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Rock Hill, SC Restaurants

FLAVOR FOUND ITS FIRE

At The Lantern, dining is theater and tradition in equal measure. From open-fire cooking to Southern spirits and small plates, every flavor is composed with care, celebrating Rock Hill’s roots through the artistry of reinvention like no other Rock Hill, SC, restaurant.

ABOVE AND BELOW
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A LIVELY TABLE

A LIVELY TABLE

By day, the dining room hums with the warmth of Southern brightness. Under the direction of Joseph Wolfson, the menu brings Carolina flavors into focus with seasonal ingredients, fire-kissed preparations, and local hospitality served fresh.

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BEYOND THE SURFACE

BEYOND THE SURFACE

By night, descend behind closed doors into a velvet-lit hideaway designed for discovery. This guests-and-members-only speakeasy invites you to linger over small-batch spirits, curated bites, and some late-night indulgence.

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CRAFTED UNDER
A SOUTHERN SKY

Led by James Beard–recognized chef Jim Noble, our kitchen celebrates Southern heritage with global polish. Every plate is a conversation between place and season—an ode to fire, flavor, and the quiet poetry of craft.