Amelia Gene's

4.8

513 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Fancy
Great for creative cocktails

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

Location
255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802
Phone number
(901) 686-5051
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
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nate Henssler

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu
US$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 513 people are saying

Amelia Gene's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Memphis
Best Food
Memphis
Best Ambience
Memphis
Innovative
Memphis
Hot spot
Memphis
Great for fine wines
Memphis
American
Memphis
Best Food
Memphis
Best Ambience
Memphis
Innovative
Memphis
Hot spot
Memphis
Great for fine wines
Memphis
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Amelia Gene's offers a captivating dining experience in downtown Memphis with "creative, beautifully designed" dishes and a "magical ambiance." The restaurant is praised for its attentive staff, "stellar service," and memorable menu items like the tasting menu and wagyu beef. Ideal for special occasions, it's a local favorite.

513 Reviews

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William VIP
Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic meal with amazing service, will definitely be back when I’m back in town
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best service from Jaden. Amazing food and great ambience!
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Mary
Las Vegas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing. It was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. I will be going back!
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis6 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time! Staff were friendly and very professional. Each course came out in a timely manner but never felt rushed through the meal. The amuse-bouche soup was incredible!! We’ll be back!!
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Lisa VIP
Memphis70 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our first time here, and we were celebrating my birthday. From the valet to the front desk, we were treated with smiles. A birthday acknowledgement from the lovely lady at the hostess stand started off our evening. The space is gorgeous! It's hard to believe this was the old William C Ellis & Sons Machine Shop. They kept some of the rustic characteristics while adding beautiful lights and a cozy ambience. Our server, Miso, (like the soup, ha!) was a joy to be around. He was so knowledgeable about the entire menu and had great suggestions. Our favorites started with the delicious Final Rose and Midnight Trolley cocktails. We then shared the Blackberry Oysters, Gulf Prawns, and Seafood Chowder. All were outstanding, flavorful and did not disappoint! My least favorite was the Charred Octopus Salad, which wasn't terrible but wasn't as flavorful as our other dishes. We should have stopped there, because we were getting full, but we had the New Bedford Hake and couldn't finish it! It was tasty, though. My husband's fav dessert is carrot cake, so we had to take a slice home. Can't wait to return to this lovely restaurant, cause we have other things to try. What a treasure for downtown Memphis!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Professional service, diverse menu, excellent experience. Highly recommend!
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Erskine
Memphis10 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit. We choose it to celebrate my wife’s birthday. We were not disappointed. Our waiter, Jaydon did a great job explaining the menu and specials. He did not mind my wife and I asking additional questions through out our stay. Our entire meal from starter to dessert was a 10.
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AJ3604
Memphis4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was wonderful. There’s complimentary valet parking which is a plus when dining downtown. We were greeted as we walked in and seated at our 5pm reservation time. Our server Marquis was delightful, he explained everything, gave recommendations and was just an overall amazing person. We liked everything we ate, loved the ambiance and plan to come back.
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Jerome VIP
New Orleans32 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s one of our new favorite spots in downtown Memphis. Jackson gave great service and the menu was amazing from the drinks to the dessert. Will definitely be back for the espresso old fashioned and chocolate bread pudding!
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Kelly
Memphis1 review
5.0
Dined on March 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal, beautiful place. Chef runs a tight ship!
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FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 513 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:30 p.m.

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802

Additional information

Phone number
(901) 686-5051
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
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Parking details
Valet
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Nate Henssler

Amelia Gene's

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

Menu

What 513 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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