Le Colonial - Lake Forest

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   DOUGLAS

   Washington DC

   34 reviews

   5.0

   34 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our birthday lunch today was very special with Gaby our server who was friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and plenty, no room for dessert.
   

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   Kim

   VIP

   Chicago

   30 reviews

   5.0

   30 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our server Hugo ws fabulous... The food was amazing as well. Cocktails were wonderful. The manager was great as well. Will definitely go back soon...We are never disappointed at the Lake Forest spot.
   

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   lina

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Probably one of the best meals I've had in a while. Fresh and bright flavors, great service. Value only a 3 bc it's pricey, but it's a nice place so that is why, but was very, very enjoyable.
   

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   Richard

   VIP

   Chicago

   27 reviews

   4.0

   27 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It use to be my favorite restaurant. Very small table. Red snapper barely fit on my table. People constantly bumping into the back of my chair. Extra 3% charge to keep prices low?? Took my wife for her birthday . Charged $15.00 for her dessert. If you order take out they will add 18% plus 3% to your bill. Restaurant is always super full so I don’t think they care. Too much nickel and dime.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Richard! We're sorry to hear that your recent visit didn't meet the standards you've come to expect from Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We understand your concerns about the seating arrangement and the cost of your meal. We strive to provide a comfortable dining experience for all our guests, and we're sorry if we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide you with the quality experience that you've come to expect from us. Best, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Kirk

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   We’re frequent customers of Le Colonial in Lake Forest, especially to celebrate events and special occasions. Our visit this past Saturday was a bit less than we have come to expect. While the food was terrific as always, there were a couple of key issues where it fell short of normal. First, we were seated at a table for four squeezed into a spot in the far corner, near the glassware and silverware service station in the secondary narrow room behind the main room. It lacked the ambience we have come to expect. Secondly, while the service was adequate, it felt more hurried and not as personal as normal, lacking the special feel we have come to expect. I’m sure we will return, and expecting a better experience the next time.
   

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   Larry

   VIP

   Chicago

   158 reviews

   4.0

   158 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent. Surprised the restaurant allows people in T-shirts, jeans and sneakers in a Saturday night (only thing missing was the baseball hat!) food is fun. Drinks are very overpriced.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago

   Larry, Thank you for the review and noting how great your service and how much you enjoyed the food. We will take your comments into consideration about the dress code and the price of the beverage program. We do hope to welcome you back in the near future. Best! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Heidi

   New York City

   5 reviews

   3.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was overrated and overpriced Would not go back. There are so many better Vietnamese restaurants that are less expensive. Ambiance was stody
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Heidi. We're sorry to hear that you found our food overrated and overpriced. At Le Colonial - Lake Forest, we strive to provide a high-quality dining experience, and we believe in offering value for money. We're glad to hear that our service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guest experience. We hope you'll reconsider and give us another chance to serve you better. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Scott

   VIP

   Chicago

   112 reviews

   5.0

   112 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One of our favorites. Great atmosphere and vibe. Great drinks. Disappointed out of halibut. White napkins are linty, be careful
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago

   Scott, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the atmosphere and vibe at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We're sorry to hear that the halibut wasn't available. We appreciate your feedback about the linens and will certainly look into this. We hope to see you again soon for another great experience! Cheers! Paul Passig General Manager
   

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   Pat

   Chicago

   41 reviews

   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a pleasure to dine at Le Colonial in Lake Forest. The food is delicious and beautiful. The service is steady and unobtrusive. We will be back soon.
   

   Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Pat, Thank you for your kind words and for your continued patronage at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our delicious food and found the service to be steady and unobtrusive. We strive to provide a beautiful and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, Paul Passig General Manager
   

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    Phil

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Great ambience but the really squished out party of 4 into a small table that could hardly fit our food. That said, food was delicious and we enjoyed a wonderful, though pricey evening. Great for a celebration.
    

    Le Colonial - Lake ForestResponded on 13 January 2025

    Phil, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and ambiance at Le Colonial - Lake Forest. However, we're sorry to hear about the inconvenience caused by the table size. We understand how important it is to have a comfortable dining experience and we'll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guests' experiences. We hope to welcome you back for another wonderful celebration soon. Respectfully, Paul Passig General Manager
    

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