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For two star French, try Buckeye Roadhouse in Larkspur. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's been awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence award. Know before you go: this place features live music. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an energetic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a raw bar, a full bar, catering, and brunch. This restaurant is open late. Diners found the food a good reproduction.
4.0 of 5 stars.
We love the Left Bank! We went here for my boyfriends birthday lunch and brought my parents here for dinner when they were in town. I also happen to have a friend from France who comes to Left Bank...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was at the Left Bank Saturday night... They have changed their menu !!They have a few new desserts on the menu too! I sampled them all!!Finally, it's about time they payed attention to the desserts.....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
what a crappy place to eat. the food is only so-so and the service abysmal. went w/ a friend and her 2 yr. old and couldn't get the baby apple juice from the waiter for 10 minutes. all the while...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite restaurant in Marin.Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The food is always great; the service attentive but not in your face -- just right.Jen, the manager, does a superb job and runs a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here about 6 months ago and it was fairly good--good enough to return 2 nights ago when we had an out of town guest. I was more impressed the second time around.I had a bowl of French Onion soup...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was excellent. No complaints there. The waiter was attentive, too. The flys were also abundant. Why they keep the door open without a screen door is beyond me. They make enough to buy a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Marin a long time and have dined at Left Bank many times. Last night's meal however is worth yelping about. lt was really good! My bf and I ventured over there because it was a warm...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We needed a French food fix after watching Julie & Julia. We got it at Left Bank. I've never eaten here before so I can't compare it to how it used to be. Here was our experience.Arrived at 7:30...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best service that I have had in a long time at much "nicer" ( read "more expensive") places. Oh, and the food was good too, again, especially given the reasonable prices. Warning, the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had consistent service here. I love the food and the drinks. Inside and outside dining and parking on the street or across the street at a city lot. Nice location, movie theater a few doors...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great pace. Took wife there before a movie. New to town, three kids. Food was tasty. Mojito was perfect (read not too sweet like most teenage bartenders make them). We had halibut special, salad,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place and my fellow diners loved their food. My bouillabaisse was pretty average, with too much salt and too much Pernod. The crouton on top was tough, not crisp. Having carafes of wine is nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Returned to Marin recently after several years living elsewhere and was looking forward to celebrating Bastille Day at Left Bank. I've just read other Yelp reviewers say Left Bank used to be a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family and I ate here for the 4th of July. Not many restaurants were open so we came here out of sheer hunger. Good thing we did because we were all very pleased! It is currently the restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give this place less than 1 star. Really! I walked in and ordered the french onion soup and the lamb sandwich. I also ordered a water. 10 minutes later my soup arrived and I still had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sit outside. That's where the waiters go to smoke. You can wave for their attention and get better service there.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So I/we have to give it at least a star. We used to love this place, and this was our first visit back since moving back to the Bay Area. Friday evening we were walking in when we noticed the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is at maximum 2.0. The food was maybe a 2.5; I ordered a chicken sandwich that while the flavor was acceptable, came on-time soft French roll sliced in three pieces. Of course when you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wasn't in the mood to eat vendor booth food during the Flower & Food festival so we spotted this place and had our eats here. The calamari with fried onions was just okay, a bit on the salty side....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great about 10 years ago. I took my mom there for mother's day because she has always liked it. Unfortunately we were unimpressed with everything but the hostess (she was great). The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This may have been the worst dining experience I have ever had... well, maybe. Things all started to go south when our waitress arrived, she was a little creepy, and then they continued to get worse...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had the most delicious sandwich at left bank, one that is making me salivate just thinking about it. i sat down to lunch at left bank with a client, and perused the menu. i LOVE lamb. i'm sorry, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"We used to love going to this restaurant . The food was good and it had a (nearly-) unique benefit of being open after 9. The biggest reason that we liked to go, however, was the staff and service....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to eat at Left Bank twice a month, for years, for the Women's Business Alliance meetings before becoming bi-coastal, residing primarily in NYC now. Always return for a meal at the Left Bank...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went for lunch, and you would think that since we went at a slow time, the service would be pretty good, right? Wrong- it took WAY too long to get our food and you have to ask the waiter for more...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be good. I have no idea what happened, but about 5 years ago the food quality and service began to rapidly decline. All of the entrees are extremely salty tasting...never a good...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a pleasant spot for a nice lunch with good wine and fresh French food. I love the salads!
