Le Colonial

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Address:
20 Cosmo Place
San Francisco, CA 94109

Neighborhood:
Downtown / Union Square

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Cuisine:
Vietnamese

Price: $31 to $50

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Le Colonial Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.lecolonialsf.com
Email: reservations@lecolonialsf.com
Phone: (415) 931-3600
Hours of Operation: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday - Saturday: 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Our Lounge is open daily at 5:00 p.m. Sunday - Wednesday closing at 11:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday closing at 2 a.m.
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Vietnamese, French
Executive Chef: Tree Khuu
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: Live music: Monday - Friday from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
House DJ: Friday & Saturday nights from 10:00 - 2:00 a.m.
Special Events & Promotions: Happy Hour
Serving in the lounge & bar
From our Happy Hour Menu: Selected beers $4, cocktails/wine by the glass $6

Getting there

Cross Street: Taylor and Jones
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: $6 for the first hour $2 hours for each additional 1/2 hour. $18 maximum.

A word from Le Colonial

Delight your guests in an evening of fine food and exotic cocktails at our unique venue just off Union Square. Travel through the tropical elegance of 1920s French Colonial Vietnam amidst the sway of palm trees and glow of candlelight. Take in the live music in our lounge, relax outdoors on the… veranda or patio, gather friends and family to celebrate a special event or simply treat yourself to a night on the town. Enjoy a variety of event spaces for small intimate groups of 10 to as many as 500 people in the heart of downtown San Francisco.Continued

