Le Colonial - SF

4.4 (3443)

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

20 Cosmo Place, San Francisco, CA 94109

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

Delight your guests to an evening of quality 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. 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vietnamese, French
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 931-3600
Website
http://www.lecolonialsf.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Geoffrey Deetz
Private party facilities
Le Colonial - SF is available for private parties such as weddings, receptions and anniversaries or birthday celebrations as well as for corporate events or business dinners.

Location
20 Cosmo Place, San Francisco, CA 94109
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Cross street
Taylor and Jones
Parking details
$10 per car up to 3hrs
Entertainment
Live music: Monday - Thursday House DJ: Friday & Saturday nights Visit our Event Calendars for more details: http://www.lecolonialsf.com/events/
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Crab Cakes$15.00
Coconut Crusted Crab Cake - Cilantro Aioli
Crispy Crab Rolls$15.00
Dungeness Crab - Shrimp - Chicken - Vermicelli Noodles - Taro - Carrots- Wood Ear Mushroom - Lettuce Cup - Nuoc Cham
Ribs$17.00
Hoisin Glazed Baby Back Pork Ribs - Coleslaw
Green Papaya Salad**$13.00
Shredded Green Papaya – Poached Prawns - Mango - Carrots - Herbs - Nuoc Cham
Fresh Spring Rolls$14.00
Poached Prawns - Red Leaf Lettuce - Pickled Daikon - Rice Noodles - Cucumber - Hoisin Peanut Sauce
Crab Cakes$18.00
Coconut Crusted Crab Cake - Cilantro Aioli

Entrees

Shaken Beef$38.00
Wok-Seared Filet Mignon Cubes - Sweet & Savory Soy Sauce - Pickled Red Onion - Butter Lettuce Watercress - Cherry tomatoes - Crispy Potatoes
Steak Frites$44.00
Grilled Rib Eye Steak - Sautéed Yellow Onion - Mushrooms - Truffle Fries
Lemongrass Chicken$28.00
Roasted Lemongrass Chicken Two Ways: Roasted Breast & Sautéed Thigh Meat - Green Beans - Coconut Cream Chicken Jus
Chilean Sea Bass*$37.00
Steamed Sea Bass Wrapped in Banana Leaves Sweet Potato Noodles - Oven Roasted Tomatoes - Mushroom - Ginger Black Bean Coconut Sauce
White Prawns Garlic Noodles*$31.00
Wok Tossed Vietnamese Garlic Noodles - White Tiger Prawns Bean Sprouts - Scallion - Yellow Onion
Fried Snapper
Partially Deboned Fried Whole Snapper - Green & Red Leaf Salad with Carrots, Mango, Herbs - Tamarind Sauce
- 1lb$28.00
Shaken Tofu**$21.00
Fried Tofu Cubes - Green Beans - Cherry Tomatoes Yellow Onion - Ponzu Sauce

Sides

Fried Rice$14.00
Wok Fried Jasmine Rice - Bay Shrimp - Scallion Carrots - Green Beans - Farm Fresh Egg
Brussels Sprouts**$13.00
Crispy Sweet Chili Glazed Brussels Sprouts - Mushroom - Carrot Chips - Nuoc Mam
Garlic Noodles* **$11.00
Wok Tossed Garlic Noodles - Bean Sprouts
Green Beans**$12.00
Wok tossed green beans, brown mushrooms, garlic, and almonds
Jasmine Rice**$5.00
steamed Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice**$6.00
Koda Farm Organic steamed Brown Rice

