The best restaurants in Fayetteville
97 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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CARNITAS LOS CUATRO HERMANOS
RestaurantsCozy restaurant dishing up Mexican dishes including carnitas and burritos, plus smoked chicken.
CARNITAS LOS CUATRO HERMANOS
RestaurantsTaqueria SalvyMex
RestaurantsMexican restaurant dishing up dishes such as pupusas and tacos amid a laid-back atmosphere.
Taqueria SalvyMex
RestaurantsLa Media Luna
RestaurantsUpscale, family-owned eatery offering traditional Mexican cuisine, cocktails and beer, plus patio seating.
La Media Luna
RestaurantsBuffalo BBQ
RestaurantsSpringdale’s hometown spot, Buffalo BBQ smokes brisket, ribs, pulled pork, wings, and chicken low and slow, then lets you dress it up with…
Buffalo BBQ
RestaurantsWagon Wheel Country Cafe
RestaurantsWhen that midweek “I need real food” feeling hits, Wagon Wheel Country Cafe delivers the good stuff like country fried steak, farm-raised…
Wagon Wheel Country Cafe
RestaurantsCalle Latin Cuisine
RestaurantsCalle Latin Cuisine serves Latin American classics with a modern twist that makes weekday lunches feel like mini vacations. Check it out…
Calle Latin Cuisine
RestaurantsMJ Pizzeria SPRINGDALE
RestaurantsMJ Pizzeria Springdale turns out wood-fired pies with craveable toppings like house-cured Italian sausage, Arkansas bacon, and fior di…
MJ Pizzeria SPRINGDALE
RestaurantsThai Spice
RestaurantsFrom family recipes and cooks who’ve been at it their whole lives, Thai Spice turns out authentic, comforting Thai staples that actually…
Thai Spice
RestaurantsMeiji Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsWhether you're craving pristine nigiri or playful rolls that still respect tradition, Meiji Japanese Cuisine delivers innovative,…
Meiji Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsThe Odd Soul
RestaurantsIn the mood for a chill night that still feels like a treat? The Odd Soul slings thin-crust and deep-dish pies made with fresh ingredients,…
The Odd Soul
RestaurantsGusano's Chicago Style Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual pizza joint with a sports-bar vibe dishing up Chicago-style pies plus weekday lunch specials.
Gusano's Chicago Style Pizzeria
RestaurantsThai Basil Express
RestaurantsThai spot dispensing curries, noodles and rice dishes, plus sushi rolls.
Thai Basil Express
RestaurantsMenya Kitakara
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering ramen, rice and curry dishes in a clean, modern space.
Menya Kitakara
RestaurantsGaskins on Emma
RestaurantsCozy restaurant featuring comfort food such as baked potatoes, ribeye, and shrimp and grits.
Gaskins on Emma
RestaurantsKin Zabb Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsThai curries, noodles, and fried rice share the menu with sushi at this laid-back eatery.
Kin Zabb Thai and Sushi
RestaurantsCheers at the OPO
RestaurantsEasygoing kitchen offering Southern comfort food & grilled steaks in a long-standing locale.
Cheers at the OPO
RestaurantsBlu Fin Sushi & Bar
RestaurantsA menu featuring an array of classic Japanese & Asian fare, specializing in sushi in a modern space.
Blu Fin Sushi & Bar
RestaurantsBites & Bowls
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, including salads, smoothies, and vegan options.
Bites & Bowls
RestaurantsPrelude Breakfast Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed, colorful stop for a range of breakfast dishes plus lunch fare & caffeinated beverages.
Prelude Breakfast Bar
RestaurantsRolando's Restaurante
RestaurantsVibrant eatery offering imaginative dishes that blend the culinary traditions of Mexico, Central and South America.
Rolando's Restaurante
RestaurantsThe All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater
RestaurantsSports bar/chophouse chain serving prime cuts & seafood in an upmarket space with huge TVs.
The All American Steakhouse & Sports Theater
RestaurantsGuido's Pizza - Springdale
RestaurantsPizza joint serving 8-, 10-, 13-, and 15-inch pies, plus sandwiches, spaghetti, and salads.
Guido's Pizza - Springdale
RestaurantsTokyo House Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsCasual Japanese eatery offering sushi, ramen, teppanyaki, and bento boxes, plus beer and wine.
Tokyo House Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsFayetteville Taco & Tamale Co.
RestaurantsTex-Mex tacos and tamales are served in an airy space with a bar and a fire pit.
Fayetteville Taco & Tamale Co.
