The Lantern Of Lake Forest Menu (Update 2025)
The Lantern Of Lake Forest is a local sports bar in Lake Forest, offering a variety of American cuisine. With a cozy atmosphere and friendly service, it's a great spot for a casual meal or to catch a game with friends. Customers have raved about the tasty dishes, like the grilled salmon sandwich and crispy tater tots. The menu features classic pub favorites, like burgers and chicken tacos, as well as unique options like baked potatoes as a side. The bar offers a selection of local beers on tap and happy hour specials. While the decor may be a bit outdated, the nostalgia adds to the charm of this neighborhood tavern. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a relaxing evening out, The Lantern Of Lake Forest is a welcoming spot for all.
Daily Food & Drink Specials
Monday
Cent Wing Night
Tuesday
Taco TuesdayBurritos, Taco, and Quesadilla Dinners
Wednesday
Shrimp Scampi
Thursday
Pot Roast Dinner
Friday
Chicken Stir Fry
Saturday
Chefs Rotating Special
Sunday
Meatloaf Dinner
Angry Orchard
Strong Bow
Bass Ale
Corona
Corona Light
Modelo Especial
Fat Tire
Hacker Pschorr
Heineken
Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Sumpin'
Goose Island Matilda
Goose Island Sophie
Spaten
Stella
Guinness
Bells Amber Ale
Goose Island Next Coast IPA
Goose Island Green Line IPA
Floyds Gumball Head
Budweiser
Bud Light
Miller Light
Blue Moon
Lagunitas
Allagash White
Drink Menu
Lantern's Favorites
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Our ribs are specially cut for us - you will not be disappointed! Served with homemade coleslaw and your choice of potato
Chicken & Rib Combo
Hall slab of ribs and two pieces of our broasted chicken. Served with homemade coleslaw and your choice of side
Broasted Chicken Dinner
Four delicious pieces of our broasted chicken served with coleslaw and your choice of side
Shepard's Pie
Ground top sirloin, carrots, peas and onions in homemade gravy and topped with mashed potatoes
Lantern Mac & Cheese
Our creamy three cheese macaroni is a Lantern favorite
Chopped Sirloin
oz black angus chuck smothered with grilled onions and mushrooms served with your choice of side
Romanian Skirt Steak
Angus skirt steak with burgundy mushrooms and mashed potatoes
Lantern Fajitas
Seasoned skirt steak or grilled chicken with bell peppers, onions and served with sour cream, guacamole, salsa and three flour tortillas
Shrimp Tacos
Two flour tortillas stuffed with grilled or blackened shrimp, shredded cabbage and avocado. Served with Spanish rice, pico de gallo. salsa and sour cream
Piggy Mac
Mac & cheese with BBQ pork
Lobster Mac
Chicken Pot Pie
Fish & Chips
The Turkey Burger
All new Mediterranean Turkey Burger
The Lamb Burger
The Buffalo Burger
Impossible Burger
Create Your Own!
The Tiffany Burger
ounce burger on brioche bun
The Lantern Burger
Now ounces!
The Jr. Burger
Now ounces!
Patty Melt
ounces burger on grilled dark rye with grilled onion
The Veggie Burger
All new delicious Vegan Burger
Burgers
Appetizers
Cheese Curds
Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Fingers
Red Jalapeno Poppers
Veggie Tray
Onion Straws
Tator Tots
Jumbo Wings
Teriyaki, BBQ, Buffalo & Sriracha Butter
Pretzel Bites
Hummus & Chips
Battered Mushrooms
Quesadillas
Ground beef, chicken, veggie, steak, or pulled pork
Nachos
Ground beef or chicken
Onion Rings
Potato Skins
Sriracha Chicken Potato Skins
Sampler Platter
House Fries
Sweet Potato Or Seasoned Fries Or Garlic Parmesan
Fried Goat Cheese
Mini Corn Dogs
Add
lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, pickle
Cheeses
bleu, cheddar, swiss, pepper jack, mozzarella, american and feta
Toppings
applewood bacon, mushrooms, sauerkraut, jalapenos, baby spinach, grilled onions
Sauces
BBQ, teriyaki. buffalo, sriracha, dressing
Sandwiches
Flatbreads
Margarita Flatbreads
Goat Cheese Flatbreads
Chicken Parmesan
Gluten Free Cheese Pizza
French Fries
Seasoned Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potato
Mac & Cheese
Smiley Fries
Homemade Potato Chips
Baked Sweet Potato
Old Fashioned Vanilla
Chocolate
Strawberry
Oreo Cookie
Sides & Jumbo Shakes
Soup & Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, homemade croutons and tossed in our homemade Caesar dressing
Kale Salad
Kale, walnuts, parmesan, dates, Granny Smith apple, raspberry vinaigrette
Cobb Salad
Fresh greens, tomatoes, avocado, hard boiled egg, bleu cheese and applewood smoked bacon
Goat Cheese Salad
Pears, fried goat cheese, and walnuts on a bed of minced greens
Soup Of The Day
Baked French Onion Soup
Lantern Famous Chili
Tossed Salad
Mixed greens topped with cherry tomatoes, sliced almonds, cheddar cheese and applewood smoked bacon
Blackened Chicken Salad
Mixed greens with black beans, roasted corn, tomatoes and blackened chicken breast with our chipotle ranch
Taco Salad
A crispy baked tortilla shell brimming with shredded lettuce, black olives, tomatoes, cheddar cheese and your choice of spicy ground beef or chicken. Served with salsa, guacamole and sour cream
Quesadilla
Your choice of chicken, beef, pulled pork or steak
Veggie Quesadilla
Spinach, mushrooms, onions and peppers
Onion Rings
Beer battered sweet Vidalia onions
Mini Corn Dogs
Served with honey mustard
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Fried Goat Cheese
Served in marinara with garlic toast points
Onion Straws
Red Jalapeno Poppers
Lanterns Homemade Tortilla Chips
Served with salsa or guacamole
Bavarian Pretzel Bites
Served with Merkt's cheddar cheese
Veggie Plate
Assorted seasonal vegetables
Tater Tots
Not just for kids
Sampler Platter
Cheese sticks, onion straws, onion rings, chicken fingers and wings
Battered Mushrooms
French Fries
Seasoned Or Sweet Potato Fries
Chili Cheese Fries
Our homemade chili with Merkt's Cheddar cheese
Mozzarella Sticks
With our homemade marinara sauce
White Cheddar Cheese Curds
Hummus With Pita Chips
Homemade pita chips served with our roasted garlic hummus
Potato Skins
Topped with cheddar cheese and applewood smoked bacon
Chicken Sriracha Potato Skins
Potato skins stuffed with sriracha chicken, topped with cheese and scallions served with sour cream
Lantern's Jumbo Wings
Our oversized wings served with teriyaki, bbq, mango habanero, stupid sauce, or tossed in our famous sriracha butter
Chicken Fingers
Southern style breaded chicken tenders fried to a golden brown
Nachos
Choice of chicken or ground beef