Left Bank Santana RowLeft Bank Never DisappointsWhether a business lunch or in this case a delayed Mothers Day dinner, as my son had to work on Sunday, it is always a good experience. The food is consistently excellent with new things to try every time. The wine list has something to please everyone.5/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Mother's Day touch!I've eaten at Left Bank many times, and always enjoy it. I was very pleased to see that on Mother's Day they were giving all of the moms a little box of chocolates. It was wrapped in a nice little bow, and was just a classy touch. My mom enjoyed her brunch very much.
Great experience!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMJust fit us inWe didn't plan to have dinner at Left Bank. But the restaurant we had reservations at had run out of food shortly after sitting down to our 7 PM reservation. Fortunately, The Left Bank could seat 5 of us immediately, which is remarkable considering it was Mother's day!
The service was great, even though the restaurant was packed. The food was great too, I had the Beef Stew, which had great fresh peas to top it off! The only complaint I heard at the table was that a hamburger was over cooked, but, I'd claim that is the risk you take when you order it medium-well. Drinks were also nice, though the "infused bourbon" drink I had didn't mention what it was infused with. Turns out it is habanero, which was a bit of a surprise :)5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat Brunch Spot!!I have been to The Left Bank a few times for brunch and for dinner and it never disappoints. I love that it's located on Santana Row, so there are people about, great shopping, and a buzz in the air. The food is great and so are the Bloody Mary's. I would reccommend this restaurant to anyone but don't go if your watching your calories.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMMany visitsWe have been eating at this restaurant at least 6 times a year since it first opened. We find the food to be delicious, reasonably priced, and the restaurant has a comfortable ambience. We have gone there for casual dining, for special occasions, and have never been disappointed.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMBombBest steak I've ever had, great first date at a real restaurant with my new girlfriend!5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMHard to get a table on a busy nightEven with reservations, getting a table is never easy.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMSantana Row's neighborhood bistroIt's easy to forget that Left Bank is in a neighborhood that has homes. Lucky residents. Though the quality of service has ebbed and flowed through the years it's stabilized as a friendly spot with attentive service. The food has been consistently flavorful, served while it is hot. The daily specials bring excitement to a menu that would otherwise get boring. The star of tonight's specials was the apple cake with crispy bacon and sea salt caramel, well worth the $8 price tag. It put an exclamation point on a simple dinner of our favorite items -- cheese fondue, tossed green salad, and pommes frites.5/3/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat for Special OccasionsWe celebrated our Silver Wedding Anniversary, and we had a great time.4/30/2013 12:00:00 AMLovely restaurant, large selectionLovely restaurant, large selection of excellent food and attentive service.4/29/2013 12:00:00 AMKelsey, our server, was greatKelsey, our server, was great and attentive! We had the fondue appetizer which is a must have! My friend and I split that along with the steak salad and truffle fries. Everything was fabulous! You must sit on the patio and people watch!!4/27/2013 12:00:00 AMEarly in the day, they acceptedEarly in the day, they accepted my "Open Table" reservation for 10, a last minute get-together for parents of now-college students who graduated from high school together last year. Over the course of the afternoon, the number rose to 22, and the folks at Left Bank were wonderful, understanding and accommodating. They moved us to the empty private banquet room, quiet and inviting for all who hadn't seen each other since last year. Service was top-shelf, gracious and complete. Food, as usual, was excellent. A memorable experience!4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMOutside Dining at Left BankWe had dinner outside in the front, and had an amazing experience. The food, wine and service was excellent. Enjoyed the pork belly appetizer and for our entrees, the duck and risotto respectively. {This is the best restaurant in town for duck!} With our dinner we had a bottle of the 2008 Petit Manou which is a good value at $50. And finally for dessert we had the profiteroles complete with chocolate sauce. Definitely our go-to restaurant for not only spontaneous lunches or dinners, but also special occasions.4/25/2013 12:00:00 AMJust excellent over and over again!Our server on Satirday evening was truly exceptional. Her personable approach to serving us was very genuine & warm without any hint of being overly-familiar. We had a memorable dining experience!4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMOur first time here and weOur first time here and we enjoyed ourselves alot. We just had a quick dinner because we had movie tickets for a 1930 showing. Everything was delicious and the service was great.