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Left Bank Restaurant

4.8
4.8
839 Reviews
$50 and over
French
The Left Bank Restaurant serves traditional French cuisine in a fine dining setting in the heart of Vail Village. Using the freshest ingredients of the finest quality, Chef/Owner Jean-Michel Chelain prepares every dish from scratch. Featuring French classics such as Dover Sole Meunière and Côte de Boeuf, each item is carefully prepared and beautifully presented to offer a classic and transcendent culinary experience.  Reservations highly recommended, please reserve today!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-3696
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jean-Michel Chelain
  • Catering
    The Left Bank Vail will cater in your home with a full staff for small or large parties.
  • Private party facilities
    The Left Bank welcomes private parties and small groups up to 95 people. Please contact us directly for details.
  • Private party contact
    jean michel chelain: (970) 476-3696
  • Neighbourhood
    Vail
  • Cross Street
    International Bridge, Checkpoint Charlie
  • Parking Details
    Park in the Vail Village Parking Garage
  • Public Transit
    Solaris
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 839 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Denver / Colorado

    Great for fine wines

  • Denver / Colorado

    Romantic

  • Denver / Colorado

    French

  • Mountains

    Best Overall

  • Mountains

    Best Food

  • Mountains

    Great for fine wines

  • Mountains

    Romantic

839 Reviews
  1. PeterD

    London

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Always perfection. Everything from the cocktails and wine to the food and service. Personal favorites are the pepper steak, lobster bisque, and opera cake. Love the winter cocktail.

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  2. BarbarsF

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been to Left Bank many times and have never been disappointed Salmon, prime rib etc and all have been fantastic. The soufflés r fantastic, especially the chocolate. The staff is also great. MJ. In bar area is just a delight. Our favorite restaurant in Vail

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  3. MarshaB

    Denver

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was impeccable and the food was fantastic. Dover sole was amazing and the lightest soufflés I’ve ever had.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Left Bank and Chef Jean Michel Chelain are amazing. Service is superb. Highly recommend.

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  5. AndrewP

    Alabama

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there on Thanksgiving. The traditional Thanksgiving prix fixe was outstanding. All the favorites you could want done with elevated preparation, service, and location. MJ from the bar can make amazing drinks as well. Brendan and the team provide top notch service. Prices weren’t expensive for everything you receive. I highly recommend Left Bank.

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  6. DonnaY

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an elegant dinner at Left Bank. We were celebrating our anniversary and Thanksgiving and the staff was wonderful!!

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  7. AndresG

    Denver

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    overall3food4service1ambience1
    Really bad service, food was ok. Really expensive

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  8. KenG

    New Mexico

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding as always. Best in Vail!!! Cognac sauce with Steak au Poivre like heaven. Mocktail delicious.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food is incredible and as someone with celiac it is hard to eat French food but they were incredibly accommodating and chef made excellent recommendations for differing preparations without gluten. Extensive wine list, incredible food, and friendly and attentive staff. Can’t wait to go back!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food here is amazing. Wine list unbelievable. Love the desserts. We always go every time in vail.

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  11. criticaldining

    Phoenix

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Left Bank remains as one of the best restaurants in the Eagle Valley

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  12. Notsochayo

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Left Bank was amazing! Everything was excellent. Great food and wine and dessert. Will definitely come back.

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  13. BobR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    May be the very best, not just in Vail, but the country. Been coming here from the early 1980’s, usually save The Left Bank for our last night, we went two times and talking about a third. The Left Bank is where you take your time and savor every bit..!

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  14. BillW

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great overall experience, service, and food. Delightful evening.

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  15. SpeedRacer15

    Dallas

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Left Bank is a fabulous French restaurant that parents have been visiting for 50 years. Originally owners sold to their chef 15-20 years and nothing has ever changed (good thing!). Very traditional French fare. Will not be disappointed.

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  16. mickeyj

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been dining at the Left Bank since 1977 and it is consistently superb in every respect. The food is the best French cuisine outside of France and we were in France 2 months ago. The service is impeccable and the setting is relaxing yet elegant.

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  17. LeighF

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner to celebrate our anniversary. As always everything was perfect!

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  18. Chris

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were awesome. The ambiance was great too.

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  19. jacks

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Colorado have been eating here for about 30 years

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Wagyu Beef Wellington was amazing. Will go back again.

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  21. GeneW

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good seating arrangement. Perfect service. Excellent food. Would definitely dine there again.

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  22. annie2015

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent French restaurant with wine to match. Wonderful spot for celebratory dinner but just as comfortable for casual lighter gathering. Do order the soufflé. Staff is knowledgeable and meets you where you are. It has been in Vail for 50 years for a reason!

