The Left Bank is a welcoming restaurant in Buffalo, NY, offering a memorable dining experience in a cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket brick-walled bistro setting. Its menu brings together global and Italian fare, creating a varied selection for guests seeking comforting classics, distinctive flavors, or a relaxed meal in an inviting atmosphere.
Sunday brunch is supported by a jazz duo, adding a lively musical touch to the experience, while dinner, dessert, and table service make The Left Bank a versatile choice for everything from a special evening out to solo dining.
Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, or delivery, depending on the occasion. The restaurant is also known for its strong selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, desserts, and wine, along with local specialties, comfort food, healthy options, happy-hour drinks, and late-night food.
With a bar on site and restrooms available, The Left Bank offers the features needed for a comfortable and complete visit. Reservations are accepted, with brunch and dinner reservations recommended; reservations are required, and guests should be prepared for a possible wait.
Accessibility is supported through a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and seating. Credit and debit cards are accepted for payment. Rated 4.50 out of 5 based on 1,151 customer reviews, The Left Bank is located at 511 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213, United States. To make a reservation or learn more, call +1 716-882-3509.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
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fresh milk mozzarella and mesclun greens served with white balsamic-dijon vinaigrette
over mesclun with avocado, marinated tomatoes and a creamy wasabi-caper dressing
fresh beets, raspberry vinaigrette, macadamia nuts, and aged balsamic syrup
fresh milk mozzarella, basil leaves and roasted pepper with greek style vinaigrette
warm gorgonzola cheese fondue, served with beef tenderloin, focaccia points, portobello fries and asparagus spears
with artichoke stuffing and port wine green peppercorn sauce
sashimi grade raw tuna with sriracha chile aioli, cilantro and ginger on warm sushi rice with nori and crisp wontons and sesame-soy drizzle
on artichoke bottoms with baked goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette and balsamic syrup on a bed of greens
baked in san marzano tomato sauce with asiago cheese and shredded basil
with tomato-corn and jalapeno salsa and creole remoulade
layered between crisp wontons with sauteed bok choy, bean sprouts and mushrooms, served w/ a warm asian vinaigrette
with black rice and lemon aioli
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layered with ricotta, marinated plum tomatoes, basil leaves, fresh mozzarella and portobello mushrooms
served with a grand marnier-fresh cranberry sauce and chevre mashed potatoes
topped with butter-poached lobster, garlicky greens and monterey jack. served with roasted fingerling potatoes
with a rich mushroom ragout, applewood smoked bacon and horseradish cheese
baked and topped with sliced tomato, roasted red onion, artichoke and toasted bread crumbs
cutlets topped with arugula, avocado, cucumber and tomato salad with miso vinaigrette and gorgonzola cheese
chorizo, mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, olive oil and fresh basil
grilled chicken, grape tomatoes, basil pesto cream sauce, fresh milk mozzarella
plum tomato sauce and fresh basil
linguini tossed w/ fresh seafood in a light shellfish-tomato broth w/ garlic, wine, olive oil, and leeks, garnished w/ egg dipped artichoke hearts and parmesan slivers
spinach, garlic, red peppers and mushrooms in a romano cream sauce w/ toasted bread crumbs
tossed in a marsala wine sauce with wild mushrooms, roasted red onions, sweet peppers and asiago
tossed with lobster, shrimp and crabmeat served in a shellfish-brandy cream w/ julienne vegetable arugula and tarragon
plum tomatoes, fresh milk mozzarella, and basil with whole roasted garlic
spinach, artichokes, marinated plum tomatoes, feta, mozzarella & kalamata olives
chicken, basil pesto, portobello, mozzarella and gorgonzola
cilantro pesto fresh tomato salsa, roasted banana peppers, cheddar & jack cheese
grilled beef tenderloin, horshradish cheese spread, asparagus roasted red peppers and mozzarella
Hear from our valued guests
Hard to get reservations, probably due to its small size and the great food. The bruschetta special, with chicken and artichoke hearts was so good! The chicken cutlets were tender and moist, as was the pork tenderloin. The steamed vegetables were at just the right tender-crisp stage, and the cranberry sauce with Grand Marnier was excellent. Staff was attentive, and are to be commended; when our server, Elijah, was busy at another table, other staff assisted us with a couple of small matters. Can't wait until our next visit.
