Left Bank Larkspur

4.5

4543 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Jan 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining

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

Valentine's Day 2025
Feb 14, 2025 only
French is the language of love, and Left Bank speaks it fluently! Celebrate amour with unforgettable menus, designed to awaken your inner romantic. We will be open for regular hours on February 14th, serving our regular menus from open until 4pm. From 4 pm to close, we will be serving a Valentine's Day-inspired 3 Course Prix Fixe dinner for $79 per person. Wine pairings, expertly hand-selected by our Wine Director and Sommelier, will also be available with each course, as well as the option to add Tsar Nikolai Caviar to any course for $30. Treat your loved ones and reserve your table today!

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 4,543 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

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Marin
Great for brunch
Marin
Great for outdoor dining
Marin
Lively
Marin
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Left Bank Larkspur is a delightful French bistro that consistently provides "excellent food" and an inviting atmosphere. Guests love the "warm and friendly" service and the "amazing" steak frites. With a cozy ambiance and "great" wines, this neighborhood gem is perfect for any occasion. "Highly recommend!"

4,543 Reviews

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joan
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I just can’t wrap my head around a salad w maybe 3 oz of crab a Big bunch of arugula & 4 orange slices for the shopping sum of $35 I definitely expected more - more substance? A crab Louie? A hard boiled egg? It was tasty but I left hungry
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Paul
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful and long dinner. All food and drinks were fine, from appetizers to desserts. Great service and recommendations from Dulce.
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Sally
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The crab salad had 3 tablespoons of crab and it was $35
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Pamela
VIP
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent mussels. Delicious bread. Great cocktail.
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Paul
San Francisco
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wine prices are outrageous. It is a shame that Happy Hour prices are only valid in the bar.
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Randolph
VIP
San Francisco
113 reviews
4.0
113 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food excellent but the eve did not start off well. Understaffed with our waitress having something like 10 tables, including outside! Second time this has happened. Need to hire more servers. That said, we were comped for some dishes and our server Sammy was gracious and made every effort. She was great. Restaurant just was understaffed.
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Marta
Cleveland
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I believe the food was average, and the service average too.
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Annie
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Four of us leisurely celebrated a birthday. Food was delicious, service was excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional servers obviously trained very well. Food prepared and executed skillfully
Left Bank LarkspurResponded on January 17, 2025
Thanks for the great review! We're so happy you had a fantastic experience. Can’t wait to see you again soon!
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Angelika
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for brunch with my friend. We both had the salmon hash and shared the French toast. Everything was delicious. The waitress was friendly and very attentive. Ambience is always great. It was very nice.
Left Bank LarkspurResponded on January 17, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your friend enjoyed the salmon hash and French toast. It’s great to hear the service and ambiance were on point as well. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great brunch!
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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 4543 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 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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100 San Francisco Bay Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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

Valentine's Day 2025

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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