Left Bank Menlo Park

Name: Left Bank Menlo Park
Address: 635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA, United States, 94025
Telephone: (650) 473-6543
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

2854 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

8:30 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
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–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Phone number
(650) 473-6543
Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our Salles De Amis is a beautiful private mezzanine. You can choose to overlook the main dining room from the balcony, or enclose the room completely with our lush velvet curtains. The sunny yellow walls, warm mahogany accents and vividly colored French posters make this the perfect setting for your occasion. Set up however you wish, the room is large enough for a party of 60, yet intimate enough for a smaller group of 10 or 20. Have a much larger group? We are happy to close the entire restaurant. Contact our Events team at 650.473.6543 or mpevents@leftbank.com
Private party facilities
Private dining at Left Bank Menlo Park’s is ideal for business meetings or presentations, birthday parties cocktail receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, showers, and any other occasion requiring a lively environment and memorable experience.
Private party contact
Mario Canela: (415) 226-6653

Location
635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025
Neighbourhood
Menlo Park
Cross Street
Doyle
Parking details
Public lots nearby.
Public transit
The Menlo Park CalTrain stop is only two blocks away.The ECR SamTrans is 1 block away.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Live Music (Every 1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month)
Multiple dates available
Enjoy the winter season with live music in our dining room at Left Bank in Menlo Park! Join us on the first and third Fridays of each month, from 6-8 PM, and wind down your week with relaxing tunes while enjoying friends, family, and of course, fabulous French food! Cheers and see you there!

Offers

Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.,Mon - Thu - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.,Fri - 11:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.,Sat - 11:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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 Short Rib Poutine, Moules, Calamari Frit, Sliders and more when you visit during Happy Hour, available every day from 3-6 PM at Left Bank Menlo Park. Cheers!

Popular dishes

PRAWNS PROVENÇALEUS$20.00
tomato, Niçoise olives, basil, capers, Pernod garlic butter
CALAMARI FRITUS$19.00
lemon, fennel, peppers, Dijon vinaigrette
OYSTERS*US$24.00
half dozen raw market selection
CHEESE FONDUEUS$18.00
Brie, blue, and goat cheese, Madeira wine
ESCARGOTSUS$13.00
Pernod garlic butter
AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00
avocado, cucumbers, fried shallots, Espelette pepper, toast points
STEAK TARTARE*US$18.00
capers, shallots, Dijon

Soups and Salades

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$13.00
Emmenthal, croutons
SOUP DU JOUR
Chef's seasonal selection
BEET SALADEUS$16.00
arugula, radish, goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette
SALADE VERTEUS$15.00
butter lettuce, fines herbes, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette
SALADE LYONNAISEUS$18.00
frisée, lardons, poached egg

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

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$23.00
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

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 2,854 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
3.9Service
4.2Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Peninsula
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Left Bank Menlo Park offers a classic French bistro experience with "excellent food" and a "great bistro menu." Guests frequently praise the "delicious" French onion soup and reliable steak frites. While service can be "attentive," some experiences vary. The ambiance is often "fun and comfortable," making it a local favorite for "a nice meal with friends or family."

