Petite Left Bank manages to make you feel well-fed, well-informed, and a bit disappointed in most places you've been to before. We had the escargot, steak tartare, sole, clams, skirt steak, and hanger steak--purely for research purposes, of course--and every dish was excellent, each clearly doing its own thing. The steak tartare was confident and restrained, seasoned with intention and balance, letting the quality of the beef speak for itself. The sole was delicate, the clams briny and assured, and the steaks were distinct enough that you could actually taste why both cuts belong on the menu. Mike, our server, was the best part of a great night. A connoisseur without the snootiness, he offered nuanced, genuinely helpful descriptions of every option we asked about, all delivered with obvious enthusiasm. Attentive, personable, and truly good at what he does, he made us feel like today's special. Great food, great drinks, great people. Petite Left Bank doesn't just serve dinner; it quietly upgrades your standards. read more

Petite Left Bank - Tiburon - Mr Mike - French Near Me - Tiburon, California

TL;DR: food was ok, prices for happy hour were good but service was all over the place! We were walking around Tiburon, and stumbled upon this place when I spotted the sign that said that they have happy hour everyday. We were seated outside where it was windy but there was a heater above the seat thank goodness. The prices on their posted menu have not been updated, and food prices have gone up since. Fries - came with three sauces, the dijonnaise was ok but the bearnaise was just ok. The portion was really tiny for $7, which was a little unexpected. The fries tasted like they had been fried again before serving. Not sure I'd order this off the happy hour menu again Mussels with Pernod garlic butter - this was good! We ordered two servings. The bread was alright, it's a little disappointing since SF has such good bread everywhere. The mussels were fresh and the delicious sauce was not too buttery. The drinks were ok - they can do any cocktail with their well alcohol for $8 which is a good deal. Service was all over the place. The server was very nice but everything was extremely slow. When we arrived they weren't busy at all so it was very puzzling why everything took so long. They also forgot an order of the french dip sliders we placed when we ordered another round of mussels. When they started to get busy for dinner, we gave up and just walked in to ask for our check. I think it was a pretty good deal overall, but with the ups and downs with service, I may not go back. read more

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A quaint, Charming, cozy bistro serving traditional French food, from mussels ( the best dish) to salad, sandwiches and eggs. Fast and courteous service, seating are available both indoor and outdoor, a perfect for a sunny afternoon brunch in Tiburon. Oui oui Sil vous plez ...lol not that they speak any French there! read more

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We dined inside to soak in the Parisian ambience. We ordered escargots which was buttery and served with bread. We ordered the hangar steak which was perfectly cooked and simply seasoned with salt/pepper paired with two sauce creamy sauce. Service was friendly and food arrived with minimal wait. read more

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Have dined indoors here for dinner but today was our first time for breakfast/brunch on the streetside patio. Our Eggs Benedict arrived with perfectly poached eggs nestled atop sautéed spinach and enrobed with homemade Hollandaise sauce. The toasted baguette provided a much more tasty and sturdy base than the usual English muffin. The American breakfast also comes with the toasted baguette alongside eggs of choice and crispy savory breakfast potatoes. Cappuccino is excellent as is service overall. The patio is nice on a sunny day but indoors is airy when the weather doesn't cooperate. The French playlist and bistro decor are festive as well. read more

Petite Left Bank - Tiburon - American breakfast, eggs scrambled, crispy bacon, toasted baguette with butter and jam, breakfast potatoes - French Near Me - Tiburon, California

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Hung out here with my friend for Lupper (lunch+supper) and enjoyed the friendly service, some live music, and comfy ambiance after a long walk around the coast on a Sunday afternoon. There were plenty of tables. We ordered the mussels that came with fries, escargot, Niçoise salad and a burger. The escargots were buttery and small, the mussels were clean and plump. Both had bases worth dipping with the bread! The tuna with the salad was underwhelmingly bland but the burger was juicy with more fries than we could eat! One man greeted, served, bussed, and gave us our check so response time was slow - perhaps the place is understaffed. read more

