Left Bank Larkspur

4.5

4515 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Dec 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 45 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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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. 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

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
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!

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

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

What 4,515 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.

4,516 Reviews

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TerrieC
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent date night. Great food, fabulous service. We’ll be back for sure !
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Suzanne
VIP
San Francisco
80 reviews
5.0
80 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love to bring our family here for 3 generation meals. There is always something to tickle every member's taste buds. The service is excellent....we have often been helped by our pretty dark-haired waitress. The profiteroles are better than ever!!
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David
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice event today. Samantha and team were professional in their handing of out party.
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Linda
San Francisco
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very underwhelmed by our latest experience. We were seated at 6:30 and a server acknowledge us until 6:50. The restaurant wasn't busy, no one told him that we had been seated in his section. I had the pork chops which looked NOTHING like the photo on their website. The sauce was poured over the very thin chop and tasted like gravy out of a jar. The kale was super SALTY! Potatoes were tasteless. My husband had the beef bourguignon. Again, mostly sauce and not much meat or vegetables. We had wine by the glass, which must have been open for a while. Bleh. I have been to this restaurant many times over the years and have had good meals...but tonight was disappointing (especially since it was our anniversary.)
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Lori
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Delicious cheeseburger! There's always a good vibe in the dining room. Lots of energy and happy people!
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Carol
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were made to feel welcome the moment we walked in. The staff is friendly. The interior was so Christmasy with a fire going in the fireplace and a magnificent tree that smelled heavenly. We had appetizers, cocktails and entrees that were all tasty. Entrees were served nice and hot. We were not rushed at all. Highly recommend. We have been going there for years and have never been disappointed.
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Natalie
VIP
San Francisco
54 reviews
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
very nice servers. all orders well prepared and served. Always a relaxing and pleasant experience.
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John
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great experience on all levels. Food is excellent at the price point. Escargot and calamari are our favorite appetizers; and I never pass up the chicken as an entree (lovely sauce artfully bedded over creamy potato puree).
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Annika
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
We return here every year for our an annual Christmas luncheon and have always very much enjoyed our experience. This year, the service was a little off and the food did not arrive at the same time. The order was incorrect and three of us had to wait for the fourth person’s dish to arrive to start eating. Rather than set the plate down in front of us the waiters handed us very hot dishes across a reach. Our after dinner, coffee was served lukewarm, and long after the dessert was presented. Normally I give LeftBank a five star, but this time it was just a bit lacking. With all of that said, we will return. 🎄✨🎁
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Rene
VIP
San Francisco
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I really enjoyed the Salade Verte with chicken and definitely, the French Onion Soup. My friend ordered the Steak and Frites and wow... it looked amazing... she loved it!
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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 4515 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 22, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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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Left Bank Larkspur

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Christmas Eve 2024

New Year's Eve 2024

AHI TUNA TARTARE

STEAK TARTARE

SALMON

Appetizers

PRAWNS PROVENÇALE$20.00

CALAMARI FRIT$19.00

OYSTERS*$24.00

CHEESE FONDUE$18.00

ESCARGOTS$13.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*$19.00

STEAK TARTARE*$18.00

Soups and Salades

FRENCH ONION SOUP$13.00

SOUP DU JOUR

BEET SALADE$16.00

SALADE VERTE$15.00

SALADE LYONNAISE$18.00

Classic Entrées

NIÇOISE SALADE$29.00

STEAK FRITES*$38.00

BEEF BOURGUIGNON$38.00

PETRALE SOLE$32.00

MOULES FRITES

CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER*$22.00

F.O. BURGER*$27.00

Chefs Plats

CATCH OF THE DAY

SALMON*$32.00

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN$28.00

GRILLED PORK CHOP$30.00

DUCK CONFIT$29.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI$26.00

Charcuterie et Fromage

CHARCUTERIE$24.00

L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES$21.00

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

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