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Lobster Frites - Petite Left Bank, Tiburon, CA

Petite Left Bank

4.4
4.4
296 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Petite Left Bank is a traditional French café and bistro set in the heart of Marin County, in the charming downtown area of the coastal Tiburon peninsula. Like its sister restaurant Left Bank, Petite Left Bank is named in homage to and inspired by the iconic brasseries of La Rive Gauche, the southern or “left bank” of the River Seine which winds its way through the center of Paris. Petite Left Bank is a modern and approachable setting, and at the heart of all the space has to offer Tiburon is a French café, an all-day affair where guests can enjoy delicious French pastries, croissants, espresso, coffee, and tea. During the day, handcrafted dishes feature modern flavors and techniques that embrace its French European heritage and elevate the café experience. As the day turns to night, Petite Left Bank transforms into an alluring, lively, and exciting space with bistro highlights that showcase French recipes and classics.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 910-1010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Tiburon
  • Cross street
    Juanita Lane
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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Experiences

  • Joyeux Noël ~ Christmas Eve 2023

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    Celebrate the holidays at Petite Left Bank! Let us attend to every detail as you enjoy a stress-free Christmas Eve dinner with friends and family. Petite will be open in downtown Tiburon from 11 AM-9 PM on December 24th. From 11 am-3 pm, we'll be serving our regular all day and regular brunch menus. From 3 pm-5-pm, we'll be serving our regular happy hour menu only. Then, beginning at 5pm, we'll be serving a holiday-inspired 4 Course Prix Fixe menu for 95 per person as our special Christmas Eve dinner. Come celebrate the joys of the season ~ It's never too early to reserve now!
    Joyeux Noël ~ Christmas Eve 2023 Photo
  • Bonne Année ~ New Year's Eve 2023

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    t's said that the French know how to celebrate, and we couldn't agree more! Take part in the French joie de vivre (joy of living) with Petite Left Bank this New Year's Eve! Say au revoir to 2023 and ring in the New Year with us amidst our vibrant and spirited decor! We will be open from 11 am-9 pm this New Year's Eve. From 11 am-3 pm, we will be serving our regular all day and regular brunch menus. Then, relax with our regular happy hour menu from 3 pm-5 pm. Beginning at 5pm, we will kick off our festive dinner service with a holiday-inspired Four Course Prix Fixe for 110 per person. Celebrate with us and reserve your NYE table today!
    Bonne Année ~ New Year's Eve 2023 Photo

What 296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Marin

    Great for brunch

296 Reviews
  1. Razorback

    San Francisco

    322 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    322 reviews

    Dined today

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit to this location & we loved it! Really nice people, great food, cozy atmosphere...everything we wanted & needed!

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  2. Chris

    Indiana

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Delicious meal in a cozy atmosphere. Loved the salad nicoise and escargot. A perfect date night!

    Petite Left BankResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cute bistro style restaurant. The Bavette steak fritte and tuna tartarre was full of flavors and that Bernaisse sauce was to die for. Only issue was running out of steak to dip in the sauce. My daughter of 7 loved the steak so much she wanted more.

    Petite Left BankResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Check us out for brunch on Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 am! Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  4. Chinois

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was good to good+. The turkey was moist and was very good, the butternut squash soup was very good, the salad was good+, the pumpkin tart was only so-so. Overall, it was good+. I would eat here again if I were in the area.

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  5. TriciaO

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had Thanksgiving dinner here and everything was perfect. Chicory salad, sunchoke soup and a choice of entree. I had the turkey and it was moist and delicious. Probably the best preparation of turkey I've ever tasted. The wait staff were amazing, kind, warm, friendly and efficient. The space is pretty, elegant yet relaxed cafe style. Parking in the lot was easy and a walk out to the water after dinner was a lovely way to end a nice dinner.

    Petite Left BankResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Thank you for celebrating with us truly appreciated. See you soon Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  6. KimS

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We spent a week in Paris this past summer. This restaurant made us feel as if we were back in Paris again. Everything we put into our mouths was perfect. We definitely be back.

