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    The Lantern Room

    3.9 (51 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 AM, 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Seaweed chips
    Faye I.

    We came here for breakfast and dinner. You definitely get very nice views of the ocean no matter where you sit. There were a good amount of people, but it did not get crowded enough to where you need a reservation. This restaurant is located on the 4th floor of the Monterey Beach Hotel. The lobby bar also shares some of the same offerings as the Lantern Room. The servers we had were super nice and accommodating whenever we dined there. We had oatmeal and a parfait for breakfast. Oatmeal came with brown sugar, candied macadamia nuts, and dried fruit (raisins). I requested a side of whole milk since I like my oatmeal like my cereal. For dinner, the place has a very intimate setting with dim lights and a fireplace. Very romantic with the tabletop lights. The server brings you seaweed chips for the table. Creative concept, but it tasted very bland. We ordered the chicken and steak. The steak did not blow me away, but it was still good. It came with a great serving of salad and fries. The chocolate pot creme dessert however was my favorite dish there. Overall the ambiance and servers were fantastic, but the food was just okay.

    View from our table.
    Michelle O.

    As a Celiac, when you say separate fryer for fries... we go straight wild! The service was great and had knowledge of gluten free items. We had the bass, snapper, mashed potato's, and fries. The view is remarkable! You can see the sunset if you time it right, amazing! Also good NA options (beer and wine).

    Prawns
    Melissa G.

    Overpriced. Don't come hungry. You pay for the view (seen through dirty windows) which can be enjoyed anywhere on the property. Staff were stale and awkward. Wouldn't return. One bonus-an excellent Cabernet

    Ceviche
    Anita D.

    We went here tonight for a date night and everything was so perfect! Dennis was our server and he had such great customer service and made us feel so welcome. The ambience was amazing, as always, with a cozy fire, and the food was delicious. We had the cioppino and the New York strip. The steak was perfectly cooked and the truffle pomme mashed potato side was amazing! We finished off with the bread pudding, which was the best we've ever had! We also got the locals discount, which is really one of the best deals in town. We can't wait to come back.

    The waiter with the mustache was very rude. I wish I knew his name but they weren't wearing name tags nor did he introduce himself. He asked us what we wanted to drink and when my 6 year old daughter started to order, she began with her meal order but he cut her off and said no, "DRINK ORDER!!!" then he just ignored us and walked away. He did not give her or myself a chance to order at all. The restaurant was 1/3 full so it wasn't even that busy. If AMEX did not provide a breakfast credit, I would have left after that encounter. It wasn't until my husband had to walk up to another waiter and request a different server that someone actually acknowledge and took our order. Come to think of it, the first gentleman was probably only in charge of drinks anyways so I understood if he couldn't take out food order. But he was VERY RUDE and short with us when we tried to order drinks. Plus side, the restaurant was beautiful and had a great view.

    Entrance
    Melissa B.

    A very charming restaurant with a perfect ocean view. I visited here when staying at the hotel, it's easily found on the 4th floor facing the ocean, right off the elevator. We dined on a Saturday morning and it was only half full, the service was upbeat , professional and quick. I ordered the French toast and a mimosa. My only feedback is that the menu lacks dairy or meat substitutes (though understandable as breakfast can be challenging).

    I've been to The Lantern Room three times now and it never disappoints! The service is amazing and the food is delicious! We usually start at the bar for a cocktail downstairs before our dinner reservations. The view from the bar and restaurant are spectacular! I would love to stay at the hotel but I only live 5 minutes away, lol!!

    Dinner menu 10.19.25
    Mai Han N.

    This restaurant is a must try! My bf and I drove up from OC for a weekend getaway and never expected for this restaurant to be so good. The night before we ate at a very highly rated seafood spot on the warf and we were so disappointed. If we come back to Monterey, this restaurant will be the first on our list every time. I hope the quality and service don't change. Caesar salad: 8/10 The lettuce was fresh. Dressed well. And the watermelon radish gave it a nice touch. Mussels appetizer: 10/10 The mussels were freakin HUGE and super fresh. Clean. No grindy sand that can come with unproperly cleaned shell fish. The broth was Thai flavored and very well done. Sooo good. The bread it comes with is the best bread I've ever had period. Perfectly crispy and seasoned. 2 large pieces dips great with the broth. Pork chop: 12/10 The best pork chop I have ever had. Hands down. I never knew a pork chop could taste so damn good. Cooked perfectly. So tender with the perfect meat to fat ratio. The peach topping is the perfect light touch to balance all the heavier flavors. Love. Love. Love. Cod Cioppino: 10/10 The seafood broth is perfectly seafoody and tomatoey. ALL of the seafood in the dish was SUPER fresh and cooked perfectly. So much flavor. Absolutely loved this dish. Overall the service was great. Drinks were good. Food was EXCELLENT!!! Compliments to the staff and chefs.

    Cioppino
    Monte L.

    Excellent seafood. Yes slightly pricey but you get what you pay for. Their Virginika (spelling?) Oysters were really good (meaty, slight brine, neutral finish), Mussels were plump and fresh like they were just harvested, and the Ciopinno with a medley of fresh seafood and fresh local sourdough to provide the perfect complement to accompany the stew. The staff was friendly and inviting and not pushy. Nice ambiance to simply be and take in the environment. Enjoyed it on my own and would also enjoy bringing the family as well.

    Ly T.

    Awful. We were debating whether to brave the dark (6:30 pm) and RAIN and walk over with three kids and a dog from our hotel to eat dinner at The Lantern, but decided "let's go." We got to the restaurant, only to be turned away because "they do not allow dogs." When I informed them that YELP website had specifically said "dogs allowed," PLUS I had indicated that I am bringing my dog to the restaurant on "OpenTable" and that no one had contacted me to inform me that I couldn't do so otherwise. PLEASE BE MORE SPECIFIC. It's not like this was the only restaurant that we had looked at. I considered you because 1. DOG ALLOWED. 2. Menu. 3. Proximity. Future patrons, PLEASE BE AWARE: THIS VENUE DO NOT ALLOW DOG, other than service dog (NO OFFENSE TO SERVICE DOG or PATRONS WHO REQUIRE SERVICE DOG). PLEASE BE TRANSPARENT.

    Continental and lox platter
    Chenda N.

    Each morning, we enjoyed breakfast with a beautiful view of the calm waves coming and going. As Bonvoy members, you receive a complimentary continental breakfast each day (coffee, oj, croissant, and fruit). There is also the regular menu to order traditional items - the bacon and lox were delicious. Coffee was a bit bitter for our taste, and adding sugar helps tame it down. The morning crew were all so friendly and helpful. Thank you June for your hospitality, we really appreciate it. For dinner, we experienced the same stellar service with Dennis. Black cod with coconut rice was delicious, and the street corn didn't disappoint. The pasta...eh...we weren't a fan of the macaroni or rigatoni bolgenese. The cheese in the macaroni was really gritty and tasted a bit off (slight sour and salty). The rigatoni pasta didn't have ridges and didn't hold the sauce well (watered down). Overall, we enjoyed ourselves and would come back.

    mushroom, bacon & spinach omelette
    Cristina A.

    I can sit here all day and watch the ocean waves! I love the hotel! The Lantern has a rustic and simple menu. Love the ambience and food came out fresh. I love the crispy breakfast potatoes

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    so bad. steak smelled so horrible, could not eat it. will never come back. truly disgusting. service was also horrible.

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    Best chocolate croissant I've ever had. Great service. Coffee kept coming and view was awesome.

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