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Amelia Gene's, Memphis, TN

Amelia Gene's

4.8 (632)
$31 to $50
American
255 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103-3802

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • 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.

We are proud to offer an extensive wine list thoughtfully curated by our team. Should you wish to bring in a bottle not currently featured on our list, a corkage fee of $25 per bottle will apply, with a maximum of two bottles per party. In support of our culinary program, outside food is not permitted.

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
    Business Casual
  • 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, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef Nate'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.
    Chef Nate's Tasting Menu Photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 632 people are saying

Amelia Gene's 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Innovative

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Romantic

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    Lively

  • Memphis / West Tennessee

    American

  • Memphis

    Best Ambiance

  • Memphis

    Innovative

  • Memphis

    Great for fine wines

  • Memphis

    Romantic

  • Memphis

    Lively

  • Memphis

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Amelia Gene's in Memphis offers a stylish and welcoming atmosphere with "wonderful food and friendly service." Highlights include a "perfect night" with "flawless service" and an "inventive, refined" menu. The restaurant is celebrated for its "outstanding ambience," "attentive waitstaff," and "memorable" dining experiences that leave guests eager to return.
632 Reviews

  1. Paul

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Definitely one of the best restaurants in Memphis. A little pricey but the food delivers the value. The filet mignon was fantastic.

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  2. Laura

    Memphis / West Tennessee4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and great food. We went to celebrate our anniversary and the chef sent us a personal note and complementary champagne to celebrate. It felt very personalized.

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  3. Beth

    Memphis / West Tennessee10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only issue was my friend and I had a drink at the bar prior to being seated. The drinks are exceptional, however, upon tabbing out, my friend noticed she was charged $29.00 for her drink! This was a complete surprise. The good news is, when she questioned the bartender, the bartender changed the bill saying she didn't know what happened and made things right. Our party of four also ordered the cheese flight which is listed as a starter, but, we were unable to choose our cheeses until the end of our meal due to the popularity of the item. Overall, the experience was wonderful, but, I would suggest you check your bill for mistakes.

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  4. connie VIP

    Mississippi17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was superb! Service excellent. Great atmosphere, noise level perfect, we could actually have a conversation without having to shout! Definitely leave room for dessert! Overall wonderful dining experience.

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  5. Larry

    Memphis / West Tennessee10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My new favorite place. I don't know how one can improve on this meal.

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  6. Reatha

    Atlanta13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the third time I’ve been to Amelia Gene’s and they never fail to deliver!! The food was great; service-impeccable. They also update the menu frequently. You’ll never be bored with the choices.

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  7. Chance VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect night! Food was beyond fantastic and perhaps even better was the flawless service.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Gayle

    Memphis / West Tennessee6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    WONDERFUL food and friendly but extremely professional service. It’s a tad loud with incongruous music (pop & rock) that doesn’t fit well with the employees wearing suits. It’s also pretty expensive. I might go there for a drink and pasta for a non-special occasion dinner, but we spent $250 plus tip for dinner for 2 with 2 drinks each.

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  9. Sedric

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself and guest had a blast! The food and service was Excellent! Our server/person of direct contact was: Ms. Kellie Nicholson...she was well informed on the menu, polite, totally charming with a terrific sense of humor! Can't wait until our next visit! What a gem!!!!

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  10. Steve

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous restaurant and service. Our first time dining here and the experience was amazing. Food was delicious and good portions. Drinks well made, too. The carrot cake was to die for. We will be back the next time in Memphis.

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FAQs

Amelia Gene's is rated 4.8 stars by 632 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 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
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Nate Henssler
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, 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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