Amber Lantern Deli

Went for a birthday dinner and the food was not cooked to order which happened to the people in front and behind us also. Portion size we were told was enough to share but it was literally a spoon full. The best thing was the Caesar salad which still was not a lot. Order white peach sangria at the end and it tasted just like mimosas and all orange juice with alcohol. Definitely not peach. They did take a dinner off but definitely would not recommend unfortunately.

Went for a birthday dinner and the food was not cooked to order which happened to the people in front and behind us also. Portion size we were told was enough to share but it was literally a spoon full. The best thing was the Caesar salad which still was not a lot. Order white peach sangria at the end and it tasted just like mimosas and all orange juice with alcohol. Definitely not peach. They did take a dinner off but definitely would not recommend unfortunately.

If you haven't been to the Amber Lantern, YOU NEED TO 😍 This hidden gem is like the best kept secret. It's off the beaten path, so you wouldn't know you're even passing it, but frankly, I think that's what I like the most about it. I took hubby out for his birthday, and we had such a quiet and peaceful dinner overlooking the water. Our bill at the end of the night was surprisingly lower than we expected, and we ate many high end meal options. I'd actually go as far to say that I prefer this place over Butcher's Son. Our server, Kristi, went above and beyond and was incredibly genuine and down to earth. The menu provided a great selection that gave many options but wasn't overwhelming. The wine was out of this world! For appetizers we had scallops and fried oysters. I've eaten many oysters in my day, but I've never had ones like this. Lightly fried on the outside with that perfect crunch while the oyster itself was still very juicy! The scallops were perfectly seasoned. My husband had the special of beef tips while I had lobster tortellini. The beef tips didn't even require a knife, just melted right in the mouth. My lobster tortellini was out of this world. We ended with a dessert of tiramisu, homemade raspberry whipped cream, and Carmel sauce. WOW! It was light and moist but not drenched in liquid. We went around 6 and there were only a few couples, but by 8, it was booming! Many regulars from what I could tell. My husband commented that we are definitely coming back, and bringing others with us 😍. It'll now be our go-to for birthdays, anniversaries, and visits from family 😍

Took some house guests to the Amber Lantern, the food and atmosphere were excellent. It’s a much quieter restaurant than some of the others in Chesapeake so you can actually have a conversation without yelling. I love nice drinks when I’m out and they don’t really have a good drink menu so you have to come up with ideas on your own. I recommend they fix that. All in all this is a very good restaurant. It is tucked away off the beaten path, but that adds to its charm. Our server was very good. The only reason I’m not giving an overall excellent rating is for the drink menu and the fact that our first impression was of a young staff member loitering near the entrance and cussing while taking to someone else.

Nice quiet place I never knew they were there the deli food is excellent and love to Brunswick stew.

We've been here several times. This is a good restaurant, but it could be better. My wife and I visited to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We enjoyed our meals but had mixed feelings about a vegetable medley side (heavy with corn and overcooked) and the service. Our server, Grace, was good, but not as attentive as we would have liked. The restaurant may have been short-staffed, which might explain.

I love the oysters here, so delicious! The gnocchi is my husbands favorite. The Caesar salad is our favorite, beautiful presentation and delicious too! I keep saying I am going to try something different but I can't get past the oysters!

We had a fantastic Saturday Evening Birthday celebration for 12. The Staff treated us like family. It’s often difficult to serve a large party but the Amber Lantern Staff was a true team. So glad that AL is thriving. We have been big fans from Elizabeth City for 14 years and have always been pleased with your operation. Thank you !

Steak was dry. Atmosphere is blah, staff is super vanilla. The manager will probably reply with some excuse to save face, as in most reviews. Truth is, if this place was anywhere else than the backroads of Chesapeake it would be out of business. It only does good because it’s the only semi nice place to go on a date in the area. Go somewhere else if you want a properly cooked steak with flavor.

This review is based on the poor management and misleading costumer service communications. I called the restaurant to make a reservation for 8 guests making them aware that the numbers may change....I called back to update the number of guests to 16 and she mentioned that I have to make a deposit of $6 per person to secure the reservation and that $$ was going to be applied towards the meal or whatever it will be consumed on that day.....In a good faith, I gave my credit card information. However, when I was notified that I will received one bill for the whole party.....I asked why they can't bill each couple individually? She said to "resolve" that issue with the guests or tell them to bring cash!!!....I was astonished at her careless response....."that's our protocol"....Later on, I share this information with a friend. She didn't like to hear that we can't bring the cake and that balloons and decorations are not allowed....!!! "We are celebrating a master grad.....why so many restrictions" we decided to cancel the reservation. And here it is the part I feel it is a "deceived" behavior from them.....I called to cancel three days pryor the event. The reply was that there is not reimburse.....!!! And this information WASN'T released when I made the reservation. It is ashame and very disappointed. The manager sounded careless. She didn't show any concerns. They took $96 from me in a deceitful way. I hope they take consideration and reflect on their CS values. The place may offer a nice view and good food but the service and communication has created a negative impression.

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My wife and I could not decide where to go to celebrate our anniversary. We have lived in Great Bridge 25 years and had not tried the Amber Lantern Restaurant. When we checked in, we requested a window view and the hostess immediately went over and cleaned a booth table for us. Then Grace, our server, greeted us. Throughout the meal, she was helpful in recommending dishes and gave us time/space to enjoy the dishes that she brought. We split an Atlantis Salad. Very nice greek style salad and was the perfect amount for us to share. My wife ordered the oyster dinner and I ordered the Mahi-Mahi,based on Grace's recommendation. Both entrees were well plated and were a solid presentation. They were also both excellent. We had a California wine that we had visited the vineyard. It is not served often in restaurants and we were delighted to enjoy it with our meals. Grace comes back to the table to offer dessert. My wife asked Grace for her recommendation and she suggested the Coconut Bomb Cake. Grace was amazing again. Really good cake. We had a very nice dinner and a nice anniversary celebration thanks' to the Amber Lantern.

excellent food great view great desert

Excellent View! Great staff, very friendly environment. My food was amazing, very pretty, delicious and plentiful. I will definitely be back. I highly recommend this place for a unique date night!

We went early (Saturday} for Mother's Day dinner.