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Left Bank Menlo Park, Menlo Park, CA

Left Bank Menlo Park

4.3 (2880)
$30 and under
French
635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
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.

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
  • 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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
  • Father's Day 2025

    Jun 15, 2025 only
    Celebrate Dad with classic French flair, a lively brasserie vibe, and exclusive Father’s Day specials made for indulgence. Whether it’s brunch, lunch, or dinner, make it a day to remember with great food, great wine and great company. Open from 10 AM-8 PM; also serving our regular Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner menus. BRUNCH MENU ADDITION served open to 3 PM PAPA'S BURGER AND A BEER 34 cheese, bacon, sunny side up egg, pommes frites, pint of draft beer DINNER MENU ADDITION served 3:30 PM to close ROASTED PRIME RIB 48 potato gratin, grilled asparagus, au jus Sommelier's Suggested Wine Pairing Domaine de la Tour du Bon, Bandol, Provence, FRA 2019 25/glass *Please note: Happy Hour will not be available on the holiday
    Father's Day 2025 Photo

Private dining

Offers

  • Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park

    Multiple dates available
    Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:15 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:15 PM,Fri - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:30 PM,Sat - 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:30 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 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 2,880 people are saying

Left Bank Menlo Park reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.0Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Peninsula

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Left Bank Menlo Park offers a delightful dining experience with a "lively atmosphere" and "great ambiance." Guests praise the "excellent service" and highlight the "delicious and fresh" calamari. The bistro menu features classic dishes like steak frites and onion soup. Outdoor seating provides a "nice setting," and live music enhances the experience.
2,880 Reviews
  1. Jeffrey VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Expensive and not good. Overcooked. Under seasoned. Weird combinations with frisée and spinach.

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  2. Mira

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A Bit Disappointed This Time, But Still a Favorite! Left Bank in Menlo Park has long been one of our go-to spots: a true old-time favorite with charm and a consistently lively atmosphere. That said, our experience last night wasn’t quite up to the standard we remember. The restaurant closes quite early, which made the evening feel a bit rushed, and the noise level made it hard to hold a conversation. Sadly, the food also didn’t quite hit the mark this time around. Still, we have so many fond memories here, and we’re hopeful this was just an off night. We’ll be back again soon!

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  3. Gary

    San Francisco Bay Area44 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had dinner with friends and thought this would be a nice outdoors place to dine. First problem is getting our waiter to the table. After some time he came around and was pretty good after. The food was not to Roland Passots standards. Both fish dishes came out luke warm. My friend said the steak was ok. I had the cassoulet and in the description it was supposed to include duck confit...I looked and looked and could not find the duck. Presentation was underwhelming too. The escargot were tiny and broken up into pieces, wow not even enough garlic! Won't be going here again anytime soon. Roland get your restaurant together. Think La Folie!

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  4. nancy VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We met friends for Happy Hour on Memorial Day and sat outdoors. Service and food was excellent. we had anticipated we would order from the regular menu as well, but the Happy Hour offerings were so delicious and surprisingly large that we were too full to order more. Especially enjoyed the fried Calamari - it wasn't greasy at all and super fresh. Drink options were great and the service was so attentive. I've need to the other Left Banks in Marin and I can't say I know their Happy Hour menus are all consistent, but this one is a hit.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on May 28, 2025
    Hi Nancy, We're thrilled to hear that you and your friends enjoyed your Memorial Day celebration at Left Bank Menlo Park! It's wonderful to know that our service, food, and drink offerings hit the mark for you. We're especially glad you enjoyed our fried calamari and appreciated the attentive service. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  5. Henry VIP

    London42 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    West Bank Bistro is a fab place for lunch... particularly on a warm sunny day when you can eat outside.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on May 28, 2025
    Thanks for the review, Henry! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your lunch at Left Bank Menlo Park on a warm sunny day. It's fantastic to know that our outdoor seating is your favorite spot for dining. We always strive to provide our guests with a fantastic experience and your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to your next visit!

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  6. Alexandra

    California Central Coast1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food outstanding price outstanding service nice decoration .

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  7. paul VIP

    Hawaii48 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent as usual. It was nice to have music, but not that music. We could not talk to each other over the loud trumpet and we seated in the far back. Quiet music would be an absolute joy and addition.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on May 28, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, paul! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Left Bank Menlo Park. It's always a pleasure to know that our food and service met your expectations. We appreciate your feedback about the music and seating arrangements. We'll certainly take your comments into consideration as we continually strive to enhance our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  8. Colin VIP

    Hawaii12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice setting for outdoor dining. Our waitress was excellent. The food quality was quite good but the portion size on the duck a l’orange I ordered was ridiculously small.
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on May 28, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Colin! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our outdoor setting and found our service excellent. We're sorry to hear that our food portion size didn't meet your expectations. We appreciate your feedback and will certainly take it into consideration. We hope to see you again soon at Left Bank Menlo Park!

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  9. John VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Left left Bank never disappoint, good menu, good service always a great experience
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, John! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at Left Bank Menlo Park. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed our menu and found our service to be excellent. We always strive to provide our guests with a memorable experience, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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  10. David

    San Francisco Bay Area8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great service very nice ambiance Will be back soon again
    Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on April 30, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, David! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, service, and ambiance at Left Bank Menlo Park. We strive to provide a top-notch dining experience for all our guests. We're already looking forward to your next visit. See you 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 4.3 stars by 2880 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 48 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Left Bank Menlo Park

635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Doyle
  • Neighborhood
    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
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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