The Lantern
American restaurant · Ridgefield ·

The Lantern

American restaurant · Ridgefield ·

Burgers, tacos, pizza, and craft beer with outdoor seating

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378 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877 Get directions

$20–30

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378 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877 Get directions

+1 203 403 3781
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Lydia R.

Google
My coworkers and I visited The Lantern for happy hour on a Tuesday: it’s a cozy restaurant and bar and was relatively busy for a Tuesday evening. They have happy hour deals on cocktails/well drinks, beer, wine and select food. I got the Moscow mule (which you usually don’t see on happy hour menus) and the hot honey and salami pizza! The pizza was $10 but the quantity was fantastic, it came with around 8 square slices and lasted to the next day. Love the deal and the atmosphere!

J

Google
First time frequenting this restaurant and we were very impressed with the quality of the food. Service was very good as well. Located in the heart of downtown Ridgefield, CT very nice locale offering both indoor and outdoor dining. We ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and tuna tacos both of which were outstanding. I really enjoyed the tuna tacos especially, they were very well prepared and seared tuna was done perfectly - a very flavorful dish. My only suggestion would be to add an option to get 4 tacos instead of just 3 and compliment the taco entree with a side salad or slaw.

Bruno F.

Google
Amazing atmosphere. Sitting outside enjoying the town while tasting some good food is one of the perks you get here. Food is really good. Classic American cuisine. They do have some buns but for me they are actually tiny burgers (they were tasty though). The place gets really busy so try to get there earlier.

Mark L.

Google
Nice place to relax and enjoy good food. The menu is extensive with salads, burgers, tacos, and pizza. The service is very good and the staff is very friendly. Avoid the pizza - their version of a Margherita pizza is a flat slab covered with tomato sauce and an over abundance of mozzarella cheese - not a Margherita!

Donna H.

Google
We love it here. The food is delicious and we love to eat outside either under the umbrellas or on the patio. We haven't eaten inside, but have seen it and it's very nice, we just love being outside. Everyone is friendly and if you bring your dog 🐕 they will give a bowl of fresh water.

Jen B.

Google
2/2024: Last night we met a bunch of friends for a drink at the bar and it was a lot of fun. Mixed drinks are around $16, pint of hard cider $7, .. my father says it's the best gnocchi ever, and the burgers are delicious. The atmosphere is really the reason to come except that it was so hot inside!! And so many televisions playing sports. 2020: Yummy Bunny Bloody Mary is good. Ambience is excellent, an Italian-American pub; service is good for drinks, slow for food, but it's excellent. Ribs are excellent!! So nice to have another establishment on Main Street Ridgefield .. Music is all 80s pop, could be updated.

Katie P.

Google
I have no idea how the food is because we were never waited on. Several people, including our waiter, walked by us without any acknowledgement. They were more interested in the larger parties sitting outside. I understand places may be understaffed so I’m pretty patient. But when you don’t even say, I’ll be right with you or even look at me, I lose my ability to wait in your establishment.

Michelle D N.

Google
Great new established! The staff was very friendly!The food was delicious and great portions . We enjoyed 4 mini sliders ;2 short ribs sliders,a lobster slider ,and a duck slider. We also really enjoyed the crispy Calamari and a kale Cesar salad. Last but not least go for the dessert we had the homemade brownie with a side of the hazelnut Gelato five stars all the way! Definitely will be back thanks for a great first experience and best of luck !
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Heather R.

Yelp
Great happy hour from 3 to 6 PM, came here with some coworkers after work and the interior was a historic cozy vibe, and they had Halloween decorations up. I bet this place would be really cute in the winter too. Happy hour included house, wines, draft, beer, bottle, beer, select cocktails at specific prices. They also had a happy hour food menu, which included $10 pizzas, which were very large and looked almost like deep dish. Great spot to meet up with friends. Easy parking lot in the back, as well as select spots out front.
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Mike D.

Yelp
The bar at the lateen and eating outdoors are always our favs to do at the lateen, the bar is very large and has 12 I think taps going with something new every time we go, the outdoors is always a good people watcher spot in town

Dan H.

