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Recalling Vietnam during the time of French colonization, the upscale Le Colonial restaurant features a gorgeous, palm tree-lined interior. It's slowly but steadily attracting special events such as the Lotus party (every Saturday night).

Cuisine(s): French, Fusion, Vietnamese

Hours: Sun-Wed 5:30pm-10pm, Thu-Sat 5:30pm-11pm

Price: $$$, $$$$

Payment Types: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Diners Club, cash
Attire: Nice.

Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Private Party, Coat Check

Serving: Dinner

Entertainment: Live Entertainment
Alcohol: Full bar

Reservations: Accepted, Online Reservations Available

Parking: Street, Valet

The Martini Brothers

Every week Thursday, 7:00pm

Dan Zemelman

Every week Sunday, 6:30pm

Le Jazz Hot

Every week Monday, 7:00pm

Lavay Smith & Her Swingtet

Every week Tuesday, 7:00pm

The Cosmo Alleycats featuring Ms. Emily Wade Adams

Every week Wednesday, 7:00pm

2005 | Best Restaurant Décor

Once you enter Le Colonial's encompassing atmosphere of drowsy tropical elegance, jangling, frenetic downtown San Francisco ceases to exist. This urban oasis, tucked away in the inner courtyard that once housed Trader Vic's and accessed via a... More >
2002 | Best Cocktail Lounge for Getting Frisky

Hard to say whether it's the mood lighting, the couches that encourage guests to settle in for another drink, or the young professional crowd that makes Le Colonial's French-Vietnamese lounge an excellent spot for flirtation. But whatever it is,... More >

SF Weekly Reviews and News

Side Dish

By Harry Coverte | Wed, May 17, 2000

Should I Stay or Should I Go?There was a collective groan of dismay when opening manager and lady-about-town Kimberly Bakker announced that she was leaving Le Colonial for pursuits in the Big Apple. Now it seems she may stay. What can we do to co... More >
Here's Looking at You

By Matthew Stafford | Wed, November 24, 1999

One of my more oblique hobbies is collecting bartender's guides, the more arcane the better. Bar guides reflect their time and place as subtly and as knowingly as a vintage kinescope or a trashy paperback. The prize of my collection is Bernard D... More >

User Reviews

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Andrew Johann

| Mon, January 03, 2011

I'm sorry they closed the one in WEHO...but a winner for the food and the people...more so...

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foivosk

| Tue, December 14, 2010

Some people don't like the fact that it's on the posh side, but I think it's great for what it is. Nice cocktails, nice food, nice busy environment.

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AntonioG

| Wed, June 16, 2010

great spot!

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Melissa735

| Tue, January 26, 2010

such a cool vibe and design. The outside patio is awesome!

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x_ray43

| Wed, December 23, 2009

I've been going to the place for 8 or 9 years already. Excellent food. Nice lounge upstairs. Bartenders are great. One of the few places where the food they make is worth the money you spend. I've had a lot of great moments there.

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Main Menu

Soups

$7.00

PHO
hearty oxtail soup with rice noodles, beef tenderloin slices, & aromatic herbs

$7.00

canH hoanh ton
seafood dumplings in a clear broth, with fresh herbs

$7.00

Sup Ga
chicken soup with sliced baby corn & cilantro

Appetizers

$10.00

cha gio
crisp, fried spring rolls of shrimp, pork, & asian mushrooms, with chili lime dipping sauce

$9.75

goi Cuon
soft salad rolls of shrimp, rice vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprouts, & aromatic herbs in rice paper, with peanut plum dipping sauce

$9.50

bo bia
soft salad rolls of julienne carrots & jicama, bean sprouts, egg, peanuts, & aromatic herbs in rice paper, with peanut plum dipping sauce

$10.00

chao tom
grilled shrimp wrapped around sugar cane, with angel-hair noodles, mint, cilantro, & lettuce, with peanut plum dipping sauce

$10.00

suon nuOng
charcoal grilled baby-back ribs with lemongrass

$10.00

banh cuon
steamed vietnamese ravioli of chicken & asian mushrooms, with chili lime garlic sauce

$11.75

ca bam xuc banh trang
wok-seared monkfish with chili, turmeric, lemongrass, peanuts, & crisp toasted sesame crackers

$11.00

BANH UOT
grilled sesame beef rolled in flat rice noodles, with cucumber, lettuce, basil, & lime garlic sauce

$10.00

tom cuon ram
crisp beignets stuffed with shrimp, chicken, & vegetables, served with orange ginger dipping sauce

