Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval

Lona by Chef Richard Sandoval reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Luke VIP

   San Francisco6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Nice location and ambience; ceviche was great; the carne asada tacos, which were recommended by the waiter were not very good; beef way over-cooked and under-seasoned. We canceled for the next night. My associate ordered chicken enchiladas that were "OK".
   

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   Aixa

   Tampa1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   First time there, We loved everything we had, from the chips and guac, Skinny marg, to even a delicious burger. Service was quick and friendly. We will definitely come back!!
   

   Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Aixa, Thank you for visiting us for the first time! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed everything from the chips and guac to the Skinny Margarita and burger. It's great to know the service was quick and friendly, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience. See you soon!
   

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   Richard

   Orlando13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great yellowtail snapper dish. Guacamole with crispy bacon was excellent too. Very pleasant server.
   

   Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Richard! Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the yellowtail snapper and the guacamole with crispy bacon—two of our favorites! We’re also happy to hear that your server made a positive impact on your experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for more delicious dishes
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Kansas City1 review

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great service but food isn’t that great. Not worth the price.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Tampa1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My waitress was phenomenal. Service was great. Food came out very quickly. Everything just tastes very bland and underseasoned.
   

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   Robert

   Tampa18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent food, drinks and service. This was my third time dining at Lona. The food is outstanding. The flavors and creativity in each dish makes for an amazing dining experience.
   

   Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Robert, Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that your third visit to Lona was just as outstanding as the first. We take great pride in the flavors and creativity of our dishes, and we’re so glad it made for an amazing dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for many more delicious meals!
   

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   Rakini

   Phoenix19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The server was really great. He have good suggestions and made sure we were taken care of. The good was delicious
   

   Lona by Chef Richard SandovalResponded 3 days ago

   Dear Rakini, Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that your server took great care of you and provided helpful suggestions. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the food as well! We hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon.
   

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   Ashley

   Tampa3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful experience will definitely be back. Food, drinks and service was incredible!!
   

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   Laura

   Detroit5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic food & margaritas. The Lump Crab Guacamole & Mercado Margarita was amazing! Great service - our waitress was wonderful and made great recommendations. Would highly recommend!
   

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    Ariana

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Latin music was lively and loud, creating an energetic vibe that made for a fun night out. A big plus was the accommodating staff—some of our party arrived late, and they kindly extended our start time, which we really appreciated. However, I wouldn’t recommend the Top Golf Swing Suite. While the concept is fun, the system kept glitching, and we couldn’t get through a single game without issues. This made it more frustrating than enjoyable. Additionally, we had to ask for instructions rather than the staff proactively showing us how to play, which would have improved the experience. That said, our server, Aldolvo, was knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around, ensuring we had everything we needed. Niko, the manager, was also excellent and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Overall, the atmosphere and service were great, but the Top Golf Swing Suite needs some serious improvements before I’d consider trying it again.
    

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