RestaurantsLondonCrouch EndN8

Harden's says

Oysters and other fishy treats – plus an interesting selection of wine – headline at this family-run two-year-old, which, on initial reports, is a bit too good to be located in Crouch End. It’s well decked out too, with green banquette seating and a white marble bar.

survey result

Summary

£57
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Big flavours and lots of spice” characterise the “inventive sharing plates of seafood” from the British Isles, prepared with influences from around the world, at this “lovely” (if “cramped” and “noisy”) Crouch End three-year-old, where “there’s always a great vibe and staff are super-friendly”. Top Tip – “fabulous squid-ink bread and whipped butters”.

Summary

£53
   ££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Top-notch small plates, oysters and superb fishy delights” – plus an interesting selection of wine and “lovely service” – inspire nothing but rave reviews for this family-run two-year-old, which didn’t get the memo that good restaurants aren’t allowed in Crouch End. It’s well decked out too, with green banquette seating and a white marble bar. They must be doing something right, as they have already opened a second place in Hackney (see Hackney Coterie).

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Lyon's Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of Lyon's Restaurant in N8, London by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Lyon's restaurant.
pete A
Finely presented food. Interesting wine lis...
Reviewed 3 months, 11 days ago

"Finely presented food. Interesting wine list. Not cheap but worth it."

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Alistair S
Frequent visits, for groups through to a sn...
Reviewed 10 months, 6 days ago

"Frequent visits, for groups through to a snack at the bar. Prices can move up if you get tempted by the oysters, but excellent quality ingredients with an Asian twist justify prices. Acoustics can challenge at times, but services is warm and professional."

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £20.00 £25.00

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£12.00 £21.00 £7.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £2.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
1 Park Road, London, N8 8TE
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday5:30 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑3 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm
SundayCLOSED

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