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 (260)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

3345 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 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.

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
(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 260 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
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Fraiche in DC offers an unforgettable dining experience with a "fantastic atmosphere," "top-notch service," and "outstanding food." Highlights include the oxtail meatballs, Mambo fried snapper, and garlic noodles. Guests rave about the "amazing" bread pudding and the "warm and friendly" staff. Perfect for special occasions or casual nights out.

260 Reviews

B
Burnice
Baltimore / Maryland1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic spot! Reservations are definitely key because this cozy venue fills up fast, and a tip: if you book through OpenTable, the reservation fee isn't applicable to your bill. The music selection was excellent, with a great mix of hip-hop and R&B that had guests singing and bopping along. I loved that you could choose whether or not to participate in the birthday singing at your table. Now, let's talk about the food – it was absolutely delicious! Every bite was savored, especially the meatballs, gumbo, and cornbread which really hit the spot. And the strawberry cheesecake with that crème brûlée sugar crust? Simply delightful! Even the decor was a hit, and the birthday message on the menu was a thoughtful touch. My old fashioned was perfectly strong and flavorful, and other patrons' empty glasses were a testament to the drinks here.
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Britney
Philadelphia County5 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Drove from NJ Specifically to dine here for my bday as I’m a huge fan of Mr. Make it happen YouTube. Let’s start with the positives : Cool vibe restaurant , playlist was a throwback r&b hits loved that , waitress was sweet, the chef (I assume) came out and greeted the guests I always appreciate that 💕 now let’s get into the food : I was highly disappointed had the bay noodles and salmon although well seasoned the salmon was so dry . My husband got the fried fish again well seasoned but super dry and the rice beneath was cold with the veggies . The cornbread was moist and flavorful but overall was underwhelmed with the meal as a whole. I had very high expectations going in and was excited for weeks to finally get to try the food and was left looking for some other spot to eat .
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Lorna VIP
Los Angeles24 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was beyond exceptional, the vibe was so amazing, and the staff from the ladies who sat us, to the guy who welcomed us and got us settled, to our phenomenal server Ornamente (sorry for the misspelling)) we were in heaven. We left feeling like we just found a new family in DC. I am from California, but I have added Fraiche as my top 3 restaurants in DC. And next time I’m in DC, Fraiche will be my first stop!!!!
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Maisha VIP
Kansas City / Kansas14 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was in town for a Convention and was so excited to try this restaurant. I am a fan of MMIH and often use his recipes. Welllll I was impressed! The ox tail meatballs, sticky ribs, charbroiled oysters and Cesar salad for starters—-absolutely delish! For my entree I had the Bourbon Street risotto, also an amazing dish. I will definitely return!
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Vincent VIP
Washington, D.C. Area31 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience for the first time was amazing. Food was stellar, service was very good, and the drinks list was everything! So happy we had the opportunity to try “Matt ‘Mr. Make It Happen Price’s” restaurant and it lived up to and exceeded my expectations! We will definitely come back.
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Sahara
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful experience. Met the chef who was warm and welcoming. Food came out quick and was amazing. My favorite was the Golden Sage drink and the bread pudding!!
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Olivia VIP
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My daughter celebrated her 17th birthday here and she and her friends absolutely loved their experience. They got to choose where they wanted to sit, enjoyed their cuisines and couldn’t stop talking about the ambience even in the restrooms. They are planing their next dining experience….
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Candy
Atlanta1 review
2.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The SheCrab was amazing. I absolutely loved it. I was there for my convention so it was busy and the service was poor. I was disappointed.
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Renato
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The level of salt in some dishes needs to be lightened up a little.
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Benita
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place, amazing food, great staff. I definitely will be back.
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FAQs

Fraiche is rated 4.4 stars by 260 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 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

Additional information

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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