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Left Bank Larkspur, Larkspur, CA

Left Bank Larkspur

4.5
4.5
4535 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
23:30
Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
Inspired by the birthplace of the original Parisian brasseries along the Left Bank of the Seine River, Left Bank Brasserie is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie by Chef Roland Passot. Left Bank pays homage to the joie
de vivre that is synonymous with the Left Bank neighborhood in Paris. Guests are invited to step into
French culture, in a vibrant, social atmosphere that captures all the charm of traditional brasseries
and iconic alfresco dining of France. An all-day menu features authentic French cuisine utilizing
seasonal, local and organic ingredients, and consists of iconic lighter fare such as oysters, tartare and
prawns provençal, in addition to heartier classics like coq au vin and beef bourguignon. Inspired by the
Parisian-style Bar Américain, an extensive cocktail menu features classics of a bygone era, along with a
wide range of rotating taps, seasonal drafts and bottled beer, and an expertly-curated wine selection.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (415) 927-3331
  • Website
    http://www.leftbank.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our Salle Des Amis is a beautiful, private dining room, with sunny yellow walls, airy windows, warm mahogany accents and vividly colored French posters. Have a party bigger than 35? For 75 people or less, we close off the back half of the restaurant, the Grand Salon. Contact our events team at 415.927.0677.<br />
  • Private party facilities
    Left Bank is the perfect location for your next event. We offer delicious French fare with a broad wine list from France and California that is provided by an attentive and welcoming staff!
  • Private party contact
    Mario Canela: (415) 226-6653
  • Location
    507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939
  • Area
    Larkspur
  • Cross Street
    Ward St.
  • Parking details
    City Parking lot across street and street parking available
  • Public transit
    Golden Gate Transit across the street. 5 minute cab ride from the Larskpur Ferry Terminal.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • LA Fire Relief

    17 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2025
    In response to the devastating fires impacting the Los Angeles area, we are coming together as a family of restaurants to support relief efforts through World Central Kitchen, an organization dedicated to providing critical food relief to affected communities - help us, help them. Donation Details: Meso Mediterranean: 10% of proceeds from all flatbread sales Rollati Ristorante: 10% of proceeds from all pizza sales Left Bank Brasserie: 10% of proceeds from select classic French dishes LB Steak: 10% of proceeds from all steak entrées Petite Left Bank: 10% of proceeds from featured French specialties Donation Period: Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 19, 2025
    LA Fire Relief photo

  • Valentine's Day 2025

    14 Feb 2025 only
    French is the language of love, and Left Bank speaks it fluently! Celebrate amour with unforgettable menus, designed to awaken your inner romantic. We will be open for regular hours on February 14th, serving our regular menus from open until 4pm. From 4 pm to close, we will be serving a Valentine's Day-inspired 3 Course Prix Fixe dinner for $79 per person. Wine pairings, expertly hand-selected by our Wine Director and Sommelier, will also be available with each course, as well as the option to add Tsar Nikolai Caviar to any course for $30. Treat your loved ones and reserve your table today!
    Valentine's Day 2025 photo

Menu

Chef de Cuisine: Amelito Ochoa A 3% surcharge allows us to provide the hospitality that you have always enjoyed. Thank you for your patronage. *served raw; consuming raw or undercooked food or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness (state mandated statement)

Appetizers

  • PRAWNS PROVENÇALEUS$20.00

    tomato, Niçoise olives, basil, capers, Pernod garlic butter

    • CALAMARI FRITUS$19.00

      lemon, fennel, peppers, Dijon vinaigrette

      • OYSTERS*US$24.00

        half dozen raw market selection

        • CHEESE FONDUEUS$18.00

          Brie, blue, and goat cheese, Madeira wine

          • ESCARGOTSUS$13.00

            Pernod garlic butter

            • AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00

              avocado, cucumbers, fried shallots, Espelette pepper, toast points

              • STEAK TARTARE*US$18.00

                capers, shallots, Dijon

                Soups and Salades

                • FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$13.00

                  Emmenthal, croutons

                  • SOUP DU JOUR

                    Chef's seasonal selection

                    • BEET SALADEUS$16.00

                      arugula, radish, goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette

                      • SALADE VERTEUS$15.00

                        butter lettuce, fines herbes, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette

                        • SALADE LYONNAISEUS$18.00

                          frisée, lardons, poached egg

                          Classic Entrées

                          • NIÇOISE SALADEUS$29.00

                            seared Ahi, egg, haricots verts, olives, potatoes, tomatoes

                            • STEAK FRITES*US$38.00

                              skirt steak, pommes frites, herb butter ~add Bordelaise or au poivre sauce each 3.~

