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Lena
A uniquely modern culinary experience inspired by the foods and traditions of Latin America and influenced by the flavors and techniques of American contemporary cuisine.
Our guests are served by professional, attentive and knowledgeable staff.
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Our guests are served by professional, attentive and knowledgeable staff.
206 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 206 reviews
5 stars
(64)
4 stars
(77)
3 stars
(45)
2 stars
(17)
1 star
(3)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(108)
- good for groups(60)
- special occasion(50)
- hot spot(48)
- romantic(35)
- neighborhood gem(32)
Lena Reviews List
Review 1 for Lena
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Good but not really
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dinner here is great, but stay away from brunch. They did not get our order right twice. They messed up our drink order. They forgot the sides we requested. When we asked if they were off, they got rude and defensive."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 2 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Mother's Day brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was really slow and server was not very knowledgable. Only the brunch menu was being served which could have been mentioned when we sat down. The food itself was good with the pork and brisket tacos getting an amazing rating."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 3 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious and refreshing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My mother and I stopped in for a quick small bite after the lunch crowd on Mother's Day and wow! What a pleasant surprise! I had their watermelon cucumber margarita and it was wonderfully refreshing, but not too sweet! It was perfect. We also had the Serrano Pepper Beneit, and the Yapingacho dish...these were all specials on the Mother's Day lunch menu, but I wouldn't be surprised if they are also offered on the regular menu as well. Every thing we had was a delightful taste explosion. What a perfect accent to the wonderful restaurants we have in the Ann Arbor area!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a wonderful time on Mother's Day! Great crowd - but not mobbed like typical buffet brunches on this day. It's too upscale and food to fussy to attract many families with children. The staff was very friendly and accomodating, in spite of busy atmosphere. I had a peach bellini, with fresh puree, which was festive and fabulous! Menu was interesting and intriguing. Our food was served promptly and was delicious. It was the perfect place for grown up brunch!! Looking forward to returning!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 5 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food for everyone
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Both the little plates and the entrees were very, very good. All six members of our party were pleased with the quality of the food and the presentations. There were several comments of, "Best dinner out in a long time!" One diner likes to try vegetarian dishes to see what a chef creates, and was extremely pleased with a spaghetti squash and vegetable dish."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion
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Review 6 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Delicious fish tacos and appetizers! Love the specialty drink menu, hot pepper mango margarita is scrumptious! Will definitely return in near future"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 7 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love this place!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been here twice and the food is really well done and very authentic. They have dishes from a variety of countries in Latin America and they are all spot on. The service was excellent and probably the best part is the ambiance. It's a super stylish place, yet casual... much cooler than most other restaurants you will find in MI."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 8 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great. Service was really slow, even though restaurant was <20% full at Lunch. Waiter forgot to bring drinks. Would go back for the food, but service needs serious attention."
Dined on 5/06/2013
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Review 9 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a very pleasant lunch. Good food, good service. They let us linger a long time without interruptions or hints to leave."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love Lena!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server was very knowledgeable of the menu. Food was amazing. Drinks were delicious. Definitely coming back!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for Lena
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ridiculous wait time.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went to this restaurant after my daughter graduated to have lunch and celebrate. Waited an hour for food, then it was ice cold when it came. Waited another 30 mins. for it to be redone and served again. The wait time was puzzling since there were not many patrons in the place. I will say this - the food wasn't bad. If they can get the issues with the kitchen under control, it will probably be o.k. Plus, the manager did take the food portion off of the bill because of the wait, which was appreciated. And, the drinks were really good. Very innovative selection of drinks. Mojitos and Margueritas were good."
Dined on 5/03/2013
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Review 12 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great service, good food
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was good and definitely worked for the occasion nut nothing mind blowing. The service however, was outstanding, and the booths made for an intimate occasion, even with a party of five."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Lena
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The service was slow-very
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was slow-very slow, food not the greatest (cake was really dry, and potato cake things over cooked and not very good. Plus, they were out of empanadas! What?! I know, right! And we were one of the early dinner parties) and not a warm comfortable decor. This is definitely not what Cafe Hanana used to be, unfortunately!
