Great experience Great beers, great food, great Server Olivia made, great dessert . Big portions Love the atmosphere, fun to be in, warm and comfortable Only took pic of the delicious carrot cake read more

Village Lanterne - Carrot cake - German Near Me - Lindenhurst, New York

Reservation for 11, was seated immediately. Great (loud) vibes even on a Sunday evening. Live music, fun decor, surprisingly large menu. I'm of a split mind on the food; for example, I got the weinerschnitzel, a fairly basic choice. It was the last plate out for 11 people, and it was very bland, but the veal was cooked perfectly and was crisp. I've had this dish in other restaurants, other states, and other countries. The veg had no seasoning either. Overall, was good but not great. Would absolutely return for the vibes. read more

The Village Lantern is one of the best, most warm inviting places around! The food is amazing and the people are even better! The service is unbeatable ! read more

Food is always great, service sometimes lacks though. For example we walked in and stood there for about 4 minutes before someone came out to say hello and seat us. If you can get past that this is absolutely a great German place to come enjoy. Great beer as well read more

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Delicious lunch was had at this village staple. I opted for the pastrami Reuben and it was awesome. Generous portions and quick friendly service. Overall great experience. read more

Makes me sad to write this, but my once favorite German, this place spot seems to have fallen victim to the high costs and overall changes in the industry. I can't place my finger in it, but our favorite dishes just didn't seem what they once were. Also, at one time every meal came with the house salad. This is the one thing I look forward to the most when coming here. If I would've known this, I would have ordered completely differently. I also have to say, it's still fairly off putting when it's urged to make a reservation when it's 4:30pm and the restaurant is fairly empty. We came on a whim because we love this restaurant. This is not to say the food is not good. It's still tasty, and the portions are very large. The one major complaint I have was our stuffed pretzels were very burnt. The pretzels that came out prior to our apps and meals were much better. They also did not have my favorite German chocolate cake. Not sure if they were out, or they don't feature it anymore, but this was so disappointing. Their cake is my absolute fav and Hubs got a whole one for me for my birthday one year. At least I hope it still is my favorite. With the bakery gone, I'm not sure if they are still making their cakes in house. It was actually our first time sitting in the area that was once their bakery. They did a great job of making this part of the restaurant cohesive with the original space. Still feels like we went to the old country for a bit. Our service was great although be prepared to wait a while for your food. It's made to order. Are we running to go back....not sure if we are anymore, maybe I'll have to because I still miss my salad. read more

Village Lanterne - Live music - German Near Me - Lindenhurst, New York

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Came back to the lindenhurst area to see A show so we had to stop by the Village Lantern because I wanted to get the Stuffed Cabbage w schnitzel. Come to find out, it isn't on the menu anymore! Big dissapointment. So I got the pounded veal crusted and fried with the schnitzel. My partner got the Meatballs with the egg noodles and gravy. The Meatballs were our least favorite. Guess we'll have to find another place that makes authentic Stuffed Cabbage. read more

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I love German food, and had been to the Village Lanterne once before, for my birthday dinner in 2013, and really enjoyed it, but for whatever reason hadn't gotten back there. Our fencing club recently had a club lunch at the Village Lanterne's beer garden so I got to try them out again. I noticed they offered a special platter called "The Schwab," which included sauerbraten, jägerschnitzel, weisswurst, spaetzle and red cabbage. Now, before I was born, my German grandparents used to teasingly call each other "Schwab" (my late grandpa Ludwig actually was a Swabian from Oberstdorf), so of course I had to order this, and it was grand. I didn't need to eat any dinner! Also shared some fine potato pancakes with a clubmate. Washed it down with a lovely liter of Hofbräu hefeweizen. The biergarten is pretty (though make sure you get one of the shaded tables), and the service was friendly. read more

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Decided on going out for some German eats and boy we weren't disappointed!...The food, beers, ambiance and the live music were great...a must try!!! The service was great as all the staff was dressed in Bavarian clothing...Great restaurant!!! read more

