Left Bank Menlo Park

4.4 (2939)

$30 and under

French

635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025

About this restaurant

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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.

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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
(650) 473-6543
Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
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
Say “oui” to a fête at Left Bank Menlo Park. Reserve elegant private or semi private spaces indoors or al fresco and let us craft a menu with French flair. Contact events@vinehospitality.com or visit leftbank.com for more information/to book.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025
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

Offers

Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park
2 - 12 people
Multiple dates available
Sun - 11:00 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:00 PM,Mon - Thu - 11:30 AM - 3:45 PM, 3:45 PM - 8:00 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!

OYSTERS*$24.00
Half dozen raw market selection
Jumbo Prawn Cocktail$24.00
Cocktail sauce, lemon
AHI TUNA TARTARE*$21.00
Avocado Espelette purée, fines herbes
FRIED CALAMARI$19.00
Lemon, fennel, peppers, Dijon vinaigrette
CHEESE FONDUE$19.00
Brie, blue cheese, goat cheese, Madeira wine
ESCARGOTS$18.00
Fresh basil fed snails, Pernod garlic butter
BEEF TARTARE*$19.00
Capers, shallots, Dijon
MOULES FRITES
Steamed mussels, spinach, white wine, Pernod garlic butter
- 1/2 pound$19.00
- 1 pound$33.00
Duck Liver Mousse$17.00
Liberty duck liver, pickled red onions, cornichons, herb salad, toast points

Soup and Salad

SOUP OF THE DAY
Chef's seasonal selection
FRENCH ONION SOUP$14.00
Gruyère, croutons
SALADE VERTE$15.00
butter lettuce, fines herbs, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette
WARM GOAT CHEESE & FIG SALAD$18.00
Jambon de Paris, grilled red onions, mixed greens, vanilla vinaigrette
SALADE LYONNAISE$19.00
Frisée, baby spinach, bacon lardon, poached egg, warm bacon vinaigrette
NIÇOISE SALAD*$31.00
Seared ahi, egg, green beans, olives, potatoes, tomatoes
BREAD AND BUTTER
Baguette, Straus butter
- half$5.00
- whole$9.00

Steak Frites

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK$68.00
10 oz Flannery 28 day dry-aged New York strip steak, French fries, choice of béarnaise or bordelaise sauce
SKIRT STEAK$39.00
8 oz skirt steak, French fries, choice of béarnaise or bordelaise sauce
HANGER STEAK AU POIVRE$46.00
8 oz Flannery hanger steak, three peppercorn crust, French fries, brandy pan sauce

Entrées

Trout Amandine$31.00
Green beans, almonds, brown butter
SALMON*$34.00
Roasted Brussels sprouts, kabocha squash beurre blanc, sage
PAN ROASTED CHICKEN$29.00
mashed potatoes, chicken jus
DUCK CONFIT$32.00
Liberty duck leg, lentilles du Puy, brunoise, frisée
BEEF BOURGUIGNON$42.00
Wagyu beef cheek, bacon, mushrooms, fingerling potatoes
ARTICHOKE RAVIOLI$28.00
Heirloom tomatoes, squash, basil, shaved parmesan
WINTER SQUASH RAVIOLI$28.00
Brussels sprouts leaves, sherry brown butter, toasted chestnuts
Left Bank Cheeseburger*$29.00
Flannery dry-aged 8 oz burger, caramelized onions, Gruyère, tomato, roquette, French fries add bacon or avocado each +4
PRIME RIB FRENCH DIP$30.00
Thinly sliced prime rib, baguette, grated horseradish, aïoli, au jus, French fries

On the Side

MASHED POTATOES$9.00
FRENCH FRIES$9.00
add truffle +3
Sautéed Green Beans$9.00
SAUTÉED SQUASH$9.00
Roasted Brussels Sprouts$6.00

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Left Bank Menlo Park.

4.4

(2939)

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Left Bank Menlo Park was renowned for its "wonderful professional service," delightful atmosphere, and consistently excellent meals. Guests cherished the "live music," "excellent waiter," and memorable celebrations. Though some faced service delays, the overall experience was often praised as "excellent all around," making it a beloved dining spot before its closure.

