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Le Cheval

4.1
4.1
24 Reviews
$30 and under
Vietnamese
Le Cheval is located in Oakland, California and has been serving the flavors of Asia since 1985. Family recipes bring together the flavors of Chinese, French and Southeast Asia for a unique experience while dining. Most entrées at Le Cheval are served family style and menus change on occasion. The seven courses of beef is a favorite entrée at Le Cheval and is intended for two or more diners. You will try lemon marinated beef, beef dipped in hot vinegar, grilled beef, beef in lot leaf, imperial beef sausage, ground minced beef and rice beef porridge. This meal comes with lettuce, sprouts, cucumber, pickled shredded carrots and daikon, mint leaves and rice paper.

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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Vietnamese

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: M-Sa 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner: M-Th 3:00pm-9:00pm Dinner: F-Sa 3:00pm-9:30pm Dinner: Su 4:30pm-9:00pm

  • Phone number

    (510) 763-8495

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Neighborhood

    Oakland

  • Cross street

    10th Street

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. Tiernan

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on April 26, 2015

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Flavor is overrated. The restaurant doesn't look much outside but the food was extremely amazing. The soup was to die for. I would most definitely go back and I did one more time.
  2. Katy

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    LeCheval has been a favorite of ours for years. The food is consistently good and we love the noodle, curry and pork dishes. The atmosphere is energetic and it can get noisy there. If you are dining with someone with a hearing problem, I would not recommend visiting during peak busy times. The service is consistently good, but don't plan on spending a long leisurely evening there. They tend to clear the dishes and turn over the tables very quickly. Give LeCheval a try- you will definitely enjoy this neighborhood gem.
  3. LadyInRed

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 11, 2015

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    With the intention of ordering the fish of the day (catfish), I entered this entertaining restaurant solo. Learning they had sold out of that fish, the wait person kept pressing me toward the tilapia. It was a large filet, yet served solo on the plate without garnish. It had been pan-fried and was not greasy. Still, the spices native to the Vietnamese cuisine were all but undetectable in my dish. If I venture back, I will be sure to order the watercress salad enhanced with prawns or one of the clay pot selections. These dishes elicited smiles from other diners.
  4. outforfood

    San Francisco

    115 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2015

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    We've been here many times and think it is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Oakland. Try their beef, appetizer rolls, salads, and fish clay pots. It is one of few restaurants left where cocktails can be $8, which accounts for the many peope at the bar. Service can be too fast and not well paced You can be eating the appetizer and the main dishes are already appearing at your table. Friendly staff.
  5. terrific

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We have been to le Cheval numerous times and the food continues to be good as was the service. But the noise level made conversation difficult.
  6. Corey36

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant is amazing! I took my wife and kids to celebrate her birthday and it just so happened to be Chinese New Year. The dragon dancing and martial arts demo was AWESOME! The food was 5 stars as usual and the service was impeccable! I recommend anyone who is looking for a great evening at a classy place to try Le Cheval's
  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Excellent food! We also enjoyed the vibrant energy and atmosphere. Fun for a birthday party.
  8. hipx2

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2015

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's so easy to over order at Le Cheval. The food comes out ridiculously fast, and yet it is so tasty. We hadn't been here in a long time, but the food and service is just like I remember. Maybe next time, I'll remember to have a shot of the "snake juice"....
  9. Timely

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 16, 2015

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    No wait time for a table and food was also quick to arrive once ordered.
  10. DempseyNewport

    San Francisco

    82 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    82 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Le Cheval is our go to restaurant for family, friends and groups when in Oakland. We have never been disappointed with the food, service, ambience and experience. We have a variety of favorites that we go too, like the Shrimp Roles, Lemongrass Prawns, Fish in Claypot, Whole fish, dry fried crab... We return weekly for lunch or dinner.
  11. Muffinmind

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2014

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Le Cheval is pretty basic: a good place to get a hearty lunch and go. Both the lemongrass beef and prawns were drowned in a very oily and spicy turmeric sauce.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2014

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    When you first walk in, you don't expect much. It's clean, but dated. Has the typical "asian" theme decor. The place is huge, so if you have a big party, it'll be perfect. The best part is the food though. It's amazing. Salted prawns and the garlic noodles were my favorite. Whoever came up with the cheese in the noodles is a genius!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2014

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    I would recommend Le Cheval to my friends as it was recommended to me. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was nice, and the price was right!
  14. AKTHEGREAT

    San Francisco

    81 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2014

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We really ordered right this time. Get the firepot soup - an outstanding and thrilling gourmet experience. The bird;s nest is also excellent!
  15. Niecy

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2014

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My drink was not the best, but the food was good, so it made the overall experience enjoyable.
  16. willstarr

    San Francisco

    129 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    129 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2014

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    They were out of the whole fish, which was the main purpose of my selecting this restaurant. The beef and broccoli was salty and the broccoli underdone, the shrimp was ok, the chicken--I can't remember which one we chose--was the best. The waitress was sweet but it took forever for her to first arrive at our table.
  17. GilbertoGil

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2014

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Le chevalier has a wide menu of interesting dishes. We had clay pot fish (excellent), orange beef (very good), lemon chicken (average), and stuffed mussels (delicious). Prices reasonable. Big cocktails. Would have liked fresh whole fish, but they had only "fresh frozen".
  18. MoonshineSail

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2014

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Not so crazy about the fish hot pot soup. Shrimp dumplings pretty good
  19. KathyM

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2014

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The food was excellent. And our server was very attentive. Lots of families, couples on dates, groups of women. It was comfortable for all!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oh my gosh is this place amazing! Fabulous food, and the atmosphere is great.
  21. Evergreen888

    Los Angeles

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2014

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Make sure to order the garlic green beans - they were to die for. The soup was delicious, and although I thought the kabobs were a bit small on the portion size, combined with the green beans they filled me up. I would definitely go back to try more items on the menu.
  22. EastBayEating

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2014

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    The food was delicious and the menu was diverse. The bar scene was lively and the cocktail menu had mouth watering drinks. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Only complaint: the hostess wanted to seat us next to the kitchen door so we asked for a window table. She went on and on about how there wasn't a server in that section. In a restaurant as large as this one, wouldn't you staff the window tables instead of the inside tables for the customers enjoyment?
  23. hipx2

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2014

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was tasty and came out in bunches quickly. Bartender made drinks well and accommodations for a special event for 20 people the day of, was very convenient.
  24. joank

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2014

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    The food was amazing (beef cubes & calamari are delious) but it was insanely loud! There were multiple kids running around my table and banging on plates and the window. Additionally, the service was terrible! Our waitress was extremely rude and never said one polite thing. Worst service and ambiance I've experienced!

FAQs

Le Cheval offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 763-8495.

Le Cheval is rated 4.1 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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Additional information

  • Cross street

    10th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Oakland

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch: M-Sa 11:00am-3:00pm Dinner: M-Th 3:00pm-9:00pm Dinner: F-Sa 3:00pm-9:30pm Dinner: Su 4:30pm-9:00pm

  • Cuisines

    Vietnamese

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar Dining, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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