Amelia Gene's

Name: Amelia Gene's
Address: 255 S Front St, Memphis, TN, United States, 38103-3802
Telephone: (901) 686-5051
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.8

4.8

387 Reviews

$50 and over

American

Amelia Gene's

4.8

$50 and over

American

Downtown

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
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

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary French / American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Phone number
(901) 686-5051
Website
http://www.ameliagenes.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Jacket Preferred
Executive Chef
Nate Henssler

Location
255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802
Area
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 387 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 Ambience
Memphis
Innovative
Memphis
Hot spot
Memphis
Great for fine wines
Memphis
Romantic
Memphis
American
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 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.

387 Reviews

A
Alex
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal and service. Attention to detail is a priority here.
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Rande
Memphis
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good Food// Beautiful restaurant They deliver on a regular basis
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R
Robert
Nashville
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was amazing, the food was even better and the service was better yet! Cannot say enough great things about the restaurant and the experience...we will definitely go back the next time we are in town!
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C
Charles
Washington DC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Miso did a wonderful job in every recommendation that he made for our dinner. It made our date night very enjoyable and delicious.
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B
Bethany
Memphis
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Amazing service. Our waiter Miso was very informative and knowledgeable! 10/10 would recommend.
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Laurie
Memphis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in Memphis! Everything was exceptional. The ambience, the staff and the food were way above were amazing. Our server, Kelsie was knowledgeable, charismatic and professional. Date night, girls night or any night!
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J
Jack
Nashville
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waiter needs to advise that duck entree takes longer to prepare. We had to wait for this entree, which was quite good. We had requested a quiet table, but were shown to a noisy one; however, this was soon rectified. I sense more staff training is needed. Decor and ambience were first rate.
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B
Brent
Nashville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was incredible, but the food was underwhelming.
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lee
Las Vegas
55 reviews
vip
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Music a tad loud but a wonderful night, love their service and attention to detail and of course the food was awesome. Great pre theater experience
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Rande
Memphis
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really nice experience. The kitchen/food was right on the mark! Makayla(sp) our server was professional and attentive. Will be back!
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FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 387 OpenTable diners.

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

Amelia Gene's

4.8

$50 and over

American

Downtown

Make a booking

2 people

4 Dec 2024

20:30

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802

Additional information

Cross Street
Front Street + M.L.King Jr. Ave.
Area
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
Price
$50 and over
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

Amelia Gene's

Amelia Gene's

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Additional information

Experiences

Chef's Tasting Menu

Menu

What 387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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