2,854 Reviews

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Susan
VIP
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ladies lunch. We shared a couple of salads and a few appetizers. Perfect portions. Delicious.
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Peter
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
our waiter was great. and food has been consistently delicious as of late.
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Julie
Central Coast
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Although the restaurant was only about 1/3 full, service was very slow.
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Jennifer
VIP
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic experience. Thank you for everything. Will come again.
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sugar
VIP
San Francisco
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
PARKING DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE WITH WALKERS. VARIETY MENU WAS GREAT.
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Susan
San Francisco
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server - who has been at Left Bank for a long time, was simply fabulous. They even brought my lunch companion a birthday cake with a candle. Everything was very good (expensive, however, but that is getting to be the norm).
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Don
VIP
San Francisco
23 reviews
3.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was good, service was rather lackluster. restaurant was very cold inside which made dining uncomfortable. Not on a par with Left Bank at Santana Row. I won't be back.
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on February 11, 2025
Dear Don, Thank you for your feedback. While we're glad you enjoyed the food, we’re sorry to hear that the service and dining environment did not meet expectations. We understand that comfort is key to an enjoyable experience and regret that the temperature impacted your visit. Your comments will be shared with our team to improve both service and ambiance. We appreciate your honesty and are sorry to hear you won’t be returning, but we hope you might reconsider in the future. If there is anyway that I may be of service in changing your mind please call me directly at the restaurant at 650-473-65423
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rhoda
VIP
Palm Springs
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
food was not very good. eggs benecidt had spinach on top of muffin and made it very soggy, hollandaise sauce did not taste good, ham was grey in color, looked like safeway packaged ham..and all was cold. several people ordered this.
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on February 11, 2025
Dear Rhoda, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your Eggs Benedict did not meet expectations. Quality and presentation are very important to us, and we regret that your dish was not up to our standards. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will review these concerns with our kitchen team to ensure improvements. Your experience matters, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you a much better meal in the future.
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Renee
VIP
San Francisco
70 reviews
4.0
70 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The menu is a classic bistro menu and usually just one special. They have perfected the entrees, so all are good choices, depending on your mood. We live in town, so frequent often throughout the years. My only disappointment this time was the lackluster service. Our server was suited more for a diner, and did not have the professionalism of a nice restaurant. I had to wait or get someone else, 3 times for miscellaneous things-a spoon, ordering dessert, checking on our entree, etc. I don't think she had exposure to a nice restaurant, but with proper training, she could improve. It did definitely diminish our experience, unfortunately.
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on February 11, 2025
Dear Renee: Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your experience. We’re delighted that you enjoy our menu and appreciate your kind words. However, we sincerely regret that the service did not meet expectations during your recent visit. Providing attentive and professional hospitality is a priority, and we apologize for the delays you encountered. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address this with our team to ensure proper training and improvement. We appreciate your patience and hope to provide a seamless experience on your next visit.
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Sandy
San Francisco
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I was surprised to see music set up in the big dining room at 6pm. We wanted to talk so sat outside. All servers seemed to be maxed out even though the main dining room was nowhere near full.
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on February 11, 2025
Dear Sandy: Thank you for your feedback. We understand that a quiet dining experience is important, and we apologize if the live music impacted your visit. We also regret if our service felt stretched—we strive to provide attentive and seamless hospitality at all times. Your comments are valuable, and we will review our scheduling and service flow to improve. We appreciate your patience and hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience.
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FAQs

Left Bank Menlo Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 473-6543.

Left Bank Menlo Park is rated 4.1 stars by 2854 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 25, 2025

8:30 p.m.

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

Cross Street
Doyle
Neighbourhood
Menlo Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public lots nearby.
Public transit
The Menlo Park CalTrain stop is only two blocks away.The ECR SamTrans is 1 block away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, 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
(650) 473-6543
Catering
Our Salles De Amis is a beautiful private mezzanine. You can choose to overlook the main dining room from the balcony, or enclose the room completely with our lush velvet curtains. The sunny yellow walls, warm mahogany accents and vividly colored French posters make this the perfect setting for your occasion. Set up however you wish, the room is large enough for a party of 60, yet intimate enough for a smaller group of 10 or 20. Have a much larger group? We are happy to close the entire restaurant. Contact our Events team at 650.473.6543 or mpevents@leftbank.com
Private party facilities
Private dining at Left Bank Menlo Park’s is ideal for business meetings or presentations, birthday parties cocktail receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, showers, and any other occasion requiring a lively environment and memorable experience.
Private party contact
Mario Canela: (415) 226-6653

Left Bank Menlo Park

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Live Music (Every 1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month)

Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park

FRENCH ONION SOUP

ASPARAGUS SALAD

RACLETTE BURGER

Appetizers

PRAWNS PROVENÇALEUS$20.00

CALAMARI FRITUS$19.00

OYSTERS*US$24.00

CHEESE FONDUEUS$18.00

ESCARGOTSUS$13.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*US$19.00

STEAK TARTARE*US$18.00

Soups and Salades

FRENCH ONION SOUPUS$13.00

SOUP DU JOUR

BEET SALADEUS$16.00

SALADE VERTEUS$15.00

SALADE LYONNAISEUS$18.00

Charcuterie et Fromage

CHARCUTERIEUS$24.00

L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGESUS$21.00

Classic Entrées

NIÇOISE SALADEUS$29.00

STEAK FRITES*US$38.00

BEEF BOURGUIGNONUS$38.00

PETRALE SOLEUS$32.00

MOULES FRITES

CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER*US$23.00

F.O. BURGER*US$27.00

Chefs Plats

CATCH OF THE DAY

SALMON*US$32.00

HALF ROASTED CHICKENUS$28.00

GRILLED PORK CHOPUS$30.00

DUCK CONFITUS$29.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLIUS$26.00

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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Review summary

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Does Left Bank Menlo Park offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Left Bank Menlo Park restaurant rated?

Is Left Bank Menlo Park currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information