"Open for: Happy hour, dinner, weekend brunchPrice range: $$$$In 2024, a year filled with too many restaurant closures to count, Artis was a bright spot. This buzzy, glam Lakewood bistro is helmed by chef-owner Andrew Mansour, who has a knack for weaving globetrotting flavors into a cohesive experience. Plates run from small to big, with flavorful gems like kimchi fried rice, hummus topped with Moroccan-spiced lamb, lobster bisque soup dumplings, and grilled Korean-style short ribs with ssam sauce. Crafty cocktails, great desserts, and a popular weekend brunch further boost this bistro’s rep.Must-try dish: With so much going on, it’s easy to miss that Artis is secretly an amazing steakhouse, with half a dozen chops expertly grilled, sliced, and presented for sharing." - Douglas Trattner
