Petite Left Bank

4.6

422 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Petite Left Bank is a traditional French café and bistro set in the heart of Marin County, in the charming downtown area of the coastal Tiburon peninsula. Like its sister restaurant Left Bank, Petite Left Bank is named in homage to and inspired by the iconic brasseries of La Rive Gauche, the southern or “left bank” of the River Seine which winds its way through the center of Paris. Petite Left Bank is a modern and approachable setting, and at the heart of all the space has to offer Tiburon is a French café. During the day, handcrafted dishes feature modern flavors and techniques that embrace its French European heritage and elevate the café experience. As the day turns to night, Petite Left Bank transforms into an alluring, lively, and exciting space with bistro highlights that showcase French recipes and classics. Seating along the sidewalk under the bistro lights feels like a true French cafe and the fire pit offers a cozy hangout to enjoy French bites and cocktails.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Café
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 910-1010
Website
https://www.petiteleftbanktiburon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1696 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920-2500
Neighborhood
Tiburon
Cross street
Juanita Lane
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Joyeux Noël ~ Christmas Eve 2024
Dec 24, 2024 only
Celebrate the holidays at Petite Left Bank! Let us attend to every detail as you enjoy a stress-free Christmas Eve dinner with friends and family. Petite will be open in downtown Tiburon from 11 AM-9 PM on December 24th. From 11 am-3 pm, we'll be serving our regular all day and regular brunch menus. From 3 pm-5-pm, we'll be serving our regular happy hour menu only. Then, beginning at 5pm, we'll be serving the below holiday-inspired 4 Course Prix Fixe menu as our special Christmas Eve dinner. Come celebrate the joys of the season ~ It's never too early to reserve now!\

Popular dishes

ESCARGOT$12.00
garlic herb butter, Pernod, breadcrumbs
SHRIMP COCKTAIL$19.00
lemon, brandied cocktail sauce
CRAB COCKTAIL$20.00
lemon, brandied cocktail sauce
AHI TUNA TARTARE*$19.00
avocado, cucumber, lemon, crostini
STEAK TARTARE*$22.00
hand cut beef, capers, cornichons, Dijon, shallots, quail egg, crostini
RAW OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*
market selection
- 1/2 Dozen$24.00
- Dozen$45.00
ONION SOUP$12.00
baguette croutons, Emmenthal
CLAM CHOWDER$15.00
add crab +12

Salades

SALADE LYONNAISE$17.00
frisée, bacon lardons, croutons, Dijon vinaigrette, poached egg
BEET SALADE$15.00
Laura Chenel goat cheese, arugula, honey vinaigrette
CRAB SALADE$32.00
arugula, avocado, citrus, honey pear vinaigrette
SALADE VERTE$14.00
butter lettuce, fines herbes, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette

Entrées

MOULES FRITES
shallots, garlic, fennel, celery, lemon, crème fraîche, white wine, parsley
- half pound$18.00
- one pound$31.00
NIÇOISE SALADE*$28.00
seared Ahi tuna, fingerling potatoes, haricots verts, boiled egg, anchovy, Dijon vinaigrette
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI$26.00
Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pomegranate, lemon beurre blanc
PAN SEARED PETRALE SOLE$34.00
brown butter, pomme purée, spinach, capers
SALMON*$30.00
French lentils, roasted red peppers, shallots, capers
PETITE POULET$28.00
half roast chicken, pomme purée, shallot and thyme jus
STEAK FRITES*$38.00
skirt steak, sauce Béarnaise
BOEUF BOURGUIGNON$37.00
red wine braised short ribs, bacon lardons, baby carrots, button mushrooms, cippolini onions, pomme purée

Sandwiches and Burgers

ADD BACON, AVOCADO, OR FRIED EGG +4

LOBSTER ROLL
butter poached lobster, brioche roll
AHI TUNA SANDWICH$22.00
olive tapenade, bacon marmalade, arugula, aïoli, sourdough levain
CROQUE MADAME$19.00
jambon de Paris, sauce Mornay, Emmenthal, sunny side up fried egg, pain de mie
LE BURGER AMÉRICAIN$22.00
cheddar cheese, tarragon aïoli, little gem lettuce, tomato, cornichons, brioche bun
LE F.O. BURGER$27.00
caramelized French onion, Emmenthal, cheese tuile, butter lettuce, truffle aïoli, truffle frites
LE P.L.B. BURGER$29.00
Point Reyes blue cheese, caramelized onions, roasted garlic aïoli, pickles, Hobbs' bacon

Sides

PAIN ET BEURRE$5.00
POMMES FRITES$8.00
GARLIC FRITES$11.00
SAUTÉED SPINACH$9.00
FRENCH LENTILS$10.00
BÉARNAISE FRITES$13.00
POMME PURÉE$8.00
HARICOTS VERTS$11.00

What 422 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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Marin
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Petite Left Bank offers "exquisite food" and a charming French bistro ambiance. Diners rave about the delightful service and consistently delicious dishes, such as the French onion soup and boeuf bourguignon. Despite occasional service hiccups, most guests find the overall experience "wonderful" and "a delight." Perfect for a taste of France in Tiburon.

