Amelia Gene's

4.8

419 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 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
Website
http://www.ameliagenes.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive chef
Nate Henssler

Location
255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802
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 419 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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
Lively
Memphis / West Tennessee
American
Memphis
Best Ambiance
Memphis
Innovative
Memphis
Hot spot
Memphis
Great for fine wines
Memphis
Romantic
Memphis
Lively
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.

419 Reviews

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Carmen
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best dinner and the restaurant is beautiful!
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Jonah
Nashville
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried this place for the first time last night and couldn’t be more impressed. Valet service was easy and convenient. Cocktails in the lounge area while we waited for our table were top tier. Our server MK was absolutely phenomenal and had great recommendations. We had the biscuits, prawns, short rib, and duck. This place is 10/10. We are from Nashville and would put AG up against anywhere back in Nashville. We will definitely be coming back anytime we are in Memphis!
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Al
VIP
Memphis/West TN
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
For sure this is the “premier “ restaurant in the Memphis area. Service is immaculate, food is beautifully plated and the flavors will wake up your taste buds and make you smile. Chef Nate is a master in the kitchen and Jessica navigates the dinning room making sure you’re well taking cared of . Amelia Gene has became our favorite restaurant to enjoy great cuisine with family and friends . I highly recommend you visit and enjoy this gem in downtown Memphis .
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Michele
VIP
Memphis/West TN
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our second time at Amelia Gene's for a holiday celebration dinner. The food was again excellent. We had the sea bass, the filet and a pasta. We will be returning.
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Tim
Memphis/West TN
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always FABULOUS. Once again you exceeded our expectations!!!
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Emily
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner and service was absolutely unmatched. We noted that it was our honeymoon and they greeted us with a card from the chef, complimentary champagne and a complimentary amuse bouche, as well as multiple staff members congratulating us! Food was excellent, drinks were excellent, vibes were immaculate. Can’t recommend enough! Thank you Leslie and Chef Nate!!
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Jennifer
Alabama
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As an avid fine dining restaurant guest, I was blown away by the service, food, and ambiance of this restaurant. MK was the best server, and she made sure my birthday, which we were celebrating, was extra special.
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Chanda
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and atmosphere was amazing! We tried several dishes and were not disappointed. The service was good and we were checked in on often and our table was constantly cleared. While it’s a bit pricey, it’s certainly worth it. Be aware that the duck does take a bit longer to cook!
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Walid
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great! Our server was wonderful, and the food was delicious!
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Greg
Nashville
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Victor was our server. He was outstanding. We ordered several things from the menu. All the food was great. I will be back to try more food. This is a Memphis Must !!!😀
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FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 419 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.ameliagenes.com/
Phone number
(901) 686-5051

Amelia Gene's

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

Menu

What 419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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