The food was okay, beef stroganoff a bit on the cold side. Husband liked the fish and chips very much. Their "open" times are misleading; the bar is open an hour before the restaurant. read more

We have lived in the area for 40 years before our guest experience at the Blue Lantern. This was a truly great experience. Our server was what we could all a professional. On point for everything. Never said, " no problem" just made the request happen. Pricing is friendly, the menu had variety. I had liver/onions. It was just right. Looking for American food served well . This is the place. Oh. Their Thousand Island dressing is house made. Delicious. Oops . Almost forgot. Cracker basket with cheese. read more

Blue Lantern - Liver and onion. Delicious brown gravy and home mashed potatoes, - Seafood Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

In from out of town and reviews were good for this local restaurant apparently it's visited by every retired person in this community. Sign on the door says "cook wanted ". Now I understand why. I had the breaded walleye and all the breading was lost in the fryer. My wife had liver & onions, she said it was good. The prices were good but food was subpar. Service was slow at 8pm at night and only the bar was busy? We paid in cash and it took 15-20min for the waitress to bring change for $100 bill for a $70 meal. read more

The blue lantern has its moments. It has a very old school vibe. The food is decent although it has been better years ago. Sadly the owner passed away and I don't believe they have a good leader in place. It is a gem, and we will continue to visit but it needs a little help. read more

Best chicken in town juicy and delicious also the drinks are delicious and a good price

The special of the day, salisbury steak was really good. A little heavy on the salt but with the garlic mashed potatoes and the perfectly steamed broccoli it married together as a great meal. Glad we stumbled on this place. It's a little out of the way. But well worth your time. It wasn't freezing cold in the and the lighting was pretty good. The bar area looked nice and if I'm this way again I might just stop in for a drink!! The service, between the lady that say us at the table Dawn our server and even the cook waited on us in some form or fashion. All in all I recommend this restaurant! read more

My wife and I went with my parents on a Friday night it was packed January 23, 2021. I hadn't been there ever but my parents have been going there a lot recently and are fans right now. I had the grilled shrimp it was great. My mom had the fried shrimp a very light batter, they were also excellent. Dad got liver and onions it was quite a plate full he ate most of it,liked it a lot. My wife had a spaghetti and chicken dish that she really liked also. Oh yeah we got fried mushrooms and onion rings both excellent. I forgot photos till it was too late. I think we'll be back! read more

My husband and I read good reviews so decided to go here for date night-- it was alright but nothing special. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, quick to refill drinks. I ordered the beef roast. It was $12.99 and came with a salad and a soup, broccoli and mashed potatoes. Overall I think the portion was generous for the price. The salad was tasty, and the roast was very tender. However the broccoli was over steamed and mushy, and the potatoes were instant mash instead of real which was disappointing. The service was wonderful, and the food was below par but still yummy. I would come here again. read more

Dunno. Great service, but have eaten here twice...that's enough for my lifetime. Got macaroni and cheese...very bland....and rolls....mold on them. I no like. read more

What a hidden gem! It reminded me of the old Louvered Door years on the west end of South Bend. Service, relationships, comfortable and intimate environment get 4 stars. Liver and onions were AMAZING! It's just how I roll and I don't settle for mediocre liver. The salad was yum, horseradish cheese and crackers, the soup (so so), but the entree and twice baked potatoes were on point. Drinks were a generous pour, everything attractively priced. read more

I got there at 6pm. no one in the restaurant area but people at the bar. The waitress saw us and said she would bring us menus. we saw the waitress sit down and have a glass of wine with her coworkers. No one came with menus. after ten minutes we got up and left. avoid read more

Took the family here for something different for a send off for a family member. I can say the staff is not used to dealing with more than a group of 10 as they weren't sure how to split the bill with everyone and made it more of a us problem . I will say this is not a kid friendly place as they don't have any kid menus options or kid choices on drinks but this was to be expected when checking reviews before hand. I was disappointed in not seeing drink options on the menu and when asking about alcoholic drinks i was told the bar is open. To say the least they where still very friendly for being low staffed and a little on the busy side. I ordered the Boom Boom shrimp which was a little surprising how good it was with a little heat kick to it. Main coarse was the Philly Cheese which which was a little bland on favor but got the job done. Now with my other family members meals they where a few missing items, orders cooked and placed wrongly, and was pretty disappointing in flavor with steaks as they tasted of propane. Don't get me wrong i love supporting small and local business but food and experience was a little of a let down. read more

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I've always wanted to try this place, but unfortunately my first attempt was a mistake. First thing I see is staff smoking a cigarette in the doorway next to a "no smoking within 8 feet" sign. Nice. :/ Got seated. 30 minutes pass. No service, no menus, no water. I'm thirsty and becoming increasingly unhappy. Waitress eventually hurries past, saying "be right with you". She wasn't. We got up and left. On the way out I politely let the manager know what happened and he apologized. Seems they were very short staffed. Some staff were rushing around, others were slowly walking around. Not sure what to think. I'll give them another try another day. I really DO want to try their food and drink. But for now, I'll have to look elsewhere before I become dehydrated. read more

