My friends and I went here for brunch. Overall, we enjoyed ourselves. I love a bistro. Everything from the feel to the food makes me feel continental and nostalgic for my time in Paris. Lyon Hall has a nice ambience with lots of versatility in its seating: indoor, outdoor, near a window, booths, high tops. We had the beignets to begin and they came with a dipping sauce (pumpkin crème anglaise-seasonal). The beignets themselves were piping hot and perfectly flavored. While generally pillowy, they were doughier than I typically like. The dipping sauce was light and lovely. For the main, I had the Croque Monsieur with fried egg, so technically a Croque Madame. Generally, I enjoyed the overall dish. Temperature, texture, and flavor were all right on point and the egg was cooked perfectly (which, believe it or not is difficult). The béchamel was flavored well, but would have liked more. The dish would have been too dry if it weren't for the runny egg yolk. The salad was a nice sharp compliment to the Croque Madame and brought balance to the overall dish. (It felt like a very classic bistro dish.) The service was good. Our server was nice and warm, though we did have to ask for refills a few times. I would have liked for them to check in on us more. read more

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Erin was a phenomenal bartender. Will come back because of her. Was quick attentive and extra friendly!!! As I said will return!!!!

First time trying this restaurant despite living in the area for a few years. The restaurant offers French and German cuisines, but only ordered off the happy hour menu. Ordered a dozen oysters which are $1.50 during happy hour. Also tried the french dip sandwich and had the smoked brisket dumplings at the table. I didn't get to try the smoked brisket dumplings itself, but the bbq sauce that was drizzled was noticeably sweet. The french dip sandwich was excellent, with delicate breading and a great balance of meat and melted cheese. Overall, a satisfactory experience. Service was efficient, but not too interactive during happy hour. Definitely want to come here and try their dinner menu! read more

OMG! THAT. PRETZEL... Get it!! So light and chewy and not overly powered by salt. Probably the best soft-pretzel I have had (or at least a close second to Nordic Knots) and the cheese fondue it comes with is homemade and delicious! Pair that with a nice Belgian Beer and a pot of mussels and I am in heaven. I will say that I have had better mussels (put some Dijon in that white wine sauce and now we're talking) - but for the price in the area and the amount, I still give my meal 5 stars. Plus they are not stingy with their fresh, crusty, chewy baguettes that are perfect for soaking up the flavorful broth! read more

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Dinner with partner and in-laws was amazing at Lyon. I had their Wednesday dinner special beef burgundy and it was flavorful, delicious, and a good portion of beef most importantly. We enjoyed the french and german fusion (with schnitzels and a warm Barvarian pretzel not pictured). The service was also amazing though I do recommend having a reservation beforehand. Very lively and unique restaurant in the Clarendon area. Would definitely be back! read more

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Been here twice. Service is good, food is okay, drinks are expensive, overall ambiance was great. Street parking only read more

Lyon Hall - Brasseries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I have passed by this restaurant so many times and for some reason didn't think to try it until my parents made a brunch reservation for us a few weeks ago. We loved it and I'm so glad we found a new brunch spot! The food was great. I had the steak frites and literally stuffed myself because I couldn't stop eating. Our table also had French toast, eggs Benedict, the chef's breakfast and beignets. Everyone was very happy with their meal and no one had any complaints about anything--there isn't huge but there are good options for people with different preferences. The atmosphere was also very relaxed for a Sunday brunch. I would definitely recommend a trip to Lyon Hall and I can't wait to go back! read more

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I have to give props to Lyon Hall for their takeout game during the pandemic. They've become my spot for to-go mussels and frites; I'm a fan of the white wine mussels. The fries are a generous portion and taste great, especially reheated in the air fryer or oven. The burger is also a favorite dish of mine, and it travels well for takeout. And I also like ordering a baguette to enjoy with my meal and the next day or two. I enjoyed Lyon Hall before the pandemic, but they've really distinguished themselves for good takeout service in our crazy new world. read more

Lyon Hall - White wine mussels - Brasseries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Came here for their Winter 2022 Restaurant week, which was extended an extra week for them! I wanted to make sure I came for their restaurant week, which typically I find worth since it's their entire menu, and I wasn't disappointed! It was three courses for $40 per person, with sides being able to be substituted for dessert if you're not a sweets person. Appetizer was the French Onion Soup. I absolutely love their French Onion Soup with the melted cheese top and the soup on the bottom. Very tasty and quite filling for a soup too! I got their seared scallops for the entrée, and even though it looked rather small, it was very filling. The scallops were bigger than I imagined. The sauce they used throughout the dish was so delicious too on the veggies and the black rice (the rice was surprisingly super tasty). I got the cassis gateau marjolaine for dessert. The cake and buttercream compliments with the raspberry sorbet well. It wasn't my favourite dessert, but still good; not too sweet although it was a bit too thick in texture for my preference. Staff was super friendly and attentive. Really enjoyed my time here as always. The inside is a little dim if that's a concern for you. read more

