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Little Frenchie, Coronado, CA
Award-winning

Little Frenchie

4.6
4.6
1023 Reviews
$30 and under
French
Little Frenchie is a chef-driven approachable bistro modeled after Parisian neighborhood cafes. Enjoy our rotating menu of Provencal classics, our immense selection of unique cheeses imported from France and our extensive wine collection from both France and California. We take pride in the imported and local ingredients we use; our produce is sourced from regional farmers, and our seafood from local area fisherman.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 39 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (619) 675-0041
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Sramek
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Cross street
    Orange Avenue
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,023 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Diego

    French

  • San Diego

    Great for brunch

  • San Diego

    French

1,023 Reviews
  1. Ktraveler

    Tucson

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    WE returned with friends for your mussels and they were again delicious! Our friends enjoyed an appetizer of pate and pickled onions first and said it was very good. We shared a nice Provence Rose wine. Finished the meal with Profiterols which were wonderful. Our server Emily was friendly and efficient as were everyone else who helped us out. Will be here next time in Coronado

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  2. MarioM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Little Frenchie is a delight! Cozy ambiance, the food is great, from start to finish with their Grand Marnier Soufflé that is spectacular. The staff attentive and knowledgeable about the menu, they ensure we had a wonderful time. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking for a great dining experience in Coronado! Highly recommended!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Little Frenchie was amazing! My wife and I will be returning very soon to enjoy the food, beverage and environment again.

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  4. sammy

    Los Angeles

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first visit and we will definitely be back. All of the staff were friendly, the food was excellent.

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  5. PavelK

    Orange County

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food generally is pretty authentic French with some added local twists. Mussels were particularly good. Some dishes might benefit from stronger flavor but this is subjective… Wines are good, service is great and nobody generally is pushing you out… especially midday period is peaceful … a more European than American way of service. Last but not least is the word about deserts… they are outstanding! Overall: highly recommended. We shall be back too.

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  6. annes

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food Great Ambience, although quite loud inside.

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  7. SmallGroupArmeniavisit

    San Diego

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and excellent service. Sokol was terrific-great personality and anticipated our needs.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cheeseburger is excellent. Some menu items are not amazing. But there are some that are excellent.

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  9. JEAND

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. A place to go when you’re visiting Coronado Island.

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  10. JohnJ

    Los Angeles

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife’s favorite restaurant on the island. She loves the classic mussels with fries and I love the burger smothered in raclette cheese. Very easy patio in front. We go every time we are in Coronado.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the food- the salmon Benedict is phenomenal. The mussels were divine! I got the French baguette to sop up the broth- sooooo good! Anything they have with chocolate and bananas is to die for-

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  12. JEFF

    Los Angeles

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cheeseboard was tremendously delicious. We also hqad the french dip which was also veryood, The mille feuill for desert was delightful.

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  13. Rene

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    Location, ambience and food is great! My biggest complaint is the dressing on your salad. It’s WAY too salty. I’ve been to your restaurant several times and each time , the salad is very salty! Please adjust your recipe. We can always add more salt if needed. Thanks!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and excellent service. Always a treat.

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  15. JRthoughts

    Phoenix

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a great place! Food was incredible, we did three appetizers and two salads as our meal and they were all great. The service was delightful very friendly and attentive with no hovering. Perfect night out.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic little quaint place to eat. Staff were fantastic! Food was amazing! Loved eating outside under the umbrellas enjoying the island!

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  17. KristinH

    Oklahoma City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a lovely experience. I had an almond milk iced latte , avocado toast and the two pastries of the month. All were divine. Our server was a gem and I can’t wait to go back

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Second time at Frenchie and both times the service was very slow and the food was just ok/bland. Personally think it’s more hype than anything else. Great place for social media pics but if you want an actual brunch with great service and ambiance The Henry across the street is better

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great service. Over wonderful brunch experience. Can’t wait to go back for dinner

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  20. MattI

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Had lunch on Tuesday & Wednesday. Both days, it took much longer to receive food. the order was taken in acceptable time. The manager did apologize.

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  21. Ktraveler

    Tucson

    62 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    62 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our Anniversary here last night and very much enjoyed our evening. Derick, our server was excellent. Gave us just the right attention and even got us profiteroles for dessert as an Anniversary gift. ( They normally give Crème Brulé but we don't like it ). We split an order of the Classic Mussels for our main which was plenty for the two of us and very good!! Love sitting outside on such a pleasant evening. 5 Stars again. WE will be back!

