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Left Bank Larkspur, Larkspur, CA

Left Bank Larkspur

4.6
4.6
4506 Reviews
$30 and under
French
A photo of Left Bank Larkspur restaurant

Left Bank Larkspur

4.6
$30 and under
French
Larkspur

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 66 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood 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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    Larkspur
  • Cross street
    Ward St.
  • Parking details
    City Parking lot across street and street parking available
  • Public transit
    Golden Gate Transit across the street. <br />5 minute cab ride from the Larskpur Ferry Terminal. <br />
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Christmas Eve 2024

    Dec 24, 2024 only
    Season's greetings from Left Bank! Embrace the holiday spirit with us this year as you gather with friends and family, enjoy our festive décor, and toast to the season this Christmas Eve. From open to 3 PM, we'll be serving our regular Brunch menu, including menu items from our regular All Day menu. From 4 PM to close, we’ll be serving the below holiday-inspired 3 Course Prix Fixe Menu for Christmas Eve dinner. All items on the prix fixe will also be available à la carte. Relax and immerse yourself in the holiday festivities while we take care of every detail for you.
    Christmas Eve 2024 Photo

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the new year with a neon-themed 80’s party at Left Bank Larkspur, complete with live music and festive multicolored balloons and streamers. Hours: Restaurant: 12 PM – 10 PM Bar: Open until midnight with live music Menus: From open to 4 PM: Regular All Day Menu From 4 PM to close: A special four-course prix fixe holiday menu ($85 per person, excludes beverage, tax, and gratuity). Items from the prix fixe will also be available à la carte. (Note: Happy Hour will not be available on New Year’s Eve.) Join us for an unforgettable evening of delicious food, vibrant décor, and retro 80’s fun. Make your reservations now!
    New Year's Eve 2024 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 PROVENÇALE$20.00

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

    • CALAMARI FRIT$19.00

      lemon, fennel, peppers, Dijon vinaigrette

      • OYSTERS*$24.00

        half dozen raw market selection

        • CHEESE FONDUE$18.00

          Brie, blue, and goat cheese, Madeira wine

          • ESCARGOTS$13.00

            Pernod garlic butter

            • AHI TUNA TARTARE*$19.00

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

              • STEAK TARTARE*$18.00

                capers, shallots, Dijon

                Soups and Salades

                • FRENCH ONION SOUP$13.00

                  Emmenthal, croutons

                  • SOUP DU JOUR

                    Chef's seasonal selection

                    • BEET SALADE$16.00

                      arugula, radish, goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette

                      • SALADE VERTE$15.00

                        butter lettuce, fines herbes, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette

                        • SALADE LYONNAISE$18.00

                          frisée, lardons, poached egg

                          Classic Entrées

                          • NIÇOISE SALADE$29.00

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

                            • STEAK FRITES*$38.00

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

                              • BEEF BOURGUIGNON$38.00

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

                                • PETRALE SOLE$32.00

                                  sautéed spinach, capers, brown butter

                                  • MOULES FRITES

                                    steamed mussels, spinach, white wine, Pernod garlic butter

                                    • half pound$19.00
                                    • one pound$33.00

                                  • CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER*$22.00

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

                                    • F.O. BURGER*$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*$32.00

                                          French lentils, roasted red pepper, shallots, capers

                                          • HALF ROASTED CHICKEN$28.00

                                            pomme purée, jus de poulet

                                            • GRILLED PORK CHOP$30.00

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

                                              • DUCK CONFIT$29.00

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

                                                • BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI$26.00

                                                  Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pomegranate, lemon beurre blanc

                                                  Charcuterie et Fromage

                                                  • CHARCUTERIE$24.00

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

                                                    • L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES$21.00

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

                                                      On the Side

                                                      • PAIN ET BEURRE$5.00

                                                        • FRENCH LENTILS$8.00

                                                          • SAUTÉED SPINACH$9.00

                                                            • HARICOTS VERTS$10.00

                                                              • POMME PURÉE$8.00

                                                                • POMMES FRITES$8.00

                                                                  • TRUFFLE FRITES$11.00

                                                                    • BRUSSELS SPROUTS$9.00

                                                                      Last updated: December 12, 2024

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                                                                      What 4,506 people are saying

