Lyon Hall: a French Brasserie in Clarendon

Lyon Hall is the place you want to be on a chilly fall day.  It is warm, inviting, and full of cozy booths.  The subtle lighting is calming – it’s a comfortable retreat at the end of the day, and not to mention, a delicious one.

The Schweitzel, with pomegranate dijon

While I visited with my friend Steph, we were surrounded by all kinds of visitors: an 8-person birthday party group, an office party who rented out all the high tops, two friends next to us at the bar, and a man having a cheap beer by himself.  And Lyon Hall is equally as fitting for any of those kinds of patrons – it is suitable to larger parties and more intimate gatherings, but comfortable enough to visit on your own.

One of the best things about Lyon Hall is its happy hour specials from 5 to 7 pm, seven days a week, which is a rare treat.  Select beers and wines are half price by the glass, and at least one cocktail is featured for $5. But they also boast a great happy hour food menu with specials like the house burger ($8) with a (a bit too strong of a stinky cheese for me, personally,) and Dijon mustard, sided by a generous helping of house-made fries.  Two different brats are offered – I highly recommend the “Schweitzel,” covered with a pomegranate Dijon, relish, and sauerkraut.  Bursting with flavor, this upscale dog can stand a lone as a hearty snack.  And it’s just $6. 

The main menu offers variations on their signature dish, mussels.  Choose from….  Their entrée list is bursting with meaty meals and savory dishes, including

Whether if you’re looking for a place to read a book and get a good delicious deal by yourself, looking for a place to catch up with friends over reasonably-priced treat, or watch the football game with fancier hot dogs than you’d get at the stadium, Lyon Hall can serve as your neighborhood meet-up spot.


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