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Salmon Garlic Noodles - Fraiche, Washington, DC

Fraiche

4.4
4.4
162 Reviews
$31 to $50
Fusion / Eclectic
3345 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Hot spot
Fraiche (French for Fresh) is a fresh take on culinary fusion with inspiration from multiple cultures (including French, Cajun/Southern American, and Caribbean). This is also a fresh take on the historic architecture of the venue, which was once a theater.

Fraiche is designed to be a non-pretentious culinary destination with a nod to upscale dining without the stuffiness. The menu is constructed in a way that takes approachable and recognizable food and elevates it, with no flavor left behind!

Since the beginning of time, food has brought people together and that is our ultimate goal with this concept.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Cajun, French
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 162 people are saying

Fraiche reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fraiche offers a delightful blend of flavors with "amazing food," including standout dishes like "oxtail meatballs" and "mambo snapper." The restaurant's inviting atmosphere is enhanced by "attentive service" and soulful music. Though some experienced service delays, the flavorful menu and hospitable staff make Fraiche "a gem" worth visiting again.

162 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was seasoned good and fast service. Music Playlist was A1

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  2. Reginald

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Absolutely delicious Every bite! My waiter was attentive and on point I am so looking forward to this restaurant expansion into Maryland ❤️❤️

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  3. AngelaD VIP

    Richmond6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down the best food I’ve had in a longgggggg time. The drinks took forever but overall the experience was nothing short of amazing. I will definitely be returning for more oxtail meatballs and Mac and cheese.

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  4. Priscilla

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and the service was superb. Staff was very helpful and personable

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  5. Rhonda VIP

    Philadelphia9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was impeccable. We had the oxtail meatballs, sticky ribs, she crab soup and crab cake entree. Everything chefs 💋. Had the opportunity to chat with Chef Matthew Price. So down to earth and very talented. Definitely check it out.

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  6. Monique

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My experience was fantastic and the service was GREAT

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  7. Delia VIP

    Washington DC16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Thank you for making my husband's birthday special! The crab cakes were amazing! Lamb chops! Meaty! The Mac and cheese was perfect ! The drinks were on point! And last but not least "The bread pudding was LOVE!! All love! Everything that was wrong in my life after eating the bread pudding was made right after eating that!!! Thank you so much for making going out to eat an amazing experience again!

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  8. Michael and Kristi

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've been following Chef Matt Price(Mr Make it Happen) on YouTube for a while. I love his style of cooking and his personality! His videos are equally entertaining and have amazing recipes! When I saw that he had opened a new restaurant, I had to try it the next time I visited my daughter, who attends college in Washington, D.C., and it happened to be my birthday. The food was AMAZING! We tried everything from the oxtail meatballs to the snapper, gumbo, and noodles! The staff, including Chef Matt, made it feel like family. He visited our table and is just as personable as a person. It was an exceptional experience! I can't wait to go back.

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  9. Christopher

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I had high hopes going in, but unfortunately, the experience fell flat. The food was, at best, mediocre & nothing stood out on the menu , the food came out at noticeably different times, so some of us were either waiting with empty plates or eating while others still hadn’t been served. It completely threw off the rhythm of the meal. The service didn’t help the situation either. It was lackluster from the start, minimal engagement & slow to check ins, once I saw gratuity was already added on the bill I understood why there was no real sense of hospitality. Overall, not somewhere I’d rush back to. With so many great dining options out there, this one just didn’t deliver.

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  10. Charlotte VIP

    Washington DC25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a pleasant surprise. Could easily have driven right by it. Nothing flashy about the outside but inside is just lovely. Several different seating areas. We chose the padded booths in the rear. The hostess was very helpful and our server Olive was even more so with recommending various menu items. Everything we ordered was simply delicious. Kudos to the chef for his/her lovely presentations.

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Fraiche is rated 4.4 stars by 162 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Washington, D.C. Area
  4. District of Columbia
  5. Columbia Heights

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Fraiche

3345 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Columbia Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Cajun, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking
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