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Lyon Hall is part of the Northside Social family, and they offer brunch, lunch, dinner, a HH menu, as well as an extensive drink menu. We came here for a weekday Happy Hour, and we ordered the following: +a full dozen of the Oysters on the Half Shell - these seemed a bit smaller in size, and the oysters could have been more fresh; they had a slightly fishy taste to them +the Warm Bavarian Pretzel - served with 3 dipping sauces: a smoked cheddar fondue, honey butter, and dijonnaise; the pretzel could have been more soft; the honey butter was good, but didn't seem like a good complement to the pretzel; I did like the dijonnaise the best, but it could have been more thicker and creamier; the smoked cheddar fondue was grainy and was super bland to me +Smoked Brisket Dumplings - topped with sauerkraut and a coffee grind barbecue sauce; these come with 4 and seemed to be deep-fried; the coffee grind barbecue sauce was a sickly sweet and tangy sauce that just didn't complement the dumplings at all - I thought it totally ruined the dish +Vin Blanc mussels - prepared with garlic, creme fraiche, shallots, parsley, and spinach; the mussels were very large-sized (like the size of your big toe, really!), and I was surprised at the full order amount it came as for a HH order; there were some broken shells and some sand, which was a big no-no for seafood; there was an option to add pommes frites, which we did; these were hand-cut fries and could have come out freshly fried, as they were served lukewarm +Tinola-Style mussels - prepared with a ginger broth, spinach, shredded papaya, and shishito peppers; the ginger broth was flavorful, and I preferred this over the Vin Blanc version; added pommes frites to this dish as well The mussels came with a basket of crusty bread, which was great to sop up the broth! We knew we had ordered with our stomachs, as we could have just stuck with 1 order of mussels to share, as well as just added one of the pommes frites. Our server was Pedro, and he was nice and attentive, checking in with us throughout our dining experience. For HH, you can sit at the bar or at the bar tables. Not sure what the eatery can do, but there was a large pesky fly that was flying around, which was icky. I may be interested in trying out their famous Chicken Schnitzel dish or their fresh beignets next time. Restricted metered street parking is available. +ask for Pedro +friendly service +restricted metered street parking available read more

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While not our first time in Lyon Hall, it was the first time we've dined inside AND for a special holiday menu. I must say that the prior experience we've had at Lyon Hall was present; solid table service, great menu options and a pleasant environment. Being Thanksgiving, we made sure to have our reservation well in advance. While we were there mid-afternoon, I wouldn't say that they were slammed, but steadily busy. Obviously on a holiday, one needs to celebrate with a good cocktail to start off with. Our group chose to start off with a twist on two classics, My Mom's Manhattan and a Paper Plane to Paris and a newcomer for us, the Arc 'de Triomphe. Both of the classics were terrific, the Manhattan with a splash of Cointreau and the Paper Plane sporting Cardamaro. The Arc was a unique and tasty treat-starting with a vodka base and rounded out with spiced pear purée, allspice and lemon juice. So nice it had to be tried twice! In a bow to the holiday, they had a special Prix Fixe Menu that has an abundance of options. The 3 course opportunity had such a wide variety of appetizers it was truly hard to choose from. Ultimately our party went with the Oysters on the half shell, Shrimp Cocktail and the Charcuterie Plate. We also started with an add on of their delicious Pomme Frites, which we had experienced on our earlier visits. The rock star of the apps was the Charcuterie Plate that had 3 different meats (Chicken Pate, Bresaola, Saucisson Sec, toasts along with cornichons, and plentiful pickled veggies. Don't get me wrong, the Oysters at Lyon Hall are worth a visit in themselves and the shrimp were on the extra large size, but the Plate made it a great start. For entrees our party went with the Traditional Turkey Day option, the Pork Chop and the Duck Breast. The star of the three was the duck, beautifully prepared large portion of duck confit, in a la'orange sauce over lightly sautéed kale, black Venus rice, and a braised salsify. Oh my goodness, it was delicious. The Pork Chop too was outstanding, perfectly cooked in a pan to the right temp accompanied with bourbon sweet potatoes, braised mustard greens, in a whole-grain mustard demi-glaze. The traditional Thanksgiving option, White turkey meat with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green beans with almonds a small side of cranberry sauce, bread pudding stuffing and turkey gravy didn't disappoint, but arrived as a lukewarm option, almost as if the kitchen thought pre-prep of that meal as an afterthought. Tasty, but just not a knock-out. At this point, dessert was not needed, but included, so our group powered through a Creme Carmel, a very unique mini-pumpkin pie and the ice cream. While the last option was billed as home made ice cream and sorbet, the sorbet wasn't present, but instead featured 3 ice creams. All were fantastic but the Pumpkin pie made as almost a tart, had a wonderful maple flavoring and whipped topping that made it delectable. Likewise the Creme Carmel had a fruit compote in a apple cider cake based with a salted caramel wafer. The only deterrent to being a perfect experience was being seating directly under a blowing vent that kept our party chilled. With the restaurant mostly full we didn't feel it appropriate to request a reseating assignment so we were much more expedient about the length of our stay; an after dinner apertif was something we usually enjoy, but we skipped that this time to avoid the continued chill. Our advice is don't be shy to mention this to your server, so that you'll have the perfect experience at a great restaurant. read more

