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Lantern Restaurant

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4 of 5 stars 48 ratings
48 ratings
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#1 of 170 restaurants in Chapel Hill
  • Cuisines: Asian, Pacific Rim
  • Price range*: $21-$30
Traveler Description: Make sure your trip to Chapel Hill doesn't go by without a visit to this trendy restaurant with a great big taste. Don't be fooled by the almost... more »

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Reviews of Lantern Restaurant

( 1-10 of 25 )
2 of 5 stars
anywhere for a good meal
Oct 7, 2008

One of the most over rated restaurants we've ever visited. And as my dining partner says..."maybe it was just a bad night", but mediocrity is difficult to hide, especially when you read so much about this place in the trades. It was a dismal disappointment. Crowded and uncomfortable downstairs dining, close to the front door and sandwiched in between two... more

Sep 11, 2008

waited 90 minutes to get served, waitstaff was inattentive, food nothing special, dirty table, bubblegum on underside of table, noisy, and drinks watered down this place gets rave reviews because it's an "in" spot for singles at the bar in the back more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 11, 2008

One of my faves! This chef-owned restaurant serves up innovative asian-fusion using the freshest ingredients. The vibe of the bar is sexy cool with black laquered walls, red upholstery and lots o asian-inspired lanterns. Gorgeous! more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 12, 2008

my personal favorite. Excellent food. We always go here for special occasions. more

4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jun 3, 2008

Great American-Asian Fusion. Awesome mixed drinks.... Kinda pricey for what you get -but that's CH! more

Apr 13, 2008

Six of us ate there on 4-12-2008. We arrived when they opened at 5:30 pm because when we c alled two nights before, they said they wouldn't take a reservation (see previous comment about their reservation policy). We had tickets to an 8pm play so we wanted to allow plenty of time. Even though we were the second group inside... more

3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 17, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Meh. Food is good, but it's overpriced and the restaurant is overcrowded. more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 14, 2008

great food and i love the intimate bar cocktail bar in the back more

2 of 5 stars
Toledo, Ohio
Mar 8, 2008

First let me say that perhaps this resturaunt is a wonderful as everyone else says it is, but my family and I did not enjoy our experience. The Lantern reserves 1/3 of its tables for reservations and 2/3 for walk in. I called on a Tuesday for reservations for Saturday, and I was told they were just able to get... more

5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 24, 2008

We ate in the bar area which has a totally different hip fun atmosphere. Great wine list, helpful staff, really good food...great night overall. We'll def be going back! more

Reviews of Lantern Restaurant

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Lantern Restaurant Address

423 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Tel: (919) 969-8846
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.