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Petite Left Bank in Tiburon gave me all the Paris vibes. Charming little French café, and we were lucky to walk in without a reservation. No special occasion--just carving out some time with one of my besties. We shared everything since I get full pretty fast, and honestly, I love trying a bit of everything! What we ordered: Classic French Onion Soup Chicken Liver Pâté (so rich and smooth) Mussels with Frites (a must!) Heirloom Tomato & Burrata Salad (summer on a plate) Ribeye--because why not? Drinks? Of course. Espresso Martini (for the buzz) Margaritas (for the fun) Left absolutely full and happy. Such a great experience--this spot is a small gem tucked away in Tiburon, just off the water. Definitely worth a visit. read more

We had an AMAZING Christmas Eve family dinner here! To our waiter Mike and all the other people who made the night extra special, we really appreciate you! The food was amazing and the drinks were flowing. The ambience and decor were so perfect and there was a really good live band too. Great memories that we'll hold onto! Would love to come back another time and try more off the regular menu as it was a pre fixe. read more

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The restaurant was cozy and quiet. The tables inside were reserved so we were seated outdoors. We ordered Escargots and Steak Tartare. Escargots were yummy - the sauce/juice was great for dipping the side breads. I loved the Steak Tartare! It's fresh and well balanced with the ingredients and seasonings. read more

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Stopped here for wine on Saturday and my fiancé and I had a great time! We decided to sit outside and really enjoyed the atmosphere. I had a Cabernet and my fiancé ordered the espresso martini -- both were excellent. The service was amazing and fast, which made the experience even better. I definitely recommend this place! read more

One of the most fun dinners I've ever had :) Our server was also super friendly and attentive and helped make the evening so memorable! InKind has a deal for $50 off $150, so naturally my date and I aimed to hit the $150 mark. This meant 4 appetizers, multiple cocktails, and 2 entrees between the two of us, and everything was FANTASTIC - Escargot: I haven't had escargot since I was a kid and I was nervous, but these weren't overly chewy at all. They were drenched in a buttery sauce that paired perfectly with the bread! I just added a bit of salt and they were perfect. - Beef tartare: Fresh, light, and well balanced. Perfect for sharing. - Oysters: Plump, perfect bites! Also super fresh and light. - Bread and butter: Served warm, perfectly toasted on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Couldn't get enough carbs during this mean, evidently. - Beef bourguignon: Incredibly savory sauce, tender veggies, and a super decadent, cut-with-your-spoon beef. Quite heavy, but perfect for a cold day. - White fish with spinach: Luscious, buttery sauce with a generous 3 fillets of perfectly cooked, tender, flakey, and moist white fish. The fish was just barely crisped for a bit of textural contrast without overcooking or drying out -- fantastic entree to round out the evening. Can't wait to come back!! read more

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I am so sorry to leave a less-than-stellar review, but nothing went right today. Wrong items were delivered, and out of sequence, on the wrong number of plates... burgers were served without condiments, then allowed to get completely cold before corrected, no serving utensils came with shared dishes. Requested share plates for 4; received 2. Medium rare steak came well, and with the wrong sauce. Empty plates weren't cleared; the table became unmanageable. Our server acted like he was comping us half a glass of Champagne for all of the errors, then charged us for it. Cold, expensive (over $200) lunch. Bummer. The music was good. read more

This place is amazing a new restaurant in Tiburon. Petite Left Bank is beautifully decorated, great service and incredible food, wine and live music . read more

Absolutely love this gem of a restaurant! We've been here many times for dinner, special celebrations, and just to sit at the bar, and we always have a wonderful experience. It's casual yet sophisticated. The food is always delicious and beautiful. And the 4-6pm happy hour 7 days a week offers great deals. But the staff is really what makes this wonderful neighborhood restaurant what it is -- everyone helps out to make sure you have a special evening. Our team last night was no exception: Mike our server was exceptional, Steve covered the bar and also checked in with tables, Tracy the hostess got us settled in with her warm welcome, and Arturo seamlessly took care of everything else -- all work together with grace and casual charm. This is a favorite spot. read more

