I've been meaning to try out Frenchie for a while now, and I finally had the opportunity to visit this past weekend. When we walked in, we were lucky enough to snag bar seating. The ambience was cozy and welcoming, especially since we were perched on the side of the bar. What we ordered: - charcuterie board, opted for two cheeses and two meats ($22, 5/5) - duck magret with kohlrabi and apple puree, sweet potato, prune and port reduction ($32, 4.5/5) - salmon with citrus braised cranberry beans, swiss chard ($28, 3/5) I'm usually not someone who goes for charcuterie boards because of how meager the portions usually are, but I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of cheese and meat that was served. We had two kinds of brie as well as a salami and soppressata. Everything paired nicely with the crostini that came with the board. Our server was even kind enough to give us another round of crostinis to round off the food. Following the kitchen's recommendation, I opted for a medium rare preparation of the duck--it came out tender and flavorful, pairing well with the port reduction. I also really enjoyed the sweet potato medallions that came with the duck, perfectly soft and creamy. I cleared my plate pretty quickly and wished there was more! The salmon was well seared and seasoned, but the preparation wasn't anything to call home about. Overall, I did enjoy dining at Frenchie, but next time, I would come here for before-dinner drinks and charcuterie or would prepare myself for a light dinner read more

Great date night spot! I love the bar area, it's good for a quick stop when you want a night cap :) I came here once for dinner and once again just for drinks. For dinner, we had the beef bourguignon, octopus, and a bottle of wine. The food was decent. Our beef was a little over cooked. The ambiance of the restaurant was romantic and the service was decent. I'd come here again just for a quick drink but would not dine here again. read more

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Service was great, definitely recommend making a reservation in advance though if you're coming for brunch! Menu is mostly drinks, but we opted for water. Friend I was dining with also got the truffle croque monsieur with ham and fries (I got the same menu item but with mushrooms and red potatoes). Potatoes were just okay, definitely would get the fries next time. Eggs, though, were fantastically cooked, super buttery, and with the cheese was a delight. Mushrooms, though, were a bit too rubbery for my liking. Overall, I liked what I got but not sure if I would come again. I also wish they had more dairy-free and/or vegetarian options. read more

Frenchie Wine Bistro - Truffle Croque Monsieur with scrambled eggs and red potatoes - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food incredible - would eat here every day if I could. The service was impeccable. They staff was the nicest and most helpful. Bar tender was nice and engaged in good conversation. Manager was the nicest and most helpful. Literally would go back for the kindness of the staff alone. The ambiance was beautiful and intimate. Overall, if I could give this place any more stars I would. One of the best restaurants in Boston. read more

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enjoyed the Food had great service and ambiance all out together my friends and I enjoyed it read more

Frenchie Wine Bistro - Duck - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Terrible experience. Rudest management I've ever seen, without any regard for kindness and consideration from the restaurant manager. We were seated a bit late because one member of our party was stuck in traffic, but the wait staff was kind enough to let us be seated ahead of time. There were plenty of open seats, so we didn't think it would be too imposing to ask to be seated ahead of time. The staff seemed to take their time with our table, and was in no rush to take our order or serve our food. The manager walked by our table towards the end of our reservation and made some very incredibly rude comments about how long we were seated, and asked us to leave. Since the staff seemed to be taking their time, we were only served our food 45 minutes before we were asked to leave. We were naturally very confused. He was incredibly condescending and tried to explain to us how he needed to run a restaurant. We told him we understood; he could've asked kindly and it wouldn't have been an issue, but the way he responded to us was demeaning, disrespectful, and downright nasty. Wait staff was kind and very understanding, but our entire experience was soured by how mean the manager was to our table. Seems like a toxic and abusive boss to be honest. Will never return to this establishment again. read more