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We arrived during a Sunday mid-afternoon rainfall. We got a table in front of the fireplace. It provided the perfect ambiance for the weather. We had a glass of champaign, the moules et frites and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The night started with cocktails (always good- especially since the cocktails were delicious). Waiting for the other gals, we ordered a French Tart and the Paris Je t'aime which were served in tall...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went for dinner this evening after not having dined there for about 7 years. The food rated 4 stars, but the service brought it down to 3.The husband had steak frites. The steak was tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but the menu options are usually limited. I usually just stick to the salad nicoise, which is reliable. Service is on the slow side.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was my birthday a while ago. Chez Panisse was booked, so the ex-boy asked around work for a good date place and came up with Left Bank, in Larkspur. I was a bit apprehensive because it's a chain...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like this place. It's right down the street from my house, and the food is marginally good. BUT, the service is a C-, at the very best. The servers are pretty snooty, and if you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is where menopausal women in Marin whoop it and drink wine in between carpools and shopping - or bring their daughters to talk puberty or break the ice on a divorce. Not bad for a burger though,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
still boring food..................... yawnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in Larkspur and many times prior to that I ate at the Left Bank at least 3 times a week. I've been a customer ever since the Blue Rock Inn was replaced by the Left Bank. I have great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not my usual hangin turf but friends recommended this place and we were glad we made the trek over here. Luckily got here just on 9 and they had just started a new after 9 prix fix deal which was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went for dinner with three friends. Service was poor (never had water filled; forgot to bring part of the meal ordered), portions were teeny for the price - particularly on the cheese plate and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since the owners brought Scott Howard on board to consult, the menu and the food has gotten much better. The interior is still good - warm and inviting and a great bar scene, but now the food is so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We used to go here at least once a month, on our way between SF & Santa Rosa. The food and ambience are good, but the main reason we went so often was because they allowed our dog on the terrace. When...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this chain for the first time for dinner with 5 others. We had a selection of their dishes and every dish had one component that was quite good, the rest of the dish was so-so. The duck breast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service is always great and sitting outside on a sunny day can't be beat. The food is oh so good, when it's good, but just mediocre at other times. If they were only consistent with their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to The Left Bank for years, and have to say that it is most likely my favorite Brasserie in the Bay Area. The food is absolutely delicious, inspired, authentic and satisfying. After...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun, charming, thoughtful and observant staff. We were extra excited when they remembered our well-behaved little one. Make sure to try a variety of food and share. Great children's selections and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an Alsatian French restaurant. According to four Alsatians, with whom I had the great pleasure of dining this afternoon for a lovely late lunch, this place offers some traditional regional...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Left Bank is probably my favorite restaurant of all time. I would eat there every day if i could. It's too bad I live in San Francisco and go to school in Seattle. Every dish is just mouthwatering....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did lunch here last week, and definitely enjoyed the outdoor seating along the street.Had some Miyagi oysters and the Croque d'Agneau (lamb sandwich) which came with a generous amount of roasted red...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place always looks a bit crowded, so I first dropped by on a rainy night when it wasn't filled. Sat at the bar, and was treated like a visiting dignitary. The cold asparagus salad was crisp and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of going to the Left Bank for my birthday in January. I had a pleasant lunch that was served quickly. In fact, I wanted to stay longer and enjoy the atmosphere. The salad was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Scott howard is changing this restaurant. It was a pleasure to try the many new things he is adding in. Plus I have avoided this place for years due to really bad service; and now he is changing that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Sunday afternoon attracted by their terrace on a warm, sunny day. The hostess who showed us a table did not bother to smile at all, and I felt not really welcome. We were seated without a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A nice change from the usual chain restaurants not that I ever go to them anymore. Easy parking across the street. Great French Bistro items at moderate prices presented by professional wait staff....
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You are all correct. I have eaten at this Bistro style place more than 30 times over the years, maybe 40 times, and some things are consistently off. The service here is at best, uneven, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Date & Time: March 29, 2008 Saturday @ 2PMCompany: MichaelCrowd: MixedAmbience: ComfortableDecor: Bar, Tables and Booths. Lots of great Outdoor Tables.Service: Friendly. Helpful. Efficient....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Left Bank is located in a great building. It has a wrap around outside dining space and the inside space is large with high ceilings and a huge fireplace.When I arrived at the restaurant I had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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I have been to the left bank a few times for brunch and I have never been disappointed! The service is quick and soooooooo delicious! It is also located in downtown larkspur which is a very great location. 2...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so maybe last night as a bad night, or maybe my memory decieved me? The bartender, "Desi" was kinda a fool, and I was told that they were out of bread? Are you freakin kidding me? Out of bread? I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We reserved a week ahead to have Valentine's dinner at Left Bank at 8:15 this evening. When we arrived right on time, the hostess informed us there would be a 25 minute wait. She did not apologize,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the people that need something to soak up the booze after hanging out at the Peso. Order the hamburger and fries togo. Gotta be one of the best burgers in Marin. The fries rock....
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Who takes their kids to a fancy-ish french restaurant? The person who reviewed above a few posts is deranged. I'm not anti-kid, however if I were sat next to a couple with kids at a place like this,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I eat up in Marin, I usually end up with bad service. The Left Bank was no exception. Staff was very inattentive and several times we had to ask the hostess to get our waitress. It cast...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok I gave 2 stars because of the horrible service. I have eaten here a few times and actually like the food and the prices, but the service needs to be changed. The last time I went we stood around...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with the previous yelper below me. The croque madame is one of the best I've had in YEARS! This place really brought "sexy" back with theirs. I think I stopped having them while I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i guess this is sort of a chain restaurant so i want to dislike it, but daaaamn, i've had one of the most orgasmic and perfectly executed croque madame's here -- and this is coming from someone who's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My friends brought us here because they loved it. When we left they were apologizing for the horrible experience we had. The service was god-awful. Three of us were served, waiter forgot to bring...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've waited a long time to write this review because I have always had mixed feelings about the Left Bank. I seem to eat here more often than I should due to someone else always picking this place......