                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                      4.6
                                                                      4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                      • 4.5Food
                                                                      • 4.5Service
                                                                      • 4.5Ambience
                                                                      • 4.2Value

                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                      Loved For

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Great for brunch

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Good for groups

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Great for fine wines

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Great for outdoor dining

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Good for special occasions

                                                                      • Marin

                                                                        Most Booked

                                                                      Review summary

                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                      Left Bank Larkspur offers a charming blend of "consistently excellent" food and warm ambiance. Guests appreciate the attentive service, often likened to being "treated like family." Celebrated for its French cuisine, the restaurant excels with dishes like beef bourguignon and crab mango salad. Ideal for special occasions and neighborhood dining alike.

                                                                      4,506 Reviews

                                                                      1. Liz

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        5 reviews

                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We had a very nice lunch - the Croque Monsieur sandwiches looked delicious and my Dungeness crab salad was yummy. It was crowded because of the holidays but still loved it.

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                                                                      2. perry

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        London

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                        It was very cold in the restaurant. The tables are close together, so when the server was setting up the table next to us he had his butt over our table. They were having a staff lunch in a private room. At the end, they started rearranging the area where we were sitting. Lots of noise. This was an adversary lunch 41 years. Things could have been so much better. We made a bad choice.

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                                                                      3. stephanie

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 3
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        The ambiance was really nice and festive, they had musicians which was nice, though overall sound level was significant we were still able to talk with our foursome. The mushroom and French onion soups were very good, but the paella and the crab salad entrees were just so-so. For the price I was a bit disappointed.

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                                                                      4. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Nice venue. Service was professional, competent, and cordial. Food was good. An overall pleasant experience.

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                                                                      5. Shelley

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        47 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        47 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Always a good experience. Food excellent. Pretty setting.

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                                                                      6. Lilian

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 2
                                                                        Very nice staff and good food and value. Tables are too close to one another and noise level is high. Probably a good place for lunch or big groups but not date night type outings

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                                                                      7. Julie

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 8, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        left bank is consistently above average in all regards. It is holiday time and noise level was a bit high, the place was full inside and out at 6 pm. Had a necessary reservation , and service was very good. Highly recommend the chachutterie platter as a starter. Adequate for 3. Only slight complaints was that frites were room temp when they arrived with the mussels. Certainly they would have been replaced if we had we asked. Special Halibut dinner was beautifully plated and delish. Deserts looked fab at next table but no room.

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                                                                      8. Michael

                                                                        Hawaii

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined on December 3, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Great food, friendly attentive service, cozy atmosphere
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded on December 6, 2024
                                                                        Thanks for the great review! We're so happy you had a fantastic experience. Can’t wait to see you again soon!

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                                                                      9. Jenny

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        1.0

                                                                        2 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                        2. Food 1
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Thanksgiving prix fixe menu… not good. Not good quality. Looked and tasted commercially mass produced. Service was atrocious, very amateurish.
                                                                        Left Bank LarkspurResponded on December 6, 2024
                                                                        Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that our Thanksgiving prix fixe menu and service didn’t meet your expectations. Your concerns about the quality of the meal and the service are important to us, and we’d like to learn more about your experience to make things right. Please contact us directly as we’d appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns personally and work toward earning back your trust. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

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                                                                      10. Lisa

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        21 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        21 reviews

                                                                        Dined on November 25, 2024

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Left Bank at Larkspur is always favorable experience! The service is good and the food is even better.! We appreciate the continuity and attention to detail that comes from the kitchen makes our meals memorable every time. Kevin, the manager, is always so warm and welcoming; it just feels like family whenever we visit our favorite restaurant.

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                                                                      FAQs

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

                                                                      Left Bank Larkspur is rated 4.6 stars by 4506 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                      A photo of Left Bank Larkspur restaurant

                                                                      Left Bank Larkspur

                                                                      4.6
                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                      French
                                                                      Larkspur

                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 PM
                                                                      Booked 66 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.
                                                                      • Neighborhood
                                                                        Larkspur
                                                                      • Hours of operation
                                                                        Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
                                                                      • 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, Takeout, 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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