Great, creative food and excellent cocktails. Thanks for looking after the large wedding group last night.
The wine was fantastic too, the whole trio of white, rosé and red. It looked like everyone had a great time, just like me!
Victoria S
I was so looking forward to this restaurant. Had heard so much about it. Was going to Asheville for a wedding and left a day early and booked a room in Chapel Hill expressly for the purpose of going to experience this dining establishment What a disappointment. The famed pea shoot dumpling were totally lacking in flavor. The corn soup was fairly good. The shaking beef was tough , lacking seasoning and there was nothing about this dish that would give you a clue as to why it carried that name. The veggie and chickpea stew served with chutneys was very one note again no depth of flavor The cilantro chutney had zero flavor and the red pepper chutney was just chopped up red bell peppers with a little no flavor vinegar. I am not sure on what level either of them can be considered a chutney Dessert I ordered a warm yuzu pudding cake. It came to the table ice cold obviously straight out of the refrigerator. They apologized and another took one bite it was bit of sponge under blueberries but in no way constitutes a pudding cake which should become two layers one creamy and one sponge. I can only imagine that it was over cooked by the time they reward it The service was perfection the only redeeming factor of the night One can only assume that at some point this restaurant was better but at this point the kitchen is way off its mark
Barbara Miller
Wonderful food and friendly staff!
AlexanderW
Server did an excellent job of describing the menu. Each dish was unexpected but tasted fantastic, we were given plenty of time between courses to drink our wine. Nothing went poorly.
CATHY
Our table was not great. We were next to a window with lot of glare from the sun. Ask to move since there were many open tables, it didn't happen. Drinks were super small for 13.00 each. Apps and entrees were really good. Desserts we're definitely out fresh. The toppings were stale and mushy.
renaissancemannc
We enjoyed our experience. Server was attentive, helpful with questions about the menu. Had the lemongrass tofu, shrimp, pea shoot dumplings, pork dumplings. All very tasty. Dark, relaxing dining room(bar) with moderate noise level(didn't have to shout).
AshleyC
It was fantastic, as always. If Lantern was in my town, I would eat there once a week. It's been there for years and years and some how it still gets better every time we eat there.
DerekJ
Had an amazing meal and great service. The dumplings are a must order at any visit. We had the catfish and tofu plates as well as oysters. All items were top notch. Our waiter was great. Always there when needed, but not overbearing. They do include 18% living wage gratuity to every check, but are very open about it. I don't mind as I enjoy knowing they take care of their staff.
jeffb
Wonderful way to celebrate a special event with our son! Food delicious...everything we tried, 2 smalls and 2 large plates. Waiters were attentive. Renovating room which should lend to nicer ambience.
StuartG
Took an old friend to Lantern who had not been there in years - she fell back in love with Lantern and we had the best time catching up in a great environment with friendly staff in a beautiful space in which you can talk and fantastic food. My plan is to come back every week.... Lantern lifts my spirits and i love their sakitinis.....
Server was great. Food delivery prompt. Salad was large and tasty. Soft shell crab was good not great. Crispy shrimp were wayyy too salty to the point I could not finish the last one though they tasted good. We both agreed too much salt on everything but good. Will come back and request light salt.
StuartG
lantern gets better every time - what a fantastic restaurant - it feels like home but the food service and ambiance are better! great meal. great martini. wonderful warm and friendly staff. great place, none better around
Outstanding, my wife and I had a great night out, staff was great, food and drinks were delicious. We got the shrimp (with delicious crispy cilantro), chaat, dumplings, and hot pot. Everything was great. We'll definitely come back. We'll for sure order the chaat and shrimp again and give other things in the menu a shot. The menu is short and I really liked that too.
Always a great meal at Lantern! We had the Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Oysters, Whole Red Snapper, and Vermicelli dish along with two of the non-alcoholic cocktails. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend. Our favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill by far!
StuartG
just spectacular as always. the best food around. wonderful wait staff. great drinks. there is nothing i would change - i wish i could go every night - very interesting flavors - the pork and chive dumplings are the best i have ever had, the pork rib superlative and tons to eat, i even brought some home --- and the deserts.... wow
Great, creative food and excellent cocktails. Thanks for looking after the large wedding group last night. The wine was fantastic too, the whole trio of white, rosé and red. It looked like everyone had a great time, just like me!
