Lyon Gastronomy: A Century-Old Brasserie Experience ✨
🍽️ Brasserie Georges 📍 30 Cours de Verdun, Lyon Conveniently located near our hotel—just a short walk away! Top-ranked on Lyon’s food charts 🏆 (We visited two nights in a row!). Price: €30-40 per person 💶 🏛️ The Vibe Sprawling dining hall (seats ~200)—no reservation needed, but expect a short queueduring peak hours. Tourist-friendly: Staff handed us a picture menu(perfect for non-French speakers!). Lively atmosphere: Birthday celebrations every night! 🎂 Servers parade desserts with sparklersto the tune of a hand-cranked music box, while diners cheer and clap 👏. Efficient service: Way fasterthan Parisian restaurants! 🍴 Must-Try Dishes 1️⃣ Moules à la Crème (Creamy Mussels) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cold appetizer—so delicious we licked our fingers! 2️⃣ Bone Marrow ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rich and buttery (a bit heavy). 3️⃣ Escargots (Baked Snails) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Classic Lyonnais preparation. 4️⃣ Saucisson Lyonnais ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pork sausage with offal—a local specialty. 5️⃣ Tête de Veau (Calf’s Head) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Polarizing: My husband loved it; I passed. 6️⃣ Steak Tartare ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mixed tablesidewith a cart of seasonings—fresh and bold. 7️⃣ Quenelles de Brochet (Pike Dumplings) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bouncy, fish-flavored clouds—unmissable! 8️⃣ Mystery Dessert ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ice cream wrapped in torched cream—spectacular finale. 💡 Why It Stands Out Historic charm: Opened in 1836, it’s Lyon’s oldest brasserie. No-fuss excellence: Crowd-pleasing dishes with zero pretension. Festive energy: A uniquely Lyonnaisblend of tradition and joy. #LyonFood #FrenchCuisine #BrasserieGeorges #TravelEats