Excellent service, good atmosphere. Some great dishes, but also some mediocre ones. Date of Visit: May 28, 2023 Ordered: (Drink) Pineapple Passionfruit Spritzer - 4/5 - Very light and fresh. (App) Chilled Vegetable Roll - 3/5 - Good roll, but nothing to write home about. The sauce was very good. (App) Papaya Salad - 4/5 - Fresh and refreshing salad. There were a variety of textures and the dressing was excellent. (App) Baby Back Ribs - 5/5 - Highlight of the meal. The meat fell off the bone and was very tender. It went very well with all the other flavors. (App) Spicy Yellowfin Tuna Tartare - 3/5 - The flavors were excellent and the fish was fresh, however, pairing already salty caviar with soy was too much salt to taste. Would not have minded it so much if there was not so much caviar. (Main) Halibut with "La Vong" Scent - 4/5 - The halibut was perfectly cooked. The "scent" was very pervasive and gave the fish an excellent flavor. Appreciated the use of seasonal scapes. (Main) Roasted Salmon - 3/5 - Good broth and the fish was well cooked. Not too stand out however. I wouldn't mind eating it again, but I also would not go out of my way to do so. (Side) Garlic Noodles - 4/5 - Simple noodles that tasted good. (Dessert) Vanilla Crème Brûlée - 4/5 - The crust was nice and the vanilla favor was perfect. The madelines did not have too much flavor. (Dessert) La Noix de Coco - 2/5 - I was not a fan of this at all. The flavor was ok, but the consistency of the dessert was not ideal. I generally like coconut but the flavors did not seem to work together as well as they should have. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice. The decorations were warm and inviting. Our server was phenomenal. She was extremely knowledgeable, attentive, and very very friendly. Service was quick and the food came out at a reasonable time. The service made up for some of the dishes being subpar. Overall, I would go back, however I would definitely change up the order because while some dishes were hit the spot, others were distinct misses. read more

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I was very excited to try Le Colonial. It was highly recommended. The place is beautiful and the ambience is great. We started with the beef raviolis, the tuna tartar and the egg rolls. Presentation was beautiful but everything lacked flavor and spice. It's as if the flavors were toned down for the Florida crowds. For our main course we ordered chicken curry and shaking beef. I liked the chicken curry but the shaking beef was lacking flavor. The service was very bad. Our female served forgot about our table. We had to flag her down to get water and wine we had ordered. For dessert we had the chocolate cake which was overcooked. Sadly we didn't behave a good experience for a very pricey dinner. read more

The highlight of Le Colonial was by far the decor and the service. Beef ravioli appetizer (more like a folder over dumpling) was super flavorful, loved the crispy shallot, lemon grass, and the beef was nice quality. The tuna tartar was delicious, super soft fresh tuna. The mains was where things went downhill, fast. Between the Pho, chicken fried rice, and miso salmon- everything was generally bland. My 6oz piece of salmon had the tiniest sprinkle was seasoning. The miso part was part of a thin sauce that was hard to "pick up" with the salmon. It came with bok choy and shitake- yum! Except they were both over sautéed and lifeless, cooked down to less than a handfuls serving of veggies. The pho broth tastes like basil scented water. The pho wasn't really topped with anything. I appreciate a more delicate pho but this missed that opportunity. The chicken in the fried rice was chewy. It didn't have that many veggies or mixins and as far as flavor I could taste the faintest amount of soy sauce. I'm so sorry to the owners and customers for disappointments caused by this review- but it's honest. My opinion is based off going to restaurants around south Florida for 15+ years. read more

Le Colonial - Delray Beach - Miso salmon ! - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

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Find me a better and more interesting upscale restaurant in downtown Delray that isn't a steakhouse. You cannot. Most of the negative reviews here come from Yelpers who thought Le Colonial was only joking about the dress code. They are not joking. Or they whine about the cost, which isn't cheap, but the high cost of food and especially drinks isn't unique to Le Colonial. So if money is tight -- which is perfectly understandable, drink somewhere else and then come and enjoy the food. read more

Everything, fabulous food, service, and ambiance. I will go back as soon as I have time.

