Opening hours
Closed · opens 4:30 PM
| Monday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Buffalo: 7:22 AM (EST). Holiday hours may differ – call (716) 882-3509 to confirm.
Location & directions
511 Rhode Island StBuffalo, NY 14213
About The Left Bank
The Left Bank is a restaurant located at 511 Rhode Island St in Buffalo, New York. It is one of 662 places to eat and drink we list in Buffalo.
The Left Bank is open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Night owls can stop by until 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.
The Left Bank's menu features 34 dishes and drinks across 5 sections, including Premiere Plat, Bourgeois Fare, Peasant Fare, Grill And Pasta, and Focaccia. Listed prices range from $4.00 to $30.00, with a typical item around $12.00. Dishes worth a look include House Salad, Fondue For Two, and Pork Tenderloin.
Service options include outdoor seating, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as cozy, romantic, trendy, and upscale, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. It is especially popular for dinner and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards and debit cards. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (716) 882-3509 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant · Italian
- Address
- 511 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213
- Phone
- (716) 882-3509
- Price range
- $50 to $100 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Menu
- 34 items · $4.00–$30.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Left Bank’s weekday schedule with 28 other restaurants in Buffalo. On a typical weekday it opens at 5:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, later than 71% of them (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 38.5 hours a week, 7 hours fewer than the local median of 45. 54% of restaurants in Buffalo open on Sundays, and The Left Bank is one of them.
Compared with 28 other restaurants in Buffalo that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in New York
Based on 253 menus with 13,823 priced items from restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $20.00.
At The Left Bank the median listed price is $12.00, lower than the typical $14.00 for restaurants in New York.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 20% | $12.00 |
| French Fries | 14% | $6.00 |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 12% | $10.00 |
| Onion Rings | 12% | $7.95 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 11% | $8.00 |
| House Salad | 9% | $9.00 |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 9% | $16.50 |
| Wings | 9% | $15.00 |
Calculated from 253 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Brunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Brunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Left Bank there are 36 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 87 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (14), Bars & Pubs (10), Pizza (6), and Sandwiches & Delis (5).
Competition is strong: 13 other restaurants are within a mile and 43 within three miles. The closest is Essex St Pub, < 0.1 mi away.
20 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsFry Baby Donut Co< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificMoneybags Dumplings< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeDalfonso's Italian Imports0.1 mi
- PizzaExtra Extra Pizza0.2 mi
- EuropeanThe Place0.2 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Left Bank's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM. Monday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM; Saturday: 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM; Sunday: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Is The Left Bank open on Sunday?
Yes, The Left Bank is open on Sundays: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Where is The Left Bank located?
The Left Bank is located at 511 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213.
What is the phone number of The Left Bank?
You can call The Left Bank at (716) 882-3509.
Does The Left Bank offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Left Bank offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at The Left Bank?
The typical price range at The Left Bank is $50 to $100 per person. Menu prices range from $4.00 to $30.00.
Does The Left Bank take reservations?
Yes, The Left Bank accepts reservations.
Is The Left Bank wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is The Left Bank open late?
Yes – The Left Bank is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near The Left Bank?
There are 87 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Left Bank. Nearby options include Fry Baby Donut Co (< 0.1 mi), Moneybags Dumplings (< 0.1 mi), and Dalfonso's Italian Imports (0.1 mi).
Are there other restaurants near The Left Bank?
13 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Essex St Pub, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do restaurants in New York cost?
Based on 253 menus with 13,823 priced items from restaurants in New York, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $8.00 and $20.00.