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"Our first time having Vietnamese good was at La Colonial and it did not disappoint! The Pho Bo and Chilean Sea Bass in a banana leaf were fabulous. Our waiter was also very helpful in explaining the dishes and helping us pronounce them correctly :)"
Dined on 3/3/2014
"We happened upon this place from out of town. We were looking for a bit of music and some good food (not necessarily at the same place) and found Le Coloniel; a fusion between Vietnamese and French cuisine. We shared an entree of Sea bass steamed in banana leaves with various herbs and spices. It was delicious as were the spring rolls before it. A good and moderately priced Pouilly-Fuisee accompanied our meal as we listened to The Hot Club of Paris - a dynamic Django Reinhardt inspired Hot guitar jazz group with great voices and deep musicality. A wonderful evening."
Dined on 3/3/2014
"I would definitely return for the menu selections, ambiance and service, all excellent ! We went with other friends and all left Le Colonial with the same feeling."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Always consistent at le Colonial, this is a great spot for groups and family style sharing for foodie and non-foodie mixed groups. A safe place to explore, and solid flavors and preparation."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Ordered two entrees: - Appetizer: Cha Gio Tom Cua (Crab rolls) - Delicious - Vit Sot Me (Duck breast & Brussel sprouts) - Delicious - Ca Ri Tom (Coconut curry prawns) - Was in a very watered down broth, without very much flavor. Do not recommend 2 glasses of Wine + 1 appetizer + two entrees = ~$100 out the door."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"We were a party of five, were greeted cordially and shown immediately to our table. The platter of appetizers was a tasty start, and although the entrees were brought to the table a little quickly, all were very delicious. Our guests were French speakers and they were delighted to be able to converse with the wine steward in French. Our server was exceedingly attentive without being intrusive, was helpful with the menu and authentically friendly. The room was quiet enough to be able to easily converse, but we didn't feel alone. One guest had a birthday, and without making any request, the waiter arranged for a candle on his dessert with a chocolate script "happy birthday." Little touches like that make you want to come back."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Better than the Old Trader Vic restaurant that used to reside in this building. Food was impeccably prepared. Delicious! Restaurant was a bit high hand, but comfortable. The jazz band upstairs in the bar was a wonderful surprise. These guys can play! I will be back and have already recommended it to friends."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"The food was good but not as good as we had remembered. But we would try again."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"I've brought clients and colleagues here twice and both times, I've been thanked and applauded for the recommendation. The food is always amazing, the cocktails are fun, and the service is on par with everything else. It can get a bit noisy depending on where you sit, so keep that in mind. I'd highly recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 2/25/2014
"We had six adults ordering different appetizers, different meals, and different desserts. Every dish was very tasty."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We enjoyed our evening. The food was quite good and the service was very good."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Love this place, never disappointed...ideal for business engagements and easily accomodates 8 to 10 people. Waiter and host made suggestions, family style appetizers and shared main courses. Wine pairings for the eonophiles, and smart cocktails for the rest of the guests attentive service, polite staff, accomodating to our 1 Vegan as well, without hesitation! Never Disappointed here! Always come back!"
Dined on 2/19/2014
"Unique menu, interesting French/Vietnamese cuisine. Great tastes, unlike anything I can cook at home. Everything was prepared to perfection and had a nice presentation as well. I've had dinner hear 4 or 5 times over the past 5 years and it has always been great."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"In a slight reversal to my usual experiences, I thought the starters were fine but the main courses were really good. The table had four different ones and we all were extremely happy."
Dined on 2/12/2014
"The ambience is attractive but I agree with those who reviewed it and said, should we be celebrating the French takeover of a country totally foreign to them? The food is pretty mediocre. The wait staff were great. Bar looks excellent too."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"The food was very good and the service excellent. The wine list is extensive. My only gripe is that the wines are overpriced. When you know how much wine is at the winery or how much at good wine stores and you see a 3 to 4-fold mark-up, I call that overpriced verging on price gouging."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"My second experience at Le Colonial. Both times the food and service have been amazing. French Vietnamese cuisine at its finest. What a wonderful meal and evening. I will return again and again."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"The food was just fantastic and so was our waiter Noel! We went on Valentine's Day and I was happy to get a reservation. It was packed, but we enjoyed every second."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Fantastic service - friendly, elegant without being condescending"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My wife and I went to the restaurant for the first time for Valentines Day. Even though we reserved a few weeks in advance, our table seemed to be a temporary table by the bathrooms and kitchen. Our food was served 1.5 hours after ordering and the two adjacent tables had similar service. We had a late dinner reservation, which meant we were eating dinner after 10 p.m. when we were finally served. We could not see the menu because the lighting at our table was poor and the sweet potato fries were cold when served. The junior staffing seemed confused with the appetizers -- someone tried to serve us another table's appetizer. I think this restaurant wanted to make more money and took too many reservations.Think about your customers first."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I made reservations well in advance. We were sat upstairs and the noise level was really loud. I felt like I was in a bar versus a nice restaurant which really ruined the mood. My boyfriend and I always come here for our special occasions- birthdays & anniversaries, but this experience was different.When we arrived there was a manager at the front desk visibly upset at the hostesses. This was not the greeting i was expecting when entering a nice restaurant. We were not greeted just told they would be with us in a moment. After being sat we waited 15 minutes before being greeted. The server explained she was sorry that they had over 500 people. I ordered the Chilean sea bass and it did not taste as good as it usually does.Side dish came late"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The food was fantastic. The hostess and waitress were gracious. The wait to be served our bottle of wine was very long, and so was the wait for our entree and then dessert."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"This is the 3rd time I have been here and the food really is amazing. The service was a little slower than what I remember but we chose family style for 6 folks and was able to try a lot of different dishes family style. They have large round tables that seat 8 so a great way to have business conversations with multiple parties. Great unique venue!"
