Left Bank Santana Row

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Address:
377 Santana Row, Suite #1100
San Jose, CA 95128

Neighborhood:
San Jose

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Cuisine:
French

Price: $30 and under

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Left Bank Santana Row Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.leftbank.com
Phone: (408) 984-3500
Hours of Operation: Monday: 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday - Friday: 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday: 11:00am - 11pm
Sunday: 10:30am - 10pm

Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from opening until 2:30pm
(lunch menu also served)

Happy Hour offered Monday - Friday
4:00pm – 6:00pm and 9:00pm - close
(bar only)
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: French
Executive Chef: David Bastide
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Planning a special event? Create memories at Left Bank. We have several private dining rooms and spaces available. Each room offers something special. Choose from four private spaces, both indoor and outdoor.Please contact our Events Coordinator, Caroline Latorre-Herning: 408.984.4229, or cherning@leftbank.com, or visit us at www.leftbank.com.

Getting there

Cross Street: Cross Street: Stevens Creek
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: Free public parking to patrons.

A word from Left Bank Santana Row

Left Bank is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie located in San Jose's vibrant Santana Row. Open since 2003, Left Bank transports guests to a quaint brasserie in Paris, where diners feast upon classic French cuisine in a charming brasserie setting along the boulevard, where people watching is at… its best. Inside, the wonderful energy of an authentic French brasserie is in the air. Boasting Santana Row's largest bar, Left Bank is a place to see and be seen.

The large, casual elegant main dining room offers everything from a family table of 20, to a quiet, romantic table for two. The open exhibition kitchen provides onlookers a window into the magic our chefs create. Whether simply sipping a pastis or enjoying a full meal, diners capture the true feeling of the Rive Gauche in Paris.Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerOutdoor Dining
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

