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Best restaurants in Lakewood?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 52-year-old restaurant manager and The median home value here is around $774,100, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots? TIA! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Samuel M.
I work in retail here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is pretty good. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Elena Mitchell
not my experience at all
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Nevaeh Castillo
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a real estate agent, 43, moved here 8 years ago from Portland. I've lived in The Heights and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The traffic situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- The Heights: Great for couples. surprisingly good vibes, walkable.
- East: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Portland, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $100K-$80K here.

**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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