My go-to place for sautéed perch! It is so good, I rarely order anything else, perhaps the daily special. None of my dinner partners have ever complained about their selections. The soup is homemade and always delicious. The salad is fresh and crisp, and I love the house dressing (French bacon). Service is friendly and efficient. read more

Googled recommended this place when we were looking for somewhere new to try... but I will say we were not disappointed! The service was prompt and friendly, with nice recommendations toward the menu. The food was great! I had AYCE fish (hake) and it was delicious! The breading was nice and light, so you could actually taste the fish. My hubs had fried chicken and he enjoyed that as well! The best part was the cheese and crackers they brought out with our soup... well definitely come back!! read more

Went back for prime rib, last time there it was great this time not so much. It's like they are getting pre- cut slices and just heating up. Lack of flavor and seasoning. They also only offer one cut with a jacked-up price. read more

My daughter and I went to the Blue Lantern for dinner on a Saturday night. We ordered onion rings which we never got but we were not charged for them. My daughter ordered the lake perch, I wondered why she wasn't eating her dinner especially since fish is one of her favorites. When I sampled her dinner I noticed bones which I understand can be normal, but when looked at the fish at home in the light I noticed that the skin was still on the fish and when I took the skin off I pulled the bones out. It was like the fillets were not deboned at all which made the expensive dinner garbage. We ended up throwing the dinner in the trash. Very disappointing since we are trying to eat at local restaurants to help our community. read more

I have been here several times in the past over the years as this is my parents local cheers...literally. When you walk in they all know each other around the bar and have formed a bond here at the Blue (as the locals call it ;)) The people are all very friendly, the prices are reasonable and you are never left waiting for a drink! Last night, we sat at the bar and ordered the Bam Bam shrimp...delish. Five very plump shrimp flash fried and then doused in this creamy spicy sauce. Next up were the chicken fingers and fried mushrooms. The chicken fingers are phenomenal. The plate of mushrooms were heaping and had melted cheese sprinkled over the top. YUM. Last nights specials were the prime rib for $9.99 and the smothered steak for $11. The prime rib seemed to be a local fave. In addition to the bar, there is a large dining room that is usually quite busy on a Friday or Saturday night. OH, and lets not forget the best part about the Blue...Pull Tabs! $1 a piece with winnings up to $500 if you're lucky! On several occasions we have pulled a $100 and a $300. VERY fun! If you're in the area looking for a fun place to check out definitely stop in at the Blue. Who knows, you might just be a new addition to the Cheers club they have formed there. Be sure to ask about the "Drink of the Day" club. Its $30 for the year and you get a free drink everyday as well as a birthday dinner for $10. Oh, and ask for Kim, she is a hoot :) read more

Blue Lantern - Fried Mushrooms and chicken fingers! - Seafood Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

Service: 4/5 The service was fine given this year s more of a lounge than a restaurant. The wait staff was nice and refilled our beverages often. Ambience: 2/5 We came for lunch and the place was dead. There were tons of signs saying you can't smoke in the establishment (tacky) and yet the place clearly had an undertone of smoky smell that must have lingered from whenever they made the transition. Food: 2/5 Hmm crackers and weird cheep cheese as a snack? What happened to just bread? The pizza was beyond awful and tasted just like the jiffy crust you buy for 75 cents. The Italian beef was actually pretty good and you got a lot of food for the price but the fries were unseasoned and bland. Close to no vegetarian options. read more

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Sad sad sad place was fantastic at one time and It sunk in quality service and food.. And, the prices went up read more

We live in Nevada and lake perch are not available there. I had the pan fried perch which were fried in butter and absolutely fabulous. Our waitress took very good care of us. I had never been here before but will definitely be back when we are in the area. read more

Had heard great things about the Blue Lantern. My boyfriend and myself have been waiting to give it a try. Sadly it was not worth giving it a second try for sure. Our waitress was kind but seemed too busy to refill our drinks. Had to wait until our food was brought out to get a refill. Ordered the White Fish - supposedly battered and fried. It was more like fish through straight into the fryer. The batter was very nonexistent with no flavor, got the Lantern potatoes again no seasoning what so ever. My boyfriend got a build your own burger - after taking one bite it completely fell apart on him. There was more ketchup and mustard then there was burger. Sadly to say the only thing that kept me from giving it one star was the chili - great flavor and texture. Will not be returning - would not recommend. read more

Went there last night for dinner for the AYCE Fish. It was absolutely amazing. You get so much food for the price and that's always a bonus. The service is great too. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely OUTSTANDING!!!! Food was excellent, service was flawless....complete sleeper....one of those Wisconsin Supper Clubs but NOT in Wisconsin.... I only Yelp when it's great....this place is FANTASTIC!!!!! read more