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Decided on German food fare and we gave the Village Lanterne a go and we were not disappointed. Unassuming on the outside one would think they stepped into a German beer hall in Bavaria. The decorum sets the mood for some of the best served German style food. We were warmly welcomed by the manager Christine and immediately seated. There's a nice selection of German beers along with a more traditional wine offering to start off with. Restaurant offers the traditional menu along with a daily lunch menu with a large selection of traditional German food fare. Started off either the potato dumpling soup which was good although not extremely hot which would have been better on this rainy cold day. The sauerbraten dish, served with red cabbage and spaetzle, was well portioned and delicious which I'd highly recommend. The Wienerschnitzel dish again served with red cabbage and spaetzle was very good. Unfortunately times have changed and you no longer get the small salad but still great dishes. Passed on dessert except for a round of coffees. Disappointed that the old bakery is gone as the restaurant expanded their presence into that space but thankfully the decorum has been carried through into the expanded space. Overall a great place offering great German food and beer. Street parking is limited but there are designated parking lots off Wellwood as well as neighborhood parking. read more

Friendly wait staff. Came in a Monday evening with a group of 20 and we were seated and orders taken within 15 mins. Good arrived quickly and hot. The portions were huge. The goulash was packed with chunks of tender meat. Their pretzel rolls had the perfect crust but light and fluffy in the middle. read more

Ok hands down ....best German restaurant I've been to in years! Food was fantastic from start to finish every appetizer and entree one better than the next. The live music was so fun first time I can ever say I've seen anyone play Metallica, and kiss played on an accordion. We had a large party and the accommodated us with great service. Can't wait to go back this summer s the most fun I've had at a restaurant in forever. read more

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Holy Schnitzel this place is amazing!!! I am in town for work and always like to find local/ interesting places for dinner and had to check this place out. I sat at the bar and the bartender was great! Wednesday nights all of their Schnitzel nights... "I don't give a Schnitzel" So I had to obviously get the Reuben schnitzel and omg was it incredible! The restaurant transports you into a restaurant in Germany and is adorable. There is also live music! read more

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The staff are so lively and wonderful! Food portion was huge and definitely needed a to-go box. The drinks and beer options were plenty and tasty. Definitely glad this caught our eye and popped in. It was an over great experience, around great people. read more

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Went last night for my birthday dinner. They have a special on Tuesdays for sauerbraten dinner. It was delicious. The staff were all very friendly and service was quick. We loved the decor. It reminded us of the restaurants we ate in on our recent trip to Germany. We plan to visit again and bring a few friends!! read more

The most amazing German food you will ever find! Had the Weinersnitchel and it was delicious! The place looks amazing and the service was excellent. I took off one star because after one hour and forty five minutes we were asked to leave. We were a party of 6 that gets together just a few times a year so that was disappointing. I understand they had the 6 pm reservation coming in, but I was never asked to leave a restaurant before. Another thing I didn't appreciate was they don't allow you to switch from a mixed vegetable side to a mashed potato. They force you to order a side. But as far as food goes, this place is a must try! read more

Came here in a Thursday night with my brother and a friend. Was able to get seated even though we didn't have a reservation- very busy. Very nice waitress with some great recommendations. She recommended the Reuben Eggrolls which were amazing. My friend ordered the Wiener Schnitzel, my brother the Rouladen, and I got the Angry Mike's Schwabie Platter. Food was great. Can't wait to come back again. read more

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Stopped in for New Years and was very impressed! I've never had sauerbraten before but was blown away by it! Might be my favorite German food now. All the other appetizers and dinners were also great! Also, if you like beer, this place does not disappoint! read more

