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Amelia Gene's, Memphis, TN

Amelia Gene's

4.8
4.8
440 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 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
  • 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

  • Lunar New Year Tasting Menu

    $60.00 per person

    Jan 23, 2025 - Feb 6, 2025
    Celebrate Lunar New Year with Amelia Gene’s exclusive five-course tasting menu, available January 23, 30, and February 6. Crafted by Chef Nate Henssler, this limited-time menu showcases fresh, vibrant ingredients and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Enjoy vibrant flavors like Bo Bia, a delicate vegetable and egg summer roll, and Pomelo and Hake Salad, with toasted peanuts, lemongrass, and Thai basil. Savor the bold Grilled Beef Heart, served Peking Duck-style with bao buns, followed by Real Good Broth, featuring house-made ramen noodles and soft-cooked egg. End on a sweet note with Taiyaki, a fish-shaped cake filled with pandan custard. Pair your meal with a $30 curated wine or $40 cocktail pairing for an elevated experience.

  • 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.

Menu

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What 440 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 Food

  • 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

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    American

  • Memphis

    Best Food

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Innovative

  • Memphis

    Hot spot

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Good for special occasions

  • Memphis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amelia Gene's in Memphis excels in delivering "unprecedented hospitality," offering a "memorable dining experience" with a "cozy but elegant" ambiance. The restaurant is praised for its "fantastic food," including standout dishes like "sea bass," "carrot cake," and a "delicious tasting menu." Service is consistently "incredible," with a "knowledgeable" staff and special touches for celebrations, making it a "gem in downtown Memphis."

440 Reviews

  1. Isabel

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant, sexy ambience .

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  2. Keith

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food fantastic. Server nice as she could be. Needs experience. Appetizer served had napkins... no silverware... brought to her attention... brought forks... no knives or spoons... finally received full set. Definitely will return.

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  3. David

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant! Great food, great service and great atmosphere. Everyone ordered something different so we could try the duck, fillet and short ribs. Everything was amazing.

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  4. Meredith

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience! Food was phenomenal, and the staff were equally great. They made our anniversary very special, would absolutely dine here again.

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  5. Jon

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and will go back soon! Great ambiance and the service is top notch along with delicious and close to a perfect gastronomical experience. Also, you don’t feel like you are in Memphis dining here. Just overall beautiful fun and nice experience.

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  6. Cary

    VIP

    Memphis/West TN

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    MEMPHIS is lucky to have a restaurant of the caliber of Amelia Gene’s! . Our party of six was celebrating a birthday and the staff made everything so special. The food lived up to the considerable hype and we were treated to several unexpected surprises- complimentary champagne, house made chocolate and a parting gift of truffles!! All in all, Amelia Gene’s was the ultimate celebration spot!!

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  7. James

    VIP

    Jackson Hole

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was lacking. Food seemed rushed and overlapped. Received entrees before even finishing appetizers. Waitress didn’t know much about the food.

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  8. Catherine

    Memphis/West TN

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top Shelf experience. Great food, great service and a beautiful setting. My meal, Hot and Sour Monk Fish was delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant for a truly fine dining experience.

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  9. Darain

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best place in Memphis Tennessee Great service amazing food and impeccable ownership. From the top down these people care about unprecedented hospitality. Than you for a great evening

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  10. Hannah

    Memphis/West TN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the waitstaff was awesome! Would recommend to anyone.

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 440 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 20 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
  • 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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