Amelia Gene's

4.8

495 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Mar 2, 2025

March 2025

7:00 p.m.

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Booked 21 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.

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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 495 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
Romantic
Memphis
American
Memphis
Best Food
Memphis
Best Ambience
Memphis
Innovative
Memphis
Hot spot
Memphis
Great for fine wines
Memphis
Romantic
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.

495 Reviews

J
James
VIP
Jackson Hole
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day 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.
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marym
Memphis
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day 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!
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Amber
Memphis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Leigh
Memphis
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere, service, and food was all top notch.
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Kate
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every bite was perfect. Being able to taste individual ingredients, that all complement one another, to create an interesting flavor was divine! Not one of the things I tried had too much or too little of anything. The only part I’m sad about is that I couldn’t stay longer to eat more! Staff was wonderful about getting us out the door on time for our show. And with such an open space, I expected there to be more noise. I am pleasantly surprised that noise is minimal. Will be back, but not soon enough!
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Doug
VIP
Memphis
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was as I expected - excellent!! Best in Memphis, possibly best for miles and miles around.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Memphis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was fantastic. Server needed to be more detailed oriented on describing the dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Mostly everything was great. The one complaint we had is that the seating just off the bar area was very tight. Maybe lose 1 table to give diners and little more room so it doesn’t feel so cramped.
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Talisha
Memphis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love the restaurant and Leslie’s service was outstanding!
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andrea
Philadelphia
48 reviews
2.0
48 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant seemed disorganized. Although not full, the staff couldn’t get the food ordered or delivered in a timely manner. The soup was cold. Overall, not worth the price.
Amelia Gene'sResponded 5 days ago
Hi Andrea, It was truly a pleasure speaking with you just now, and I want to thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback means so much to us, and I deeply regret that your visit didn’t reflect the level of hospitality we pride ourselves on. We always strive to create memorable moments for our guests, and I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to make this right. I’m grateful for the chance to welcome you back and ensure your next experience is nothing short of exceptional. We can’t wait to host you again, and I look forward to personally ensuring that every detail of your visit is exactly as it should be. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything I can do to enhance your next experience. Warmly, Jessica Henssler General Manager, Amelia Gene’s
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Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 495 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 21 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.

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Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

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What 495 people are saying

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