Jill D.
9/15/2025
Food was so good, we had the tartine chèvre and the croquete, as well as the beef bougigione. Alfonso was wonderful, he helped us pick a wine and his after dinner drinks were perfect!!
Le Central
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453 Bush St
San Francisco, CA 94108
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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3.5448 reviews
Tina W.
11/23/2025
I have many fond memories of this iconic and intimate restaurant while working in the neighborhood in the 90's and oughts. That continues. The French 75 was expert and excellent and our service...
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...
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...
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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