Yelp
The lantern doesn't give a damn about customer loyalty. I went to the lantern with my dad and his friends the night before thanksgiving. We ordered food, drinks. (Food was sub-par, over priced and they gave me the wrong fries). Around 8-8:30pm when all the rich kids came in for the annual "bar crawl" , the bartender told us we needed to buy an $18 ticket, just to order any more drinks, even though our tab had been open for hours. We left. Greed and disloyalty. My father gives them business year round, and they're cashing in on the rich kids who all come out one night per year. Damn shame. Don't go to the lantern.
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Jessica G.

Yelp
A great spot for some beers, delicious food, and excellent service. There is a big variety of beers for all tastes. Cocktails also looked good, but haven't tried. We LOVED the pizza, well balanced with the honey on top. Our bartender was so kind and really made our visit wonderful. The space is clean, warm, and well decorated. The outdoor seating in the summer looks really nice too! And it's dog friendly outside, which is always a plus
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Megan K.

Yelp
I stopped in here with my friend for a nightcap last month and do they know how to make a delish drink! It's a cute bar, and I'd definitely come back again to try more of their drinks and the food. Our bartender was super nice and I liked the vibe here a lot.
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Kelly P.

Yelp
I wanted to check out The Lantern, and I am glad that I came by during happy hour to try a few items as appetizers cheaper than their regular dinner hour prices. Overall, I enjoyed sitting at the nice bar with the super friendly bartender, but my food wasn't amazing. I saw they had a "Pork Bun", which I thought may have been a pork bao bun, but it was really just a BBQ Pulled pork slider. I also had the buffalo chicken meatballs, which were okay, but they could have used some ranch, and also the pullled chicken taco, which again was just okay. I don't think I'd come back for the food, but they did have a few nice beers on tap I'd like to try, and their outdoor sidewalk seating is in a really great spot on Main Street when the weather is favorable.
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Alexandra A.

Yelp
I accidentally end up at this cute spot in Ridgefield and it was absolutely delicious! Very friendly team and cozy ambience for a relaxing and quiet evening. Highly recommend! Prices were fair and food was delicious!
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Lori B.

Yelp
Service is mixed. Not just because it's been beastly hot. Avoid the Omega Burger. It's a formed salmon patty, perhaps frozen and reheated. Had that fishy smell that fresh fish doesn't have. Happy Hour still a great deal!

Trisha W.

Yelp
The food was good, but the bartender was incredibly rude. We sat down at the bar and he just stared at us. I asked for a menu. He said, "What kind?" It went downhill from there. We were quite uncomfortable and would've left if we weren't pressed for time.
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Amy Z.

Yelp
The bartender was so rude, I had a sip of my water and left. I've never felt more unwelcomed in my life, honestly.
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Kannyn M.

Yelp
A very nice outdoor seating area. Our lunch was very good and service was excellent. But a $2 charge for my choice of salad or fries got under my skin. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and on the menu was given a choice of fries or house salad. I chose salad. When the bill arrived my father noticed a $2 charge for the salad. We asked the waiter why there was a $2 charge and he said the computer system automatically added the fee and it was an issue they were aware of. He offered to remove it. We asked why he hadn't removed it before as it's really an overcharge and he said he had mentioned the issue to management but not gotten it fixed. In short this business is knowingly adding a fake charge to the bill. Most people probably miss it. And the excuse that the computer does it automatically is absurd, it's programmed by the owner. Great food horrible management.
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Carol M.

Yelp
Stopped in to the Lantern this week for lunch for the first time It was a beautiful fall day so we sat outside. I had the fish and chips. Which were excellent. Two nice pieces served with French fries however the cole slaw came in a separate container and it was about a teaspoon full. My husband got the cheese steak sandwich and wasn't impressed the roll was more like a large hot dog bun. However our server was a very nice young lady. We will go back and try it again
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Allie K.

Yelp
We stopped into The Lantern on a rainy Sunday morning for lunch/brunch (both menus are available). The service is great, and they're very knowledgeable about the menu. Gluten free bread is available. Our table enjoyed the avocado toast, a salad, fries, the smoked salmon sandwich, and the brisket sandwich. Everything tasted great. Definitely a place to return to in Ridgefield, with plenty of options for everyone.
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Julie T.