Diner Reviews

"We arrived 15 min before our reservation and though it was not full, were told to wait. Once seated, it was another 10 min before our waitress met us, and then only to apologize and make us wait another 10 min. For took forever to get to us and everything else was dead slow. Others near us were having the same, frustrating experience. The waitress seemed over-worked. She was doing her best but probably had too many tables. Food was very good. No complaints there. I like this restaurant, but will go when I have a lot of time to kill."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"We enjoy the food for sure. But the last few times we were there the service has not been so great."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"Due to weather we ate inside. Wonderful food as always but much too loud."
Dined on 3/2/2014
"I love, love, love the food here. It's good quality food you can count on again and again. However, during this last visit, the service was really sub-par! I had made a reservation ahead of time, and still had to wait 25 minutes for my table. Once seated, the server poured water and left us with a nearly empty water container to refill our own glasses. The only other time we saw the server was to take our order and ask for the check. When she brought my wine, she poured it in a dirty wine glass that I moved to the side on our table before I could ask for a clean glass. She took it away and returned momentarily with a glass of wine...I have no idea if it was the same glass or not. She didn't say a word."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Been here once before & enjoyed the service & food. This time we were a large group of 14 & got a table in the back & we were often forgotten about. There was one other table in there with us who happened to be friends with the chef so they go a lot of attention- not that way for us at all. Our server was doing her best but she & her support staff were just swamped. We did not get water or bread or wine opened for a long time-she was just overwhelmed. She really tried but this was a big mistake on the management. They let down 14 new potential diners that get asked...what did you do on nye? I remember responses from previous years & this one did not add up. I might return but not w/a large party & not for NYE & not in that back room...ever."
Dined on 12/31/2013
"Overall good experience and service, however we had to wait (5-10 min) for a table when we show up on time for our reservation: although restaurant wasn't that buzy"
Dined on 2/27/2014
"This was absolutely lovely lunch. The service was friendly and timely, the ambiance nice and not too loud – (during lunch time), and the food was good."
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Entertaining out of town guests, one from the east coast & the other from Europe We had a wonderful experience, the outdoor seating, the attentive service, the great menu, & the piece de resistance, Cafe Ligeois! I'm going to return just for that dessert selection!"
Dined on 2/25/2014
"I always love the Left Bank. My favorite drink is White Lightning. Refreshing and a bit spicy. The fries are great. The tartare (steak in winter, tuna in spring/summer) is always fresh. There is usually a good vibe, and sitting outside people watching is always entertaining. The service is consistently great. It's a place I know I can go if guests are in town or for my usual happy hour with a friend."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"I'm so sad to report that the Left Bank restaurant, which has always been a favorite restaurant, has gone down hill. I booked a table for 6 people, my wife and 4 friends, for dinner last Monday night and it was a complete disaster! The before dinner drinks were very poor with little or no alcohol. We ordered appetizers and entrees. The appetizers arrived within minutes and no sooner had we started on the appetizers our main courses arrived! I was very upset, but I didn't want to make a fuss and ruin the evening. while eating the entrees, we did comment on how average the food was - not very good at all. It just was not an enjoyable dining experience and I will never, ever return!"
Dined on 2/24/2014
"they changed the menu and while the food is still good i miss the old menu. i am not a fan of skirt steak and that is the only steak option they have which was disappointing. the food was still good and solid....just not a fan of the menu anymore."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Good spot for special occassion or brunch. All of our entrees were perfectly cooked. Our waiter, Noah, provided great service. He even took the time to give our mom a special birthday treat right before we were ready to leave (we'd forgotten to mention beforehand that it was her b-day). My only complaint was that we'd called ahead for outdoor seating to accommodate our dog, but it was given away when we arrived. They said they do not guarantee seating."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"The fondue is great, coq au vin was nice, though the server had a hard time serving it (he should just bring it and not try to dress the dish), but the dessert was a pity, the ice cream for the profiteroles was OK (not outstanding but OK), however the choux was dry, I'm sure it had been frozen or was baked more than one day before, I couldn't eat them."
Dined on 2/21/2014
"I was thrilled when a Left Bank opened in San Jose. Santana Row isn't my favorite place due to the awful parking experience I have almost every time I go, but Left Bank is worth the hassle. My family of 6 plus my in-laws had a late lunch on a Saturday and the food did not disappoint. The kids were happy with their choices from the kids menu - salmon, grilled ham and cheese with tomato bisque, and a cheese burger. We were there for my mother in law's birthday and we scored points with the oysters and escargot. No one complained about their meal and we all left sated. I had the pheasant and spaetzle which was perfectly cooked. The only note I had was that it needed a touch of salt. We will be back!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"We have eaten at Left Bank quite often and the food and service has been great. On this occassion we made a reservation for 5 people, when we got there they said would be a few minutes, after about 15 min they tried to seat us in the back section where two tables had been pulled together, chairs on one side, bench seat onthe other. After complaining they put us at a round table in the front section which we had passed to get to the back. Will return as we enjoy the food but in the future will make it clear when reserving where we want to be seated."
Dined on 2/19/2014
"This restaurant is so easy to love. I think just about anyone would love it and it feels like a special place."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Mom (early Valentine's Dinner). It started out a little bumpy. It was not busy when we arrived and we had rerservations. But, it took longer than it should to be seated. I had put down we would like to be seated by the window in my reservation request and they did not seem to have read the request. It was a little frustrating to start out the evening like that, and than got a server who was let's say very dry in her service and not smiling or making the dining experience enjoyable. In fact it was the rerverse. I was very tempted to leave, but only decided to stay as I had brought my mom there for the Chocolate specials for Feb. *Note: Our server did finally warm up and was friendly towards the middle of the service."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Great food and service, although pricey. $222 for 6 people for lunch and two of them only had Iced eea, two a glasss of wine and two 1 cocktail each."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"If you are a fondue lover, the cheese fondue pairs very well with a glass of Red. We went to A belated Valentine's Dinner, we had to wait just a little longer than our reservation but everything worked out well. I would reccomend the Cream Brulee and Cheese Fondue. Here's too Good Eats!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Very chaotic and extremely noisy during this prime time once a year, but worth the experience with someone you love and care about. You can speak freely or express yourself without being embarrassed in your first impressions or afraid your neighbor at the next table will hear!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Ordered steak frites. Cooked prrfectly. Wasn't too fond of the burgundy but I can't fault the rwstauramt fot that. We love this place and will be back."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"We met four friends to get caught up Food was wonderful The service was exceptional However it was noisy and hard to hear the conversations But would recommend and would return M"
