An evening worth making time for. Lantern brings French and Vietnamese flavors together in a warm, intimate setting on Main Street.
A first look at the menu.
The full menu-
Pan-Seared Lemongrass Chicken
Gà áp chảo sả
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Hanoi Imperial Crispy Spring Rolls
Nem Hà Nội
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Duck Breast with Orange & Five-Spice Sauce
Ức vịt áp chảo sốt cam ngũ vị
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Lantern Bánh Mì Tacos
Taco Bánh Mì
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Sea Bass with White Wine Butter Sauce
Cá vược áp chảo sốt bơ trắng
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Boneless Garlic Butter Chicken Wings
Cánh Gà Rút Xương Bơ Tỏi
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Braised Beef Short Ribs in Red Wine
Sườn bò hầm vang đỏ
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Three-Region Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls
Gỏi Cuốn Ba Miền
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Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce
Thăn bò áp chảo sốt vang đỏ
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Lantern Los Altos Signature Beef Salad
Gỏi Bò Lantern Los Altos
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Coconut-Braised Chicken with Mushrooms
Gà hầm nước dừa với nấm, dùng kèm cơm gạo lứt
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Green Papaya Salad with Vietnamese Beef Jerky
Gỏi Đu Đủ Bò Khô
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Vietnamese-Style Seasonal Vegetables
Rau củ nướng California kiểu Việt Nam
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Vietnamese Grilled Vermicelli Bowl
Bún Thịt Nướng & Tôm Nướng
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Grilled Beef & Mushroom Rolls
Bò cuộn nấm nướng
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Imperial Ginger-Steamed Chicken Pho
Phở Gà Cung Đình
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Fresh Coconut Beef Fondue
Bò nhúng nước dừa tươi, trái cây và sốt đặc biệt Lantern
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Premium Wagyu Beef Pho
Phở Bò Wagyu
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Vietnamese Grilled Beef in Betel Leaves
Bò nướng lá lốt
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Grilled Beef with Signature Liver Pâté Sauce
Bò nướng chảo sốt gan
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Lantern Signature Beef Salad
Gỏi bò đặc biệt Lantern
A table for two.
Or a few more.
Date night, dinner with friends, or a celebration on Main Street. Share a few plates and settle into an evening of French and Vietnamese cooking.
Reserve a table
French technique. Vietnamese flavor.
Our kitchen brings together the richness of French cooking and the freshness of Vietnamese ingredients. Fresh herbs, citrus, chili, and slow-built sauces give each plate its own balance. Explore the menu to see what we’re cooking.
- AppetizersSpring rolls, bánh mì tacos, garlic butter wings
- SaladsSignature beef salad, green papaya with beef jerky
- Main coursesGrilled vermicelli bowls, chicken phở, Wagyu beef phở
Centered in the heart of Los Altos.
Your evening starts on Main Street. Join us at 270 Main Street in downtown Los Altos. Step inside for French and Vietnamese dining, with a warm welcome and a table to make your own.
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270 Main Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
About Us
For more than 20 years, we’ve been running restaurants and welcoming people to our tables. What we love most is seeing people enjoy a meal together and knowing we’ve helped make their time special.
Los Altos holds a special place in our hearts. This community feels like home, and that connection inspired Lantern. We wanted to create a place where neighbors, friends, families, and visitors could gather and feel cared for.
Our chefs come from Vietnam, bringing the flavors and cooking traditions they know and love. Vietnamese food is at the heart of our menu, with French techniques woven into selected dishes. If you’ve spent time in Vietnam, we hope a familiar taste brings back a happy memory. If these flavors are new to you, we look forward to sharing them.
For us, hospitality means paying attention to the small things. A warm greeting. A thoughtful recommendation. Taking the time to understand what you enjoy. We want you to feel comfortable from the moment you arrive, with attentive service that gives you space to settle in and enjoy your meal.
We know your time together matters. You might be celebrating a birthday, catching up with an old friend, or simply enjoying dinner with someone you love. Whatever brings you to Lantern, we want to help make it a moment you’ll remember fondly.
We look forward to welcoming you to our table.
Reserve a table.
We open on Main Street in November 2026. Send a request and we'll confirm by email as soon as the first tables are released.
Planning a group dinner?
Thank you.
Your request is in. We'll confirm by email as soon as tables are released.