I was so looking forward to this restaurant. Had heard so much about it. Was going to Asheville for a wedding and left a day early and booked a room in Chapel Hill expressly for the purpose of going to experience this dining establishment What a disappointment. The famed pea shoot dumpling were totally lacking in flavor. The corn soup was fairly good. The shaking beef was tough , lacking seasoning and there was nothing about this dish that would give you a clue as to why it carried that name. The veggie and chickpea stew served with chutneys was very one note again no depth of flavor The cilantro chutney had zero flavor and the red pepper chutney was just chopped up red bell peppers with a little no flavor vinegar. I am not sure on what level either of them can be considered a chutney Dessert I ordered a warm yuzu pudding cake. It came to the table ice cold obviously straight out of the refrigerator. They apologized and another took one bite it was bit of sponge under blueberries but in no way constitutes a pudding cake which should become two layers one creamy and one sponge. I can only imagine that it was over cooked by the time they reward it The service was perfection the only redeeming factor of the night One can only assume that at some point this restaurant was better but at this point the kitchen is way off its mark
Wonderful food and friendly staff!
Server did an excellent job of describing the menu. Each dish was unexpected but tasted fantastic, we were given plenty of time between courses to drink our wine. Nothing went poorly.
Our table was not great. We were next to a window with lot of glare from the sun. Ask to move since there were many open tables, it didn't happen. Drinks were super small for 13.00 each. Apps and entrees were really good. Desserts we're definitely out fresh. The toppings were stale and mushy.
We enjoyed our experience. Server was attentive, helpful with questions about the menu. Had the lemongrass tofu, shrimp, pea shoot dumplings, pork dumplings. All very tasty. Dark, relaxing dining room(bar) with moderate noise level(didn't have to shout).
It was fantastic, as always. If Lantern was in my town, I would eat there once a week. It's been there for years and years and some how it still gets better every time we eat there.
Had an amazing meal and great service. The dumplings are a must order at any visit. We had the catfish and tofu plates as well as oysters. All items were top notch. Our waiter was great. Always there when needed, but not overbearing. They do include 18% living wage gratuity to every check, but are very open about it. I don't mind as I enjoy knowing they take care of their staff.
Wonderful way to celebrate a special event with our son! Food delicious...everything we tried, 2 smalls and 2 large plates. Waiters were attentive. Renovating room which should lend to nicer ambience.
Took an old friend to Lantern who had not been there in years - she fell back in love with Lantern and we had the best time catching up in a great environment with friendly staff in a beautiful space in which you can talk and fantastic food. My plan is to come back every week.... Lantern lifts my spirits and i love their sakitinis.....
Restaurantji Recommends
Server was great. Food delivery prompt. Salad was large and tasty. Soft shell crab was good not great. Crispy shrimp were wayyy too salty to the point I could not finish the last one though they tasted good. We both agreed too much salt on everything but good. Will come back and request light salt.
lantern gets better every time - what a fantastic restaurant - it feels like home but the food service and ambiance are better! great meal. great martini. wonderful warm and friendly staff. great place, none better around
Outstanding, my wife and I had a great night out, staff was great, food and drinks were delicious. We got the shrimp (with delicious crispy cilantro), chaat, dumplings, and hot pot. Everything was great. We'll definitely come back. We'll for sure order the chaat and shrimp again and give other things in the menu a shot. The menu is short and I really liked that too.
Always a great meal at Lantern! We had the Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Oysters, Whole Red Snapper, and Vermicelli dish along with two of the non-alcoholic cocktails. Everything was delicious! Highly recommend. Our favorite restaurant in Chapel Hill by far!
just spectacular as always. the best food around. wonderful wait staff. great drinks. there is nothing i would change - i wish i could go every night - very interesting flavors - the pork and chive dumplings are the best i have ever had, the pork rib superlative and tons to eat, i even brought some home --- and the deserts.... wow
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