Fraiche
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 839-6800
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Washington Blvd
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-10:30pm, Sun 6pm-10:30pm, Bar open daily until 1am
Editorial Review for Fraiche – by Alison Kramer
In Short
With exposed cobblestone walls and warm wood paneling, the indoor-outdoor space celebrates the rural, hospitable charm of Southern Italy and France. The restaurant's name--meaning fresh in French--parallels its market-driven menu of herb-laden seafood, pastas, and meat dishes. Signature plates include fruits de mer, a braised rabbit and artichoke tortellini, and roasted veal cheek with semolina and pickled lipstick peppers. Bountiful plates of handcrafted charcuterie are also available.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitSit near the open kitchen, and the red bandana-clad chefs will gladly chat you up about the cuisine. Those seeking more intimacy should head outside to the garden patio. Bar menu served until 12am
ParkingCovered parking is available just west of the restaurant on Cardiff Avenue. Cost is free for the first two hours, and one dollar for each hour thereafter.
What to DrinkOrganized mostly by region of Italy and France, the extensive wine list offers over 200 bottles and two dozen by the glass. Bar is open daily until 1am.
User Reviews for Fraiche
10/01/2008 Posted by tbrennan1010
You would think this place would be good after being written up in the NY Times, but rumor has it that the editor wanted a piece of the Culver City action in the article and Fraiche was seemingly the "fine dining" choice in the city. Well think again. The publicity is so fabricated. The service is terrible from the host to the server. By the time our food arrived we were not happy that everything tasted bad. In hind sight, it might have been good but my date was ruined and beyond repair. Good luck to whoever decides to take a risk on this place.
Pros: Culver City
Cons: Staff needs improvement, ambiance is stuffy
10/01/2008 Posted by culvercityrocks
Do not go here -- The owner will yell at you, the server will rush you, and the food is substandard.
Pros: nothing
Cons: service, ownership
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