# Jack's Wife Freda Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/jacks-wife-freda JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/jacks-wife-freda.json - Cuisine: Mediterranean - Neighborhood: NoHo / SoHo (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/soho) - Space: Group Dining - Price range: $$ - Typical spend: $20 to $60 per person - Google rating: 4.4 (5,060 reviews) - Address: 226 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, USA - Phone: (212) 510-8550 - Website: https://jackswifefreda.com/ - Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Outdoor seating: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Jack's Wife Freda transforms group dinners into lively Mediterranean feasts where everyone fights over the last bite of green shakshuka and rose harissa chicken. The bustling NoHo corner spot buzzes with energy as your table shares plates of whipped feta, lamb meatballs, and their famous rosewater waffles, creating those spontaneous moments where conversation flows as freely as the wine. With its warm, lived-in atmosphere and shareable menu built for passing plates, your group will leave planning the next gathering before you've even finished dessert. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Groups of 6 to 10 come mainly for birthday brunches, casual team dinners and family meals ordering a la carte. - Reviewers describe groups of 6 to 10 seated in the main dining room; no private room is mentioned. - Reservations are taken for larger parties, and several reviewers report the full group must arrive before seating. - Ordering is a la carte, with shared small plates like fried zucchini, beet dip and halloumi common for tables. - One birthday group reports a 3.50 per person cake cutting fee and a charge for a birthday cupcake. What works: Staff accommodate kids, vegan guests and special requests; Large parties seated promptly even when packed; Birthday groups report warm, celebratory treatment from the team; Diverse menu suits mixed groups. Watch out for: Very loud room makes group conversation difficult; No separate checks; automatic 20% gratuity on larger parties; Cake cutting fee and small portions for the price. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Can Jack's Wife Freda host a large group?** Jack's Wife Freda welcomes larger parties for group dining in NoHo / SoHo and is flagged as good for groups by Google reviewers. Contact the restaurant for group reservations and any set menu. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Jack's Wife Freda?** Guests at Jack's Wife Freda typically spend $20 to $60 per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Jack's Wife Freda for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Jack's Wife Freda open?** Jack's Wife Freda is open Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM, serving brunch, lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Jack's Wife Freda?** Jack's Wife Freda is a $$ Mediterranean restaurant in NoHo / SoHo, New York City, rated 4.4 stars across 5,060 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Lively bistro executing American-Mediterranean cooking & classic cocktails in understated digs. It has outdoor seating and a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Jack's Wife Freda?** Groups of 6 to 10 come mainly for birthday brunches, casual team dinners and family meals ordering a la carte. Reviewers describe groups of 6 to 10 seated in the main dining room; no private room is mentioned. Reservations are taken for larger parties, and several reviewers report the full group must arrive before seating. Ordering is a la carte, with shared small plates like fried zucchini, beet dip and halloumi common for tables. One birthday group reports a 3.50 per person cake cutting fee and a charge for a birthday cupcake. Reviewers praise: staff accommodate kids, vegan guests and special requests; large parties seated promptly even when packed; birthday groups report warm, celebratory treatment from the team; diverse menu suits mixed groups. Watch for: very loud room makes group conversation difficult; no separate checks; automatic 20% gratuity on larger parties; cake cutting fee and small portions for the price. Based on 70 Google reviews of Jack's Wife Freda that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.