Yelp
Went here for happy hour before dinner elsewhere and a show at Ridgefield theatre. $2 bar bites and crazy prices for drinks! Amazing. Got the short rib bun and was just wanting something quick and easy. Had to order another as it was really good. Reason for the four star is we had two bartenders. Our first bartender was Filipe who was absolutely skilled. Our first drinks were excellent. He had stepped away and another guy replaced him. Didn't get his name but he was really nice. We discussed the incredible bourbon selection. However; he couldn't make a drink. He made our round 2 and we actually needed to return the drink and wait for Filipe to come back! Gorgeous interior nice sized bar and outdoor seating. Super cute place. Will come back and try more food when in town!

Lindsay L.

Yelp
If you're looking for the perfect place to unwind with great, casual food and a welcoming atmosphere in Ridgefield, Lantern is the spot! The food is simple, but delicious, the kitchen accommodating, the portions generous. But what really makes Lantern stand out is the bartender, Johnny. Friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready with a recommendation, he makes you feel like a regular on your very first visit.
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Heather G.

Yelp
We were a trio here for brunch on a Saturday. The staff is very nice and attentive. The drinks were very good and the food was good. I did however take points off for the cook over cooking my ribeye to well when asked for medium rare which they quickly gave me a new steak, yet for some reason they cut both ribeyes in thick strips. I'd really prefer to let my steak rest and cut it myself please! Our appetizers were good. There's not spectacular stand out here. With being so far from home I'm sure we would opt to try other places before going back. Buffalo chicken meatballs were a bit chewy and tough. Smoked duck wings -best thing other than my side salad Crab cakes - I did not partake but the sizing seemed a bit under performing Crispy duck buns - no crispy what do ever and were a bit oily

Tunde

Yelp
if i could give 0 stars i would. we were there yesterday, june 11, 2025. at the bar they did not clean the counter, it had ketchup drops all over, they didnt give a napkin with the drink. when we set outside, the table was dirty, used straws everywhere. they had no basic food items. the waitress had an attitude, food was cold. i do NOT recommend this place.
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Joseph P.

Yelp
Really nice warm ambiance here at the top of Main Street in Ridgefield. Beautiful copper topped bar (see photos) welcomes happy hour patrons and dinner-at-the-bar couples. There's an eclectic menu of fun food. Appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, etc. there are a variety of seating options: bar, tables, high tops and "the mezzanine". Lantern is the sibling of Gallo Ristorante, on the other side of downtown.

Norman E.

Yelp
Go here. If you're in the area or even nearby, go here. My wife was looking for a place near the Playhouse reviews sent us here, thankfully. I had the orrichette, which had as much lobster meat in it as a lobster dinner does, the meat of at least two claws plus "elbows" in a really tasty sauce. Oh, and a bunch of shrimp as well,along with corn, baby tomatoes and rabe. It was excellent and all-around a large serving. The vibe of the place was "local casual regulars", and welcoming. We had Olivia as our server and she was 1st class - when I wanted an alternative to the usual sauce provided for our calamari appetizer, she wrangled bowl of warm marinara sauce for me which was perfect. It's on my "if you're nearby" list from now on.
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Joe C.

Yelp
Great food. Just a little loud. Highly recommend the duck wings. Nice place to go for after dinner cocktails..
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Rajeev L.

Yelp
Nice warm looking place. Staff is Italian and very friendly. We had the beet salad which was very good. Dressing wasn't too strong and the salmon that we added was flavorful and cooked well. Ordered the sourdough deep dish sausage pizza to go, which was also very good. The crust is soft and doughy. Pizza tastes fresh, not greasy. It is warm and cozy here. Would definitely come back.
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Aisha P.

Yelp
We came here for dinner and it was packed. We had to wait 30 minutes after being told 15, and then they seated the people who came in after us before they seated our party of the same size. The food was good, but nothing special. The usual pub fare and drinks. Our waitress was lovely despite being very busy. This would be a great place to eat at during off peak times.
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Jane D.