Servers needed a lot more training and managers give a sh.. is broken, he was too busy to speak to us, he had to take a personal phone call. Of you have a physically challenged person in your party, toobad, nowhere to stop and drop them off. Valet parking is on the opposite side and not part of the restaurant. This was not on their website. The food was very good, the wine way overpriced, especially since they could not properly copy the name of the wine onto the wine list. Unfortunate they have staff that doesn't care, it would have beena new go to otherwise. I prefer to have a restaurant that appreciates our business. read more

Searching for a restaurant to take my wife for our second wedding anniversary, I came across Le Colonial. I'm always on the lookout for hot and new food joints and thanks to Yelp's search features -it's easy peasy. The reviews seemed marginal, but my wife chose this out of the two options I had in mind. Let's see how it goes. No reason get frustrated about the parking situation - it's downtown Delray Beach. If you don't wanted to splurge on valet (like me) then take a few extra minutes and you should be able to find a spot. Hopefully once all the construction is finished next door, the parking options will increase. I decided to go four stars here. My only main sticking point was the lack of 'enthusiasm' (if you will) when we entered the restaurant. No one was up front and we were just being stared at by the bartender. When one of the hostesses finally showed up - there wasn't a hello or welcome - she just stared at me until I told her we had a reservation. Another hostess walked up and she wasn't any friendlier. Not a good start. Another minor sticking point was the amount of time we sat at the table without a server or someone coming by... My wife is pregnant, so no fun drinks for her - but I started with the "On The Ave" Old Fashioned. It was good. For an app, we chose the Goi Cuon (chilled shrimp roll.) So, so good - and plenty for the two of us! For our entrees we chose the Cari Ga (yellow chicken curry) and Ca Chim (halibut.) Wow! Both of those dishes were very delicious!! We finished the anniversary evening with Warm Chocolate Cake, it's brought to the table by the chef assistant where he performs the flambe action. Oooohhh ... It was simple and yummy. We'd go back and take people with us... Check them out! read more

This is the most elegant place in a way that's vibey and classy - food is always beyond exceptional and service never fails to be above par.

We decided to stop here as we were walking. So glad we did!!! The drinks are out of this world!!!!! Super bartender, food was the same. Absolutely delicious!!!! But more than that, on a full house on a Friday. Ray, the waitress, was an absolute doll!!!! So patient and professional. Professional enough that she should be an Asst Mgr. , not a waitress!! We will come because of our experience with her! read more

Terrible place! Smells and is hot. I walked in to order a drink despite all this and was kicked out. I am wearing a $400 custom Dwayne wade inspired heat crop top and that was not allowed... sports wear is not allowed. Even though sports was on and this is a not athletic wear! Other MEN were wearing athletic wear... shame on you Le Colonial. read more

Le Colonial - Delray Beach - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

We noticed this beautiful new restaurant walking down the ave and were able to get a res! We started off with a drink at the bar and the bar was busy! The drinks we got were unique and flavorful- would recommend the leche martini and spicy margarita! We sat down and immediately were blown away by the ambiance as it has a Cuban esq Miami vibe! For apps we got the beef ravioli and chicken dumplings! Get the beef ravs they were so delicious! Next we got the pork spring rolls (amazing) , Brussel sprouts and chicken stir fry! All so delicious! read more

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The atmosphere the service and the food was outstanding. We sat at the bar till our table was ready. The staff was not pushy. They were very attentive when we sat at our table. The service was impeccable, as well as attentive to anything we needed when the food came out. It was by far one of the best meals I've ever had. read more

My family and I had a wonderful dinner this weekend. We traveled hours to Delray Beach for a celebration and decided to give this place a try. The ambiance and atmosphere of the environment was pleasing. Our food runner Gio was just as devine. Gio is full of energy and spunk. Very attentive yet down to earth and lit up the room with his energy. He treats his guests as if they are family with such warmth. He kept is laughing at his jokes and quick come backs. We would definitely come back just to see Gio. This man deserves and indeed earns his recognition. Running around in circles helping others forcing his brow to glisten. What a man beautiful man to meet! He truly is a breath of fresh air. Thank YOU, Sir! read more

I stopped by on Sunday to see what it was all about. Right away, I was turned off by all the dress code rules. Let me remind the owners that this is Florida. It is casual down here. Lighten up. By the way it didn't look very busy at a time and day when it should have been. I hope you're successful but you might want to rethink a few things. read more

first experience at this restaurant I know it was in New York, but I never had the opportunity to go. I must say it is done decoratively beautifully. It feels like you're in a really fine restaurant which it is !! I felt the prices were very fair the server Sophia was excellent she couldn't of been more helpful and informative from the time we checked in with the receptionist who is also very nice we enjoyed our evening We had the salad first. Le colonial large portion enough for two people or a entrée, small plates, Che glo and ribs nice size portion, and excellent The halibut was really good with a little kick to it. also, bouillabaisse which was excellent. we try to desserts when was chocolate cake with ice cream and a Keylime cheesecake they were small portion, and I thought a bit pricey, good night outstanding the chocolate cake came with flaming water that made it really festive indoor outdoor seating. They have valet parking. This is a gem. I'm sure it's going to be hard to get into. As soon as the world gets around !!! Make your reservations ASAP. read more

