Was in grapevine for work and wanted something close to the hotel for dinner.. WOW! Can we talk about these truffle fries? Truly unreal. I would come back simply for them!! The atmosphere is cool - they had live music! Our waitress was awesome! Wine selection was good. I got the fries and then mushroom risotto for dinner and they both were excellent!! I do suggest reservations - just to be safe! It was quite busy! read more

Chez Fabien - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

The food was alright. I ordered the Carnitas Huevos Rancheros, and it was a pretty good meal. Personally, it lacked a depth in taste, but it didn't taste bad. The reason why the rating is so low is bc I had an upset stomach shortly after leaving the restaurant. I had to use the restroom, and my stomach was uncomfortable the rest of the day. Also, the restaurant charges 3% for using credit cards, so maybe bring cash if you want to avoid it. Server was nice, but for the food I ate and the experience I had shortly after, I question why it's so popular. read more

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What a pathetic place that they claim is a restaurant. I came here expecting a charming little France moment, you know, soft lighting, cozy vibes, maybe a waiter who looks like he judges my outfit a little. Instead, I got transported to what can only be described as the waiting room of culinary purgatory, sponsored by screaming babies and claustrophobia. We waited TWO HOURS for our food. Two. Full. Hours. Not "busy-night" two hours. Not "they warned us" two hours. No, this was a mystery silence two hours, where everyone around us, people who sat down AFTER us, kept receiving plate after plate while we just... aged. I watched relationships form and end at nearby tables. I'm pretty sure the couple next to us had an appetizer, entrée, dessert, coffee, and closure before we got acknowledged. And the space? Calling it "cozy" would be generous. This place is tight. Like, legally-questionable tight. I've had more legroom on a budget airline with turbulence. I stood up once and apologized to three people I don't know, a chair, and someone's stroller. If you drop your fork, don't bother picking it up, you're not fitting down there anyway. Let's talk ambiance. The restaurant wants to feel like France, but instead it felt like the pit of hell, if hell had exposed brick and a daycare center inside it. Babies were screaming like it was their full-time job. Not one baby. Multiple. Surround sound. Dolby Atmos: Infant Edition. Nothing pairs better with hunger-induced rage than a shrieking chorus of tiny humans. And after two hours... the food arrived. Was it transcendent? Was it worth the wait? Did it whisper "oui oui" to my soul? No. It was mid. Aggressively mid. The kind of mid that makes you stare at your plate and think, "I could've been home an hour and forty-five minutes ago." I don't need perfection. I just need my food before I start Googling how long humans can survive on bread crumbs and resentment. If you enjoy waiting forever, sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers, listening to babies scream while watching everyone else eat, and then being rewarded with food that's just... fine--this place might be for you. As for me, I came for France and left feeling like I'd done time. Bon appétit, I guess. read more

My party of four attended happy hour on a weeknight. The drinks were very reasonably priced, and they were outstanding. Rossi at the bar, knows his stuff and runs a tight ship. After drinks, we sat at the dining table and had a chicken sandwich, lobster grilled cheese, chicken sanny and chicken crêpe, and a lamb burger. All meals were delicious served hot very fresh. The sides everyone had were made from scratch. The truffle fries are the best I've ever had, way better than the San Francisco Pier 38 offerings. The business is reasonably priced for the quality of food that is serve so plan to wait a little, have some patience and you will really enjoy atmosphere and the food and drinks. It can get loud in the dinning room as people come there to interact as oppose to just being seen. read more

What a neat little place. We arrived a few minutes prior to our reservation time and were immediately seated. Eric, our waiter was great and didn't miss on a recommendation. Our entrees were superb, dessert was awesome and it was fun to listen to some live music as we ate. It is a don't miss place in downtown Grapevine! read more