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  22. LaurieM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience5
    I come to Little Frenchie often. I know this was a holiday weekend but that’s no excuse for the service that we received. To begin with I had a reservation for a week in advance. When I arrived there was no table available for 20+ minutes. As the tables were clearing out nobody was cleaning them so we waited longer for it to be bussed. Once we got our food all staff disappeared inside. They were folding napkins and doing set ups for other tables. I had to go inside to get someone to come out to order something else then to get our check. If I didn’t enjoy the food and atmosphere so much I’d never go back

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    Food was okay. They brought me the wrong order and not much was done to rectify it. Took a pastry to go and it was placed in a container so small, it was completely squished. Overall, nothing memorable to return to.

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  24. christianl

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Cheese plate was excellent. I expected more from the entrees

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    For a restaurant that is on the Michelin Guide watchlist, I was expecting great service, delicious food, and an overall great experience. It being located at the beautiful Coronado island in San Diego, I had high expectations and was very excited. When we arrived, everythjng was normal, they sat us outside with a nice view. We ordered the tartare, bone marrow, muscles, and duck. When the waiter dropped the food off to the table, there was no communication which dish is what since the tartare and bone marrow had similar ingredients (aside from the bone marrow). We would of just appreciated some kind words of what they just delivered. While eating, we noticed water dripping slowly right above it. There is a heat lamp that was slowly dripping liquid. Thank goodness it did not land on our food. We moved on. Once we received our main course, the Duck P’Lorange and muscles. We were pleased with how it looks. Until we found melted plastic in the duck! The waiter said “oh that’s probably cheese.” And we replied, “with duck? That’s not cheese.” He took the plate back and the manager came out apologizing that indeed it was BURNT PLASTIC on the duck and she apologized. She comped the duck but left a sour taste in my stomach. What else in the food was not prepared well?! The waiter then completely ignored us as he knew what happened, just until the end when I approached him saying we’re ready for the check. I am very disappointed at this restaurant and will NOT recommend this location to ANYONE.

    1 person found this helpful

  26. TheresaC

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were curious why they received Michelin Stars for 3 years in a row. Indeed, well deserved! The Benedicts we ordered (Smoked Salmon and Croissant) were very flavorful! We also tried their Cruffin and Cronut of the month and they did not disappoint! Our waitress was polite and attentive (sorry forgot her name). Food came out at a reasonable time. They are pet friendly! 4 paws up from Einstein. Highly recommended! We will definitely come back when we are in Coronado Island!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Eggs were inedible. No liquor license so no real Bloody Mary.

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  28. LisaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Little Frenchie was so fantastic! I would go there again and again!

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  29. MissionHillsLocal

    San Diego

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our server Kimber was friendly, upbeat, and chipper and overall great. The issue is that we were on the patio and I don't think there were quite enough servers to adequately cover the inside portion of the restaurant and the patio area. Many times we were self-serving our wine out of the bottle, and waiting for service. It wasn't a "big" deal but they seemed short staffed a bit. The bigger deal was the table behind us that had a barky dog with a big loud bark. And he barked at all the passerbys, kids on bikes, etc. it killed the tranquil wine bar vibe on a beautiful late summer evening, hard and fast. Our cheese board was great, very generous portions of cheese!

    1 person found this helpful

  30. CMMSD

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience3
    Niçoise salad really not special: potatoes and green beans pretty raw. No dressing that could bring some taste to it. Chocolate cake was a huge mountain of sugar with no real chocolate taste. Service was super slow.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. Luvtoeatout

    Atlanta Metro

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time. The cheese board was excellent!

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  32. RickG

    Austin

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service were outstanding. I visit Coronado 1-2 times a year and Little Frenchie is always a must do. Have had brunch and dinner here and it’s all good.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food!!! Understaffed but who isn’t nowadays!!! Rachel didn’t show it!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food was very good. Had Quiche and Avocado toast. Service was very good. Tables were very close to each other, so you share your conversation with the neighbors. Luckily we liked our neighbors.

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  35. Katrina

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food..lots of wine choices...great service. I love Little Frenchie!

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  36. ritste

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of my favorites in Coronado!! The wine list to the salads to the entree's- beautiful and delicious1

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  37. GaryS

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5
    Wait staff was indifferent. Didn’t even bring us water and when I asked for it, we got ONE glass. Asked for a dessert menu and no one ever asked if I wanted to order anything. I love this restaurant and go often … this is a rare occurrence of a mediocre experience.

    2 people found this helpful

  38. AixaS

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time eating here and we absolutely loved it. Great, friendly staff. Delicious food and wine selection. We will definitely be coming back.

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  39. AnnaV

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food in a light a comfortable setting. The cheese platter was so delicious , the onion soup is a must try! Service was really great also

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  40. Tauri

    Phoenix

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous and fresh! The food was delicious! The service was excellent!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Little Frenchie using the Order Online button. Little Frenchie also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (619) 675-0041.

Little Frenchie is rated 4.6 stars by 1023 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Little Frenchie

1166 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    Orange Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Coronado
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 9:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    French, Contemporary French / American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Sramek
  • Additional
    Beer, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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