                              • BEEF BOURGUIGNONUS$38.00

                                red wine braised boneless short ribs, bacon lardons, baby carrots, button mushrooms, pearl onions, pomme purée

                                • PETRALE SOLEUS$32.00

                                  sautéed spinach, capers, brown butter

                                  • MOULES FRITES

                                    steamed mussels, spinach, white wine, Pernod garlic butter

                                    • half poundUS$19.00
                                    • one poundUS$33.00

                                  • CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER*US$22.00

                                    lettuce, tomato, red onion, Dijonnaise, pommes frites ~add bacon or avocado each 4.~

                                    • F.O. BURGER*US$27.00

                                      caramelized French onion, Emmenthal, cheese tuile, butter lettuce, truffle aïoli, truffle frites

                                      Chefs Plats

                                      • CATCH OF THE DAY

                                        Chef's daily offering

                                        • SALMON*US$32.00

                                          French lentils, roasted red pepper, shallots, capers

                                          • HALF ROASTED CHICKENUS$28.00

                                            pomme purée, jus de poulet

                                            • GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$30.00

                                              spicy white bean and red pepper cassoulet, sautéed kale, Madeira pork reduction, fines herbes

                                              • DUCK CONFITUS$29.00

                                                Belgian endive, toasted almonds, rustic croutons, honey Dijon vinaigrette, orange gastrique

                                                • BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$26.00

                                                  Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pomegranate, lemon beurre blanc

                                                  Charcuterie et Fromage

                                                  • CHARCUTERIEUS$24.00

                                                    chicken liver mousse, country style pork pâté, saucisson, whole grain Dijon mustard, cornichons, buttered radish

                                                    • L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGESUS$21.00

                                                      Marin French Triple Cream Brie, Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog, Rivoire Jacquemin Comté, traditional accompaniments

                                                      On the Side

                                                      • PAIN ET BEURREUS$5.00

                                                        • FRENCH LENTILSUS$8.00

                                                          • SAUTÉED SPINACHUS$9.00

                                                            • HARICOTS VERTSUS$10.00

                                                              • POMME PURÉEUS$8.00

                                                                • POMMES FRITESUS$8.00

                                                                  • TRUFFLE FRITESUS$11.00

                                                                    • BRUSSELS SPROUTSUS$9.00

                                                                      Last updated: 12 December 2024

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                                                                      What 4,535 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                      4.5
                                                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.4Food
                                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                                      • 4.1Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Great for brunch

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Great for outdoor dining

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Lively

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Left Bank Larkspur is a delightful French bistro that consistently provides "excellent food" and an inviting atmosphere. Guests love the "warm and friendly" service and the "amazing" steak frites. With a cozy ambiance and "great" wines, this neighborhood gem is perfect for any occasion. "Highly recommend!"

                                                                      4,535 Reviews

                                                                      1. Angelika

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Went for brunch with my friend. We both had the salmon hash and shared the French toast. Everything was delicious. The waitress was friendly and very attentive. Ambience is always great. It was very nice.

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                                                                      2. Carole

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        14 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        14 reviews

                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        First, let me say that the food was exceptional. Our waiter was also exceptional. We were very happy to be there and enjoyed our dinner immensely. The one disappointment was: I looked on the website for photos of the "lovely outdoor patio" which was advertised, and all I saw were street-side tables. Not wanting to eat near traffic, I telephoned earlier in the day and a VERY French man answered. I asked him if there was really a lovely outdoor patio, because all I could find were photos of tables on the sidewalk next to the street. He ASSURED me that there was indeed a "Lovely Outdoor Patio" We got there, and all the outdoor seating was right on the street. I understand that this is consistent with Parisian restaurants, but in Europe, these outdoor tables are not in the middle of a neighborhood with heavy traffic. That is a very different atmosphere. When we arrived and understood the situation, we asked if we could switch our reservation to indoors, but alas, they were fully booked. I looked on the website again, and they appear to have removed that "Lovely Outdoor Patio" line, so I think I am just venting at this point. Go there, enjoy a fabulous meal.
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 4 days ago
                                                                        Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear you had an exceptional dining experience and enjoyed both the food and service. We deeply regret the misunderstanding regarding the outdoor seating, and we sincerely apologize for any disappointment it caused. We'll take your feedback into consideration as we work to improve the clarity of our restaurant descriptions. We’re glad you still had an enjoyable time, and we hope to welcome you back for another great meal!

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                                                                      3. Suzanne

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        81 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        81 reviews

                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Left Bank is our Go To restaurant. Located perfectly one town away from ours, great staff and bar, THE place to be before or after a Lark Theater performance and, most important, an excellent and satisfying menu. Keep on keeping on, L B!!
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 4 days ago
                                                                        Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to be your go-to spot, and we appreciate your continued support. It's great to know that our location, staff, and menu make your experiences special. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, whether before or after a Lark Theater performance—or anytime you're craving a delicious meal. Keep coming back, and we'll keep doing our best to make every visit memorable!

