Le Bistrot Du Grand Cerf sur Lyons-La-Foret

Excellent culinary experience and excellent service. We had a Datota Box for the gourmet restaurant La Licorne Royale... But since we had been very late in using it, and the restaurant no longer accepted it... In a very accommodating manner, the management of La Licorne offered to seat us instead at the Bistrot du Grand Cerf (thanks to Julie, an employee whom I thank here, as well as her management). On Friday evening, March 27th, we were warmly welcomed by a head waiter who was perfectly aware of how our reservation should have worked with the box: starter - main course - dessert and a complimentary bottle of water. After an aperitif chosen from the menu accompanied by a warm amuse-bouche, we had a soft-boiled egg in puff pastry with spinach and hollandaise sauce as a starter, which was cooked to perfection. For our main courses, my wife had roasted pike-perch fillet and I had the pork knuckle in a pot-au-feu. Two generous and delicious courses. For dessert, we chose the Baked Alaska (which, incidentally, isn't actually Norwegian), flambéed with Grand Marnier tableside. The wait between courses was very reasonable, and the background music was very subdued, reminiscent of a piano bar. We weren't bothered by the noise of the other diners, but admittedly, there weren't many of them. A place to recommend.

The setting is pleasant. The service is adequate, but we waited quite a while. The dishes we chose were good but simple. The prices are far too high.

The welcome and service were very pleasant, but as the waiter was working alone, he missed a few details. The food was excellent. Note that the wine list wasn't complete during our two visits, and some of the furniture (chairs, among other things) needs replacing. This won't stop us from returning.

The food was wonderfully fragrant. There were two of us, and we each tasted our respective dishes; they were all excellent. It's exactly what you expect from a bistronomic restaurant: simple cuts of meat and vegetables elevated by flavorful cooking. The service was pleasant, unpretentious, and friendly, with a touch of humor. We had a very enjoyable time.

A very warm welcome. A lovely and charming place in the pretty town of Lyons-la-Forêt. The menu was simple but detailed, which was appreciated. The meat was excellent. We made the trip from Vernon and we will definitely be back.

Excellent restaurant! Refined cuisine bursting with flavor and top-notch service. A special thank you to our waiter this past Saturday evening—very professional, cheerful, and with a real sense of humor! Keep him on; he contributes to the excellent experience we had at your establishment!

Arriving as a couple at the last minute for Sunday lunch, we received a very warm welcome, impeccable service even with our broken French, good food. A very pleasant moment.

We ate in this beautifully decorated, warm and cosy restaurant in the heart of Lyons on a Sunday evening. Menu Découverte, entrée-plat-desert; the food was classic French, very well prepared with beautiful, fresh and seasonal ingredients. Generous portions at a fair price, we enjoyed everything. Only room for improvement I can think of was that the cheese was served too cold. Service was friendly and attentive, in French and English. I think maybe some of the other reviewers should remember that just because someone has a foreign accent or makes an occasional grammar error, doesn't mean they don't speak French... Highly recommend this special bistrot for a laid back meal in an exceptional location.