Stopped by for lunch whilst wandering down Main Street. It was busy but we found a seat at the bar. The bar tenders were friendly and attentive. We were given waters and menus promptly. My husbands old fashioned was just okay, my French 75 was great he gave me extra champagne on the side. I got a French dip sandwich watch was good my husband got a Cuban which was very bland just tasted like a ham sandwich. He also got the French onion soup which he likes. The vibe was cool, I would come back and try something else on the menu when in town. read more

Chez Fabien - French dip - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Had such high hopes for this place. Got seated relatively quickly and waited on. Coffee was very strong but quite good. Based upon reviews and waiter recommendation, I ordered the Cuban sandwich with fries. The top part of the sandwich was crispy but the bottom bread was completely soggy and falling apart. My hands were covered in grease. Ended up eating it with a fork and knife and left the bread behind. Will say that the pork and ham had great flavor and amazing texture. Too bad about the grease. The fries for both my SO and I were just horrible. They were half raw, soggy, and bland. Guess bright side is it kept me from eating too many? My SO enjoyed his Club sandwich. He said it could've been better, but he ate it all. It is a cute place in downtown Grapevine. Perhaps we caught it on a bad day. Will say the ladies next to us ordered various salads that came out smelling like a porta-potty. So, salads may be off for me as well. read more

Chez Fabien - The soggiest Cuban sandwich ever with the most wimpy, undercooked fries ever. - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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The food is always good and the ambience is nice. The service is also good. Have been here several times and it's been consistent.

Wow - really good! As we were flying out of DFW early in the morning and staying near Grapevine overnight - we needed a place for dinner. My wife booked a reservation at Chez Fabien. We arrived half hour early and they were able to seat of as a nice corner booth. The both was tall and had soft fabric on the setbacks. Good thing as it helped with the sound in the place. So the booth was comfortable but the sound was rather loud - some parties louder than others. No worries - I popped by AirPods in :) Our waiter was Alex. He was very pleasant. We ordered cocktails and told Alex we were taking the night slow as our entry time into offsite parking was for 2 hours later. The wife and I both ordered their French Old Fashioned. They were really nice and only $13. Later, we ordered the Calamari appetizer. It too was really good. It came with two dipping sauces and there were some fried veggies in addition to the calamari. The kitchen here is freaky fast. It could not have been more than 5 minutes and the appetizer was brought to the table by a runner. A while later, we ordered dinner. We shared their Beef Bourguignon. It was very tasty and was plenty to share. For dessert, we ordered a slice of Italian Cream Cake to go for eating later, back at the hotel. Oh my gosh, the slice was huge and was so fresh and moist. It could be the best I've ever had. The menu here at Chez Fabien has a lot to offer. If you don't think you care for French food, you will still find plenty of options that will please you. And for downtown Grapevine, I also felt the price was nice for the drinks and food. read more

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My sister in law recommended Chez Fabien, saying it was her fav spot to grab dinner near the airport. It was quite a busy Sunday with an all day street festival taking place, and the experience may have been a bit different on our visit but bff and I came in for dinner before I dropped him to DFW. I loved my French old fashioned. We started with the baked Brie, omg!!!!! Sooooo good. The bread was insane delish! and T H I C K!!! I ordered the truffle ravioli and a side Caesar salad. My meal was so tasty! I can totally see how this is my sister's fav spot in Grapevine. I'll definitely be returning. It may become my regular dinner spot as I drop guest to the airport. read more

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We were back here back in early March and everything was absolutely divine. Kids enjoyed their meal. The iced chai was very good and extremely happy with the "to go" cup. Joshua was our waiter and he attended to us frequently to see that we were happy. We sat outside but the inside is cozy but outside was better with 2 toddlers. read more

We stopped in for a late lunch, without a reservation, and the wait was about 20 minutes. They text you when your table is ready so we could shop around and not waste time waiting. Definitely a busy place but wasn't too bad with no reservation. The building was lovely! Such a cool space and loved the lighting. We started with a Brie and wild mushroom appetizer and I'm sad I don't remember the official name because it was fantastic. The combination of it all was so tasty. After that we weren't super hungry so we all three split the Parmesan fries, Cuban sandwich, and a Rueben. So glad we did as the portions were generous. Everything was phenomenal. The birthday girl with us still raves about the sandwiches as one of her favorite parts of the day! Overall great service, unique tasty food, and just a fun place you should try. read more