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Such a beautifully decorated and festive interior. Beautiful ambiance. Waitstaff dresses in Bavarian dress. Lots of booths and separate little dining areas for small gatherings/ parties. Really nicely arranged. Food was well made but be mindful that almost everything has meat in it! We knew that going in, but not to this extent! We don't eat meat, and so you might say, why the heck did you go to a German restaurant, and you might be right! But they had three fish dishes and salads etc. the encrusted salmon was delicious served with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. The mashed potatoes had bacon in it , which the staff had not mentioned. We really threw the waitress off kilter, although she was always pleasant and helpful! The stuffed pretzel had meat in it . Fortunately the chocolate cake did NOT have meat in it. In conclusion, it is a fun , festive , friendly place, with live music- playing contemporary and folk music. There is a beer garten in the back but closed in cold weather . So there are vegetarian options but unfortunately you will Need to ask questions about whether there is meat in it. If you eat meat, things definitely the place to go. Lots of exciting food! read more

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Great place!! Has a super unique vibe to it and the portions are pretty large. Service is great as well!

There's always cooking good stuff! I can eat regular here. Some of the plates are humongous. Service with a smile There's always some kind of activity going on .all fun read more

Village Lanterne - Spicy fries - German Near Me - Lindenhurst, New York

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I have been craving German food so my dad took me here last night. Everything was delicious and the portions are HUGE. Our waitress was awesome too. I can't wait to come back ! read more

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Good German restaurant with a Great vibe. If you're looking for a fun weekend time, with live German music, cold beer, and decent food, go now. Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi! read more

We moved to Florida 2 years and found a couple of decent German restaurants. We were up in NY for the week and decided to revisit our favorite German restaurant on Long Island. Well, as usual, everything was on point. The jager schnitzel was awesome, love the gravy, the spetzle was awesome, red cabbage deelish. Atmosphere and ambience great as always. For us, this was an awesome night out for dinner!! We are so glad we came, and when up in NY again, we will return. read more

Village Lanterne - German Near Me - Lindenhurst, New York

We had an errand to run in Lindenhurst last Thursday, and remembered how much we enjoyed our last visit at the Village Lantern. We didn't have reservations for lunch, but no worries there were tables available. We were a party of three, and we were seated quickly by a young hostess. I gave her 4 German plates to further the restaurant 's decorations. We are downsizing. The service was good, even though there were only 2 waitresses and a large group had arrived without reservations. Don't know how they did it. I had the Prime rib tidbits on a pretzel roll, which was really enough for 2. Had the leftovers the next day. The liverwurst sandwich was a bit too plain. The German potato salad was delicious. Like connecting to my Germanic roots, and this restaurant does it for me. Got a laugh out of the bathroom sign. Will look for my plates the next time we visit. read more

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Second time there. Once for dinner, once for a holiday party. I tried a few things, the food was ok except for the Sauerbraten and Spaetzle which were excellent. I don't eat meat often but Sauerbraten is one of my weaknesses. Everything else was just eh. and I wasn't crazy about the wine. If I liked beer I'd probably give this place another star. One thing that I loved was the band and also the one man band who walked around with all of his instruments! The music was fun! read more

Village Lanterne - Mini keg - German Near Me - Lindenhurst, New York

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Service is amazing. The food is authentic I don't know any restaurant with as authentic food as this place. We went on a busy night because of a street fair. Our waitress was so adorable and sweet. She did not smiling n we sat outside which my man was initially pissed but compromised. However the bees got him and we finished our drinks inside. Food a plus. Clearly they have been in business and know how to serve authentic food. Thank you read more

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As always delicious! Sauerbraten potato dumplings, with ginger dark brown scrumptious gravy!! And red cabbage, always tastes great!! Loved it! Kudos read more

My husband and my 2 kids and I visited Village Lanterne last night for my birthday dinner. Our 1st time there and we will never go back. Food was horrible. Not one of us finished our meals. 2 of us had the sauerbraten, which was not good, dumplings were dough balls and tasteless. Gravy bland. 1 had the german meatballs with noodles, couldn't even eat the meatballs, and 1 had jagerschnitzel, which was not good either. Waited a long time for terrible food. Can't understand how they remain in business... What a waste of money! read more