We went during happy hour after a long hike. We ordered the mussels and tartar and it was great! The location is very cute and had a nice atmosphere. The service was also pretty good and they were attentive. read more

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Absolutely horrible service. We showed up for our reservation, stood in front of the Maitre D for 3-4 minutes while she completely ignored us. Finally, she acknowledged us. After sitting down our waiter did not show for 20 minutes. The food came out at different times, everyone at the table was almost done before my food came. The waiter never acknowledge any of this. Don't bother going here, there are much better restaurants in Tiburon. read more

A must stop for lunch or dinner when in Tiburon. Beautiful restaurant serving delicious food and cocktails. We loved everything we ordered specially the French omelette. Friendly host and waiters taking good care of their customers. Lovely ambiance and music playing in the background. The cocktail I ordered was amazing. Can't remember the name but it had whiskey in it with orange. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Amazing culinary experience! Best dining experience ever in Tiburon! You can sit at the bar and ask for Sal the bar manager, and have the best escargot, raw oysters, drinks, desserts, and anything else you want here! Don't wait! You will love it! read more

I went into Petite Left Bank not so long ago to enjoy a sandwich simple, which I believe they called a Parisienne. Gone. It's been a while all of their restaurants dropped the croques from the regular menu, making them a brunch item only. Now completely gone. I wonder how long before they have no French items left on the menu. read more

Amazing service and food was great! Beef bourguignon was pretty good. A little salty. Needed rice (IMHO) but overall good flavor. The baked clams were pretty good. Didn't care for the escargot. The mussels were good. I just used the bread and sopped up all the broth. Dozen oysters were good. Steak frites was good--cooked a nice medium rare. Creme brulee was pretty good. Restaurant was dimly lit (night), but felt comfortable. The host was really friendly and remembered my brother from month ago. read more

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Since I'm a French onion soup connoisseur I had to take the drive to try this place ! I don't live anywhere near this city and I noticed my arrival time would be 15 minutes before closing so I called just to see would they still be able to serve me two French onion soups lol and to my surprise with a great attitude, they welcomed me in and said they'll be waiting for me! The French onion soup with hands-down amazing and the customer service was a 10/10 I will definitely be coming back read more

Great meal and great service. Big fan of Flannery Beef!! It has a nice neighborhood feel with a good menu and friendly staff.

Cute French bistro related to the Left bank restaurant chain in the main area of Tiburon. Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Cost to worth it rating: 4 (great hh and includes weekends) Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: sure Highlights: - Happy hour: on the patio or bar area with a few sandwiches, escargot, fries, well drinks and wine including a sparkling. Prices were great with a ham sandwich for $8 and fries half off at $4. - Fries: thin, crispy, and really good as advertised. 4.5 stars - Ham sandwich: pile of thick ham on a grilled baguette did the trick for a snack. 4 stars. Lowlights: - Limited HH menus so took a while to figure out what the offerings were but we found them online - Patio: towards the street and shaded so got a little chilly Great HH find and would come back. read more

Petite Left Bank - Tiburon - Excellent HH with fantastic fries and a ham sandwich - French Near Me - Tiburon, California

Left Bank has the best mussels. This Left Bank location is nice. The service was spotty, I think, because they were short handed. But I do like coming to this location. read more

