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Amelia Gene's, Memphis, TN

Amelia Gene's

4.8
4.8
410 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Fancy
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 410 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 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.

410 Reviews
  1. Greg

    Nashville

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Christy

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic .Extremely high quality quality for Memphis. Service (Miso) was exceptional. Ambiance and design was very nice and unique. We will be returning. very expensive but worth it.

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  3. Laura

    Nashville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was very slow and we repeatedly had to ask for dinnerware and the check.

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  4. Jacob

    VIP

    Nashville

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first visit to Amelia Gene’s Restaurant in Downtown Memphis, Tennessee. It was a fabulous find that I came across on OpenTable. The atmosphere and aesthetic was charming and warm and outfitted in an old manufacturing plant. They did a fabulous job of integrating the restaurant into the historical space. My server, Makyla, was very knowledgeable about the menu and had a thorough knowledge of the menu. She was warm yet professional. She made me feel relaxed and comfortable. She didn’t miss a beat through the entire dinner. Samantha, the sommelier extraordinaire, spoke to me about some of their wine offerings. She was very knowledgeable about wines and pairings. When it came time for dessert, I inquired as to whether or not they had any Hungarian wines. She said she did not think so, but ended up finding the last glass of Royal Tokaji, Late Harvest Hungarian Wine. My dinner began withn Amuse-bouche, chefs gift, a root vegetable soup that was intensely flavorful. I started with raw Blackberry Oysters (2), with Cauliflower Soubise, Pickled Cucumber, Bay Leaf. Available year-round, the Blackberry® is raised in bottom cages inshore of Blackberry Hang Oyster Reef in the Chesapeake Bay. Black Sea Bass, White Onion Puree, Caramelized Onions, Brown Butter, with Petals of Brussels Sprouts I enjoyed a glass of this fruit forward and delicious 2023 Domaine de Servans, Côtes du Rhône, Grenache/Syrah, Rhone Valley, France. It paired well with my oysters as well as the brown butter of the Black Sea Bass. Moriah, the dessert elf, came by and did her best to tempt me with an amazing variety of dessert offerings that they had. I decided to stay with a liquid dessert as I had already eaten quite a bit. I enjoyed the last glass they had available of a 2017 ROYAL TOKAJI Aszú 5 Puttonyos, Late Harvest Hungarian Wine. That was my drinkable dessert. I got to visit this region in Hungary five years ago and it is something I will never forget. Intsosommel

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  5. Mark

    VIP

    Minneapolis

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was spot on and the atmosphere fantastic! The steak was not up to the standards I would expect based on the service.

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  6. Shad

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience. Service was professional and friendly. The food was delicious. The ambiance was fantastic! Highly recommend.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perhaps the best meal I've had in Memphis. Certainly in the top three or four. Creative menu, outstanding preparation, great ambiance, and a gracious server. I think I'll be back!

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  8. Ian

    Austin

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amelia Gene’s is the best in Memphis. Food, service, and atmosphere are on point.

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  9. Michele

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first trip to Amelia Gene's was amazing and this is definitely a place we would go back to for a special occasion. The space is amazing, the food was exceptional and our server gave us just the right suggestions for ordering the perfect amount of food. This is definitely one of the best restaurants in Memphis.

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  10. Thomas

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was over priced for mediocre food. No reason to spend $200 for 1 steak glass of wine and 1 appetizer. Overpriced rip
    Amelia Gene'sResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Mr. Thomas Wells, Thank you for sharing your feedback. After reviewing your check, I saw your visit included two drinks, two starters, a Prime NY Strip, and a dessert, totaling $181.85 before gratuity. I’m truly sorry that your experience didn’t feel as special as we aim to create for every guest. Your feedback is incredibly important to us, as we’re always looking to improve and ensure every visit is memorable. I also gave you a call and left a message because I’d love the opportunity to understand more about your evening and how we can make it better. Please feel free to reach out to me directly at 740-707-1642. Thank you again for your thoughts—I hope we can welcome you back for the exceptional experience you deserve. Cheers, Jessica Henssler General Manager

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FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 410 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 13 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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