Riya Santra

4.5 stars because the overcooked chicken in the curry detracted a bit from the overall dish but rounding up because we had a great time. For starters, got garlic noodles and pork ribs. Both were packed with flavor. For mains, we got the sea bass and chicken curry. The sea bass and all the smaller components like the noodles were delicious. Dessert was creme brulee and apple tartin, and they were both fabulous! Kylie was a fantastic server as well. Would love to come back to try other items

+3

Susan Ding

Located in an upscale shopping area, free parking in the garage, recommended Dress Code: “We politely request smart, sophisticated and elegant attire. Athletic wear, hoodies, and baseball hats are not permitted. This is not applicable to the patio.” We were here for a birthday celebration, delicate Vietnamese dishes, friendly service. I love their desserts.

+3

Bao Tinh Tran (Trevor)

The foods and service were amazing. The host wasnt welcoming when we came in tho, she didnt say thank you or goodbye even we did say to her when leaving. However, I still put 5 stars because the servers and the foods are just exceptional and simply amazing, very attentive and helpful servers. Overall, I will come back!!

+4

Mandeep Kaur

Elegant, classy spot in the River Oaks District. This place has been around for decades - a French-Vietnamese culinary experience. The vibe is so well done - between the main dining hall and the upstairs lounge area and the wicker forward patio spaces. The food was all very yummy - loved the beef and the garlic noodle dishes the most.

+7

Hells Bells

Had a wonderful experience at Le Colonial Houston. I was a bit worried because several reviews lately did not give great reviews for the service, but we had a wonderful time. We did have a 9 pm reservation on a Thursday. So felt like we were the only ones there and the staff seemed super attentive to us. First of all, we were there about an hour early and went up to the lounge and had some amazing cocktails by the bartender/mixologist who knew what she was doing. There was also a great lounge vocalist that were crooning jazzy tunes that added to the mood. Next, we went down to our table when it was ready and ordered a feast. The crispy red snapper (ca chien saigon), garlic noodles and the beet salad (goi cu cai do) were superb. The way southeast asian cuisine prep and cooks fish has been lately astounding me in the most pleasurable way, and Le Colonial did not disappoint. It was $100 for the whole fish and was shared by the 5 of us. We also got the ginger glazed chicken claypot (ga xao gong) and 2 orders of garlic noodles that we polished. Also, the hanoi beef noodle (pho bo) soup and the spicy chicken soup (sup ca cai) were very enjoyable as well. Moreover, they had a decent wine list and we definitely went through 2 bottles of some chenin blancs! It was a birthday, so we enjoyed the coconut pineapple upside down cake and the vanilla creme brulee, and we barely had room for dessert!

+5

Ruwanmalee Dissanayake

It was a great restaurant located in a street side along luxury shopping arena. Parking was available in a parking lot situated right there. We reserved a table outside. The tables were beautifully decorated. It felt like a restaurant in Paris. The was light music playing in the background. We got few mocktails and had dumplings as a starter. The dumplings were scrumptious. We had a fried rice, green curry and chicken glazed with garlic and peanuts. The food was delicious. For desert, it was warm chocolate cake which was lovely. The service was great as well. All in all, great experience.

+3

Duy Nguyen

Service and Atmosphere is excellent, the authenticity of the tase is somewhat not meeting with the service. The food can be easily find in other restaurants doesn’t have distinct signatures. I would only be here for the atmosphere and Instagram

+2

Dierdre Lehman

Second visit to this gorgeous restaurant with delicious food and truly crafty cocktails. It was my birthday and we were looking for a more upbeat vibe so this time we chose to eat upstairs in the bar area. We scheduled early (6:30) thinking it wouldn't be too loud, unfortunately, we ended up being seated directly in front of the very talented piano player/singer and her speaker. While she had a lovely voice and chose great songs, it was pretty difficult to have a conversation amongst ourselves during her performance. Never-the-less, we had a great time and great food/drinks and we will definitely go back.

+3

Kyle Henning

We had a really good meal here. We really liked the vibe inside and the live music upstairs was a nice touch. The food came out so quickly! I’d suggest you valet or park in the ramp. It’s very close to the ramp and we didn’t have to pay for parking which was nice. FYI they do have a dress code, so check online prior to dining.

Iris Wu

Ate here for lunch on a Sunday, restaurant itself was very beautiful and had a nice atmosphere. Service was nice at all. However, food-wise it was quite average. We tried the chicken dumplings, pho, and pork ribs, all were mediocre. Would not recommend coming here if looking for pho. Portions were smaller, but still comparable to the price. Overall nice dining experience, but there was nothing memorable or special.

Tabitha Milon

We had a beautiful time at Le Colonial. Although it took a bit to get seated, the wait wasn’t too bad with great company. Our waitress and the servers treated us exceptionally well, and they will be the reason I return. Most of the food was delicious, though the rice was too dry to enjoy. Despite that, I had a lovely evening.