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The environment is beautiful. The Thai waitress was not very warm, not very friendly, not very kind. She acted like we were a nuisance even though we were the first to arrive and there was no one else in the place. I am vegan and they mislabeled the vegan and vegetarian items on the menus. V stands for vegan. The waitress got defensive about it when she should have simply agreed that it was a mistake. I got the curry because it was the only vegan option. When we requested "medium hot" they said they can not adjust the dishes. Really? I've never been told that and this is supposed to be a high-end place. It seems all of the food is pre prepared and not prepared to order. I also got the beet salad. It arrived way too cold which kills the flavors and made me think that it had already been in a cold refrigerator for many hours. I was with my parents and they were told that they also could not adjust their order. The last time he was there my father's food was too hot (spicy). Can't request the food be less spicy!!?? Really? That's NOT okay. The food was meh. Nothing special. Not worth the price. Too bad that waitress was moody and unfriendly. If she is not happy at your place of work and if she cant offer top-notch, friendly service then she should move on. It was supposed to be a special occasion but it was nothing special. Disappointing. read more

Le Colonial is one of my favorite restaurants as I love going to the location in Chicago so I was so excited when this Delray location opened. Food is great and on par with the Chicago location. It's so new so I think they need time to fine tune their wait staff. They are attentive, but it could use some work. We had a great time otherwise! read more

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Great food, great ambience. Service is much improved since opening. Been there 6 or more times since the opening. Read through the one star reviews and all had to do with dress code. This is not Johnny Brown's or Bru's room. Not sure why people are so obsessed about wearing flip flops. If your looking for something different in a beautifully decorated restaurant, I definitely recommend. read more

Sat at the empty bar last night and we (2couples) have been many times before in dining room and once at the bar. Unfortunately this time a young male bartender was so rude to all of us in every way possible. I have never been told in my life (all of us) to yell our order to him. Now understand this is a very expensive place and we kindly asked that we would wait till he can come over to us and take our order. He said he could not and to once again yell our order. We then spoke to the manager who was horrible also!! Both should be fired as the food and the wait staff was so wonderful ALL the other times. To bad as I will not be dining there again ...to many excellent places with good food and wait staff. read more

Who ever want as the interior designer should get an award. The dark wood finish on the walls with the rattan chairs and lightning goes perfect with the orange cushions. You feel like you are in Vietnam before the war ... just for the experience I should give 5 stars but in addition the drinks were amazing as well as the food. This will be my new stop in Delray that's for sure read more

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After Le Colonial opened in our town we were excited to have this addition. It became a place to bring all our visitors and a place we went to when we wanted a night out. We had friends visiting for my birthday and we made a reservation far in advance for 4 people. My son surprised us to celebrate my birthday and I tried to add a 5th person to the reservation. After frequent calls and the night of they insisted they did not have a table to accommodate us. This was very disappointing especially I saw bigger tables and only 4 people sitting at them. read more

My husband and I are locals 25 +yrs . Our frequent restaurants are Cut , Park Tavern, Deck and City Oyster. This was our 2nd vistit to La Colonial. Food - average Service - average Price - average If you are going to require a dress code . Be the best . Because the best of Delray love their locals and do their best . $420 later we should be happy and feel like a local . read more

The ambiance absolutely transforms you into a different time. Upscale and trendy. Service by Lucas was impeccable. He made great recommendations and really knew the menu. Can't wait to go back and try other dishes. Awesome addition to downtown Delray. read more

Everything was Fabulous from the Delicious Drinks, the small plates & large plates wonderful, oh and yummy desserts! We will be back soon! read more

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Delicious food, beautifully prepared. Great atmosphere, patio has tile murals that are gorgeous

My second time here. It was an identical experience, just with different characters. Both times the food was exceptional. I've now had 4 different dishes and I would order each of them again. (I may have dreams about the Banh Uot.) But both times the service was a sad disappointment. I travel to Delray twice a month for work. Because I'm a solo diner, I choose to sit at the bar to save tables for other guests. Both bartenders at Le Colonial were unfriendly and inattentive, even despite ordering drinks and food. I felt like I was a burden to them. A part of me suspects they assume I won't spend "enough" money to warrant any real attention. Fortunately (or unfortunately?) the food is so delicious that it will probably bring me back. I just hope that next time I can be appreciated for my business... with or without my very generous work meal stipend. read more

