The Left Bank

511 Rhode Island St, Buffalo
(716) 882-3509

Recent Reviews

Gabriel S.

Very loud environment and not so peaceful to eat there. Though the food was good but I didn't like the atmosphere there

Sean Grohman

We came on a Sunday evening without reservations and surprisingly got a table for two in the bar area. Service was excellent, the food and drinks were delicious, and the experience was rememberable. We’re liking forward to returning again soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carrot Papardella

Patrick Gordon

The food was outstanding and the environment was joyous. Excellent restaurant to enjoy good food ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Danielle Hodgins

Super cool vibe, great food and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chris Candino

Consistently food and service gets worse. It's tough to take because it was such a staple for a long time. Last couple years have been terrible, won't be going back. Food quality, service.. hospitality ?.....its unfortunate

Jacklyn S.

Food is fantastic. Ambiance is good. But service is so-so at best. Apparently not a restaurant to bring babies to because the hostess seemed mad that my infant was too small for the high chair and was asleep in her stroller. Also no changing table in the bathrooms.

Jesse Rafter

Food was great, service was fine, the 3 stars is for the atmosphere. Went in looking for a quiet, romantic anniversary dinner, but the noise made it feel like we were in a cafeteria.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 4

Elo J.

Saturday 10:30 pm. Dining room 3/4 yet tired bartender says "No... We're closed." I got a drink but no greeting... No how are you. Seriously.... The woman looked mad and I sensed the two tenders were talking about not serving as I walked in and sat down. I've been here so many times... What happened to this place!

Amanda C.

My husband took me to the left bank for a surprise birthday dinner! I have always wanted to check this place out and so glad we finally were able to! We went during Christmas time so the restaurant was decorated for the holidays with a lovely Christmas tree, and string lights in the bar area and throughout the dinning room! I ordered the salmon for dinner, which came with rice and broccoli and it was delicious and one of the best salmons I have ever ordered! The salmon was perfectly flaky and cooked just right! The service was incredible and the food came out fairly quickly after we were finished ordering! The waiter was so pleasant, and friendly and gave wonderful recommendations for first time guests! I definitely recommend visiting this place and will be returning again in the future!

Stephen Lutter

Oh lord the seafood pasta has me weak in the knees. For real, this place is elite, without having snoody

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Annika Smith

Went here for my friend’s birthday! It was amazing! I got the cheese tortellini and it was perfect. The love bug cocktail was delicious:)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

R P

An incredible first experience - even though sat at the bar (it was Valentine’s Day evening and didn’t have reservations) it was wonderful. The food delicious and atmosphere friendly, warm, and inviting (even seated at bar). I can only imagine it’d have been even better had we been able to be seated.Parking: To right of restaurant

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: House Ravioli, Soup

Jessica R.

I have been dying to come here since they opened and have no idea why it took me so long! Me and my husband took an impromptu trip here for dinner because I was catsitting close by. The fondue for two is what sold us on coming here. I would get that every single time I return. It is SO GOOD. The ahi tuna tartare was pretty good as well. We loved both the mushroom soup with truffle oil and the new england clam chowder. The fresh bread with butter pearls and sundried tomato oil was a really nice treat to start. We also really enjoyed the Santa Fe focaccia. The service was good and ambiance was great. It was a bit loud inside though so we were happy we got the little table tucked away in the bar room.

Janice B.

great ambience. never an ordinary meal here. love the new outdoor eating area. can't wait to go back this summer

Audrey R.

We came here this evening for Valentine's Day. We were greeted and seated right away. Our table was in the middle of other tables. Very awkward setting, not a fan at all. Felt like we were in the middle of everyone including the servers. Menu was also a preselected menu which we were surprised to see. I will say all of the selections on the menu sounded amazing. We opted to start with the oysters and calamari. Our entrées were pan seared scallops, and linguine with shrimp. Our entrees took quite a bit of time to come out. Our server Justin was accommodating and pleasant. All of our food choices were delicious. Despite where we sat and the dinner delay, it ended on a great note. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend reservations. Bonus is they have side parking lot.

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