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Hours
Sun
12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Mon
12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Tue
12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wed
12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Thu
12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Fri
12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat
12:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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PRICE RANGE
$31.00 – $80.00
CUISINES
French, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Left Bank Restaurant serves traditional French cuisine with a modern twist in the heart of Vail Village. Using the freshest ingredients of the finest quality, chef Jean-Michel Chelain prepares every dish from scratch. Think classics like Gigolette d’Agneau and Bouillabaisse de Crustacés au Fenouil. Each item is carefully prepared and beautifully presented to offer a culinary experience unlike any other. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you not just to eat, but to dine.
PRICE RANGE
$31.00 – $80.00
CUISINES
French, European
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service
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4.0
238 reviews
Excellent
122
Very good
61
Average
20
Poor
17
Terrible
18
Magictravelnow
Dallas416 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
I love this restaurant. I had a hard time getting a reservation in the summer but this winter I have had the pleasure of dining there 4 times and will continue to support them as the service is brilliant, friendly, outstanding food and wine list.
I love the peach smoked salmon billini with caviar, the Beef Wellington, The lobster bisque, the duck is one of my favorites it is the finest I have ever tasted.
The Pepper filet is another one not to be missed.
The cold fois gras with a glass of saturne from the SOM Andy is magnificent.
I also know the hot fois gras is also suppose to be best in class.
They also serve dover sole which I have not tried but they are famous for it and frankly everything on the menu.
I could go on the desserts are amazing and I love the receptionist, my servers- Brendan and Iliad, even the woman in the coat check and all of the bartenders have shown such kindness I have frankly ever experienced in Vail.
This is one in a million just be patient and stop in if you need to have a reservation they will make it easy for sure if you don't reach them on the phone for some reason.
I will not go anywhere else as it will not live up to this special
place.
Written January 18, 2021
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Jean-Michel C
We're thrilled you had a chance to come visit us! You can't go wrong with our peach smoked salmon Bellini with caviar. Looking forward to having you back our way again soon.
Best,
Jean-Michel, Owner
Written January 21, 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
surfyogatravel
Haleiwa31 contributions
Mar 2021 • none
I was looking forward to the Left Bank dinner at Vail, but was left with a not so memorable experience. The menu is back to traditional French cuisine, but to be competitive, I hope the management team looks at revamping what they offer. I would agree with the other posters that the food lacks any in depth flavors. The tomato soup tasted like warmed V8 tomato juice. The duck was okay, and is something that I could get at any non high end restaurant. The chocolate soufflé was undercooked and watery; tasting like sugar granules and egg. I hope management tries their competitor's food, such as The Slope Room, otherwise, they'll be offering bland historic food that should be shelved in a museum. I am uncertain how other reviewers think this food is excellent or high end? The current product is uncompetitive.
Written March 30, 2021
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Magictravelnow
Dallas416 contributions
Apr 2021 • none
I have been coming to Vail since last June and I must say I do not understand reviews that are less than 5 stars for this perfect place.
I love the management, servers and the chef.
It is the finest team of people I have ever met and I have traveled the world.
They are kind, exceptional people who always want your experience to be more than 5 stars.
I have dined here almost 8 times and the other evening I overheard a table of 8 say they had not come to Left Bank for years and were so impressed they will be coming right back after they reopen after the season.
Andy is the manager and he looks after every single one of his guests with pride he is also the SOM.
The food is consistently exquisite and fresh. Maybe I am an old world soul but I have always had the finest dining experience here than any other establishment in and around Vail because they care about your dining experience.
They are kind, warm and friendly people who serve the finest French food along with the largest wine list of any restaurant.
Once again there are many choices in the Vail area and I will stand by my 5 star review every time.
They have earned every star and people who give them less than 5 stars don't belong here. Plus the bartender MJ is fabulous and she is very creative. and Kea who greets you is so lovely. They are my family when I come to Vail as I trust them implicitly.
Written April 15, 2021
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Anna T
1 contribution
Aug 2020 • family
Very rude manager. Absolutely unacceptable attitude
We just set down for dinner and he came to remind us that we need to get out by 7:30. My teenage kids were shocked. We travel a lot and like to dine out , never had this kind of treatment.
