Red Lantern Kitchen & Bar

They are trying hard and very nice but the food simply was not that good. We tried the scallop appetizer, very odd vanilla flavor and small portion, and then the shrimp tacos again only 2 small shrimp per taco and lacking flavor. I would have liked to give a better review and would try again if I see reviews where the food has improved but until then staying away.

Probably the best place to eat in Westpark! We moved here only 2 months ago and have already eaten here 4 times! The food and menu are absolutely awesome! The chef is amazing! I would highly recommend their lobster mac and cheese, the reuben tater tots, their mussels and their scallops! My husband loves their shrimp tacos! They have a GREAT bar selection as well! All the servers are extremely nice and the service is great! It is for sure our favorite place!

What a difference a month makes…
I was here last in early December and it remained my favorite place in the Kamm’s /​River area, as it had been for a long time.
That all changed today. I came in for a beer and to order carryout. I was blind sided by the horrible décor remodel. It just a bit ago friendly, warm and inviting. Came in today to find a sterile coldly lit off putting shell.
It took a full 12 minutes for anyone to approach me, though I sat right at the bar. The beer I finally got was fine.
I ordered the braised pork belly, a grilled cheese with bacon, and the rosemary fries.
The pork belly was no longer pork belly. This was 2 tiny chunks of cheap pork roast. The «bacon Brussels sprouts» did not have any bacon in it, and the sprouts tasted like they were boiled in dish water. The fried shallots were obviously Durkee fried onions.
The bacon grilled cheese also had zero bacon, and for some reason they added a charred dry sinewy chicken breast.
The rosemary fries were still good.
This is so heartbreaking. I used too love this place so much. Was amazing, especially considering it’s strip mall location, they’d managed a warm, friendly, inviting place you never wanted too leave. Now it’s a soulless sad, quality vacuum, where I’ll not return till I see an «new management» sign.

Great place to be, eat, and drink. Atmosphere is fantastic. Definitely a place to visit in the Kamms Corner area. Don’t judge the strip mall location.

Don’t be taken back by the strip mall location, this place has pleasantly sophisticated ambience, deliciously balanced menu, and terrific bar!

I was really pleased with the experience here. The food and drinks were great and the atmosphere was in point!

So I decided to try red lantern out since I heard they revamped the place. Once a dive bar, now a polished modern establishment! Our waitress was named Tiffani and she was absolutely wonderful, always checking on us and super prompt! I ordered the Reuben tater tots and the buffalo chicken sandwich, yum to both of them! The prices are like everyone says pretty high and the menu could be a little bigger which is why I have this place four stars. I can’t wait to see what they do in a year or so!

Good place, close to my house with good specials. The Black Garlic Honey Mustard & House-​Smoked Bacon Aioli with the rosemary fries is awesome. Overall it’s very good, I’d like to see a few more sandwich options as the entrees get a little pricey.

Red Lantern Kitchen is not what you would expect.
From the outside it seems that the inside would look like a lot what it used to look like for years prior: A shabby little strip mall diner with cracking vinyl booths, old carpet, water-​stained drop ceilings, sticky menus, fish fries and dated fare.
But these days, Red Lantern Kitchen is anything BUT what it used to be. The space has been updated to a modern gastropub vibe and so has the menu.
My guy and I stopped in here for dinner a few months back. We were looking for a restaurant/​bar to hang at and grab dinner while we (our chairs) waited in line for Free Comic Book Day preview night at Carol & John’s Comics – located a few store fronts down. I wasn’t expected much, but was pleased right off the bat with the interior updates. There is no sign of the old diner it used to be.
We decided to sit at the bar, which is typical for us. We prefer bar service. We ordered two tequilas on the rocks and I was pleasantly surprised when the bartender offered us ice balls. Yep! No wimpy ice chips to water down my beverage. This was a treat! We then ordered some fries and two bacon cheeseburgers. The fries were tasty, but rather unmemorable. That’s not a bad thing. The burgers came out in a bowl-​like dish, which was strange. The patties themselves were thick, juicy and properly cooked. I wish they would have had American cheese, but I know that’s not a knock on them according to the rest of the human population who isn’t a Garbage Pail Kid, like me.
Overall, the items I had were tasty and made with quality ingredients. I just wish everything had a bit more umph to it, as far as the taste went. However, my opinion is limited to the two measly items I ordered from their vast menu. I also agree with some Unilocalers who thought the prices were a little high. Regardless, I’ll certainly be back to try more – especially since Carol & John’s and their midnight release parties are a normal occurrence for us.