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  23. RussN

    Denver

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Chef/owner and his staff provide excellent attention to detail on every level of your dining experience! It is refreshing to find a quiet and cozy atmosphere in the heart of Vail Village, and great service staff that are extremely knowledgeable regarding food and wine. The lamb and beef Wellington was superb! This has become our favorite restaurant in the Vail Valley.

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  24. JFG17

    Denver

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The special was Beef Wellington. Never order it. Please I am advising you sincerely never order it. If you do you will be spoiled for life.

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  25. Oldtimers

    Denver

    16 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Would definitely return for a second try. Fabulous wine (although waiter didn't pour at the table from bottle - for that price range, should've been poured at the table so customer can review bottle); fish was pricey and bland, but presentation was fun and great fresh quality; vegetables were mediocre; service was almost 5 stars except for when I asked to see the bottle he said he wasn't sure . . . ????? huh? $35 for a glass of wine and you don't have the bottle? Nonetheless, we will go back and try again. Amazing location, beautiful decorations, old school, loved the ambience. Definitely worth a try!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We literally come to Vail annually for a night or two at the left bank. Best memories made and food we eat all year.

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  27. criticaldining

    Phoenix

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Once again spectacular food and service. Probably the best restaurant in the Vail Valley

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  28. JamieF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful! Everything I expected and more! Would definitely recommend

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  29. LindyC

    Denver

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    The dishes were unusual so we tried them but did not like the flavors. Trout needed a cream sauce and I didn’t like the balsamic sauce for the veal. I didn’t care for the eggplant with potato layers and it was not hit enough. The lemon soufflé was the best ever. The butter lettuce salad was also very good. The lychee martini appetizer were great.

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  30. natethegreat

    San Diego

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, the best duck confit I’ve ever had! Fresh fruit tart for dessert was sublime and the soufflés are always a treat. Service by Abel was wonderful, very gracious and professional.

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  31. michellem

    Orlando

    220 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    220 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have dined at Left Bank a few times prior to this time. Every experience has been very good. This past time was above and beyond, it was excellent from start to finish. Great selection of bottled wines, service was wonderful. The encrusted tomato soup is always delicious. My husband and I shared the Dover sole for two which melted in our mouths. A simple fruit tart with ice cream was a great way to end our meal. No room for the extra goodies given at the end but they were a sweet treat the next day! We highly recommend Left Bank.

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  32. LoriN

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    There was some cross contamination somewhere with my appetizer and I got terribly I’ll.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Muy buena comida y servicio No nos aviso un mesero que un platillo era para dos personas

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    great ambiance. Delicious food! Servers were professionals

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  35. RogerO

    Austin

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Delicious food, excellent wines, very nice space, attentive service, great location. Probably the most elegant restaurant around. We will return. It’s expensive, though, in part because portions are large - especially the shareable dinners which can easily serve 3 or more rather than the two advised on the menu, and staff does not discourage ordering too much (maybe it’s just us but we appreciate staff that help us calibrate our appetite at the moment to the portions they know better than we do)

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant had some of the best food and the best service I’ve ever had. I will recommending this place to anybody and everybody I hear is coming to Vail. The CÔTELETTE DE PORC AUX ECHALOTES was cooked perfectly. It was the best pork chop I’ve ever had. The STEAK AU POIVRE BLANC that my sister had was also perfection. We advised our waiter, Brenden, that we had allergies to tree nuts and he helped us navigate around anything that may cause a reaction. Each time he placed something on the table he mentioned it was but-free. I know it’s something that seems very small but it was very thoughtful and we appreciated not having to ask ( a lot of places will forget you mentioned it and some still bring items with nuts). The soufflé and the tart we had was also absolutely phenomenal. Trust me, visit The Left Bank when you come to Vail. You won’t regret it.

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  37. GaryTexas

    New Orleans

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Top class everything and well executed. Rack of lamb for two was delicious…perfectly cooked with tasty sauce. 8 lamb chops served which means I ate more than my wife did….5-3!! Left Bank rarely disappoints.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite restaurants in Vail. The food is absolutely delicious!

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  39. Bernie

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Among the best restaurants in Colorado and that includes Denver. Food excellent and the service equal.

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  40. Tracy

    Denver

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very romantic but also good for larger parties of 10 or 12. A gem in vail

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Left Bank Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 476-3696.

Left Bank Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 839 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Left Bank Restaurant

183 Gore Creek Dr., Vail, CO 81657

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    International Bridge, Checkpoint Charlie
  • Neighbourhood
    Vail
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking Details
    Park in the Vail Village Parking Garage
  • Public Transit
    Solaris
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jean-Michel Chelain
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (970) 476-3696
  • Catering
    The Left Bank Vail will cater in your home with a full staff for small or large parties.
  • Private party facilities
    The Left Bank welcomes private parties and small groups up to 95 people. Please contact us directly for details.
  • Private party contact
    jean michel chelain: (970) 476-3696
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