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This is a cute bistro with personality. The decor is classic and comfy. Restrooms are clean enough. Parking was ample on a Thursday afternoon. The food was plated beautifully and was flavorful. Me and a friend had avocado toast. I added eggs and extra crispy bacon and one mimosa. It was pricey imo, but tasty. The server was good enough, but not exactly friendly. She basically sat our food down and left. I will likely try another spot next time. I'm sure there is better service than what we had. After all, we were having a girls day out and a good server strives to make your experience pleasant. This one added nothing at all to our experience. read more

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Ambiance - chill, great vibes, and I liked the booth table set-ups Service - amazing! Food - everything was delicious. I especially enjoyed the warm brie. It was topped with slices of shiitake mushroom and paird with soft bread. It was perfect! Also a must try is the mushroom risotto read more

Chez Fabien - Warm Brie - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

My friends and I came on a Saturday morning and there was about a 30 minute wait, which was fine. Service then was fast and friendly, and there were a lot of food options, however the flavor of the dishes did not quite exceed expectations. My friends mentioned their potatoes were kind of bland, their mint tea had a strong mint taste lingering minutes after a sip, and I feel like the chicken in my chicken and waffles Benedict could have been fried just a little bit longer. Overall I wouldn't go out of my way to come here again. read more

The food is fair -being in the Fort Worth and NYC wine clubs the wine to me is bad . Unipressed and have been for years

The food here was wonderful. I can never pass up a smoked salmon Benedict and my friends had their paninis. Desert was creme Brule which I can never pass up either. It was delicious!!! Parking can be challenging especially during the weekend but there are Parking lots in the back and across the street near Napoli's. It seem small from the outside but does seat quite a bit inside. They have a pastry shop next door that is just as tasty as Vie a Paris behind NE Mall. I would love to go again. Oh, their Texas Bloody Mary was delish as well. read more

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This is not our first time here. We just keep on coming back! Food is sumptuous! Service is 5 star. Love the ambience. The live music on Saturdays is wonderful! The 2.5 hour wait this past Saturday was worth it! We just had to stroll along Main St and enjoyed Christmas lights and decors and Christmas spirit. read more

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This is one of our family's go-to restaurants in town where we are consistently met with friendly service and foodie-level cuisine that feels like an American-French-Italian fusion. During a long flight layover yesterday, my aunt picked me up and we dropped in so she could have breakfast and I could have whatever looked delicious. We were seated right away in the back right, just beyond the bar, at the cozy covered bench seats. Even at 11 a.m., the place was already pretty busy. We ordered coffees--regular and iced--to start. She then ordered an omelette that came complete with house potatoes. I wasn't very hungry, so I asked for a recommendation between the mushroom bruschetta and the escargots appetizer. I was told the escargot was lighter. Done. The escargot was a nice choice, though it was still a little heavy given all the French bread slices that I definitely used soak up all the leftover "juices"--a light mix of the oil from the pesto sauce. Never leave the juices behind! This was a unique presentation in that it had a buttery puff pastry on top, which was delicious. The meat itself was slightly smaller and with a distinct and unusual flavor than I'm used to, but the pesto sauce was the co-star with the puff pastry. Tip: Go early if you can to avoid the rush! read more

Chez Fabien - Escargots with puff pastry in a pesto-like sauce - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

I went here to celebrate my mom's birthday because of her love for France and how great of an area this restaurant is located in. The ambiance was nice, dark lighting and it was quiet and very easy to socialize. Most of the food was great, our appetizers of baked brie and bread and the mushroom flatbread were fantastic. I wasn't a huge fan of the Brussel sprouts, they had too much sauce and it was too sweet. The lamb burger was okay, but nothing special, it could have been better seasoned. However, the crepe was fantastic, as to be expected at a French restaurant. The service was attentive, and at the end of our meal we got chocolate cake for my mom's birthday and it was fudgy and rich and delicious. read more

