Left Bank - Jack London Square

4.4

536 Reviews

$30 and under

French

Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

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, French American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 Mon, Tue 16:00–20:00 Wed–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
Phone number
(510) 459-4500
Website
https://www.leftbank.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chris Ahr
Catering
Need catering for a special event? Have Left Bank help you host! We have several catering levels to offer - from quick drop boxed lunches to full service multi-course meals, Left Bank can customize service to your exact needs. Please contact our events team at (510)459-4500, or visit our website www.leftbank.com
Private party facilities
Planning an event? Create memories at Left Bank Jack London! We have several private and semi-private spaces available to reserve including options for indoor or outdoor dining. Left Bank will gladly customize a lovely event of any size!

Location
55 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Area
Oakland
Cross Street
Webster St and Embarcadero W
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
BART stop: 12th Street/City Center (you will need to walk at least 12 blocks from Downtown Oakland or take a bus)Bus lines: Take the free Broadway Shuttle along Broadway from Uptown to Jack London SquareTrain: Travel by train to get to the heart of Jack London Square with AmtrakFerry: Take the ferry from San Francisco or Alameda to Jack London Square via the San Francisco Bay FerryParking: Underground parking is available on Water Street (under Plank Restaurant) with entrances on Broadway and Franklin. Valet parking is also available at the Broadway entrance from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$19.00
housemade cocktail sauce, lemon
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
AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00
avocado, cucumbers, fried shallots, Espelette pepper, toast points
STEAK TARTARE*US$18.00
capers, shallots, Dijon

SOUPS & SALADES

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$13.00
Emmenthal, croutons
SOUP DU JOUR
Chef's seasonal selection AQ
BEET SALADEUS$16.00
arugula, radish, goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette
SALADE VERTEUS$15.00
butter lettuce, fines herbes, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette

CLASSIC ENTRÉES

NIÇOISE SALADE*US$29.00
seared Ahi, egg, haricots verts, olives, potatoes, tomatoes
STEAK FRITESUS$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 FRITESUS$19.00
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 A.Q.
SALMON*US$32.00
French lentils, roasted red pepper, shallots, capers
HALF ROASTED CHICKENUS$28.00
pomme purée, jus de poulet
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$21.00
Espelette honey, root vegetable remoulade, bread and butter pickles, chili aïoli, brioche, pommes frites
GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$30.00
spicy white bean and red pepper cassoulet, sautéed kale, Madeira pork reduction, fines herbes
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$26.00
Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pomegranate, lemon beurre blanc

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 536 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Left Bank at Jack London Square offers a charming waterfront dining experience with "delicious food and excellent service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful location" and "great happy hour" on the patio. While some mention slower service during peak times, the "friendly and attentive staff" and "exceptional ambiance" make it a must-visit spot for a delightful meal.

