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Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA
Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

Left Bank Menlo Park

4.1
4.1
2849 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

  • 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
  • Valentine's Day 2025

    14 Feb 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!
    Valentine's Day 2025 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 2,849 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

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    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Left Bank Menlo Park offers a charming Parisian bistro vibe with "excellent food and ambiance," highlighted by dishes like beef bourguignon and "delicious French onion soup." The atmosphere is often "fun and comfortable," with attentive service and a relaxed setting, making it a "go-to" spot for many diners.
2,849 Reviews
  1. Susan

    San Francisco

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server - who has been at Left Bank for a long time, was simply fabulous. They even brought my lunch companion a birthday cake with a candle. Everything was very good (expensive, however, but that is getting to be the norm).

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  2. Don

    VIP

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good, service was rather lackluster. restaurant was very cold inside which made dining uncomfortable. Not on a par with Left Bank at Santana Row. I won't be back.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Don, Thank you for your feedback. While we're glad you enjoyed the food, we’re sorry to hear that the service and dining environment did not meet expectations. We understand that comfort is key to an enjoyable experience and regret that the temperature impacted your visit. Your comments will be shared with our team to improve both service and ambiance. We appreciate your honesty and are sorry to hear you won’t be returning, but we hope you might reconsider in the future. If there is anyway that I may be of service in changing your mind please call me directly at the restaurant at 650-473-65423

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  3. rhoda

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    12 reviews

    1.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    food was not very good. eggs benecidt had spinach on top of muffin and made it very soggy, hollandaise sauce did not taste good, ham was grey in color, looked like safeway packaged ham..and all was cold. several people ordered this.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Rhoda, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your Eggs Benedict did not meet expectations. Quality and presentation are very important to us, and we regret that your dish was not up to our standards. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will review these concerns with our kitchen team to ensure improvements. Your experience matters, and we hope to have the opportunity to serve you a much better meal in the future.

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  4. Sandy

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I was surprised to see music set up in the big dining room at 6pm. We wanted to talk so sat outside. All servers seemed to be maxed out even though the main dining room was nowhere near full.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Sandy: Thank you for your feedback. We understand that a quiet dining experience is important, and we apologize if the live music impacted your visit. We also regret if our service felt stretched—we strive to provide attentive and seamless hospitality at all times. Your comments are valuable, and we will review our scheduling and service flow to improve. We appreciate your patience and hope to welcome you back for a more enjoyable experience.

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  5. Renee

    VIP

    San Francisco

    70 reviews

    4.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The menu is a classic bistro menu and usually just one special. They have perfected the entrees, so all are good choices, depending on your mood. We live in town, so frequent often throughout the years. My only disappointment this time was the lackluster service. Our server was suited more for a diner, and did not have the professionalism of a nice restaurant. I had to wait or get someone else, 3 times for miscellaneous things-a spoon, ordering dessert, checking on our entree, etc. I don't think she had exposure to a nice restaurant, but with proper training, she could improve. It did definitely diminish our experience, unfortunately.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Renee: Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your experience. We’re delighted that you enjoy our menu and appreciate your kind words. However, we sincerely regret that the service did not meet expectations during your recent visit. Providing attentive and professional hospitality is a priority, and we apologize for the delays you encountered. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will address this with our team to ensure proper training and improvement. We appreciate your patience and hope to provide a seamless experience on your next visit.

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  6. Carolyn

    Central Coast

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Server didn’t come to take order until a long time later. Overall, food was good. Service could be improved.

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  7. Oscar J

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, steak frites was awesome. Service was a bit slow but friendly,
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the steak frites. We appreciate your patience and will work on improving our service speed while maintaining the friendly atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

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  8. Jordan

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok, but the spot is really nice and the staff were super friendly and made it a very nice evening!
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 26 January 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Jordan! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your evening at Left Bank Menlo Park. It's always our goal to provide a pleasant experience for our guests. We're glad you appreciated our friendly staff and felt it made your evening special. We're always working on improving our food and service, so your feedback is valuable to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes. Darvin Aragon. General Manager

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  9. Monte

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food& ambiance & music, but service was very sterile & sparse!
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 26 January 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Monte! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our food, ambiance, and music at Left Bank Menlo Park. However, we're sorry to hear that our service didn't meet your expectations. We strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment for all our guests, and we regret that we fell short in this aspect during your visit. Your feedback is valuable to us and we'll certainly take it into account as we continually work to improve our service. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  10. Robert

    VIP

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 21 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I took my wife to Left Bank and we had mussels and salmon. The salmon and lentils were excellent. We also had a glass of sparkling wine which was very good. My son wanted steak frites so we ordered that to go which he loves. Overall very good experience. We used the inKind app to pay for it for extra savings.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on 26 January 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Robert! We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had a great time at Left Bank Menlo Park and enjoyed our mussels, salmon, lentils, and sparkling wine. It's wonderful to know that your son loved the steak frites and that you saved on takeout with the InKind app. We strive to provide a wonderful dining experience for all our guests, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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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 4.1 stars by 2849 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 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Additional seating options

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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