“Chef Jon Butler’s offerings at Mr. Lyons in Palm Springs put an inventive spin on classic steakhouse fare by infusing local, seasonal ingredients.
F10 Creative, the local hospitality outfit behind the Uptown Design District’s breakfast juggernaut Cheeky’s and patio pizzeria Birba, opened Mr. Lyons in the building that formerly housed the iconic Lyons English Grille — known for its traditional prime rib dinners and heavy 19th-century English décor — in 2015, reimagining the multi-room space and menu to blend old school with modern.
Design is as important as the fare here, with the restaurant centered around a glammed-up dining room, dubbed the grand salon, featuring a cut-mirrored ceiling, bold vertical light fixtures set within natural wood walls, moss-green velvet banquettes, and a dramatic striped marble floor. Bonus: The pandemic prompted Lyons to expand its open-air seating options with tables now covering its fire feature-flanked patios and outdoor spaces that surround the building…”