The Lantern Of Lake Forest Menu

4.3
(675+ Reviews)
  • Soups and Starters

    • Soup Of The Day

      Cup $7 Bowl $9
      $7.00
    • Lantern Chili

      Add cheese and onion for $1 Cup $7 Bowl $11
      $7.00
    • French Onion

      Cup $8 Bowl $11
      $8.00
    • Wings

      Boneless or Traditional Dry, BBQ, Buffalo, Teriyaki, Mango Habanero, Garlic Parmesan, Siracha Butter, Ghost Pepper Six
      $12.00
    • Wings

      Boneless or Traditional Dry, BBQ, Buffalo, Teriyaki, Mango Habanero, Garlic Parmesan, Siracha Butter, Ghost Pepper Six $12 Twelve $20
      $12.00
    • Chips And Guacamole

      $11.00
    • Chips And Salsa

      $11.00
    • Merkt's Cheddar Fries

      Add Chili for $1
      $9.00
    • Shrimp Tempura

      Sweet Chili Gochujang Sauce
      $16.00
    • Cheese Curds

      $11.00
    • Potato Skins

      Sour cream, green onion, bacon bits
      $11.00
    • Chicken Siracha Potato Skins

      Sour cream, green onion
      $13.00
    • Quesadillas

      Chicken, steak, or pork Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole
      $16.00
    • Veggie Quesadilla

      Sour cream, salsa, and guacamole
      $15.00
    • Mozzarella Sticks

      Marinara sauce
      $11.00
    • Pretzel Bites

      Merkt's cheddar sauce
      $11.00
    • Nachos

      Chicken or ground beef Sour cream, salsa, guacamole
      $16.00
    • City Sampler

      Mozzarella sticks, wings, chicken fingers, onion straws, battered mushrooms
      $26.00
    • Battered Mushrooms

      $11.00
    • Onion Straws

      Full
      $9.00
    • Onion Straws

      Half
      $7.00
    • Margherita Flatbread

      $16.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      $17.00
    • Chicken Fingers

      $11.00
  • Best Burgers in Town

    • Tiffany Burger

      10 oz Includes lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and pickle. Add: bacon ($3), avocado ($3), mushrooms ($3), grilled onions ($2), cheese ($2)
      $20.00
    • Lantern Burger

      8 oz Includes lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and pickle. Add: bacon ($3), avocado ($3), mushrooms ($3), grilled onions ($2), cheese ($2)
      $16.00
    • Jr Burger

      4 oz Includes lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and pickle. Add: bacon ($3), avocado ($3), mushrooms ($3), grilled onions ($2), cheese ($2)
      $12.00
    • Turkey Burger

      Fresh ground turkey with Mediterranean spices Includes lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and pickle. Add: bacon ($3), avocado ($3), mushrooms ($3), grilled onions ($2), cheese ($2)
      $13.00
    • Patty Melt

      8 oz with swiss cheese and grilled onion on grilled dark rye
      $16.00
    • Impossible Burger

      Veggie burger made from plant proteins, fat from coconut oil, and heme Includes lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and pickle. Add: bacon ($3), avocado ($3), mushrooms ($3), grilled onions ($2), cheese ($2)
      $16.00
  • Salads

    • Cobb Salad

      Fresh greens, tomatoes, avocado, hard boiled egg, bleu cheese, and applewood smoked bacon bits. Add: chicken ($7), skirt steak ($9), or salmon ($9) Half $11
      $14.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, tossed in homemade caesar dressing. Add: chicken ($7), skirt steak ($9), or salmon ($9)
      $14.00
    • Blackened Chicken Salad

      Mixed greens, black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, with chipotle ranch. Add: chicken ($7), skirt steak ($9), or salmon ($9)
      $17.00
    • Spinach And Strawberry Salad

      Baby spinach, strawberries, blueberries, feta cheese, sliced almonds, poppyseed dressing. Add: chicken ($7), skirt steak ($9), or salmon ($9)
      $14.00
    • Market Square

      Spinach, walnuts, parmesan, dates, granny smith apple, balsamic vinaigrette. Add: chicken ($7), skirt steak ($9), or salmon ($9)
      $14.00
    • Taco Salad

      Spicy ground beef or chicken Crispy, fried tortilla shell with shredded lettuce, black olives, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa. Add: chicken ($7), skirt steak ($9), or salmon ($9)
      $15.00
    • Goat Cheese Salad

