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(415) 927-3331
507 Magnolia Ave
(Ward Street)
Larkspur,
CA
94939
37.9363
-122.5353
added by Tiffany Maleshefski
Last updated 12.02.09
What People Are Saying About Left Bank Larkspur
The Editor
Tiffany Maleshefski
Citysearch
Left Bank is like the Il Fornaio of French food: solid, straight-ahead regional comfort food served in a pleasant atmosphere, all at a very reasonable price. At this Larkspur location (there are sister restaurants around the Bay Area), an inviting palette of creams and browns provide a backdrop for a menu that’s exotic enough to make you feel like you’ve treated yourself to something special, but not so exotic that finicky palates will feel put out. Savory tarts are prepared with cracker-thin Alsacian crusts, and can be topped with broccoli rabe, fontina, and hunks of garlic, while the beouf…
06/14/08
Aweful Service, mediocre food
by wineanddinesf at Citysearch
We had a 7 pm reservation and didn't leave the restaurant until 10:40 - and not by choice. The service was terrible, from the incredibly rude waiter in the bar area before we were seated, to the scantily clad dressed hostess to the ridiculous waiter, the experience was horrible. We were served dirty glasses (chunks of things left on the glass and lipstick - yummy). They served us incorrect entrees. My beef burgandy with fingerling pototatoes was fatty and had 1 pototato that was 1 inch long. The cheap and tacky paper cover on the table (why bother with table clothes if your are going to have tacky paper over it???) was destroyed and we had tons of dirty dishes and glasses on our table for the entire 3 hour meal. It took over 3 hours and we ordered our main courses in the beginning when we ordered our appetizers. They also made mistakes on our bill and charged us for things we did not receive.
06/17/07
Good Atmosphere, Terrible Service
by tossa at Citysearch
While the food can be inconsistent but usually pretty good, the service is consistently bad! We have had a few poor experiences with the service there, but today was the worst. The moment we walked in the door (right on time for our reservation) the host and a waitress started bickering at each other complaining that she has too many tables and do not put us in her area. This was in front of our party of 4 people for brunch. The restaurant was about 1/4 full and we sat there for over 15 minutes before a waitress showed up and asked "so, what do you want?" She didn't offer drinks to start out or if we had any questions. We didn't see her again until she dropped off the check. We have been going to Left Bank for years always hoping that one day the service will start to get better, but sadly I think it has seen rock bottom and we will not be returning.
- Pros: Good Atmosphere
- Cons: Terrible Service
07/12/06
Great if you like seafood
by emilysph at Citysearch
This is a great place to go if you like seafood. Nice ambience. I had the onion tart, which was delectable, although pricey.
- Pros: Good place for seafood and cocktails
- Cons: parking might be tricky
The Details on Left Bank Larkspur
The Extras:
Left Bank is also working with CleanFish to make sure that their menu remains eco-friendly and safe.
Fun Fact:
Chef Roland Passot's first restaurant, La Folie, is a San Franciscan culinary landmark.
Happy Hour:
Come to the bar weekdays from 4pm-6pm for deals on drinks. Those on the wagon should try the house made lemonade, especially the mint-basil version.
On the Menu:
Any meal here can be made memorable by simply ordering the profiteroles: puffed pastries, filled with ice cream and served with a boat of chocolate sauce for drizzling or straight-up dunking.
Category:
Restaurants, Banquet Rooms, Catering
Payment Methods:
Gift Certificate, American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Notable Chef, Lunch Spot, Notable Wine List
General Info:
Open 7 Days