Came in here for my birthday with my girlfriend. Right away I really liked the atmosphere, very open and spacious, the décor is very modern. The beer list caught my eye because not only does it have a great selection, the prices are great! Average $ 5 for a bottle of craft beer, I got Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster on tap which was only $ 6 and was served at perfect temperature.
YOU MUST GET THE REUBEN TATER TOTS. Great appetizer, tasted amazing.
Got the crawfish po boy for an entrée and it exceeded my expectations. Will definitely be going here again and again. The prices are great and the food is even better!

Great atmosphere, odd crowd, cold inside, lack of knowing if it is a seat yourself or wait to be seated when you come in.
Not knowing what to expect as far as menu selection, I was excited to try this place.
Ok selection, not the normal things I expected (my assumption lead me wrong).
Prices were a tad high for something on the menu.
Had the white garlic flat bread, it was ok, too much cheese and there were leafy like things on it. Apparently to give it a nice presentation. Just the right amount of garlic. I would get it again (if I go back) as an appetizer, not a meal. Fries were good, but fries are fries.
My partner had fish and chips, he loved it. But I felt it was a bit overpriced.
Service, ya’ll need help! Hire more people! It was a it slow, but our server was great nonetheless.
Not really sure if I’d be dying to go back, if I go, it will be an impulse decision.

Went in on a Friday night around 10:30 hoping they were serving dinner. People were at tables, the bar area was packed, the booths were set up for service so we sat. And sat. And sat. We finally got up and left. When we were in the car, I decided to call & see if they were still serving food. No one answered. Love the food, but it was more of a noisy Kamms bar that night & not the restaurant I’m used to.

I was really pleasantly surprised by this place.
Live so close and had never come here before. The interior is open and I like the décor. There are plenty of TVs. They have good beer AND drinks AND good food. That’s a triple win!
We had the spinach artichoke dip for an app, and the portion size was HUGE! Very good, not too much spinach actually in there, more like a cheese artichoke dip, but good nonetheless. Also had a salad and the french onion soup for dinner. All the portions are very generous… and I ate every bite. And left feeling stuffed.
I’m so excited to have found this place, nice neighborhood hangout!
I will definitely be back!

I must admit, I still miss the original Red Lantern which was a dive yet the food, people, and ambiance was very homey. I tried out the new Red Lantern the first week it opened and had a horrible experience, from incredibly slow service to the lackluster food my guests and I were served; however, I always give restaurants a second chance and I am so glad I did. I’ve been back several times now and while I still experience slow service here and there I do feel that it has picked up now that they’ve been open for awhile.
The restaurant is trendy, clean, and has an industrial/​Cleveland theme to it. I had heard great reviews on the Lake Erie Perch so I indulged this past week and it was delicious. The tartar sauce had a smokiness to it that I really enjoyed. As for the rest of the menu, I’ve found myself enjoying several items that are reasonably priced for what I consider good-​sized portions. Since they’ve opened I’ve tried the Reuben tator tots, calamari, black and blue burger, crawfish mac and cheese, buffalo chicken sandwich, steak tacos, and their wedge salad. All mouth-​watering!
My few complaints include the semi-​slow service and the servers I’ve had while nice are not as attentive as I’d typically like. Also, my last time there I had a piece of patron wrapper in my iced tea. I’m never one to complain about anything and usually suck it up but I had to say something and my server was incredibly apologetic.

Fantastic burgers, really strong drinks and a Bloody Mary bar. Add in great prices and nice presentation and super clean, neat restaurant — and we will definitely be back! Great experience!

We rarely get to Kamm’s Corners but after hearing some good things about Red Lantern (including Unilocal reviews of course) we decided to try it last Saturday.
The dining room is a wide open space with high top tables spread out from each other and the one wall of booths and the other wall with the bar and several massive flat-​screens. I couldn’t get a sense of the ambiance since we were there early — 5:30 — as the first stop of a busy night, and the place was less than half-​filled at the time.
As for the food, when you hear «gastropub» you expect a notch above a «bar» (Wait, wait! There’s a joke about «clearing the bar» here somewhere. Nevermind, it’s too late now) and at the Red Lantern the food is definitely better than the typical bar food.
As an appetizer, we got the White Garlic Flatbread ($ 8.50) and I thought it was very decent, not up to Bar Cento standards, but very good. The crust was thin but still nice and chewy and while I thought there was a tad too much cheese, I think most others will think its perfect, especially late at night to go with beers. The garlic taste was spot on, not too overpowering.
After the larger appetizer, we each settled on tacos for the main course. I got the Fish Fry Tacos ($ 10) and Jeannene had the Grilled Steak Tacos ($ 10.50). Each order came with three soft-​shell tacos.
The fish tacos were perfectly cooked and the fresh slaw on top added some crunch. At other restaurants, the tartar sauce would be overwhelming but here just enough was put on to accent the fish.
While the fish tacos were light and citrusy, the steak ones were quite hearty. The thick strips of meat had the correct pinkness for medium and the avocado and sour cream paired well with it.
I’m not a beer drinker so I can’t comment on that but I will say they made a very proper old-​fashioned.
I gave it 3 stars but it really is more than «A-​OK» and I’d give it 3 ½ stars if I could.

