Left Bank Burger Bar
“Side if onion rings which were huge but cooked great, onion didn't pull out when taking a bite.”
“My personal favorites are the "Cyprus Hill" (featuring a very juicy and flavorful lamb patty) and the "Mac Daddy."”
“My husband had the Ghostface Killer and it was one of the more unique flavor combinations I've seen for a burger.”
Left Bank Burger Bar
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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We really so enjoyed the ambiance and hamburger fun at Left Bank that within a week's time we had eaten here twice. Burgers are a simple and humble food but not so simple to make. Like the omelet, you either know how to make one or you don't. Both can be easily ruined and turn out sub-par. Someone in this the Left Bank Burger kitchen does know what they are doing.
The burgers are juicy, tender with the proper ratio of fat in the beef. The selection of burgers keeps it interesting. If you're a veg, there is a black bean burger. The fries and other sides are delicious. There is a fun cocktail menu and great beer selections.
It was all a bit decadent and certainly a lot of fun having come here with good friends. The service is great, the bathroom was clean and the space inviting. Price point very reasonable.
If you've not been to Jersey City in a long time or ever, do go and be surprised and what a cool town it's become.
I came here for dinner and started with the the buffalo fries. You can't go wrong with fries, but these fries were okay. I like my fries crispy and thin. For our entrees, we ordered the mac daddy burger and the chillmatic burger. Both burgers were good, nothing to complain about. The lobster salad in the chillmatic burger was quite delicious. My girlfriend said the mac daddy was not that great, she only finished half.
I am surprised that the burgers did not come with fries. Almost every restaurant that serves burgers, always comes with a side of fries. This restaurant came with nothing. This was quite a disappointment. I will probably not come here again because it is not worth it for the price.
They do have outside seating!!! I stopped in on a Friday night to grab dinner with my boyfriend. We love just sitting outside or at a bar, we chose the bar this night but outside seating is available. The place was packed but we snagged two seats with a great bartender! The ambiance of this place is just as you'd expect for a burger bar in Jersey City – fun hip and clean!
I ordered the Mac Daddy – totally recommended! They put a garlic spread on there that paired with the fried Mac and cheese was delicious! My boyfriend ordered (I'm not sure the actual name) a grilled cheese burger which he is still raving about. I'd also like to mention I ordered med rare and he ordered rare and they were cooked perfectly !! We shared disco fries which were delicious, you could tell the fries were cut there! I did have to bring half he burger and fries home because it was too big for me, but it was still great day 2.
They have PBR cans which is one of my favorites when out to casual dinner.
Definitely recommended if in the Grove st area!
SOLID!!! I've been here quiet a few times and always leave beyond satisfied. Great beer prices and the food is always so good.
Their wings are pretty damn good and have the perfect amount of kick to them. They are a great size for sharing or if you are just ordering for one. Their fries are so yummy with either its their chilltown fries or jersey devil fries they leave you satisfied and full! Jersey fries are pretty much like ordering buffalo wings without the actual wing. The chilltown fries are fries with chili, jalapeno, and cheese, YES PLEASE! Both are so good and I honestly don't know if I could choose one over the other.
I've ordered the fried pickles which are a great snack, side order, or to just have them (not judging). Bottom line HAVE THEM! Their LB sliders are a great size for either sharing or just a meal. They are nice portion of meat and cheese and must say when Ive ordered them its more than enough for a meal.
I've also ordered for pick up as well and must say that they are fast here. Food was ready to go by the time we got there to pick up which was great. Staff is good we've sat at a table or the bar both spots staff is attentive.
Good selection of beer and cocktails both are really great prices on what they offer. This is probably one of my go to places when I think of good burgers. Haven't been disappointed with anything that I've ever ordered here.
So normally I'm not a fan of "busy burgers"… I like my burgers simplistic. But this place knows what they're doing and I find myself craving one right now.
So far I've tried the chillmatic, the mac-n-cheese burger (forget the name), the pulled pork burger (forgot the name too lol), and the ghostface killah… They were all incredible! The ghostface killah was by far my favorite but each is amazing in it's own way. The pork rinds are a steal for $3 and are one of the best things on the menu. If you've never had fresh pork rinds, it's not like the dust flavored ones you get in a bag but a light and airy pork flavored delight.
Overall great spot and my go-to when I'm down by Grove.
There are tons of good burgers throughout Jersey City so this place has to have a stellar burger in order to get a high rating from me. Unfortunately, I don't think this place really stacks up. On the plus side, the place has a great selection of craft beers, beers on tap, wine, and cocktails. Also very reasonably priced drinks including happy hour specials. The bar was packed on a Friday night so the secret is out. Service was a bit rushed as the place was crowded and there was a bit of wait. The place has a cool vibe w/JC themed art all around and a laid back chill vibe. I would def return for a drink catch-up w/friends.
Menu is solid with good selection of apps, salads, fries, and of course burgers! It has a good array of burgers w/interesting toppings like the chilmatic (house blend, smoked bacon, lobster salad, house potato chip, mixed greens, tomato and red onion) and another with taylor ham. They also have build your own w/tons of different choices (baked mac n cheese, gouda, bacon, guac, you name it they do it) which I did like. Prices start around $8 with each topping $1-3 and fries an additional $2.50.
We got nachos to start. They weren't bad but really nothing special. The cheese sauce was a bit overwhelming and the chips were sort of soggy. Sour cream also sort of took over the entire plate. I ordered a build your own burger w/guac. When the burger came it, it was w/o the guac which was disappointing. It was also dry, flavor lacking, and just sort of blah. Fries were over fried and greasy. In a city full of great burgers, this burger didn't measure up for me.
So this is my first time actually dining in left bank. The last time we ordered our food to go. Our experience was great. On a Friday night, we were seated right away and our waitress was pleasant. For our drink, my date and I had the Greenville Punch- It was good. As far as my burger, I ordered the Garden State aka the black bean burger. LOVE! This is probably the only thing on the menu that will keep me coming back. I will say that my dates burger looked great also. I don't eat meat so I can't tell you how it tasted but it sure looked yummy. He ordered the Merica Meltdown aka grilled cheese burger. He thought it was good. On the side he ordered the sweet potato fries (Yummy) and I ordered the Chilitown Fries (minus the chili and bacon… So basically it was just cheese fries with jalapeños lol). My cheese fries were just ok. I guess I'm not a fan of cheese sauce. I asked beforehand what kind of cheese they used on the fries and my water had no clue. I tried to have cheddar cheese on the fries instead but they didn't have. On their menu it does say no substitutions so just be aware of that. I'll just be back for that Garden State burger.
I have been here a few times now. The burgers are good but nothing that great in my opinion. I built my own burger the two times I went and both times they came over cooked. The bank sauce isn't too bad though. There onion rings are monstrous and pretty good. They have a nice selection of craft beers on tap including a few IPAs which is a plus.
Overall a decent experience but nothing spectacular.