    Petite Left BankResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  7. JoanieG

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was perfect… service enjoyable… a lovely meal.

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  8. blm566

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We all enjoyed our meal for the most part. The beef Bourgogne and the Bavette steak were very tasty. The true disappointment was the parpadelle with rabbit. It sadly was bland. I've had similar at other French or Italian restaurants and this was the blandest. The salads were very good as was the steak tartar. Service was very good and attentive. Should have ordered the chicken as I had it once before .

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was superb! And staff pleasant and attentive!! 🎉

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  10. AlexandraJ

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    We come here a couple of times each year and always enjoy it! I ordered the bavette steak frites with bée aise sauce this time, and it was superb. Because we we were celebrating a birthday, our server put in an order for a special chocolate cake, which was delicious—it was nearly a soufflé, but not quite. The sauce was orange and cardamom flavored, and I would come back just for that! The ambience was very festive due to the release of the Beaujolais nouveau that day; everyone was given complementary pours! A great spot with a compact, traditional, well-executed bistro menu.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Everyone was having a good time. Atmosphere was exceptional!

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  12. LindaP

    Hawaii

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quiet as we sat outside / heat lamps worked well !

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  13. Lynne

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Main courses and appetizers were well prepared and presented. We were disappointed in the bread which seemed rubbery and not fresh. Our servers and bus staff were very attentive and professional. I enjoy the atmosphere here and will return.

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  14. JudyC

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was so very good, I really enjoyed my Salade Lyonnaise. Comfortable seating and not crowded for a late lunch on a weekday. Our waiter was great, friendly, helpful and attentive service.

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  15. JuanCarlos

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Waiters were pretty friendly. I received a free dessert for the special occasion. The restaurant is pretty modest. The prices are high. In my opinion I think they should have more options and add more protein to their dishes or make them more interesting to compensate for the modest ambience.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely outstanding food. Stellar on all accounts!

    Petite Left BankResponded on November 14, 2023

    We sincerely appreciate your business and your valuable feedback. Your satisfaction is what drives us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another outstanding experience.

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  17. Dizzy

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Overpriced! Two hamburgers and two cocktails for more than $100?

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great little place in the neighborhood. Solid traditional French food. Fantastic staff!

    Petite Left BankResponded on November 6, 2023

    Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you again and to deliver a five star experience across the board on your next visit! 

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  19. TeresaLovesToDine

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a pleasant, civilized dining experience. The space is well appointed and nicely located. The wait staff was spot on and our six meals came out all at the same time.

    Petite Left BankResponded on November 6, 2023

    Thank you for choosing us and for the incredible 5-star rating. Your feedback motivates us to keep raising the bar and sets the standard for excellence in everything we do. We look forward to seeing you in the near future!

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  20. HappyCustomer

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, great food!

    Petite Left BankResponded on November 1, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  21. Bookgirl

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always top! Service extraordinary and the food consistent and delicious 😋

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carlos was great server, food fantastic, manager nice, atmosphere great

    Petite Left BankResponded on November 1, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  23. KJNS

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Good food, ok service, nice interior, but wine is quite over priced.

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 30, 2023

    Thanks for the honest feedback! We’re constantly striving to improve our customers’ experience, so we’ll definitely take your suggestions into consideration.

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  24. JamesL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We arrived one hour early. Pls correct no show info. Food ok I asked for steak to be done medium . Waiter after initial order asked if I wanted medium rare, I said no, I want steak medium . Would have sent steak back, but already waiting over half hour from time of order.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    No actual greeting or welcome to restaurant… nothing was explained about menu.. Servers constantly cleared dishes while our party was still eating Charged for mediocre half baguette! Took bread plates away as soon as bread was finished - not offering more- just weird and off service Food was ok Sorry wanted to like it more.. Maybe better for lunch

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  26. J123

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It’s badly managed. Here are some examples. They were out butane for their outdoor heaters. The restaurant should not have been out of their most popular salad. Service was only average.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    We ended up leaving after 20 minutes of no one coming to see us after getting seated. There was seemingly 1 server for the entire restaurant. I felt bad for the employees for the poor planning by management

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  28. Deltamc

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 21, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    nice spot, first time there. very busy. the wait service was slow, with the more complex dishes taking a long time to get to the table, not great coordination, maybe our waiter had too many tables...

