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Opened in 1974, Le Central has been serving traditional French cuisine for over four decades, boasting the honor of being San Francisco’s most historic French bistro. Conveniently located on the cusp of the bustling financial district and downtown Union Square, Le Central stands out in a rare one-story historic brick building, crowned by a vintage Tabac sign. Offering classic French faire such as Filet Mignon au Poivre, slow-cooked Cassoulet and Roast Chicken Pommes Frites, Le central’s cuisine is comforting yet sumptuous. The exposed brick walls, stained glass features, and imported brass bar invite you to retreat and unwind in its charming, brasserie atmosphere. Le Central is the downtown stop for locals and visitors looking for a classic
Venerable choice serving French bistro fare in a narrow, brick-lined space with a full bar.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 453 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 391-2233
Website: http://www.lecentralbistro.com/
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Jordana Lobo
A lovely French restaurant with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. The dishes were tasty and well prepared, and we were served fresh bread with butter, which was a nice touch. Service was good throughout the meal, making the overall experience very enjoyable. Desserts are a must try.
Better to uber to the restaurant, parking is tricky
… moreBetter to uber to the restaurant, parking is tricky
Rod T.
Yesterday, I had lunch with my 97-year-old mother at Le Central. She’s been going there for decades, and I hadn’t been for years. The quality of food, the excellent wine list, and the professional service made for a wonderful experience. We both had fish dishes…superb. The coffee and chocolate mousse were delicious, too. As someone who decamped to the Sierra foothills 20 years ago and have traveled extensively in Europe since then, I must admit that I’d forgotten the extraordinary restaurants in San Francisco. Thank you Le Central for reminding me how wonderful San Francisco and it’s best restaurants are!
… moreCarolyn Nickell
Lovely restaurant! You must get the French onion soup. Best I’ve ever had. Wonderful ambiance and service. They let me call ahead to put my name in but they also take reservations.
… moreAlicia Mier
Cozy French dining off a busy thoroughfare with relaxed vibes and amazing staff. Every time I visit, I’m meeting a new “regular” at the bar, and one thing we all agree is that you can’t go wrong with ANY dish. I’m partial to the onion soup (a no brainer), but the asparagus soup is also delish. Entrees are all cooked to perfection. To get a good sampling, happy hour would be a great option to work your way through the variety of apps – again, you can’t go wrong with any selection!
The vibe is great for any occasion – friends, a date, business lunch, and even solo.
Definitely worth a visit!
… moreThe vibe is great for any occasion – friends, a date, business lunch, and even solo.
Definitely worth a visit!
Luc Sam
Le Central is a great French eatery which is casual and chic at the same time, with delectable food. We began with a Parisian sidecar cocktail which had cognac, cointreau and lemon among other ingredients; delicious yet the alcohol will creep on you. We tried the croquettes which had ham, cheese, potatoes and generally yummy. The pate de campagne was excellent served with cornichons and dijon. The chevre chaud salad was superb with the creamiest goat cheese ever and wonderfully dressed greens. For dessert, we had the profiteroles which was amazing, though the pastry didn’t taste fresh. And we also had the creme brûlée which was minimally sweet and delicious. We had a great experience and dinner, thank you.
… moreLee Lindsey
I’m never compelled to share a review, but Le Central was perfect. I stopped in and had a solo dinner at the bar, and everything was wonderful. I feel like I stepped back in time to when cozy, friendly, and delicious restaurants were all filled with regulars and didn’t need a gimmick.
… moreSusan LaDuke
Went for Christmas Eve family brunch. The food is excellent- I enjoyed the Beef Bourguignon which was tender & delicious. Others had the Salmon & the Le Central burger. The food is excellent, atmosphere feels like a neighborhood bistro & service impeccable. Would highly recommend.
… moreRyan Carlson
My buddy who is a lifelong San Franciscan took me here as one of his favorite spots. I had the burger and added caramelized onions and blue cheese, it was amazing!!!!
We sat at the bar and had friendly, attentive service. Really excited to get back to have the same burger and enjoy a glass or two or red wine with it.
… moreWe sat at the bar and had friendly, attentive service. Really excited to get back to have the same burger and enjoy a glass or two or red wine with it.
Sayana
We visited this place for a brunch with friends. When we arrived around 11:30, it was pretty empty, but it got busy later on. We enjoyed the food – everything was great; my favorite was onion soup and beef bourguignon. Our waiter was wonderful and fun.
… moreChanda Lockhart
Had dinner before a show at SF Playhouse and it was the PERFECT spot. The service was phenomenal – warm, welcoming and attentive. Food and drinks were fantastic, especially for “girl dinner” – truffle fries, salmon cake, French onion soup + kir royale and French 75s. Happy hour is bar seating only. Absolutely coming back.
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