My boyfriend and I went here for our anniversary the other night while we were vacationing in boston and it was amazing!! We spend a lot of our time in new york and were looking for a nice place to celebrate that fits our typical vibe with an intimate feel. We made reservations online and informed them we were celebrating our anniversary. We sat in the atrium and were immediately greeted with a congratulations from both the manager and our waitress which we really appreciated. We ordered the following: Oysters: so good for a hot day out, salty and good for its pricing Duck Magret: 5/5 AMAZING, we're not used to eating duck or having it cooked in french cuisine but it was delicious, we were very happy with it Summer Cavatelli Pasta: loved it!! so fresh tasting with pesto and zucchini? pasta was cooked well Creme Brûlée: I miss it, I now crave it when I want something sweet Pretty in Pink Cocktail: strong, fruity & flavorful The Sloe Dance Cocktail: minty & refreshing Overall, we had a great experience and the staff definitely made it better acknowledging our celebration and making sure we had a good night. Sort of pricey for the "big plates" but I can honestly say how good the dishes were made it worth it. If we come back to boston, we would definitely hope to return to frenchie. read more

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I would avoid it. Quite expensive for what it is. 14 dollars for one slice of not amazing avocado toast? Crowded and noisy. If you can't get a table anywhere else it is ok. Basically less preparation, more money and smaller portions than anywhere else. Oh- and the tables are so close that you can't slide into your booth disturbing adjoining tables. Very annoying and ungracious. Added percentage for kitchen staff. I agree with that but not necessarily for places with a 14 dollar slice of toast with some avocado spread on top. With both neighboring tables a few inches next to ours on either side. Everybody needs to make a profit. Yet this place is over the top giving you the vibe of- we are trying to squeeze as much money from you as we can get. read more

I've been wanting to have brunch there after seeing the restaurant feature on Phantom Gourmet. I finally came and it was a disappointment. The host seated us in the back (sun room). There were two tables available and I pointed to the table on the right side with less direct sunlight but she told us that our table is on the left side. The sun was directly beaming on us. The waiter who came to take our drinks and food order, I cannot hear him. The music was not loud at all but he didn't want to speak. One of the drinks, Lady In Pink tasted like juice. The Eggs Benedict with ham was just ok. The eggs was perfectly done but where was the ham?! I overheard the other customers saying the same thing. It was bland and I can't taste the ham. The Duck Confit Hash was bland. The duck meat was dried. The Frenchie Toast with mix berries wasn't any better. The strawberries was not ripped but was nearing rotten. One out of the four French toasts was perfect with enough Nutella on it but the rest was dried even after I put syrup on it. In addition to the sun beaming on us I had to make sure the fly wasn't landing on our food. We ate really fast and left. read more

Frenchie Wine Bistro - Eggs Benedict with Ham, Frenchie Toast, and Duck Confit Hash - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I brunched here on a Sunday with some girlfriends, and this place is really cute. The food is delicious and the cocktails are fantastic! Downside: it was 90 degrees outside and they didn't have a/c on! It was incredibly stuffy and uncomfortable. It's also extremely loud and hard to hear inside - we were yelling across the table at each other and our server couldn't hear us. Really strange acoustics. read more

Came here for Mothers Day while visiting my brother in Boston- the service and food was top notch. I had a lobster Benedict with an espresso and my brother had a burger, both were cooked perfectly! The inside is so cute also. We did show up late for our reservation but the host was so accommodating and was able to fit us in so we really appreciated that since I had to catch a plane shortly after. read more

Frenchie Wine Bistro - Lobster Benedict with potatoes - perfection! - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Frenchie is so good and one of my favorites in Boston. It's the cutest little space and perfect for a friend date or date night on a weekend. They were great at offering suggestions and pairings. The service was amazing and food was spectacular. Definitely recommend! read more

Came back for brunch and everything was so delicious. We got the mushroom buckwheat crepe, salmon eggs benedict, steak tartare and pear salad. The salmon eggs benedict was served on a buttery halved croissant instead of the classic English muffin and the hollandaise was luscious and creamy. The potatoes were also some of the tastiest and well seasoned I've had in Boston. The crepe was thin and light filled with buttery and rich truffled cheese, onion and mushrooms. Service here is also top notch, all the wait staff and hosts I've encountered have been friendly and attentive. read more

