Le Colonial

Le Colonial, just minutes away from popular Union Square in San Francisco’s downtown district, evokes the ambiance of French colonial Vietnam in a lush, romantic setting. The inner courtyard, which once housed legendary Trader Vic’s, has been transformed into an oasis featuring mosaic-like tile flooring, a vaulted, pressed-tin ceiling, tropical plants and plush rattan furniture, all accented by the glow of candlelight. Diners enjoy a menu designed to showcase authentic Vietnamese dishes with a touch of French influence. Le Colonial has delighted in welcoming visitors for over ten years.

The atmosphere at Le Colonial evokes the tropical elegance of French Vietnam in the 1920s. Designer Greg Jordan, whose celebrity clients include Robert Trump and Pat Riley, has used patchwork tile floors, shuttered windows, antique lamps and rattan furniture set among palm fronds and lazily swirling ceiling fans to instill a sense that one has been transported to turn of the century Indochina.

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 wooden tables and comfortable couches. The lounge is ideal for tea, cocktails, appetizers or casual dining while enjoying conversation with friends and listening to live music.

Cuisine:

The Vietnamese cuisine at Le Colonial features the freshest and highest quality ingredients possible, culled from the bounty of produce and ecologically farmed meat, game and poultry found at farms throughout the Bay area. Among the specialty dishes prepared by Executive Chef Joseph Villanueva are Goi Xa Lach Ca Chua (Heirloom tomato salad with watercress, cherry tomatoes and red onions served with basil dressing and crispy pork belly), Goi Ca Thu (Seared Ahi tuna salad with cucumber, avocado and red onion, served with an herb-lime emulsion and chili aioli), and Cha Gio (crispy spring rolls with shrimp, pork and woodear mushrooms, served with table salad and nuoc cham dipping sauce). Entrée selections include Mi Vit (Roasted Peking duck breast with a pomegranate glaze served with sautéed green beans, sliced pineapple and five spice duck confit), and Cha Ca ( Pan seared Alaskan halibut served with edamame and fava bean ragout, tangy pineapple-tomato sauce and pea tendril). An extensive wine and cordial list complements the menu.

Dress Code: Appropriate attire requested. Casual elegant. No athletic wear.

Dinner Hours :

• Sunday through Wednesday, 5:30 - 10:00 pm
• Thursday through Saturday, 5:30 - 11:00 pm

Lounge Hours :

• Lounge opens nightly at 4:30 pm

Entertainment:

Every Wednesday night at 7:30pm starting March 18th
Kim Nalley-Jazz and Blues Vocalist