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Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

Left Bank Menlo Park

4.3
4.3
2829 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 473-6543
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Our Salles De Amis is a beautiful private mezzanine. You can choose to overlook the main dining room from the balcony, or enclose the room completely with our lush velvet curtains. The sunny yellow walls, warm mahogany accents and vividly colored French posters make this the perfect setting for your occasion. Set up however you wish, the room is large enough for a party of 60, yet intimate enough for a smaller group of 10 or 20. Have a much larger group? We are happy to close the entire restaurant. Contact our Events team at 650.473.6543 or mpevents@leftbank.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining at Left Bank Menlo Park’s is ideal for business meetings or presentations, birthday parties cocktail receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, showers, and any other occasion requiring a lively environment and memorable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Mario Canela: (415) 226-6653
  • Area
    Menlo Park
  • Cross Street
    Doyle
  • Parking details
    Public lots nearby.
  • Public transit
    The Menlo Park CalTrain stop is only two blocks away.The ECR SamTrans is 1 block away.
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve 2024

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Join us on Sunday, December 31, for a festive celebration filled with delicious cuisine and vibrant holiday décor, featuring multicolored balloons and streamers. Hours: 12 PM – 8 PM Menus: From open to 4 PM: Regular All Day Menu From 4 PM to close: Four-course prix fixe holiday menu ($85 per person, excludes beverage, tax, and gratuity). Items from the prix fixe will also be available à la carte. A reduced regular à la carte menu. (Note: Happy Hour will not be offered on New Year’s Eve.) Celebrate the new year with great food and a lively atmosphere. Reserve your table today!
    New Year's Eve 2024 photo
  • Live Music (Every 1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month)

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the winter season with live music in our dining room at Left Bank in Menlo Park! Join us on the first and third Fridays of each month, from 6-8 PM, and wind down your week with relaxing tunes while enjoying friends, family, and of course, fabulous French food! Cheers and see you there!
    Live Music (Every 1st & 3rd Fridays of the Month) photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 - 15:45, 15:45 - 20:15,Mon - Thu - 11:30 - 15:45, 15:45 - 20:15,Fri - 11:30 - 15:45, 15:45 - 20:30,Sat - 11:00 - 15:45, 15:45 - 20:30
    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 Short Rib Poutine, Moules, Calamari Frit, Sliders and more when you visit during Happy Hour, available every day from 3-6 PM at Left Bank Menlo Park. Cheers!

    Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park photo

What 2,829 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Left Bank Menlo Park offers a charming outdoor patio and "great service" in a "lovely" downtown location. The menu features French classics like beef bourguignon and French onion soup, with "delicious starters and main courses." Although service can occasionally be slow, the overall dining experience feels akin to a "Parisian bistro," perfect for a "relaxing" meal.

2,829 Reviews
  1. Zeempa

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding desserts! Food was very good, service was prompt and friendly.

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  2. Jo Ann

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The steak was overdone despite our request for medium well but was immediately replaced. We asked for milk or cream and coffee and server said they don’t have cream or milk. Otherwise everything was good.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Jo Ann, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Left Bank Menlo Park. We apologize for the overcooked steak and the missing cream and milk. We always aim to deliver the best quality and service to our guests and we're sorry if we fell short this time. Your feedback is valuable and will be used to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best Regards, The Management Team

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  3. Maryam

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The waiter refused to get me a hot coffee and claimed that how their coffee maker makes coffee “COLD…”

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  4. Herman

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun dinning experience. The bar was lovely and decor well done. The live band was playing during the dinner for four on Friday, 12/20. The cocktails, beer, and wine selection were nice, appetizers tasty, and the mains were well prepared and portioned.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded 7 days ago
    Hello Herman, Thank you for your wonderful review and for rating us so highly! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our live band and our bar area. We're glad you found our cocktails, beer, and wine selection to your liking. We're also glad to know that you found our appetizers tasty and our mains well prepared. We strive to provide an enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, Darvin Aragon General Manager

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  5. Rachel

    San Francisco

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really like this place, the food is good and the service is on point. The two times that we ate here there was a party upstairs so it was a little noisy but overall a really good experience.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 18 December 2024
    Thanks for the review, Rachel! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Left Bank Menlo Park. It's great to know that our food and service met your expectations. We're sorry about the noise, but glad that you still had a good time regardless. We look forward to serving you again soon. Best wishes, Darvin Aragon General Manager

