Comptoir Lyonnais

Pretty surprised by this little restaurant. Everything was perfect for a good lunch time, from the food to the service. Food was well presented, fish with vegetables and risotto was very good, with a passion fruit sauce, and the hot bread was home made. Service is professional yet warm and friendly. They were able to easily accomodate me as I had a short time to eat. Don't hesitate to stop by if you're around!

My girlfriend and I had special group offer tickets for that restaurant. Having been to Lyon in a typical "bouchon lyonnais", I was wondering if they served the traditional "quenelle" that you find in those types of restaurants in Lyon. And they do! The service was excellent. The lady that served us was very nice and super attentive. The restaurant reminds me of old French restaurants. The decor is very nice and very cozy and warm. Their menu is amazing. Of course I picked the quenelle since it's so hard to find. The table d'hôte came with some amuse gueules that consisted of bites of crêpe soufflée, with a rillette and a spoonful of diced marinated veggies, lettuce and mackarel. It was very yummy! For the apetizer, we had a small salad with the real typical salad dressing they serve in France, made of olive oil and dijon mustard with vegetable ravioles made of pickeled beets and other root veggies with goat and blue cheese. And for the entrée, obviously, I had the quenelle made from pike with veggies and a homemade potato croquette. The meal was absolutely delicious. They also have a 5 à 7 special where you can just drop in, sit at the bar, have a sip of their private imported wine while eating a plate of various cheeses or other bites. I highly recommend this restaurant to anybody who wants to experience a typical meal from Lyon without having to travel across the Atlantic. I was charmed and will definitely go back with my family and friends.

Do not go there if you're really hungry or in a rush. Don't even think about ordering their "Burger de saucisse lyonnais" or their "velouté de courgettes". I believe those are 2 worst items in their menu. Otherwise, the terrace in the back is quite nice. Don't think I'll ever go back there on purpose but who knows ...