422 Reviews

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Monica
VIP
San Francisco
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely late afternoon meal there. Nicely paced, great service by Sal!!!
Petite Left BankResponded 6 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Monica! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your late afternoon meal at Petite Left Bank. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations and that you found the pace to be nice. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another lovely meal soon. Best, The Management Team
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Arnaud
VIP
San Francisco
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Good food, good service, some dishes are a little expensive for what they are worth. Also they add a 3% fee on top which is annoying given their pricing already on the high end. Just roll these fees in the pricing instead of trying to hide them in junk fees. The practice feels mildly deceptive in my opinion.
Petite Left BankResponded 6 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, Arnaud! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Petite Left Bank. We understand your concerns about the pricing and the 3% service fee. We assure you that we take all feedback seriously and will consider your suggestions for improving our pricing and transparency. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more satisfying experience.
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John
VIP
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! Excellent food and live music Friday nights that allows you to have a conversation while enjoying the ambiance
Petite Left BankResponded 6 days ago
Thanks for the feedback, John! We're thrilled to hear that you love Petite Left Bank and that you enjoyed our live music Friday nights. It's our goal to create a great atmosphere for our guests to have conversations and enjoy great food. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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DONNA
VIP
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service with exceptional customer care in taking our orders and handling our table as my family enjoyed their meal one evening during the Thanksgiving holiday. We plan to return sometime soon to this lovely French restaurant.
Petite Left BankResponded on December 11, 2024
Hello Donna, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful experience at Petite Left Bank during the Thanksgiving holiday. It's great to know that our team was able to provide excellent service and that our food met your expectations. We're always here to serve you and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Management Team
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Kathleen
San Francisco
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
We had Thanksgiving dinner here. The salad and soup were great along with the pinot noir. The turkey was very dry and not edible. Apple pie was frozen. They refunded me on the turkey which was kind. The service was wonderful.
Petite Left BankResponded on November 30, 2024
Thanks for visiting us at Petite Left Bank and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our salad, soup, and the pinot noir. We're sorry to hear about the turkey and apple pie, and we appreciate your understanding regarding the issue. We're thrilled to hear that our service was a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving dinner. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
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Kelly
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Petite Left Bank is a gem. We have been a couple of times & loved it so… we thought we’d go for their Thanksgiving special. Did not disappoint. Four course, great value, lovely.
Petite Left BankResponded on December 5, 2024
Thank you Kelly for the 5 Star review! We're thrilled to hear you once again enjoyed your experience with us. Thank you for celebrating Thanksgiving with us and we're happy to hear you thought it was wonderful and a great value. We look forward to seeing you again! The Team at Petite Left Bank.
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Joan
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Turkey was so dried out we couldn’t eat it! The stuffings was gummy and did not taste good. The brussel sprouts were bitter The pumpkin pie was thick and heavy and over spiced. The “apple pie” wasn’t a pie it was a tart that was not good at all. The only thing good was the butternut squash soup. The service was good but they didn’t even ask how our meal was! Many folks we saw didn’t eat much of their food either! This meal was one of the worse we’ve ever had and it ruined Thanksgiving. The $200 cost plus tip was outrageous and left very disappointed. I want my money back!
Petite Left BankResponded on December 11, 2024
Hello Joan We're really sorry to hear about your disappointing Thanksgiving meal at Petite Left Bank. It's certainly not the standard we aim for. We appreciate your feedback about the turkey, stuffings, brussel sprouts, pumpkin pie, and the apple tart. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our butternut squash soup, though. We're sorry to hear that our service and value didn't meet your expectations this time. We value your feedback and will definitely use it to improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to provide a better dining experience in the future. Best regards, The Management Team
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Lonna
San Diego
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner and a great experience—wait and bartender Sal was fantastic!.The food was amazing (oysters, chicken, haricot vert, mussels), and the service was friendly and attentive. Definitely have the crème brûlée. The restaurant is simply decorated and feels like a true French bistro. We’ll be back!
Petite Left BankResponded on November 26, 2024
Thanks for the review, Lonna! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful dinner and experience at Petite Left Bank. It's great to know that you enjoyed your food selections and the service. We're thrilled that our decor and ambiance added to your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to your next visit!
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Thomas
Portland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed our evening here. Outstanding service. Live music was a plus, especially as it was unobtrusive.
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Debra
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dark and no candles. Service excellent, food wonderful
Petite Left BankResponded on November 19, 2024
Thank you for the review Debra! We're thrilled you enjoyed the excellent food and service. We appreciate the feedback on the lighting and will make adjustments to improve the overall experience. We look forward to seeing you again. All the best! The team at Petite Left Bank.
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Petite Left Bank offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 910-1010.

Petite Left Bank is rated 4.6 stars by 422 OpenTable diners.