The ambience of this place is incredible and the food is amazing. This is probably one of the best restaurants in Buffalo

The service at Left Bank was outstanding but food quality was substandard. The price due to the New Year holiday was increased but did not match the quality. While we were pleased with our appetizer of scallops the bruchetta tasted poor. My pasta dish was fine but the seafood quality did not match the price. Over all we were disappointed with the food but the service was top notch. read more

Ate here last night while bringing my brother in law to Buffalo to go to school. We had a really nice experience. The service was excellent and the food, for the most part, was very good. Our appetizers were better than our entrees. The calamari was awesome. It came with cocktail sauce which was different and I loved it. The tuna tartar was fresh and beautifully plated. We also got the stuffed portobello mushroom. It was stuffed with artichokes and served with port wine over it. I really loved this. My husband thought it was a little sweet. Our entrées were good, not great. My filet was trying too hard. The carrot parpadelle was awesome. The linguini was pretty good, nothing special. Great, inexpensive wine list. Overall a good experience. read more

My daughter chose The Left Bank for her birthday dinner this year. She really likes this place. You'd probably think from the name its a French restaurant but their menu is mainly Italian, go figure. It is an inviting place, more so than I expected. I got the last parking spot near the door, lucky me! Service wasn't the quickest but it wasn't bad either so no complaint really. After all it was busy this day before Thanksgiving. I had the broiled pork tenderloin with cranberry glaze and mashed potatoes and veggies. It was a large helping, delicious, and it really hit the spot, so much so I took some home. The bread for the table is real bakery bread, not factory crap. That is a small thing that is important to me. The meals are also substantial and reasonably priced for an above average restaurant, which makes a place like this appealing to me. They have linen tablecloths, polite staff who aren't lost, and everything! If I came to this place not wearing something nice I would feel awkward. $200+ tip for 7 adults wasn't half bad either! For a birthday, anniversary, a date, or some fine dining without dropping a fortune, The Left Bank is a good call, just don't expect pate du fois gras! read more

The Left Bank - Wednesday's child is full of woe... well not always! - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Woah, knocked my socks off. Knowledgable and professional staff, great ambiance (romantic and trendy), amazing menu. Pricey, but worth it.

My Fiance and I had been wanting to try this restaurant for awhile after hearing such great things. It took us a couple tries to get reservations we wanted as the first couple times we wanted to go they were booked practically solid over a month in advance. The food here is fantastic, I highly suggest the ravioli and my fiance loved her lobster pasta. Definitely one of the better restaurants in Buffalo! read more

My Favorite Restaurant! If you have not been here you need to. I prefer the daily ravioli, but everything is great. The only downside is you need reservations! Reservations open up 6 weeks out and you need to call as soon as you can. I have tried 3 weeks out and it was full. Great place for a date or small groups. Very intimate setting. read more

I have been here many, many times and this remains one of my favorite places in Buffalo. I love the fondue, love the brunch, etc, etc. A classic! read more

My wife's favorite place to eat in Buffalo. They get it right everytime and will even personalize your experience if you give them a heads up. Highly recommend - Staff is friendly and knowledgeable on the menu and wine selection. read more

Very nice. Worth going back. Only real nit is the espresso.

Still my favorite restaurant in Buffalo. Food is still amazing. Still a "special occasion" place for me though, cause I'm not going there and getting a sandwich. I'm gonna have a 3 course meal and a couple beers. The purpose of the update though is that I read many on here talking about the noise. Last time I was there was the first time I noticed it, it was LOUD, but I also saw a Bachelorette party. Not enough to lose any stars, but enough that it's on my mind. Wonder if they could cover a bit more of the exposed bricks and dampen the sound a little. read more

Awesome ambience, food, service, and location. One of the best restaurants in Western New York!

Best restaurant in Buffalo and it's not even close! And has been for years- consistently. Menu is so balanced, everything is made to perfection. Service has always been great and truly anything you order is amazing! And just when you think it's not gonna get better.. You get the check and feel like a thief. read more

Fantastic! Probably the best salmon my wife has ever been served, and my steak and lobster was perfect. Only downside is the noise level, which made it difficult to have a conversation in such a nice ambiance. Would absolutely go again. read more

Forewarning- This is NOT the place to go if you are looking for a "quick bite" to eat. However the food here is great!! And the atmosphere is very cozy and romantic. It does take awhile for the food to get to the table but trust me.. You won't be disappointed when it does. I recommend ordering a couple drinks and an appetizer to hold you over. The stuffed peppers are out of this world! Also, reservations are a MUST. read more

Loved it here. Staff was attentive and seated us quickly. Food was excellent, especially the house ravioli and brochette. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a classy but relaxed night out. read more

