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Frederic

9/11 Cremorne St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Recommended by 8 people

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9/11 Cremorne St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

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+61 3 9089 7224
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Frederic

Tucked into Cremorne, Frederic strips the starch from French dining—trading white-glove formality for neighborhood bistronomy. Regulars steer straight toward the seasonal plates: butter-poached rockling with avruga caviar, confit ocean trout, and gnocchi tossed in mint butter. Next door, Fred’s Bar handles after-work catch-ups over freshly shucked oysters, spritzes, and cold beer. Tailored suits and casual shorts sit side by side while the French floor team works the room with quick humor and zero attitude. Dinner closes on the kitchen's featherlight soufflé.

  • Modern French Plates: Seasonal French cooking centered on dishes like butter-poached rockling with avruga caviar, confit ocean trout, and delicate soufflés.
  • Fred's Bar: An adjoining standalone bar serving freshly shucked oysters, spritzes, and beers for casual walk-ins and after-work catch-ups.
  • Unpretentious Atmosphere: A polished yet relaxed dining room with attentive service and no strict dress code, welcoming casual shorts and dinner suits alike.
  • Curated Wine Program: A balanced cellar list pairing accessible Australian labels with vintage French Champagnes and varietals.
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Why Diners Choose Frederic

Discover why diners head to Frederic for milestone celebrations, casual aperitifs, and productive business lunches—book your table today.

  • Haute French Cuisine Without the Formality

    Chef Victor's seasonal kitchen executes refined modern French dishes—from delicate ocean trout to a featherlight soufflé—with welcoming, unpretentious hospitality and no rigid dress code.

    Fine dining without the attitude.

    Alexander Howen

  • Intimate Dining for Celebrations & Dates

    An ambient, intimate dining room paired with attentive service ensures romantic dinners and special occasions feel celebrated yet effortlessly personal.

    this place is great for a date or any special occasions.

    Priscillia

  • Lively After-Work Happy Hours

    A high-value happy hour menu featuring freshly shucked oysters, spritzes, craft beers, and curated wines provides an ideal backdrop for catching up with colleagues.

    A hidden gem in Cremorne for after-work drinks and catch-ups.

    Kirsty Haggerty

  • A Dedicated Pre- and Post-Dinner Bar

    Fred’s Bar functions as an adjoining venue where guests can drop in casually for cocktails, bar plates, and wine before or after their bistro reservation.

    Fred’s bar next door is also well worth a visit for any pre or post dinner refreshments, or to even just pop in and hang out.

    James Wypych

  • Polished Setting for Business Lunches

    Prompt daytime floor service and European dining allow corporate teams to conduct productive client meetings and team lunches without unnecessary delays.

    It's a good place to have lunch with clients or colleagues.

    Yos William

  • Bespoke Dietary & Allergy Care

    Kitchen chefs review specific danger ingredients and prepare custom protein-and-side combinations, giving guests with strict dietary needs complete confidence.

    The kitchen was extremely accomodating, reviewed her list of danger ingredients

    Lange Jorstad

Guest favorites and standout culinary highlights from the bistro and bar.

  • Soufflé

    This featherlight, delicate and refined soufflé was a glorious finale to our Valentine’s Day dinner.

    Alexander Howen

  • Fresh Oysters

    The happy hour menu offers great value, with quality wines, spritzes, beer and fresh oysters

    Kirsty Haggerty

  • Potato Gnocchi

    These were the best I have ever encountered - silky smooth in the mint butter sauce.

    Alexander Howen

  • Beef Tartare

    The food is to die for, especially the beef tartare.

    James Wypych

Other favorites

Curated sides, bar pours, and cheese courses complementing the bistro and bar experience.

  • House Lager

    The house lager was spot on.

    Longy

  • Selection of Cheeses

    We finished the meal with a selection of cheeses , presented well with all usual accompaniments.

    J S

  • Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

    We ordered fresh seabass dish, Brussels sprouts with pancetta, and shoe string fries. Everything were cooked to perfection.

    Catherine AL Koh

  • Beetroot Salad

    Beetroot salad was a stand out.

    Andrew Howard

Beyond the menu

Attentive service gestures and culinary flexibility designed to make every visit effortless—reserve your table at Frederic.

  • Bespoke Allergen Meal Preparation

    When alerted to severe dietary restrictions, the kitchen team inspects guest danger ingredient lists and custom-prepares proteins with dedicated safe sides made to order.

  • Dedicated Coeliac Care

    Floor staff proactively navigate the menu alongside diners with coeliac disease, working directly with the chefs to adapt dishes safely.

  • Pre-Bottle Wine Tastings

    Staff provide personalized guidance and sample tastings at the table to ensure diners find their preferred pairing before committing to a bottle.

  • Degustation Timing Flexibility

    Front-of-house staff and Chef Victor collaborate to smoothly adjust multi-course degustation pacing when guests face unforeseen arrival complications.

Before you head over

Smart advice on table availability, dietary requests, and menu highlights—book your table now to enjoy Frederic at its best.

  • Book Ahead or Head to the Bar for Walk-Ins

    Dining services fill up fast for both lunch and evening dates. Securing a reservation is highly recommended, though Fred's Bar next door provides a reliable walk-in option for spontaneous drinks and dining.

  • Communicate Dietary Needs with Confidence

    Whether managing celiac disease or complex ingredient sensitivities, notify the front-of-house team upon arrival; the kitchen readily prepares safe, tailored proteins and sides to order.

  • Save Room for the Signature Soufflé

    Pace your meal to leave room at the end—diners consistently single out the featherlight, delicate soufflé as an unmissable signature finale.

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