A cool small spot in the heart of South End. The owner Sandrine is an absolute sweetheart and their dishes are perfectly portioned with the utmost respect in their plating. A cool spot to have brunch on the weekend, catch up with a friend in the weekday over drinks, or modern place to take a date. read more

I've been dying to try this place for a while. For a walk-in on a Saturday night, we were seated immediately, which was a rare win. This restaurant is very small so everyone was packed in like sardines and service was decent. We ordered a bunch of small plates, mostly appetizers as we were told our table was needed in about an hour. That's OK, we had enough time to eat a quick dinner. Negroni: great, strong, a tad expensive for a negroni though Oysters: good Beef tartare: please add some flavor. It needs capers, not mushrooms. The sauce didn't work for it because the sauce was flavorless. Escargot toast: the bread was dripping in melted butter, heavy, greasy, we didn't want more. Wish the sauce had brightness Foie gras: for a French place, we expected a great piece of liver. Our dish resembled an old piece of mushroom that was left over. The toast wasn't even crunchy and had a flavorless chestnut cream with walnuts. Weird, lack of flavor, sad. Cavatelli pasta: this one was the worst dish. It was a watery Mac and cheese with shaved brussel sprouts on a very large dish. I think my 10 year old cousin makes better pasta. I wish I can give this place more stars but the food just doesn't justify. It made me so sad. read more

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Went for Saturday brunch and tried their new Duck Config which was great but portion size was a little small for my liking. The star of the brunch was definitely their bloody mary. If you are a fan of BMs, I highly recommend it here. A perfect combo of savory, sweet, and spicy. The restaurant is not super large in size so I would definitely recommend also making reservations. It was very packed yesterday. read more

Average food at best. Restaurant also prioritizes the quantity of turning over tables versus quality of experience for guests. Much better alternatives for French food in the south end read more

Took my boyfriend here for a birthday dinner and Frenchie did not disappoint!! We had a couple cocktails each and they were all spot on. Fun flavors and not too sweet. We initially chose Frenchie because we wanted to try the Foie Gras and it was delicious! We also had the duck entree, the steak tartare, brussel sprouts, and finished off with a crème brûlée. Everything we tasted was great, zero complaints at all. The decor and ambiance inside was very cute and it was bustling on a Saturday night. read more

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this place really hits the nail on the head for cute interior. Ive been here for dinner once, but mostly for brunch. I believe everything they serve for brunch is amazing. Watch out because the smoked salmon eggs benny may change your life for the better, and do not skimp on the potatoes here. They are incredible. Service is always great here the staff is very friendly and if you can try to sit in the greenhouse its a great ambience to accommodate your meal. read more

Frenchie Wine Bistro - Smoked salmon eggs benny, buckwheat crepe & some potatoes - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We just received a phone call from the manager of Fenchie's questioning why we gave a 15% tip instead of 20%. For someone who has been to Frenchie's many times over the years this is disappointing and certainly an attempt at intimidating me into giving a larger tip. Hey, Frenchie's when you deliver better service you will get 20%! Until then stop harassing me with phone calls 10 minutes after I leave the restaurant. To say the least I am saddened by this manager calling me after spending $171.00 at your restaurant. You will never see me again. No problem. read more

One of my favorite places for dinner in Boston. Outstanding service, high quality French food, and good cocktails too! A bit pricey but worth it. Highly recommend this place for a nice fancy dinner out. read more

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Delicious brunch! Make sure you dress smart casual for this place, was stunned by everyone's fashion! The espresso martinis were very delicious, got the bread and jam to start which hit the spot. We got the eggs benedict and the croque monsieur- the red potatoes on the side are a MUST they were so good! Very happy with the food, ambience, and the server was very pleasant. Would come again! read more

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Came here for Oysters and they were fresh and very satisfying. They were super kid friendly, they even put our stroller away for us! Definitely recommend this place!! read more

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I mean they plate it fancy so it's gonna be pricey whatever BUT MAN if you DON'T get the creme brûlée you will die unhappy. The duck and oysters were pretty good. My waiter was nice. Creme brûlée creme brûlée creme brûlée GOGOGOGO read more

Food was great. Service was great. Ambiance was great. Location was great. Can't wait to go back.

