Petite Left Bank

4.5

414 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Nov 24, 2024

9:30 PM

Booked 24 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

Thanksgiving
$79.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Join us this Thanksgiving for an unforgettable dining experience at Petite Left Bank, where French elegance meets the warmth of the holiday season. Savor a specially crafted four-course prix fixe menu for $79 per person (exclusive of beverage, tax, and gratuity), designed to highlight the finest seasonal ingredients in a distinctly French style. Our Thanksgiving menu offers a sophisticated twist on holiday classics, with dishes that balance tradition and creativity. Guests can indulge in curated selections throughout each courses. Make this Thanksgiving memorable with friends, family, and exceptional cuisine. Reserve your table at Petite Left Bank and celebrate the flavors of the season in a beautiful, welcoming atmosphere.

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
Onion Soup$12.00
baguette croutons, Emmenthal
Clam Chowder$15.00
add crab +12

Oysters*

Raw$24.00
market selection
- 1/2 Dozen$24.00
- Dozen$45.00

Salades

add to any salad: grilled chicken 8 | crab 12 shrimp 4 each | skirt steak* 15 | salmon* 14 | Ahi tuna* 15

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$18.00
shallots, garlic, fennel, celery, lemon, crème fraîche, white wine, parsley
- half pound$18.00
- one pound$31.00
Nicoise 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*

served with pommes frites ADD BACON, AVOCADO, OR FRIED EGG +4

Lobster Roll$0.00
butter poached lobster, brioche roll
- MP$0.00
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 414 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
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Marin
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Petite Left Bank offers a charming ambiance reminiscent of France, with "excellent" food and attentive service. Guests praise the French onion soup, cassoulet, and steak frites as "delicious," and the desserts are a "delight." While some experienced slower service, the overall dining experience is generally positive and memorable.

414 Reviews

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Thomas
Portland
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dark and no candles. Service excellent, food wonderful
Petite Left BankResponded 6 days ago
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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Michelle
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Today we came for brunch and without doubt a great decision!! Nice atmosphere in the pretty location .. I like the bistro set up they have going on and the main event; the food , was delicious ! ! Extremely good!! The staff were welcoming as always and our server was top notch !! We have been here twice now and have been very happy on both occasions . There will be a third visit in our future without a doubt !!
Petite Left BankResponded on November 12, 2024
Thanks for the review Michelle! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your brunch experience at Petite Left Bank and found our atmosphere to be lovely. It's great to know that our bistro set up added to your positive experience. We're glad that our food and service met your expectations. Your satisfaction is our top priority and we're excited to have you back for another visit soon! All the best! The Team at Petite Left Bank.
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Barry
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, as usual was delicious. Service, as usual, excellent Ambiance, as usual, delightful
Petite Left BankResponded on November 9, 2024
Hey Barry We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and found our service excellent at Petite Left Bank! It's always a pleasure to serve you and we're glad you appreciated the ambiance. We're committed to providing delicious food and excellent service to all our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
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Elena
Orange County
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were so fortunate to have Carlos as our server. His professional timing throughout our meal was perfection.
Petite Left BankResponded on November 9, 2024
Hi Elena, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at Petite Left Bank. We're thrilled to hear that our service was up to the mark and that you found it to be a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon. Best, The Management Team
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Coleen
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I picked petite left bank for my birthday dinner with my boyfriend. When we were offered a table choice, I chose wrong and got stuck too close to another party (of 4). It was too close for comfort. The oysters were great, the bread was not (in a French restaurant, v disappointing). The entrees were spectacular and made up for my disappointments. I had the steak frites and my boyfriend the boeuf bourguignon. We were very happy with our entrees - the best dinner we have had in a v long time!
Petite Left BankResponded on November 6, 2024
Good day Coleen, Thank you for choosing Petite Left Bank for your birthday dinner and for sharing your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular entrees, especially the steak frites and the boeuf bourguignon. We're sorry you didn't enjoy your seat choice or the bread. We appreciate your feedback. We hope to serve you again soon. All the best, The Team at Petite Left Bank
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Michelle
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really nice place . Staff were friendly in general and our actual server was lovely . We tried a few of the happy hour offerings and all were delicious . The restaurant was a little quiet as we were there at 4pm as we were leaving things were livening up . It was also a Sunday . We really enjoyed ourselves and will certainly go back !!
Petite Left BankResponded on October 28, 2024
Thanks for the review Michelle! We're delighted to hear that you had a great time at Petite Left Bank and enjoyed our happy hour offerings. It's always a pleasure to hear that our staff's friendliness and the quality of our food and drinks left a positive impression on you. We're also thrilled that you plan to return. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit!
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Jan
San Francisco
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Petite Left Bank never disappoints. 3 of us had a wonderful time ( two were first-timers) and we enjoyed the food, the beautiful day and gorgeous decor. It was a lovely birthday celebration!
Petite Left BankResponded on October 25, 2024
Hello Jan! We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a wonderful time at Petite Left Bank! It's wonderful to know that our food, decor made a positive impact on your special occasion. We always strive to make every visit memorable and it's great to hear that we succeeded. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delightful experiences! Best, The Management Team
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Christine
San Francisco
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was okay. Lobster roll was saturated with butter and the wait staff alerted us that this was a daily special when in fact it's always on the menu. Lastly way too dark, add some candlelight or something at the tables to make it feel warm and welcoming. Waitstaff was very friendly.
Petite Left BankResponded on October 23, 2024
Thank you for the feedback, Christine! We're happy to hear you enjoyed our service at Petite Left Bank. We're sorry to hear that our lobster roll and lighting didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our daily specials and will ensure that we keep them up to par. We appreciate your suggestion and will look into adding some extra lighting to the dining room for a more warm and inviting experience. We look forward to having you back for a better experience! The Team at Petite Left Bank
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Lary
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Enjoyed the excellent food, but did not like where we were seated, and the restaurant was unable to move us. Ambience was OK but not superb for a high-end restaurant.
Petite Left BankResponded on October 22, 2024
Thank you Lary for the review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food at Petite Left Bank. However, we're sorry to hear about your seating and the inconvenience it caused. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration as we continually strive to improve our guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more satisfactory experience.
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FAQs

Petite Left Bank offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 910-1010.

Petite Left Bank is rated 4.5 stars by 414 OpenTable diners.