Left Bank Santana Row

4.3

5387 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Lively

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 Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 984-3500
Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
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 srevents@leftbank.com, or visit our website www.leftbank.com.
Private party facilities
Planning an event? Create memories at Left Bank! 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! Please contact our events team at srevents@leftbank.com, or visit leftbank.com
Private party contact
Charice Parnello: (408) 320-5133

Location
377 Santana Row, Suite #1100, San Jose, CA 95128
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
Cross Street: Stevens Creek
Parking details
Free public parking to patrons.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.
New Year's Eve 2024
Dec 31, 2024 only
Join us for a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration at Left Bank Santana Row, featuring festive multicolored balloons, streamers, and live music to set the mood. Hours: Restaurant: 11:30 AM – 10 PM Bar: Open until midnight with live music from 8 PM – 12 AM Menus: From open to 4 PM: Regular All Day Menu From 4 PM to close: 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. A reduced regular à la carte menu. (Note: Happy Hour will not be offered on New Year’s Eve.) Celebrate the start of 2024 with delicious food, festive décor, and live music. Reserve your spot today!

Offers

Left Bank Santana Row Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 3:15 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 3:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Happy Hour is the Best Hour! Raise your glass and toast to Happy Hour! Our tasty bites and libations are sure to make your day. Enjoy a delicious spread of Truffled Popcorn, Cheeseburger or Grilled Pork Belly Sliders, or even a Short Rib Poutine when you visit during Happy Hour, available Monday through Friday from 3-5 PM. Cheers!

Popular dishes

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

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

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*$23.00
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

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

What 5,387 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Left Bank Santana Row offers a quintessential French dining experience, enhanced by a vibrant atmosphere and prime location. Guests appreciate its "great service" and "delicious" offerings like mussels and steak frites. While some dishes may vary in quality, the outdoor seating and attentive staff create a charming ambiance perfect for any occasion.

5,387 Reviews

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Rosemarie
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and great service. Very busy and quite noisy on a Saturday before Christmas. Other times we have been there the noise level was not so high. Our waiter this time seemed to be run off his feet, but still managed to be attentive.
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Anne
VIP
San Francisco
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Our service was beyond slow - we felt ignored. Two tables that were seated in our section after us with larger parties were served and finished before we got our order (which was soup).
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Sophia
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
good service!! good food, SUPER fast seating, loved it
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Amika
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The duck was a tad dry but the flavors were delicious.
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Chris
VIP
San Francisco
28 reviews
2.0
28 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was cold. Steak overdone. Staff seemed overwhelmed
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Nancy
Sacramento
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Slow service throughout the meal. Asked for water 3 times and never got
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Jazz
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was so delicious (had the beef bourguignon), our waiter was absolutely fantastic, but not a good spot if you want to have a conversation with more than two people (we had a business holiday lunch for 7). However, I'm coming back for the first two reasons listed.
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kerri
VIP
San Francisco
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had my early Christmas lunch with my husband today at LB. It’s our yearly tradition. We both ordered the beef bourguignon, one of their classic dishes, which is consistently fantastic. Service was friendly, pleasant, and professional. We love this restaurant. My other favorite dish is their Niçoise salad. Best in the Bay Area!
Left Bank Santana RowResponded 5 days ago
It sounds like a beautiful tradition! Beef bourguignon is such a comforting and delicious choice, and we’re thrilled it lived up to your expectations. Plus, the Niçoise salad is definitely a fan favorite! Thank you for sharing your experience—your praise means the world to us. We look forward to making more wonderful memories with you and your husband!
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Lauren
VIP
San Francisco
42 reviews
5.0
42 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My friend and I were disappointed to see that the trout almondine was no longer on the menu. But we tried the sole instead, and it was even better! Presented over a bed of perfectly sautéed spinach with a lemon buerre-blanc sauce, it was heavenly! Highly recommended!
Left Bank Santana RowResponded 5 days ago
We're sorry to hear about the trout almondine, but it sounds like the sole more than made up for it! That lemon beurre-blanc sauce over sautéed spinach sounds absolutely delightful. Thank you for the recommendation—sounds like a dish we'll have to try! We can't wait to welcome you back for more amazing dishes!
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Maya
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite places in San Jose. Very nice in the summer evenings outside and cozy inside in colder or rainy weather. Especially like the appetizers menu, my most often ordered dishes are charcuterie and fondue. Husband enjoys escargot. Today we were sitting at the table facing side windows, it was not crowded and created solitude experience, which was perfect for the occasion.
Left Bank Santana RowResponded 5 days ago
It sounds like a wonderful spot for a cozy or enjoyable evening! The combination of charcuterie, fondue, and escargot must make for a truly delightful experience. Sitting by the windows adds such a serene touch, especially when it's not crowded. Thank you for sharing your favorite dishes and the peaceful atmosphere—it's great to hear you had a perfect occasion!
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FAQs

Left Bank Santana Row offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Left Bank Santana Row also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 984-3500.

Left Bank Santana Row is rated 4.3 stars by 5387 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

377 Santana Row, Suite #1100, San Jose, CA 95128

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cross Street: Stevens Creek
Neighborhood
San Jose
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free public parking to patrons.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
Phone number
(408) 984-3500
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 srevents@leftbank.com, or visit our website www.leftbank.com.
Private party facilities
Planning an event? Create memories at Left Bank! 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! Please contact our events team at srevents@leftbank.com, or visit leftbank.com
Private party contact
Charice Parnello: (408) 320-5133

Left Bank Santana Row

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas Eve 2024

New Year's Eve 2024