Fraiche

Name: Fraiche
Address: 3345 14th St NW, Washington, DC, United States, 20010
Telephone: (202) 506-4586
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (233)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

3345 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Good for groups

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.

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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
(202) 506-4586
Website
http://www.fraichedc.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3345 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010
Neighborhood
Columbia Heights
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Non-Smoking

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Oysters On a Half Shell
Raw Oysters + House Cocktail Sauce Watermelon Mignonette
Charbroiled Oysters$0.00
(4) Lobster & Crab Topped Charbroiled Oysters Cajun Butter + Parmesan Crumb Topping
Cajun Mussels$0.00
PEI Mussels + Smoked Andouille Cajun Trinity + Spicy Tomato Broth Toast Points
Rich Friend Broke Friend$0.00
Sweet & Savory Deviled Eggs + Crispy Fried Chicken Breast + Caviar
Royal Wings$0.00
8 Crispy Fried Wings Your Choice of Marinara or Buffalo
Oxtail Meatballs$0.00
Tender Braised & Fried Oxtail Meatballs Brown Stew Puree + Parmesan + Chives
Sticky Ribs$0.00
Tender Slow Cooked Spare Ribs Asian BBQ Sauce + Crispy Fried Shallots

Soups & Salads

Fraiche Salad$0.00
Spring Mix + Bacon + Avocado Cherry Tomato Candied Pecans Pickled Cauliflower + Honey Dijon
Caesar Salad$0.00
Chopped Romaine + Brioche Croutons Creamy Green Caesar Dressing
She Crab Soup$0.00
Rich & Creamy Bisque-like Soup Lump Crab + Sherry
French Onion Soup$0.00
Oxtail Bone Broth + Caramelized Onions Buttery Croutons + Gruyere + Parmesan

Mains

Coco Curry (V)$0.00
Vegan Coconut Curry + Cauliflower Steak Chickpeas + Carrots & Potatoes + Micro Greens
Golden Gate Noodles
Bay Area Inspired Garlic Noodles + Choice of Protein + Parmesan + Red Pepper Flakes + Chives
Grilled Branzino$0.00
Whole Bronzino (Head Removed) Aji Verde + Crispy Smashed Potatoes Arugula
Mambo Fried Snapper$0.00
Crispy & Savory Fried Snapper + Mambo Sauce House Escovitch Salad + Rice & Peas
French Quarter Risotto$0.00
Creamy Jambalaya Risotto w/ Andouille Sausage Cajun Trinity + Head-On Prawns & Basil Puree
Bayou Gumbo$0.00
Crab & Shrimp Gumbo + Dark Roux w/ Andouille Sausage + Cajun Trinity + White Rice + Honey Butter Cornbread + Fried Okra
Charm City Cakes$0.00
(2) 4oz Jumbo Lump Maryland Crab Cakes Jalapeno Bacon Corn Salad + Cajun Aioli Honey Old Bay Vinaigrette
Butter-Kissed Lamb Chops$0.00
4 Seared Lamb Chops w/ Citrus Garlic Butter Garlic & Herb Mash + Asparagus
Steak Frites$0.00
12 oz Prime NY Strip + Cajun Compound Butter + Truffle Fries
Whole Bird$0.00
24 Hour Marinated Cornish Hen + Charred Broccolini + 5 Cheese Mac & Cheese + Aji Verde

Sides

Garlic & Herb Mash$0.00
Truffle Fries$0.00
Asparagus$0.00
5 Cheese Mac$0.00
Honey Butter Cornbread$0.00
Broccolini$0.00

Desserts

Creme Brûlée$0.00
Macaroon Cheesecake$0.00
Butterscotch Bread Pudding$0.00

What 233 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

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Fraiche offers a vibrant dining experience in D.C., praised for its "outstanding food," particularly the oxtail meatballs and charbroiled oysters. The atmosphere is lively, with a "perfect ambiance" and attentive service. While some dishes may need tweaks, Fraiche's "great service and impeccable flavors" make it a must-visit destination.

