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Le Colonial

Vietnamese Restaurant, Lounge, and Asian Restaurant$$$$

Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco

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Le Colonial

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Ranked #10 for dancing in San Francisco
"The upstairs lounge is a perfect end to a long day in the city"(7 Tips)
"live jazz band on Tuesday nights."(3 Tips)
"Amazing rib appetizer, great take on fillet mignon"(7 Tips)
"I'm still thinking about the amazing pork belly dish..."(5 Tips)

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Kevin ReillyJanuary 29, 2015
Skip the formal dining and head upstairs to the lounge. Comfortable seating with a full menu, excellent service, and live jazz. Try the braised brussel sprouts or anything with crab.
SFistSeptember 11, 2015
The new menu will be taking shape over the next couple of months, but here's a hint: a mashup of Vietnamese pho and French pot-au-feu served tableside, and a spin on riz au lait. Read more
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
One of my top ten favorite restaurants in the country. One bite of the Thit Kho Nuoc Dua (Coconut Water Braised Pork Shoulder) or the Bo Bit Tet (Grilled Ribeye) and you’ll know why!
Annie 🌺 JalotaMay 27, 2018
Came here to grab a drink because the place next door had a wait. Drinks are a decent price during happy hour and it can be fun if folks are dancing! Will have to come back for the food.
Anthony SextonFebruary 12, 2018
Cool venue and tasty Vietnamese food to go with it. If you are with a group, the lamb cutlets are a must have.
Melina RochiJuly 25, 2018
I love the Beef soup!!! The atmosphere is very calm and relax, live jazz band on Tuesday nights. Perfect to go with your couple!
George GaylJuly 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Upstairs is where it's at. And if you like tequila and spicy things, order a Pura Vida - You will not be disappointed. For food, the Brussels sprouts are killer. Favorite bartenders: Moses & Phil.
Staff PicksNovember 24, 2014
Travel to French Colonial Vietnam in the 1920’s with this exotic Vietnamese fusion. Enjoy the tropical dishes and then take part in an evening of live music and entertainment. Read more
Avin NarasimhanMay 30, 2015
Excellent little spotted tucked into an alley. Get a bunch of rolls and the appetizer sampler to share, the small bites were better than the mains
Emma PintoNovember 5, 2014
Pork belly, excellent! Also very good green papaya salad, the filet mignon, which seems to be everyone favorite's, lacked of flavour. The best: brussel sprouts!
Howard CJune 27, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Terrific Happy Hour 5-8 everyday. Half price bites and wines by the glass Hand crafted cocktails 🍸 only $10
Sandra CifoJanuary 5, 2019
The place is beautiful, the service is wonderful and the food is delicious! I felt like I was back in Hanoi at a colonial restaurant.
Vinny La BarberaJuly 3, 2012
Had the spring rolls, lamb chops and brussel sprouts. All were some of the best dishes I've had, anywhere. I highly recommend you try as much as you can.
VyomaMarch 20, 2014
Everything we had was amazing, esp the brussel sprouts, duck spring rolls and fried rice. Really flavorful food and a unique ambience. Would go there again and again
TDecember 14, 2016
Seabass cooked in banana leaf was great, my friend got the pork shoulder which looked amazing too, skip the rolls and go straight for their entrees
Jeffrey GlueckSeptember 16, 2015
Don't forget to check out the lounge upstairs. Also avoid the filet mignon and the sea bass and go spicier stuff
Le Colonial SFAugust 10, 2014
Lemongrass Chicken two ways: roasted breast and sautéed thigh meat with spring onions, rainbow chard in coconut cream.
Le ColonialAugust 11, 2014
Lemongrass chicken two ways: roasted breast and sautéed thigh meat with spring onions, rainbow chard in coconut cream
