FRNDS Restaurant & Lounge

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1. B

   Brittany

   Houston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The ambiance was seductive and dimly lit, making it perfect for a date night. We started with drinks, which were excellent. For appetizers, we had the oysters, which I’d rate a solid 7, and the corn ribs, which were decent. However, the $46 lamb chops were extremely disappointing—while they were tender, the flavor was lacking, and the gravy just didn’t work. My friend tried the deviled eggs, and they were just okay. Overall, I’d recommend this spot for drinks or happy hour because the ambiance and music were great, and the interior is super cute. But the food didn’t do it for me, and with a small menu, there aren’t a lot of options to choose from.
   

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   Brittney

   Houston

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Ive been here 3 times and every time the service here gets worse and worse. I really try giving other chances because the food is delicious, however the lack of service time and lack of attention from their staff is ridiculous. I was told at my 2pm reservation after we waiting 25 mins and NO-ONE even offered water that our service was slow because they only had two people of staff there. Thats very unacceptable! And to top it off it was only 9 parties there with mine. I hate that the slow service is going to push a customer away because the food is actually good.
   

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   Jenna

   Houston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   I had an extremely disappointing experience at this restaurant, especially considering it was meant to be a birthday celebration. The food was terrible. I ordered the pineapple chicken, and it tasted like the chicken was boiled, then grilled, and burned in the sauce. The mashed potatoes were clearly instant, and the greens tasted like plain greens drowned in spinach dip. The service was just as bad. Despite having a reservation at 10 PM, they were not ready, and I wasn’t seated until 30 minutes later. On top of that, the atmosphere was completely off. The DJ played nothing but breakup songs, which felt entirely inappropriate, especially since I didn’t attend an R&B night. Overall, this was an unpleasant and depressing experience. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone, and I certainly won’t be returning. For what was supposed to be a special occasion, it turned out to be a major letdown.
   

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   Meka

   VIP

   Houston

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 5 January 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   My experience this time was horrible. Our waiter was so involved with a table of pretty girls then being concerend about our table. There was literally only 8 people in the entire restuarant. I made a reservation and it took 45 minutes for deveiled eggs, and biscuits to come out which were hard as a rock. Then it took another 45 minutes for our food that was prepared wrong. The best part of the experience was a Mimosa that I oredered to receive 3 and it took so long for the second I scratched it. I booked this place for a private dinner in November for my mothers 70th and was dissappointed, decided to try again maybe it was just a bad day and again it was not a good experience. This was 4th time and the first two I enjoyed, however these last two made me make a decision. I will not be returning! Pray that it gets better for customers from the kitchen and being attentive to those who are their to experience the ambiance as well as the food.
   

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   Kathy

   VIP

   Atlanta

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This is my second time visiting this restaurant. The first time it was a 10/10. This time I would give it an 8/10. I ordered some appetizers. They were okay. My drinks were great! The ambience is always a vibe. The restaurant is clean, the service is great. This time I went for a bit on NYE and the music wasn't as good as it was when I visited the first time. The DJ was low energy. I would definitely go back though.
   

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   Tami

   Houston

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   This was a nice mid-upscale spot when they initially opened. Now just a hookah lounge/club type atmosphere. Service was lacking. Took over 20 minutes for our drinks to come. Food was ok. I will not be returning.
   

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   Alicia

   VIP

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 28 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great spot, great food, great drinks. Check it out
   

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   ASANTE

   Houston

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 21 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed the food and service. Everything was great. Shoutout to our waitress Yaya…she was the bomb!!!
   

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   Rasheda

   Atlantic City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 4 December 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent experience. Ya Ya was an excellent server!!!
   

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    Akilah

    Houston

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    The hostess was amazing, the ambiance is cute and the food was decent. The customer service is not up to par at all.
    

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