233 Reviews

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Marcus
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fraiche is one of the best new restaurants in DC! Everything I ordered was amazing! Shout out to the GM, he was short staffed when I went but the service didn't miss a beat. Definitely going back as soon as I'm able.
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Coralis
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
2.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
I was really excited to try this new spot, especially with all the hype surrounding it. It took over the location where Creole on 14th used to be—and that place was amazing—so my expectations were high. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t quite live up to the anticipation. The décor was underwhelming and felt dated; I couldn’t really figure out what the theme or vibe was supposed to be. Our server was friendly and helpful, offering suggestions and making us feel welcome. However, when she brought out our drinks, she just handed us the entire tray and had us grab our drinks ourselves, which felt a little off. We started with the crab soup, but it was overwhelmingly salty—so much so that we had to send it back. To their credit, the replacement was much better. Next, we tried the charbroiled oysters, which were flavorful and well-seasoned. Unfortunately, the bread that came with it was harder than croutons and not edible. Overall, I can see the potential here. The concept and flavors are on the right track, but the execution and details are missing the mark. With some improvements, this place could be great—but it’s not quite there yet.
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Keith VIP
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Phenomenal restaurant and food!! Highly recommend.
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Crystal
Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have followed [the owner] Matt for a few years on YouTube and was super excited to finally taste his food while visiting D.C. for the weekend. BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!!! The food is phenomenal! It may have taken all of 15 minutes for the food to hit the table from ordering. We started with the Cajun mussels and Oxtail meatballs (these are fantastic OMG!), accompanied by bowls of She Crab & French Onion soups (also to die for)... And the item I was most excited to try were the Garlic noodles, I watched his video years ago and have been itching to try them ever since...they did not disappoint! I added the Lamp chops as my protein and they were cooked to perfection *chefs kiss*... If you've ever wanted to expand to the Midwest, Cleveland will welcome you with open arms & mouths LOL!!! Highly recommend if you're in the DC area, thank you so much to the staff for a wonderful evening! XOXO
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V
Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Didn’t realize until later this housed Creole on 14th restaurant at one time. The ambiance has improved greatly with Fraiche. They usually only do dinner but this Sunday they stepped into the brunch niche and did it very nicely. They had some creative food choices short rib hash with sweet potatoes, salmon cakes with grits and the Fraiche frittata. The banana foster pancakes came paired with eggs(both perfectly prepared) and choice of chicken sausage links or bacon. So often it’s offered as add ons. Note the whipped cream and syrup came on the side, preventing the possibility of pancakes getting soggy. Plenty appetizers to choose from fresh oysters on the half shell and Rockefeller, generous crab meat tater tots to the flavorful rockfish bites. The food was fantastic but there can’t be enough said about the excellent quality of the service, Olive gave a new standard to above and beyond excellence. The only negative is there is no valet and street parking is difficult but not impossible. Welcome Fraiche to the brunch party, hope you stay for a long and successful time.
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OpenTable Diner
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful experience at Fraiche this past weekend for brunch. The food was amazing and the restaurant had the perfect ambiance. We ordered the burger, French toast, and short rib hash to share. They were all 10/10! Would highly recommended and we will be visiting again soon!
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Nkobi VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service …. This was my second time and we Will keep going back
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DaJuan
Denver / Colorado1 review
3.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was a little overcooked! Drink was made way too strong. Both were changed and made better! Overall the vibe in there is nice and good music!
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Chris
Atlanta2 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Drinks were extremely overpriced for the serving sizes. The main entrees were not season well enough to be a Creole themed restaurant: Lamb Chops were bland, as well as the Mac & cheese. The sticky ribs were good and the fire roasted oysters with the lobster and crab was good too.
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Kimberli
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining at Fraîche and will DEFINITELY be back. Big shoutout to our server , Armitty was his name and he was gracious, sharp , informative and not overbearing. It was 3 of us we had sticky ribs & oxtail meatballs. Both were DELICIOUS ‼️ Those ribs fell off the bone and the meatballs? Baaaby they were perfection! Crunchy exterior with the most succulent oxtail meatballs inside . I was hooked at the meatballs. My son had the lamb chops (forgot what they’re called on the menu) but they were 🔥”Fire” as the Gen Z kids says (he’s 20 yrs old) they sat atop asparagus and some delicious (I tasted it) garlic mashed potatoes. He also got a side of mac & cheese (it was a lot ) it was baked and tasty as well. Perfect cheese mix , pull etc My brother had the Mambo Red Snapper…..OMG‼️ The way it was prepared was awesome check out the pics and it was fried to perfection. Crispy, sitting on rice. It was his first time having mambo sauce on anything as he was visiting from Chicago. I had Garlic noodles , you can pick from 4 proteins to top the noodles and I picked short ribs (see pic) when I tell you this is the short rib dish I’ve had this year I mean it. I ordered the garlic noodles because the menu said “Bay inspired “ and I had the garlic noodles when I was in the Bay Area at Crustacean. I like Fraiche’s version better as the garlic isn’t overpowering. Short ribs were super tender and had a touch of sweetness. So yeah I highly recommend Fraiche 10/10 Nice vibe, GREAT service , and the food is OUTSTANDING! A manager (I’m assuming as I didn’t get his name) told us they were starting brunch service soon. Can’t wait!
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Fraiche is rated 4.4 stars by 233 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

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

Website
http://www.fraichedc.com/
Phone number
(202) 506-4586

Fraiche

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Starters

Oysters On a Half Shell

Charbroiled Oysters$0.00

Cajun Mussels$0.00

Rich Friend Broke Friend$0.00

Royal Wings$0.00

Oxtail Meatballs$0.00

Sticky Ribs$0.00

Soups & Salads

Fraiche Salad$0.00

Caesar Salad$0.00

She Crab Soup$0.00

French Onion Soup$0.00

Mains

Coco Curry (V)$0.00

Golden Gate Noodles

Grilled Branzino$0.00

Mambo Fried Snapper$0.00

French Quarter Risotto$0.00

Bayou Gumbo$0.00

Charm City Cakes$0.00

Butter-Kissed Lamb Chops$0.00

Steak Frites$0.00

Whole Bird$0.00

Sides

Garlic & Herb Mash$0.00

Truffle Fries$0.00

Asparagus$0.00

5 Cheese Mac$0.00

Honey Butter Cornbread$0.00

Broccolini$0.00

Desserts

Creme Brûlée$0.00

Macaroon Cheesecake$0.00

Butterscotch Bread Pudding$0.00

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