Frenchie

13.5/20Updated October 7, 2026,first published February 24, 2026So Frenchy, so cheap.The allure of Frenchie is multi-faceted, but the drawcard that really matters is simple: value. Yes, the room is moody and vibey, and the menu is full of dishes that capture some of the current edible zeitgeist – a little bit French, a touch playful, mostly snacky. But the point of difference here is that everything costs $14.Everything? Well, yes, practically everything. You can buy a bottle rather than one of the ($14) glasses of wine, and they serve basic soft drinks for less. You can add fries to certain dishes for an extra $7. But everything else – the cocktails, the caviar bumps, the oysters (three per serve), the steak – is $14. Silky beetroot-cured salmon gravlax rests on foamy green sorrel sauce. Grilled duck breast comes drizzled with a l’orange sauce. Eggplant is cooked to a pleasing slump and smothered in a goat’s cheese sauce. Dishes may not blow your mind, but most are perfectly acceptable.As for the vibe? The collective relief of a room full of people who know they can have this much fun, without worrying too much about the damage when the bill comes, is downright exhilarating.Must order: A martini (or three), made with a touch of absinthe, served in a beautiful coupe.Restaurant reviews, news and the hottest openings served to your inbox.Sign upGood Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide.Last visited: May 2026More:MelbourneFrenchieFrenchAccepts bookingsDate nightBudget friendlyLate-night diningGood for a first dateLicensedRestaurantReviewsGood Food GuideFrom our partners