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 (1898)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220

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2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Innovative

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

Potatoes$15.00
Chihuahua potato purée, crispy potatoes, potato sticks, chipotle aioli
Jumbo Lump Crab Tostada$19.00
Spring pea guacamole, pickles, radish, cilantro
Ruby's Spoonbread$13.00
Elotes-style. Lime crema, cilantro, smoked paprika, cotija cheese
Corn-Husk Roasted Beets$15.00
Sunflower butter, corn ash, cotija cheese, lemon oil
Fried Oysters$19.00
East coast oysters, blue corn Johnny cake, tomatillo chow chow, green cabbage & radish slaw, cilantro aioli
Little Gem Lettuce$15.00
Peas, strawberries, queso fresco, crispy chickpeas, toasted spice vinaigrette
Shaved Jicama$14.00
Radish, strawberry, borage, strawberry-rhubarb mole crema

Entrées

Gulf Shrimp$27.00
Blue corn polenta, wilted spinach, hot sauce butter
Red Fish, Green Fish$34.00
Bronzino, red chili sauce, parsley sauce. Corn tortillas, house salsas, red cabbage & carrot slaw
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcakes$27.00
Shaved asparagus, baby arugula, radish, cilantro aioli
Lamb Loin$37.00
Frida's mole negro, grilled asparagus, smoked carrot sauce, crispy black-eyed peas, sesame seeds
Spring Picadillo$25.00
Fava beans, roasted mushrooms, potatoes, stewed tomatoes, green onion vinaigrette, crispy rice cake
Scallops$34.00
Carolina gold rice & sea island red pea hoppin' john, pipian verde pumpkin seed sauce, Virginia peanuts, pea shoots
Grilled Chorizo$27.00
Chickpeas, swiss chard, ramp aguachile, frizzled onions
Wagyu Beef
Mishima reserve kuroge washū beef, chef's daily preparation

Sides

House Cut Fries$10.00
Tajin, Heinz organic ketchup, garlic aioli
Farmer's Salad$13.00
Sherry vinaigrette, seasonal local produce, pumpkin seeds
Pickle Pot$8.00
Selection of house pickles & ferments
Quicos Corn Nuts$5.00
Tajin spice, chile powder

Desserts

'Talavera' Tres Leches Cake$10.00
Fruit coulis, fruit powder
Coconut-Lime Flan$10.00
Candied ginger, lime zest
Mexican Chocolate Mousse$12.00
Mexican vanilla sabayon, mole powder, fresh fruit
Cheese Plate$18.00
Specialty cheeses, seasonal fruit & jam

What 1,898 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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Virginia
Innovative
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 delightful dining experience with "creative and delicious" seasonal menus inspired by art exhibits. Guests appreciate the "attentive and knowledgeable" service, "beautiful views," and unique cocktails. Despite occasional noise, it remains a "favorite spot" for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable meal.

1,899 Reviews

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maria
Richmond1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Creative menu options. Pleasant ambiance No waiting to be seated
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Anne
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eating at Amuse is always a wonderful experience. Great food, beautiful setting and wonderful service.
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Holly VIP
Richmond9 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've never had one bad thing at Amuse. The Peanut Soup was divine as was the Spring Picadillo and the Chocolate Mexican Mousse. Can't wait to go back for more!
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Emily VIP
Washington DC24 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, I thought the wine was a tad pricey but still worth it. I sat in the bar by myself and had to most relaxing and satisfying Friday evening enjoying delicious food and world class art.
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Audra VIP
San Francisco15 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Three friends and I had dinner after seeing the Frida exhibit. The service and our food were spot on. Amuse was very busy, but the lively atmosphere added to the fun of the night. The noise level was a little loud, but seemed to get better as we had dinner.
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Susan VIP
Richmond23 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scallops served on bed of Hoppin Johns was superb!
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Lisa
Richmond5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Richmond restaurant! Creative, innovative and always delicious.
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Jessie
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the food, service and ambiance. Thank you.
Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsResponded on April 29, 2025
Hello, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your visit to Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts! Thank you for the high ratings and positive feedback. We always aim to provide a memorable dining experience and your visit with us was just that. We look forward to your next visit. Best, Andrew Griffith General Manager
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Dalila
Richmond24 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and our server, Brian was simply wonderful! We cannot wait to come back for dinner and try the Wagu steak with this marvelous Mexican inspired potato dish! 😊
Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsResponded on April 29, 2025
Hello, Thanks for the review, Dalila! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Amuse. We're glad that our Mexican-inspired potato dish and our service met your expectations. We look forward to your next visit for dinner and the Wagyu steak. Thanks again for your kind words and support! Sincerely, Andrew Griffith General Manager
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Judith
Washington DC6 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We have enjoyed dining at Amuse a number of times with pleasure. This recent experience was disappointing at best. On the positive side, the hostess was very helpful and willing to seat us outside the noisy and over-crowded dining room. We had a reservation, but felt like walk-ins at a chain eatery. Our server was rushed and prone to pass over information about the wine and entrees. He thought that substituting a glass of Muscadet with a glass of Prosecco would be ok. My husband's crab cakes were overcooked, Serving a dry crab cake in the South is unforgivable. The greens on both our entrees were wilted and a lifeless garnish to what could have been a great start to wonderful entrees. Our hope is that we can return to Amuse soon and find that the attention to detail and dining excellence is restored.
Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine ArtsResponded on April 30, 2025
Hi Judith, We're truly sorry to hear about your recent experience at Amuse. It's disappointing to know that we didn't meet your expectations, especially with the food and service. We take your feedback seriously and we're committed to improving. We appreciate your kind words about our helpful hostess. We hope you'll give us another chance to restore your faith in us. Best Regards, Andrew Griffith General Manager
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Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is rated 4.8 stars by 1898 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

May 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 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

Appetizers

Potatoes$15.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Tostada$19.00

Ruby's Spoonbread$13.00

Corn-Husk Roasted Beets$15.00

Fried Oysters$19.00

Little Gem Lettuce$15.00

Shaved Jicama$14.00

Entrées

Gulf Shrimp$27.00

Red Fish, Green Fish$34.00

Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcakes$27.00

Lamb Loin$37.00

Spring Picadillo$25.00

Scallops$34.00

Grilled Chorizo$27.00

Wagyu Beef

Sides

House Cut Fries$10.00

Farmer's Salad$13.00

Pickle Pot$8.00

Quicos Corn Nuts$5.00

Desserts

'Talavera' Tres Leches Cake$10.00

Coconut-Lime Flan$10.00

Mexican Chocolate Mousse$12.00

Cheese Plate$18.00

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