Fantastic food. Best fried oysters I have ever eaten. Whimsical and varied cocktails and mocktails. And great service. Plus the museum-- what are you waiting for!

We hosted a surprise birthday for my mom this past weekend and I truly cannot thank the Amuse staff enough for going above and beyond! The entire process from planning to celebrating was seamless. The level of care and attention to detail are unmatched-- they even brought out gluten free crackers during bread service and created a vegan sorbet for *one* guest. Beyond the service and delicious food, the space is just so cool. If you're looking for an amazing venue to host your next event, look no further.

The food was unique and overall, very good. Particularly nice were the Ahi tuna, fried oysters (NOT the slaw, which was inedible), crab cakes and tiramisu. Despite the operational issues, to be discussed, the wait staff was outstanding (Kat is an asset to your restaurant). Setting up the reservation was a challenge. From being put on hold, transferred around, dropped, and having to call back repeatedly... only to be told there were no openings was frustrating. After making alternative plans a manager called back to say they definitely had availability, sooooo ...? We arrived on time and were shown to a table with an elbow to elbow fit that partially blocked the server's station and kitchen access. Immediately next to and across from our table were a single couple seated at a table for six and a threesome seated at another very large table. With one chair extended we 100% blocked the servers' path exiting the kitchen. We were so close to the kitchen door that we heard every shout and cheer (good for them) as they performed their cooking duties. The irony was that there was plenty of room in the dining area to NOT jam a table there. It was a very physically uncomfortable experience. I chalk this part up to going to a restaurant on a holiday, but also to the very obvious lack of an experienced restaurant/function manager. I do recommend visiting this restaurant. The food is very good, the menu is interesting, the view is beautiful and bright (with the potential to sit outside), and the service is professional.

Make sure to get a reservation if you come. Gets busy! I walked in for an early lunch at 11:30 and they were able to accommodate me in 15minutes. When I checked in, people after were told they had to wait another hour since all seats were taken. You can probably ask to sit at the bar if that happens if you don't mind not facing the beautiful wall of windows. Service was warm and attentive. Food was the most elevated meal I had while visiting Richmond. Also note that museum is free entry (how amazing!) Beet salad was just perfection and rockfish was nicely prepared. A don't missing you are visiting RVA!

An amazing experience. We took advantage of the beautiful weather yesterday and tried this restaurant for brunch. I am grateful for the suggestion to eat here. Although I am usually the one who asks to eat outside, it was nit my suggestion this time and I am grateful that it worked out to our liking. Although warm and bright due to being directly in the sun, we were able to enjoy the fresh air and the views. I am remiss to say I do not recall the name of our food concierge during our time there, but he was very attentive and knowledgeable. The recommendations were great. We ordered drinks: Chrysanthemum, Sauvignon Boanc, and the water of the day (cucumber citrus) that, by suggestion; was spiked with vodka. Each drink was refreshing and a great selection to enjoy outside. Our food orders: We started with fried oysters (they were cooked softer than I prefer, yet still delicious. The breading was light, but paired well and gave slight crunch and texture) They brought us complimentary pecan crumble and it was sooooooooo good. I would not otherwise eat pecans. This is the only way that I will. We took what we could not funush there, home. Since our youngest person has a nut-allergy, they brought a tiny dish of crackers which I thought was very thoughtful for them to be included. Crab Benedict with scrambled eggs: this portion was very much appreciated and filling. The crab cake was seasoned well. I liked the greens, but did not enjoy them in combination with the other components of the dish. The eggs were scrambled to my liking and paired well with the crab cake and sauce. The English muffin was charred more than I would have liked, but it was able to be cut and eaten without issue. The potatoes were good. Buttermilk Waffle: the waffle was soft. I like a slight crisp, especially in the edges. There are four waffles served with seasonal fruit (for us, it was blackberries, raspberries, and blueberries), whipped cream, compote, and a crumble. It was very appreciative that this dish is nut-free as an option for someone with a food allergy would be able to enjoy it. Steak and eggs: He shared that the steak (cooked medium well) was okay and so were the eggs (which were scrambled). We will definitely go back. This would be a splurge type of place.

A beautiful restaurant overlooking the lawn at the VMFA. The service was wonderful and we thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. For starters, we enjoyed the Fried Oysters (so good!) and Mussels (just ok-- wouldn't order again). For lunch I had the fish and I thought the accoutrements were a little strange but the fish was very good. I just ate around the rest of it. The complimentary bread and butter is to die for and the fries were very good too! Oh, and the Espresso Martini? DIVINE All in all, it was a nice lunch and pleasant experience. I would definitely return and plan to! Thanks, Amuse!

Crispy Pork Cheeks | 'Oro PASTA Co.' Porcini Bucatini | Bok Choy | Turnips | Mushrooms | Pickled peppers | Black Bean Garlic Sauce

We came here for a birthday and were pleasantly surprised to see the menus printed with a "Happy Birthday!" across the top. The birthday girl was very excited to also have a chocolate disk on her dessert also wishing her a happy birthday. Our server was very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. To start, I tried the snapdragon sparkling cocktail, which was very good. It had a good balance of sweet with a hint of spice. We enjoyed the curry fried oysters and the poached shrimp with heirloom tomatoes and fried capers as appetizers. The poached shrimp and heirloom tomatoes dish was a standout among all of the dishes we ordered. For our entrees, we got the flat iron steak, swordfish, and lamb flatbread. The swordfish was an odd dish due to it being surprisingly sweet and tasted like apple pie. Out of the entrees, we'd recommend the flat iron steak. The dessert course saw the lime leaf ice cream, the turon sundae, and the cheese plate. We were confused by the sundae and would pick the cheese plate in the future. Overall, it's an experience I would highly recommend, especially if you have something to celebrate.

We absolutely love going to Amuse after seeing an exhibit at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. The chef creates an innovative menu that is often tied to the museum's special exhibit. A go-to favorite for us is the fried oysters. This time they came with chow-chow. Delicious!! For mains, we got the crab cake with a succotash comprising zucchini, corn, and cherry tomatoes on top of buttermilk dressing. You can decline the dressing for a dairy-free meal. There's lots of crab in this little crab cake, and the meal is a filling lunch. Top marks!! We also ordered the chicken sandwich made of thigh meat, chow-chow, coleslaw, and sauce. It came with a side of salad on the plate. The concept is good and the flavors meld nicely, but there's so much moisture that the brioche bun disintegrated on the bottom, making it challenging to hold. For drinks, we enjoyed the house made soda, which was pear and ginger. We also ordered a cranberry mimosa. Both were excellent! We'll be back!

Our party arrived a a bit ahead of our reservation so we killed time by browsing the art gallery steps away from the restaurant. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. All food ordered ranged from pretty good to very delicious on "my" scale. Everything from the cheese board and heirloom tomato salad to muscles and crab cakes were ordered. Plating was was well executed. Always a solid performance in this establishment!