Yelp
We ate here and were seriously underwhelmed. Service and food were unapologetically mediocre. The staff was more interested in one another than their tables and the food while ok did earn its keep as the saying goes. Hard Meh.
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Chris W.

Yelp
Delicious! I had some family visiting and it was getting close to hangry time so on a whim we popped in and man did we choose the right place! Right from the get go the staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, had a booster seat ready before we even reached our table! We tied a variety of appetizers along with several mains (drawing a total blank as to what all we had!) and everything was delicious. 3 adults and 3 children all thoroughly enjoyed everything that came out. Kids had pizzas, chicken tenders and Mac n cheese and loved it. I also tried the Mac n cheese and was a big fan! Beyond the food our waiter (forget his name) was beyond nice and super engaging with the kids, especially my daughter. Toward the end of the meal there was a diaper situation and I asked if it was ok if I used a bench in back as there was no changing station. The waiter didn't just say yes, he said absolutely and if anyone else had any thoughts on the matter he would take care of it. That right there was the icing on the cake. It can be challenging at times to go out with a little one but to have people willing to help support you when needed is a Wonderful thing. We will definitely be going back!

Prune W.

Yelp
It's not worth the time and money. We stopped mid-afternoon for a late lunch while visiting old haunts; one of our party was last here when it was Gail's. The ambience is still there, but the food quality is not. The grilled chicken sandwich and the salad were simply basic ingredients, prepared properly, but with seemingly no concept of added flavors: herbs, spices, etc. The vinaigrette consisted of two flavors: vinegar and sugar, like cheap French dressing. The service was friendly and informative, filling in some recent history. There's much to be said for a place with happy staff. However, they need the support of food that will bring people back; this address no longer provides that for us.
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Emma G.

Yelp
This was a pretty mediocre experience, but there's enough potential here where I haven't completely written it off yet. My mom and I came here for lunch on Easter. Points in The Lantern's favor for even being open that day - we had a tough time finding a mutually agreeable destination due to the holiday, especially one without an exorbitant prix fixe menu. We were able to walk in off the street and immediately secure a prime table right up front next to the window, ideal for outdoor pooch viewing. I didn't have a good view of the interior for the most part but did take notice of the excellent wainscoting/backdrop behind the bar - very pleasing to the eye. I decided to roll with the Easter specials menu and selected the lamb ragout entree. Per the instructions on the bottom of the menu, I asked our server for more information on the seasonal spring cocktails available. He didn't know (and in my opinion should have), but quickly conferred with the bartender and confirmed that they only had one specific drink. I may be paraphrasing slightly, but it was called something like a berry smash. Not a huge deal, but if you've gone to the trouble of creating a specials menu that specifically includes language about special cocktails plural, there should be more than one. Regardless, I decided to get it. I believe it was vodka, club soda and some blueberries. It was refreshing for what it's worth, but pretty bland. I'm typically not a huge fan of mulled ingredients in drinks (too easy to accidentally eat part of them, so I tend to avoid mojitos), but this is one that could have used mulling for flavoring purposes. It basically tasted like a plain vodka tonic without a lime or lemon and needed at least one more ingredient. My mom got the breakfast pizza and was okay with it. She asked for the breakfast pizza with sausage, and it came with both sausage and bacon (the item on the brunch menu says it comes with either of them). The bacon was easy to pick off but shouldn't have been on there to begin with. Small issue, but those can add up. The lamb ragout was good, though not great. The lamb itself was juicy, tender and flavorful, but I could have done without the carrots (I think their inclusion should have been mentioned in the description - I probably would have gone with a different option). Also, like the drink, it was lacking at least one more ingredient, in this case a sauce. Beyond the actual lamb the dish was pretty dry - the pappardelle was only moist in areas where the braised lamb had made direct contact, and I had to really saturate the pasta with the lamb before eating it. The service was fine. Our waiter was friendly/attentive for the most part. There were one or two times where we were looking around for him (that might be the trade-off with the cozy window nook we were in, as I don't think we were really in the line of vision too often), but nothing egregious. And the price point to me was arguably the biggest selling point - the total bill came to a little over $50, which, given that an alcoholic drink and two entrees were involved, definitely isn't bad for this area. I'd definitely stop by again; the talent here is evident, but I'd probably avoid the specialty menus going forward.
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Christina M.

