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Café Lyon

366 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield NSW 2070, Australia

Recommended by 52 people

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366 Pacific Hwy, Lindfield NSW 2070, Australia

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+61 2 9416 5026
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 6:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 6:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Café Lyon

Café Lyon brings the unhurried warmth of a neighbourhood French bistro to Lindfield. The kitchen leans into classical technique across a generous three-course menu—think tender duck confit, quail ballotine, and escargot drenched in garlic butter. North Shore regulars return for milestone dinners and long lunches without the city rush, lingering over house cocktails, quiet chanson playing overhead, and warm mango soufflés straight from the oven.

  • Three-Course Bistro Menu: A classic multi-course format spotlighting dishes like duck confit, quail ballotine, and seasonal soufflés.
  • Upstairs Private Space: Hosts up to 45 guests for milestone birthdays and private celebrations with tailored set courses and canapés.
  • Neighbourhood Atmosphere: Classic Parisian ambiance with French chanson, unpretentious hospitality, and attentive touches for family occasions.
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Why Choose Café Lyon

Why diners choose Café Lyon for milestone gatherings, authentic bistro classics, and relaxed dining.

  • Tailored Milestone Celebrations and Private Gatherings

    Diners can mark birthdays and milestone gatherings with dedicated Upstairs event hosting for up to 45 guests, complete with tailored coordination and customized printed menus.

    Last Saturday we hosted 45 people upstairs. We were so thoroughly impressed yet again!

    Amanda Wijeratne

  • Effortless Group Hospitality and Personalized Touches

    Guests hosting group occasions appreciate the accommodating team that readily arranges timing requests and personalized celebratory plate presentations.

    We came here to celebrate a family member’s birthday, and since we had a large group, we requested a bit more time. The restaurant was happy to accommodate.

    Milo Lin

  • Authentic Parisian Ambience and Warmth

    Guests enjoy an immersive Parisian setting accentuated by cozy seating, welcoming greetings, and classic French background music.

    Our experience started with a warm welcome by staff to a cozy Parisian atmosphere.

    Tom B

  • Classical French Bistro Gastronomy

    The kitchen delivers quintessential French bistro favorites including garlic escargot, confit duck, and expertly prepared seasonal soufflés.

    All dishes were tasty and delicious in their own way, All I can say is the Garlic Escargot had me ordering more bread to dip into the sauce.

    Edison Chan

  • Generous Multi-Course Bistro Value

    The restaurant offers a structured multi-course French bistro menu delivering generous portions and balanced flavors at approachable local pricing.

    portions were larger than expected - we had trouble finishing 3 course lunch, but it was absolutely worth it. Reasonable prices for the quality you get, amazing restaurant

    Daniel

  • Unhurried Local Neighborhood Retreat

    Locals can unwind at an unhurried pace on weeknights or lunch without pretension, enjoying quality French food and wine close to home.

    Nice and relaxing to unwind on a Friday night without any time pressures or rush with of course the family.

    iain cottrell

Signature dishes most celebrated by guests on our French bistro menu

  • Confit Duck

    For the main, I had the duck, and honestly, it was one of the best I’ve ever had. Perfectly cooked — crisp skin, tender meat, and the sauce brought everything together beautifully.

    Enrico Monesi

  • Pork Belly

    I had the honour to enjoy the pork belly - no superlatives could describe how that tasted.

    Tom B

  • Mango Soufflé

    I don’t have a sweet tooth but Mango Soufflé is my favourite.

    S Law (Lido)

  • Quail Ballotine

    The Quail Ballotine was one of the best dishes I've had in a while.

    Reilly Weston

Other favorites

Classic desserts, appetizers, and beverages to complement your dining experience

  • Profiteroles

    I think the profiteroles were more enjoyable

    Em

  • Apple Tarte

    followed by a delicious Apple tarte!

    Patrick Liyanage

  • Garlic Snails

    so i picked the classics including garlic snails

    Jennifer Smith

  • French Martini

    A sneaky french martini also went down a treat.

    Collabwise

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful, personalized gestures that make bistro dining and milestone celebrations memorable

  • Personal Chef Greeting upon Entry

    Guests are greeted directly upon entry with a cheerful personal welcome from the chef, immediately setting an authentic, hospitable tone.

  • Personalised Printed Birthday Menus

    For birthday celebrations, the venue prepares custom printed menus featuring birthday wishes to mark the milestone occasion.

  • Tailored Birthday Plate Messages

    The kitchen and floor staff accommodate celebration preferences by piping custom birthday messages onto dessert presentation plates.

  • Croquembouche Presentation with Sparklers

    During milestone events and group functions, the kitchen delivers spectacular presentation flourishes such as croquembouche service complete with sparklers on cue.

Before you head over

Practical guidance for planning your dining experience and private events at Café Lyon

  • Plan Ahead for Large Group Milestones

    Large groups can coordinate milestone celebrations or tailored schedules with the team, whether requesting extra table time or booking the upstairs function space for gatherings up to 45 guests.

  • Pace Yourself Through the Three Courses

    The classic three-course menu offers generous portion sizes, so leave ample room across the savory courses if you plan to enjoy classic desserts like soufflés or profiteroles.

  • Allow Time for Peak Service Hours

    The dining room gets bustling and mains can take longer during peak times; consider arriving for an unhurried dinner or weekday lunch to unwind at a relaxed pace.

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