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Service is consistently described as warm, knowledgeable and highly attentive, with staff explaining dishes and keeping glasses topped up.
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.
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Service is consistently described as warm, knowledgeable and highly attentive, with staff explaining dishes and keeping glasses topped up.
The menu combines French, Asian and Nordic influences, with dishes praised for precise technique, layered flavours and polished presentation.
The candy room turns dessert into an activity: guests can browse sweets, choose desserts and even make a candy bag to take away.
The room balances elegance with a relaxed, lively atmosphere, while DJs and retro music give dinner a more social energy than a hushed tasting room.
Reviews call out inventive drinks including the cheesecake-infused Blabar and creative cheesecake and cacao cocktails.
The interiors make a strong impression, from red tones and wood panelling to golden ceiling lights, an open kitchen and bear-head décor.
One lunch review found the restaurant kid-friendly, with a kids-menu chicken breast described as perfectly cooked.
These items at Brasserie Frantzén got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“The seabass ceviche was a masterpiece—so exquisite we ordered it twice.”
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“The seabass ceviche was a masterpiece—so exquisite we ordered it twice.”December 2024
“The standout food choices for me were the sea bass ceviche and the turbot main. And of course the Candy Room!”November 2024
“I also tried their sushi, and it was incredibly fresh and flavorful—an absolute must-try!”
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“I also tried their sushi, and it was incredibly fresh and flavorful—an absolute must-try!”November 2024
“The sushi was fresh and beautifully crafted, and the lamb cutlets were simply unforgettable — tender, flavourful, and cooked to perfection.”July 2025
“The food was incredible—highly recommend the lamb and scallops, and the almond cake was absolutely insane!”
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“The food was incredible—highly recommend the lamb and scallops, and the almond cake was absolutely insane!”January 2025
“A cheese cake and almond cake, both amazing.”January 2026
“The Bla Bar cocktail stands out as the best drink I’ve ever had—simply unforgettable!”
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“The Bla Bar cocktail stands out as the best drink I’ve ever had—simply unforgettable!”December 2024
“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”September 2025
“Oh don’t forget to try burrata salad it’s very different!”
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“Oh don’t forget to try burrata salad it’s very different!”December 2024
“We began with the Burrata salad , which was a perfect balance of flavors and textures.”December 2024
“For main course, the lamb rack and burger were excellent choices, with the lamb cooked to perfection, juicy and tender, and full of flavor.”
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“For main course, the lamb rack and burger were excellent choices, with the lamb cooked to perfection, juicy and tender, and full of flavor.”May 2025
“The mains, lamb rack and ribeye were delicious!”February 2025
“The A5 Wagyu steak was nothing short of spectacular, each bite made me want more.”
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“The A5 Wagyu steak was nothing short of spectacular, each bite made me want more.”December 2024
“The brioche with cream served at the beginning is also exceptional – warm, buttery and incredibly soft.”
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“The brioche with cream served at the beginning is also exceptional – warm, buttery and incredibly soft.”March 2026
“After that I had a burrata that was out of this world.”
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“After that I had a burrata that was out of this world.”January 2026
“Highly recommend the cheesecake cocktail and the cacao one as well. Probably the most creative and delicious cocktails I’ve had, ever.”
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“Highly recommend the cheesecake cocktail and the cacao one as well. Probably the most creative and delicious cocktails I’ve had, ever.”March 2025
“We started with sushi, sashimi, and ceviche. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious.”
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“We started with sushi, sashimi, and ceviche. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious.”May 2025
“For dessert, the Chamomile & Ghaf honey cheesecake was the ideal sweet ending—with the perfect hint of sweetness.”
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“For dessert, the Chamomile & Ghaf honey cheesecake was the ideal sweet ending—with the perfect hint of sweetness.”December 2024
“A cheese cake and almond cake, both amazing.”
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“A cheese cake and almond cake, both amazing.”January 2026
“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”
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“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”September 2025
“Highly recommend the cheesecake cocktail and the cacao one as well. Probably the most creative and delicious cocktails I’ve had, ever.”
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“Highly recommend the cheesecake cocktail and the cacao one as well. Probably the most creative and delicious cocktails I’ve had, ever.”March 2025
“The chicken breast for kids from the kids menu was perfectly cooked.”
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“The chicken breast for kids from the kids menu was perfectly cooked.”August 2025
“For side we had ordered Koshihikari rice and deep fried Hasselback potatoe which stole the show!”
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“For side we had ordered Koshihikari rice and deep fried Hasselback potatoe which stole the show!”February 2025
“The food presentation was impeccable, with highlights like the delicious oysters, freshly baked bread with rich butter, and the unique mushroom tea.”