Asked him to take our family photo (was my husband birthday) he refused it ,he said because of Covid he can not touch our phone , but on other hand , he was cleaning our plates, picking up our forks and knives after we used them. Also the wine glasses , which he was Ok by touching. No logic what so ever , actually pretty dump!!!
Food was Ok , but nothing to Wow
My duck was undercooked , too salty and no flavor.
Steak was Ok
They did give a complimentary desert to my husband for his birthday, but it felt so unwelcome , just throw it on the table.
They cleaned our plates so fast , without even asking if we want something else , just brought the bill , we felt that we were so pushed out.
Conclusion : you don’t want to spent 500$ and feel unwelcome, especially when you are there for special occasion.
Will not recommend this place to any of my friends.
Written August 5, 2020
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Jean-Michel C
We work hard to provide the best service, so we're sorry to read you felt unwelcome while in our restaurant. We do have certain protocols in place for our staff's safety, and we hope that wasn't too much of an inconvenience. We hope you find your way back here and give us another chance to impress. - Jean-Michel, Owner
Written August 10, 2020
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Valerie76
6 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
I’ve never had French food that was totally tasteless. I think they make the French onion soup with Campbell’s soup in a can. For the entree I had beef wellington that was probably cooked in a microwave. For dessert we had a chocolate soufflé which tasted like chocolate scrambled eggs. No texture, no flavor. The good news is with all the terrible food you get terrible service from a burnt out snowboarder/ surfer. “Everything epic dudes?” Yeah, no it isn’t and please learn some manners. Stay far away from this place in Vail. There are far far better places. Truly mediocre and disappointing.
Written August 20, 2020
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Jean-Michel C
Every item on our menu is made from scratch, so we're sorry to read our authentic French cuisine left you wanting more. Our staff works hard to treat every guest with care, so we apologize for falling short during your visit. We hope you give us another chance to impress this winter when we'll have a new, seasonally inspired menu.
Sincerely,
Jean-Michel, Owner
Written August 26, 2020
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Tensy
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • couples
I could not sleep last night of the disappointing and upsetting experience we had at this restaurant. What started off as a lovely dining experience ended up as a total scam. The joke was on us. To begin, the manager began discussing the wine list with my husband and the wines in discussion ranged from 1,500 to about 2,000!!! I clearly told him the types of wines we enjoy and our price point - $300 to $400 dollars would be fine. He asked my husband if we would be drinking 1 or 2 bottles and he replied probably 2. With that being said, the manager made a comment at one point that I didn’t have to know the price of the bottle. Although we laughed and I assumed he was joking, I replied yes I do. He then said he had a nice bottle that wasn’t on the list that he thought would be perfect. He brought out the bottle and we drank the bottle along with another couple that joined us for dinner. About 45 minutes or an hour into our dinner, the bottle finished and he asked if we would like a second bottle. We said yes so he brought it out. At that point we asked how much the bottle was just to be sure it was in our price range. As we were asking he quickly began uncorking the bottle as we told him numerous times not to open at which time he said 4. At that point we asked $400 and he replied $4,000.00!!!!!!! As you can imagine, we were all in dismay by his response. I was so upset! I have never heard anything like this nor could even imagine him having opened a bottle and a second one, to boot, for that immense amount of money. Needless to say we did not even touch our food at that point. Our entrees were untouched and were even charged a soufflé that never even made it to the table. He even insisted on caviar to start so we ordered the smallest portion to share with our friends. We were charged $750.00 for the caviar!!!!!!!! I feel this was a total scam on the part of the manager. He took advantage of us and was not up front with us when I made our price point very clear to him. This experience has dampened my entire week here at Vail as we leave today having been charged nearly $5,000.00 for dinner for 4- and he was ready to begin pouring a second bottle. Very sneaky, misleading and unprofessional!
Written March 24, 2022
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Roy W
Honolulu4 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Its been about 15 yrs since i was last at Left Bank. Food and atmosphere was as good as I remembered. Best french onion soup I have had. Vol au Vent was excellent and hubby had salmon which he said was best he had ever had at a restaurant. Also we each got a souffle for dessert and they were prepared perfectly and were a great end to a great meal
Written June 19, 2022
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Neurocaredoc
33 contributions
Jul 2021 • family
They left Bank is easily the best restaurant in Vail. The combination of the outstanding food quality and the warm service make it unique in the valley. You can tell that the chef takes great pride in his preparation‘s which are remarkably consistent and elegant.
