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    Amelia Gene's

    4.6 (91 reviews)
    Open 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Bonnie R.

    Have you heard the story of The Shed at Dulwich? It was a faux restaurant that was hyped on social media despite not having a real presence. When pressed, it opened for a few diners, serving frozen meals nicely plated, passing the off as homemade and giving them bougie names at an elevated price point. I am waiting for Amelia Gene to let us in on the prank that they are the second iteration of The Shed. Ambiance and service were good, but the food and price point were outrageous. Overall, food was barely mediocre. Not one entree was inspired or merited more than 4/10 stars. Potato fondue was mashed potatoes, the biscuits were dense and flavorless, but the truly comical moment of the evening was when they brought my 6'6 husband's ravioli to him. $18 for one ravioli that (he said) was *not even good*. I am shocked at the positive reviews and overall rating Amelia Gene's has received. Maybe we hit it on a very off night? Maybe we don't get "it"? Either way it's not for us. On the bright side, I've had weeks of making fun of my husband's face at the sight of the one ravioli, and that's gotta be worth something.

    Monkfish
    Krysten E.

    Exceptional food and drinks. The fish dishes are perfectly cooked and great portions, we loved the Bee's Knees cocktail as well. The servers were really nice, provided great recommendations. My only constructive feedback is that we didn't receive a starter we asked for. Turns out we didn't need it, but still... was an attention to detail missed. Bathrooms are immaculate, space is clean and well appointed. Truly a great and unique menu, we will go again.

    Short ribs
    Andrea C.

    Very pretty restaurant. Excellent service. Quite expensive. We started with ravioli, prawns, burata, asparagus, biscuits, steak tartar, and a 5 cheese sampler plate. The biscuits were really delicious. The steak tartar was very disappointing. I'm sure the steak was good quality but it was so overwhelmed by the spice they used (curry, I think) that you just couldn't taste any steak at all. Everything else was fine but just nothing great. Our entrees were filet mignon and short ribs. Both were very good. Dessert was carrot cake. I didn't love it. Had a ton of crunchy stuff on it that I didn't like. We also had 6 cocktails. All together, it was $675 before a $125 tip for 5 people. Not terrible restaurant by any means, it's also nowhere near worth $160 pp for dinner. Don't see myself going back here.

    Biscuits
    Rachel J.

    Ambiance was my favorite part about the restaurant. Wait staff was great- food was pretty good, but overall isnt my favorite. One of the reasons that i gave it 4 stars was there was a mans curly hair on my plate/food. They did give me a new plate but overall was sort of grossed out by it.

    Lovely evening. Staff are very attentive and friendly. We had a special tasting menu that was stunning. Wine pairings were very good. Absolutely a great evening in a beautiful venue.

    Heather M.

    Everything was amazing! Food is delicious and service is great! We tried the biscuits, octopus, seabass and monkfish.

    Megan W.

    AG's feels like a night out in Italy. I love that it's dimly lit and has intimate settings. Our service was superb and the food was great. The homemade biscuits & honey butter were our favorite!! Mouthwatering buttery goodness! I would come back just for those. The chef sent us a turnip soup that was phenomenal. I hope it gets added to the menu. The prawn appetizer was delicious. Prepared just right! I didn't care for the egg noodles that came with the lamb pasta, though the accompanying lamb was nice. My friend enjoyed her rigatoni, but no protein is served with that dish. Overall, we had a great experience and we will return!

    Rigatoni | Seasoned Ricotta | Lobster Sauce
    Margaret J.

    Date Night!! I selected Amelia Genes! We had a great time laughing and talking!! Lovely place with beautiful decor and a great idea to leave some of the original steel company's machinery! The drinks and food were delicious and plated well! However, the Rigatoni | Seasoned Ricotta | Lobster Sauce was not tasty, and I would not order it again. But the Prime Streak Tartare and Prime Filet Mignon were fantastic. We will return. 8/10

    Nicole L.

    Enjoyed our date here! Food was absolutely delicious. The vibes were immaculate. Ravioli portion was a bit small but other than that everything was good.

    Sea Bass And Crispy Martini
    April S.

    Lovvvvvved It!!! Had Absolutely a great time with my husband!!!! We had a the biscuits to start off and then cocktails and entrees. It was a wonderful experience and we will definitely will be back!

    We ate here for dinner last night while we were in town, and it absolutely did not disappoint. The lemon drop martini was fantastic, and every dish we ordered was exceptional--from the cheese board, prawns, and potato fondue to the warm biscuits and perfectly cooked prime filets. To top it all off, our waitress, Ella, provided outstanding service and made our experience even better. We'll definitely be back!

    Black Seabass
    Eda X.

    Amelia Gene's is truly most beautiful and modern restaurant in downtown Memphis with professional and friendly staff to ensure the best dining experience. The roasted carrot soup as the amuse bouche was delicious. Simmered with whole peppercorn and puréed to a thick pulpy soup. We ordered the Black Seabass and the Dry Aged Prime Bone in New York strip steak with beef grease popovers. Both entrees were decent with flavor profile and a reflection of a small town charm and interpretation of fine dining. Just would have preferred a higher quality steak with darker color and flavor for its steep price point. Would be delighted to return to try their appetizers and pastas next time.

    Dining area
    Melanie A.

