Brasserie Frantzén

Brasserie Frantzén

Palm Jumeirah

Brasserie Frantzén is a modern European brasserie in Palm Jumeirah, bringing French, Asian and Nordic influences into a lively, design-led setting. Reviews particularly highlight the sea bass ceviche and the interactive candy room, where diners choose their own sweets and dessert.

Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
391 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Attentive service

Service is consistently described as warm, knowledgeable and highly attentive, with staff explaining dishes and keeping glasses topped up.

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Creative food

The menu combines French, Asian and Nordic influences, with dishes praised for precise technique, layered flavours and polished presentation.

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What to Eat at Brasserie Frantzén

These items at Brasserie Frantzén got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 6

  1. Seabass ceviche Net +3
    “The seabass ceviche was a masterpiece—so exquisite we ordered it twice.”
  2. Sushi Net +3
    “I also tried their sushi, and it was incredibly fresh and flavorful—an absolute must-try!”
  3. Almond cake Net +2
    “The food was incredible—highly recommend the lamb and scallops, and the almond cake was absolutely insane!”
  4. Blabar Net +2
    “The Bla Bar cocktail stands out as the best drink I’ve ever had—simply unforgettable!”
  5. Burrata salad Net +2
    “Oh don’t forget to try burrata salad it’s very different!”
  6. Lamb rack Net +2
    “For main course, the lamb rack and burger were excellent choices, with the lamb cooked to perfection, juicy and tender, and full of flavor.”
Honorable mentions (31)
  1. A5 wagyu steak Net +1
    “The A5 Wagyu steak was nothing short of spectacular, each bite made me want more.”
  2. Brioche with cream Net +1
    “The brioche with cream served at the beginning is also exceptional – warm, buttery and incredibly soft.”
  3. Burrata Net +1
    “After that I had a burrata that was out of this world.”
  4. Cacao one Net +1
    “Highly recommend the cheesecake cocktail and the cacao one as well. Probably the most creative and delicious cocktails I’ve had, ever.”
  5. Ceviche Net +1
    “We started with sushi, sashimi, and ceviche. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious.”
  6. Chamomile & ghaf honey cheesecake Net +1
    “For dessert, the Chamomile & Ghaf honey cheesecake was the ideal sweet ending—with the perfect hint of sweetness.”
  7. Cheese cake Net +1
    “A cheese cake and almond cake, both amazing.”
  8. Cheese stuffed olives Net +1
    “Had the Blabar (cheesecake infused gin… with blueberry juice and some other fun stuff) as well as a Lychee Martini. We had a ‘crispy potato’ bar bite which was potato chips with sour cream and fish roe. They served us cheese stuffed olives and spicy nuts as soon as we sat down. We enjoyed it all”
  9. Cheesecake cocktail Net +1
    “Highly recommend the cheesecake cocktail and the cacao one as well. Probably the most creative and delicious cocktails I’ve had, ever.”
  10. Chicken breast for kids from the kids menu Net +1
    “The chicken breast for kids from the kids menu was perfectly cooked.”
  11. Deep fried hasselback potatoe Net +1
    “For side we had ordered Koshihikari rice and deep fried Hasselback potatoe which stole the show!”
  12. Freshly baked bread Net +1
    “The food presentation was impeccable, with highlights like the delicious oysters, freshly baked bread with rich butter, and the unique mushroom tea.”
  13. Grilled prawns Net +1
    “Followed by some grilled prawns perfectly seasoned and prepared with an amazing sauce.”
  14. Lamb cutlets Net +1
    “The sushi was fresh and beautifully crafted, and the lamb cutlets were simply unforgettable — tender, flavourful, and cooked to perfection.”
  15. Oysters baked with cheese Net +1
    “The oysters baked with cheese were a delightful twist on a classic, and I personally enjoyed another flavor , this perfectly oyster complemented by the tangy vinegar sauce.”
  16. Paris-brest cake Net +1
    “To finish, the Paris-Brest cake was a delightful treat, complemented by the unique sesame ice cream.”
  17. Potato bread Net +1
    “We started with the potato bread , which was perfectly seasoned and set the tone for the rest of the meal.”
  18. Ribeye Net +1
    “The mains, lamb rack and ribeye were delicious!”
  19. Ribeye steak Net +1
    “I ate ribeye steak as a main, which always is a favorite for me. Perfect cocked, medium steak after my wishes.”
  20. Rockefeller oyster Net +1
    “Every dish was an absolute delight, starting with the Rockefeller oyster and the Scandinavian sashimi which were fresh and delicious.”
  21. Sashimi Net +1
    “We started with sushi, sashimi, and ceviche. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious.”
  22. Scandinavian sashimi Net +1
    “Every dish was an absolute delight, starting with the Rockefeller oyster and the Scandinavian sashimi which were fresh and delicious.”
  23. Sea bass Net +1
    “The wagyu tartare was solid and technically well executed. The sea bass, however, was outstanding – perfectly cooked, delicate in flavor, with a remarkably aromatic rice served alongside it.”
  24. Sesame ice cream Net +1
    “To finish, the Paris-Brest cake was a delightful treat, complemented by the unique sesame ice cream.”
  25. Spicy nuts Net +1
    “Had the Blabar (cheesecake infused gin… with blueberry juice and some other fun stuff) as well as a Lychee Martini. We had a ‘crispy potato’ bar bite which was potato chips with sour cream and fish roe. They served us cheese stuffed olives and spicy nuts as soon as we sat down. We enjoyed it all”
  26. Steak tartare Net +1
    “The Seabass Ceviche and Steak Tartare tasted fresh and were amazing, wished we could've had more of it.”
  27. Tasting menu Net +1
    “The tasting menu is a journey of flavors, each dish a carefully crafted masterpiece that showcases both creativity and precision. The combinations are bold yet balanced, with each bite offering new layers of taste and texture.”
  28. Turbot “chef’s signature” with caviar sauce Net +1
    “The Turbot “Chef’s Signature” with caviar sauce was the highlight of the meal — a true masterpiece.”
  29. Veal tartare Net +1
    “We really liked the veal tartare, salmon, and were especially impressed by the Candy room, where you can choose your dessert yourself.”
  30. Wagyu tartare Net +1
    “The wagyu tartare was solid and technically well executed. The sea bass, however, was outstanding – perfectly cooked, delicate in flavor, with a remarkably aromatic rice served alongside it.”
  31. Warm laminated milk bread with blond miso butter and ghaf honey Net +1
    “As a starter we had the best bread I’ve ever tried, warm laminated milk bread with blond miso butter and ghaf honey. I can’t even begin to explain how good it was.”

