Frenchy's Naturel

Modern French restaurant · Shaw

Frenchy's Naturel

Modern French restaurant · Shaw

1337 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001

Highlights

Bilevel restaurant serving French classics with a focus on meat dishes like burgers & steak.

1337 11th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 Get directions

$$ · Menu

@eater

"Frenchy’s Naturel, a French restaurant located at 1337 11th Street NW in Logan Circle, Washington, D.C., will close permanently on Sunday, July 28, after being open for about six months. The restaurant was part of the EatWell DC group, which attempted to revitalize the space previously occupied by The Bird. Despite a well-received brunch service, the dinner service did not gain traction. Frenchy’s offered a menu with affordable entrees by executive chef Eric McKamey, who specializes in French cuisine. The venue featured a retooled beverage program heavy on French spirits and classic cocktails, and the interior was designed to resemble a quaint French cottage. All 25 staff members have been offered positions at other restaurants within the EatWell DC group." - Tierney Plumb

Short-Lived Frenchy’s Naturel Will Serve Its Final Fries This Week - Eater DC

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"On Saturday, June 8, Frenchy’s bottomless brunch comes with a stream of endless mimosas for $18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. LGBTQ-owned restaurant group EatWellDC encourages guests to don tutus and other unicorn regalia at its newest restaurant all weekend. Expect rainbow waffles, cake pops, and a signature L’amour C’est L’amour cocktail made with Tito’s Vodka, Joseph Cartron Pamplemousse Liqueur, Aperol, and lime juice. The drink is topped with sparkling wine and gin infused with butterfly pea flower and lemongrass." - Tierney Plumb

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@eater

"The Post also recently sent Maura Judkis to Frenchy’s Naturel for a taste test of the Logan Circle bistro that replaced the Bird. Judkis enjoys the bottomless frites — cooked in beef tallow like McDonald’s did before the vilification of trans fats — but takes issue with the service." - Gabe Hiatt

Tom Sietsema Rates Rooster & Owl Worthy of Three Stars - Eater DC

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"Frenchy's Naturel, formerly known as The Bird, is a new restaurant with a French modern feel, featuring an updated menu with steak tartare, mussels, spaetzle gratin, and chocolate pot de creme. The restaurant offers meaty entrees with options for unlimited fries or seasonal vegetables, and brunch items like croque madame and steak and eggs." - Tierney Plumb

Frenchy’s Naturel Opens Tonight at the Bird building in Logan Circle - Eater DC

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T S

Google

Had brunch here with friends. The Korean chicken wings are crispy and delicious, but the sauce is a balsamic base, that is not Korean fried chicken. However it's still delicious. Fried chicken Benedict was yummy. It's what Lipitor was made for. Grits were cheesy and rich. The deviled eggs were super creamy. Service was good! If you want liter options go with the omelet on simple waffle.

D Carter

Google

Please know that you can make a reservation here and you may want to on a Saturday morning. I was very pleased with breakfast here. The food was so good and portions were very filling. This is one of the very few places that my children can eat and are unable to complete their meal from being so full. The atmosphere was so cool, service was great, and everyone was friendly.

Babak Parkhideh

Google

As its name said, go for fried chicken with no hesitation! Well done but juicy fried checken with a good twist of having some herbs in the mix, may be tarragon? Tried summer blend salad, cold soup and mule of the Rooster cocktail. Worth trying! Will go back!

Sage Turnier

Google

Most of the food was delicious! Watermelon salad had no dressing and we had to ask for the mint that was supposed to be in it. Server suggested getting the taco with the fried chicken which we will try next time

Lawrence Chin

Google

I went to The Bird for a late Saturday brunch. Being a fairly new restaurant, the decor was vibrant and modern with a theme revolving around birds. It seemed like a pretty chill spot to hang out and eat brunch with menu items themed around chicken. For brunch I started off with a create-your-own sangria which was mostly ice, but contained tasty fruits and a smidgen of wine. For about $34 for a "pitcher" which turned out to be a carafe, it barely squeaked out enough to fit 4 lowball glasses that had already been filled with fruits. Definitely way overpriced, even considering DC brunch prices. For my main entree I chose their Fried Chicken Sandwich. The ingredients of the sandwich were of high quality (biscuit, fried chicken, egg), but the dish itself left a lot to be desired. There was a severe issue of a bun-to-meat ratio, with the ratio weighing heavily in favor of the biscuit buns. The dish also only came with a handful of sliced cherry tomatoes, which I understand was meant to balance the sandwich but still was underwhelming. At a price of $13, I guess I'm paying for the "organic" portion of the ingredients. The only reason I haven't given this place 2 stars is because my friends seemed to enjoy the other dishes (grilled chicken tacos, chicken and waffles, fried chicken Benedict). So while I personally wouldn't come back for their brunch, my friends seemed content which suggests that perhaps their other brunch dishes may redeem themselves. I am also still willing to give this place a chance for happy hour as their happy hour menu seemed pretty appetizing and not as pricey.

Shadow

Google

The fried chicken thighs for the Chicken and Waffles was not seasoned well enough (mixed into the batter). The flavor was good for the parts that had more batter. The chicken was also slightly overcooked. The waffles were good though. The duck sausage patties were dry (Perhaps they are supposed to be that way?). Did not particularly like it. Would recommend against it. If you order it, have a glass of water standing by. Had ordered the grits for my girlfriend and asked for them without [cheddar] cheese. It wasn't until after the rest of the order came out when the waiter notified us. We should have been notified when the order was put in...not after. I'd give the restaurant another chance since this was my first visit. For now I'll give the restaurant an average review. Edible food, not bad, and nothing special.

Jorge Luis Hernandez

Google

Woa!! Fried Chicken Paradise. This place is a must while in DC. Awesome ambiance, great service, and the chicken....oh man that chicken! The buttermilk chicken and waffles are truly amazing and pairing that with an old fashioned cocktail was the right move. This is also a family friendly place as they offer cocoa puffs as a snack before your food arrives. Winning!

Jon Lowder

Google

The evening we visited there happened to be a social media influencers event going on, which meant it was loud and lively. The staff did a great job of finding us a nice quiet table away from the action and provided superb service despite the large crowd. The food was fantastic, the wine selection was strong and the atmosphere really is great.