We came around 8:30 on a Friday night and the restaurant was packed. The inside of the restaurant is decorated with German-themed everything, including art, steins, coo coo clocks, and more. The waitresses wore drindl dresses. I ordered gewurztraminer wine. Service was generally slow but the waitress shared they were short staffed in the kitchen. The basket of bread had 1 warm roll and the rest were cold. The Schwab platter was a lot of food! It came with sausage, schnitzel, sauerbraten, spaetzel and red cabbage. Both the sauerbraten and schnitzel were very good! The speatzel tasted homemade but was just OK. Overall we had a good experience and if you like German decor and food, this is a good option if you're in the area. read more

Village Lanterne - The Schwab - German Near Me - Lindenhurst, New York

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Really interesting decor with lots of steins and hunting decorations. Has a rural hunting lodge feel. We were seated and waited on right away. The table next to us was complaining about how long it took for their food to come but I didn't think it was much of a wait for ours. Had the cordon bleu and substituted spatzle for fries. The cordon bleu was great with a schnitzel type pork cutlet with ham cheese and gravy. The spatzle wasn't bad, just somewhat bland. Nice beer selection including multiple German imports. read more

Village Lanterne - Decor - German Near Me - Lindenhurst, New York

Service and food are incredible. If you're into German food & German guesthouses? I would highly recommend this place. Friendliest people & customers. It's party time all the time & the music is another special treat. read more

The Village Lantern is a place loaded with class, and great food! I love the owners daughter who seems to remember everyone's name after talking to them one time! She kinda looks like the daughter from the tv show Rosanne only prettier! But the Ambiance there is just great! You almost feel like ur in Germany at an October fest - and I never got one meal there I didn't care for!!! read more

Greetings Yelpers, Had an urge for German Cuisine so here we went. Arrived around 5PM and we were seated quickly. There was a. Acoustic band playing and the sound level was acceptable and appreciated. The dining room started to fill yet the noise level again was pleasing. There is bar seating and you can dine there as well. We chose table seating and were escorted to a comfortable booth. Stephanie our server was on point, pleasant and professional. Food was on point and beer is plentiful. Food, service, and ambiance all ++++ Come on down and say hi to Stephanie and Denise who are on point. read more

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Very Disappointed ... Spent New Years Eve there. 7:30 seating . A very busy nite . Our Dinner arrived 90 minutes later . ( Trying to be polite ) It's was disgusting , No one's food came out all together . Never ate German food but it was tasteless , and it was sent back . I did not eat dinner ! read more

My first time in this place ! I love the atmosphere and the decorations and the band playing but the one waitress I had gotten had an I don't care attitude ! I had ordered the potato pancakes which was too thick ! Next was the jagersnitzel ! I had to wait 35 min for my food too that the other waitress said u want that fried or sautéed ? Which was right thing to say and I mentioned to my waitresses that and shrugged her shoulders and didn't care and walked away ! Then should change the menu either fried or sautéed ! I hardly ate anything was a waste of money ! I won't go back again! I was disappointed ! Didn't get what I was in the mood for ! read more

Great place. It surpassed my expectations. Live music was a bonus. I'll say best German food on Long Island. Been to Northport, Franklin Square, Stonybrook and Village Lantern of Lindenhurst beats them all. Zum Stammitsch of Queens is still the GOAT but Village Lantern is best of Long Island Check out my pics read more

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Very Fun Atmosphere! German music with the accordion player brought me back to being in Munich! Love the sauerbaten!

Met an old friend there a few nights ago; I had a burger, he had the sauerbraten and we each hoisted a few pints. It was a great time; we'll be back when I get back to town...next time we'll hopefully come on polka night. My buddy wants to sing "Roadhouse Blues" with accordion backing. (He's a little different.) Love the Lanterne! read more

10/10 for everything. My family has come here on multiple occasions: birthdays, anniversaries, etc. If you're looking for an authentic German experience, look no further. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with German art, artifacts, paintings, etc. The waitresses dress in traditional German clothes. The service is fair-paced and all staff were very kind. We requested candles in a slice of cake for my dad's birthday, they did great. The food!!! Everyone leaves satisfied and with leftovers. My dad is German and claims this is the best German restaurant on Long Island. read more