Yelp
The Lantern is a cool place in the heart of Ridgefield. We enjoyed some drinks, a salad, and a Cuban sandwich. All of which were good. If you want a place to sit, hang, have a few drinks, apps, a burger, etc and maybe stroll around the center of Ridgefield, this is the perfect spot. Service was friendly and helpful. We asked for some suggestions and our sever was great in offering her advice. Would definitely return.
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Joern T.

Yelp
Great location, a beautiful building and substantially improved service vs 1-2 years ago are all positives. The food, however, is another matter. While the ingredients are at least fresh, pretty much every dish that comes out of The Lantern's kitchen just looks & tastes like a quickly assembled mess. The sriracha sauce for example can't salvage the otherwise essentially flavorless tuna poke bowl made even less appealing by oversized, watery chunks of tomato. Will keep trying periodically, but wish the overall experience in this place at least approximated what this restaurant was like as Bissell House a number of years ago.
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Alison M.

Yelp
My husband and I went for an early Valentines Day lunch. The waiter was fantastic and recommended the brisket which was fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed my kale Caesar salad as well. The dessert menu is somewhat small so we decided to pass but we will return and try a dessert another time. The atmosphere is casual with large tv's that allowed us to dine while watching some good tennis. The prices are reasonable and we had a very nice time.
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L.A. K.

Yelp
Came here on the recommendation of friends. We were offered to sit wherever we wanted. We opted towards the back away from the doors. Everyone that was working there was friendly and attentive. We started with drinks, calamari app and my husband had the potato chicken soup special. Both were really good. For dinner I had the brisket Gruyère grilled cheese with fries. Both were very good, My husband had the fish taco special and he loved it. We would go back for sure
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Lauren S.

Yelp
I took my mom to this restaurant for brunch on her 90th birthday two weeks ago, and the service was awful. For the first time ever, I gave only a 10% tip. I would have left nothing. But when I complained to the bartender saying it would help if they had more then two servers and himself for the whole restaurant on a busy weekend when there was a street festival outside, he said he knew. They'd been asking the owner to hire more people and they wouldn't. We had to flag down the server to order and to get our water refilled. She never did it. So we went to the bar ourselves to get the water pitcher. One entree came out like 20 minutes after the first. We had to ask the other server to check on it, because our server was nowhere to be found. We had to go to the bar to get the check and pay. And he gave us the check of the table next to us and vice versa. He apologized and said he'd fix it. I should have insisted on a refund credit slip, because today I got my credit card bill, and there were charges for both checks. I called and asked to speak to a manager, who I was told was outside. I waited on hold for 12 minutes and finally hung up. Now I have to go through the hassle of filing a dispute with my credit card company. Oh, and the food was nothing special.

Julian L.

Yelp
Outdoor seating is very nice. Waiters are very good. The kitchen is the problem. Crab cake appetizer poor, gnocchi sauce is tasteless, salads just ok, lemon blueberry pancakes good. ,
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Stacey M.

Yelp
We throughly enjoyed our visit to The Lantern. We were enjoying a walk around the lovely town of Ridgefield and wandered in for a late lunch/ early dinner. We were welcomed by a waiter who told us to feel free to choose our table. The atmosphere in The Lantern emits the warmth and charm of this small town in Ct. We had drinks while perusing the menu and my Montepulciano was excellent and reasonably priced. I ended up with the Detox Salad with Grilled Chicken and my husband ordered the Cubano sandwich. Both were excellent. But the absolute best part of the meal was the Blueberry Lime Tart which we split. Really very, very good. Service was vey pleasant and unobtrusive. We will be back!

Stephanie B.