      Pears, fried goat cheese balls, and walnuts on a bed of chopped greens. Add: chicken ($7), skirt steak ($9), or salmon ($9)
      $16.00
  • Wraps

    • Southwest Wrap

      Blackened chicken breast, black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes, onions, and chipotle ranch
      $16.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Wrap

      Grilled chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, grilled onions, lettuce, tomatoes
      $16.00
    • Turkey Avocado Wrap

      Sliced turkey, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pesto mayo
      $16.00
    • Crispy Chicken Wrap

      Lightly breaded chicken strips, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and tomato tossed in buttermilk ranch
      $16.00
  • Sandwiches

    • Tuna Mac

      Homemade tuna salad and swiss cheese on marbled rye
      $15.00
    • BLT

      Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, and tomato on multigrain toast
      $13.00
    • Our Club

      Triple decker BLT with roasted turkey
      $16.00
    • Classic Reuben

      Thinly sliced corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and 1000 island served on grilled rye
      $16.00
    • Sloppy Joe

      Slow simmered ground beef with house made sauce served on a toasted bun
      $15.00
    • BBQ Pulled Pork

      Smoked pork butt tossed in our bbq sauce and served on a toasted brioche bun
      $15.00
    • Italian Beef

      Juicy beef with Italian spiced and roasted bell peppers
      $15.00
    • Skirt Steak Sandwich

      Grilled onions, garlic butter, and a dinner roll on the side
      $15.00
    • Salmon Sandwich

      Grilled or Blackened Atlantic salmon with pesto may served on a brioche bun
      $18.00
    • Homemade Meatball Grinder

      Garlic bread with meatballs, marinara, and mozzerella cheese
      $15.00
    • Westminster Chicken

      Grilled or Crispy Add lettuce, onion, mayo, tomato, pickle
      $14.00
    • Jumbo Hot Dog

      Classic
      $12.00
  • Local's Favorites

    • BBQ Baby Back Ribs

      With homemade coleslaw and your choice of side Full Slab
      $26.00
    • BBQ Baby Back Ribs

      With homemade coleslaw and your choice of side Half Slab
      $18.00
    • Beth's Chicken Dinner

      Four pieces of delicious broasted chicken served with coleslaw and your choice of side
      $18.00
    • Chicken And Rib Combo

      Half slab of ribs and two pieces of broasted chicken, served with your choice of side
      $23.00
    • Pato's Fajitas

      Bed of bell peppers and onions. Served with flour tortillas, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole Chicken or Skirt Steak
      $23.00
    • Pato's Fajitas

      Bed of bell peppers and onions. Served with flour tortillas, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole Shrimp
      $26.00
    • Shepherd's Pie

      Ground top sirloin, carrots, peas, onions, and house made gravy, topped with a bed of mashed potatoes
      $18.00
    • Mac And Cheese

      Classic three cheese add bacon ($4) or chicken ($7)
      $12.00
    • Piggy Mac

      Mac and cheese with BBQ pork
      $16.00
    • Chopped Sirloin

      12 oz smothered with grilled onions and mushrooms, served with your choice of side
      $18.00
    • Traditional Chicken Pot Pie

      A favorite recipe, traditional rendition
      $18.00
    • Fish And Chips

      Hand battered cod, fries, and tartar sauce
      $18.00
  • Sides

    • Hand-Cut Fries

      Idaho or Sweet Potato
      $4.00
    • House Salad

      Tomato, cheddar cheese, sliced almonds, bacon bits
      $6.00
    • Baked Potato

      Idaho or Sweet
      $6.00
    • Housemade Chips

      $3.00
    • Onion Rings

      $6.00
    • Tater Tots

      $4.00
    • Mashed Potato

      $6.00
    • Mac And Cheese

      $6.00
    • Green Beans

      $6.00
  • Kids Menu

    • Grilled Cheese

      $9.00
    • Mac And Cheese

      $9.00
    • Hot Dog

      $9.00
    • Chicken Fingers

      $9.00
    • Cheese Pizza

      $9.00
    • Burger

      Add cheese for $2
      $9.00
  • Desserts

    • Jumbo Shakes

      Old Fashioned Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Oreo Cookie (12 oz)
      $10.00
    • Chocolate Cake

      $7.00
    • Carrot Cake

      $7.00
    • Featured Cheesecakes

      Raspberry Donut
      $7.00
    • Brownie

      $6.00
    • Sundae

      $6.00
    • Ice Cream Scoop

      $3.00

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