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Left Bank Restaurant

4.8
4.8
798 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
The Left Bank Restaurant has been a Vail staple for over 48 years. A classic French restaurant, The Left Bank serves the finest and freshest cuisine prepared from scratch daily. Select an amazing wine at a fair price from our world-renowned wine list to accentuate your meal experience. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Champagne, and a vast selection from around the world will surely please your palate. Join us for a journey through the French countryside while tucked in the Rocky Mountains!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    French, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (970) 476-3696

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Jean-Michel Chelain

  • Catering

    The Left Bank Vail will cater in your home with a full staff for small or large parties.

  • Private party facilities

    The Left Bank welcomes private parties and small groups up to 95 people. Please contact us directly for details.

  • Private party contact

    jean michel chelain: (970) 476-3696

  • Neighborhood

    Vail

  • Cross street

    International Bridge, Checkpoint Charlie

  • Parking details

    Park in the Vail Village Parking Garage

  • Public transit

    Solaris

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 798 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver / Colorado

    Romantic

  • Denver / Colorado

    French

  • Mountains

    Great for fine wines

  • Mountains

    Romantic

  1. HeatherG

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The setting is lovely and service top notch. However the food was wildly overpriced, making it hard to enjoy. The escargot was almost inedible due to too much garlic and parsley and the french onion soup was bland. We won't be back.

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  2. Wafigo

    New England

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    local gem with outstanding wine list, real find for us

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  3. LeighF

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff is amazing and the wine list is incredible. Recommended wines are always wonderful. Tomato soup in puff pastry and lemon soufflé are 2 of my favorites.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice if incredibly pricy. Amazing service and delicious food

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    The prices are in the stratosphere! The $80 Dover Sole is now $149! They sell it as for 2 people to share but it’s really not that much fish. It’s good but not for the price. Like most restaurants in Vail, there’s a lot of gouging going on. They just count on the new crew coming through each week. A captive tourist audience willing to pay the ridiculous prices because they’re starving. This insanity needs to end!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food for all courses! Lots of good specials and a detailed wine list

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  7. LizaV

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best French food! And the service is fantastic, waiters are so attentive and kind. The Sommelier was terrific and wine delicious. Recommend Highly!

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  8. MilenaK

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, beautiful ambience and delicious food.

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  9. DDDD

    DO NOT USE

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I visit The Left Bank a couple of times a month. It is definitely the best restaurant in Vail. The food is excellent and the staff are great.

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  10. ChrisH

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was amazing (but expensive!) Staff was super friendly. Would def. recommend if in Vail!

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  11. Ross

    Washington DC

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Impeccable service and exceptional quality. A real treat while in Vail!

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  12. Jason

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent excellent place

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  13. SarahR

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and an exceptional delicious dinner. We look forward to our next dinner at The Left Bank. Sally Rogers

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  14. Rbdiner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service!

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  15. BillS

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Attentive service with a lovely attitude. Andy was a wonderful maitre de and helped to seat us in a cozier place to enjoy an intimate family meal and.Conversation.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Guadalajara

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Best restarant in town!!!

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  17. DDDD

    DO NOT USE

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Last night, my wife and I had the puff pastry shell lined with spinach, filled with fresh lobster, shrimp, asparagus, served with a creamy saffron sauce. It was excellent. In our opinion, Left Bank is the best restaurant in Vail.

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  18. TeriK

    New England

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really phenomenal. I’ve never left an OpenTable review, but this one deserves it. Food was pricey but impeccable. The bartender was amazing. She made mock tails for the kids- I would have loved them myself. Really a highlight of our vacation. Stellar.

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  19. SarahF

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! The Dover Sole and Steak were both phenomenal. Attentive service

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  20. JamieB

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, amazing service. Will go back again!

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  21. EEats

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service and food were exceptional from start to finish!

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  22. FloridaFan

    Orlando

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    TLB never disappoints. Can’t wait for our next visit.

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  23. Frito

    Orange County

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful setting and decor. White tableclothed tables well spaced. Every dish was superb.

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  24. eatalot

    Los Angeles

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The blini with smoked salmon was amazing , the bread and escargots also amazing the seafood pastry halibut and short ribs all excellent the bouillabaisse was generous with list of seafood but a bit bland and the soufflés and pear tart amazing

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  25. tonyc

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was the best meal we had in Vail. Amazing !

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  26. DDDD

    DO NOT USE

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife and I visit the Left Bank about once a month. In our opinion, it is the best restaurant in Vail. The food is outstanding and the staff is fantastic!

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    True genuine French! Food quality was excellent, nice service, however when asked about kids menu, they didn’t warn us that ‘kids steaks’ would be full price filet mignon and also made us a rude warning re one of our kid’s short cry, stating we will be asked to leave… good choice for adult-only, unlimited budget dinners. Very expensive! Expect at least $200-300 per person…

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  28. RuthF

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our 2nd visit this winter. Excellent. Our friends truly enjoyed.

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  29. Susank

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was fabulous!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great ambiance, food and service!

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  31. Antonio

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Food was not what I expected. You can do better in many other places in Vail

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  32. DiveDJ

    Chicago

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Left Bank, amazing as always. We've been dining there for 21 years, each time we ski Vail. Cocktails-superior, wine list - deep in French wines ❤️, culinary creative and classic at once. Service perfect.

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  33. MRJR

    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal, well timed delivery of courses, very professional wait staff, excellent wine list, overall a wonderful experience.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Muy buena comida

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  35. SylviaM

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great lace and food

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Mexico City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    El lugar es muy bonito y son atentos, pero la comida es buena nada extraordinario y no vale la pena pagar el alto costo.

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  37. AllaZ

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Great service Food is avarige

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  38. DavidM

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience1
    Wonderful food. Amazing…some of the best in Vail. First time there and was impressed by the food. Too bad about the rude Maitre d who managed to make the entire experience uncomfortable. If you want a snooty vibe…this is your place.

    1 person found this helpful

  39. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service

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  40. KennethK

    Denver

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great wine selection. Foie Gras and escargot were great. Had a wonderful special Beef Wellington. Excellent meal overall.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Left Bank Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-3696.

Left Bank Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 798 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Left Bank Restaurant

183 Gore Creek Dr., Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Cross street

    International Bridge, Checkpoint Charlie

  • Neighborhood

    Vail

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon–Sat 3:30 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Vegetarian / Vegan

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Park in the Vail Village Parking Garage

  • Public transit

    Solaris

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jean-Michel Chelain

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (970) 476-3696

  • Catering

    The Left Bank Vail will cater in your home with a full staff for small or large parties.

  • Private party facilities

    The Left Bank welcomes private parties and small groups up to 95 people. Please contact us directly for details.

  • Private party contact

    jean michel chelain: (970) 476-3696

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