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Le Central

Union Square · French

453 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA, 94108Directions
4.3★★★★★★★★★★412 reviews

Diners like this restaurant's authentic French cuisine, especially the French onion soup, cassoulet, and desserts. They also highlight the cozy, classic atmosphere and the attentive, welcoming service. Some reviews mention the food can be inconsistent.

Cozy French dining with 2,924 Blackbird check-ins and Tuesday-Wednesday Blackbird peaks.

Le Central is a $$$ French restaurant in Union Square, San Francisco. It has logged 3,696 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Tuesday afternoons. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

Monday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
SundayClosed
lecentralbistro.com

The experience

Venerable choice serving French bistro fare in a narrow, brick-lined space with a full bar.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Le Central reads like a French spot people appreciate for a cozy room, welcoming staff, polished plates, and prices reviewers call reasonable or affordable. Its Google profile backs up the affection, with a 4.6 rating across 537 reviews.

Blackbird data adds the pulse check: 3,696 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Tuesday and Wednesday standing out as the busiest days. That points to notable midweek activity.

The highlighted reviews mention friendly service, "fancy food" at a reasonable cost, and one game-meat experience featuring four to five different types of hunted meat. French, approachable, and well-liked.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Le Central has 3,696 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Google users rate it 4.6 stars across 537 reviews.
  • Reviewers praise the friendly, welcoming service.
  • Highlighted reviews praise food presentation or call the food fancy, while also noting reasonable or affordable pricing.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Le Central’s Blackbird activity is busiest on Tuesday and Wednesday.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity289
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Flynet check ins

3,696

Neighborhood

Union Square

Last 30 days

289 check ins

−27% vs prior month

Daily check ins over the last 30 days
Sep 9Oct 8

When it's busy

Usually dead right now

Thursdaytoday
12a12p11p
Monday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday11:30 AM – 8:30 PM
SundayClosed

Inside Le Central

The experience

Venerable choice serving French bistro fare in a narrow, brick-lined space with a full bar.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.3

412 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Guide

Inside Le Central

The experience

Venerable choice serving French bistro fare in a narrow, brick-lined space with a full bar.

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Why go

Le Central reads like a French spot people appreciate for a cozy room, welcoming staff, polished plates, and prices reviewers call reasonable or affordable. Its Google profile backs up the affection, with a 4.6 rating across 537 reviews.

Blackbird data adds the pulse check: 3,696 all-time on-chain check-ins, with Tuesday and Wednesday standing out as the busiest days. That points to notable midweek activity.

The highlighted reviews mention friendly service, "fancy food" at a reasonable cost, and one game-meat experience featuring four to five different types of hunted meat. French, approachable, and well-liked.

editorial/ updated 22d ago

Review signal

4.3

412 Google reviews

$$$

Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Amenities

Meals

LunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutReservationsRestroomGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian
Google Places/ updated 22d ago

Fast facts

  • Le Central has 3,696 all-time Blackbird on-chain check-ins.
  • Its busiest Blackbird check-in days are Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Google users rate it 4.6 stars across 537 reviews.
  • Reviewers praise the friendly, welcoming service.
  • Highlighted reviews praise food presentation or call the food fancy, while also noting reasonable or affordable pricing.
editorial/ updated 22d ago

Did you know

Le Central’s Blackbird activity is busiest on Tuesday and Wednesday.

editorial/ updated 22d ago
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FAQ

How popular is Le Central?

Le Central has logged 3,696 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Le Central busiest?

Le Central is busiest on Tuesday afternoons, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Le Central serve?

Le Central serves French cuisine.

How expensive is Le Central?

Le Central is in the $$$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Le Central?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Le Central in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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