Lakewood Social: A Family-Friendly Eatery for Tasty Chicken Wings and More in Durham

Not a huge variety of food, so we all ended up ordering chickens tenders and smash burgers. They were AMAZING!!! The tenders are well seasoned. My husband loved his smash burger. The watermelon daiquiri was great and the sangria. We came in as a family of 11 and there was plenty of space for us. The employees were so kind to us. Next time we will try the desserts

I liked the layout and selection of beer and bourbon. I liked my burger and fries. My wife's Korean burger was a bit salty.

Best pork rinds I've had in a while. Fresh and seasoned well. Curry fries are also yum. Will try other menu items soon.

Amazing environment and service is top notch! Did I mention the delicious food? Visited on a trip to Durham and it was a great decision!

How much do I love Lakewood Social? Let me count the ways… 1. Great food at reasonable prices. They have outstanding sandwiches (the breakfast sandwich and grilled cheese are excellent!), solid salads (I desperately miss their Caesar salad, which was perhaps my favorite salad in the Triangle), and tasty starters (love the aioli with their perfectly cooked fries, ricotta is also great!). Don’t sleep on their chicken tenders, either. 2. Excellent drinks (and they change them up!). You can never go wrong with their margaritas, and I love that they always have some sort of tiki-themed cocktail on the menu. They also have great mocktails (especially the pink peppercorn Paloma). They have an excellent selection of wines by the bottle, as well, which you can take home or drink there ($8 corkage, which is truly a steal). 3. Family friendly. I love going here with or without kids. With kids, I sit outside so kids can run around (supervised) and play with the toys generously provided by Lakewood. Without kids, I sit inside near the bar for a still lively but less kid-focused experience. 4. Wonderful staff. From the owner Joel who is always around to each server or bartender, everyone has been super helpful and friendly (to adults and kids!). 5. Plenty of seating and no need for reservations. This is a great spot for a spontaneous group get together! 6. Order at your table or at the bar. I personally love QR code ordering (especially with a group), but for those that don’t, you can easily order with a person at the bar. 7. Gives back to the community! They feature a local nonprofit every month in addition to partnering with local groups on in-restaurant activities. I’ve seen them offer space for gatherings, host fairs, and spotlight artwork from local groups. Always a fan of folks that give back! I’m sure there’s more I’m leaving out, but Lakewood Social is definitely 5 stars in my book.

Lakewood social is a fun place for great food. Very filling and flavorful. I really like the wide range of non alcoholic beers/cocktails. Ordering is a smidge confusing. Sides are not included when you order sandwiches and such so definitely tack those on. I enjoyed the arugula salad which had a very tangy lemon vinaigrette and the Caesar salad wrap which is served on naan which was incredible. The food came out pretty quickly and everyone seemed kind.

Finally a place selling a smashburger that actually gives you a smash burger! Thin, crispy patties with perfect topping, sauce, and bun. We also got the whipped ricotta, which was also fantastic. Drink selection is great. Chicken wings were delicious but I wish they were tossed in the sauces as opposed to just drizzled on. Staff was super quick bringing any orders over. Plenty of seating and good vibes overall. Will absolutely be coming back here.

Delicious food, quick and kind service, solid vibes! Can't wait to come back and try more dishes. Love the non-alcoholic beverage options. Plenty of parking and lots of open space for any size group.