2,911 Reviews

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Jill Gold
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on June 20, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I love the food here, the ambience, but this time felt rushed along by the wait staff, who took my mothers plate away before she was finished eating - even after we told the waitress she wasn’t done. Ironically, it also took forever to get a glass of wine, despite watching other tables be served. The warmth and calm of prior experiences was missing and I hope that if we go again this hasn’t become status quo.
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Lorrie
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A wonderful ambience led to a relaxing dinner with my son. A great way to share a meal and remember and celebrate my dad.
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Elizabeth Gold
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are so sad to learn Left Bank has closed. Never once did we ever have anything but wonderful professional service, fun bartenders, and consistently excellent meals and Happy Hour appetizers. And the atmosphere will likely never be experienced again. Such a sad loss. 💔
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David Gold
Minneapolis12 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 13, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The food was ok but my steak was overcooked and they tried to charge me twice for their mistake. The server was really not good and that really made the experience worse overall. I’ve been here before but this trip was particularly bad. I’m not sure if the sever was having a bad day but the experience was really not good. The food choices are OK but their portions are quite small for the value/quality. I doubt I would come back.
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JoAnn Gold
San Francisco156 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a celebration for our grandson and his best friend’s family after graduation. Good and service were great.
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on June 17, 2026
Thank you for sharing your celebration with us. We are so glad to hear the food and service were great and that you chose us to host such a special graduation gathering for your grandson and his friend’s family. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you all back again soon.
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Cecilia
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I brought my sister and her husband for his birthday lunch. It was their first time at Left Bank. When we arrived at the restaurant (a bit early for our reservation), we were greeted and welcomed so warmly. They also gave us a table that I requested to be away from heavy foot traffic. The hostess, waiter and two other staff were friendly, courteous and the whole experience was so delightful! We will definitely be coming back.
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on June 12, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your sister’s birthday lunch was such a positive first experience at Left Bank. It’s great to know our team was able to warmly welcome you, accommodate your seating request, and help make the celebration special. We truly appreciate your kind words about our staff, and we look forward to welcoming you all back again soon!
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1RTA
San Francisco12 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 6, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Left Bank experience is "Good food, excellent waiter".
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on June 8, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the food and had excellent service from your server. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back again soon for an even more well-rounded experience.
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Jp
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all around… service was fantastic………………a
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on June 8, 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear everything was excellent and that the service stood out in particular. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Tom Gold
Washington DC1 review
3.0
Dined on June 3, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
50 minutes between ordering and the main course served.
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on June 8, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the long wait between ordering and receiving your main course. That is not the level of timeliness we aim to provide. We understand how important pacing is to the dining experience, and your comments will be shared with our kitchen and service teams for review. We appreciate your patience and hope to provide a more seamless experience on your next visit.
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theresa
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the live music playing very nice enjoyed the dinner
Left Bank Menlo ParkResponded on June 1, 2026
Thank you for the kind review! We're so glad you enjoyed your dinner and the live music. There's something special about great food paired with great entertainment, and we're thrilled it helped make your visit enjoyable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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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
(650) 473-6543
Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
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
Say “oui” to a fête at Left Bank Menlo Park. Reserve elegant private or semi private spaces indoors or al fresco and let us craft a menu with French flair. Contact events@vinehospitality.com or visit leftbank.com for more information/to book.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
635 Santa Cruz Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025
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

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Left Bank Menlo Park

About this restaurant

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Happy Hour at Left Bank Menlo Park

Hors D'oeuvres

OYSTERS*$24.00

Jumbo Prawn Cocktail$24.00

AHI TUNA TARTARE*$21.00

FRIED CALAMARI$19.00

CHEESE FONDUE$19.00

ESCARGOTS$18.00

BEEF TARTARE*$19.00

MOULES FRITES

Duck Liver Mousse$17.00

Soup and Salad

SOUP OF THE DAY

FRENCH ONION SOUP$14.00

SALADE VERTE$15.00

WARM GOAT CHEESE & FIG SALAD$18.00

SALADE LYONNAISE$19.00

NIÇOISE SALAD*$31.00

BREAD AND BUTTER

Steak Frites

NEW YORK STRIP STEAK$68.00

SKIRT STEAK$39.00

HANGER STEAK AU POIVRE$46.00

Entrées

Trout Amandine$31.00

SALMON*$34.00

PAN ROASTED CHICKEN$29.00

DUCK CONFIT$32.00

BEEF BOURGUIGNON$42.00

ARTICHOKE RAVIOLI$28.00

WINTER SQUASH RAVIOLI$28.00

Left Bank Cheeseburger*$29.00

PRIME RIB FRENCH DIP$30.00

On the Side

MASHED POTATOES$9.00

FRENCH FRIES$9.00

Sautéed Green Beans$9.00

SAUTÉED SQUASH$9.00

Roasted Brussels Sprouts$6.00

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