Cute restaurant with a lively atmosphere.
I had high expectations on the food, as the place gets very busy during the weekends.
The food is really well plated and the dishes we tried had all a creative twist in flavour. I recommend ordering many small plates rather than the large plate. 2 small plates that are exceptional : the salmon pastrami and the burrata.
Finally, the restaurant had a wide variety of good wines, that compliments the menu.
It’s worth trying if you’re in crouch end.
Came here for a date night with my husband. Gorgeous food, romantic lighting, good service, great drinks. We loved it and will come again.
Delicious range of seafood and other dishes too.
The monkfish in particular was great.
Service was done with a smile and very welcoming
Delicious monkfish - i highly recommend trying it! Also, the bread and oysters were delicious too. Great service as the waitress was super attentive towards explaining the menu and her suggestions. We will definitely be revisiting.
First visit for us and wish we had come here sooner! Lovely food and waiting staff. Realistic pricing and a good drinks list makes for a great Saturday lunchtime. Well worth a stop off if you are in Crouch End. Instantly made it into my local top 3. Oysters and smoked scallop roe the highlights for us but the rest of the menu also very good. Check it out!
We tried this out because the food on their Instagram looks great and it's not so far away from my location.
At lunchtime, the restaurant was almost empty - so there was no warm kitchen smell. Just chilled seafood. And because it was so empty, there wasn't much atmosphere.
The staff were really friendly.
The food came out and it was nice. I'd definitely eat it again although I don't think I'd go back. It's maybe on the more expensive side. And if I did return i'd try at a different time of day for a bit more atmosphere.
I'm just going to mention this because as we were sitting there people were coming in and asking if there were vegan options. The staff were being really kind trying to offer options but I would not recommend this place for vegetarians or vegans. Lot of seafood choices and some meat.
The food here was absolutely amazing. We ordered almost everything off the menu as we were a large group. From the bread, to the octopus, oysters, burrata, crab, duck, halibut through to the delicious desserts, everything was extremely tasty and of very high quality. Alongside the food was a great wine selection.
The service was also really good, knowledgeable and friendly throughout the time we were there. I'll be back here soon for sure!
Amazing seafood place, every dish is made with a twist, super delicious! Team is very welcome and friendly. Cherry on the cake - yogurt sorbet dessert - and they are dog friendly!! We will be definitely coming again!
Natalie was an exceptional waitress, with her recommendations and overall energy. The food was exceptional and cooked and served to perfection. I'd say the jerk bream was more like bbq flavoured bream but it was still divine. The highlight was that brulee though!
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Wow. Just, wow. The food, drink and customer service here is amazing. I brought my boyfriend here to celebrate and it was a gamble as I'd never been before, they'd just opened, and there was one review on Google. That gamble seriously paid off - every single dish we had was delicious, the wines (even the "house" white) were perfect, and the customer service was outstanding.
We had the sourdough bread and cod cheeks to nibble (try the cheeks on their own, without the dipping sauce - they're so delicate!). We then had the stonebass tartare (OMG, so good) and cured salmon from the "tapas" section. And finally the stonebass with celeriac and cashew mash and coffee veloute (our absolute fave and a MUST HAVE if they haven't run out yet!), satay pumpkin (technically from the tapas section but as it was hot they recommended serving it with the hot mains) and miso hake collar. The ice cream sandwich dessert was also very delicate and not too sweet - and it was amazing how much the thyme flavour came through when you paired it with the roasted clementine. Everything just blew our minds and taste buds.
The one minor negative (which was rectified) is that we were originally sat by the table nearest the entrance, which meant we kept on getting cold drafts through every time someone entered/left. However, they very kindly moved us as soon as a suitable table was available.
All of the staff were extremely friendly and professional, even though it was a very busy Saturday night. They always had a smile and were willing to accommodate our requests quickly. We also saw them manage two sets of difficult guests who sat next to us with such grace and sincerity.
This is now definitely a firm favourite of ours for special occasions. For the quality of food, wine and service, the bill was very reasonable given how much we ordered.
Exceptional food, wine and cocktails - everything was exquisite, and though pricey, absolutely worth it. We were the only customers there at 7pm, but within an hour it was completely full, and had a fantastic atmosphere as a result. The waiters also know their stuff, and were helpful with recommendations. Really pleased that this gem is on our doorstep!
Had lunch here with two friends today for the first time. Food was fabulous! We had a couple of starters and then ordered various things off the menu. I had the tandoori fish collars. The fish was plentiful and flavorful and beautifully cooked! We didn't have room for dessert today but we'll definitely be back!
I just want to give a shout out to accommodating a dairy allergy.
In the pictures we've got the tandoori fish collars, gnocchi and cod with wild garlic.
Really great food. Every dish was delicious and full of flavour. The monkfish is particularly good, we also had the delicious pickled mussels on toast and the catch of the day with the curried sauce was equally fantastic.
I have reviewed Lyons before but wanted to highlight the set menu which is very good value at £22/27. The chef constructs it on the day. Yesterday we had two choices of starter and mains with one pudding All were great - the salmon and mussel curry (not on the menu) was delicious.
I have totally failed to understand the fuss and hype of this place. Perhaps it goes to show how much we are lacking behind for some decent seafood in London! This place is nothing special comparing to any ordinary seafood restaurants in most other countries….
I mean this place is not bad apart from small potions and overpriced dishes. Their signature dish is the Monkfish, but the char siu sauce is too overpowering for fish unless you have it with rice.
Service is ok, food is ok, ambience is ok, but everything is overpriced. There is nothing special about this place at all. Disappointed given the massive hype from the reviews, but regardless it deserves a 4 star.
Food 8/10, service 7/10, ambience 7/10, value for money 7/10.
Good food, service and atmosphere. Interestingly, some dishes were seasoned/garnished with Japanese ingredients such as maitake mushroom, perilla. Enjoyed their unique Japanese fusion. New potatoes with truffle butter, Lyon bread with smoked cod roe paste were our favourite. Not only seafoods, they also serve a steak but it was a bit of disappointment as half of it was thick layer of fat.
Flawless! Relaxed decor, covid safe (clear masks for the hearing impaired) easy drinking wine. Really delicious, fresh fish! Wish there were even more fish dishes to choose from. Front of house staff all clued up on the menu.
Fantastic dinner. Everything was so good and went so fast that I didn’t have time to take any picture! Their special: monkfish tail, was one of the best things I ever ate in my life. Our waitresses were very friendly and helpful. We had a great time and we’ll certainly be back!
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