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Name: Lantern
Address: 423 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC, United States, 27516-2314
Telephone: (919) 969-8846
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

Lantern

4.7 (662)

$31 to $50

Asian

423 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2314

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

Lantern is a marriage of Asian flavors and North Carolina ingredients sourced mainly from local farms and fisheries. Join us in our Dining Room, the Lantern Bar and weather permitting, our Garden Patio and café sidewalk for dinner Wednesday - Saturday starting at 5pm. Snacks like raw NC oysters, salt and pepper shrimp, chaat, and handmade dumplings along with Japanese Steakhouse-style bavette, Tea and Spice Smoked Chicken, and our Cured Salmon Bento Box are all great for sharing over a relaxed meal.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 969-8846
Website
http://www.lanternrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Andrea Reusing

Location
423 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2314
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Cross street
Basnight Lane
Parking details
There is on street parking that is free after 6 pm, as well as a city lot directly adjacent, which is free after 8 pm. There are additional city lots within 1-2 blocks of the restaurant.
Public transit
J, F, and CW routes
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Local Grass-Fed Beef Carpaccio*$14.00
smoked chestnuts, spicy celery leaf salad
Classic Bento*$18.00
sake and tea-cured Bristol Bay sockeye salmon, house pickled ginger, red cabbage, fresh wasabi, miso-mayonnaise, sticky rice, nori
Warm Kabocha Squash Salad$12.00
red lentils, saffron, pickled onions, dates, seared Chapel Hill Creamery paneer
Smoked Duck Congee$12.00
NC rice, pickled mustard greens, cracklings
Local Winter Greens$10.00
pomegranate vinaigrette, honeyed walnuts
Pea Shoot + Scallion Dumplings$9.00
roasted black sesame, miso
Pork + Chive Dumplings$9.00
whey fed pork, garlic chives
Chaat$12.00
crispy black lentils, roasted carrots, pickled red onion, cauliflower, cashews, tamarind, mint chutney
Salt + Pepper Shrimp$15.00
fried jalapeños, coriander
Baked Oysters$18.00
champagne sabayon, NC trout roe

Large

Japanese - Style Steak$32.00
grass-fed beef, crispy spinach, ponzu sauce, warm green tea sushi rice, sea salt. Served medium rare
Steamed NC Red Drum$30.00
seared ginger, scallions, fermented black beans, green chiles, steamed baby bok choy, jasmine rice
Roasted Moulard Duck$32.00
kasu, NC sweet potato, pickled apple, shallots
Coconut Braised Local Pork Shank
fresh galangal, crispy shallots, spicy green papaya salad, roasted peanuts, jasmine rice
- MP

Dessert

Hot Chocolate Cake$12.00
pecan brittle ice cream
Warm Native NC Persimmon Pudding$12.00
soft cream, local pecans
Roasted Banana Ice Cream Sundae$12.00
caramel, soft cream, roasted peanuts

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Alla Costiera, Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy '20
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$44.00
Bohigas, Cava Rosé, Catalonia, Spain NV
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$42.00

White

Chardonnay Blend, Corzano e Paterno, "Il Corzanello", Tuscany, Italy, '20
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Arneis, Marchisio, "Costa Delle Rose", Roero DOCG, Piemonte, Italy '21
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$53.00
Folie Blanche, Gunther Chereau, Vin de Pays, Loire, France '21
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$50.00
Riesling feinherb, Peter Lauer, "Barrel X", Saar-Mosel, Germany '21
- Glass$16.00
- Bottle$64.00

Rosé & Orange

Montepulciano, Garofoli, "Komaros Rosato", Marche, Italy '21
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Pinot Grigio Rose, Visintini, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy '20
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00
Trebbiano, Tabarrini, "Il Padrone delle Vigne Bianco", Umbria, Italy '21
- Glass$13.00
- Bottle$52.00

Red

Barbera, Vallana, Piemonte, Italy '20
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Grenache Blend, Piaugier, "La Grange", Cotes du Rhone, France '20
- Glass$12.00
- Bottle$48.00
Schiava, Thurnhof, "St. Magdalener", Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy '20
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00
Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz, Murdoch Hills, Adelaide Hills, Australia '19
- Glass$14.00
- Bottle$56.00

Sherry

El Maestro Sierra, Fino, 6 Year Aging$9.00
La Cigarrera, Manzanilla, 4 Year Aging$11.00
La Cigarrera, Amontillado, 4 Year Aging$11.00
Gomez Nevado, Fino-Style, 5 Year Aging$11.00
El Maestro Sierra, Olorosso, 15 Year Aging$12.00

Beer & Cider

Asahi Super Dry
- Bottle (12oz)$4.00
Singha Lager
- Bottle (12oz)$4.00
Pisgah Brewing Hazy 3 IPA
- Can (12oz)$5.00
Fullsteam Coffee is for Closers Porter
- Can (12oz)$5.50
Fullsteam Paycheck Pilsner
- Can (12oz)$5.50
Clouds Wolkenbräu German-American Lager
- Draft (12oz)$5.50
White Street Kolsch
- Draft (12oz)$5.50
Haw River Farmhouse Saxapahaw Pale Ale
- Can (12oz)$5.50
James Creek Cider House Mighty Hunter Hopped
- Draft (12oz)$6.00
Haw River Farmhouse "Funk the Flying Dragon" Sour
- Draft (12oz)$7.00
New Anthem "Two Tone" Hazy IPA
- Draft (16oz)$7.00
Haw River Farmhouse Bavarian Black Lager
- Can (16oz)$7.00
Edmund's Oast Sour Passionfruit
- Can (16oz)$10.00

