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Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA

Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

4.7
4.7
1815 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 39 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
  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Menu

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What 1,815 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • 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 "creative menu" that pairs beautifully with the museum's exhibits. Guests appreciate the "inventive and delicious" dishes, "excellent service," and the "lovely view" of the museum's grounds. While some find it a bit pricey, the overall experience is "unbeatable" for special occasions.

1,815 Reviews

  1. patrick

    Richmond

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We brought our mini dach puppy and someone complained- though she made no noise. She alerts my wife when she needs to take diabetes meds but technically is not a certified service dog. Technically yes, we had no papers for her but security asked us to leave. We understand she violated rules and left as requested but we have had early dinner there for 4 years and spent hundreds of dollars over the years, not to mention today in the gift shop. A little holiday spirit would have gone a long way and likely will not renew our membership.

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  2. SSfoodlover

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had become a family tradition for my daughter, husband and me to visit Amuse on Christmas Eve. It had also been a few years since we’d been able to time it right! This year we made a plan and I am so glad we did. The food and service were both outstanding! Alex took care of us from start - with our sparkling holiday cocktails - through lunch with scallops, oysters, a strip steak, and the best beets, brussel sprouts, and parsnips - until dessert, an upside down pear and pomegranate cake. We won’t wait as long before we go back again!

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  3. Marianne

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone in Richmond needs to remember this wonderful restaurant inside the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - it's a delight! The service is wonderful and the food is first rate. It's very worth a visit - and you get to wander the beautiful galleries before or after. It's a real gem and sometimes we forget about it. I have promised myself I will become a regular.

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  4. Hannah

    VIP

    Richmond

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always dinner at Amuse was absolutely delicious. My sister & I shared the Fried Oyster appetizer & we ordered the Scallops & the Mushroom Cassoulet. The appetizer was flavorful & cooked perfectly. The entrees were both a wonderful combination of complimentary flavors. The ambience was pretty quiet for a Thursday evening & the service was courteous & welcoming. As always it is a pleasure to dine at Amuse.

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  5. Brian

    VIP

    Washington DC

    53 reviews

    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As usual a first-rate experience. We were at the VMFA for a show of Southern American photography as well as another temporary exhibit of photographers of the Hungarian diaspora. Two great shows. We are fairly regularly diners at Amuse. It far outpaces the usual museum restaurant fare. It's the best lunchtime dining option in the museum district. It was busier than usual, as lots of groups seemed to be having their holiday luncheon there. It didn't affect the service, but it was LOUD, until a couple of larger parties left. The menu changes seasonally. I had the pickle pot and the farmer's salad bowl. My wife had the butternut squash soup and the mushroom cassoulet. All were excellent. I tried a bite of my wife's cassoulet. REALLY tasty.

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  6. Robb

    Richmond

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a pleasure to dine here! Nice, quiet atmosphere, food is very good and service was excellent!

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  7. Angela

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch was fabulous! Service, food and atmosphere exceeded our expectations. One great feature of Amuse is the low noise level enhancing the overall dining experience A very enjoyabe lunch.

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  8. Darcy

    Des Moines

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always make a plan to dine at Amuse while enjoying VMFA. Though the menu is limited it always provides an interesting selection of tastes

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  9. David

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and windowed museum location are outstanding and there is always a wide choice of well prepared selections on the menu.

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  10. Kathleen

    VIP

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion. Every staff member from hostess to waiter helped to make our birthday celebration enjoyable. The food was SPECTACULAR. We tried two different appetizers, sweet potato and a beets dish and loved each one. We also tried the butternut squash soup and the braised beef rib and they were excellent. I highly recommend trying this place!

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Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is rated 4.7 stars by 1815 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
22:00
Booked 39 times today
Google Map for Amuse at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

200 N Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA 23220

Additional information

  • Area
    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
    Bar Dining, Farm to Table, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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