Amuse is a seasonal, farm to table driven restaurant, located on Level 3 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 art-filled surroundings, special exhibitions, and seasonality, while also carefully selecting only the finest ingredients from local vendors, artisans, and farmers.
To book our private dining room for parties of 15 or more, please inquire by phoning 804.340.5780 or emailing amuse@vmfa.museum.
Wednesday Supper
Join us for a delightful three-course menu priced at $40. This special menu is a great way to enjoy the cuisine, service, and views that Amuse has to offer at a friendly price point. The menu changes weekly and is available only during our Wednesday dinner service, which is from 5 pm until 8 pm. Please note that tax and service are not included.
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Amuse Event | Beer & Tequila Dinner
Saturday, June 28, 2025
5–9 pm
$145 per person*
Ardent Craft Ales and VMFA’s Amuse Restaurant join forces to celebrate the artistry and legacy of Frida Kahlo and her Mexican heritage. The evening begins with a tour of Frida: Beyond the Myth, led by Dr. Michael Taylor, Chief Curator and Deputy Director for Art & Education.
Following the tour, indulge in a creative and flavorful multicourse dinner at Amuse, complemented by the expertise and passion of Ardent's owner, Tom Sullivan; their brewmaster, Tasha Dixon; and our in-house cicerone, Bryan Wells.
*Includes tax, service, and gallery tour.
$145.00 for Adult
Amuse Wine Dinner | Summer Supper Somm Series
Sat, Aug 9, 2025
5–9 pm
$165 per person, inclusive of tax and service*
Now in its fifth season, Summer Supper Somm is an experiential communal dinner series celebrating Virginia bounty.**
Summer: Heirlooms from Village Garden RVA (named "The most delicious tomatoes in the country” by Food & Wine magazine
Supper: Top chefs and restaurateurs expressing love for tomatoes and nourishing our community with feasts, fetes, and fellowship
Somm: A local winemaker presenting deliciously paired wines alongside our own in-house sommelier!
For 2025, Summer Supper Somm will be presenting nationwide in various restaurants (over eight jackpot weeks of tomato season) and Amuse gets to be one of them!
*If you need to cancel, tickets can be refunded up to 72 hours before the event.
** Due to the nature of the tasting menu, not all dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please reach out to us in advance with any dietary needs.
$165.00 for Adult
Floris at VMFA
Immerse yourself in a culturally enriching tearoom experience at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.