Yelp
I was really excited to eat here, as there are a ton of great restaurants in this area. The restaurant itself is beautiful and clean. I went on a Wednesday night, it had a fair amount of customers, but it seemed like only one staff was waiting on everyone. We started outside, but it looked like it was going to rain so the server came to everyone outside to let them know what tables they would be seated at if it were to start raining. While I appreciate that gesture and have much patience for low staffed servers, they were more interested in the game on the tv and cheering loudly with each other than giving us plates to eat our appetizers. The drinks were okay, the whisky sour tasted like a whisky with ginger ale. Appetizers were great, we got the charcuterie board. Our entrees were pretty disappointing. On their Instagram, it shows that they serve bao buns. On the menu, they have an option where you can get "3 buns for 18 dollars" with a few options. I definitely should've asked if it was specifically the bao buns, so it's party my fault, but we were served 3 mini hamburger buns with breaded chicken lettuce and tomato. It was literally the same thing as a chicken patty that you got in high school. I'm not kidding. We also got the grilled chicken sandwich which was nothing special and the chicken tasted rubbery. It seems like they have a few good things on the menu but we just didn't get them. I'd come back for some appetizers and drinks at the bar, but don't think I will be returning for a meal.
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Barbra Z.

Yelp
The Lantern is located on Ethan Allen Highway, the tiny building that was the Little Pub, as well as Main Street Ridgefield CT. Now that I have confirmed the locations, now you can go eat and enjoy without wondering if the route 7 location is open! Yes, it is! This is NOT reflected anywhere on the internet! So just GO! We took a chance on St Patricks Day and stopped for lunch. It WAS open! Large menu , fun drinks, wonderful service! It is light and bright inside, not dark like before. The bar area is lit up. Very pleasant creative bartender. Even on a rainy day it was nice on the indoor patio. I ordered an entree. Salmon over Celery Root with greens. Big portion, Don't be fooled by smaller dish size! My hubby ordered a Philly cheesesteak, served on a larger plate with real steak, not the shaved thin kind, fries etc. Our dessert was kinda crazy. We shared a chocolate dish with whipped cream and popcorn on top. Yea, it was great, couldn't finish it! I think this is reasonably priced. Yes, my salmon was $26, but it was an entree. Beer and bourbon was $7 & $11. Total bill was around $80. We had wonderful service with a nice relaxed atmosphere for almost 2 hours. It was a nice date! I'm not so picky about price, except when I see basics, like burgers to be outrageous! That's what makes this place great! Burgers start at $16. The Lantern has a lot of good choices! I don't want to be served a burger over $25 in town and it doesn't taste good, so this pub is a good choice . Also, during Covid, my other pet peeve is size. Like when I order a salad it got smaller, or the protein size is smaller. I understand they need to stay open, so it's important with price, food quality and service to make patrons keep coming back! This place is a great place to make your go to Pub and watering hole! Go out and give The Lantern staff and opportunity to serve you! It will be successful!
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Catherine R.

Yelp
To be fair tonight is only their second night of their soft opening. I loved my hot lobster roll. The calamari was good as an app. My daughter liked her duck and prime rib buns, and they had lobster grilled cheese. The brussel sprouts could use a bit more roasting and flavor. My son liked his cheeseburger. My Lantern Spritz was ok. I'll be back again for sure, though! The ambiance is nice indoors and there is outdoor seating. Welcome to Route 7, and I will be back.
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Emma B.

Yelp
The Lantern has very good food and service. The restaurant is very cool and they have a fun bar too. I would recommend.
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Rob R.

Yelp
We've been fans of Gallo for some time so nice to see the same ownership take over this spot. Simple menu but lots of options and still one of the best bars in Ridgefield. Our first visit here officially - so we tried a variety of stuff, chicken wings, shrimp cocktail, couple different salads, an arugula pizza - all of it was excellent. Friendly staff, great service, all safety practices being exercised - they are absolutely worth a try.
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J B.

Yelp
Solid brunch spot. Superb service and tasty food. Had fish and vegan tacos ; and avocado toast. Well presented , delicious , and decent portions. The waitstaff was especially charming and professional.
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Tom F.