Andy is the manager as well as the Sommelier and is always friendly and very helpful.
We love the new decor as well, and the atmosphere is great. Highly recommend
Written July 5, 2021
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Scenic13671564081
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • family
We were a table of two enjoying the elegance and ambiance of this establishment. We even helped our server laugh off her mistake of asking us how we wanted our Beef Tartar prepared. The food was good. The portions were more than we expected/needed, and there was an overabundance of heavy sauces with our entrées, but we figured that is to be expected in high-end French dining. Sadly, our dining experience and service quickly crumbled.
A large, loud, obnoxious group took over the entire dining room. They invaded our personal space to take photos and videos. Women’s butts were literally next to my face, I am sure I ended up on their Instagram post! They spanned 3 tables with our two-top in the center. They yelled across us to each other as if we were not even there. It was appalling.
What was more appalling is not only could The Left Bank servers and management not control this group they actually gave all their attention to this group. Essentially encouraging the abhorrent behavior. We were forgotten. We waited ~30 minutes for the remainder of our meal to be served. We then had to wait 10+ minutes for our check - wine glasses empty.
When asked, by the manager, if we enjoyed our meal we explained our disappointment in how our service plummeted. We got a lame excuse of it being a busy night. Not true, there were several other empty tables in the house. If you can’t handle this capacity, then how can you possibly handle a full house?
Dear The Left Bank, you are not responsible for people who do not know how to behave in public, but you are responsible for customer service. You must not provide service based on group size. The per/person ratio of money spent is equivalent. In fact our ratio was likely larger given our 100% drinking age and the larger group was 75% underage. Shame on you, your customer service is subpar and unacceptable at this price point. We visit Vail each year. Sadly, we don’t think The Left Bank will be included in any of our future visits.
Written March 29, 2024
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Bertha C
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • family
Recently, I had the unfortunate experience of visiting the left bank with my family, which was far from satisfactory. Unfortunately, my rating for this establishment would be a one on a hypothetical scale, primarily attributed to the quality of service, led by the sommelier and restaurant manager.
From the moment we walked in, it was evident that the sommelier’s attitude was disappointing. His focus seemed to be more on promoting the most expensive wines on the menu rather than providing a genuine, customer-oriented experience. This deceptive and indifferent attitude not only undermines the establishment’s integrity but also generates a sense of mistrust and discomfort among customers, we felt exploited and deceived by a team that seems more interested in making profits than in providing an authentic and satisfying dining experience. It was an unfortunate and unpleasant experience that I cannot recommend. It is regrettable to come across an establishment that prioritizes profit over customer satisfaction and lacks the integrity and commitment to excellence in service.
Written March 12, 2024
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Chris - Frequent casual traveler
Venice132 contributions
Sep 2021 • solo
The Left Bank is the best fine dining in Vail.
I drive up each fall to enjoy a quiet couple of
days. This year I enjoyed the Beef Wellington
and chocolate soufflé on my first evening.
It was a beautiful evening in the bars area.
Very private and efficient. The next evening
a room service was enjoyed with they’re lovely
Bibb lettuce salad and a wonderful dressing and a Grand Manier Soufflé.
Perfect way to Celebrate!
Thank you so much Chef John and your staff !
Written September 16, 2021
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john j
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • family
Have no problem with expensive food when it's worth it. This place no longer justifies the exorbitant prices. Just flat out not as good as it used to be. Service was good and a nice new remodel, but would trade that for the old food. Better choices for French cuisine in Vail and better choices in general.
Written June 27, 2024
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DD-Colorado
Boulder136 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
If you visit Vail, plan a dinner out at The Left Bank. The staff is second to none. The wine list is extensive. The food -- I dream about it every year and can't wait to return when we are in town for the dance festival.
Written July 30, 2024
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Seaside625427
10 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
We return to the left bank, year after year, it is always enjoyable.
Great staff, food and wine list. A bar that does not disappoint and even the mocktails excited the teens.
Thank you for a wonderful evening.
Written February 20, 2023
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juris k
1 contribution
Sep 2024 • couples
Excellent food. Great service Friendly
Colorado rack of lamb outstanding , not readily available elsewhere
Chocolate soufflé memorable
Been going there since 1980’s
Consistent
Written September 14, 2024
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