RestaurantsHomeGrown Springdale
RestaurantsBreakfast spot for pancakes, eggs, french toast and cocktails.
HomeGrown Springdale
RestaurantsThe Big Biscuit
RestaurantsCasual, modern spot for breakfast staples like biscuits and gravy and pancakes, plus lunch options.
The Big Biscuit
RestaurantsHail Fellow Well Met
RestaurantsElegant, relaxed, and welcoming eatery for breakfast and brunch, plus salads, sandwiches, burgers and chicken dishes, plus wines and…
Hail Fellow Well Met
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsHugo's
RestaurantsBasement den with a funky vibe supplying burgers & casual American eats with a big beer selection.
Hugo's
RestaurantsPizzeria Ruby
RestaurantsFamily-friendly pizzeria serving pies on-tap beer and wine, along with Italian standards such as calzones and fried chicken.
Pizzeria Ruby
RestaurantsPlomo Quesadillas: Dickson St
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving quesadillas and other Mexican fare in a cool atmosphere.
Plomo Quesadillas: Dickson St
RestaurantsMarley's Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsRoomy hangout featuring a long bar with beer on tap & a patio for Chicago-style pizzas & sandwiches.
Marley's Pizzeria & Bar
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsGeraldi's
RestaurantsCasual Italian joint serving hot subs, pasta & classic pizzas, plus wine & craft beers on tap.
Geraldi's
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Fayetteville
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom Fayetteville
RestaurantsPatrick's Burgers
RestaurantsCasual restaurant, burger joint and fast-food eatery serving fried pies and milkshakes.
Patrick's Burgers
RestaurantsShogun Steakhouse of Japan
RestaurantsSpacious, upscale spot turning out hibachi grilled fare & sushi rolls, plus fruity house cocktails.
Shogun Steakhouse of Japan
RestaurantsThe Collective
RestaurantsSpeakeasy-style cafe with happy hours, small plates, and cocktails, plus fish bowls.
The Collective
RestaurantsWicked Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsPizza eatery offering a variety of crusts for classic pies, plus breadsticks and beer.
Wicked Wood Fired Pizza
RestaurantsTriuno Restaurant and Taqueria
RestaurantsTacos, burritos, and other classic Mexican dishes served in a casual setting with a kids' menu.
Triuno Restaurant and Taqueria
RestaurantsFeed and Folly
RestaurantsSharing plates, salads & mains dished up in trendy spot with a rooftop bar & a beer list.
Feed and Folly
RestaurantsBig Box Karaoke
RestaurantsKaraoke bar and restaurant with private rooms featuring food, craft beer, and cocktails.
Big Box Karaoke
RestaurantsWhole Hog Cafe
RestaurantsOutpost of a local BBQ chain dishing out ribs, brisket & other standards in a laid-back atmosphere.
Whole Hog Cafe
RestaurantsPenguin Ed's Barbeque
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery serving BBQ staples, including smoked meat dishes, plus sides and pies.
Penguin Ed's Barbeque
RestaurantsUS Pizza of Springdale
RestaurantsLong-running pizzeria chain serving classic & creative pies, plus sandwiches, beer & wine.
US Pizza of Springdale
RestaurantsSabor D.F. Torteria
RestaurantsCasual Mexican restaurant serving tacos and other comfort food in a setting that's good for kids.
Sabor D.F. Torteria
RestaurantsFlying Burrito Co
RestaurantsLocal chain serving build-your-own Mexican fare, including tacos, burritos, nachos & rice bowls.
Flying Burrito Co
RestaurantsHawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsCasual eatery with a drive through serving up Hawaiian comfort plates and desserts including Dole Whip.
Hawaiian Bros Island Grill
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsRed Door Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCasual spot with burgers, mac 'n' cheese and wings on the menu, plus a grassy outdoor area.
Red Door Bar & Grill
RestaurantsMockingbird Kitchen
RestaurantsCozy, casual restaurant presenting contemporary takes on American comfort classics.
Mockingbird Kitchen
RestaurantsSassy's Barbecue and Grille
RestaurantsLaid-back Southern-style BBQ joint for meats, sides & homemade sauces, plus sports on TV & beer.
Sassy's Barbecue and Grille
RestaurantsSteak 'n Shake
RestaurantsChain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
Steak 'n Shake
RestaurantsElla's Table
RestaurantsAmerican nouveau cuisine & a robust wine list offered inside the historic Inn at Carnall Hall.
