Restaurants near Lyons City Park

Calamari is excellent! The pimento cheese/bacon jam burger is delicious, even without a bun which I requested. It was a busy day but our server was as attentive as she could be considering how many tables she served. I have eaten there several times and felt it was just okay….yesterday was a great experience, start to finish and looking forward to my next visit.

First off - apparently this place is 18 years and over only - something they do not publicize anywhere on their website or when making a reservation (both my husband and I scoured the site after they told us this). We brought our 12 year old twins not knowing this (who are very well behaved) so they made us sit outside. I am super grateful they did not totally turn us away as this dinner was for my birthday. And honestly, sitting outside was way better than sitting inside. The ambience inside is kind of weird and an awkward quiet. When we showed up there was nobody there to greet us - until I said something to try to get someone's attention - and he was kind of rude when he asked if he could help us. The saving grace of the evening was our wait staff - she was AMAZING! So attentive, so great to talk to - and was great with the kids. It was cute how impressed she was that my kids aren't picky eaters. The food though was not at the level that I would expect for how the restaurant is advertised on their website - at least for the main course. They screwed up one of our entree orders and the steak and duck were all over cooked (we asked for medium rare). The first 4 courses were totally on point - and delicious. Overall it was a very fun experience, an incredible menu, I would 10/10 recommend sitting outside, and the wait staff is phenomenal.

We enjoyed the decadent Easter brunch buffet. There were foods not typically found in an ordinary buffet line, such as roasted leg of lamb infused with rosemary, beautiful, shrimp, and crab legs, grilled French toast with strawberries, and even a chocolate fountain. The, sauces to accompany your choices, were so flavorful and well balanced Bravo to the chef.

Waiter was very attentive. Food was medium. Soup was not hot. Fish and coleslaw did’t seem to be seasoned.

Paul led an amazing tasting experience. I am in the industry and really appreciate when someone goes the extra mile to share details that make your experience memorable.