My family has been here several times. We almost always take up a corner of the bar and settle in for a good time. Order a drink from the friendly bar tenders, where they always greet you with a smile and your name (and if your my dad, a glass of Crown). We usually end up ordering a couple appetizers, and my absolute favorite is the italian stuffed peppers. The peppers are long green peppers, stuffed with italian sausage and topped with lots of cheese. They are so yummy and have just a hint of heat. I also enjoy their chicken fingers too. If we are really hungry, we order an entree, which is a great value because you get a salad, soup, and your meal. I have gotten the prime rib special many times before and it is very good. The fish dinners are also really good. Their bar is nicely set up and is stocked with everything, and everything is reasonably priced (Grey Goose and soda for $4.44, YES please!). They also offer a "One-a-day" drink club for around $30 - $35 dollars, which gets you 1 free drink per day. I think that is an excellent value. But onto my favorite thing at the Blue....pull tabs. We have spent numerous occasions pulling the tabs and, seemingly more often than not, pulling out a $100, $200, or even $300 winner. That sure spices up the evening :) All in all, I love coming here with my family when I am in town, and recommend it highly. read more

Found this local place on Yelp while searching for a dinner location that would meet my wife's and my needs for dinner. This establishment has evidently been in business for right at 50 years and it's easy to see why. We were greeted at the door by the owner and the service was great from start to finish. Excellent home style meals served in generous portions make this a go to place when visiting South Bend! read more

The Blue Lantern is one of our favorite restaurants in town for multiple reasons! The food is great and the service and atmosphere add to everything that makes this place awesome. Their burgers, fried chicken, and sandwiches are some of our favorites and Mike makes a great drink behind the bar as well. I would highly recommend The Blue Lantern to anyone in the area, you will not be disappointed! read more

The chicken dinner in the upstairs banquet area was pitiful. Chicken was no taste. Noodles and beans tasted very old. Gravy on the looked like a cheese sauce with no favor. The Swiss steak was tender but like everything no flavor. read more

The server was great and the steaks were awesome! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is due to our bread being served in a dirty basket. When the last piece was picked up We saw a cherry stem and trash at the bottom. read more

Blue Lantern - a plate of steak with a potato and salad - Seafood Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

Food is amazing, and great service.. I highly recommend this place. I had the ribeye and it was extremely tender and cooked to perfection. Our server took great care of us and that kind of service can't be taught. They have a customer for life. read more

I went to the Blue Lantern five years ago for a beer and a burger and have been going twice a week ever since. The atmosphere is inviting. The food is great. Prices are reasonable. The food choices and daily specials are also terrific. The Wolfe family that own and operate the BL have become exactly that to me - family. Stop by once and you'll be back for sure. Great place, great food, great service, great value ... and locally owned!! read more

How anyone could not love "Blue" is beyond me. Larry, Nancy, Mike and staff go way above and beyond to please everyone. (Of course, you can't please everybody all the time). Food is the best and prices are very reasonable. Wait staff are friendly, helpful and a lot of fun. We always feel like family when we pop in for dinner or a snack. And now that I think of it, we'll go for dinner tonight. Yum! Jim and Nancy Frye read more

Great food, great service and a great value, so I have to give the Blue Lantern 5 stars. All of the food is great, from the soup, salad to steak. You definitely won't leave hungry as the portions are quite big. I had the filet mignon which came with a side, soup and salad. My hubby had crab cakes. Everything was great. Our server was very attentive and the atmosphere was nice too. It has a neighborhood restaurant/bar feel to it and you'll feel right at home there. I definitely recommend this place! read more

What a great secret this place is. Definitely lives up to great pub food and atmosphere, plus offers some high quality steak. My husband had their prime rib. One of the best he has ever eaten. Homemade chicken noodle soup, yum. Good onion rings. Great choices on menu for everyone. Try something different you wont be dissappointed read more

We had onion rings, white fish sandwich, and white fish dinner. The portions are generous and delicious! Our waitress is new, but very friendly and diligent in finding the information if she did not know offhand. Overall, we had a very good first experience here and will be back. read more

Blue Lantern - White fish with twice baked potato - Seafood Near Me - Mishawaka, Indiana

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Bad service from bartender and waitress ruined the experience from this small restaurant. They have a limited menu and beer choice and there is nothing glamorous inside this dive restaurant steakhouse. The fish was dry and fries overly salty and I would highly recommend this place...to people in don't like. read more

This was without a doubt the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant. The service was awful. The food was mediocre at best.

I went here and I was disappointed in the food. I had steak which was flavorless. I felt that I could cook my steak better at home. However, the croutons for our salads were great. The service was decent also. read more

I really wanted to like this place, especially since it isn't part of a chain. And I did, sort of. It really reminds me of place we would go out with my grandparents after church about 3 times per year (back when going out to eat was a big deal). The food was ok and the prices are decent. Portion sizes are large, especially since you get a soup, salad, and potato with every nearly every entree. My steak arrived undercooked, so I sent it back for more time on the grill. (I guess that's better than overcooked.) It didn't have much flavor and I'm not an A1 fan. Service was cheerful and attentive. But with the large number of restaurants in the area to choose from, I don't know that we'll be going back for awhile. read more

Tonight was my first experience at Blue Lantern. I had the New York strip steak and it was grilled to perfection. Loved the garlic toast and cheese spread. The salad was fresh and crisp. I also enjoyed a glass of house wine which was reasonably priced. My server was excellent (Rebecca) and I will be back soon! read more