What 3,443 people are saying

Le Colonial - SF reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

3,409 Reviews

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Rich
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
loved the decor and ambiance. Friendly staff and good service. Food was not great I would describe it as clumsy. It is a small menu which I like but they were out of 3 items at 6 pm on a Saturday night all of which tells me they need better kitchen management.
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mark
San Francisco Bay Area23 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
In a hidden alley, this French Colonial building serving high-end French Vietnamese food that is excelllent and expertly crafted cocktails is a lovely oasis in downtown. Friendly, accommodating service with great support from the kitchen and the bar. What a treat!
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Susan
San Francisco Bay Area4 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server and support staff were excellent, as was the food. We hadn’t been here in many years and the current wine list was disappointing, very limited selection, and what we ordered wasn’t available. The decor and general condition of the restaurant has seen better days.
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Russ
San Francisco Bay Area14 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was outstanding. Love this place. Will return!
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Jon VIP
San Francisco Bay Area33 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have dined at Le Colonial several times over the years. I really enjoy the French/Asian fusion in Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant itself has a nice patina of history and stands out from other restaurants in the area. Previously I have dined indoors, but tried the covered courtyard/garden this time. Service was excellent as usual. Worth finding!
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Joseph VIP
San Francisco Bay Area77 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
a classic, elegant Vietnamese restaurant Recommend the Bo Luc Lac (shaking beef), Crispy Maine Lobster & Pork Belly Crepe, Chilean Seabass Parking: recommend parking in the restaurant's lot which is next to the building
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avid3
San Francisco Bay Area21 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 21, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
It really needs a remodel. It used to be so beautiful, but now it’s dirty and old.
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VeeJr
San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love going to the Le Colonial for our anniversary dinner. This year was again absolutely wonderful. The food was excellent as was the service. We are looking forward to returning next year for our 54th anniversary dinner.
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Sheri VIP
San Francisco Bay Area16 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Unfortunately the restaurant is past its prime. 7 of us went to catch up and remember the restaurant as not being noisy so selected it. It wasn’t crowded, servers were friendly but, painfully slow. We waited over an hour between appetizers and when our main courses finally arrived. We all ordered different entrees and no one particularly cared for theirs. Ambience was old and worn. Sorry to say, I wouldn’t recommend, not worth the money.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience! We were the last table seated for the evening as we just arrived from out of state. We were greeted warmly and given all of their attention. We never felt rushed and the food was excellent. Admittedly, we over ordered on the apps because we couldn’t merrier the list below three. Instead we opted to the split the shaken beef entree. We made the right choice! All of the appetizers were wonderful. It was hard leaving a few pieces of the Tiger Shrimp and the Potstickers behind. Next time we’re intoning guest so that we can try even more. Sana (sp?) our waiter was also top notch. Lastly, they mix a mean cocktail! Give these guys a try, the food is every bit as good as it looks in the photos.
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FAQs

Le Colonial - SF does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Le Colonial - SF also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 931-3600.

Le Colonial - SF is rated 4.4 stars by 3443 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

20 Cosmo Place, San Francisco, CA 94109

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Taylor and Jones
Neighborhood
Downtown / Union Square
Hours of operation
Thu–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vietnamese, French
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
$10 per car up to 3hrs
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Geoffrey Deetz
Entertainment
Live music: Monday - Thursday House DJ: Friday & Saturday nights Visit our Event Calendars for more details: http://www.lecolonialsf.com/events/
Additional
Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lecolonialsf.com/
Phone number
(415) 931-3600
Private party facilities
Le Colonial - SF is available for private parties such as weddings, receptions and anniversaries or birthday celebrations as well as for corporate events or business dinners.

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Le Colonial - SF

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

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100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Appetizers

Crab Cakes$15.00

Crispy Crab Rolls$15.00

Ribs$17.00

Green Papaya Salad**$13.00

Fresh Spring Rolls$14.00

Crab Cakes$18.00

Entrees

Shaken Beef$38.00

Steak Frites$44.00

Lemongrass Chicken$28.00

Chilean Sea Bass*$37.00

White Prawns Garlic Noodles*$31.00

Fried Snapper

Shaken Tofu**$21.00

Sides

Fried Rice$14.00

Brussels Sprouts**$13.00

Garlic Noodles* **$11.00

Green Beans**$12.00

Jasmine Rice**$5.00

Brown Rice**$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Le Colonial - SF offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Le Colonial - SF restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Dining areas

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