Left Bank Larkspur

4.5

4522 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Jan 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

Neighborhood gem
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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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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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 4,522 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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

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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.

4,523 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very pleasant New Year's Eve dinner at the left bank. I was pleasantly surprised to get a table reservation just the day before. Festive atmosphere, great food and service.
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Phyllis
VIP
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been coming here since Left Bank opened and always have an excellent experience. As usual, today the food was delicious, the service warm and professional, and the ambiance delightful. Whether dining with friends or a date night, for lunch or dinner, I highly recommend!
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Paul
San Francisco
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice restaurant. Food is pretty good, but not great.
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Scot
VIP
Toronto
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The moules frites are amazing.. our waiter Paco was great!!
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Neal
VIP
San Francisco
28 reviews
3.0
28 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We eat at the Left Bank frequently and are usually quite happy. However, last night’s food was below average. In particular, the cheese board had three tiny pieces of cheese, a few peanuts, and some mushy grapes. The French fries were also not as good as usual. On the plus side, out server was excellent.
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Allen
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a delicious lunch served by ,Enrique, who was professional, welcoming, attentive and friendly. The local Fanny Bay oysters were delicious, chilled with mignonette and cocktail sauce. Escargot were delicious and served with toasted bread. Outstandingly different were some of the best calamari ever! Served on a bed of mustard aioli, perfectly tender, well fried with onion strings and string beans. I would go back for the calamari alone! Not a pear lover, Enrique, ordered the crab salad for me with a Dijon dressing instead of the pear vinaigrette. The crab was fresh and delicious but frankly, not enough of it for $35. Also had the Cassoulet which was delicious but contained only one piece of very fatty duck. Both the crab salad and the Cassoulet were daily specials. Despite nitpicking of these last two items, the food here gets our highest rating. They have a lovely wine list and since we were celebrating a big anniversary we had a delicious sparkling rosé and an outstanding glass of Frank Family Chardonnay. A very satisfying experience all around dining at Left Bank, Larkspur….the original!
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John
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Service and ambiance was good, however the halibut Catch of the Day was a bit dry. Either it was cooked too long, or not truly fresh (or both). The flavor was good, but the dryness made it underwhelming.
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Jim
VIP
San Francisco
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed a delightful Christmas Eve dinner. The place was packed with holiday revelers, complete with decorations and a lively band. Food and beverages were delicious , and the service was pleasant and efficient. A wonderful evening!
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Derek
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s a wonderful lively atmosphere for special celebrations.
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Linda
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was so delicious. We all had something different and tasted each other’s. From oysters to mussels to prime rib to beef bourgignon, the food was stupendous. The service was good and the general manager Kevin was great! We will be back. It was a lovely Christmas Eve.
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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 4522 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 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 50 times today

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

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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