Left Bank Santana Row

4.3

5363 Reviews

$30 and under

French

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

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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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(408) 984-3500
Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Need catering for a special event? Have Left Bank help you host! We have several catering levels to offer - from quick drop boxed lunches to full service multi-course meals, Left Bank can customize service to your exact needs. Please contact our events team at srevents@leftbank.com, or visit our website www.leftbank.com.
Private party facilities
Planning an event? Create memories at Left Bank! We have several private and semi-private spaces available to reserve including options for indoor or outdoor dining. Left Bank will gladly customize a lovely event of any size! Please contact our events team at srevents@leftbank.com, or visit leftbank.com
Private party contact
Charice Parnello: (408) 320-5133

Location
377 Santana Row, Suite #1100, San Jose, CA 95128
Neighborhood
San Jose
Cross street
Cross Street: Stevens Creek
Parking details
Free public parking to patrons.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Left Bank Santana Row Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 3:15 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 3:00 PM - 9:30 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 Truffled Popcorn, Cheeseburger or Grilled Pork Belly Sliders, or even a Short Rib Poutine when you visit during Happy Hour, available Monday through Friday from 3-5 PM. Cheers!

Popular dishes

OYSTERS*$21.00
half dozen raw market selection
L'ASSIETTE DE CHARCUTERIE ET FROMAGE$26.00
housemade chicken liver mousse, saucisson sec, selection of cheeses, traditional accompaniments
ESCARGOTS$14.00
Pernod garlic butter
CHEESE FONDUE$16.00
brie, blue, and goat cheese, Madeira wine
CALAMARI FRIT$19.00
lemon, fennel, peppers, Dijon vinaigrette
PRAWNS PROVENÇALE$21.00
tomato, Niçoise olives, basil, capers, Pernod garlic butter
STEAK TARTARE$19.00
capers, shallots, Dijon
AHI TUNA TARTARE$19.00
avocado, cucumbers, fried shallots, Espelette pepper, ciabatta

SOUP AND SALADS

FRENCH ONION SOUP$12.00
Emmenthal, croutons
ASPARAGUS SALAD$16.00
sauce gribiche, fines herbs
SALADE LYONNAISE$15.00
frisée, lardons, poached egg
SALADE VERTE$13.00
butter lettuce, fines herbs, shallots, Dijon vinaigrette
NIÇOISE SALADE$26.00
seared Ahi, egg, haricots verts, olives, potatoes, tomatoes

BURGERS

RACLETTE BURGER$23.00
Raclette cheese, maple glazed pork belly, red wine braised shallots
CHEDDAR CHEESEBURGER$19.00
lettuce, tomato, red onion

CLASSIC ENTRÉES

MOULES FRITES
one pound steamed mussels, spinach, white wine, Pernod garlic butter
- half pound$28.00
BOUILLABAISSE
rock cod, prawns, clams, mussels, saffron tomato broth
- petite$38.00
TROUT ALMONDINE$29.00
brown butter, roasted almonds, green beans
SALMON$32.00
artichokes en barigoule, aïoli
ROCKY JR. HALF ROASTED CHICKEN$29.00
pomme purée, jus de poulet
BEEF BOURGUIGNON$35.00
red wine braised boneless short ribs, bacon lardons, baby carrots, button mushrooms, pearl onions, fingerling potatoes
STEAK FRITES$35.00
skirt steak, pommes frites, choice of Bordelaise, Roquefort butter, or au poivre sauce

CHEF'S PLATS

CATCH OF THE DAY
Chef's daily offering AQ
HOUSEMADE GRILLED SAUSAGE$21.00
piperade, roasted fingerling potatoes
PEA AND MINT RAVIOLI$26.00
English peas, pea shoots, Parmesan jus
DUCK CONFIT$29.00
pearl couscous, cherries, fava beans, roasted spring onions, fiddleheads
MUSHROOM BOURGUIGNON$28.00
celery root, cauliflower, baby turnips, pearl onions, cavatelli, crème fraîche, crispy onions
GRILLED PORK CHOP$30.00
flageolet bean ragout, carrots, leeks, grain mustard sauce

SIDES

GRILLED ASPARAGUS$8.00
aïoli, fines herbs
ENGLISH AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS$8.00
roasted carrots, mint, tarragon
MASHED POTATOES$8.00
GREEN BEANS$8.00
FRENCH FRIES$8.00
TRUFFLE FRIES$11.00

What 5,363 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Jose / Silicon Valley
Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Left Bank Santana Row offers a charming French dining experience with "excellent service" and a delightful atmosphere that evokes "Paris of the Bay Area." Guests appreciate its "great cocktails" and "delicious food," making it a reliable choice for celebrations. Outdoor seating enhances the vibrant setting, perfect for enjoying a pleasant evening.

