Le Colonial - SF

4.4

3443 Reviews

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

Charming
Neighbourhood 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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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vietnamese, French
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 17:30–21:00
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.
Private party contact
Michelle Cheng: (415) 931-3600 ext. 115

Location
20 Cosmo Place, San Francisco, CA 94109
Area
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, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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

Entrees

Shaken BeefUS$38.00
Wok-Seared Filet Mignon Cubes - Sweet & Savory Soy Sauce - Pickled Red Onion - Butter Lettuce Watercress - Cherry tomatoes - Crispy Potatoes
Steak FritesUS$44.00
Grilled Rib Eye Steak - Sautéed Yellow Onion - Mushrooms - Truffle Fries
Lemongrass ChickenUS$28.00
Roasted Lemongrass Chicken Two Ways: Roasted Breast & Sautéed Thigh Meat - Green Beans - Coconut Cream Chicken Jus
Chilean Sea Bass*US$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*US$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
- 1lbUS$28.00
Shaken Tofu**US$21.00
Fried Tofu Cubes - Green Beans - Cherry Tomatoes Yellow Onion - Ponzu Sauce

Sides

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

What 3,443 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4Value

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Review summary

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Le Colonial in SF offers a "delightfully memorable experience" with its exquisite Vietnamese flavors and charming colonial decor. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and expertly crafted cocktails. While some note the need for a decor update, the unique ambiance and consistently delectable dishes like Bo Luc Lac keep patrons returning for more.

3,437 Reviews

R
Rich
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 September 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
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 25 August 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
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 August 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
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 11 August 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
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on 1 August 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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avid3
San Francisco
20 reviews
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on 21 July 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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Joseph
San Francisco
73 reviews
5.0
73 reviews
Dined on 21 July 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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VeeJr
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 18 July 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
San Francisco
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on 14 July 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
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 6 July 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 Postmates and 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.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

20 Cosmo Place, San Francisco, CA 94109

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Taylor and Jones
Area
Downtown / Union Square
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 17:30–21:00
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, Takeaway, 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.
Private party contact
Michelle Cheng: (415) 931-3600 ext. 115

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Le Colonial - SF

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Order delivery or takeout

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Appetizers

Crab CakesUS$15.00

Crispy Crab RollsUS$15.00

RibsUS$17.00

Green Papaya Salad**US$13.00

Fresh Spring RollsUS$14.00

Crab CakesUS$18.00

Entrees

Shaken BeefUS$38.00

Steak FritesUS$44.00

Lemongrass ChickenUS$28.00

Chilean Sea Bass*US$37.00

White Prawns Garlic Noodles*US$31.00

Fried Snapper

Shaken Tofu**US$21.00

Sides

Fried RiceUS$14.00

Brussels Sprouts**US$13.00

Garlic Noodles* **US$11.00

Green Beans**US$12.00

Jasmine Rice**US$5.00

Brown Rice**US$6.00

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Review summary

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Permanently Closed

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