We felt racially profiled. We walked in at 3:30 on Saturday with 11+ tables opened. We were asked if we had a reservation. We didn't... when asked how long the wait would be, the hostess stated that we couldn't wait because all the reservations were taken. We went on OpenTable and every time slot was open in 15 minute increments. So we booked the reservation. Went back inside and said we have a reservation now. The hostess said she would have to check with the manager first. She came back and said the manager said it was ok only because someone else canceled and we were seated. But we could hear him rudely say fine... let them in. She only said that someone cancled to not look stupid. Not even 5 minutes later another group of 5 ppl walked in and they were seated without issue. I happened to be by the bar and asked one of the guys that just came in if they had a reservation and they said no. So what am I missing? At the end of our meal we tipped our waitress over 20% because we respect the food industry and she was really sweet. We explained to her what happened earlier, she stated that it's a common issue and that the hostesses are being directed by the manager to control atmosphere. 🤔 What am I missing? I am a business owner and I understand the impact reviews can leave, but what else am I suppose to think is going on? If they would of said hey we have 15-30 min wait ok I understand. But we weren't allowed to wait, reservation only. We were a party of 4, neatly dressed but a party of 5 with no reservation walks in with zero problem? We never raised our voice ,were polite and respectful. My husband is a Marine and he does not deserve to feel profiled. If your curious we are Latino but it shouldn't matter. The 7 tables or so that were seated were all white. I lived in lakewood for 7 years and never had an encounter like this. It's been bothering me all week which is why I waited til now to say something.