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Left Bank Larkspur, Larkspur, CA

Left Bank Larkspur

4.5
4.5
4521 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 65 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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
  • Neighbourhood
    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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Ring in the new year with 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 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: December 12, 2024

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                                                                      What 4,521 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
                                                                      • 4.5Food
                                                                      • 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.

                                                                      4,521 Reviews

                                                                      1. Paul

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        26 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        26 reviews

                                                                        Dined 1 day ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        Nice restaurant. Food is pretty good, but not great.

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                                                                      2. Scot

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Toronto

                                                                        21 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        21 reviews

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        The moules frites are amazing.. our waiter Paco was great!!

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                                                                      3. Neal

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        28 reviews

                                                                        3.0

                                                                        28 reviews

                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                        We eat at the Left Bank frequently and are usually quite happy. However, last night’s food was below average. In particular, the cheese board had three tiny pieces of cheese, a few peanuts, and some mushy grapes. The French fries were also not as good as usual. On the plus side, out server was excellent.

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                                                                      4. Allen

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        6 reviews

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We enjoyed a delicious lunch served by ,Enrique, who was professional, welcoming, attentive and friendly. The local Fanny Bay oysters were delicious, chilled with mignonette and cocktail sauce. Escargot were delicious and served with toasted bread. Outstandingly different were some of the best calamari ever! Served on a bed of mustard aioli, perfectly tender, well fried with onion strings and string beans. I would go back for the calamari alone! Not a pear lover, Enrique, ordered the crab salad for me with a Dijon dressing instead of the pear vinaigrette. The crab was fresh and delicious but frankly, not enough of it for $35. Also had the Cassoulet which was delicious but contained only one piece of very fatty duck. Both the crab salad and the Cassoulet were daily specials. Despite nitpicking of these last two items, the food here gets our highest rating. They have a lovely wine list and since we were celebrating a big anniversary we had a delicious sparkling rosé and an outstanding glass of Frank Family Chardonnay. A very satisfying experience all around dining at Left Bank, Larkspur….the original!

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                                                                      5. John

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Service and ambiance was good, however the halibut Catch of the Day was a bit dry. Either it was cooked too long, or not truly fresh (or both). The flavor was good, but the dryness made it underwhelming.

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                                                                      6. Jim

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        66 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        66 reviews

                                                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We enjoyed a delightful Christmas Eve dinner. The place was packed with holiday revelers, complete with decorations and a lively band. Food and beverages were delicious , and the service was pleasant and efficient. A wonderful evening!

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                                                                      7. Linda

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        30 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        30 reviews

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        Our food was so delicious. We all had something different and tasted each other’s. From oysters to mussels to prime rib to beef bourgignon, the food was stupendous. The service was good and the general manager Kevin was great! We will be back. It was a lovely Christmas Eve.

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                                                                      8. Julie

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        4.0

                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        David, our server, was wonderful! Food is always delicious!

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                                                                      9. OpenTable Diner

                                                                        San Francisco

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        1.0

                                                                        1 review

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 1
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                        It’s the holidays and it’s great to be in a busy restaurant. Our server had a huge section with little support. In addition to our table of 6, she had a table of 8, 12, 16 and a few 2 and 4 tops. Considering she was the only server, she did the best she could with no support. Every table waited for drinks, water refills, and good. When we got our food, they brought out the incorrect $50 steak bc they had run out of filet so they automatically substituted ribeye. Our server said she didn’t know they ran out but no one had told us prior to the kitchen making it so we could consider a different option. All the food was brought st the same time so we got all our appetizers and entrees together. The food itself was good enough but it was not coursed and timed. So it’s hard to eat an appetizer, a salad and 1/2 of the wrong steak at the same time. was it a good value? No. The whole experience was defined by the thoroughly inadequate service and we won’t be going back.

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                                                                      10. pam

                                                                        VIP

                                                                        Orange County

                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                        5.0

                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                        Dined 6 days ago

                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                        2. Food 3
                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                        We LOVE Left Bank! A must every time we’re in town.

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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 4.5 stars by 4521 OpenTable diners.

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

                                                                      Make a reservation

                                                                      2 people
                                                                      7:00 p.m.
                                                                      Booked 65 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.
                                                                      • Neighbourhood
                                                                        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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