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  6. lynn

    VIP

    San Francisco

    44 reviews

    2.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    What a disaster! We went to an early dinner, so it was not yet crowded for a Friday night. Our waiter seemed eager to please but was not very experienced. He brought my husband's soup before we even received our cocktails. We never got the bread we ordered. The sole was so overcooked that it was literally mush. First time that I've sent a dish back to the kitchen. I asked for soup., thinking that the waiter would explain the issue in the kitchen and bring it quickly. My husband was finished with his meal before I got it. When I asked the waiter why it took so long, he suggested that we not dine on the weekend. On the plus side, their French onion soup is always delicious, and my husband enjoyed the beet salad. The music was also great, but overall, a disappointing meal. I understand that restaurants are having a tough time these days, but for a restaurant that has been around a long time, we expected much better.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 9 December 2024
    Dear Lynn, Thank you for your candid feedback. I'm sincerely sorry your experience fell short of expectations. It's clear we missed the mark in several areas — from timing of dishes to the quality of your meal — and I deeply apologize for these lapses. While I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the French onion soup, that doesn’t make up for the other shortcomings you encountered. We’re committed to improving and will address these issues with our team immediately. We truly value your loyalty and would appreciate the chance to provide you with a better experience in the future. Warm regards, Darvin Aragon General Manager, Left Bank Menlo Park

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  7. Katya

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great job my party enjoyed the food and the live music.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 9 December 2024
    Dear Katya, Thank you for leaving a review. I'm thrilled you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Best wishes, Darvin Aragon General Manager

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  8. Tim

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Table service was very slow, and we arrived early before the restaurant was busy.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 11 December 2024
    Thanks for the feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience with our service. We strive to provide a seamless dining experience, and we apologize if we fell short this time. Your feedback is important to us, and we will certainly take it into account as we continuously work to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience. Best regards, Left Bank Menlo Park Management Team.

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  9. Susan

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The beef stew was very good, the duck was good, but cold. The service started out slow but got better.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 6 December 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beef stew and found the duck to your liking, though we’re sorry it was served cold. That’s definitely not the standard we strive for, and we’ll address this with our kitchen team to ensure all dishes are served at the perfect temperature. We appreciate your patience with the service, and we’re happy to hear it improved as your visit went on. We’ll continue working on providing a more seamless experience from start to finish. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide an even better experience next time.

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  10. Jeff or Lovinda

    VIP

    San Francisco

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and a classic French-inspired menu.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 5 December 2024
    Dear Guests, Thank you for your feedback and for recognizing Carlos’ excellent service—it means a lot to us. I’m sorry to hear the onion soup and cheeseburger didn’t meet your expectations, and I appreciate your note about the drink pricing and pours. Your insights are valuable, and I’ll share them with our team as we strive to improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide a better experience on your next visit. Best regards, Darvin Aragon General Manager Left Bank Menlo Park

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FAQs

Left Bank Menlo Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 473-6543.

Left Bank Menlo Park is rated 4.3 stars by 2829 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Left Bank Menlo Park

635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Doyle
  • Area
    Menlo Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:30 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public lots nearby.
  • Public transit
    The Menlo Park CalTrain stop is only two blocks away.The ECR SamTrans is 1 block away.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (650) 473-6543
  • Catering
    Our Salles De Amis is a beautiful private mezzanine. You can choose to overlook the main dining room from the balcony, or enclose the room completely with our lush velvet curtains. The sunny yellow walls, warm mahogany accents and vividly colored French posters make this the perfect setting for your occasion. Set up however you wish, the room is large enough for a party of 60, yet intimate enough for a smaller group of 10 or 20. Have a much larger group? We are happy to close the entire restaurant. Contact our Events team at 650.473.6543 or mpevents@leftbank.com
  • Private party facilities
    Private dining at Left Bank Menlo Park’s is ideal for business meetings or presentations, birthday parties cocktail receptions, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, showers, and any other occasion requiring a lively environment and memorable experience.
  • Private party contact
    Mario Canela: (415) 226-6653
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