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Excellent as usual. Loved the Saint-Jacques and the filet mignon. Great French brasserie atmosphere."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"I brought my girlfriend here for the third Valentine's Day in a row. Unfortunately, Left Bank was truly not up to the excellent par established in previous years. While there were excessive delays with seating and food, the main course was the biggest problem: the formerly fantastic filet mignon and lobster were this time both served overcooked and rubbery. The lobster tail that had previously accompanied the filet was replaced with the random bits of meat from the claws and legs. Such fare is simply unacceptable for a Valentine's Day prix fixe menu. As a longtime customer, I've only ever had good experiences with Left Bank, so I'm left wondering what went wrong."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Our seats were just next to the open kitchen and it was too noise with chefs shouting and plates slamming inside the kitchen. We were screaming to hear each other in order to communicate with each other and waiters. In addition, many other customers sitting around the same vesinity had to finished the dinner as soon as possible since their ears cannot tolerate the level of noice around them. We can see all the guests around the same area want to run away from the restaurant and the noise from you kitchen really ruined the Valentine dinner for many couples. We are very dispointed with our experience at your restaurant."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Got an email asking how my experience was. I rarely review but I wanted to take the minute to say it was just ok. Went on valentines day and all I can say is that is was just ok. To me it's maggianos for French food."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"With a rather fancy menu and higher prices, I expected the food to be up to par. Unfortunately the flavor and quality of the meal didn't quite measure up. I have dined on much better meals at the same price point. The service was excellent. The staff checked on us frequently."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"If you're thinking about taking a trip to Paris because you're craving French food, save time and airfare by dining here. This is authentic French food at its finest. On your way to the table you overhear conversations in French. On the menu you find classic French cuisine. As a connoisseur of French Onion soup - perfect. The Truite Amandine (trout) - perfect. I could keep going. You can't miss with this diverse and innovative menu. The service is attentive. Our waiter, Roy, was great. In addition to a great wine selection, they have some innovative twists on cocktails that are flavorful and crave-able. Save room for dessert. Sometimes "French" portions can be small, but not here - they are just right. You leave here fully satisfied. Enjoy!"
Dined on 2/9/2014
"This used to be our favorite spot in Santana Row. But the last visit we brought out of town guests and were embarrassed by the incredibly poor service. It might have just been the waiter we ended up with, but it was so incredibly bad I would think twice before bringing a guest."
Dined on 2/9/2014
"Nice place if you want to party with your friends. A bit too loud for nice evening out with a small group."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"Food quality is good, so is the taste. Food is a bit heavy, and so is the price."
Dined on 1/9/2014
"The table had STEAK TARTARE FRITES for starters, someone had the burger , SALADE DE CHAIR DE CRABE DORMEUR, VINAIGRETTE À LA MANGUE. I had SANDWICH DE POULET everything was very good...My bride had the best entree and it turns out to be the most amazing grilled ham and cheese sandwich on the planet CROQUE MONSIEUR jambon de Paris, Emmenthal cheese, mornay sauce, seasonal salad "Croque Madame" with sunny-side-up egg (add 1.75) Trust me, spend the extra 1.75...Our waiter put out a less than chilled bottle of Chenin Blanc, we asked for and received a different one with out any fuss or grief...great service nice place for a Saturday 90 minute late lunch"
Dined on 2/1/2014
"I keep giving this restaurant a chance to impress me but every time I come here I'm disappointed. The service was really bad. The servers kept going through the door next to our table and letting the cold air come in. We asked several times if they could stop doing that but they didn't seem to care at all. It was easier for them to go through this door than to go around so basically they didn't give a damn. I won't be coming back here."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"We have dined here often and are never disappointed. Be sure to make a reservation even for lunch as they get busy with drop-in business - it's so easy with the OpenTable app! The food is French bistro fare, portions are reasonable and the choices remain standards with a few specials. The bar is great and they have some very tasty and unique drink choices."
Dined on 2/2/2014
"I really like Left Bank in general but twice now I've made a reservation, showed up on time and had to wait. Today we booked for arrived a few minutes early and were seated at 20 minutes after we arrived, 15 minutes after the reservation time. I don't see the point of making reservations when the wait time is this long. No indication was given that it would take so long and there were several unused empty tables at the back that were not in use."
Dined on 1/26/2014
"Went to have dinner with my daughter, had steak tartar and butter lettuce salad both 8/10 quite reasonable and good tasting. The main courses were OK but not great. Skirt steak 7/10, pork 5/10-meat chewy and dry, polenta is good. Service was efficient and prompt. Price is a little high for what you get for the main course."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"Every dish I have ordered has been delicious. I love sitting outside as there is always lots of activity passing by. Look forward to returning soon."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"We had a 7pm reservation for party of 5 on Thurs. We arrived at 7 promptly as a party of three-- two less. The restaurant was about 40% full. The entire back portion by the kitchen was empty. We waited until 7:15 at least to be seated even though the place was empty AND we had a reservation. When we inquired about the status of the table, we were given a rude response of "I'm working on it" from the hostess Brittany. We immediately asked for the manager to be sent over when we were seated. After being seated, we saw the hostess go get the manager. The manager came out, but walked around the entire restaurant avoiding us. I grabbed a waitress and asked if that was the manager and if so, send her over. Horrid experience. Will not visit again."
Dined on 1/23/2014
"Overall, not bad. The food is always good. Ample portions, served hot and tastes good. Unfortunately, the wine arrived after the entrees! Oops! It's a basic that the wine is typically served before or just slightly ahead of the meal. Really awkward! They also use alternate servers (your waitperson doesn't bring your food). I HATE THAT!! The waiter took the order, so he knows what each person orders. When someone else brings it, they ALWAYS have to ask who has what. Really?? Why is this necessary? Is the waiter really that busy? Please break this pattern and have the waitperson serve the food. Nothing extraordinary here. It's a good restaurant in a nice setting. I miss the days with professional wait-staff."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Really enjoyed the location at Santana Row. The food was prepared nicely and beautifully. Service was great. I would definitely go back."
Dined on 1/19/2014

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