The plantain appetizer dish was ah-mazing as well as the sangria!"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
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Review 14 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food at a pretty decent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food at a pretty decent value. The "compressed watermelon salad", however, seemed just to be a trio of watermelon wedges and a few leaves of mixed greens. Maybe I'm missing something, but, though tasty, it was certainly not worth it. The rest was fantastic, though. The cocktails were likewise quite good. I'll definitely be back."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Outstanding cocktails. Friendly,
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outstanding cocktails. Friendly, restrained service. But the food was mediocre to poor. Burger ordered medium rare came well done and the compressed watermelon salas just didn't make sense. Deconsfructed Cuban would have been easier to eat if constructed, separating the elements did nothing for them and the lid of the cute container the pickles and lettuce came in was so heavy it tipped over when open. May be back for drinks sometime, but not for dinner."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2008
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Review 16 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the mid-century decor!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the mid-century decor! Went for a birthday luncheon with a group of 4 friends, seated comfortably in a large private booth. Lots of creative choices on the menu. What fun to be surprised with a complimentary dessert for the the birthday girl, that we all shared! Cool dishes, too!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the privacy of the booths.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love the privacy of the booths."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 18 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We'd go back for sure.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great corn cakes, scallops, corvina and fish tacos. Duck soup OK. Try the Torrentes. Very good service."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 19 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We made our reservations on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We made our reservations on OT, put in some special notes and the hostess went over the top to accommodate us! She was wonderful! Staff was attentive. They thought our appetizer was a bit delayed (we didn't mind) but they wrote it off our check anyway. It's was our 2nd visit and there will be many many more! Thanks so much!"
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 20 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Mojitos and food were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Mojitos and food were excellent! The chef came out to speak to us asking how our meal was which is a nice touch."
Dined on 04/07/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 21 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A very interesting menu that
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A very interesting menu that includes Argentinian specialties. Vegetarian choices that are outstanding. Good service, attentive but not hovering; friendly but not overly so."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 22 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We loved the food but the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We loved the food but the service was a bit overwhelming. We felt that our server was hovering over us and wanted some space."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My second meal at Lena was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My second meal at Lena was even better than the first! Wonderful.
I'm already planning my next visit."
I'm already planning my next visit."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 24 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Luscious Lena!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went to Lena for an Easter Brunch and had never eaten at this restaurant. Overall, we were very pleased with pretty much everything about the place. The atmosphere was clean and cool, slightly like a picnic, but much better. It was fairly busy and would it probably would have been too loud if we hadn't been in one of their roomy booths. The waitress was good, though a little embarrassed at still learning the new menu. The food came fairly quickly and everyone was pretty happy with their meal. Each dish came on a different type of plate, which made it interesting. Bottom line: arepas-delicious! stuffed french toast-amazing and very large! benedictos -very yummy! Nice first visit and I will be compelled to visit for lunch or dinner!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Lena
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Don't bother
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a nice dinner before, however Sunday brunch was horrible. We waited forever for our waiter. When he did arrive he was inattentive and seemed to be wandering around the restaurant a lot despite not having many other tables. The food took 1/2 hour to arrive even though we ordered salads. When asked how the salads were and we said they weren't good and they were missing ingredients the response was to bring the ingredients 10 minutes later -- no apology, no offer to try something else, no talk with the manager. Then to add insult, we waited around with credit card waiting on the table and empty glasses for another 10-15 before he noticed and came to close us out. Never again."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
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Review 26 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious but the portions
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious but the portions are a tad small."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 27 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great and very unusual.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was great and very unusual. Service a bit slow though and we had a group of 6 with a loud group next to us so a little hard to hear each other.
Otherwise very good"
Otherwise very good"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2010
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Review 28 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We went back for a second
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went back for a second visit after a disappointing first visit when Lena opened up. We had heard through friends that it had vastly improved. We agreed with that assessment. One complaint is that a vegetarian soup was not indicated as an appetizer/soup and we took it to be a main course. Clearly it wasn't and we needed to order something in addition. The food was good but the portions were relatively small for the pricing. I had corvina which was very well prepared and would have it again. I think it is not the place for hungry eaters unless they are prepared for several courses. Looking forward to even more improvement!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2007
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Review 29 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyed the appetizers, waitstaff,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Enjoyed the appetizers, waitstaff, and ambiance. Would definitely attend for another dining experience again. A little bit pricey, but overall an enjoyable experience."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 30 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent service and drink
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent service and drink selections. Very good craft cocktails. Food was hit and miss. Some dished were very good and some were unremarkable."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
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Review 31 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I think this restaurant is
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I think this restaurant is working on coordinating good service and seating. The food seems very good. I have eaten there twice now. The first time the service was bad. It took a long time for our server to come to our table for our order. The food arrived in moderate time. Our server never came back to see how our food was, our water glasses were empty and we had to ask for them to be refilled. The second time, we were the ONLY reservation and we had asked for a booth and although there were at least 8 booths, none were available to us. We had to wait for 15 minutes although there was no wait for other tables."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
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Review 32 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
bad service and over priced
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"bad service and over priced food for the amount of food and quality of food given."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2010
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 33 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Another A2 Gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good food and service. Loved it!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 34 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was very delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was very delicious and came out very quickly. The service wasn't spectacular but it was a busy night so my group was understanding. This wouldn't be a great place for a romantic dinner (due to noise level) but is very well suited to a small group of friends."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 35 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Saturday Night at Lena
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Dinners were well prepared and artfully presented. I had the special, which was braised short ribs on a bed of polenta - also nicely done and presented. Loved the pressed watermelon salad - although it was listed as including heritage tomatoes, which seemed to be missing from my serving. My wife had the fish tacos and the beet salad, both of which she reported were some of the best she has tasted. Tried two desserts, tres leche cake and the flan, neither of which were particularly memorable.