Yelp
I haven't been to this location in a while and The Lantern is the latest restaurant to begin this location and I did not know what to expect. Thye had a great beer and drink selection. It was spotless inside with some great seating out on the sidewalk. We chose a booth inside and ordered the Lamp Meatball appetizer. Delicious!! Then the 2 of us ordered sandwiches. Lobster Grilled Cheese (no peppers) and a Brisket Grilled Cheese. We split the sandwiches and they were both fantastic. No skimping on the lobster and the brisket was thinly sliced and tasted amazing. I can't wait to go back!
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G G.

Yelp
Was in town today for the Battle of Ridgefield and decided to randomly stop at The Lantern since we were hungry. I love the way the decor and aesthetic is. There was also a table of patrons who were dressed up in Revolutionary War garb so it definitely set a cool mood! Despite the busy conditions, the staff were kind, down to earth, and friendly. We sat at the bar and the man that served us (he seemed like the manager or owner and his name was Shaun) was amazing. Such a funny and friendly guy! He joked around with us and apologized for any wait times, which by the way were pretty short since we were only there for about 30-40 minutes. Now for the food. I ordered the smoked salmon sandwich which comes with fries and coleslaw. I thought it was a pretty interesting option on the menu and boy was it good!! It came cold on this multigrain flat bread with cheese on it. I will say the cheese, which I think was feta, was a bit much but that's no one fault and next time I'd love to try it without the cheese. The fries were pretty much the best kind of fries I've ever had. You know those thin crispy ones? Yeah those. And I'm not usually a fan of coleslaw but this one didn't have that overpowering mayo taste and I ended up eating all of it. Overall the food was great! I would totally recommend this place and would love to go back to try some different menu options and bar drinks.
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Sue C.

Yelp
Sorry! Very disappointed! We had calamari for an appetizer, best part was the lemon aioli. Calamari was over cooked, not good! My husband had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich and it was so thin, the bread seemed like a hot dog roll. I tried the 6 inch shrimp pizza. The toppings tasted good but the dough was not cooked. I sent it back and when it came back, the toppings were hotter but the dough was still not cooked. We will not be returning!!
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Macy S.

Yelp
The location is on Ethan Allen Highway. The appetizer was the "stuffed" mushrooms. It included 2 flattened rubbery mushrooms covered in spinach with a red pepper sauce that tasted spoiled. I ordered the $25 1/2lb Prime Ribeye, medium. The "ribeye" came with 3 different temperatures , dry, no taste. It was accompanied with weird breakfast potatoes. Weird packaged rolls. Weird run of the mill BBQ sauce (No Au jus = dry meat?) Drinks were fine. Stayed for trivia, the best part of the experience.
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Meg W.

Yelp
Christmas Eve early evening with a good pal. Disappointed in service and quality of food. Few diners, our service was poor at best. Food was mediocre at best. Very disappointed... sigh.
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Beth C.

Yelp
I finally made it to The Lantern, the latest restaurant to make a go of it in this wonderful but cursed location. Hopefully, they will be able to stick around. I'll admit that their menu doesn't exactly excite me, which is probably why I hadn't gone sooner. Nevertheless, I ordered the Detox salad and added shrimp. The salad was flavorful, light, and refreshing -- perfect for a warm day and the perfect accompaniment to a few glasses of rose. I will definitely return and try some other dishes in the future.
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Susan M.

Yelp
Shared brunch here with my daughter a few weeks ago and enjoyed the decor and ambience. I had something new for me: an egg pizza. Just enough scrambled eggs and bacon, a little more crust than I'm accustomed to, but tasty and nice service. I'd like to come back and try something else another time.
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Justi M.

Yelp
The service was very friendly and timely, it was quite slow on a Wednesday evening which was good for us. The Resturaunt is casual and they have outdoor seating, the calamari was good, the salmon was great. The brisket was thinly sliced like bacon, a bit different than the smoked brisket that is about 1/4 inch juicy slices, but it was fine.
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D M.

Yelp
Nice little tavern! We had the cheese burgers on toasted buns. Cooked just right, also had a beer and fries. I will be back to try some more items. The servers were friendly and helpful.
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Alexandra C.

Yelp
We went just for take-out burgers...the place was packed for happy hour. Burgers were just okay.. average I'd say. I'd recommend trying anything else here.