French Bistro · $$$

Le Central

Name: Le Central
Address: 453 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA, San Francisco, United States
Price range: $$$

Union Square

$70/person

Reserve ahead · busy weekends

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10 dishes

5.0
Escargot
1 rating
4.0
Cassoulet le Central
Hearty bean stew with meats
1 rating· $48
2.0
Pear salad
1 rating
Petrale Sole
Petrale Sole
Sautéed sole with lemon caper sauce
$39
Escargot de Bourgogne
Garlicky buttered snails
$19
Parisian Sidecar
Parisian Sidecar
$19
Salmon with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes
Salmon with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup
Salad Nicoise
Salad Nicoise

French Bistro · $$$

Le Central

Union Square

$70/person

Reserve ahead · busy weekends

Good to know

Reserve a table Website

What to Order

10 dishes

5.0
Escargot
1 rating
4.0
Cassoulet le Central
Hearty bean stew with meats
1 rating· $48
2.0
Pear salad
1 rating
Petrale Sole
Petrale Sole
Sautéed sole with lemon caper sauce
$39
Escargot de Bourgogne
Garlicky buttered snails
$19
Parisian Sidecar
Parisian Sidecar
$19
Salmon with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes
Salmon with Asparagus and Mashed Potatoes
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Bourguignon
French Onion Soup
French Onion Soup
Salad Nicoise
Salad Nicoise

Our Take

Classic French brasserie with standout cassoulet and solid cocktails

Based on 414 reviews

Cozy Parisian bistro atmosphereReliable cassoulet and classic French dishesFriendly bar seating and service

Beef bourguignon can be overly salty or wine‑heavySome desserts (like tarte tatin) are hit or miss

Best for: Date nights (intimate, Parisian atmosphere)
Pre‑theater dinners (cozy and unpretentious)
Solo bar seating (friendly service at the bar)
Longtime locals or nostalgic visitors
Busiest: Weekend dinner
Reservations: Recommended

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Classic French brasserie with standout cassoulet and solid cocktails

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