The Ship Lantern Inn is a fine dining American restaurant in Milton, NY, serving Continental Cuisine in an intimate atmosphere. Whether planning a romantic date night, celebrating a birthday, or impressing a client, our historic restaurant on Rt. 9W is the ideal destination.
Located in a building that dates back to the Revolutionary War, The Ship Lantern Inn has been family owned and operated since its opening in 1925. We pride ourselves on serving outstanding food and providing great service to our guests in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Upscale, circa-1925 New American eatery housed in a historic nautical-themed building. Based on 485 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
1725 Rte 9W, Milton, NY 12547
Phone: (845) 795-5400
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 1–10 PM |
| Sunday | 1–8 PM |
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Reservations: shiplanterninn.com
Reviews
Maya Parmeter
We had a very nice dinner here. The staff is very professional and wears formal attire. The menu is very luxurious and perfect if you feel like spoiling yourself. There was a wide selection of drinks as well. I wanted to come here for a long time and it exceeded my expectations. I’ll be back for sure !
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Lysa Price
The Ship Lantern Inn on Route 9W in Milton, NY is a charming and welcoming establishment that feels like stepping back in time. The old world decor adds to the ambiance and creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends.
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Bob Linguanti
Fantastic place. A classic menu with well prepared and presented dishes. The staff is well trained and provided us with excellent service. We will be back for sure.
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kevin b
Have been wanting to try this place for a long time. Restaurant week was a great time to try it, appetizer and entree were great. Braised short rib was amazingly tender, and the risotto was fantastic! The dessert was good, but wasn’t a traditional apple crisp. The cappuccino paired perfectly and was one of the best I’ve had. Definitely worth a visit, and we will be returning to try more of their regular menu.
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Lexie
The place is beautiful. Was looking forward to dining outdoors. Little waterfall on the patio is nice. First time here and for the price, wasn’t blown away by the food. Best part was the bread and butter. Everything else was pretty bland. I understand the hospitality industry is not the easiest, I’ve worked in hospitality. I don’t feel like the service was very attentive. An issue arose during this dining experience and the response from one of the staff was to say ‘I don’t care and it’s not my problem’. Unfortunately disappointed and not interested in returning.
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Douglas Braun
Went there for our company Christmas party last week. My first time there. We had a buffet but EVERYTHING was great! Very courteous and attentive staff. Nice atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back! Highly recommend.
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Hadiya Fisher
My mother had been wanting to visit this quaint tiny location, and I was happy to bring her for Mothers Day which was such a nice treat for all involved. The food is truly seasoned and ingredients you can tell can tell carefully picked just as the staff. You must require that it! Factor to become a waiter here. Our waiter was phenomenal! The chef is incredible. The staff makes you extremely comfortable and catered to. The food is worth every penny. I believe for 4 people fhee bill was around $300 maybe a tad more this included 3 alcoholic beverages. Very delicious and I can’t wait to visit again soon!
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Cody Berlt
No exaggeration, ribeye was spoiled and I puked in the parking lot ,never thrown up from a meal so fast. Not the first time here but it is the last. Flies in dining room . Service was good . Shame
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Shaun Cunningham
My favorite restaurant in the area. Their early dining menu is an amazing value for such fine dining. Great food on a regular weekend and even on their busiest holiday hours! Professional, great etiquette, delicious food in a beautiful old American style setting.
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Grace Kurland Mann
After many lovely experiences, we just had a horrendous experience and will never be returning. An older couple (who had a bit too much to drink) yelled at us and our children while we were all eating outside. We chose to eat outside knowing our children are noisy and messy, but we have done so many times before both here and elsewhere with no issue. After multiple drinks and leaving to smoke a cigarette and return for more drinks, the couple verbally attacked our family, chastising us for our children’s noise and mess. The couple was very loud and aggressive and they made our 2 and 6 year olds cry. They humiliated us and forced us to cancel our dessert and coffee and leave. While we waited for our check, they continued to yell at us. No one on the staff stood up for us and the waitress said “I don’t have to deal with this,” and walked away. The yelling and intoxicated woman told us she knows the owner and would call tomorrow (not sure to what end). They told us they dine there every week. We love this restaurant, and, while we can’t afford to go regularly, we go for all special occasions as we did today (it was my birthday). It felt pretty clear we were not welcome. Not only was no one sympathetic, they just all went inside and left us alone with this couple who yelled at us and humiliated us. Tonight was my birthday dinner and I chose to spend it at one of our favorite restaurants, but after what happened, we will never return. Any families looking to bring children should think twice as it does not feel as though children are welcome as you might get yelled at and shamed away by a regular customer while the staff looks the other way. What a terrible end to my birthday and a lovely relationship with a restaurant we can never enjoy again.
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