$20 dollar salmon with a side of ***mashed cauliflower***. The cauliflower would be enough if it was a dipping sauce for the salmon but as a whole side and already pricy dish, it's just unacceptable. This place is absolutely ridiculously overrated and terrible portions with high up charge. Never again read more

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Great little restaurant with two cute seating areas perfect for dates. I had a couple dishes that surprised me. The foie gras had a nice texture to it and was elevated when paired with hazelnuts and fruit. The duck was also cooked to perfection and was on a bed of earthy vegetables. Nothing lacked flavor and I ended up cleaning the entire plate! The seating areas is definitely where this place shines. There's a covered seating area outside right when you walk in and there's a "green house" in the back of the restaurant with hanging lights, art, and a view of some greenery. definitely not a bad option if you're in the area and in the mood for French cuisine. I would come back! read more

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Lovely ambience, beautifully decorated place. We sat outside at the small patio and enjoyed our mulled wine for brunch. My friends had the croque monsieur and thought they were delicious. I tried the mushroom buckwheat crepe on a whim and was disappointed. The flavor was very flat and just tasted like buttery mushroom. Maybe that's what the goal was, but I found it to be plain and not all that tasty. Star off for that but otherwise lovely place! read more

Frenchie Wine Bistro - Mushroom Buckwheat Crêpe - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We loved the patio seating outdoor, so we had to check it out! We made reservations for a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty busy once we get there. We ordered at 2:45, and I ordered the cheeseburger plain with French fries. My friend ordered the avocado toast. Our waitress checked in on us 10 minutes later to ask if I wanted cheese on my burger--which I replied yes. We didn't get our food till 3:35. I was pretty disappointed that there was no cheese in my burger but I didn't bother saying anything because at this point, we were starving! The food was just ok. It was disappointing considering how excited we were to try this place out! read more

Had a lovely meal in the back conservatory. Classic French fare done well. Decent wine list and fairly priced. Lovely staff who all well-versed in all the options. Definitely a must in the South End. read more

I was excited to try this spot so I made a reservation for brunch on Mother's Day. Even though we had a reservation we were made to wait for a bit for our table even though they had only opened 30 minutes ago and there were clearly empty tables. When we finally sat down we had the table with the air conditioner right behind it and the cold air was blowing at my back the entire time even though they had tried to tilt the fan down (today wasn't even a hot day). Now onto the food: we ordered the duck confit hash and two of us got the ham croque madame. All the dishes were just OK. The croque madame itself was pretty good but the potatoes were quite bland. The service: Not spectacular. We never got water refills - we had to ask twice. When the waitress put my plate down, some of the sauce/oil from my dish splattered onto my white jeans (it was dripping off the side of the plate) and I made a comment and all she said was "oh". She didn't even bother to ask whether it was fine nor did she offer to bring me any napkins to wipe it clean. So overall it was just ok. I'm glad I got to try this place out but not sure I'll be returning. read more

Frenchie Wine Bistro - Ham croque madame with bland potatoes - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I took my boyfriend here for his birthday. I got reservations for 7pm on a Saturday, and we sat in the greenhouse. Beautiful decorations with a busy but intimate atmosphere. We ordered the tartare, escargot, duck, steak frites, and Nutella mousse for dessert along with a few drinks. Our server offered a great wine pairing recommendation, and the espresso martini for dessert was divine. The food was delicious; both the steak and duck were cooked perfectly. We loved this spot, and I'll certainly be back when I'm in the area! read more

