Left Bank - Jack London Square

4.4

533 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
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, French American, Contemporary French / American
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(510) 459-4500
Website
https://www.leftbank.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chris Ahr
Catering
Need catering for a special event? Have Left Bank help you host! We have several catering levels to offer - from quick drop boxed lunches to full service multi-course meals, Left Bank can customize service to your exact needs. Please contact our events team at (510)459-4500, or visit our website www.leftbank.com
Private party facilities
Planning an event? Create memories at Left Bank Jack London! We have several private and semi-private spaces available to reserve including options for indoor or outdoor dining. Left Bank will gladly customize a lovely event of any size!
Private party contact
Tiffany Blake: (510) 213-8066

Location
55 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607
Neighborhood
Oakland
Cross street
Webster St and Embarcadero W
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
BART stop: 12th Street/City Center (you will need to walk at least 12 blocks from Downtown Oakland or take a bus)<br />Bus lines: Take the free Broadway Shuttle along Broadway from Uptown to Jack London Square<br />Train: Travel by train to get to the heart of Jack London Square with Amtrak<br />Ferry: Take the ferry from San Francisco or Alameda to Jack London Square via the San Francisco Bay Ferry<br />Parking: Underground parking is available on Water Street (under Plank Restaurant) with entrances on Broadway and Franklin. Valet parking is also available at the Broadway entrance from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour at Left Bank Jack London Square
Multiple dates available
Mon - Sat - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy Hour is the Best Hour! Raise your glass and toast to Happy Hour! Our tasty bites and libations are sure to make your day. Enjoy a delicious spread of mussels, cheeseburger or grilled pork belly sliders, or even a short rib poutine when you visit during Happy Hour, available everyday from 3-6 PM. Cheers!

Popular dishes

SHRIMP COCKTAIL$19.00
housemade cocktail sauce, lemon
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
AHI TUNA TARTARE*$19.00
avocado, cucumbers, fried shallots, Espelette pepper, toast points
STEAK TARTARE*$18.00
capers, shallots, Dijon

SOUPS & SALADES

FRENCH ONION SOUP$13.00
Emmenthal, croutons
SOUP DU JOUR
Chef's seasonal selection AQ
BEET SALADE$16.00
arugula, radish, goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette
SALADE VERTE$15.00
butter lettuce, fines herbes, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette

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$19.00
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 A.Q.
SALMON*$32.00
French lentils, roasted red pepper, shallots, capers
HALF ROASTED CHICKEN$28.00
pomme purée, jus de poulet
FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH$21.00
Espelette honey, root vegetable remoulade, bread and butter pickles, chili aïoli, brioche, pommes frites
GRILLED PORK CHOP$30.00
spicy white bean and red pepper cassoulet, sautéed kale, Madeira pork reduction, fines herbes
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI$26.00
Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, pomegranate, lemon beurre blanc

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 533 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Left Bank - Jack London Square offers a charming waterfront dining experience with traditional French cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "wonderful staff," while enjoying the "beautiful view" of the marina. Perfect for brunch or happy hour, it's a "gem" in Oakland, though service can be slow on busy days.