The Left Bank - Great setting - New American Near Me - Buffalo, New York

One of my favorite in buffalo. Staff perfect Bar perfect Food perfect One of the best read more

When it comes to dinning out in Buffalo I can't think of one place in the WNY area that can beat the Left Bank on consistency of food, service, and value. It didn't disappoint last evening either. I had the seafood chowder special and the ravioli of the day. Both were prepared to perfection, well presented, and filled me again today. Great beer selection, wines, and hard liquors, priced right with ample servings. The bar can be a little noisy when filled, but I always associate that with sounds of a great time. Reserve your table early as the word is out and two weeks out isn't too early. Enjoy read more

I came here on 8/18/16 for my father's birthday dinner and I was not disappointed. We shared the bruschetta of the day which included olive tamponade, grilled chicken feta cheese on toast points. Everyone enjoyed it. My entrée was the Carrot Papardella. It was amazing. The service was great. Very attentive. We ended our dinner with a real Irish coffee and it was definitely worth it. I would highly recommend this based on great ambiance, great service and great food. Everyone enjoyed their meal and had a great time. I would recommend The Left Bank to anyone. read more

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My favorite Sunday brunch place in the city. Food is high quality and the specials are always very unique. Warmed house made breads and butters on the table, delicious coffee, great service, and live jazz ! My only complaint is that it is tight quarters and can get noisy, but I would gladly endure for the food ! read more

Enjoyed Left Bank tonight. Service was a plus. Food was a ++. Appetizer that was good, pork loin dinner that my wife wife enjoyed. I had the beef fillets that was very good. Generous portions so we have dinner tomorrow. All this plus 2 drinks for $130. read more

I made reservations a few weeks ago and they called to confirm my reservation two days prior. We excitedly arrived to eat only to be told that we did not have reservations. Cassidy told me that I must have called a NYC number and this happens often. We are highly disappointed as we know this is a busy restaurant and we did make the necessary reservation. We have kids and don't have a lot of time to get out and enjoy a nice dinner. Cassidy was very unprofessional. I am really disappointed as we have eaten here before without any problems. I am hesitant as to whether or not we will return after this and being treated as such. read more

Having frequented this restaurant many times for many occasions they fail to disappoint! Food is amazing, every time. Service is on point. Priced appropriately for portion size and chefs expertise. Craft cocktails are also consistent and delicious. Perfect for date night, girls night or family get together. We had a party of 10 there one night and even though it is a smaller restaurant, we had a ton of space with the perfect intimate atmosphere. Can't wait to go back! read more

Always good food and a great value. Good atmosphere, I would say this is one of the best restaurants in Buffalo overall. The fried clams are my go to. The specials are always good, I've been going her for --it must be 20 years! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Buffalo. The food is every bit as Oliver's --and the atmosphere is upscale without being stuffy. They take reservations 6 weeks in advance...but I've never had any trouble getting a table with 3 days notice. Also, there's a nice long bar -- separate from the main dining area. It's a good place to meet with friends. read more

Amazing! Best restaurant in Buffalo in my opinion. Doesn't need more raving reviews but happy to post because its that good. Deep fried oysters were fantastic and so is the breaded panko chicken / seafood pasta. Make reservations in advance, otherwise youll get stuck with an awkward dinner time. read more