I'll start by saying I plan on making reservations for a future date it was so wonderful. We came in and the ambience of the place was somewhat surreal in comparison to the outside. The place was packed but you're able to eat at the bar and they have standing tables to the side which is great. I ordered the Meat special for the day once we were at the bar. The bartender (Michelle, ask for her shes amazing with drinks and service) brought out our appetizer (the Calamari) fairly quickly. The Calamari here is hands down probably the best I've had in a long while. Crisp, not greasy and the chunky marinara was so wonderful. My steak entree came out not long after and it was heaven on a plate. The steak was medium rare just as I ordered and the sauce over it was amazing. The potatoes were creamy, green beans crisp. Only complaint for the plate was the carrots were barely cooked. Still enjoyable though. Honestly for a place that would be considered a whole in the wall it was amazing. 10/10
Best italian food ever. I love the girlled steak and penne pasta. Never disappoints. They have good German beer and amazing appetizers.
Great experience exceptional food quality, serving staff helpful and pleasant. You will enjoy a pleasant evening.
Really great dining experience, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was cozy. They accommodated for my gluten free family members really easily and the desert is good too!
Phenomenal food and service. Peppers and fondue for two were incredible appetizers. Ravioli special, chicken and chorizo and cheese tortellini were outstanding. Great service too. Favorite restaurant ever. 👍😋
I came the other day for a Galentine’s dinner and wasn’t disappointed. This place is a Buffalo staple and loved by many. It is a top notch restaurant that uses high quality and fresh ingredients and adds gourmet touches that are higher end but still work for the Buffalo crowd. And the portions are usually generous. I like it here but a lot of the menu options don’t work for my diet. So when I come it’s for someone else’s occasion but it’s still very much a treat. I will say that the staff is always accommodating and helpful to ensure I find something to eat. Most recently I was able to enjoy a delicious special that was grilled prawns with mescaline and vinaigrette, supremed oranges and grapefruits and artichoke hearts filled with herbed goat cheese. It was delicious and filling enough I was able to eat it as my main. The flavors were unique and blended well together. I was full but it was still light. The herbed goat cheese stuffed artichokes were delicious and a real treat. I’d hope to have them another time. The citrus fruit touches were a nice contrast to the richness of the cheese. If you want a delicious meal and a nice place for a date or girls night definitely check this place out.
We enjoyed our meal at Left Bank. We received a heads up that LB was the place to be, so we went in with positive expectations and vibes, and were not disappointed. Our server was wonderful, and made a fun time even more delightful. I had the castaway, which was a very enjoyable ginger and gingerbeer 🥃 brew that brought out the pirate in me, argh. Good food, very nice. And excellent ambiance— they know the lighting to go with the brick interior. I loved having a REAL taper candle lit on our table. Also, the bread served at the table was crusty and most excellent.
This is hands down the best upscale restaurant in Buffalo in terms of cost for value. The food is always excellent. I've eaten here on a romantic date, with a large group of friends, or sat at the bar by myself. If you're looking for something, a little classy is still reasonable in cost make a stop at Left Bank.
Had a great time at Left Bank with my girl. The service was on point and the atmosphere really brought the whole night together. The drinks definitely stood apart—not your basic cocktail menu. Everything from the steak to the dessert was a 10. If you're looking for a spot in Buffalo, this is it. 100% recommend
Common questions about The Left Bank
The Left Bank is located at 511 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213, United States, Buffalo, NY, United States.
You can reach The Left Bank by calling +1 716-882-3509.
The Left Bank has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 1151 customer reviews.
The Left Bank features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating.
The Left Bank features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Left Bank features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
The Left Bank features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
The Left Bank features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Healthy options, Late-night food, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
The Left Bank features the following dining options: Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Left Bank features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
The Left Bank features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
The Left Bank features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
The Left Bank features the following planning: Brunch reservations recommended, Reservations required, Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations, Usually a wait.
The Left Bank features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
The Left Bank features the following children: High chairs.
The Left Bank features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Plenty of parking.
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