Amelia Gene's

4.8

503 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 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
Catering
https://www.ameliagenes.com/private-dining-form<br />
Private party facilities
Designed to make every moment special & every gathering unforgettable. We are dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of your experience meets your highest expectations, from our crafted menu to the cherished memories you’ll take away. See for yourself why Memphis Magazine named us one of the city’s most exciting new dining spots in 2024.

Location
255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802
Neighbourhood
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
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 503 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
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 in Downtown Memphis is a culinary delight, known for its "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "unique menu offerings" and "impeccable waitstaff." The ambiance is "romantic," and the restaurant excels in special occasions, offering personalized touches. "Best restaurant in Memphis," with an unmatched dining experience.

503 Reviews

K
Kelly
Memphis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal, beautiful place. Chef runs a tight ship!
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I went for my birthday and had a great time! They made my birthday extra special with a card and a complimentary champagne toast. The food was delicious and service was above and beyond expectations!
1 person found this helpful
J
Julia
Memphis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Chef's tasting menu and all five courses were amazing. Also had the wine pairings which were very nice as well. All in all a great value for such a wonderful meal. Honestly the best meal I have had in Memphis in a very long time.
1 person found this helpful
L
Lon
Memphis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding meal and excellent service. Lovely evening.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best dining experiences we’ve ever had. Jack, our server, was knowledgeable and friendly and everything you could ever want in a restaurant. The food was so great that we’ve not stopped talking about it - and it’s already been a week since we’ve been there.
1 person found this helpful
B
Blair
VIP
Mississippi
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and food is unbelievable! Will def be back!
1 person found this helpful
R
Rosemary
Memphis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were seated promptly and our friendly and knowledgeable server soon came with complementary champagne to celebrate our birthday. The drinks and food we ordered were delivered in a timely manner-not too quick or too slow. I will say where we were seated was a tad too close to other diners for our liking. Not all seating in the restaurant was like that. Overall the atmosphere was beautiful and the food/service was outstanding!
1 person found this helpful
J
James
VIP
Jackson Hole
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are in Memphis, this is absolutely the finest place you will find for an extraordinary food experience.
1 person found this helpful
m
marym
Memphis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated a friend’s birthday dinner. Service and attention was similar to dining at a 5star. Biscuits and carrot cake are a must!
1 person found this helpful
A
Amber
Memphis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tried the tasting menu and liked some of it but the Monk fish, biscuits, and chocolate bread pudding were amazing!!! Fantastic service from all of the waitstaff!!! Overall great experience
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FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 503 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 8, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 24 times today

Experiences are available.

255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802

Additional information

Cross Street
Front Street + M.L.King Jr. Ave.
Neighbourhood
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
Catering
https://www.ameliagenes.com/private-dining-form<br />
Private party facilities
Designed to make every moment special & every gathering unforgettable. We are dedicated to ensuring that every aspect of your experience meets your highest expectations, from our crafted menu to the cherished memories you’ll take away. See for yourself why Memphis Magazine named us one of the city’s most exciting new dining spots in 2024.

Amelia Gene's

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

Menu

What 503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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