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As someone who frequents this area, I was finally excited to try this restaurant with my boyfriend. It was a very rainy Saturday, around 5:15pm for our reservation. As soon as we walked in, we were seated immediately and led to our table. Not too busy at this time (probably due to the rain). Nice and home-y ambiance - reminded me of the bistros in France. *Please mind that the review is due to the food and not the service. The service we received was great! Kind & attentive servers. On to the food: We skipped appetizers and ordered our main dishes since we were going to a concert in the city shortly after dinner. From reading the reviews here, I ended up ordering Bavette Steak Frites. I replaced the regular fries with garlic fries & asked for my steak to be cooked medium rare. What I received in turn was a bland medium well/well done steak. Bavette steak is a cut of meat that has a looser texture so if cooked the right way, it shouldn't be as tough as it was. The cut should even hold flavor fairly well. Whilst cutting the steak my boyfriend had to hold down the table because the table itself kept shaking. Dipping the steak in the béarnaise & the arugula with its dressing helped me forget the blandness for just a little while. Though some positives were both the garlic fries and béarnaise. That's how garlic fries should be made. I enjoyed the shoestring cut of the fries as well. My boyfriend ordered the Parisian Gnocchi. He was not a fan. Small serving, could have been an appetizer. Lack of texture in the beets, felt as if it was prolonged in high heat. Tasted more like water. The whole dish lacked in textural difference. Ended our dining experience with dessert. We decided on the classic creme brûlée. Not special in taste. Not very creamy or flavorful, lacked the vanilla bean flavor. For now, we will not be planning to come back. Had high expectations which fell quite a bit. I really wanted to like this place too. read more

Petite Left Bank - Tiburon - Bavette Steak Frites* & Parisian Gnocchi - French Near Me - Tiburon, California

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Visiting California coast for a week. Staying in Mills Valley for 3 nights. Yelped and got very good review on this restaurant. Came and had the French onion sy$ the escargots, of course! As good as what I had in the Marais Quartier in Paris, 2019! Very well executed, chef! read more

Petite Left Bank - Tiburon - French Onion soup was so delicious! I'll be back! - French Near Me - Tiburon, California

Wow you cannot beat happy hour here. 4-6 pm every day according to the signage. Ordered the steamed mussels (plenty to share), bearnaise sauce fries (YUM), French onion soup, steak tartar, and the salade verte all for $56. Plenty of food for 2 people! Service was excellent, fast and courteous. They had alcohol which we didn't order but they have wine for $8, beer for $6. Unbelievable deal for Tiburon, we WILL be back! We sat outside near a heater, a bit windy but the heater did the trick. 10/10 location and food. read more

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Cute place and delicious food, what made my experience even better was Bo, thank you for being so attentive and helpful I will be back :)

Great place to eat outside on a nice day! We got a round of margaritas and they were GREAT. Server checked us out fast so we could catch our ferry! Can't wait to come back! read more

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This is an update to the original review below. The four of us returned to the Petite Left Bank and had a better experience. The PLB burger and onion soup received praise, and the dungeness crab melt was fine. But there was nothing hash-y about my duck hash from the brunch menu; it was a bland stir fry of greens, potatoes, carrots and duck pieces with poached eggs on top and a puddle of grease on the bottom (see photo). So, enough better to add stars, but not to entice us back. Original review: Our lunch was disappointing. The salade verte was unimpressive: six large lettuce leaves arranged on a plate, with vinagrette. A couple of the mussels in the moules frites were past their prime. The lobster roll was chunks of lobster atop a piece of toasted bread; no aioli could be seen or tasted despite the waiter's insistence. And the ordered Brussels sprouts never appeared. read more

Petite Left Bank - Tiburon - Duck hash - with plate tilted to remove some of the grease - though plenty was left. - French Near Me - Tiburon, California

Always great service in an intimate setting. Awesome staff that are attentive and friendly. Food is consistent and better value that most other's restaurants nor beer main in Tiburon. read more

This was such a cute place. Delicious food. I had the French onion soup and it was very filling. I paired it with the avocado toast but could only finish half. The wait was short and the waitress was very attentive. Would definitely be back. I'd like to try their dinner next time. read more

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Petite Left Bank recently added a weekend brunch service and as fans of brunch, we had to go. There were some hits and some missed opportunities. Hits included a diverse menu with a variety of french-inspired breakfast items (eleven different items) to choose from that include a "petite" classic breakfast that is anything but (its generous) and a giant omelette Americain, that was almost too big. A well-designed modern bistro interior space makes Petite Left Bank a very pretty place to dine. A nice touch was a side of homemade apple jam and sweet butter served with their wood fired baguettes, in lieu of toast. Misses included their plating up and serving severely overcooked bacon (they replaced it when asked, but it shouldn't have been served) and a-okay egg dishes and expresso drinks. In my humble opinion there can never be enough brunch options in Marin. With many dishes yet to try, we can round up our 3.5 to a 4, and appreciate a new option to add to our list. read more