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Everything was delicious!! From appetizer to the meal and everything in between. Cool vibe inside for sure. We had a flatbread appetizer that as great for 4 of us. Service as great! Would recommend and would be back! read more

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We had a big meeting at work and ordered Chez Fabien for breakfast. This was our second meeting in a row to order them, because the people attending the first meeting specifically requested them for the second meeting. I think that says something! We ordered breakfast tacos (Bacon, Egg, & Cheese; Egg Whites and Veggies; and Chorizo, EGG, and Cheese). Additionally we ordered a pastry tray and a fruit tray. All the food was a hit, my personal favorite was the Egg White and Veggie Tacos. The service was very good and the food was ready on time and as ordered. Great experience, I am sure we will use them again! read more

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This was a cute restaurant with good food. The reason I will not return is because of the split plate charge. We had four customers with four entrees and drinks. $130 total for four people to eat lunch before tip. Two of us mentioned we were going to share because one of us ordered something sweet and the other savory. When we got our bill, each of us had a $2 split plate charge. I brought this to the attention of the manager Michael. I told him I understood a split plate charge if we were sharing one entree, but not when we ordered four entrees for four people. He said "this is the way the owners want to do it." Completely unhelpful, rude and smug manager. Especially after such a delightful server. Won't return. read more

This bistro actually feels like a bistro. It's bustling with people and it's pretty close quarters inside, lots of seating and a big wooden bar that fills up fast in the afternoon. Come for brunch, lunch, dinner, a cocktail. It's a warm and cozy place to take a date, a French bistro serving French-inspired cuisine with live music multiple nights a week. But overall the vibes are casual and family-friendly. The menu is filled with French classics that all sound incredible: steak frites au poivre, short rib beef bourguignon, mussels and fries, duck confit, scampi fruits de mer, filet mignon, smoked ham crepe, escargots en croute, salmon Meunière... how do you choose?!? And then there's sandwiches, salads, soups, charcuterie boards, cheese stuffed artichokes, flatbreads, spinach artichoke dip, calamari! My dinner of choice is the seared scallops with leek and wild mushroom risotto. For a simple solo lunch recently I had the soup & salad combo... a small wedge salad with a small bowl of tomato bisque. It was so good, I really enjoyed it a lot and I took my time eating while I read. I just needed a little more salt all around! read more

wait was 40 minutes so we chose to sit outside. still got nice music and the perfect amount of service from our wonderful waitress. the espresso martini was delicious, the caprese bread and the french onion soup was to die for. The creamy scampi fruits de mar was a nice entree for a non seafood lover. price was very nice for the quality of food and service. read more

Chez Fabien - french onion soup and caprese bread - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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Chez Fabien is a true gem on Main Street in Grapevine. It nails that perfect mix of French bistro charm and small-town local vibe. The food is consistently excellent--beautifully plated, full of flavor, and always satisfying. The staff is beyond friendly, the ambiance is warm and stylish, and it's just one of those places that makes you want to stay a while. As a bonus, my partner and I have had the joy of playing live music here, and performing in such a cozy, community-driven space has been a highlight. Whether you're stopping in for brunch, date night, or live tunes--don't miss this spot! read more

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Love this place & Brian is the best! You have to get the calamari appetizer and the mushroom ravioli. The short ribs are amazing as well.

