Frena Reviews

We loved this place, which bills itself as "Modern middle Eastern". We four shared about 7 different things and they were all good. I highly recommend doing so in order to sample many different things. We started with the complimentary bread and another loaf that came with one of our dishes. We ate BOTH loaves. The drinks were good and the place, surprisingly, was not too loud. We really appreciated that! We will definitely return.

Went to Frena for a holiday dinner with coworkers. It was outstanding. The bread and the spreads were amazing. I had this lamb dish in a clay pot covered in layer of bread. The best. We had such a great experience, we all want to go back. Service was on point as well.

We went to Frena for a Tasting Collective event, so we got to taste 5-course dinner especially curated for us. The interior was quite modern, with lots of greens everywhere, making the space looks like an oasis in the middle of concrete jungle. Cozy and welcoming. We decided to get a cocktail to start off. We chose Levant Dew which is actually “boozelss” option, but you can spike it with Vodka or Gin for additional $$. It had a nice sweetness from the honeydew, with the refreshing flavor of mint and yuzu. I really enjoyed this! The first course was Falafel Duo, which had two round falafel balls. They were so tasty! Crunchy exterior and nicely moist inside, packed with flavor. Fluffy and bouncy. The second course was Roasted Baby Gem Caesar Salad. It was very fresh, with a nice crisp crunch to it. The dressing had a little kick to it, and loved the charred, smoky flavor. Dressing was amazing, really enjoyed that. The third course was Wild Striped Bass “Tunschi” in souk-spiced tomato ragout, green garbanzo, preserved lemon. Fish was perfectly flaky and moist, tomato ragout was earthy and robust, comforting and had a great seasoning. Tasty! The fourth course was their Signature Lamb Terra Cotta. The staffs cut up the top immediately after serving at the table. It had lamb sausages inside, along with tomatoes and onions. The bread was amazing. The lamb was out of this world good! We scooped up the sauce with pieces of the flatbread, every bite was delightful from the beginning to the end. Last but not least, dessert! We got Tres Leches Olive Oil Cake with cardamom Chantilly. The cake was very moist, yet somehow didn’t feel dense but nice and airy. What a great ending to this wonderful dinner. We had an amazing dinner here. The staffs were very friendly and efficient. The food and drinks were absolutely wonderful. We enjoyed everything! The owner was great too, approachable, relatable, and passionate about the restaurant and food. We will definitely go back for more of their amazing drinks and food!

We found Frena and have now enjoyed two dinners, the space is clean modern look with open kitchen. Some table outside. Inside tables are VERY close making getting in and out difficult. Food is middle eastern and very good. Highly recommend the hummas and matbucha (generous portions served with wonderful bread. Our mains were the grilled octopus (small) and the lamb terra cotta (4 lamb kabobs served in a pot with flatbread top. Both dishes were very good. Went back and enjoy the chopped salad with the lamb (again). Service is excellent. Well worth a visit and we will when back. Only complaint. cold draft when the door opens.