5,364 Reviews

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Patrick
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
The food was like something we we get at a cheap buffet, the turkey was cooked well and the gravy was fine, but the rest of the meal was almost not edible.
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Chuck
San Francisco
13 reviews
1.0
13 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Our food was cold, the soup tasted good but was cold. The other dishes were not great. The restaurant was freezing. The device was so slow that it took us 2 hours and 15 minutes to get through our meal. Terrible Thanksgiving!
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Eric
San Francisco
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Reserved an inside table and they sat us outside at night with two elderly people in our group. Apple pie was horrible.
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Don
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
For the first time in my 56 years on earth we decided to eat out on Thanksgiving Day. We made reservations and that worked out well but buck stopped there. Service was poor, made me wonder if the restaurant was staffed by the second or third string team. The food itself was okay but nothing special. Somebody really needs to teach these guys how to make mashed potatoes. It’s a French restaurant after all so they should be no strangers to butter and cream.
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Louise
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We were seated at a terrible table with full view of the cooks. So noisy. The salad had little or no dressing and two pomegranate kernels. Soup fabulous. Dressing was cold and very little gravy on husbands turkey. Portion size of turkey was great! Apple pie would have been better warm. My nonalcoholic “Tropical” drink was not to my liking. So we decided next year to not go upscale in our choice for Thanksgiving as simply not worth the $$$! We are usually quite happy at Left Bank. BTW the service was good.
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Matt
San Francisco
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate the thanksgiving dinner. It was ok. Portions were good, but warm. Salad was bitter and poor apple pie which was more like a breakfast pastry. It was just average food for what we paid. The staff and server were very good and attentive.
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Phyllis
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our Thanksgiving dinner here this year. It was bustling -- I guess a lot of folks didn't want to cook! Everything was excellent. We ordered the prix fixe dinners. Two of us had the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. My vegetarian hubby had the ravioli which he said was delicious. The salad was a great starter -- loved the persimmons. We all loved the butternut squash soup -- there was a certain spice in it that made the soup extra special and delicious. Our turkey dinners were just the right size -- we especially enjoyed the brussels sprouts with lardons. The pie slices were fine -- tasted good, but nothing exceptional. The service was very, very good. Our waiter was attentive and always there for us. All and all a very nice Thanksgiving dinner -- with just a couple ciders, sparkling waters, coffee and including tax and tip it was $400 for three (3) of us. We felt it was worth it.
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Jaime
San Francisco
22 reviews
vip
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and ambience for Thanksgiving dinner was good. Service was a little off but nonetheless we all enjoyed our dining experience.
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Larry
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We sat outside but had heater close by. Server was excellent even though she was very busy on this Thanksgiving day. We both enjoyed the food - all courses. We are long time customers.
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Michael
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Too loud for what we were looking for…not ideal for special occasion. IMO
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FAQs

Left Bank Santana Row offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Left Bank Santana Row also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (408) 984-3500.

Left Bank Santana Row is rated 4.3 stars by 5363 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

377 Santana Row, Suite #1100, San Jose, CA 95128

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Cross Street: Stevens Creek
Neighborhood
San Jose
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
French, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free public parking to patrons.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.leftbank.com/
Phone number
(408) 984-3500
Catering
Need catering for a special event? Have Left Bank help you host! We have several catering levels to offer - from quick drop boxed lunches to full service multi-course meals, Left Bank can customize service to your exact needs. Please contact our events team at srevents@leftbank.com, or visit our website www.leftbank.com.
Private party facilities
Planning an event? Create memories at Left Bank! We have several private and semi-private spaces available to reserve including options for indoor or outdoor dining. Left Bank will gladly customize a lovely event of any size! Please contact our events team at srevents@leftbank.com, or visit leftbank.com
Private party contact
Charice Parnello: (408) 320-5133

Left Bank Santana Row

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information