Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Lakewood

We had an amazing dining experience at Rioja! The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. We started with the picnic plate as an appetizer, and everything on it was absolutely delicious. Their house-made bread deserves a special mention—it was so good that I wish they sold it on its own. For the main course, I had the black-and-white pasta with seafood. The seafood was exceptional, especially the mussels, which were the best I’ve ever had—tender, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The pasta was equally impressive, tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. My husband ordered the grilled Thai pork chop, which was packed with bold, flavorful seasoning and cooked to perfection. All dishes exceeded our expectations, and we left thoroughly impressed. The service was good overall. Justin’s hospitality truly elevated our evening and left us feeling well taken care of. We definitely would love to come back and try other dishes from their menu.

Great food, outstanding drinks. Paella was amazing! Great service thanks to Zach.

First Visit. Great experience during the Friday Happy Hour. Friendly & Knowledgable staff ( greeter, servers, bar team). The “Don Draper” cocktail is a keeper. We will repeat & ask for the phone booth corner soon!!

The food was excellent. The pinot grigio and the service were outstanding. We went early for a birthday dinner and had a quiet table in the corner. Highly enjoyable. Friendly and welcoming staff throughout.

The dining experience was outstanding. Makayla was our wait person and she really brightened the day. She was very helpful to address allergies and also give us insight into the different dishes. It’s been a while since we’ve been in and I’m so sorry it’s taken this long. My fav was the chicken lettuce wraps, and the many options for non alcohol beverages. .