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last week, I for the first time, my friend however had been there many times. Our hostess was a delight, full of quirky personality and a a little something special. When we went it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For French Bistro food it is disappointing. I really wanted to like this place, but the between the wine list the beers on tap, service and the food it was a serious let down. I guess for a chain...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great nicoise salad and onion soup and food in general. Terrible service almost across the board. I have made reservations and still received a bad table even when I arrived early. Waiters are not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good news:The Left Bank was open on a Monday night. No mean feat in my area. Parking was relatively easy.Was able to walk in around 6:30 and the place was pleasantly crowded but not loud. There...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A great place to spend a Sunday afternoon - outside on the patio, dogs allowed, yummy french food, and al fresco here includes fresh air, a small town vibe, little or no traffic. It can be just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I used to like the Left Bank until I had a very bad experience. I had to wait literally 2 hours for a table... on a Wednesday... while I watched two servers eat their dinner at the bar... while the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had the nicest lunch here, Beautiful Chicken Sandwich, Great service, quick, friendly and very efficient. Price reasonable. We will be back!
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really great value for money moules and frites. The coq au vin isn't bad either. If you're fed up with the Italian restaurants in Mill Valley (ie. 95% of the places), then this is a nice change with...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A nice change from the usual chain restaurant with easy parking across the street. Great French Bistro items at moderate prices presented by professional wait staff. Good wine list, prices are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced and vastly overrated (don't those two usually go hand-in-hand?), though the outdoor patio seating is great. As for the service, when I made some suggestions for the brunch menu, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place smells like duck, pork and ribs. If you like any of those things, you'll probably enjoy yourself. If not, you'll be bugged by their fondue, which has wayyy too much blue cheese, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've dined here a few times and have always found the food to be excellent. The French inspired menu can seem a little intimidating, but whatever you order comes out wonderful. The environment is warm...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had to remove my prior review. Now that Scott Howard is the chef the food here is terrific and well priced. We had a marvelous meal here.The appetizer of calamari misto was superb. Best I have...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to like this place, but after several visits here the service that you would hope they have just does not exist. Every time that I come back, I think that the server that I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had the pleasure of going to a special event at Left Bank in Larkspur last night, a dinner with Tyler Florence for the release of his new book. I know it wasn't Left Bank food as it was a prix...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came to this restaurant wanting to love it. I was drawn by the warmth of the environment and the idea of french comfort food... there is a huge fireplace in the dining room with a red "bistro"...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Escape the City without having to drive too far and dine alfresco without freezing your arse off!Though Pizzeria Picco (PP) would be my top choice in Larkspur, the Left Bank is a decent pick if you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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This is a great place to go if you like seafood. Nice ambience. I had the onion tart, which was delectable, although pricey.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This should be 3.5 stars... We went on a Friday night and got a table with ease inside, but there was a wait outside. The food was good - nothing special, but it seems like a reliable place for a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
After having a bad experience at another restaurant the same night (April 22), we stopped in at Left Bank to get dessert and a glass of wine. Sitting at the bar, it was obvious that the bartenders...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seasonal, healthy French cooking. This is ONE chain I'd love to see expand. The Chicken Grand-Mere is fantastic.
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to grab a nice meal. Service is always excellent. Food is very good (not great!) On a cool night, sitting by the fireplace is the best seat in the house.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We actually had such lousy service that we left.Maybe their food's good. We wouldn't know.Apparently, other tables did get to have food brought to them.We just got menus. No bread. No water.After...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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This restaurant is consistent, with a great atmosphere and opulent choices. I would highly reccomend the Spinach salad (or beet salad) and the shellfish pasts. There is something for everyone on their menu all...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can get outdoor dining on a sunny/warm evening that is ideal. Otherwise, the inside dining is good too. They have really good wine lists as well as great martinis! This French/American...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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The food was great - risotto was not too creamy, and the duck was tasty. Really enjoyed the sides, especially the spinach and corn. Service was evenly paced and ambience was just right, though we ate at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2003
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Left Bank is an authentic Parisian-style brasserie located in the historic Blue Rock Inn in the charming city of Larkspur. It is ideal for every occasion from a casual snack on the street-side terrace, to a...
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a late-nineteenth century parisian brasserie is so lovingly evoked here that one would not be surprised to see toulouse lautrec sketching at one of the tables. the food is a good reproduction, too. steamed...
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paris meets marin in this elegant yet expansive venue, where large bistro posters adorn the walls and the fireplace burns brightly...
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undecided...
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left bank is hit or miss at best...
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roland passotis left bank delivers oh-so-satisfying cuisine of the sort that your french grand-mre would cook, but in a setting thatis far buzzier than any grandparentis house. it has high ceilings, so when...
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left bank is an authentic parisian-style brasserie located in the historic blue rock inn in the charming city of larkspur. it is ideal for every occasion from a casual snack on the street-side terrace, to a...
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