Lantern House Kitchen & Bar

Came in on a weeknight for dinner and they weren’t very busy, bust service was very good. They have a nice selection of Vietnamese fare, from banh mi to pho to wok’d entrées. They also have a very nice cocktail menu, the guava margarita is really good! Their wings were how we started and the fish sauce is a great flavor to choose. Nice tang to them and they tasted even better when tried with the onions and peppers that were on the plate. Their golden fried rice with grilled chicken was really nice! I enjoyed both the rice chicken, separately. The shaken beef was made with a very nice tenderloin and was also loaded with great flavor and served on a sizzling platter. We all enjoyed the food and service. I would definitely return when in the area again.

Lantern House & Bar is such a charming addition to Reston! The décor is beautiful—warm, modern, and inviting—making it the perfect date spot. It strikes that nice balance of feeling a little fancy but still totally comfortable. The restaurant isn’t huge, but there is enough space for small parties, so it works well for intimate gatherings too. Their drinks are super cute and genuinely delicious. As for the food, the Mussels Royale is an absolute must if you’re a mussel lover—the sauce is seriously to die for. The bread is crunchy (almost too crunchy), so I personally wouldn’t mind it being a bit softer, but the flavor combination still hits. The summer rolls are fresh and tasty, and overall, the menu leans toward Vietnamese fusion. It’s not 100% traditional, but the flavors are enjoyable,

Love the atmosphere, food, and vibe. I stopped in before headed to the airport for a quick bite. So the place was quite empty at the 3 o'clock hour. I had the Viet coffee, pork buns, and fresh vegetable rolls. It wasn't just beautifully served but absolutely delicious.

This is such a comfort place. The food is fresh, and everything tasted great. The broth could be a little hotter, but I am more than satisfied with the customer service, the atmosphere, and how the food made me feel. I was also impressed that the cost was lower than other pho places, and I even got a cocktail here. I will definitely be back!

Fantastic food and affordable. Owners should be round of what they have done. Only one year old. Thee deserve their high ratings. This was our first trip. And we will come back again. Their mango salad is one of the best: Sweet, sour, spicy and crunchy. It is a sizable salad we had it with our main course too.