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Left Bank, LB Steak Restaurants Shutting Down
Vine Hospitality said rising labor and food costs, plus falling foot traffic, made continued operations unsustainable and will lay off about 300 workers.
On Monday, Vine Hospitality announced it will shutter all seven Bay Area restaurants, including Left Bank, LB Steak, and Meso, affecting around 300 employees by Wednesday.
CEO Alistair Levine confirmed the closures, citing a 'challenging operating environment' and the 'explosion' of two planned San Francisco projects requiring additional capital. The group operated for over 30 years.
San Jose's Santana Row faces the most significant impact, hosting three of the affected restaurant concepts. Management informed employees of the shutdown on Monday morning following their Father's Day shifts.
Menlo Park's Left Bank location will serve final customers on Tuesday, laying off 35 to 40 workers. The team posted a farewell message on Instagram, thanking guests for support and loyalty.
Property managers are exploring options for vacant spaces, including the former LB Steak at City Center in San Ramon. The group maintained headquarters in Marin County since founding in 1994.