Such a great place to have an outdoor brunch. The seating looks over Tremont and has great views for watching the people/cars go by. I came with a few friends and the waitress reorganized the tables outside and the umbrella to make sure we were comfortable - great service! We ordered and received our drinks right away, iced coffee was tasty and had hues of chocolate. While it wasn't on the menu they made a fabulous Aperol Spritz. The menu had some great options - we got the omelette and the croque. They suggested a half portion of potatoes and a salad as the side - loved this and everyone in the table had as well. Really great experience and will definitely come back for either brunch or dinner. read more

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Ordered a cheese burger and croque madame. Very good quality overall and clean service read more

Frenchie Wine Bistro - Wine Bars Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My fiancée and I had dinner tonight with our friends and he found a hair in his steak twice. Long story short the manager came out to speak with us and said that it was really rare that we even found the hair the first time and basically blamed us. Our waiter, Marco, was really nice and fought for us. We got the steak compensated. The manager left a sour feeling in our mouths. It felt like she was insinuating that we planted the hairs in his dish. I never review restaurants but I've never experienced something like this before. The food was ok but we were upset about the principle of the whole situation. read more

I've walked past this place several times and finally checked this place out. The food was great and the staff were super friendly. I'd definitely go back. read more

If I could give this restaurant zero stars I would. My friends and I were in town for a girls' weekend and looking forward to a beautiful dinner to celebrate an upcoming wedding. Unfortunately, a day before our reservation the bride to be herself suffered a medical emergency, and after 24 hours in and out of the ER for an unknown medical issue, we decided we needed to cancel our reservation. We called and were told we were all set, no communication was made as to any specific cancellation policy. Shortly after, we received a phone call notifying us that we would be charged $20 per person ($120 total). After explaining our extenuating circumstances, my friend was told that she was "entitled" for asking kindly for an exception to this policy. Truthfully horrific customer service. It doesn't matter how wonderful your food is. This is a Hospitality business, and how you treat your customers says it all. read more

Food and service was fine, nothing extraordinary, except the bill. Totally overpriced for what is was. Small portions overall. Save your money and go somewhere else. read more

Such an amazing place for brunch and we had the best server Mathieu! He made the experience one to remember and definitely makes me want to come back. Can't wait to come back again soon! read more

I was fooled by decor and good web design. The meat and cheese platter was good, but, according to my brother, much smaller than other local restaurants for the same price. You're welcome to request more crackers/toasted bread. My favorite component was the pickled preserve. Could've done without the raw walnuts. Next, we received complimentary shishito peppers because they took the wrong note instead of the Brussels sprouts that we ordered. Comes with a sprinkle of salt and lemon wedge and tastes as good as any standard shishito order, but they were slightly limp. As others commented, the sprouts are great if you like them to be crisp and slightly singed. They're small and less bitter as a result. The leaves that flake off tend to be the most charred bits and biting into those feels like butter melting in your mouth (which I loved). The sandwiches were disappointing. Firstly, they're HUGE and probably the biggest servings I've ever encountered at a French restaurant. Both the duck confit and Serrano ham just tasted like they were tossed in the sandwich as an after thought. For whatever reason (maybe the lukewarm duck, congealed cheese, awkward size, etc), I felt like I was eating leftovers. I liked that the bread was buttered, and the separate ingredients were good on their own, but everything together just didn't bind well. Second mistake was I ordered my sandwich with a side of salad and they gave me fries--this was also remedied quickly and kindly. They had recommended their fries, and the rest of my family ordered them. They have skin--a plus in my book--and were fried well (neither soft nor crunchy), but the seasoning is all for looks. The herb sprinkle had no taste whatsoever and we could barely pick up any salt. If it matters, the sandwich and fries microwave well? It's sad that everything looks so nice but tastes so lackluster. Not the cheapest either, so I wouldn't recommend their lunch unless you're looking for a cute, quiet place with plenty of privacy (since they were close to empty around 2P). read more

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