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Lyon Hall

3100 N Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201
703-741-7636
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Ranked #44 of 332 restaurants in Arlington
4.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Price range: 30 AUD - 32 AUD
Cuisines: French
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Transit: Near Clarendon Metro on Orange Line
Description: Lyon Hall is a modern bistro serving approachable Alsatian-inspired fare, including an extensive selection of house-made charcuterie and sausages. The menu changes with the season to highlight fresh produce from local farms, as do the pastries, desserts and fresh bread.The affordable wine list focuses on French selections, while the impressive beer list offers an extensive selection of European drafts and bottles. Located in an historic art deco building in the heart of downtown Clarendon, Lyon Hall is a vibrant neighborhood spot with a friendly, knowledgeable staff. Perfect for an elegant dinner in the stylish dining room, frankfurters and beer flights with friends at the lively bar, or enjoying a warm evening on the patio with a bottle of wine and selections from the dynamic cheese menu. The private room located in our mezzanine level offers a great spot for small to medium size groups enjoying a private meal or cocktail reception.
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rara8698
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56 reviews 56 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

My boyfriend took me here in February for a pre-Valentine's Day date (I'm sorry I'm just now writing the review!). We went on the Friday before Valentine's Day. I usually plan where we go to eat, but he wanted to do it this time. All I told him was that I wanted French bistro food and this is what he... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Arlington is really growing up. I had dinner at Lyon Hall with a buddy of mine. The service, food and wine list were all fabulous. More

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Arlington, Virginia
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

Lively space, verging on over crowded. Service was okay as well as the food. More

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Roanoke, VA
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The Happy Hour was as good as noted by others. Excellent selection of beers and appetizers. Dinner was excellent as were the deserts. Service was also top notch. The only minor negative is that the tables are quite close together, so private conversations are out of the question. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this fine restaurant. More

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Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

We got there and we waited an HOUR to be seated. The food was low-quality and it was so dark. definitely NOT kid friendly. More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

Great service at at very crowded bar. They have a good selection of wine and beer. Definitely a 20-30 something crowd. More

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Arlington, Virginia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

Owned by the same folks as Liberty Tavern and North Side Social. Much more European influence on the menu with sausages, beers, etc. Not as nice atmosphere as Liberty Tavern upstairs dining room but still pretty nice. Not stuffy at all. Very fresh ingredients. More

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austin, texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

back in DC on a business trip, except I am really in Arlington, with which I am not all that familiar, so I looked up places to eat and came up with Lyon. Checked for singleton reservations and found it wide open, so just meandered over around 5 pm. Happyhour was great, a couple bucks off some beers, half price... More

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Arlington, Virginia
2 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

Had a reservation but waited 45 min for a table for four. The manager and hostess were apologetic and provided a small cheese tray free of charge. The place is one big room with a half wall separating the bar from the dining room so the noise level is pretty high and the music selection and volume is not condusive... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

This bistro-type restaurant has become one of our go to places. While clearly attracting big bar trade with long beer and wine lists, the food is the draw for us. It is specializing in the Alsatian homemade sausage and kraut and the Belgian mussels and frites cuisine, but it all feels very modern American with attention to fresh and innovative.... More

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