For a Marin restaurant, this place missed the mark. For a late lunch at 3p, we walked in and the waiter just looked at us and walked away. Usually it's fine as we assumed they had a host/hostess: however, he was also the person who cleared at the table and was our waiter. We wanted the Paella or Lobster roll, but was told they were out of it. Would've been nice if they had a sign at the door so that we didn't pick this place and sat down. We settled on Salmon ($34) and Petrale Sole ($34). No bread was offered and these dishes did not come with any sides (they were extra). Both dishes were subpar and rated 6/10. Easily made at home. We also ordered a glass of rose but the waiter brought it AFTER we finished our dish, so we sent it back. The waiter did not ask if we wanted a refill of water and we had to ask. We had to ask for our bill and the waiter never came back to collect. We had to find him. The ambiance was ok. Small restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. They add 3% for "livable fee". I would not recommend this place nor would return. read more

Shout out to Victor and another young man (didn't get his name) who were the stand-outs this past Sunday when we came for brunch. I think they were the only two working the whole restaurant. Both were super welcoming, professional and warm. They made us feel welcomed. Victor set up a nice side patio table for us and put up the umbrella since the sun was out. I told him I had a knee injury and he offered to get another chair to elevate my leg. That was really nice of him to do that (even though I declined the offer). Overall, the service was nice and friendly, even though the inside started filling up quickly. They gave us these cute mini Tabasco take-out bottles when we asked for hot sauce. The food was also delicious. We ordered the sausage hash and the beef bourgiugnon and enjoyed them. I had a nice cappuccino with my meal. I would recommend this place. It's a cute corner restaurant with nice interior decor, fabulous staff and delicious food. The prices are not outrageous and comparable to other brunch prices in the Bay area. Thank you, Victor, Petite Left Bank and staff! read more

Hubby and I took a day trip from SFO to Tiburon to try Petite Left Bank and this did not disappoint. We arrived early for our 1pm lunch and they seated us right away. I couldn't decide where I wanted to sit and they literally allowed us to move 3x before I was happy. Wonderful ambiance - love the fleur de lis tin tiled ceiling, they had Edith Piaf playing and the sky was a perfectly hued blue-- all in all, a gorgeous day to feel like you're in Paris. When in a French restaurant-- try their French champagne and you'll wonder why you ever bother with any other sparkling wine. Again-- when feeling like in France-- so we had to try the escargot en croute - single bite-sized escargot sitting in a dollop of garlic Pernod butter capped with a flawless, buttery, crisp morsel of puff pastry. I was trying to scoop out the escargot- but the move is to stab it through the pastry to the bottom, and get a morsel of crisp, buttery, flaky goodness. Just because we can't go where they serve oysters and not get them, we ordered Oysters on the half shell which were super fresh and well shucked. I say this only because we were recently at a different restaurant in a different city and the oysters were shucked well. We had to fight them to release from the shell. We also got Moules Frites Marinière - another quintessentially French dish which came with a generous serving of mussels in a white wine, lemon, butter, shallots, garlic and parsley -- I was eating the broth with a spoon as if it was soup. Its been ages since we've had a good Boeuf Bourguignon- so naturally that too was getting gotten-- luckily we had bread at the table otherwise i would have licked the bowl. They paired our entrees with wines perfectly...we let them pick for us. And it was perfect. I'm just sorry I don't live anywhere close to this restaurant. The staff was attentive, the ambiance delightful and the food exquisite. read more

