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Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA

Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

4.8 (1925)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for scenic views
Amuse is a seasonal, farm to table driven restaurant, located on the third floor of the museum. Whether you are dining in our main dining room, full-service bar, or our private dining room, you will be able to take in sweeping views of the Robins Sculpture Garden and the museum’s Cochrane Atrium. Our team works diligently to provide a menu that is directly inspired by the art-filled surroundings, current exhibitions, and seasonality while also carefully selecting only the finest ingredients from local vendors, artisans, and farmers. Just a friendly reminder that the museum does not allow balloons, confetti, glitter, plants potted with soil, and candles with open flames. If a date and time you seek for a reservation appears to be full, please give us a call so we can see what other times might be available.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (804) 340-1580
  • Website
    https://vmfa.museum/visit/dining/amuse-restaurant/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Will Burgess
  • Private party facilities
    Birch Douglass Private Dining Room
  • Location
    200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220
  • Neighborhood
    Richmond
  • Parking details
    The museum provides access to a spacious parking garage (up to 600 vehicles) for $5.00 per vehicle. Street parking is also abundant around the museum.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts's menu was last updated on 3/20/2025.

Everyday 3:00PM - 4:30PM

Happy Hour

  • Farmer's Salad$10.00

    Sherry vinaigrette, seasonal local produce, pumpkin seeds

    • Cheese Plate$15.00

      Specialty cheeses, seasonal fruit & jam

      • House Cut Fries$9.00

        Tajin, Heinz organic ketchup, aioli

        • Quicos Corn Nuts$5.00

          Tajin spice, chile powder

          • Carnitas Tacos$15.00

            BBQ pork, Alabama white sauce, pickled red onions, corn tortillas

            • Fried Oysters$17.00

              East coast oysters, tomatillo chow chow, cilantro aioli, green cabbage & radish slaw

              • Pickle Pot$8.00

                Selection of house pickles & ferments

                • Seasonal Sorbet$8.00

                  Last updated: March 20, 2025

                  What 1,925 people are saying

                  Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                  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
                  • 4.7Food
                  • 4.7Service
                  • 4.7Ambience
                  • 4.5Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • Virginia

                    Innovative

                  • Virginia

                    Contemporary American

                  • Richmond

                    Best Overall

                  • Richmond

                    Great for brunch

                  • Richmond

                    Innovative

                  • Richmond

                    Healthy

                  • Richmond

                    Great for scenic views

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts delights with a "beautiful atmosphere," "creative cocktails," and a "divine menu" that often complements museum exhibits. Diners praise the "excellent service" and "beautiful view." Menu changes ensure a fresh experience, with unique dishes and exceptional vegetarian options. A top Richmond destination!
                  1,925 Reviews

                  1. Mark

                    Virginia1 review

                    2.0

                    Dined 2 days ago

                    1. Overall 2
                    2. Food 2
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 3
                    I ordered the scallops and they were so salty that they puckered my mouth and I could not eat them. You could see the incrusted salt all over the scallops plus they were over cooked. I re-ordered the Bronzino and it was excellent.

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                  2. Cynthia VIP

                    Washington, D.C. Area25 reviews

                    3.0

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Food was average. Location lovely view. Menu was limited Could not hear person sitting with you at the table

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                  3. Nelson VIP

                    Virginia42 reviews

                    4.0

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 3
                    Food and server were outstanding. Menu was creative. Rating for service would have been a five except for the outrageous service by the hostess. We had 6:30 reservation. We arrived at 6:15 after spending 1 1/2 hours in the museum. We were the only people at the entrance, nobody else was waiting to be seated and at least 1/3 of the tables in the restaurant appeared to be empty. The hostess - with an incredibly negative attitude - told us we were early, that our reservation was at 6:30, and that we should come back at the time we reserved. Really? Astonishing. The exchange put a negative pall on an otherwise really good experience.

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                  4. Susan VIP

                    Virginia46 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 5 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amuse is a knock-it-out-the-park venue! Beautiful atmosphere, creative cocktails plus a divine menu with top-notch prepared foods. (I especially appreciate that there is more than one way to get a superb, innovative vegetarian dish complemented with vegetarian sides.) All that and and EXCELLENT service, too. We had a great evening out with our two friends.

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                  5. Ida

                    Virginia4 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amuse, for some time, has presented menus designed around the special exhibitions presented at the museum. They are always interesting and enlightening and enjoyable. The special menu for Freida Kahlo, though, is the best yet. The choice among entrees, appetizers and desserts was very difficult. The chef, Will Burgess, has outdone himself in creativity, presentation, and quality. Every bite of our lunch was swoonworthy. We can't wait to return.

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                  6. Denise

                    South Carolina13 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Delicious food excellent service beautiful view. Truly a pleasant experience.

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                  7. Page

                    Virginia3 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on June 9, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We had a wonderful experience as always.Whenever we go to Amuse we feel like it is special.Our server,Steve,was excellent.

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                  8. Tom

                    Virginia21 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on June 5, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    As usual everything was spot on. My partner's shrimp was served over a blue corn polenta and my scallops were served over a Carolina and peanut mix. We love that the menu is changed often to highlight the current exhibit. Keep those tasty and unusual dishes coming kitchen! And don't forget the sunset view over the back lawn of the museum

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                  9. Kristi

                    Virginia5 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on June 4, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    The service was wonderful and the food was amazing. A little disappointed that they closed all the blinds and curtains. I understand they did it because other customers were complaining but it killed the ambiance for the rest of us

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                  10. Tanya VIP

                    Virginia6 reviews

                    5.0

                    Dined on June 1, 2025

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Service was great food was a tad cold but the atmosphere and service made up for it.

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                  2 people
                  7:00 PM
                  Booked 40 times today
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                  200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220

                  Dining areas

                  Additional information

                  • Neighborhood
                    Richmond
                  • Hours of operation
                    Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun 11:30 am–4:30 pm Wed–Fri 11:30 am–8:00 pm
                  • Price
                    $31 to $50
                  • Cuisines
                    Contemporary American
                  • Dining style
                    Fine Dining
                  • Dress code
                    Casual Dress
                  • Parking details
                    The museum provides access to a spacious parking garage (up to 600 vehicles) for $5.00 per vehicle. Street parking is also abundant around the museum.
                  • Payment options
                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                  • Executive chef
                    Will Burgess
                  • Additional
                    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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