun and unique touch. For dessert, the carrot cake and chocolate cake were next level. The whole vibe was cozy but elegant, and we’re already planning our next visit!

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  10. alexandria

    Miami

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amelia Gene’s is exactly what you’d expect from the first impression (for me, that was Instagram). I’d been wanting to visit since they opened last year, and they did not disappoint. Everyone was incredibly kind! I’ve never been to a restaurant that felt so much like being surrounded by my closest friends. They made my birthday unforgettable. A huge thank you to the entire team for their warmth and love. Memphis truly has a gem here! I hope they never stop being so gracious and exceptional. Southern Hospitality at it’s finest!

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FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Amelia Gene's

255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Front Street + M.L.King Jr. Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Jacket Preferred
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nate Henssler
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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