We've been meaning to try this restaurant since it opened. Last night, to celebrate our anniversary, we made a reservation. When we got there, they knew it was our anniversary and said they had a special table for us. Unfortunately, it was right next to a party table of 10 very loud diners - it appeared to be a work related event. Aside from the noise, we found the restaurant to have a nice, upscale, atmosphere, and the bar area was very inviting. The food was good and the presentation was top-notch. The staff was also very friendly and helpful. I think we will go back at some point. We started off with a few cocktails, which were decent, but nothing to write home about. We then chose four dishes to share. The chicken and mushroom ravioli was very good. The other dishes included the chilled shrimp spring rolls (8/10), the Vietnamese chicken and cabbage salad (8.5/10) and then the crispy egg noodles - which we felt were heavy on the noodles (7.5/10). We finished with the vanilla crème brûlée, which was a solid 9. All in all it felt different (in a good way) than a typical Delray dining experience. read more

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I believe this is a beautiful establishment and visitors will be pleased with the ambiance and food selections. read more

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Wow, when you think you are better than you actually are. Food was very good, limited menu and when we asked the server (who was well below average and not a good listener) what are the specials? Nothing was his reply and his recommendation for apps where simply the 2 most expensive items with no reason why. Then he tells us we need to order all at once because it's Saturday and they are just too busy! Too busy for customers? Felt rushed and am shocked that people are waiting months to get a reservation. If they don't improve service, I will not be returning. I think I would rate a b- due to the poor service. read more

Everything was done top notch from food, drinks to service. Great job!!! We sat outside which was nice but next time will hit the bar area very cool scene. read more

This Restaurant is a great Delray restaurant. The restaurant is beautifully done. The food is very good. The staff service is impeccable. I loved this restaurant in NYC. The spring rolls wrapped in lettuce is delish. read more

My wife and my friends wife walked into the restaurant to be seated on the outside patio. Two husbands followed a minute or two later. I was summoned by the male host stating that I was not allowed to dine at the restaurant since I was wearing Flip Flops. To all : read the dress code below. It states below that I didn't meet the dress code. No problem. Here is where it turns bad. As I was leaving I observed many female patrons in front of the same male host in flip flops. I asked if they were going to be allowed to dine in with them, and without missing a beat his response was, (the male host) emphatically, Absolutely "! Now, what do we call that? Please read the sign again. read more

Le Colonial - Delray Beach - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Very simple: while waiting for a table, drink was undrinkable. My party of four agreed that almost any other venue would have been an improvement for the food as well. We have never returned. read more

Have been to 3 of their locations in Chicago, Delray, and Naples. 5 star service, food, and ambiance. This is an elevated dining experience with Vietnamese- French fusion. Beautiful aesthetic. Great for date night, special occasions, or a regular treat yo-self. read more

Went here for my boyfriend's birthday dinner and I was incredibly impressed. The fish was absolutely delightful and so was the dessert. I will definitely be eating here again. Love the decor, brought you back in time! read more

We ate at Le Colonial tonight and we had a five star experience. We were greeted upon arrival for the reservation I made on Open Table for New Year's Eve at 6:45 pm and the three of us were seated at a booth like table for four. It looked like every table had an amazing view because of the decorations and lighting. Our waitress explained the special New Year's Eve Prix fixe which included an amuse bouche, an appetizer, main course and dessert. We told her two of us had Type 1 Diabetes so dessert was not an option for us and we asked if we could get an extra app instead (we also propose two instead of three extra). She asked the chef who said it was OK. The bottom line: we had the crispy shrimp and pork roll (shared but it could be shared by four people), the pan seared chicken dumplings (again, could be shared by four), and three main courses: a delicious halibut and lamb chop entree which were only on the menu for New Year's Eve and the short rib special. I highly recommend eating at this restaurant because the food, ambience, and service deserve five stars. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Le Colonial - Delray Beach - The halibut special dish for New Year's Eve with a side of jasmine rice. - Vietnamese Near Me - Delray Beach, Florida

Beautiful restaurant with service staff smartly dressed to match the atmosphere. Food was a wide range of flavors, best eaten family style. Everything was delicious from salads, ribs, rice and fish. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Highly recommend read more

The front of the house is going to put this place out of business. The hosts/hostesses are extremely rude and managed poorly. They are lazy, period. Why pay $200-$300 on so so food and be treated like we owe them for dining there? There are so many other restaurants in Delray Beach (within walking distance) that have better food and a welcoming atmosphere. Avoid this place. read more

An incredibly underwhelming experience. The food was bland, the service was poor. For their price point you expect a special meal and this was anything but special. Our waiter failed to tell us that multiple items on the menu were unavailable until after they were ordered. He would also go missing for long periods of time. The appetizers were small and could not easily be shared. The salmon I ordered just came as a hunk of salmon despite 15 different things being listed on the menu as being on the plate. Take your hard earned money and go somewhere half the price that's better. There are plenty of them in Delray. read more

The food was fabulous, but the service has a lot of improvement to be made. The ambiance is enticing and befitting of the food!