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                                                                      4. Carol

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on 6 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        This is a comfortable place to relax and enjoy tasty French food and favorite wines.
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 7 days ago
                                                                        Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear that you find our restaurant a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy great French food and wine. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                                                                      5. Stacey

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        68 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        68 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 5 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        As always a neighborhood gem. Service was delightful and it always feels like home. The Halibut with pearl couscous and pomegranate seeds was amazing! Another lovely experience -- thank you!
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 7 days ago
                                                                        Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that our service continues to make you feel at home and that you enjoyed the halibut with pearl couscous and pomegranate seeds. It’s always a pleasure to have you as a guest, and we look forward to your next visit!

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                                                                      6. NancyW

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 4 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The appetizers, salad and entrees were consistently delicious. Service was attentive and professional. We were thrilled to discover that we could hold a conversation and be heard. The chairs were comfortable too. We will be back!
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 7 days ago
                                                                        Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the appetizers, salad, and entrees, and that our service made for a great experience. We also appreciate your feedback on the ambiance—it’s important to us that you feel comfortable and able to enjoy good conversation. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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                                                                      7. Sarita

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        8 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        8 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 3 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        I love Left Bank. This time my duck breast was tough and I did not eat it. When they came to ask how the food was, I simply told him the truth. I was not expecting anything. However, when they brought the check, they had not charged me for the duck. I insisted that that’s not necessary, and they insisted that they had already done it. So what I would say is once again, left BANK was great.
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 7 days ago
                                                                        Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re sorry to hear about the duck breast not meeting your expectations, but we truly appreciate you sharing your feedback. We’re glad our team took the opportunity to make things right without hesitation, and we’re grateful for your continued support. It’s always a pleasure to have you, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!

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                                                                      8. Mary

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 2 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Our waiter Pavo did a superb job of taking our orders & providing three separate bills for the 6 of us (3couples). Food was served hot & delicious.
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 4 days ago
                                                                        Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that Pavo took such great care of your group, and that the food was hot and delicious. It’s always wonderful when we can provide a seamless experience for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you and your friends back soon for another great meal!

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                                                                      9. Mary Anne

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        34 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        34 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 1 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        What a lovely way to spend a New Year’s Day lunch. Always consistent and a wonderful environment.
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 4 days ago
                                                                        We're so glad you enjoyed your New Year's Day lunch with us! Consistency and a great atmosphere are what we strive for, and it's wonderful to hear that you had such a positive experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

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                                                                      10. susan e

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Orange County

                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                        1.0

                                                                        9 reviews

                                                                        Dined on 1 January 2025

                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Mushroom soup was watered and no flavor salty and oily
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded 4 days ago
                                                                        Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologize for your experience with the mushroom soup. This is not the quality we aim to deliver. We'd love to make things right for you. If you’re willing, please reach out directly so we can better understand the issue and offer a solution. We truly value your input and hope to welcome you back soon for a much better experience.

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                                                                      FAQs

                                                                      Left Bank Larkspur offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Left Bank Larkspur also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 927-3331.

                                                                      Left Bank Larkspur is rated 4.5 stars by 4535 OpenTable diners.

                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      23:30
                                                                      Booked 34 times today
                                                                      Experiences are available.

                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                      Google Map for Left Bank Larkspur

                                                                      507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA 94939

                                                                      Dining areas

                                                                      Additional information

                                                                      • Cross Street
                                                                        Ward St.
                                                                      • Area
                                                                        Larkspur
                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                        Mon–Fri 12:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–21:00
                                                                      • Price
                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                        French
                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                        City Parking lot across street and street parking available
                                                                      • Public transit
                                                                        Golden Gate Transit across the street. 5 minute cab ride from the Larskpur Ferry Terminal.
                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                      • Additional
                                                                        Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                      • Website
                                                                        http://www.leftbank.com/
                                                                      • Phone number
                                                                        (415) 927-3331
                                                                      • Catering
                                                                        Our Salle Des Amis is a beautiful, private dining room, with sunny yellow walls, airy windows, warm mahogany accents and vividly colored French posters. Have a party bigger than 35? For 75 people or less, we close off the back half of the restaurant, the Grand Salon. Contact our events team at 415.927.0677.<br />
                                                                      • Private party facilities
                                                                        Left Bank is the perfect location for your next event. We offer delicious French fare with a broad wine list from France and California that is provided by an attentive and welcoming staff!
                                                                      • Private party contact
                                                                        Mario Canela: (415) 226-6653

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