+3

We visited Le Colonial on Valentine’s Day with reservations and high expectations, but the evening felt uneven. We were initially seated in a less desirable area and later moved, then informed that only a preset menu was available, which was disappointing for a first visit. The sea bass was excellent and the oysters were a highlight, though it was surprising that we could not order additional oysters, even when a neighboring table asked as well. Service felt rushed and required repeated requests for small items, and the dessert presentation took place slightly behind us, making it difficult for everyone at the table to fully enjoy it. An automatic 20 percent gratuity was added for our party of two. While we absolutely believe in tipping, the service did not reflect that level. The manager was pleasant, listened attentively, and adjusted it, which we appreciated. However, when the corrected receipt was returned, it was placed down in a noticeably irritated manner by our waiter. The most disappointing part of the evening came at the end. Standing in the rain waiting for valet assistance, I could not help but feel overlooked and unwelcome, as if my presence and my patronage carried less value. I had to request the umbrella as others did not need to ask. In a space where hospitality should feel effortless and inclusive, leaving without even the basic courtesy of an umbrella left a lasting impression that no guest should walk away with.

We went for the Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu and it was extremely underwhelming and disappointing. The table we had was wobbly and the food was very lackluster. The service and dessert were the only good part of the night. Do not recommend this restaurant. If I could , I would definitely would have liked a refund . Not worth spending $300 for forgettable food.

The server spilled my Coke, and some of it splashed on me. 🥤😡 To make matters worse, there was a large roach right next to my table. 🪳 I reported both issues to management. The manager offered to pay for my cleaning bill, but only after I had my dress cleaned. He then asked if there was anything else he could do. I requested that my meal be covered, but he shook his head no and said he would only remove the drinks from the bill. 😫 The customer service was horrible. I was extremely disappointed with the lack of accountability. He even excused the roach by saying it was because we were seated on the outdoor patio. The worst part was that he didn’t properly remove the roach—he simply kicked it out of the way, and it remained visible. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Overall, this was a very disappointing and unprofessional experience.

We are regular customers and have always enjoyed dining here, which makes this experience even more disappointing. We came for the Valentine’s pre-fixe menu and unfortunately felt it was not worth the price at all. With surcharge and service charges included, our total came out to about $400.We understand and fully accept the service charge — that part is completely fair. However, the additional surcharge felt unclear and unnecessary, especially given the overall value of the meal. For $125 per person, we expected a much more refined and memorable menu. The appetizers were very small and lacked the depth of flavor we normally get from the regular menu. The main courses felt rushed and underwhelming — the portions were modest and the preparation didn’t feel special or elevated for a holiday pre-fixe experience. The protein quality and presentation did not match the premium price point. Some dishes tasted average rather than signature or chef-driven. It felt more like scaled-down versions of regular items instead of thoughtfully designed Valentine’s specials. The only standout course was the dessert — it was well balanced, nicely presented, and genuinely enjoyable. Unfortunately, one good dessert is not enough to justify the full cost of the experience.

I went for the Valentine’s Day special dinner ($125 is not worth it for the quality) and was honestly a little disappointed with the quality of the 3-course menu compared to their regular menu. I have been come here for 4 years, so I know their usual standards and how good their food can be. That’s why I had high expectations for a special occasion like Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, the courses felt rushed and not as well-prepared as their normal dishes. The presentation was nice, but the taste and overall quality didn’t match what I’ve experienced here in the past. I truly hope this was just a one-time issue due to the holiday rush. This place has always been known for great quality of food, and service, and I’d love to see them keep that reputation.

I’m extremely disappointed with my experience here on Valentine’s Day. My girlfriend and I came in for lunch and were treated in a way that felt racially discriminatory. Several waiters walked past us, avoided eye contact, and made no effort to take our order, even while serving people who arrived after us. It was humiliating and unacceptable. The only person who showed any professionalism was the bartender, who stopped what he was doing and took our order when no one else would. After that, a server came over and apologized and offered a complimentary dish and dessert. While I appreciate the apology, it doesn’t erase how we were treated in the first place. No one should have to feel ignored or singled out just to get basic service. Restaurants should be places where everyone feels welcome. What we experienced was the opposite. Management seriously needs to address how customers are treated, because this was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had.

Ellie Cunningham

I rarely write poor reviews on restaurants but this was by far one of the poorest experiences I’ve had in a restaurant in a long time. Recently ate here with my family of four and had several negative experiences throughout the dining experience. To start off we entered at 11:27 on a Sunday and were asked to wait outside until 11:30 to be seated. Our server was highly unqualified and from the start was having to be reminded to serve our table. Throughout the meal while we were being served the dishes were frequently almost spilled and dropped on us. My mom’s glass was almost completely overfilled to the point where she had to ask for a straw to even pick up her glass. Then while our main course was delivered the waitress then spilled water all over me. She barely apologized and simply threw napkins on the table to try to make things better. To make things even better the manager didn’t even show face the entirety of the dining experience. At the end of the meal we were then charged a surcharge for the meal on a bill over $300. When we asked the server what that charge was for, she simply said don’t worry about it. As a paying customer that is absurd to say. Not to mention nothing was comped for the incident from the server spilling water all over the guests with little apology. We have been coming to this restaurant for years and this was by far the worst experience we have had at a restaurant in a long time in Houston. The food is amazing but the management is subpar and desperately needs to be corrected, would hate to see such a great restaurant drop the bar so much.