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French brasserie that is part of the Northside Social family Offer brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner, and have a solid drink menu as well Bar, high-top, table, and outdoor seating Delicious complimentary bread and butter Large portions I came here for dinner with my GF, and we were very impressed both by the speedy service and the high quality food. I got the "vin blanc" muscles (+ a side of buffalo cauliflower), and she got the fish and chips, and we were both very happy with our food. read more

A gem in Clarendon, Lyon Hall shouldn't be missed. Both the cocktails and food here are fantastic. Good value and delicious food. The escargot is garlicky, buttery, and large. A decent appetizer for two people. The bread and butter is low key amazing as well. They have an exciting cocktail list and I had an earl grey side car that I still dream about read more

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A French brasserie in Clarendon. Mike and I enjoyed our SJF cocktails to start (though the ginger probably should have been sharper). The standout dish was my wife's steak tartare, which was pretty perfect. The French onion soup was decent. My salmon was done well. The mussels were a particular disappointment, because the sauce had a heavy cream aspect, which made the dish much heavier than normal. Mike enjoyed his chocolate torte for dessert. I had the pear sorbet (fine, but nothing special) with some vanilla ice cream. read more

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Amazing food and ambiance. The bread definitely was the best I've had. The appetizers were especially the grilled octopus was very tasty and my main dish was amazing. read more

Chef's kiss (Dinner Menu) Food made my husband's eyes roll to the back of his head hehe. Our waitress was great, music was classics old school! We miss you Lyon Hall! read more

Cute, yummy and cozy experience! Came for Sunday brunch, lucked out and got a seat without a reservation. Seating is tight, but everything else makes up for it. The food was delicious, the energy was great and the service was impeccable. Loved the quiche, and beignets! Definitely would come back for a fun friends brunch/dinner! read more

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I had a great experience here. I sat at the bar and our bar tender was very attentive and fun. I started with the oysters and they were delicious and then I also had scallops as the entree. I definitely would come back and try other items on the menu. The manager also came by and made sure we were well taken care of. I thought that was very nice. read more

I tried their Tuesday Lechon in the menu today after seeing that they offer some Filipino dish at this place because their chefs are Filipino! I got super excited because I don't have to travel far to get a taste of Lechon. We ordered it online and picked it up in person since this was not in their Ubereats and DoorDash menu. My verdict. The flavor was good. The quality of the pork belly was good. They are generous with the portion. It reminded me of the Philippines. The vinegar sauce that came with it was great as well to cut through the fat and grease. The entree came with white rice and salad. Some things that can be better: the pork skin should be crispier. I understand that they probably started roasting this hours earlier prior to dinner time which is why the skin Is chewy. What's the point of Lechon if the skin isn't crispy? I suggest they determine what may be the issue why the skin isn't crispy. It was really a turn off and a bit disappointed when I bit through the skin and it wasn't crispy. I hope the chefs take this feedback and find a way to keep the skin crispier because that's the true essence of a great Lechon. Looking forward to trying it again after the recipe is updated! read more

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Food is very good specially HH menu Love the baguette they serve the butter is so creamy.. read more

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I thought my eggs Benedict was a whole slay! I loved how it was served on a croissant. I added avocado to mine because #vegetarian while my friend got lox on hers. The fries were the best type of fries. You know what I mean! Nice staff and cute inside. read more

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Really best food around, absolutely great service and nice ambiance, perfect place for any celebration....

