Long-running American eatery & bar with sandwiches, flatbreads & BBQ, plus outdoor seating. Based on 598 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
768 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-9844
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Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–11:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–11:30 PM |
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Reviews
Steve Bae
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.
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Candace Ellis
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!
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Burton Fleisher
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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K Gandolf
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!!!!
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Jacqueline Allard
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.
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Kenneth
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.
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Alexandra
I sat at one of the small green booths and it was loose, making it hard to move comfortably in it. The table was not properly cleaned and had a slight urine smell. Food is very reasonably priced and the buffalo wings are delicious, but the mac and cheese has a liquid texture that I didn’t like.
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Tanner Manning
Absolutely the best experience in my life.
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William Berger
Great food and service, close to the train for convenience.
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James Strid
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.
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