$11.75

ca song
tuna tartare with tomatoes, cilantro, & cucumber, tossed in ginger soy dressing; with wonton crisps

$10.00

Goi cuon ga
soft salad rolls of grilled chicken, cucumber, basil, mint, cilantro, bean sprouts, rice vermicelli, & crispy rice paper with coconut plum dipping sauce

$13.00

ngeu xao
1â„2 pound of black, north atlantic mussels sautéed in a basil butter cream sauce

SALADS
All Salads Are Served Over Mesclun Greens

$12.50

goi bun so
grilled sea scallop salad with garlic noodles, roasted peanuts, & lime vinaigrette

$13.00

bo luc lac
salad of warm, seared filet mignon over watercress with red wine vinaigrette

$11.00

goi ga xoai
grilled chicken with mango, tomatoes, cucumber, & tamarind dressing

$10.50

goi ngo sen
lotus root & tofu salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, & chili lime soy dressing

$12.50

goi bo
cold, spicy beef salad with chili, lemongrass, basil, & chili garlic vinaigrette

$13.50

goi atiso
artichoke & crabmeat salad, with tomatoes, sesame, & tamarind dressing

Main Courses

$25.00

Ca Nuong La Chuoi
grilled trout with oyster mushrooms, dried mushrooms & cellophane noodles, served steamed in a banana leaf with curry sauce on the side

ca chien saigon
crisp, seared whole red snapper with a light, spicy-sour sauce

ca hap
steamed fillets of chilean sea bass, with cellophane noodles, oyster mushrooms, tomatoes, scallions, & fried ginger in a light ginger broth

$25.00

tom xao sate
sautéed jumbo shrimp, asparagus, onions & scallions in a spicy sauce of sate spice, chili, & garlic

$23.00

ga nuong xa
oven roasted chicken with lemongrass & chili lime dipping sauce

$21.00

bun thit nuong
thinly sliced, barbecued pork, served warm, over angel-hair noodles, with mesclun greens, lime garlic fish sauce & peanuts

$20.00

mi xao don chay
stir-fried mixed vegetables & tofu over crispy egg noodles, with a light garlic oyster sauce

$24.00

cari tom
sautéed jumbo shrimp with japanese eggplant in a coconut curry sauce

$23.00

vit quay
ginger marinated roast duck with tamarind dipping sauce

$27.00

mi xao do bien
stir-fried shrimp, scallops, calamari, & mixed vegetables over pan-fried egg noodles with a light garlic oyster sauce

$27.00

bo sate
sautéed diced filet mignon with sate spice, yams, & string beans

$22.00

ga xao cari
sautéed diced chicken with japanese eggplant, mango, yams, string beans, & cashew nuts in a yellow curry sauce

$25.00

ca nuong
grilled salmon over vermicelli noodles, with dill, mesclun greens, & ginger-lime garlic fish sauce

$28.00

bo bitet tom nuong
grilled filet mignon & sautéed shrimp, with tomato rice pilaf & mesclun greens

$33.00

sup do bien
bouillabaisse of coconut saffron lemongrass broth, lobster, mussels, shrimp, scallops, & whitefish, with vermicelli noodles & aromatic herbs

$21.00

ga xao XA ot
wok-seared lemongrass chicken breast strips, with portobello mushrooms, & a basil chili sauce

$19.00

Tau Hu Cari
lightly fried tofu with eggplant, asparagus, mango, yams, & cashew nuts in yellow coconut curry sauce

$19.00
Served With Shrimp $24.00

banh Pho Xao
rice noodles sautéed with soy sauce, bean sprouts, green onions, red peppers & garlic chili sauce, served with your choice of beef, chicken, or tofu

$22.00

bo la lot
ground tenderloin of beef with lemongrass, & garlic, wrapped in la lot leaves with oyster sauce & shallots, served with vermicelli noodles, mint, cilantro & cucumbers

Side Dishes

Small $3.50
Large $5.50

Jasmine Rice
steamed white rice

Small $4.00
Large $6.00

Brown Rice

$8.00

ca tim nuong
grilled japanese eggplant in a spicy basil-lime fish sauce

$7.75

rau xao
sautéed peashoots in a light garlic oyster sauce

$9.00

mien xao
stir-fried cellophane noodles with crabmeat, asian mushrooms, & cilantro

$8.00

com chien
house fried rice with chicken & vegetables

$10.00

com chien tom
house fried rice with shrimp & vegetables

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