Le Central

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453 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94108
+1 (415) 391-2233
http://www.lecentralbistro.com
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 meal, delicious glass of wine, and a taste of la belle vie.

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3.5447 reviews
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Amanda W.
4/22/2025

Absolutely worth the hype -- portions are generous, service is attentive, and the staff went above and beyond when I left an important item behind tonight. Go for the warm and cozy ambiance, stay...

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Jen L.
7/2/2025

This place has a very old school vibe with lots of classic French decor. We got seated in their side room for weekday lunch. I got their chicken dish which came with gravy, greens and fries. It...

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Jessica Y.
5/4/2025

The portions were tiny, especially for the high price tag. I didn't find this place to be authentic french food and the food they served was pretty generic. I feel like I could have been better...

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Robyn E.
7/24/2025

Service was pretty good. Wine was ok. I had the steak Frites, center cut filet with Bernaise med rare. The steak was charred on the outside med rare on the inside which, I hate. The Bernaise was...

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Richard H.
1/10/2025

Being a native kid from San Francisco I would walk by LC when I worked in the Downtown area and it was always on my bucket list of restaurants to try. After all, it has a great story as being a...

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