Everything was amazing at Chez Fabian; drinks, food, ambience EVERYTHING. The thing that stood out the most about this place was our service. Brian served us and was very personable, intentional, & cared about our experience. A few people in our party had been here one other time and he remembered their drink orders which was extremely impressive. Servers like this are hard to come by & made the experience so special!!! 10/10 recommend!!!! read more

Cute atmosphere. Great spot for lunch. We got the spinach dip which was good. The Brie was my least favorite but I was most excited about. Not a fan of the bread they paired it with. it was super thick, good bread just interesting pair. Could be more flavorful with something besides mushrooms. The steak and arugula flatbread was good and the smocked salmon sandwich was good. Would come back and try more on the menu read more

Chez Fabien - Spinach dip - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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We went last night and quickly got sat down... just to get ignored for 40 minutes. The table next to us got service 30 min and the server didn't even say anything to us just looked at us and left. I mean it's pretty and all but it's ridiculous to be left like nothing. We were so happy to dine too, I'm so upset at how we were treated meanwhile everyone around us was getting amazing service. :( read more

Chez Fabien is a fantastic addition to the downtown Grapevine scene! The bar is always packed with regulars but they are super friendly and accommodating to newcomers - everyone I talked to at the bar had nothing but complimentary things to say about the staff and the food! We had no problem finding something we like on the menu and it was fantastic! I would recommend a reservation, but hanging around the bar while you're waiting for a table is such a good experience that I would almost suggest going without a reservation just so you can experience the great atmosphere! Cheers! read more

We really enjoyed each dish we tried! The mushroom ravioli was incredible; creamy and rich and the black truffle was not overpowering. I hesitated to try it thinking the truffle flavor might be too much but it was subtle and perfect. The beef bourguignon was very good, not wildly delicious but very satisfying. I really enjoyed the variety on the charcuterie board. read more

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Came here again for Iunch and everything was so delicious! Josie was friendly and extremely helpful. I had the tomato and mozzarella and panini and my husband had the Cubano sandwich and we loved them! Our friend got the French dip and was quite pleased with it as well. We will definitely be back! read more

Chez Fabien - Tomato and mozzarella panini with waffle fries - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

This was our first time eating here and we absolutely loved it. The ambiance was warm and cozy, the service was excellent, and the food was outstanding! It wasn't very packed, so that was good and the Christmas decorations and music made it extra special. the sandwich was the best I've ever had. The bisque was a bit fishy for me but it was tasty. We had no complaints! read more

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The service and atmosphere was good but the food was terrible, tacos were soaking wet and genuinely gross tasting, chicken and waffles were very interesting in the worst way possible, and my mother ordered a simple eggs and sausage, how do you mess that up . Terrible day to be hungry, joke of a breakfast spot. read more

Amazing! This place has been on my list of places to try and a bday lunch was the perfect occasion to try it. The mushroom flatbread was so good. Loaded with mushrooms and topped with arugula and truffle oil You hardly see escargot on the menu so I was thrilled. I even got my friend to try it for the first time. The crepe was delicious and the Frenchie burger was perfect. Not pictured is the cold brew and iced caramel macchiato, both of which were good. Our server was perfectly attentive and friendly. The restaurant has a really rustic French vibe to it. It was perfect for our little lunchtime celebration. read more

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The food portions are very very generous, certainly shareable too. Our server was very helpful with recommendations and checking on is constantly. We sat outside and it was amazing. read more

Chez Fabien - Caramel Macchiato - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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I went to Chez Fabien back in February and had a great time! There was a little bit of a wait to get into the restaurant but we were seated sooner than expected. I got the Le Parisien which has a croissant, potatoes, and eggs. All were delicious. The restaurant had a nice ambiance that was a little dark with fun signs and lighting. read more

Chez Fabien - Le Parisien - French Near Me - Grapevine, Texas

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I've been here a couple of times the wait staff is fast turnover. The food is good but nothing to write home about price to quality. Some servers don't really speak good English and therefore you have problems with your food order. Last time I was there they served appetizers and main course and the same time. Maybe management has to better train their staff and pay more so they stay. read more

My husband & I spent a wonderful evening in downtown Grapevine and it was made even better by our dinner at Chez Fabien. We were fortunate enough to eat on the patio, but the attention paid to us was impeccable. The escargot en croûte and the duck confit was better than I could have imagined and my husband's steak frites were so, so tasty. The steak was done EXACTLY as ordered & was well trimmed. This is a little gem! read more