The grilled branzino I had here last night was soooo good that I am still thinking about it! The sparkling wine I got off the happy hour menu also paired with it well. I would definitely recommend this dish here. The whole plate tasted so good! read more

Lyon Hall - Grilled branzino with carrots, artichokes, and onion - Brasseries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Lyon is an amazing Clarendon details staple. Never seems to age, with just the right mix of food, atmosphere and fun. Can't beat the experience read more

I had a good brunch here. The oysters were fresh and delicious.The beignets and Benedict were great and cooked well. The mimosa was also good. The service was a bit slow however because it gets pretty busy here during weekend mornings. read more

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Lyon Hall is a true French treasure to the Clarendon neighborhood! I've been several times and I have never had a bad dish. The waiters are friendly, they have a great selection of wine and the crème brûlée is to die for! read more

We had the best meal of our LIVES!!!!!! everything was even better than i could've imagined. we had escargot, beef tartare, onion soup, ny strip, the special duck confit, the lobster roll, mac and cheese, and the mushroom side. everything was so flavorful, it's impossible to pick a favorite. Our server Greg was so knowledgeable and was such a delight. he made our experience even better, if that's even possible! we can't wait to make lyon hall a regular place read more

Came here with a friend on a weekday early eve. I liked the volume level of music. Lighting flattering. Service was perfect. We started with a French bottle of Sauvignon blanc . Wine was delicious but would have preferred to have it in a bucket of ice while we drank it. That's probably my biggest complaint. It got warm and sweated on the table. We then ordered the warm pretzel. It had poppy seeds which I thought was weird but my friend loved it's it came with 3 sauces- a hot honey butter, a cheese, and a white Dijon mustard. All were good. My friend liked the honey butter best. I ate most of the cheese but the Dijon was great but it wasn't yellow. How is mustard not yellow?!! We split two salads. A Caesar and the beet. The Caesar was better and had white anchovies. The portion was bigger. The beet was good too. I got the branzino but substituted coulidlower for carrots. The fish was delicious. Fresh. A generous portion of vegetables. I highly recommend. We split the warm berry tart with coconut ice cream. We got an extra scoop of vanilla ice cream. It was pretty good !!! Will be back! read more

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The restaurant offers French and German cuisines. A lot of meat options. The restaurant has two levels and outdoor seating. Street parking is available. They offer brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. We went for dinner. It was busy but we had a reservation. It's a lively atmosphere with dim lighting. We tried the pretzel with smoked cheddar fondue, honey butter, and spicy mustard. I would prefer a softer pretzel but each spread complimented the pretzel well. The pan roasted salmon was good. We liked that they made the salmon skin crispy. The pork schnitzel was hearty. The cabbage was al dente and pickled just right. read more

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Traditional yet refreshed French food right in the heart of Clarendon in a gorgeous setting. Every part of our dinner was phenomenal with some clear standouts. If you like escargot don't skip it here- the portion is generous and their method of preparing it is packed with tons of flavor. The crab bisque was so flavorful and I loved the large portion of fresh crab. For dinner my husband and I both opted for the special of the day- roasted duck and it was great. The sides the duck were paired with were just okay- but the duck was the star of the show and made it worthwhile. The tartare was exactly what I was craving and our reason for stopping in- 10/10 execution and accompaniments. For desert we had the bread pudding which had a fun method of presentation but to no fault of the restaurant we couldn't try it as we were absolutely stuffed from our amazing apps and meal. We packed it for home and will be enjoying it tonight! Not pictured but also very much appreciated is their whipped butter that is served with their complimentary bread. Good butter is a necessity and a surprising star of the meal. We can't wait to return! read more

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We enjoyed our brunch at Lyon Hall and will be back again! What we ordered: - Beignets: lightly fried with a perfectly sweet crème anglaise filling. For us, a must-order if coming for brunch. - Hanger steak tartare: a flavorful tartare needs fat, acid, and salt. We felt this tartare lacked the salt element, likely because they serve it with potato chips which are already salty. Unfortunately, the chips overpower the tartare, so if you order this we recommend spreading the tartare on the French bread that comes with your meal instead. - Wild mushroom and bacon omelette: French omelettes should be custardy. This one wasn't. Otherwise, it was okay but nothing special. We liked the salad more, and felt it would've benefited from pickled carrots for acid. Overall, we're inclined to return to try out more of the menu, or at least to come back for beignets and coffee! read more

