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Lobster Frites - Petite Left Bank, Tiburon, CA

Petite Left Bank

4.6
4.6
427 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (415) 910-1010
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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

  • LA Fire Relief

    Jan 17, 2025 - Jan 19, 2025
    In response to the devastating fires impacting the Los Angeles area, we are coming together as a family of restaurants to support relief efforts through World Central Kitchen, an organization dedicated to providing critical food relief to affected communities - help us, help them. Donation Details: Meso Mediterranean: 10% of proceeds from all flatbread sales Rollati Ristorante: 10% of proceeds from all pizza sales Left Bank Brasserie: 10% of proceeds from select classic French dishes LB Steak: 10% of proceeds from all steak entrées Petite Left Bank: 10% of proceeds from featured French specialties Donation Period: Friday, January 17 – Sunday, January 19, 2025
    LA Fire Relief Photo
  • Valentine's Day 2025

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    French is the language of love, and Petite Left Bank speaks it fluently! This Valentine's Day, celebrate amour with unforgettable menus, designed to awaken your inner romantic. We will be open for regular hours on February 14th, serving our regular menus from open until 4 PM. From 4 PM to close, special Valentine's Day additions and wine pairings will be available Treat your loved one to a meal at Petite this Valentine's Day by reserving your table online today!
    Valentine's Day 2025 Photo

What 427 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Marin

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Petite Left Bank offers a charming French bistro experience in Tiburon, with "excellent food and service" and a cozy ambiance. Known for its romantic setting and "delightful atmosphere," it's a great spot for special occasions or casual dining. Standout dishes include steak frites and crème brûlée.

427 Reviews
  1. Danielle

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time at Petite Left Bank on New Year’s Eve. The food was delicious. We started with the French onion soup and salade verte, and for mains, we enjoyed the prime rib and moules frites. The decor was charming, the staff welcoming and friendly, and the ambience warm and inviting. Another standout element of the evening was the Brazilian musician who provided a smooth, rhythmic backdrop that felt both relaxing and uplifting, creating the perfect vibe for the evening. Overall, it was a memorable way to ring in the new year, and we can’t wait to return.
    Petite Left BankResponded today
    Thanks for the feedback, Danielle! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time at Petite Left Bank on New Year's Eve. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed our French onion soup, salade verte, and the mains, especially the prime rib and moules frites. We're glad you found the decor charming and our staff welcoming and friendly. We're also delighted that you appreciated the Brazilian musician's music as a contributing element to your evening. Diogo Sabre will be performing again on Valentines Day Friday 2/14/25 from 5-8PM. We can't wait to welcome you back for more memorable experiences. - Petite Left Bank Management Team

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a cozy and romantic venue. Set in the tranquil and idyllic Village of Tiburon. The petit left bank is everything you’d want from a little French bistro. The menu is really good. I’ve gone there at least 10 times and the service and food have always been excellent. Looking forward to our next visit.
    Petite Left BankResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us at Petite Left Bank! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our cozy and romantic ambiance and found our menu to be well-suited for your tastes. It's wonderful to know that our food and service have consistently met your expectations. We're looking forward to your next visit and promise to continue delivering the same quality of food and service that you've come to expect from us. Best wishes, The Management Team

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  3. nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very romantic. Roasted chicken w mashed potatoes was fabulous. The cassoulet was not our favorite of the night but it was still a lively dinner, though can get pricey if you aren’t careful.
    Petite Left BankResponded on January 2, 2025
    Thanks for the feedback, Nancy! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our roasted chicken and were sorry you didn't enjoy the cassoulet. We appreciate your notes about the cassoulet not being to your liking. We're always looking for ways to improve our offerings and your feedback is invaluable. We hope to serve you again soon, perhaps on your next visit, we'll strive to impress you with our food.

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  4. Deborah

    San Francisco

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Christmas Eve packed and not enough seating. Even with reservations a month out! Walk ins standing over us eating. Biggest problem space. Food excellent though I’d prefer on menu duck à l'orange for Christmas. Over all - very happy and lovely experience. Merci
    Petite Left BankResponded on December 27, 2024
    Hi Deborah, Thank you for choosing Petite Left Bank for your Christmas Eve celebration and for taking the time to share your experience. We're thrilled to hear that you had a lovely experience and enjoyed our food. We understand your concern about the seating and we appreciate your feedback. We're constantly working on improving our space management to enhance our guests' experience. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  5. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Made a reservation for an annual holiday dinner with friends. The restaurant was not very festive as it was the year before. Disappointing
    Petite Left BankResponded on January 3, 2025
    Hi Kathleen, Thank you for choosing Petite Left Bank for your holiday dinner and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that you didn't feel the restaurant was very festive this year. We appreciate your feedback. We hope you and your friends enjoyed the meal and we hope to have the chance to serve you again next year. Best regards, The Management Team

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  6. Monica

    VIP

    San Francisco

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a lovely late afternoon meal there. Nicely paced, great service by Sal!!!
    Petite Left BankResponded on December 18, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Monica! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your late afternoon meal at Petite Left Bank. It's wonderful to know that our service met your expectations and that you found the pace to be nice. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another lovely meal soon. Best, The Management Team

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  7. Arnaud

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, good service, some dishes are a little expensive for what they are worth. Also they add a 3% fee on top which is annoying given their pricing already on the high end. Just roll these fees in the pricing instead of trying to hide them in junk fees. The practice feels mildly deceptive in my opinion.
    Petite Left BankResponded on December 18, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us, Arnaud! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service at Petite Left Bank. We understand your concerns about the pricing and the 3% service fee. We assure you that we take all feedback seriously and will consider your suggestions for improving our pricing and transparency. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more satisfying experience.

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  8. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Excellent food and live music Friday nights that allows you to have a conversation while enjoying the ambiance
    Petite Left BankResponded on December 18, 2024
    Thanks for the feedback, John! We're thrilled to hear that you love Petite Left Bank and that you enjoyed our live music Friday nights. It's our goal to create a great atmosphere for our guests to have conversations and enjoy great food. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. DONNA

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service with exceptional customer care in taking our orders and handling our table as my family enjoyed their meal one evening during the Thanksgiving holiday. We plan to return sometime soon to this lovely French restaurant.
    Petite Left BankResponded on December 11, 2024
    Hello Donna, Thank you so much for your kind words and high ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a wonderful experience at Petite Left Bank during the Thanksgiving holiday. It's great to know that our team was able to provide excellent service and that our food met your expectations. We're always here to serve you and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best wishes, The Management Team

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  10. Kathleen

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We had Thanksgiving dinner here. The salad and soup were great along with the pinot noir. The turkey was very dry and not edible. Apple pie was frozen. They refunded me on the turkey which was kind. The service was wonderful.
    Petite Left BankResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thanks for visiting us at Petite Left Bank and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed our salad, soup, and the pinot noir. We're sorry to hear about the turkey and apple pie, and we appreciate your understanding regarding the issue. We're thrilled to hear that our service was a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving dinner. We hope you'll give us another chance to serve you better in the future. Best regards, The 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 4.6 stars by 427 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Petite Left Bank

1696 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920-2500

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Juanita Lane
  • Neighborhood
    Tiburon
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Bistro, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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