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 24, 2023

    Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you again and to deliver a five star experience across the board on your next visit! 

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  29. Gail

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very frenchy! Great presentations. Love the menu.

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 24, 2023

    Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We’re glad you had a great experience, and we hope to see you soon! 

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  30. MichaelD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    I was so looking forward to this dining experience, but was sadly disappointed. I'll say that I'm not a food critic, but I know good food, and this was not. We ordered the French onion soup to start. OK, if you're happy with no flavor or onions. Otherwise, just say No. Main courses, again, lacking in any flavor, but swimming in a greasy pool. Wish I had just ordered a burger!

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  31. JenT

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Petit Left Bank is our “go to restaurant.” It’s cozy, fun and love the decor, service and especially the food.

    Petite Left BankResponded on November 14, 2023

    We truly appreciate your continuous support and trust in us. Your 5-star review brightens our day and serves as a constant reminder of why we love what we do.

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  32. William

    Sacramento

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and the service was amazing. We had brunch reservations but we arrived a bit early so we decided to have a drink at the bar. We ended up staying at the bar for our entire visit. Shane, the bartender and server, was warm and welcoming—and made the perfect cocktails. We had a wonderful experience here.

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 18, 2023

    Hi William, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Glad you enjoyed the bar atmosphere here at Petite. Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great spot near Cinelounge and the ferry! Open and airy environment with great French food. Not suitable for children

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 16, 2023

    Thanks for the honest feedback! We’re constantly striving to improve our customers’ experience, so we’ll definitely take your suggestions into consideration.

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  34. OleE

    Los Angeles

    83 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great neighborhood French Bistro in the downtown area of Tiburon. Lots of locals and feels like a hangout for locals rather than tourists. Food great and service enthusiastic if at times slow (restaurant was busy on a Fri night). Recommend for a nice dinner. Onion soup and Steak Frites :)

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 2, 2023

    Thank you for your great review! We hope to see you again and to deliver a five star experience across the board on your next visit! 

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  35. RickE

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 29, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Our waitress, Ana, was terrific!!! Baked oysters were GREAT! Disappointed with all other food, except French Fries: Mussels Muniere - unappealling presentation, no flavor from broth Lobster Roll - tiny portion, did not like the roll; what is the point with the arugula? Special Chicken Sandwich - had to add too much Grey Pupon to get any flavor

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  36. PriscillaEp

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    French and Fun! We ate steak frites while a sidewalk musician sang familiar old songs, mostly in English. On another occasion there I heard a recording of “Je Ne Veux Pas…” three times in a rotation. Steak Frites was perfect and stone fruit galette was a great seasonal dessert. The interior is beautiful. The wallpaper design looks like Tiburon. Best feature, cute chic little dogs quietly waiting under tables for their masters to finish dining. I’m sure these cuties were hoping for a morsel of steak and I hope they each got their wish.

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 2, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  37. RohitA

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. The food and the service was just perfect.

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 2, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 Star* review! We truly appreciate your kind words and support and look forward to serving you with love again soon. Thank you again, Petite Left Bank

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  38. MSF17

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Wonderful bistro experience with escargot and French onion soup. Tipped off with glass of wine, allowed us to reminisce about similar bid to in Paris, not too long ago. Wonderful wait staff. Will go back.

    Petite Left BankResponded on October 2, 2023

    Thank you for the 5-star rating! We appreciate your support and are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us. If you ever have any feedback or specific comments you'd like to share, please feel free to reach out. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.

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  39. DickR

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Good food. Good people. Too rushed. They had to turn our table of 4 in 90 minutes. Uncomfortable all 90 of them.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Very long wait to be seated even with a reservation

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Petite Left Bank offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 910-1010.

Petite Left Bank is rated 4.4 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

Petite Left Bank does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 15 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Petite Left Bank

1696 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920-2500

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Juanita Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Tiburon
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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