537 Reviews

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Caryn
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went for Thanksgiving. Felt like cafeteria food. Skimpy salad, icky bread & what must have been Safeway desserts. No wonder, the place wass permanently closing the next day!
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Thanks for the feedback CaRYN. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Left Bank - Jack London Square didn't meet your expectations. We take your comments about our food seriously and will work to improve. We're grateful for your patience and hope to serve you better in the future. - The Management Team
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Mike VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was their last day at this location, but a memorable one for us. Thank you, Left Bank.
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Dear Mike, Thank you for your wonderful review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Left Bank Jack London Team
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Benjamin
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Thanksgiving pre fixe menu was a huge disappointment. We sat 15 minutes before even getting water. There was an absurd wait between course, each of which was colder than it should have been, except the pie which had clearly just been pulled from the freezer and had little flavor. Courses were missing ingredients listed on the menu, and the Brussels sprouts were mushy. My n.a. Cocktail was very good, and that was the only bright spot.
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Thanks for the feedback, Benjamin. We're sorry to hear that your Thanksgiving pre-fixe menu didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a memorable dining experience and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We apologize for the wait times and the quality of the food. Your comments have been noted and will be addressed. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your n.a. Cocktail. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you better in the future. Best wishes, Left Bank JL Team
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Sue77
San Francisco54 reviews
4.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We went for thanksgiving dinner so the menu was set. The fuyu salad, butternut squash soup were excellent. There were four main courses to choose from. I had salmon with lentils and it was so flavorful. It was a small portion which I loved but my husband would have left hungry. He had turkey and all the trimmings which was a generous portion. Very disappointed in dessert. Pumpkin or apple pie but they were store bought not homemade. Drinks were very expensive
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so pleased you chose to share your Thanksgiving Day with us!! . Best regards, The Left Bank Jack London Team
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Joel
Hawaii12 reviews
2.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Just ok. They didn’t seem to go to far to make it a special night. Wouldn’t recommend
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Thanks for the review, Joel. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Left Bank - Jack London Square didn't meet your expectations. We strive to create memorable experiences for our guests and it seems we fell short this time. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best wishes, Left Bank JL Team
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Holly
San Francisco1 review
2.0
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Waiter late about 30 minutes to our table . Dining very early! Salad came with no dressing or pomegranates as per menu, and very salty. Soup was good still salty. We asked for a water bowl for our quiet dog and it never came. Salmon was way over cooked and dry. No validated parking waiter told us it’s validated on the street which was already free as it’s a holiday and after hours? No silverware had to ask each time? We were given giant spoons for eating desserts which were small pies? No dessert fork? Had to ask for rolls and butter. Asked for coffee after dinner never offered and it finally came but was burnt! No non fat or whole available
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Thanks for visiting us at Left Bank - Jack London Square. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience. It's disappointing to know that our service was not up to par and we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered with our food and service. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests and it's clear we fell short during your visit. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly use it to improve our services. We hope you'll give us another chance to make it right. Best, The Management Team
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Gary
San Francisco2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A nice place to have a Thanksgiving dinner that’s catered to you with restaurant service
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Thanks for visiting us, GaryB! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving dinner at Left Bank - Jack London Square. We're always here to cater to your needs and it's great to know that we succeeded in providing a memorable dining experience. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
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Jessica
San Francisco10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
One of my favorite spots especially for the Tuna Nicoise Salad. It’s a large enough serving to split in half. I took half home. It was loaded with flavor from the blend of tomatoes, avocado, olives, haricots verts, Yukon gold potatoes, mixed greens, and of course the rare tuna. Delicious! The service was very attentive and personable.
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Tuna Nicoise Salad and found it to be a favorite spot at Left Bank - Jack London Square. It's great to know that you were able to take home half of the salad - we'll be sure to split the rest of it when you come back! We're also delighted to hear that you found our service to be attentive and personable. We strive to make every dining experience memorable for our guests. Looking forward to your next visit! Best, The Management Team
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Macey VIP
New York City18 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy was great. Also had a delicious beet salad. The quietness was enjoyable.
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 1 December 2024
Thanks for the feedback, MaceyS! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and the ambiance of our Left Bank - Jack London Square location. We're also glad that our beet salad hit the spot! We always strive to provide top-notch food and service, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, Left Bank JL Team
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David VIP
San Francisco62 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dinner for Beaujolais Nouveau day. We started with salad verte and fried calamari followed by lobster bisque and ended with 1lb moule frites that all was in a garlic, wine & spinach sauce. We ended with a very large & delicious tart au citron with fresh raspberries. Thank you all.
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on 24 November 2024
Hello David, Thank you for your kind words and the perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us. We're especially glad you loved our moule frites and sauce with lobster bisque! It's wonderful to know that our garlic, wine, and spinach sauce hit the mark for you as well. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back to Left Bank - Jack London Square soon! Best, The Management Team
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Left Bank - Jack London Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 459-4500.

Left Bank - Jack London Square is rated 4.4 stars by 536 OpenTable diners.

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

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55 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607

Additional information

Cross Street
Webster St and Embarcadero W
Area
Oakland
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 12:00–14:00 Mon, Tue 16:00–20:00 Wed–Fri 16:00–21:00 Sat 11:00–21:00 Sun 11:00–20:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, French American, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
BART stop: 12th Street/City Center (you will need to walk at least 12 blocks from Downtown Oakland or take a bus)Bus lines: Take the free Broadway Shuttle along Broadway from Uptown to Jack London SquareTrain: Travel by train to get to the heart of Jack London Square with AmtrakFerry: Take the ferry from San Francisco or Alameda to Jack London Square via the San Francisco Bay FerryParking: Underground parking is available on Water Street (under Plank Restaurant) with entrances on Broadway and Franklin. Valet parking is also available at the Broadway entrance from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Chris Ahr
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.leftbank.com/
Phone number
(510) 459-4500
Catering
Need catering for a special event? Have Left Bank help you host! We have several catering levels to offer - from quick drop boxed lunches to full service multi-course meals, Left Bank can customize service to your exact needs. Please contact our events team at (510)459-4500, or visit our website www.leftbank.com
Private party facilities
Planning an event? Create memories at Left Bank Jack London! We have several private and semi-private spaces available to reserve including options for indoor or outdoor dining. Left Bank will gladly customize a lovely event of any size!

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OYSTERS

NIÇOISE SALADE

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGES

CHARCUTERIEUS$24.00

L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGESUS$21.00

APPETIZERS

SHRIMP COCKTAILUS$19.00

PRAWNS PROVENÇALEUS$20.00

CALAMARI FRITUS$19.00

OYSTERS*US$24.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00

STEAK TARTARE*US$18.00

SOUPS & SALADES

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$13.00

SOUP DU JOUR

BEET SALADEUS$16.00

SALADE VERTEUS$15.00

CLASSIC ENTRÉES

NIÇOISE SALADE*US$29.00

STEAK FRITESUS$38.00

BEEF BOURGUIGNONUS$38.00

PETRALE SOLEUS$32.00

MOULES FRITESUS$19.00

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

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICHUS$21.00

GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$30.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$26.00

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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