Arkansas
Little Rock boasts a genuinely innovative dining scene, and even then, the Root is where local diners look for boundary breakers. The menu is exhaustively…
Must-see restaurants in Arkansas
Arkansas
This wonderful spot is a gastronomic pet project of The Oxford American, the South's seminal quarterly literary magazine. It embraces the foodways of the…
Ozark Mountains
This little cafe has a small menu, but what a menu: chicken, walnut and cranberry salad, prosciutto sandwiches and fresh quiche. This is bright, breezy…
Ozark Mountains
The Stone House has all the ingredients for a pretty perfect evening: lots of wine; a menu that focuses on cheese, bread, olives, honey and charcuterie;…
Fayetteville
Tucked into a shopping center, the seasonal, New American cuisine is the name of the game at this excellent little gem, our preferred spot for a nice meal…
Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co
Arkansas
Look, when we got to Little Rock we weren't expecting blow-me-away Chinese food either, but then Three Fold comes along with its braised-chicken-noodle…
Ozark Mountains
This carnivore's cavern serves up some amazing tail-to-snout fare, including a sinful chicken and waffles, duck confit served over cracklin' cornbread,…
Arkansas
This upscale little grocery counter slings some very fine sandwiches; the menu changes, but expect deli favorites with deliciously fresh meat and cheeses,…
Jasper
This playful little restaurant is a great stopover for home-cooked meals of the burger and pasta variety, the sort of substantial cuisine that refuels you…
Ozark Mountains
Up-country Arkansas cuisine and the ingredients it is derived from are the obsession of Chef Matthew McClure; The Hive is his vehicle for contemporary…
Fayetteville
Hammontree is one of the best lunch options going in Fayetteville, although let's be fair, you can have a delicious spin on a grilled cheese any time of…
Arkansas
A Hot Springs classic, with turquoise booths and homey touches like quilts and doilies on the walls, this is almost like your grandma's kitchen. Except…
Arkansas
An Ecuadoran is behind the concept of this nuevo latino joint, where customers enjoy a colorful dining space and solid mains like shrimp sauteed in a lime…
Fayetteville
'Locally sourced' has become such a buzz term that it's beginning to lose meaning, but The Farmer's Table is true to the concept; what comes to your table…
Arkansas
Sometimes you need a burger, and not just a burger but the sort of meat between two buttered buns that leaves you in a state of post-carnivore bliss…
Arkansas
The River Market boasts 15 permanent food vendors that offer great eating variety in the heart of downtown. Trawl the stalls for some good-value breakfast…
Arkansas
Kelly's is a down-home diner of the Southern variety, where they specialize in a couple of dishes you have to order before leaving town. In this case, it…
Ozark Mountains
The barbecue pizza here marries Tommy's stated specialties indulgently. The affable owner, a former rocker from Memphis, plays great music, has a fun vibe…
Fayetteville
The food and decor of this place matches its namesake. You'll be seated in a modernist diner, where you can pick small plates that could range from…
Arkansas
This big, buzzing restaurant is a locals' favorite for huge platters of barbecue. Chopped beef and pork comes nicely smoked, or you can opt for fried…
Jasper
This airy, friendly cafe is a great spot for biscuits, jellies, brisket sandwiches, skillet potatoes, excellent coffee, homemade pizzas, country-store…
Arkansas
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer grand views at Mt Magazine State Park's on-site restaurant, which serves Southern food in hickory wood–accented…
Arkansas
Big windows, stone accents, wooden furniture and a solid menu of American comfort food (burgers, pizzas and the like) are the backbone of the on-site…
Arkansas
Southwest of the center, Bill Clinton's favorite boyhood barbecue is still popular for ribs, slow-cooked beans, chili and tamales. It's on the outskirts…
Ozark Mountains
This country-fried cafe serves up some truly tasty diner food done with flair: think spinach-stuffed pork loin and fresh-grilled rainbow trout caught in…
Ozark Mountains
Glistening pork shoulder, smoky ribs and dripping brisket are the rewards of a meal at Bubba's, which does a regional Ozarks/Arkansas spin on its 'cue.
Arkansas
A beloved local favorite, The Pantry specializes in the cuisine of Germany and the Czech Republic, serving up bratwurst, jaeger schnitzel, Hungarian…
Arkansas
Opened in 1905, the Ohio Club used to host a (literal) murderers' row of gangsters, including Al Capone, Bugsy Segel and Lucky Luciano, plus celebrities…
Arkansas
There are no big surprises on the menu at the Southbound – this is a roll-up-your-sleeves spot for burgers, pizza, and similar pub grub – but the food is…
Fayetteville
The decor and menu of this little Thai restaurant may not surprise you if you've eaten Thai food before, but the quality and the execution of the dishes…
Ozark Mountains
This standby serves up American-style eats – plate lunches and dinners that are of the meat-and-three variety. The food is just alright, but it's right on…
Arkansas
A cheap and cheerful kebab spot is a joy wherever you are, and this is a fine example. The lamb is nicely seasoned, dips like hummus and baba ganoush are…
Ozark Mountains
Wood-fired pizzas with toppings ranging from shaved prime rib to sunflower seeds, caprese salads, buffalo wings, burgers, salads and sandwiches round out…
Ozark Mountains
You'll find simple, tasty options like gourmet sandwiches, wraps and main-sized salads. The brilliant coffees and breakfasts cultivate a devoted local…