Pros: Nicely prepared food, friendly and professional staff, romantic and intimate ambiance Cons: Perhaps a bit pricey D and I have been wanting to check out The Left Bank for a while now and finally went for dinner on Sunday, April 26th. I called mid-afternoon the day of to make a reservation for 8:30 PM, was no problem. We showed up to the restaurant around 8:20 PM and were glad to find a few spots in the parking lot adjacent to the restaurant. I'm doubtful that parking would be as easy on a busier night but I don't think street parking would be too difficult to find nearby. I'm not overly familiar with the West Side apart from eating at The Black Sheep a number of times but this seemed like a nice block with other pubs and eateries close by. When we walked into the building we were greeted by the bartender who was tending to a small crowd happily eating and drinking at the bar. After standing at the hostess stand for a few moments waiting for someone to seat us the bartender came out from behind the bar and assured us the hostess would be with us momentarily, which we definitely appreciated. When the hostess walked over and greeted us a minute or so later we were seated immediately in the cozy, dimly-lit dining room. Seating is a bit tight but we didn't feel cramped. The dining room is, as previously mentioned, dimly-lit and has a bistro feel with plenty of exposed brick and an abundance of artwork on the walls. Each table has a small vase with a flower or two and two candles. It took a few moments after we were seated for our waitress to come over but that provided us with a good opportunity to peruse the menu. We weren't really in the mood for wine so I didn't look too closely at the wine menu but they seemed to have a fair selection of bottles to choose from. The cocktail menu was a little underwhelming considering what nearby places like Vera Pizzeria, The Black Sheep, and even Providence Social just across the street are doing, so we decided to skip the drinks and go with a few appetizers instead. Our waitress was cordial and had good timing between table visits. For our appetizers we decided to go with the hot banana peppers and the Margherita focaccia and for our entrees we chose the panko breaded chicken and the carrot pappardella with lobster, shrimp, and crabmeat. After we ordered a busboy brought over a basket of basic sesame seed Italian bread and a tomato and olive oil mixture to dip. The bread was pretty run of the mill but still very soft and fresh and the dipping oil was a nice touch. Our appetizers came a few minutes later and looked great. The banana peppers were perfectly cooked with not too much filling and the tomato sauce was by far some of the best I've had in Buffalo. Had we known the red sauce was so good we probably would've gone with an entree that featured it. The focaccia was nicely baked but wasn't really what I expected. I like my focaccia to have some nice olive oil and herbs but this was a bit bland. Dipping in the leftover red sauce definitely helped. Our entrees both came out piping hot and nicely presented. The panko breaded chicken was well cooked and D enjoyed it but I found the dish to be kind of strange with a mix of Japanese and Italian influences tugging at one another and lacking cohesion. The pappardella was also excellently prepared. I would describe it almost as a lobster bisque pasta, very rich and well-seasoned. We only finished about half of the bowl before having the rest wrapped up. Overall, we really enjoyed our trip to The Left Bank. The environment, service, and well-made food are the highlights and although the food isn't the most exciting in the area it seems like a solid go-to place for a nice date or occasion. read more

You have a date and you want to impress her this is the spot....I asked the hostess for the second floor middle table where we sat and had a overview of the place she felt special and the food was excellent and the service was great read more

I compare every place I go to the Left Bank, nobody has beat it yet. I can't lie, other places have slightly better food ( although I love the appetizers - especially the bruschetta ) But the atmosphere always makes me want to settle in and stay. My husband got the double filet last night and it was fantastic, service was superior...friendly, professional, spot on but never pretentious. My only complaint is that we used to be able to go on a whim...now it's reservations well in advance. But I've never had a bad experience - always worth every cent . read more

My boyfriend took me here for dinner; he had the carrot pappardelle & I had the penne with the grilled steak. We shared a chocolate and peanut butter pie. Everything was perfect. It was the perfect blend of flavor. Can't believe I lived on the west side so long and never tried it. We were very pleased and will certainly be back. (: read more

I love the Left Bank. It's moderately expensive but not really when you consider the portions. Every time I've eaten here, I can never finish an entire plate. My boyfriend and I went here for our first date, and it was very romantic. We both had a great time. read more

A consistently good meal and great service every time. Their wine list is so so, but menu is very good, great chef.

Ate here last night. Sat at a great two top in the upper level, which was really great. Had Tuna Tartare served over warm rice as an app, which was awesome! My wife had a seafood pasta dish, and I had the filet, which had a nice touch with smoked bacon! Pretty good cocktail menu also. read more

I went there for my birthday and enjoyed it!!! Their bruschetta is very filling and juicy, I had chicken linguine and it just so amazing! I'd come back here again and again !!!! read more

Absolutely delicious food, attentive servers, and great cocktails! The fondue for two is a must and we were delighted with our entrees. He got the filet mignon and I got the carrot papardella. Both were fantastic! We will definitely be back! read more

This place is known as one of the best dinner spots in Buffalo. I like the atmosphere and the place is always packed. The place is not overly expensive, but I have to say there are many better places for food at a much lower price. That being said it is a great brunch spot, especially when the weather is nice. read more

I have experienced this restaurant multiple times across the years. I typically go with my wife and we have always had a great experience. Service was impeccable as was the food. read more

Went for my bday dinner, and was very excited about that. Unfortunately, had a disappointing night due to inattentive waitress who argued with us about the wine we were just served at the bar. Then when we persisted that is what we wanted to order, she went & came back & said that was the last bottle of that wine. What ?? Also, when it came time to order dessert , we were made to feel even more insignificant when she told us don't ever expect to get crème brulee here, we only serve desserts from Dessert Deli. OK message received. Oh, well we enjoyed the entrees very much. read more

Friendly welcome at the bar. Good menu in spite of the fact that 2 of the fantastically inviting items we wanted were already unavailable (early evening). Sangria was good although somewhat pricey and served with too much ice (this was generously corrected with the 2nd glass). Very tasty food. Excellent salad dressing served with the scallops. Unique flavours. The only disappointment we should mention is that the seafood tasted bitter slightly in our mouth and we seemed to detect a small hint of ammonia. We would like to try this place again. read more

Best rice and beans around. Love everything I've ever tried there, have gone there several times and it's one of my favorite places to go. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. read more