Left Bank Larkspur

Name: Left Bank Larkspur
Address: 507 Magnolia Ave., Larkspur, CA, United States, 94939
Telephone: (415) 927-3331
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

4533 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 60 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
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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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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Popular dishes

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

What 4,533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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 charming French bistro offering "excellent food" and "welcoming service" with a "beautiful deck for outside dining." Guests rave about the "amazing patio" and "delightful service," particularly enjoying the "consistently good" menu. Though bustling on busy days, it's a "wonderful neighborhood spot."

4,533 Reviews

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Suzanne
VIP
San Francisco
81 reviews
5.0
81 reviews
Dined today
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!!
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Carol
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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 2 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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Stacey
VIP
San Francisco
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
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 2 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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NancyW
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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 2 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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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 2 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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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.
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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.
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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
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Jeff
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun, festive New Year's Eve dinner. Was able to reserve a table on just the day before. Warm, friendly atmosphere. Everyone in good spirits. Wonderful food and service. Reasonable pre fixe menu with good options. The left bank is my go-to neighborhood place for socializing and special occasions.
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Karen
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed the escargot, the salad, & the dessert. French onion soup was very disappointing. It wasn’t hot when we got it. They took it back & it was returned hot but with a huge blob of cheese on top. Did not have much flavor.
Left Bank LarkspurResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the escargot, salad, and dessert. We apologize that the French onion soup didn’t meet your expectations, and we appreciate you letting us know. We’ll review the preparation of the soup to ensure it’s up to the standard you expect. We hope to welcome you back soon for a 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 4533 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 60 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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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Left Bank Larkspur

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

AHI TUNA TARTARE

STEAK TARTARE

SALMON

Appetizers

PRAWNS PROVENÇALEUS$20.00

CALAMARI FRITUS$19.00

OYSTERS*US$24.00

CHEESE FONDUEUS$18.00

ESCARGOTSUS$13.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00

STEAK TARTARE*US$18.00

Soups and Salades

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$13.00

SOUP DU JOUR

BEET SALADEUS$16.00

SALADE VERTEUS$15.00

SALADE LYONNAISEUS$18.00

Classic Entrées

NIÇOISE SALADEUS$29.00

STEAK FRITES*US$38.00

BEEF BOURGUIGNONUS$38.00

PETRALE SOLEUS$32.00

MOULES FRITES

CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER*US$22.00

F.O. BURGER*US$27.00

Chefs Plats

CATCH OF THE DAY

SALMON*US$32.00

HALF ROASTED CHICKENUS$28.00

GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$30.00

DUCK CONFITUS$29.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$26.00

Charcuterie et Fromage

CHARCUTERIEUS$24.00

L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGESUS$21.00

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

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