Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

4.7

1780 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Charming

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.

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

What 1,780 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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 an "inventive and delicious menu," perfectly complementing the museum's exhibits. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "wonderful ambiance," with beautiful views enhancing the dining experience. Though slightly pricey, the creative Japanese-themed cuisine and cocktails make it a delightful choice for art lovers and food enthusiasts alike.

1,780 Reviews

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Frederic
Richmond
67 reviews
vip
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We never have a bad experience at Amuse. The food is delicious and service is great. It is always a pleasure coming here.
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Simon
Richmond
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great location to have a quick brunch and/or dinner!
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Noa
Fort Lauderdale
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter, Brian, was very kind and provided lots of information on the dishes offered on the menu, as well as substitutes. Very good food and a very lovely date spot, indeed.
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Natali
Richmond
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had brunch here before and it was great, but that must be where they thrive because dinner was not it. From a cheese plate without a diverse variety to subpar and small entrees to the worst most sour dessert I’ve ever had, nothing lived up to the price tags or hopes we had. Very sad bc we paid for a babysitter and were celebrating my husband’s birthday.
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Susan
Richmond
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience prior to an interesting lecture.
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Ellen
San Francisco
60 reviews
vip
5.0
60 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We regularly eat at Amuse when we visit. It is always consistently good food, a lovely ambiance and friendly, efficient service. The menu selections are varied and well executed. I highly recommend visiting Amuse when you visiting VMFA or Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
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Maria
Richmond
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner with friends! Nivea(sp?) provided fabulous attentive service!
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Susan
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything from start to finish was delicious! Best fried oysters and the chocolate tartlet was amazing! Had the chicken and dumplings - great flavor. The staff was very attentive and helped make the evening a thoroughly enjoyable evening!
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Diana
Richmond
138 reviews
vip
5.0
138 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The oysters are always a perfect choice. The seasonal apple salad with granola is perfectly dressed and absolutely delicious.
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Lisa
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amuse is my favorite Richmond restaurant. The menu is creative, innovative and delicious. ❤️
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Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is rated 4.7 stars by 1780 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 20 times today

Google Map for Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220

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

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