The food was good as ever. Service was cheerful, professional, and more than excellent. No friendly greeting whatever, poorly dressed and ungroomed ... The hosts/greeters were disappointing like never before. Initially and from his appearance, I thought the man behind the desk was parking cars, not host of a fine-dining restaurant. • Significant to OpenTable was management's total disregard of our request for seating. We arrived at the appointed time (6:30), well-dressed, to find that that among many empty tables, our requested table was in use. Management could not have cared less and seated us at a less-desirable table.
Amazing server forgot her name but we frequent the le colonial often in Chicago and wanted to try new items. She guided us towards the spicy carpaccio, shaking beef and fried rice (advised to get side instead of signature). Great cocktails as usual with the lychee martini. Great visit! Will be back!
BabetteD
I have always loved Le Colonial- not last night! It was so loud we gave up conversing. The service was marginal and the shaken beef was overcooked. We are certainly willing to pay $125 per person at any restaurant, if we have a nice meal.
Ok so I came here for lunch at 11am with my mom, as this is one of our top 5 favorites in houston and we visit every few weeks at least once a month. The food was consistently good as always, and the cha gio is a must. Definitely better than any cha gios out there in houston. Banh mi was great, the pho was just ok def not even close to being good but food is always great overall. However, the service was bit disappointing as we were first customers and my mom absolutely hates cilantro so she asked it to be removed, which to our surprise came with it!!! The server wasn't so nice either so it was bit annoying but we still tipped 20% because we never tip below that ($13). But the service could definitely be better for the lady that served us as this is FIRST TIME that I have to complain within past 20+ visits I had with this restaurant. Overall tho, always a pleasure to visit. Best cha gio out there, NEVER disappoints me.
PatG
Fabulous Side Car drink Fabulous chicken dumpling appetizers Fabulous brussel sprouts Fabulous Speciality of the House fish Fabulous flan dessert Fabulous atmosphere and service What else can I saw but FABULOUS?
The food here was amazing. The drinks were amazing! Definitely give the food and drinks 10 out of 10! The server wasn't my favorite just didn't seem too friendly. The ambience is nice. I just think the restaurant is a little too small. But I will definitely be back. The food was amazing once again.
Houstonfriend
Luv this place for its ambience and food, however always too noisy and loud..it's not a place for a quiet peaceful dinner date, it's for celebration with a group.. it has very few vegan or vegetarian options. Service was very good and quick. Food was good too.
GAZZA
Didn't appreciate Le Colonial was under renovation (new outdoor dining area; some noise audible) but it didn't detract from the usual excellent food and drink. Enjoyed the lunch menu special choices; fairly priced. Our usual glass of wine was expensive per glass so perhaps some reduction of a lunch time for those would be more appropriate.
SSSS
Me and my gf are pescatarian, we asked to substitute pork and chicken in a dish with shrimp. The taste was good but the bill was 50% more. The explanation was - the chef charged for shrimp as additional protein and not substitute. This was not explained at the time of the order. After complaining, they removed the cost of 2 shrimp (aka $2!), after complaining again, they removed a cost for another shrimp (another $1!). Very unprofessional service to charging a customer. Will not come back
Houkahn
I always feel special here, from the initial greeting to when I leave at the end of a wonderful meal. The cocktails are creative and delicious. The menu offers a wonderful selection and everything I've ever eaten there is magnificent in flavor, temperature and portion. The wait staff is knowledgeable and professional. M y only request...bring back your French fries: the BEST I've ever had.
Was excited to try this restaurant but severely disappointed. The staff was wonderful but that is where it stops. The drinks mediocre at best and very overpriced. The meal was ok nothing to rave about. First visit will be the last visit as there is too many other great places to spend over $300 for two people for dinner and walk out satisfied.
Cornelius
Lovely dinner! Egg rolls were amazing as was the crispy need with noodle. Had the whole crispy snapper and it was delicious..fantastic flavor and presentation. Coconut and chocolate ice cream was probably best I have ever had..and blueberries that went with it were huge and sweet. Can't wait to go back to try more of the menu.
David Perez
This is one of our favorite restaurants. We had the pleasure of having Josh as our server. He is amazing and gave great recommendations. He made our time enjoyable with his service. We went again for my Bday and asked if Josh was working when we walked in and they said yes. I just assumed because I asked about him that we would be seated in his section. We did not. Though very good service it was not on the same level as Josh. This particular visit we had the Chilled Shrimp Roll & pan Seared Chicken Dumplings for appetizer and they were amazing. I love spicy food and I went with my old stand by Cari Tom. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So lovely. Thank you to Ezra and Andre (who was so attentive and handled some pressure-filled situations well). We loved our visit and appreciate all you did to take care of us. Thank you so much!
Porya Mostaghimi
Awful experience. They have red headed male at front that is very rude and unprofessional. The hostess looks like Golden Coral buffet reject. The manger also was very rude and hung up the phone after I voiced a complaint. If they hire low level people employees like this, then this place is going into the dumps. Do not eat here. The food is awful as well. Lua Viet is much better option for Vietnamese food.