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMHappy Work Dinnerreally a great time and we had a perfect table for 10 people4/16/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was great, service wasFood was great, service was great, only down side is the noise was real loud.4/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat atmosphere, food, andGreat atmosphere, food, and service. Just wished that our favorite red wine (Syrah) had not been taken off the menu.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMWe enjoy the specal brunchWe enjoy the specal brunch menu and outdoor seating. We always bring our little dog along.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMSantana Row French BistroSure it's a chain, but the French bistro food was very respectable. We had delicious pate, a basque seafood stew and mussels with frites (ordered a la carte). The food was fresh and well seasoned. Our waitress was excellent - helpful but not obnoxious. We'd definitely go back. Just want to see them add a French 75 to the menu.4/13/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat to celebrate Birthday/AnniverGreat to celebrate Birthday/Anniversaries. I just love this restaurant and its surrounding. Nothing beats Santana Row4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good for Sunday BrunchWe generally have a good experience at Left Bank, and this time was slightly better. Server was excellent. Food very good. Nice recent changes to the wine list and menu. If we're shopping at Santana Row on a Sunday, Left Bank is our go-to for brunch. One of the best choices in Santana Row.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMFrench flavor in San JoseWe've been eating here for years and at the Menlo Park Left Bank before that. We love the food, ambiance and friendly service.4/7/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent tuna tartare appetizer.Excellent tuna tartare appetizer. Skirt steak and lamb shank did not disappoint. Recommended!4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMOur server, Shannon, was great.Our server, Shannon, was great. And my burger was actually cooked rare. Yay4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThis is one of my favoriteThis is one of my favorite restaurants and it never fails to please my dining companions and me. I chose this restaurant for a recent lunch with friends visiting from Europe. It was a big hit and in such a great location for shopping afterwards. Thank you.4/1/2013 12:00:00 AMAnother outstanding holidayAnother outstanding holiday celebration meal at Left Bank. We went to the Santana Row establishment this time. The Ttorro with chorizo was exceptional - the fish and shellfish ingredients meshed well with the lightly spicy red broth, and it was all accented by a wonderful house made chorizo.3/31/2013 12:00:00 AMLunch or Dinner? Choose Left BankThis particular occasion was a business lunch, which was perfect. The service level and quality of food was excellent. My colleague had the specials; sausage and bean soup and coq au vin. There was nothing left in or on either plate so I know he liked it. My Niçoise salad was and is the best in town!! Most times we come here for dinner and I get steak frite, which you must try! Also the best I have had including France. Left Bank is a hidden gem for San Jose, go for lunch or dinner and you won't be disappointed.3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMFantastic food! ExcellentFantastic food! Excellent wine menu. Great French food. I had the mussels which were as delightful as they were in Paris. We also tried the oysters. Everything was delicious and paired with the perfect wine!3/28/2013 12:00:00 AMHad a nice Birthday celebrationHad a nice Birthday celebration with friends. Good service and good food.3/24/2013 12:00:00 AMWe met friends for an earlyWe met friends for an early dinner during the week. The restaurant was busy, but the pace of service was excellent as was the quality of the food.3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMService was incredible andService was incredible and the food was delicious.3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMAs always, a dining treat!As always, a dining treat! I come here to be in a little offshoot of Paris-a bistro, big-sized, but always with a charming ambience. My mussels and fries and spinach salad and profiteroles- all tops!3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMfantastic soups and salads,fantastic soups and salads, nice ambiance and great service. Highly recommend!3/8/2013 12:00:00 AMWe visit Left Bank often,We visit Left Bank often, and every time we are reminded how the hostesses alway sully the experience. Then, we get seated, have a wonderful waiter, consistently delicious food, and we return again. This time was a slight exception because the hostess actually said "hello" and didn't just look at us. The wine list has some very good choices and is varied in origin and region; several nice choices from France and California are even available by the carafe. We much prefer Left Bank for Sunday Brunch than dinner, although the food shines at any time. The oysters are always fresh and highly recommended. Piperade Basque is a brunch favorite.2/24/2013 12:00:00 AMTry the Brussels SproutsFood continues to be great. Tried the Brussels Sprouts side dish, wow!, the best ever!2/20/2013 12:00:00 AMComfortable place with goodComfortable place with good food and friendly service.2/19/2013 12:00:00 AM