Dined on 2/10/2014
"Delicious food, excellent service. We were not ever rushed. This is a place that appreciates the value of a slow-paced experience in dining and conversation. Our waiter was available whenever we needed him, other than that he gave us space. It was a fabulous evening."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Delicious food and knowledgeable waitstaff! The outdoor area looks beautiful, and they have live music too. It's a great spot! Just beware of fluctuating noise levels. We got there when it was quiet and very romantic, but then several large business dinner parties came in and within a second we couldn't hear each other anymore."
Dined on 2/5/2014
"We often go to Le Colonial before we go to a show at the Geary Street Theater. The food at this beautiful restaurant is always delicious! We always start by sharing the yummy potstickers. My husband always gets the fish steamed in banana leaves. I always get the crab cakes. And we always share the coconut rice. For dessert, we always share three scoops of the coconut almond fudge ice cream, We ALWAYS enjoy our meal, the setting and the wonderful service!!!"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"My husband and I were asked to pick a place for a reunion with our son and his childhood friend who was part of our family in the eighties. He is a very successful business man and was hosting the meal. I did not know how out of line he would be and offensive o your other diners. I apologize and thank you for handling this situation so well. We will be back...without him!"
Dined on 1/31/2014
"Need to watch the temperature on the food. At a restaurant of this level you shouldn't burn your mouth on soup or on fish!! Great food fun vibe."
Dined on 1/30/2014
"great as always and if youv'e never been, dine about a great way to check it out great food,c coktails, decor"
Dined on 1/28/2014
"Food was excellent, but the service was pretty awful. No one likes to feel rushed at a meal, but dinner should not take over 2.5 hours, unless you want it to."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"We went on Sunday January 26th and took andvantage of both the happy hour and dine about town menu. I had a passion fruit mojito that was to die for. My daughter enjoyed a French Martini which she raved about. The upstairs bar had wonderful ambiance. The dinner was incredible. A huge portion of delicious Budha rolls for an ap and the a wonderful pork leg cooked in a clay pot for an entree. Others in my party had the short rib that were also superb. The entree was followed by a generous portion of creme brulee. The service was outstanding. I can't wait to go back. Thank you Le Colonial for participating in the Dine About Town Promo."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"A fantastic building with history oozing from every architectural aspect. The greeting at the host stand by an apparent male manager couldn't have been colder. Once past that chilly reception, it was warm and attentive service by all that touched the table. Nice selection of wines of which many were actually suitable to the French-Vietnamese cuisine, though there were some massive, high-alcohol reds that appeared on the list mostly for the old-standard, shellacked California diners that expect them. Nice cha gio veggie rolls were just the right combo of crunch and chewy. The sticky rice was quite possibly the table favorite."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"The food and service were good, but for the cuisine, San Francisco has many more restaurants that are a much better price. I thought it was going to be French Vietnam cuisine, but it was not."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Visited the restaurant with friends during SF restaurant week. Although I made a reservation in advance, upon arrival the hostess was extremely rude & unfriendly. We got told there are only these two tables left for dining which were close to the exit - like we didn't make a reservation & had just turned up unexpectedly. The service was awfully slow, we waited 20mins for our order to be taken. We ordered from the dine out menu & the food was awful given the high prices they charged. This restaurant only gets 2stars as upstairs there was a live jazz/blues band playing so we could hear the music. Other than that, don't waste your time."
Dined on 1/21/2014
"We had a wonderful experience at Le Colonial! We added 1 person to our party and the staff was very accomodating. We dined on the appetizer sampler and ordered red & white wine. I chose the filet mignon and was very happy with my choice! the filet was cooked to my liking and the ambience of Le Colonial is amazing."
Dined on 1/20/2014
"We had a great time at this restaurant! We had read some reviews that complained of service, but we had absolutely no issues. Our service was wonderful, as was the food! Along with the must have brussel sprouts, I would recommend the duck rolls and the lamb. The wine list has a nice array of prices and I highly suggest pairing a bottle with your dinner. I wish I lived closer so I could go more often."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Came here over long weekend on a Thursday night in a party of 4. Got drinks upstairs...very good quality + unique tropical themed cocktails but service was a bit slow + inconsistent. At dinner, food was also very good...with very quick service, but with a hint of attitude from the server (he was very busy + was terse). I think the physical restaurant needs a touch of investment (seat cushions are old/worn, some cracked tiles + torn thatching in men's room), but overall ambiance is still there; a very unique + memorable location. Great front patio too (but only open in warmer weather). Overall, food + ambiance still seems like the draw."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"The sea bass in banana leaf and roasted Brussels sprouts were amazing. The cocoanut crusted crab cakes were a disappointment. I'll try a different appetizer next time."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"After reading many positive reviews, my expectations were high; however, I felt the quality of the food was poor. The dining room is lovely and the atmosphere is inviting."
Dined on 1/16/2014
"You are entering a world that no longer exists; it is gracious, it is succulent and it is male dominated. The food is expertly prepared and visually seductive; the service is impeccable; and you will not be disappointed."
Dined on 1/15/2014

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