Bethany CrystalJune 8, 2017
The upstairs lounge is a perfect end to a long day in the city
Nina VirFebruary 22, 2015
For vegetarians: canh chua chay (veg pho), bo bia chay (fresh spring rolls w peanut sauce) and xu bruxelles (brussels sprouts)
Nancy TranJuly 6, 2015
Banh Xeo, Bo Luc Lac, and seabass wrapped in banana leaf was delicious. Beautiful restaurant for a special occasion.
Hailey CrowelOctober 13, 2012
Loved the spring rolls, papaya salad, and the crepe. If you've got room, I loved the lemon cake - not too tart, just very refreshing.
Sil QdlsDecember 23, 2018
Excellent shrimp curry and garlic noodles, outstanding crab cakes
Shirley LiuMarch 17, 2013
Get the filet mignon and flourless Vietnamese coffee-infused chocolate cake; Le Colonial was my favorite cocktail
Dr Profressor Food Destroyer Von Die Quantum RealmJune 13, 2016
Good food but the establishment is past its prime. It's only an echo of its once excellent and stylish self. Goodnight, Le Colonial.
Urs BucherOctober 19, 2022
Fantastic dinner experience, great service & lovely place. Highly recommended!
Ms HeleneSeptember 2, 2018
Bland and sugary Vietnamese. Shrimp fresh rolls had a thick casing $12. Skip sweet seafood stew $30 and caramelized brussel sprouts $9. Nice setting and service.
Natalie KDecember 21, 2015
Vietnamese bouillabaisse...amazing. Great ambiance.
DonaldFebruary 2, 2012
Jivey little spot. Can't say much about this place other than it is great (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Cassondra FunkJanuary 12, 2012
come every Wednesday to hear the Cosmo Alleycats! Their lead singer Emily Adams is amazing!
H KJanuary 25, 2015
Try pork belly appetizer (3,4 pieces) and filet mignon blocks. Very delish.
Brett BullingtonJanuary 19, 2018
The food was wonderful and people amazing
Shawn CalhounJanuary 5, 2019
Funky and super fun. Go for the lamb and brussel sprouts 😇
Zal BilimoriaApril 6, 2010
Been here 5+ times
No cover on Fridays before 11 pm. Great music on Friday and Saturday nights. Starts with mainstream hip-hop and Top 40 stuff and typically moves into the 80s after 12-12:30 am.
Veso Vgg-ConsultingApril 24, 2023
Very nice place with a friendly personal and good food and drinks!
Jennifer BFebruary 22, 2015
Brussel sprouts and lamb chops were a fantastic combo. Great food!
Amy RobinsonAugust 28, 2014
Delicious duck breast. A lovely off the beaten track venue.
Nirav SanghaniOctober 30, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Live gypsy jazz upstairs on Mondays from 7p to 10p. Not a Lindy Hop venue but the band and bartender really like dancers.
Olli NSeptember 17, 2023
Nice style and great service
Nishant BhattMarch 8, 2015
Cocktails are amazing. Tropical drinks with real fruit juice. Brussel sprouts and shrimp fried rice are required sides.
Meghana DharSeptember 8, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the lamb chops! And the Brussels sprouts appetizer -- amazing
Venita Maldonado, Dog WalkerSeptember 26, 2010
The duck spring rolls are super yummy! Brunch on Sunday is very nice, particularly if you are able to sit outside. :)
:)October 22, 2011
A hidden gem in downtown SF, cozy up with a good drink and enjoy your night.
Sherry LiJuly 12, 2015
Pricey but good date spot. The duck is delicious.
Cody CushingJune 29, 2013
Amazing rib appetizer, great take on fillet mignon
French TuesdaysMarch 9, 2012
Le Colonial has live Jazz music every weekday from Monday to Thursday 7PM to 10PM in the upstairs Lounge Bar
Nancy TranJuly 6, 2015
A fusion restaurant that stays true to Vietnamese cuisine.
Chiara PedroniJanuary 31, 2018
The pancake entree is really good!
Michael YouensJanuary 15, 2011
Love theit filet mignon dish - so tender and flavorful - I could have it every night!
S MCSeptember 21, 2012
Hot spot for dancing. Food is also delicious, but a bit pricey.

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