    Wow, how can I give this place a compliment that measures up to the experience? My husband and I came for a date night. The place is in a rustic old mill building that's been renovated into a high class modern vibe. The ambiance is cozy, romantic and elegant. The service is outstanding, it's the best version of high quality service in the food industry you could expect. Servers are well dressed with good posture and manners. Forks were changed out, waters filled, server came by at all the right times, not a single thing was unaccounted for. We had a glass of wine and their old fashioned black coffee drink which was so smooth and delicious. To start we had the cheese sample (I cannot remember all the cheeses) but the server cut them at our table and they were paired with guava paste, bread crackers and candied walnuts. The cheeses were so interesting and fresh. I am a huge oyster fan, and these oysters were hands down the best I've ever had. We were told the oysters are from the north East (possibly Maine) and the oyster itself was sweet with a green creamy sauce. Next we had the duck and monkfish. I have to admit I am not a huge duck fan but this meal was incredible. My favorite was the monkfish. Thank you for making our experience incredible. We noticed every effort and detail in the experience you create! We will return again soon.

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    I had been wanting to try this place for a while so I was happy when my coworker suggested we go…read morefor lunch. Bad idea. The place was relatively empty. Seemed to be more to-go orders than anything. We came and were seated. The server told us it was her first day so she didn't have answers to any of the questions that were asked. I ordered the blackened catfish pasta and my friend ordered the blackened catfish meal. After waiting for quite some time, the server comes over and tells us that it takes about 45 minute to cook our food since everything is made to order. So if we were on lunch break, it would be better to call in the order. 1- it doesn't take 45 mins to scoop pre-made pasta or grill catfish. 2- You probably should have told us that information when we arrived, not an hour after we been sitting. Yes it took a full hour to get our food. With no one else in the restaurant. Should have been a clue. My food wasn't even piping hot when we got it. It was lukewarm as best. So the taste was just ok. Fish very salty. Pasta flavor was ok. My friend enjoyed her meal but was also disappointed in the wait and the warmness of the food. Presentation was good however. I asked for a to-go container and the check. The server said ok and then went to talk to another employee for an additional 20 min as we were waiting to finish up and leave. I had to go ask her again. And she said it's on the way. So in all, we spent about an hour and 40 minutes in this establishment during our lunch time. Not sure I have any interest to return.

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    We had an extended family celebration at Catherine and Mary's, and we truly enjoyed the entire…read moreexperience. We tried the fried mozzarella and corn bread appetizers. We shared two of the salad platters. Then we dug into multiple pasta dishes along with the chicken and fish entrees. There's a wide variety of mixed drinks, wine and beer to choose from. The coffee and gelato are excellent as well. James provided wonderful service. The place used to be an old hotel and the restaurant is located in what used to be the lobby. It's a big space, but you can still easily hold a conversation. There's complimentary valet parking just around the corner.

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    3.4(224 reviews)
    0.4 miDowntown
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    Solid smash burger and the omelet was good and fluffy. This was just breakfast and brunch menu but…read moreI would think maybe their dinner menu might be decent for inside hotel restaurant. The croissant beignets was excellent. This coming from a Nola person. Good jam, flaky , soft and airy. Dig the decor and different seating options.

    Curfew had the opportunity to serve 24 paying customers tonight, and unfortunately, poor leadership…read moregot in the way of great business. After leaving a nearby bar, our group stopped in simply looking for food. The restaurant was virtually empty, yet the manager, Charles, insisted that if any of us sat near one another, we would be considered one large party and could only have one check. I explained that we had no problem sitting at separate tables, and each table would gladly have a single check. That should have solved the issue. Instead, Charles instructed an inexperienced and unprofessional server to scatter us throughout the restaurant and warned that if we interacted between tables, we would still be treated as one party. From a management standpoint, this decision made no sense. Rather than maximizing an opportunity to generate significant revenue, leadership chose to create unnecessary obstacles. Ironically, spreading us throughout the restaurant would have required opening multiple sections, increasing the workload on servers and support staff instead of simplifying operations. Leadership sets the tone for a business. Good managers solve problems and create positive guest experiences. They don't create barriers that send paying customers elsewhere. At the end of the day, every business has one primary objective: to generate revenue while providing excellent customer service. Unfortunately, this experience demonstrated poor judgment, inflexible leadership, and a missed opportunity to earn the business of 24 guests who simply wanted a meal. I hope Curfew reevaluates this approach because customer service, common sense, and hospitality should always work together.

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    Curfew - Seating area with old school records, cassette tapes, and 8tracks. VERY NICE TOUCH since we are in Memphis.

    Seating area with old school records, cassette tapes, and 8tracks. VERY NICE TOUCH since we are in Memphis.

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    My sister, dad and I stopped here before a concert at the Fox Theatre, and it was the perfect start…read moreto our evening. First, the ambiance was spectacular. The vibe felt like a speakeasy turned restaurant. While larger than a traditional speakeasy, it still managed to feel cozy, intimate and inviting. Shortly after we were seated, the restaurant manager stopped by our table. My sister asked for cocktail recommendations... if you're a cocktail fan, you're in for a treat. Their signature cocktails were thoughtfully crafted and exceptionally well-balanced. We went with their spicy margaritas. As for the food, I could have easily ordered a second helping of the Cajun Abita shrimp appetizer and called it dinner. The shrimp was perfectly seasoned, and the sauce was outstanding. The accompanying beer bread was equally delicious...slightly reminiscent of cornbread but with its own unique flavor. My sister and I weren't huge fans of the She Crab Soup. It was simply too rich and creamy for our tastes. One bite was enough for us although my dad seemed to enjoy it. The Blue Window Wedge Salad is their take on a classic wedge which was spectacular. It will be hard to find another wedge salad that measures up. The sweet potato pecan casserole was good but it felt like it was missing something that we couldn't quite put our finger on what. The maple bacon Brussels sprouts were a table favorite...perfectly cooked and well-seasoned. My dad and sister both enjoyed the braised beef, which was served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. To finish, we shared the white chocolate bread pudding and it was absolutely delicious. In fact, the table next to us seemed to enjoy theirs just as much. Overall, this was a wonderful dining experience with great service, a memorable atmosphere, excellent cocktails and standout dishes. I'd happily return the next time I'm headed downtown.

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