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“The food presentation was impeccable, with highlights like the delicious oysters, freshly baked bread with rich butter, and the unique mushroom tea.”December 2024
“Followed by some grilled prawns perfectly seasoned and prepared with an amazing sauce.”
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“Followed by some grilled prawns perfectly seasoned and prepared with an amazing sauce.”January 2026
“The sushi was fresh and beautifully crafted, and the lamb cutlets were simply unforgettable — tender, flavourful, and cooked to perfection.”
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“The sushi was fresh and beautifully crafted, and the lamb cutlets were simply unforgettable — tender, flavourful, and cooked to perfection.”July 2025
“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.”
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“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.”November 2024
“To finish, the Paris-Brest cake was a delightful treat, complemented by the unique sesame ice cream.”
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“To finish, the Paris-Brest cake was a delightful treat, complemented by the unique sesame ice cream.”December 2024
“We started with the potato bread , which was perfectly seasoned and set the tone for the rest of the meal.”
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“We started with the potato bread , which was perfectly seasoned and set the tone for the rest of the meal.”May 2025
“The mains, lamb rack and ribeye were delicious!”
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“The mains, lamb rack and ribeye were delicious!”February 2025
“I ate ribeye steak as a main, which always is a favorite for me. Perfect cocked, medium steak after my wishes.”
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“I ate ribeye steak as a main, which always is a favorite for me. Perfect cocked, medium steak after my wishes.”January 2026
“Every dish was an absolute delight, starting with the Rockefeller oyster and the Scandinavian sashimi which were fresh and delicious.”
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“Every dish was an absolute delight, starting with the Rockefeller oyster and the Scandinavian sashimi which were fresh and delicious.”December 2024
“We started with sushi, sashimi, and ceviche. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious.”
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“We started with sushi, sashimi, and ceviche. All were perfectly prepared and absolutely delicious.”May 2025
“Every dish was an absolute delight, starting with the Rockefeller oyster and the Scandinavian sashimi which were fresh and delicious.”
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“Every dish was an absolute delight, starting with the Rockefeller oyster and the Scandinavian sashimi which were fresh and delicious.”December 2024
“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.”
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“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.”March 2026
“To finish, the Paris-Brest cake was a delightful treat, complemented by the unique sesame ice cream.”
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“To finish, the Paris-Brest cake was a delightful treat, complemented by the unique sesame ice cream.”December 2024
“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”
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“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”September 2025
“The Seabass Ceviche and Steak Tartare tasted fresh and were amazing, wished we could've had more of it.”
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“The Seabass Ceviche and Steak Tartare tasted fresh and were amazing, wished we could've had more of it.”February 2025
“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.”
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“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.”November 2024
“The Turbot “Chef’s Signature” with caviar sauce was the highlight of the meal — a true masterpiece.”
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“The Turbot “Chef’s Signature” with caviar sauce was the highlight of the meal — a true masterpiece.”December 2024
“We really liked the veal tartare, salmon, and were especially impressed by the Candy room, where you can choose your dessert yourself.”
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“We really liked the veal tartare, salmon, and were especially impressed by the Candy room, where you can choose your dessert yourself.”January 2025
“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.”
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“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.”March 2026
“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.”
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“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.”January 2026
“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”
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“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”September 2025
“The food presentation was impeccable, with highlights like the delicious oysters, freshly baked bread with rich butter, and the unique mushroom tea.”
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“The food presentation was impeccable, with highlights like the delicious oysters, freshly baked bread with rich butter, and the unique mushroom tea.”December 2024
Check dishes. Ask whether the mussels are available before ordering; one diner found them listed but unavailable that evening.
Try sweets. Save room for the candy room: you can browse candies and desserts there, then make your own candy bag to take away.
Book music nights. For a livelier soundtrack, consider Friday or Saturday, when one review noted an excellent selection of 80s funk and soul classics.
Consider the bar. Bar seating gives you a view of the chefs at work, and a separate visit found the bar suitable for happy-hour drinks and bites.
Ask for pairings. If you enjoy wine, ask the sommelier for recommendations; a reviewer received pairings that matched the food particularly well.
Bring children. Families can ask about the kids menu; a lunch guest specifically praised the perfectly cooked chicken breast for children.
Plan the visit
This is an expensive restaurant; one reviewer considered the price justified by the service, product quality and atmosphere.
Mussels were listed on the menu but were unavailable on one evening, so check before setting your heart on a particular dish.
One Tuesday visit had no dedicated server, with different staff members attending the table and making service feel disjointed.
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.