Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Name: Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Address: 200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, United States, 23220
Telephone: (804) 340-1580
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1921)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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

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

What 1,921 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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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 offers a unique dining experience combining "delicious food," "exceptional service," and an "inviting ambiance." Guests rave about its creative menu and seamless integration with museum exhibits. With "great recommendations," a "wonderful atmosphere," and a "beautiful setting," it's a Richmond favorite for art and food lovers alike.

1,921 Reviews

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Ida
Virginia4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Denise
South Carolina13 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 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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Page
Virginia3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
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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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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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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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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Sheila VIP
Virginia5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely place for Sunday Brunch .Great service and food
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Kamryn
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a great time with Nabeeha as our server! She provided great recommendations and made our anniversary feel super special.
Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsResponded on May 31, 2025
Hello, Thank you for your kind words and positive feedback. I will be sure to share your thoughts with Nabeeha and the team. Please come back to see us again soon and let me know if I may be of further assistance. Sincerely, Andrew Griffith General Manager
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Kelly VIP
Charlotte23 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved our server! She had great recommendations for wine and food.
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Mark VIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal experience from food to service. Particular kudos to the sommelier. Can’t wait to return
Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsResponded on May 31, 2025
Hello, Thanks for visiting us, Mark! We're thrilled to hear that you had a phenomenal experience from food to service. Your kudos to the sommelier truly made our day! We can't wait to welcome you back to Amuse. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best Regards, Andrew Griffith General Manager
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Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is rated 4.8 stars by 1921 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Google Map for Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

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

Website
https://vmfa.museum/visit/dining/amuse-restaurant/
Phone number
(804) 340-1580
Private party facilities
Birch Douglass Private Dining Room

Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Happy Hour

Farmer's Salad$10.00

Cheese Plate$15.00

House Cut Fries$9.00

Quicos Corn Nuts$5.00

Carnitas Tacos$15.00

Fried Oysters$17.00

Pickle Pot$8.00

Seasonal Sorbet$8.00

What 1,921 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

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