Le Colonial
(415) 931-3600
20 Cosmo Place
(at Between Jones and Taylor streets)
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.7882
-122.4123
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Northeast
Hours:
Sun-Wed 5:30pm-10pm
Thu-Sat 5:30-11pm
Last updated 7.02.09
What People Are Saying About Le Colonial
The Owner
Le Colonial
Owner
The atmosphere at Le Colonial evokes the tropical elegance of Vietnam (a French colony at the time) in the 1920s. From the patchwork tile floors to the graceful palm trees and rattan and shuttered windows, Le Colonial feels as if it was transported here from 75 years ago and 10,000 miles away. In addition to the intimate main dining area, Le Colonial has an outdoor veranda offering sanctuary from the bustle of the city, plus the increasingly rare opportunity to enjoy an after dinner cigar. The upstairs bar and lounge provides a relaxed salon ambiance with its faded oriental rugs, decorative bamboo birdcages, low wood tables and comfortable couches. The lounge is appropriate for tea, cocktails, appetizers or casual dining. The Vietnamese cuisine served at Le Colonial draws on traditional recipes blended with the bounty of fresh meat, fish, and produce the Bay Area has to offer.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short
An immense dining room with natural wood paneling and slow ceiling fans evokes 1920s French-Colonial Vietnam. The large menu is an imaginative mix of traditional Vietnamese flavors and Western ingredients. Miniature crab cakes or lime juice-marinated beef tenderloin are popular starters. Entrees include grilled rack of lamb with a lime-pepper dipping sauce and the steamed sea bass seasoned with ginger and lemongrass.
User Reviews
gourmetbooge
December 01, 2008
We found this restaurant in the Zagat book in the Tower at the deYoung Museum. Excellent!! We chose from the waiter Daniel's suggestions. The sea bass and pork chop entres were fabulous. The service was perfect: informative, non-invasive, prompt and genteel. Wonderful dining experience that rivals the 10.0 meal we ate at The Luxor in Las Vegas.
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October 15, 2008
We had a girls night out dinner here. The interior was very nice, the food was excellent. They have great appetizers! They also have a full bar upstairs.
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JonathanThomas
October 05, 2008
All around chic. Great for a leisurely dine or a happy hour snack. The decor is exquisite and the service top notch. But be warned: they serve up a devilishly delicious scorpion bowl but if you aren't careful it will sting you! It's one of the finest cocktails around but just be sure you have enough people to enjoy it with!
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Where to Sit:
During warmer weather, sit on the outdoor veranda, away from the rush inside.
Parking:
Be careful--the valet service here isn't a flat rate. Make sure to ask about the hourly charge.
The Extras:
An upstairs bar draws throngs of singles and serves an abridged late-night menu on Fridays and Saturdays.
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
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The atmosphere at Le Colonial evokes the tropical elegance of Vietnam (a French colony at the time) in the 1920s. From the patchwork tile floors to the graceful palm trees and rattan and shuttered windows, Le Colonial feels as if it was transported here from 75 years ago and 10,000 miles away. In addition to the intimate main dining area, Le Colonial has an outdoor veranda offering sanctuary from the bustle of the city, plus the increasingly rare opportunity to enjoy an after dinner cigar. The upstairs bar and lounge provides a relaxed salon ambiance with its faded oriental rugs, decorative bamboo birdcages, low wood tables and comfortable couches. The lounge is appropriate for tea, cocktails, appetizers or casual dining. The Vietnamese cuisine served at Le Colonial draws on traditional recipes blended with the bounty of fresh meat, fish, and produce the Bay Area has to offer.
