Award-winning

Little Frenchie

Name: Little Frenchie
Address: 1166 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, United States, 92118
Telephone: (619) 675-0041
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1023 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Website
http://www.littlefrenchiesd.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Matt Sramek

Location
1166 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
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

Popular dishes

French Baguette$7.00
normandy butter, sea salt
Burgundy Escargots$23.00
garlic-herb butter, baguette
Endive Salad$19.00
candied pecan, apple, fourme d'ambert, cider vinaigrette
Steak Tartare$23.00
angus beef, capers, dijon, shallot, egg yolk, toasted baguette
Jardine Salad$16.00
petite lettuce, shaved vegetables. fines herbs, shallot vinaigrette
Bone Marrow Rôti$22.00
fennel confit, mustard seed, fine herbs
Roasted Beet Salad$22.00
purple haze goat cheese, castelfranco, fall citrus, aged sherry vinaigrette
Onion Soup Gratinée$18.00
aged comté cheese, country bread

Cheese Board

Choose 3 for $21, 4 for $24, 5 for $28, 6 for $31. Rotating daily selection of artisan cheeses. Served with french baguette, house jam, candied pecans, and seasonal accompaniments

Barely Buzzed (Cow) Uinta, UT
Epoisses (Cow) Bourgogne, France
Tomme du Savoir Fermier (Cow) Savoy, France
Humboldt Fog (Goat) Cypress Grove, CA
Petit Agour (Sheep) Auvergne, France
Saint Angel (Cow) Guilloteau, France
Fourme d'Ambert Blue (Cow) Puy-de-Dôme Auvergne, France
Bayley Hazen Blue (Raw Cow) Jasper Hill, Vermont
Rogue River Blue (Cow) Central Point, Oregon

Entrées

Niçoise Salad$24.00
albacore, cherry tomato, fingerling potato, green bean, hard boiled egg, niçoise olive, sherry vinaigrette
Classic Moules Frites$32.00
salt spring mussels, white wine, crème fraîche, pomme frites
Le Burger$24.00
raclette cheese, onion confit, aïoli, frites, cornichon
Frenchie's Beef Dip$23.00
slow roasted beef, aïoli, comte cheese, caramelized onion, beef jus, mixed greens
Coquille St. Jacques$48.00
seared scallops, celeriac purée, cauliflower, fennel and celery salad
Quiche$19.00
bacon, spinach, comté cheese, caramelized onion, mixed greens
Moules Mouclade$38.00
salt spring mussels, vadouvan curry, charred lemon, levain
Steak Frites$60.00
prime new york, maître d'hôtel butter, pommes frites
Loup de Mer a là Grenobloise$39.00
mediterranean seabass, sautéed spinach, lemon, capers, beurre noisette
Croque Madame$20.00
brioche, ham, comté mornay, sunny side egg, mixed greens
Smoked Salmon Tartine$22.00
levain toast, soft scrambled eggs, creme fraiche, red onion and capers
Herb Omelette$19.00
boursin cheese, fines herbs, mixed green salad
- Add 1/2 Oz Kaluga Caviar$28.00

Sides

Roasted Heirloom Carrots$14.00
basil pistou, toasted pistachio
Pommes Frites$8.00
house cut kennebec potato, garlic aioli
Haricot Vert$12.00
sauteed haricot vert, mustard greens, lemon
Asparagus Gratinee$14.00
mornay sauce, gruyére cheese

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Diego
French
San Diego
Great for brunch
San Diego
French

1,023 Reviews

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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JR
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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OT
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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!
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
http://www.littlefrenchiesd.com/
Phone number
(619) 675-0041

Little Frenchie

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

French Dip

Cheese Board

Quiche

Hors d'Oeuvre

French Baguette$7.00

Burgundy Escargots$23.00

Endive Salad$19.00

Steak Tartare$23.00

Jardine Salad$16.00

Bone Marrow Rôti$22.00

Roasted Beet Salad$22.00

Onion Soup Gratinée$18.00

Cheese Board

Barely Buzzed (Cow) Uinta, UT

Epoisses (Cow) Bourgogne, France

Tomme du Savoir Fermier (Cow) Savoy, France

Humboldt Fog (Goat) Cypress Grove, CA

Petit Agour (Sheep) Auvergne, France

Saint Angel (Cow) Guilloteau, France

Fourme d'Ambert Blue (Cow) Puy-de-Dôme Auvergne, France

Bayley Hazen Blue (Raw Cow) Jasper Hill, Vermont

Rogue River Blue (Cow) Central Point, Oregon

Entrées

Niçoise Salad$24.00

Classic Moules Frites$32.00

Le Burger$24.00

Frenchie's Beef Dip$23.00

Coquille St. Jacques$48.00

Quiche$19.00

Moules Mouclade$38.00

Steak Frites$60.00

Loup de Mer a là Grenobloise$39.00

Croque Madame$20.00

Smoked Salmon Tartine$22.00

Herb Omelette$19.00

Sides

Roasted Heirloom Carrots$14.00

Pommes Frites$8.00

Haricot Vert$12.00

Asparagus Gratinee$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

Does Little Frenchie offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Little Frenchie restaurant rated?

Is Little Frenchie currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information