Le Colonial - Houston

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   Pekka

   VIP

   Los Angeles

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was excellent as always. Server was stellar. Loved the private room - thank you for an outstanding evening
   

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   Sherry

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Valentines Evening was perfect! The food was amazing and the servers were professional!
   

   Le Colonial - HoustonResponded 1 day ago

   Hi Sherry, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you had a perfect Valentine's Evening with us. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food and found our servers professional. We always strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience, and it's heartening to hear that we hit the mark during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best, The Management Team
   

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   Mary

   Atlanta

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food. Everything was delicious. I will be back soon
   

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   Tara

   VIP

   San Francisco

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a beautiful experience. The food was exceptional and the service was wonderful.
   

   Le Colonial - HoustonResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the review, Tara! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience at Le Colonial. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food and found our service exceptional. We strive to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another exceptional experience. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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   Jonathan

   Houston

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The food, drinks, and service were great. A restaurant with charming decor.
   

   Le Colonial - HoustonResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Jonathan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food, drinks, and service. It's wonderful to know that our decor added to your positive experience. We noticed that you rated our value a bit lower - we're always looking for ways to improve, and this will help us. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   Chris

   Houston

   18 reviews

   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service was great as always! I highly recommend this place for a great experience.
   

   Le Colonial - HoustonResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you so much for the rating, Chris! This means a lot to us. We appreciate your patronage and hope welcoming you again soon, for another wonderful experience.
   

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   Serena

   VIP

   Houston

   15 reviews

   3.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a reservation on a Monday evening & were seated immediately upon arrival. The restaurant’s ambiance definitely captures colonial Vietnam, with an elegant atmosphere downstairs. If you make the trek upstairs to the restroom, however, you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to an island in Vietnam. To start, we ordered the Lychee Martini and Green Makrut Gimlet. Both were true to their descriptions—the martini had an earthy, slightly citrusy profile and was well-balanced. For our entrees, we had the shaking beef, signature fried rice, and snow crab and prawns. The shaking beef, in my opinion, was more of a salad with a side of caramelized filet mignon. The filet itself was delicious, but for a “large plate,” I expected a bit more. No biggie, though—we still ate every bite. The snow crab and prawns arrived in a saucy garlic butter, with perfectly cut snow crab claws that went on top of a grilled, buttered baguette. For the rice, we requested shrimp instead of sausage, and it was great. The lemongrass flavor really came through, and I especially liked how the chicken breast was cut and incorporated into the dish. Overall, everything complemented each other well, and the meal itself was fantastic. The biggest disappointment? The service. Our waiter was practically non-existent. He took our order in a monotone voice, offered no recommendations unless asked, and didn’t check on us at all. There was no warmth, no engagement—just someone going through the motions. We were celebrating my dad’s birthday, so I was excited to order a special dessert for him. The kitchen did an incredible job, presenting a beautiful plate with “Happy Birthday" written on it. But instead of making it a moment, our waiter simply set it down and walked away--just another task to check off. For a fine dining establishment, I expected more than just great food. The experience as a whole should feel special, and unfortunately, the lackluster service took away from that.
   

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   Le Colonial - HoustonResponded 3 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, Serena. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the colonial ambiance, our signature dishes, and the overall experience. We're sorry to hear about the service you received. We strive to provide attentive and friendly service to all our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your next visit a more memorable one. Warm regards, The Management Team
   

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   Daniel

   VIP

   Houston

   42 reviews

   5.0

   42 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was our first time to eat at Le Colonial and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We will be back.
   

   Le Colonial - HoustonResponded 5 days ago

   Hello Daniel, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great first experience at Le Colonial. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our food, service, and found good value in our offerings. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful dining experience. Best wishes, The Management Team
   

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   Jannette

   VIP

   Houston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely amazing! Thank you for helping my dad’s birthday go so well.
   

   Le Colonial - HoustonResponded 6 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Jannette! We're thrilled to hear that your dad had an amazing birthday celebration at Le Colonial. It's heartwarming to know that we could make his day special. We strive to provide excellent food and service, and your kind words validate that. We look forward to welcoming you and your dad back for more celebrations in the future.
   

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    Jose

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    I have had the pleasure of dining at Le Colonial once before and it is such a great place to enjoy an authentic Vietnamese meal. Everything from the decor to the food is amazing. On this visit, I had the Tofu curry and we also ordered some Shrimp Spring Rolls to start the meal. I love that everything is fresh and healthy aside from also being very tasty. The Tofu curry was hot and spicy with a rich sauce which was served with sticky rice. Everyone from the management and hosts to the waitstaff were very friendly and helpful.
    

    Le Colonial - HoustonResponded on 8 February 2025

    Hi Jose, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience. It's fantastic to know that you found our Tofu Curry spicy and delicious, and that you loved our fresh and healthy ingredients. We take pride in our menu and strive to provide a unique dining experience. We're glad that you appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team
    

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