6 Best Dinners on a Boat in Lyon (Including 2 Cruises) Compared

If you want to enjoy a good meal while savoring an idyllic setting in Lyon, why not do it on a boat? Whether you opt for a cruise or prefer dining on the docks, there is something for everyone, catering to a wide range of budgets. Discover the city of Lyon in a new light by considering the following comparison of the best boat restaurants and cruise dinners on the Rhône

First, let’s locate the places on a map:

 

My recommendations in a nutshell:

If you are in a hurry and you want to choose quickly, here are some recommendations:

• The best boat for a couple: L’Hermès
• The cheapest boat: La Barge
• The best boat for a group: Le Restaurant Modulo

 

L’Hermès

16 Quai Claude Bernard, 69007 Lyon

Get on board the Hermes and discover the gastronomy of Lyon.

The Hermes is an original cruise boat which has blue lights that illuminate the river at night, a magical spectacle you must see.

You will see Lyon like you have never seen it before.

You can eat a three-course dinner with three elaborate dishes made by a chef on board such as a free-range chicken ballotine with a potato and pesto verde mousseline.

To go with your dishes, you can choose for dessert a chocolate cake or honey and pink praline iced nougat.

Price: kid menu from €30/person and adult menu from €75/person

Duration: 2h30

We like:

• the menu changes according to the season
• vegetarians and vegans have options
• the view of the city of Lyon

We like less:

• drinks are not included in the menu

Information and booking

 

Le Vaporetto

1 Quai Antoine Riboud, 69002 Lyon

 

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This company offers you to get on board the Vaporetto to have an enjoyable moment on the river.

You will have the opportunity to admire the city of Lyon and its monuments while enjoying the sunset.

On the aperitif menu, you will be served a glass of wine or a soft drink and you will choose between a board of cheese or a board of cold cuts.

Price: menu at €29/person

Duration: 1h for the aperitif

We like:

• the landscapes passing before your eyes
• the possibility to come in a group
• the calm and convivial atmosphere

We like less:

• the aperitif only takes place Wednesday evenings (the session is at 9 pm)
• the drink supplements

Information and booking (in French)

 

Le Sirius

4 Quai Victor Augagneur, 69003 Lyon

This barge that stays on dock, is a bar/café where you can have a drink with your friends while enjoying concerts.

You also can get some fresh air on the terrace and take in the sublime setting with the Pont Wilson in front of you.

Price: boards from €10 and drinks from €2

We like:

• the concerts
• the warm atmosphere
• the terrace

We like less:

• the lack of choice for dishes

Information and booking (in French)

 

La Barge

15 Quai du Général Sarrail, 69006 Lyon

On this barge, a whole bunch of tapas are waiting for you.

The warm and convivial atmosphere promises you a good time on the Rhône.

The view of the city at night is breathtaking.

The dinner bar offers you tapas and boards, as well as plenty of original cocktails and mocktails (without alcohol).

Price: prices vary between €5.50 and €20 for dishes

We like:

• the musical atmosphere
• the vegetarian options
• the upper deck

Information and booking (in French)

 

Le Star Ferry

2 Quai Victor Augagneur, 69003 Lyon

 

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Sit down in the barge or on the terrace to have a wonderful moment with a stunning view of the Rhône.

Take in the marvelous setting on the Rhône’s riverbanks while enjoying one of the restaurant’s burgers. Let yourself be tempted by the Ze Ferry, the Veggie Burger, or the Say Cheeeeeese.

Price: dishes between €13.50 and €16.50

We like:

• the terrace
• vegetarian and vegan dishes
• homemade fries

We like less:

• the barge is very popular, they are often a lot of people

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Le Restaurant Modulo

15 Quai du Général Sarrail, 69006 Lyon

 

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Sit down at a table and take in the idyllic setting of this barge. You can eat inside or on the terrace attached to the boat.

The minimalist and natural decor of the room creates a calm and warm atmosphere while enthralling you with the view offered by the large patio doors.

Taste the wonderful French cuisine with a creamy risotto, the pulled pork burger, or even the octopus tentacles.

Price: menu between €21 and €37

We like:

• the suggested menus
• vegetarians are welcomed

We like less:

• the prices
• drinks are not included in menus

Information and booking

 

Comparative board of the different boat dinners in Lyon

	Cruise	Cuisine	Menu	Price
L’Hermès	yes, 2h30	French	starter + main course + dessert	€75
Le Vaporetto	yes, 1h	French	drink + board	€29
Le Sirius	no	French	no fixed menu	dishes from €10
La Barge	no	French	no fixed menu	between €5.50 and €20 the dish
Le Star Ferry	no	French	no fixed menu	dishes between €13.50 and €16.50
Le Restaurant Modulo	no	French	starter + main course / main course + dessert or starter + main course + dessert	€21 or €37