Service from waiter Zach was top notch - attentive, friendly and efficient.
Serving sizes and prices compared favorably to other downtown Ann Arbor restaurants.
Dining room was open and modern with a friendly, lively feel"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 36 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Restuarant was very comfortable.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Restuarant was very comfortable. We sat in a booth which offered privacy, but still fairly open. The menu was varied and not your usual fare (in a good way). We ordered fish tacos and they were excellent. The portions were filling and just right. The wait staff was very attentive almost too much so."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2009
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 37 for Lena
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were disappointed on this, our first visit to Lena. We used to enjoy Cafe Habana, the previous incarnation of this restaurant. But here, the food was not seasoned properly, the entrees were served just as we started eating our appetizers (making us wonder, how did they cook that food so quickly?), and the drinks were watery."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2009
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Review 38 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food and wait staff were excellent.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and wait staff were excellent. More than Cuban food as the name would suggest. Tried some of the Bolivian items which were the month's specials and found them delicious. We were about 10 minutes early and were told by the young man at the podium that we were too early and that they were only seating according to reservation time. There were several empty tables. We were handed a pager and told to wait downstairs in the bar. We were not seated until 5 minutes after our scheduled reservation time. We did not mind the wait but disliked the popous attitude of the host."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 39 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I chose to give Lena's a 3
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I chose to give Lena's a 3 star rating, but our experience would rate lower than that because of one incident. When we were seated, a new trainee brought the waters and completely spilled them all over my wife's clothing and coat. Just so the visualization is correct, it wasn't a little spill, it was a drenching. This took at least 5 minutes to get under control and really set a bad stage for the entire meal. I at least expected our first cocktail to be on the house, if not the dinner, but nothing. I didn't raise an issue about it to the manager who came around later in meal without a clue to what happened earlier, so as not to bash the new guy, but still thought the waiter would take the initiative. The cheese plate was average, and"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
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Review 40 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Unique flavors, Order lots
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unique flavors, Order lots of dishes and share them. Try their coctails some of the best in Ann Arbor. One of my favorites."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 41 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our first time. Very
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our first time. Very enjoyable. The staff really know each dish and can make great recommendations. The key is to engage them and ask about the food. They are very enthusiastic. Price was reasonable, comparable to others in the downtown area. The bar downstairs has great craft cocktails, and again, very knowledgeable staff."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 42 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Really liked the food and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really liked the food and beverages. Our server was great. What would have made her outstanding is going over the specials rather than just leaving us to read the card. Another server at a table near ours did a great review of the menu and specials and was fabulous! Ambiance was crisp, clean and modern. Would recommend that anyone out for a romantic night reserve a booth. Nice addition to the Ann Arbor restaurant scene. Unique and fresh."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 43 for Lena
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good food, but not great service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was different and pretty good, but our waiter was not great. He came to the table, took only one person's appetizer order and left. Later when he came back we asked him if the starter we ordered was enough for 4 people, he said no and that he wanted to tell us before to order a second. Ok, so why did you just walk away? He only asked some people how they wanted their meat cooked, when the other options clearly had different cooking options. Most of the meat came undercooked anyways. He was always very awkward and abrupt when he came up to the table."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 44 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Quite a transformation from
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Quite a transformation from The Parthenon to Lena's! Love the modern fireplace as you walk in! We had excellent service and the food was wondeful!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Lena
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Normally good, but his was just bad
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was just nasty. We have been her many times before but this time, it was just nasty. The brunch food was just soaked in butter. There was a pool of butter left on the plate. We got an omelet and it was missing 2 things that should have been in it.
The staff was dis organized and the had a very we don't care type of attitude."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2010
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Review 46 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Our first visit to Lena was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first visit to Lena was great. Nice decor - great food & friendly attentive service! Fish tacos, steaks, and small plates very nicely done"
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 47 for Lena
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My vegetables were cold. Overall
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My vegetables were cold. Overall a bit expensive for the value"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 48 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Will go again
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My wife and I went for lunch and had an enjoyable meal. We ordered the Plantains appetizer and it was out of this world good. Then for our meal, I had the fish tacos...again out of this world good and my wife had the chicken salad which she said was good. Prices were very reasonable for lunch."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 49 for Lena
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Dinner at Lena's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"dinner was delicious and the waitstaff was great. I've been telling my friends to try Lena's!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 50 for Lena
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything was very good and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Everything was very good and unique. We will return."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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