Vermouth, Amaro, Aperitivo

Scarpa, Vermouth Bianco$11.00
Sutton Cellars, Brown Label Vermouth$12.00
Eden, Cider Vermouth
- Herbal$13.00
- Wood$14.00
- Bitter$15.00
Cynar$8.00
Meletti
Montenegro$11.00
Fernet Branca$11.00
Eden Ice Cider, "Honey Crisp", Vermont$14.00
Lillet Blanc$7.00
Lillet Rose$7.00
Cocchi Bianco, Americano$9.00
Cocchi Rosa, Americano$9.00

Beverages

Lantern Lemonade$4.00
Lantern Iced Tea$4.00
Soda$2.50
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
Spicy Ginger Beer$4.00
Filtered, House-Carbonated Water$2.00
Athletic Brewing Upside Dawn Golden Ale (NA)$4.00
Little Waves Royal 7 Coffee$7.00
12oz French Press

What 662 people are saying

Lantern reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

662 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had the whole family with me and there was something for everyone. Try the oysters!!
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Sarah
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on April 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Everything was moderately good although a bit over salted. I got the fried cat fish curry and in hindsight might have picked something else. Very nice lighting and service.
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AlexanderW
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on April 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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CATHY
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill12 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 12, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
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.
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renaissancemannc
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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).
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AshleyC VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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Dave VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner. Loved the dumplings. Service was excellent
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DerekJ
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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.
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jeffb
Virginia1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
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.
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Burford
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill14 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful, but the Bento Box is always my favorite.
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423 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516-2314

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Basnight Lane
Neighborhood
Chapel Hill
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Asian, Fusion / Eclectic
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There is on street parking that is free after 6 pm, as well as a city lot directly adjacent, which is free after 8 pm. There are additional city lots within 1-2 blocks of the restaurant.
Public transit
J, F, and CW routes
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Andrea Reusing
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lanternrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(919) 969-8846

Lantern

About this restaurant

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Pork + Chive Dumplings

Roasted Banana Ice Cream Sundae

Salt + Pepper Shrimp

Small

Local Grass-Fed Beef Carpaccio*$14.00

Classic Bento*$18.00

Warm Kabocha Squash Salad$12.00

Smoked Duck Congee$12.00

Local Winter Greens$10.00

Pea Shoot + Scallion Dumplings$9.00

Pork + Chive Dumplings$9.00

Chaat$12.00

Salt + Pepper Shrimp$15.00

Baked Oysters$18.00

Large

Japanese - Style Steak$32.00

Steamed NC Red Drum$30.00

Roasted Moulard Duck$32.00

Coconut Braised Local Pork Shank

Dessert

Hot Chocolate Cake$12.00

Warm Native NC Persimmon Pudding$12.00

Roasted Banana Ice Cream Sundae$12.00

Wine by the Glass

Sparkling

Alla Costiera, Prosecco DOC, Veneto, Italy '20

Bohigas, Cava Rosé, Catalonia, Spain NV

White

Chardonnay Blend, Corzano e Paterno, "Il Corzanello", Tuscany, Italy, '20

Arneis, Marchisio, "Costa Delle Rose", Roero DOCG, Piemonte, Italy '21

Folie Blanche, Gunther Chereau, Vin de Pays, Loire, France '21

Riesling feinherb, Peter Lauer, "Barrel X", Saar-Mosel, Germany '21

Rosé & Orange

Montepulciano, Garofoli, "Komaros Rosato", Marche, Italy '21

Pinot Grigio Rose, Visintini, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy '20

Trebbiano, Tabarrini, "Il Padrone delle Vigne Bianco", Umbria, Italy '21

Red

Barbera, Vallana, Piemonte, Italy '20

Grenache Blend, Piaugier, "La Grange", Cotes du Rhone, France '20

Schiava, Thurnhof, "St. Magdalener", Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy '20

Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz, Murdoch Hills, Adelaide Hills, Australia '19

Sherry

El Maestro Sierra, Fino, 6 Year Aging$9.00

La Cigarrera, Manzanilla, 4 Year Aging$11.00

La Cigarrera, Amontillado, 4 Year Aging$11.00

Gomez Nevado, Fino-Style, 5 Year Aging$11.00

El Maestro Sierra, Olorosso, 15 Year Aging$12.00

Beer & Cider

Asahi Super Dry

Singha Lager

Pisgah Brewing Hazy 3 IPA

Fullsteam Coffee is for Closers Porter

Fullsteam Paycheck Pilsner

Clouds Wolkenbräu German-American Lager

White Street Kolsch

Haw River Farmhouse Saxapahaw Pale Ale

James Creek Cider House Mighty Hunter Hopped

Haw River Farmhouse "Funk the Flying Dragon" Sour

New Anthem "Two Tone" Hazy IPA

Haw River Farmhouse Bavarian Black Lager

Edmund's Oast Sour Passionfruit

Vermouth, Amaro, Aperitivo

Scarpa, Vermouth Bianco$11.00

Sutton Cellars, Brown Label Vermouth$12.00

Eden, Cider Vermouth

Cynar$8.00

Meletti

Montenegro$11.00

Fernet Branca$11.00

Eden Ice Cider, "Honey Crisp", Vermont$14.00

Lillet Blanc$7.00

Lillet Rose$7.00

Cocchi Bianco, Americano$9.00

Cocchi Rosa, Americano$9.00