Long-running American eatery & bar with sandwiches, flatbreads & BBQ, plus outdoor seating.
At a glance
#4 of 4 Bars in Lake ForestLocalGuideWorld score: 4.31
Rating breakdown
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5 ★57%
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4 ★26%
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3 ★10%
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2 ★4%
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1 ★4%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of The Lantern Of Lake Forest?
- The Lantern Of Lake Forest is rated 4.3 out of 5 based on 612 reviews.
- How does The Lantern Of Lake Forest rank in Lake Forest?
- The Lantern Of Lake Forest is #4 of 4 Bars in Lake Forest by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is The Lantern Of Lake Forest located?
- 768 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045 — 0.1 km from the center of Lake Forest.
- How can I contact The Lantern Of Lake Forest?
- Phone: (847) 234-9844
Love, this place! Great menu no matter what you want..bar food, salad, dessert...the pieces are excellent for this location and can not beat the old time train atmosphere. Definitely will go again.
Outstanding service. Servers were attentive, prompt, accurate, friendly, clean, and exceeded customer service. Kid friendly. Sunday special was fillet steak sandwich with loaded tots, delicious! No cake pop but little one loved pizza and fries. Loved my experience!
Have not been there since covid so I looked forward to my visit. Brought a friend, his first time. We both had a lantern burger. His condiments were incorrect. My burger was the great taste I remembered but the bun must've been several days old as it kept crumbling until I eventually was holding just the meat patty and toppings. I understand that prices go up but if that's so, then serving size should remain the same. Far fewer chips than in the past and even though I asked when we sat down if you still included popcorn, I had to ask for it when I finished eating. My friend said everything was good but I think, knowing him, that he was just being polite. On top of everything else, the train wasn't running. This is not the Lantern that I remember.
This place is kind of a hole in the wall but it's a gem!! They have a fried goat cheese salad that I think about. The food is delicious!!!!
The kids meals are sized well and come with homemade cake pops.
They have little model trains on suspended tracks above your head which the kids love. Cheap beers in several sizes. Yum yum yum. Definitely go
The kids meals are sized well and come with homemade cake pops.
They have little model trains on suspended tracks above your head which the kids love. Cheap beers in several sizes. Yum yum yum. Definitely go
Have to admit the food quality was soo good. The burgers were very juicy! I have to admit the ambiance was really nice. The service was alright, lots of people inside the shop so it took a bit longer which wasn’t too bad.
My husband and I have been coming here for years. The staff is incredible, the atmosphere is classic. It's a staple. Hands down my favorite bar ever.
Great food! Great service! I've been coming here for 30 years. The Tiffany's do a great job. And yes, it's a family owned place.
I'd give it a 3.5 star if it was a option. Good service and environment. I tried the famous burger and an order of wings on my 1st visit, both were good and the prices seemed reasonable. On my 2nd visit I gave the Broasted chicken a try, it was cooked perfectly; moist inside, crispy outside, but the light breading didn't have any flavor. The side order of house potato chips were really good.
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