The food was good as ever. Service was cheerful, professional, and more than excellent. No friendly greeting whatever, poorly dressed and ungroomed ... The hosts/greeters were disappointing like never before. Initially and from his appearance, I thought the man behind the desk was parking cars, not host of a fine-dining restaurant. • Significant to OpenTable was management's total disregard of our request for seating. We arrived at the appointed time (6:30), well-dressed, to find that that among many empty tables, our requested table was in use. Management could not have cared less and seated us at a less-desirable table.
Amazing server forgot her name but we frequent the le colonial often in Chicago and wanted to try new items. She guided us towards the spicy carpaccio, shaking beef and fried rice (advised to get side instead of signature). Great cocktails as usual with the lychee martini. Great visit! Will be back!
I have always loved Le Colonial- not last night! It was so loud we gave up conversing. The service was marginal and the shaken beef was overcooked. We are certainly willing to pay $125 per person at any restaurant, if we have a nice meal.
Ok so I came here for lunch at 11am with my mom, as this is one of our top 5 favorites in houston and we visit every few weeks at least once a month. The food was consistently good as always, and the cha gio is a must. Definitely better than any cha gios out there in houston. Banh mi was great, the pho was just ok def not even close to being good but food is always great overall. However, the service was bit disappointing as we were first customers and my mom absolutely hates cilantro so she asked it to be removed, which to our surprise came with it!!! The server wasn't so nice either so it was bit annoying but we still tipped 20% because we never tip below that ($13). But the service could definitely be better for the lady that served us as this is FIRST TIME that I have to complain within past 20+ visits I had with this restaurant. Overall tho, always a pleasure to visit. Best cha gio out there, NEVER disappoints me.
Fabulous Side Car drink Fabulous chicken dumpling appetizers Fabulous brussel sprouts Fabulous Speciality of the House fish Fabulous flan dessert Fabulous atmosphere and service What else can I saw but FABULOUS?
The food here was amazing. The drinks were amazing! Definitely give the food and drinks 10 out of 10! The server wasn't my favorite just didn't seem too friendly. The ambience is nice. I just think the restaurant is a little too small. But I will definitely be back. The food was amazing once again.
Luv this place for its ambience and food, however always too noisy and loud..it's not a place for a quiet peaceful dinner date, it's for celebration with a group.. it has very few vegan or vegetarian options. Service was very good and quick. Food was good too.
Didn't appreciate Le Colonial was under renovation (new outdoor dining area; some noise audible) but it didn't detract from the usual excellent food and drink. Enjoyed the lunch menu special choices; fairly priced. Our usual glass of wine was expensive per glass so perhaps some reduction of a lunch time for those would be more appropriate.
Me and my gf are pescatarian, we asked to substitute pork and chicken in a dish with shrimp. The taste was good but the bill was 50% more. The explanation was - the chef charged for shrimp as additional protein and not substitute. This was not explained at the time of the order. After complaining, they removed the cost of 2 shrimp (aka $2!), after complaining again, they removed a cost for another shrimp (another $1!). Very unprofessional service to charging a customer. Will not come back
I always feel special here, from the initial greeting to when I leave at the end of a wonderful meal. The cocktails are creative and delicious. The menu offers a wonderful selection and everything I've ever eaten there is magnificent in flavor, temperature and portion. The wait staff is knowledgeable and professional. M y only request...bring back your French fries: the BEST I've ever had.
Restaurantji Recommends
Was excited to try this restaurant but severely disappointed. The staff was wonderful but that is where it stops. The drinks mediocre at best and very overpriced. The meal was ok nothing to rave about. First visit will be the last visit as there is too many other great places to spend over $300 for two people for dinner and walk out satisfied.
Lovely dinner! Egg rolls were amazing as was the crispy need with noodle. Had the whole crispy snapper and it was delicious..fantastic flavor and presentation. Coconut and chocolate ice cream was probably best I have ever had..and blueberries that went with it were huge and sweet. Can't wait to go back to try more of the menu.
This is one of our favorite restaurants. We had the pleasure of having Josh as our server. He is amazing and gave great recommendations. He made our time enjoyable with his service. We went again for my Bday and asked if Josh was working when we walked in and they said yes. I just assumed because I asked about him that we would be seated in his section. We did not. Though very good service it was not on the same level as Josh. This particular visit we had the Chilled Shrimp Roll & pan Seared Chicken Dumplings for appetizer and they were amazing. I love spicy food and I went with my old stand by Cari Tom. Delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So lovely. Thank you to Ezra and Andre (who was so attentive and handled some pressure-filled situations well). We loved our visit and appreciate all you did to take care of us. Thank you so much!
Awful experience. They have red headed male at front that is very rude and unprofessional. The hostess looks like Golden Coral buffet reject. The manger also was very rude and hung up the phone after I voiced a complaint. If they hire low level people employees like this, then this place is going into the dumps. Do not eat here. The food is awful as well. Lua Viet is much better option for Vietnamese food.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1