Petite Left Bank

Name: Petite Left Bank
Address: 1696 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA, United States, 94920-2500
Telephone: (415) 910-1010
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (447)

$31 to $50

French

1696 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920-2500

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2 people

May 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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. 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. Seating along the sidewalk under the bistro lights feels like a true French cafe and the fire pit offers a cozy hangout to enjoy French bites and cocktails.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Bistro, Café
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(415) 910-1010
Website
https://www.petiteleftbanktiburon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1696 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920-2500
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

Mother's Day 2024
May 11, 2025 only
Nothing says "je t'aime" like a truly great meal, oui? Express your love with an exquisite meal this Mother's Day! Indulge the special mother figure in your life with a delightful and authentic French dining experience at Petite Left Bank. We'll be serving our regular Brunch/Lunch menu from 10 AM until 4 PM. We're also serving the below 4 Course Dinner Prix Fixe from 4 PM-9 PM: 4 COURSE PRIX FIXE 115 per person excludes beverage, tax, and gratuity FIRST COURSE choice of Zuckerman's Farm Asparagus or Chilled English Pea Vichyssoise SECOND COURSE choice of Roasted Chioggia Beet Salad or Little Gem Salad THIRD COURSE choice of Painted Hills Filet Mignon or Agnolotti or Local Halibut DESSERT choice of Amaretto Pound Cake or Chocolate Mousse
Mother's Day 2025
May 11, 2025 only
This Mother’s Day, whisk Mom away to the heart of Paris for a chic and spirited celebration filled with French charm, seasonal indulgences, and all the joie de vivre she deserves. Special Menu Additions Brunch Only (until 3 PM) LOBSTER BENEDICT – $31 Maine lobster, buttery croissant, poached eggs, classic hollandaise, roasted potatoes Available All Day DUNGENESS CRAB SALAD – $35 Fresh Dungeness crab, mango, avocado, cucumber, arugula, honey mango vinaigrette LAMN SHANK – $38 Braised lamb shank, creamy polenta, Swiss chard, rich lamb jus Raise a glass, savor every bite, and make this Mother’s Day très magnifique. *Reserve now—tables fill fast!*

Popular dishes

FRENCH ONION SOUP$14.00
Emmenthal, croutons
ESCARGOTS$13.00
Pernod garlic butter
SHRIMP COCKTAIL$19.00
lemon, brandied cocktail sauce
STEAK TARTARE*$22.00
capers, shallots, Dijon
CHEESE FONDUE$21.00
Brie, blue, and goat cheese, Madeira wine, crudité
RAW OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL*
market selection
- 1/2 Dozen$24.00
- Dozen$45.00
Chicken Liver Mousse$17.00
toast points, traditional accompaniments

Salads

Add to any salad: grilled chicken 8 | shrimp 4 each | Ahi tuna* 15

BEET SALAD$16.00
arugula, radish, goat cheese, honey mustard vinaigrette
SALAD VERTE$14.00
butter lettuce, fines herbes, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette

Sandwiches*

add bacon, avocado, or fried egg 4 each

LOBSTER ROLL
butter poached lobster, brioche roll, French fries
AHI TUNA BLT$25.00
seared ahi tuna, avocado, tomato, lettuce, wasabi aïoli, toasted levain, French fries
AMERICAN CHEESEBURGER$23.00
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, Dijonnaise, French fries

Entrées

SALAD NIÇOISE*$31.00
seared Ahi, haricots verts, olives, potatoes, tomatoes
MOULES FRITES
steamed mussels, spinach, white wine, Pernod garlic butter
- half pound$18.00
- one pound$31.00
CASSOULET$35.00
white beans, pork butt, pork belly, Toulouse sausage, garlic sausage, duck confit
PAN SEARED PETRALE SOLE$34.00
sautéed spinach, capers, brown butter
SALMON*$34.00
roasted potatoes, grilled asparagus, sauce vierge
ROASTED HALF CHICKEN$29.00
mashed potatoes, chicken jus

STEAK FRITES*

STEAK FRITES*$38.00
skirt steak, sauce Béarnaise
PETITE FILET MIGNON$34.00
sautéed spinach, Bordelaise, French fries
NEW YORK STEAK$45.00
sliced New York steak, peppercorn sauce, French fries

Sides

BREAD AND BUTTER$5.00
FRENCH FRIES$9.00
GARLIC FRIES$11.00
SAUTÉED SPINACH$9.00
MIXED GREEN SALAD$7.00
GRILLED ASPARAGUS$13.00
MASHED POTATOES$9.00
HARICOTS VERTS$11.00

What 447 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Marin
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Petite Left Bank delights with its "excellent service" and "amazing food." Guests rave about the "delicious French onion soup," "perfect ambiance," and a charming French bistro feel. The attentive staff ensures a welcoming experience, while dishes like filet of sole and lobster Benedict are crowd favorites. Ideal for romantic dinners or special occasions.

447 Reviews

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aaron VIP
Los Angeles4 reviews
1.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Waiter took 25 minutes to actually take our order, very noisy kids nearby, food (sole petrole) served in a plate of grease , overall horrible dining experience.
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Kim
San Francisco25 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The lobster Benedict delicious and their hollandaise sauce is the best. They make the very best onion soup. The hash with egg is extremely delicious as well. You really can't wrong though...
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Diane
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was thrilled to see Arturo is still working there. He is a hard-working, sweet man! Our waitress was very attentive as well. The filet of sole is delicious!
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Marcia
San Francisco9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and friendly staff~highly recommended!
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Thomas
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Left Bank Petite was accommodating in finding us a booth table where we could enjoy the meal and had delightful conversation w/o much effort. Food was good, service was first class. Overall, a pleasant experience.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We loved Victor our server. Super nice and attentive!
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Mary
San Francisco36 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was absolutely fantastic. Every single course we ate was wonderful. All the staff and waiter were so kind and attentive. Could not have had a better evening
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Claude VIP
San Francisco108 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very well received by the staff. The escargots, the sole, and the filet mignon were all excellent. The dressing for the green salad was a little too thick and could have used some vinegar to make it thinner and more interesting. The cappuccinos were not hot enough. But overall, it was an excellent lunch.
Petite Left BankResponded on March 2, 2025
Thanks for visiting us, Claude! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Petite Left Bank. It's great to know that our escargots, sole, and filet mignon hit the spot! We appreciate your feedback on our green salad dressing and cappuccinos, and we'll definitely take it into consideration. We're glad that overall, it was an excellent lunch for you. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team
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Beryn
San Francisco1 review
4.0
Dined on February 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Service was great; friendly and attentive. Food was good, but the restaurant was very noisy. There were 8 vivacious women having dinner together and were very loud, so much so that other diners had to speak louder to be heard, which raised the volume. All the surfaces of the restaurant are hard surfaces so nothing is absorbing the noise. My guest and I found it difficult to converse. As a result, we decided that we'd come here only in the warm weather when we can sit outside.
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Chad VIP
San Francisco23 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Well prepared food. Great service. Not crazy about the tv, but other than that it’s a cute spot for a casual date.
Petite Left BankResponded on February 16, 2025
Hello Chad, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. We look forward to welcoming you back for another casual date soon! Best wishes, Petite Left Bank Management Team
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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 447 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.