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Went for brunch and after a horrid experience at the Del Mar in the wharf, we've been weary about DC brunch spots. This was phenomenal and a total hidden gem. Can't wait to go back. The smoked salmon appetizer was our favorite dish of everything we ordered! read more

Came here after our girls ran the Marine Corps Marathon to celebrate. Turns out, if you've just run a marathon, you actually aren't in an eating or drinking mood. . . Because we showed up around 3:30 p.m., they basically only had their bar menu so we ate brussels and fries, pretzel bites and other nibbles. It was overall good, but would have liked to experience actual lunch or dinner! read more

We were seated upstairs and it was really warm up there (thermostat said 78) and the ambiance is meh so next time I'm asking to stay downstairs. However the food is sooo good! The portions are surprisingly large. I am not a huge eater but still I took home half of my beef bourginon. If your meal doesn't come with fries get them for the table. They are crazy good. I don't know who sources their baguettes but they are amazing. Service is attentive but not overbearing. We've been several times and this is one my favorite restaurants. read more

We came for happy hour and got seated promptly, but then nobody came to our table. After 10 minutes we asked if we could be served and then another 7 minutes passed before somebody said all the servers were in a meeting. Fortunately, the manager came out and apologized, and the fresh oysters we eventually had were delicious. read more

Good take-out experience. Ordered on their own website for pick up; food was ready fast and well packaged and presented. We had a feast at home. Their service is fast, and the dishes are delicious, especially the octopus appetizer. Too bad they don't have the bouillabaisse today (looks like that's plat du jour of specific days only), but their grilled branzino (European bass) is really good as is the Thai curry mussel pot. read more

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Overall, I enjoyed a pleasant dinner here- with great food, good service, and great company! I loved the appetizer of the yellowfin tuna tartare - the textures were simply amazing as well as the blend of flavors from the sauce. I highly recommend this! We also got a mixed greens salad that was good and fresh. For the mains, we ordered the Seared Scallops, Grilled Branzino, and the Grilled Berkshire Pork Chop. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their plate. The grilled branzino was pretty good and cooked well - but I think the favorite was the scallops dish! The pork chop had hearty portions, with a good amount of sauce that allowed the rest of the dish to soak up the flavor. For dessert, we enjoyed the ice cream sorbet and the "Cassis Gateau Marjolaine". It wasn't my favorite but it balanced out the fruity sorbets well., The different sorbet flavors were delicious - I highly recommend - and ended the night well! . read more

A delightful spot for brunch with a continental feel, right in the center of Clarendon. My wife and I stopped here for brunch on a sunny Saturday. There was lots of outdoor seating and the service was friendly and attentive. They have some interesting cocktails that I've enjoyed on other visits. This time I opted for a refreshing imported beer. That combined with a grilled chicken sandwich garnished with bacon, lettuce, and tomato really hit the spot. There are many reasons why this place remains a favorite amongst the locals. As for me, I've never had anything less than an outstanding experience whenever I visit. read more

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Review just on Happy Hour experience! I was happy to have found a place that have happy hour oysters for $1.50 since I love oysters but man it was the weirdest service I've ever received. Judging the oysters themselves, they were pretty good! On the smaller and watery side but they didn't have tabasco, which is like the most basic hot sauce for oysters. It wasn't super briny or gritty, which was good! But I had a really uncomfortable experience with the service. The server asked if we wanted bread and I asked if it were complementary. The server made a joke in a sarcastic tone "No you have to pay" and I was like uhm okay. But the servicer just got weirder when we were close to being done. There was one oyster left when the server came by and asked if we're done. We replied that we are still working on it. He just stood there until I picked up the oyster and just took it away before I had time to put some horseradish on my oyster. It was just the weirdest experience ever and it really turned me off from going again. read more

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Overall: 3.5 Pros: -Ambiance (loved the twinkly lights in the window and just the overall feel of the restaurant) -Colleen our server was kind and the bussers were quick! Always had water and clear table. -The oysters were great quality with all the fixins. They had 5 different varieties the day we went. -Great sour dough bread and what tasted like fresh butter. -Nice wine selection by the glass or bottle. Cons: -My main reason for going at the time I did was for Happy Hour. I wish they would have advertised somewhere on their website that they don't honor happy hour if you don't sit in the "lounge." And of course there was no room in the "lounge." I was salty about this!! But we were already there and hungry so we stayed. -The rest of our food was just okay for the price point. We got the tuna tartare and the beef tartare. Wasn't bad, but not standout dishes either. read more

Lyon Hall - Oysters - Brasseries Near Me - Arlington, Virginia