533 Reviews

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Caryn
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went for Thanksgiving. Felt like cafeteria food. Skimpy salad, icky bread & what must have been Safeway desserts. No wonder, the place wass permanently closing the next day!
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Benjamin
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Thanksgiving pre fixe menu was a huge disappointment. We sat 15 minutes before even getting water. There was an absurd wait between course, each of which was colder than it should have been, except the pie which had clearly just been pulled from the freezer and had little flavor. Courses were missing ingredients listed on the menu, and the Brussels sprouts were mushy. My n.a. Cocktail was very good, and that was the only bright spot.
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Joel
Hawaii
11 reviews
vip
2.0
11 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Just ok. They didn’t seem to go to far to make it a special night. Wouldn’t recommend
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Holly
San Francisco
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Waiter late about 30 minutes to our table . Dining very early! Salad came with no dressing or pomegranates as per menu, and very salty. Soup was good still salty. We asked for a water bowl for our quiet dog and it never came. Salmon was way over cooked and dry. No validated parking waiter told us it’s validated on the street which was already free as it’s a holiday and after hours? No silverware had to ask each time? We were given giant spoons for eating desserts which were small pies? No dessert fork? Had to ask for rolls and butter. Asked for coffee after dinner never offered and it finally came but was burnt! No non fat or whole available
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Gary
San Francisco
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
A nice place to have a Thanksgiving dinner that’s catered to you with restaurant service
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Macey
New York City
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Happy was great. Also had a delicious beet salad. The quietness was enjoyable.
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David
San Francisco
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful dinner for Beaujolais Nouveau day. We started with salad verte and fried calamari followed by lobster bisque and ended with 1lb moule frites that all was in a garlic, wine & spinach sauce. We ended with a very large & delicious tart au citron with fresh raspberries. Thank you all.
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded 5 days ago
Hello David, Thank you for your kind words and the perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dinner with us. We're especially glad you loved our moule frites and sauce with lobster bisque! It's wonderful to know that our garlic, wine, and spinach sauce hit the mark for you as well. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience and your feedback is a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back to Left Bank - Jack London Square soon! Best, The Management Team
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Elena
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and happy hour deals were great but I was disappointed by my main. I got the catch of the day and there were pin bones in my fish, it was pretty salty, and some of the vegetables were undercooked.
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Carolynn
San Diego
134 reviews
5.0
134 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Charming - loved the olives- great wait staff. Happened on this through Open table
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on November 13, 2024
Hi Carrie, Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for taking the time to share your experience at Left Bank - Jack London Square. We're thrilled to hear that you loved our olives and found our service delightful. It's always a pleasure to know that our efforts to provide a great dining experience are appreciated by our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon for another delightful experience. Best wishes, The Management Team
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Kaylah Sterling
San Francisco
93 reviews
vip
5.0
93 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful outdoor space. Delicious food Great service
Left Bank - Jack London SquareResponded on November 11, 2024
Dear Kaylah, Thank you for your wonderful review! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best regards, The Left Bank Jack London Team
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FAQs

Left Bank - Jack London Square offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (510) 459-4500.

Left Bank - Jack London Square is rated 4.4 stars by 533 OpenTable diners.

Left Bank - Jack London Square does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Left Bank - Jack London Square

55 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94607

Additional information

Cross street
Webster St and Embarcadero W
Neighborhood
Oakland
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Wed–Fri 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, French American, Contemporary French / American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Public transit
BART stop: 12th Street/City Center (you will need to walk at least 12 blocks from Downtown Oakland or take a bus)Bus lines: Take the free Broadway Shuttle along Broadway from Uptown to Jack London SquareTrain: Travel by train to get to the heart of Jack London Square with AmtrakFerry: Take the ferry from San Francisco or Alameda to Jack London Square via the San Francisco Bay FerryParking: Underground parking is available on Water Street (under Plank Restaurant) with entrances on Broadway and Franklin. Valet parking is also available at the Broadway entrance from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chris Ahr
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.leftbank.com/
Phone number
(510) 459-4500
Catering
Need catering for a special event? Have Left Bank help you host! We have several catering levels to offer - from quick drop boxed lunches to full service multi-course meals, Left Bank can customize service to your exact needs. Please contact our events team at (510)459-4500, or visit our website www.leftbank.com
Private party facilities
Planning an event? Create memories at Left Bank Jack London! We have several private and semi-private spaces available to reserve including options for indoor or outdoor dining. Left Bank will gladly customize a lovely event of any size!
Private party contact
Tiffany Blake: (510) 213-8066

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Left Bank - Jack London Square

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Happy Hour at Left Bank Jack London Square

OYSTERS

NIÇOISE SALADE

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN

CHARCUTERIE & FROMAGES

CHARCUTERIE$24.00

L'ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES$21.00

APPETIZERS

SHRIMP COCKTAIL$19.00

PRAWNS PROVENÇALE$20.00

CALAMARI FRIT$19.00

OYSTERS*$24.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*$19.00

STEAK TARTARE*$18.00

SOUPS & SALADES

FRENCH ONION SOUP$13.00

SOUP DU JOUR

BEET SALADE$16.00

SALADE VERTE$15.00

CLASSIC ENTRÉES

NIÇOISE SALADE*$29.00

STEAK FRITES$38.00

BEEF BOURGUIGNON$38.00

PETRALE SOLE$32.00

MOULES FRITES$19.00

CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER*$22.00

F.O. BURGER*$27.00

CHEFS PLATS

CATCH OF THE DAY

SALMON*$32.00

HALF ROASTED CHICKEN$28.00

FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH$21.00

GRILLED PORK CHOP$30.00

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI$26.00

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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