Drinks 2

  1. Lychee martini Net +1
    “Had the Blabar (cheesecake infused gin… with blueberry juice and some other fun stuff) as well as a Lychee Martini. We had a ‘crispy potato’ bar bite which was potato chips with sour cream and fish roe. They served us cheese stuffed olives and spicy nuts as soon as we sat down. We enjoyed it all”
  2. Mushroom tea Net +1
    “The food presentation was impeccable, with highlights like the delicious oysters, freshly baked bread with rich butter, and the unique mushroom tea.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check dishes. Ask whether the mussels are available before ordering; one diner found them listed but unavailable that evening.

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Try sweets. Save room for the candy room: you can browse candies and desserts there, then make your own candy bag to take away.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Atlantis The Palm - Crescent Rd
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
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Common Concerns

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High pricing

This is an expensive restaurant; one reviewer considered the price justified by the service, product quality and atmosphere.

Dish availability

Mussels were listed on the menu but were unavailable on one evening, so check before setting your heart on a particular dish.

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The Bottom Line

Brasserie Frantzén is a modern European brasserie in Palm Jumeirah, inside Atlantis The Palm, with a polished but sociable feel. The cooking draws on French, Asian and Nordic influences, and the menu ranges from seafood and tartares to steaks, lamb and more familiar choices such as a burger. It suits a celebratory dinner, date night or a long meal with friends.

Several dishes stand out in the reviews: sea bass ceviche, burrata salad, oysters, lamb and ribeye all receive specific praise. The warm laminated milk bread with blond miso butter and ghaf honey is another memorable opening bite. Drinks are a genuine part of the experience, from creative cocktails to a wine selection one reviewer described as exceeding 2,000 labels and 14,000 bottles.

The interiors are stylish and detailed, with an open kitchen and a lively soundtrack. Friday and Saturday evenings may bring 80s funk and soul, while other visits mention a DJ or live entertainment. Bar seating lets you watch the chefs work.

The candy room is the restaurant’s most distinctive extra: choose sweets and dessert there, and possibly make a candy bag to take away. Pricing is high, and a few diners have reported unavailable menu items or less coordinated service on quieter nights, so confirm key dishes when booking.

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