My review is a little biased because I only dine here during Happy Hour. I got the black and blue burger with fries, and for $ 6 dollars I can’t complain. It feels like a $ 10 dollar plate. It’s really good and creative but simple burger. Amazing staff, the bartenders there out of the 3 times I came by were amazing. Thank you guys for doing a good job. My only complaint is there are some occasion they might over cook or under-​cook a burger.

Two Words– HAPPY HOUR!
I would highly suggest coming here for Happy Hour! $ 5 for any Flatbread, Burger and Appetizers! They also have select $ 5 martini’s, $ 3 craft beers, $ 2.50 imports and $ 2 domestics. You cannot get a better deal anywhere else!
I have come to this place for both Lunch and Dinner. The service was much much better during dinner because there is more than one person working. I have ordered the Black and Bleu burger– it came out medium well instead of medium. I have also ordered the BLT with a side of brussel sprouts and both were very good. Friends of mine that I recently dined with talked very highly of the Lake Erie Perch.

So, I ate here with a group of friends of my Wife and I, and I didn’t know what to expect.
The OLD Red Lantern had some divey charm and I’d only sampled the food before the place went under, but this place that took over the space and the name looked a bit too trendy and upscale for the likes of me. (I’m willing to admit that I’m about as upscale and trendy as a tiny fedora on a yak, so… yeah.)
Anyway, I found out the place is an offshoot of the Two-​Bucks chain, or so I was told, and it’s food, atmosphere and libations were pretty much what I’m come to expect from visiting those eateries. Not bad, just nothing I hadn’t already seen at first, but I did notice that some of the foods, like the salads, were bigger and better than anything I’d seen at Two Bucks, which was a plus. The beverage selection was about the same as well, so no surprises. There was no problems with parking (big lot out front in the plaza,) and our seating wasn’t a problem.
The only negative thing? They need more servers. There was one young lady taking care of about 8 tables, including our table of about 10 people, She was, needless to say, harried and running her crocs off.
The prices were moderate, and again, not a bad place, but it just seemed like another Two Bucks with a different name to me. I really hope they do something to give the place a little more of its own identity, as it seems that this is another chain restaurant in everything but name only. I’d go again, but I wouldn’t go out of my way. In my humble opinion, the new Red Lantern did not shine out as much as I’d hoped…

I decided to come here after seeing the review in Scene Magazine. Realizing it was a West Park staple before I figured I would give it a try.
The same friend and I who I talk about in most of my reviews are wine lovers and Wednesday it is half off wine, so we said why not? We got there and it is clean and new looking, I loved the feel. Neither of us were dress to impress and after looking at pictures online we were worried we were going to look a little sloppy but it was definitely a casual feel once you arrive.
We opted to sit at the bar, but there were tables and booths as an option. We each ordered water and wine, then asked the server for a suggestion on an appetizer. He recommended the Spinach dip, my friend is lactose and tolerant so instead we opted to try the calamari disregarding what Scene had written.
It was actually good, obviously not what you would order in a seafood place but I was pleasantly surprised and the lemon aoli they give you to accompany it has a remarkable fresh flavor which really adds to it.
For entrees I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich (a staple in my diet) and my friend ordered the portabello flat bread. I was impressed with the timing of everything. She knew were were there to chat and catch up so the appetizer came out, then she gave us some time before the meals came out which gave me confidence as well that what I was eating didn’t pop out of a freezer.
My sandwich was delicious, juicy chicken with a fresh breading and wasn’t greasy and a delicious buffalo sauce. I asked for a side of ranch and it was a homemade peppercorn ranch which was delicious. My friends flat bread was bigger than expected and wasn’t one a thin extra crispy bread it had a little more dough to it which we both enjoyed.
I really enjoyed my meal and my wine. There were definitely a few other things I wanted to try on the menu, so I will be back to give them all a try. I would suggest stopping by soon, it was pretty dead in there and they deserve much more business with the re-​opening.
Also, they have happy hour 7 DAYS A WEEK! So I will be back on a weekend to check that out!