During my work week in Lyon, met up with some colleagues at Casabea for dinner. I ordered a drink…read morebut don't recall the name, it was a martini of some kind and it was good. I had gotten there late so missed out on the charcuterie but everyone said it was really good. Bummer, since charcuterie is my thing! LOL. For my entree, I had the squid ink pasta with prawns in lobster sauce and it was delicious. For dessert we ordered 2 to share. Checkout the pics for details. Overall a good meal, service was good.

This was great for a light dinner and for drinks. The place…read morewas crowded but there was a tiny cafe table for us outside. Fortunately, they have a large area of canopy because it started to rain very hard that night. We had a drink, grilled vegetable salad and a great dessert. The service was very good and because of the rain nobody was rushing us to leave. I would recommend for drinks and light dinner.

Lunch at À Ma Vigne I just had my first meal from an…read moreauthentic and possibly the BEST Bouchon (not from personal experience but from reviews and recommendations) here in Lyon. I can't even begin to tell you how delighted I am. They sat me down to terrine of pork and baguette slices, I ordered a glass of rosé to accompany. The pork was exceptionally seasoned and there were cornichons speckled through the gelatinized terrine. It was cut into cubes and served with toothpicks as my utensils. For my first course I had the tripe salad. It was served cold and cooked exceptionally well. Not that I'm a tripe aficionado, but this was the best trip I have eaten. It was tossed in mustardy dressing that was velvety and luscious, and just had to be sopped up by the crusty baguette pieces. An order of steak frites was the entree as this is what they're know for. It is rumored to be the best in all Lyon and by the taste of it, I'd think all of France. A piping hot plate was delivered to my table and then a large platter containing my steak covered in brown butter followed. I was served and then asked if I cared for jus... When the jus is brown butter you say YES! Ladles of jus were spooned onto my steak and then the chef himself (wearing a smile that could only convey how proud he was about his delivery) brought out a platter of piping hot and golden crisp fries that were placed directly in front of me. I washed it all down with a glass of beaujolais. For dessert a citron (lemon, but not quite like any lemon I've had before) tart came to me. Buttery delicate crust gently cradled the citron curd so perfectly. It was completely balanced and just the right way to end the meal. This with an espresso and I was in heaven. My visit wasn't complete without the chef bringing me a shot of green chartreuse V.E.P.. Cheers! I was very comforted by the simplistic delivery of everything I ate. The favors were delicate and warming but executed only with mastery and skill. I was swept away w/ this experience and was saddened as it was drawing to an end. Thank you for the meal À Ma Vigne as it is one that I will forever crave.

Wonderful friendly and convivial atmosphere. Service was friendly and the food was heart warmingly…read moregood. Every bite was comforting and delicious. I loved the quenelle and am hoping to find a French restaurant that serves them here in the Bay Area, totally craving them after reviewing the meal!

When I saw rabbit on the menu I ditched my reservation for Le Nord across the street. They worked…read moreme in with no reservation at lunch. I was at a communal table with couples either side if me. We had some minor exchanges and two women seemed to delight in my delight of the food. The two men asked about my rabbit. The paté en croute was very good. I couldn't help but compare it to the previous night's at a 2 star Michelin restaurant. It held it's own in a more homey way, befitting this lively restaurant that was mostly filled with locals. The rabbit came in a individual oval Le Crueset smothered in a delicious mustard cream sauce. I would come back here in an instant. It was such fun.

After watching Anthony Bourdain's episode on Lyon on his show, I knew I wanted to try one of the 20…read moreBuchon's in Lyon during my visit. My daughter and I had a fantastic evening! We sat at a table with some neighbors and got to know them, we had some fun discussion. The Buchon was packed and the vibrant energy is infectious (in a good way). At the outset we picked a main course and our beverages. I opted for pork sausage cooked in a red wine sauce, and the team recommended a Beaujolais that would pair well. They then started the service and guided us to go easy on the cold salads as they brought out nine options in large bowls. The food was delicious. If you are in Lyon, there are great Michelin star options, but I recommend that you try out a Buchon if you can!

I love the experience of dining where the locals do when I travel internationally so I was excited…read moreto experience a "Bouchon" when on business in Lyon, France. Chez Chabert is one of only about 20 official bouchons, a type of restaurant found only in Lyon serving traditional Lyonnaise cuisine family style at long community tables. Typically, the emphasis on a bouchon is on a neighborly-family oriented atmosphere...almost like eating in one's home with your close friends. This bouchon tradition dates back to the small inns in Lyon back in the 17th century. Pretty cool experience for sure! The food here is not your typical haute or nouvelle cuisine we Americans think of when dining in France. The dishes here are heavily oriented around meat including sausages and roast pork. Hosted by our business colleagues from Lyon, Chez Chabert is located in the very popular "Old Town" section of town at the base of the mountain that serves as the location for Lyon's sacred landmark, the Basilica of Norte-Dame de Fourvière. Our large group sampled 5 different appetizers, each passed around in a large bowl family style, while sipping Chabert's local red wine. Our entrees were limited to a pork sausage dish, a chicken & cheese plate and a fish soufflé. While the entrees were not necessarily my cup of tea, I totally enjoyed the camaraderie and experience of this unvarnished brand of neighborly dining. Quatre etoiles!

We are an American couple who had a reservation at this restaurant... the moment we entered, we…read morewere turned away immediately. The staff member literally shooed us out. This was our first impression of Lyon and I worried that the rest of the city would be like that. However, all the other restaurants were kind and we had no issues the rest of our visit there.

This was one of those happy accidents whereby you stumble across a great find while looking for…read moreanother place (a few doors down, that was closed on Mondays). It's been 2 years since I was in Lyon last, and I had forgotten just how wonderful the food culture is down there, and why plenty take the time to point out that the food culture down there is stronger than in Paris. I concede the point :-) You've got two options for lunch at this traditional Lyonnais bouchon. the 19,50€ menu comes with charcuterie and cold ham + beetroot salad + beans, followed by a selection of traditional fare, including the not-to-be-missed quenelle. My friend had the pork belly. We picked the 15,50€ menu that did not include the charcuterie or cheese course, but simply had the main and a dessert. And there was plenty of that...a thick pear/apple compote, some dried plums which had been rehydrated in wine, and a creme caramel. Unhurried, served family style, with simple flavors and good prices. It was a good Monday.

Service désastreux: personne n'a mangé en même temps, aucun effort de la part du personnel pour…read moreparler anglais (langue de la moitiée des convives sur une tablée de 25 personnes). Attitude condescendante du chef de rang. Cuisine: médiocre, une soupe de petit pois sans interet qui nous a valu une belle rigolade avec nos amis tellement elle semblait sortir d'un pot de Bledina et le poisson trop cuit et....des gauffres en dessert!??!?! Sans intéret, passé votre chemin... Ambiance: bruyante Étonnament c'est la troisième fois que je poste mon avis et le restaurant se débrouille pour le faire suprimé. Qu'à cela ne tienne, je vais le poster sur ts les sites.

Best meal of our trip, fantastic escargot in a dual layered blanc cream and tomato sauce. The…read morepoulet was perfectly done, everyone enjoyed their dishes. Service was good, but they cannot make a dirty martini for you ... but the food was amazing.