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A cute French restaurant with delicious food and friendly/attentive service. Fave dishes: - Niçoise salad (super savory with anchovies and lots of olives) - lobster roll (the best dressed lobster I've had in the Bay Area) - mussels (the broth was divine!) Good but will skip next time: - escargot (better than most places I've tried in the Bay Area but not the best I've tasted) - tarte au saumon (great toppings but not a fan of the thin crust) - crème brûlée (delish but the texture felt more fluid than I'm used to) The only downside is we were celebrating a birthday and noted this in the reservation and the host/servers didn't use the info to add anything special to the service. Despite this, we had a wonderful time. After or before your meal, you can have a nice stroll by the coast with expansive and gorgeous views of the bay. Parking is available in the lot, and depending on when you go, it can fill up fast. Spaces have 2 hour limits. Despite the three $$$, it has a casual feel. Most people are dressed in their comfy chic weekend attire or athleisure outfits. read more

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Love this place so much! Food was absolutely phenomenal, I highly recommend stopping in to try this little treat of a restaurant!! read more

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We've been meaning to come here and we are so happy we did. Petite Left Bank has to be the best dining establishment in Tiburon. When you are able to find parking and get in here you will be extremely satisfied with the food, service, and overall experience. The moules frites are the most unique and delicious I've ever had. They even had a cocktail dedicated to the firefighters for the tragic fires in LA. We've always had the same host (Victor) and he's always taken care of us. read more

We were in the market for very late lunch today in Marin, but our two favorites - Don Antonio and Left Bank - were closed. Yelp came to the rescue. It didn't take much clicking to discover Petite Left Bank, with its familiar name. Could there be a connection? Yelp reviewers confirmed it: The two Left Banks are indeed connected. As we approached the end of Tiburon's main drag, we spotted the location on the right. We had to circle a few times to park (more on that below). Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted warmly by the bartender. In hindsight I realize that he was very busy and that we had entered through the wrong door, but he made it a point to come over to us and make us feel welcome. Thereafter we were seated quickly, but the food came out slowly. We weren't in a hurry and didn't mind, but the pace is worth mentioning in case anyone has time contraints. This is a place for a leisurely meal and good conversation. As for the food, we enjoyed the tarte au saumon. I mistakenly assumed it would be like a quiche (I didn't see photos on the restaurant's website or on Yelp), but it was more of a cross between a galette and a cracker-crust pizza, both of which are good but don't expect a rib-sticking dish out of it. It was quite nice, with creme fraiche and shallots to complement the smoked salmon, but it needed a bit of greens on the side to make it into a meal. Speaking of salads, the green version here was supremely fresh with high quality greens, but it was small and basic. I don't consider myself a cheapskate, but I felt like it should have been closer to $8 rather than $13. The steak frites dish was...okay. The versions I've had at the original Left Bank have been better. I overheard the next table talking about how great the burgers are here so I'll be trying one of those next, or the Niçoise salad which looked and sounded amazing but the kitchen ran out of tuna today, unfortuntately. I almost forgot about our starter. We ordered the half-dozen baked oysters, which were cheesy and delicious and beautifully presented. However, they were just SO SMALL. As tasty as they were, it hurt a bit to spend $26 on them. The dessert, though...our chai-spiced creme brulee was the night's winner. If you like chai lattes, you HAVE to order this creme brulee. First, it's BIG and plenty for two people, and it comes with two chubby shortbread cookies. Second, it's surprising how much chai flavor they are able to get into that custard! The plan for next time: Sit at the bar with that sweet bartender, and order burgers and creme brulee. ~~~~~~ Parking: As you drive along CA-131 to approach the restaurant, you should watch for an arrow in the asphalt a few driveways past Beach Road. This arrow will direct you onto a side road (Juanita Lane) where parking in front of the restaurant can be found. Parking in front is limited but not impossible. If you aren't able to park in front on the first try, follow the road slowly around the rear of the restaurant and make your way back to Beach Road then CA-131 to start the loop again. We only had to circle 3 times to get a prime spot. Other Yelpers mentioned a public lot in the back; there is indeed a large lot there but I didn't readily spot the entrance. Either way, it felt like it might present a challenge to customers with mobility issues. ~~~~~~ Restroom note: There are two single, gender-neutral restrooms. read more

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