Ella's Table
RestaurantsMarketPlace Grill
RestaurantsCasual, family-friendly chain outpost serving a wide-ranging American menu with Southern flair.
MarketPlace Grill
RestaurantsLeverett Lounge
RestaurantsRelaxed dining room serving cocktails and eclectic dishes that use seasonal ingredients in warm digs.
Leverett Lounge
RestaurantsSpring Street Grill & Catering
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving breakfast, sandwiches, and homemade pies in a kid-friendly setting.
Spring Street Grill & Catering
RestaurantsSusan's Restaurant
RestaurantsLongtime mom-&-pop joint supplying Southern-style classics for breakfast & lunch in old-school digs.
Susan's Restaurant
RestaurantsTim's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual, 70s-80s-style pizza parlor serving salads and subs in a down-to-earth setting, along with beer and wine.
Tim's Pizza
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsSassy's Red House
RestaurantsRibs, brisket, pulled pork & more dished up at this casual BBQ joint with a lively, sports-bar vibe.
Sassy's Red House
RestaurantsThe Toasted Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsChef-inspired breakfast dishes and specialty cocktails are the focus at this easygoing cafe.
The Toasted Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsPenguin Ed's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsLong-running local chain serving serving hickory-smoked BBQ, beer & vegetarian options.
Penguin Ed's Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsThe Farmer's Table Cafe
RestaurantsSeasonal, locally-sourced breakfast & lunch plates served in homey, country-style dining rooms.
The Farmer's Table Cafe
RestaurantsAtlas The Restaurant
RestaurantsOysters, steak & other elevated seasonal fare, plus a robust wine list, in sophisticated surrounds.
Atlas The Restaurant
RestaurantsKJ Sushi & Korean BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, modestly appointed eatery turning out Korean BBQ fare plus sushi & bento boxes.
KJ Sushi & Korean BBQ
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsBocca Italian eatery & pizzeria
RestaurantsStylish Italian spot with an open kitchen serving wood-fired pizza & housemade pasta with full bar.
Bocca Italian eatery & pizzeria
RestaurantsHomie Thai Food and Grill
RestaurantsCasual Thai spot for homestyle dishes such as pad thai and spring rolls, plus vegetarian options.
Homie Thai Food and Grill
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsThis game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom
RestaurantsWood-fired pizzas served in informal, clean surroundings, plus a tap wall for beer and wine.
Smokin' Oak Wood-Fired Pizza and Taproom
RestaurantsRein Sushi and Hibachi
RestaurantsTrendy sushi bar with a patio, featuring steaks and noodles, plus hibachi meals cooked at the table.
Rein Sushi and Hibachi
RestaurantsTheo's
RestaurantsUpscale New American plates served in a clubby atmosphere, plus a cocktail lounge & outdoor patio.
Theo's
RestaurantsMama Z's Cafe
RestaurantsItalian comfort food such as spaghetti and meatballs served in a relaxed space.
Mama Z's Cafe
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsSmitty's Garage Burgers & Beer
RestaurantsChain restaurant and bar serving burgers on beef, bison or turkey patties with beers, cocktails and wine.
Smitty's Garage Burgers & Beer
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsNoodles Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsHomey, relaxed eatery with a patio offering classic Italian dishes, including pizza & pasta.
Noodles Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsRolling Pin Café
RestaurantsLong-running, old-school eatery serving homestyle breakfast, sandwiches & American mains.
Rolling Pin Café
RestaurantsSmoke 'N' Willie
RestaurantsFood truck dispensing brisket and other BBQ staples such as ribs and chicken. Friendly staff. Outdoor seats.
Smoke 'N' Willie
RestaurantsThe Buttered Biscuit
RestaurantsCasual choice serving breakfast and lunch favorites, including eggs Benedict and giant biscuits, plus mimosas.
The Buttered Biscuit
RestaurantsCity Park Fayetteville
RestaurantsSpacious, family- and pet-friendly establishment known for burgers, tacos and beer in casual surrounds.
City Park Fayetteville
RestaurantsGusano's Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria serving Chicago-style pies sandwiches and salads.
Gusano's Pizza
RestaurantsWestside Burger & Grill
RestaurantsBurger joint offering cheeseburgers and fries along with fried snacks, milkshakes and pies.
Westside Burger & Grill
RestaurantsWhataburger
RestaurantsCirca-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.
Whataburger
RestaurantsTyPHOon Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
RestaurantsCozy café offering casual bowls, sandwiches and noodle soups, plus a kids' menu and friendly service.
TyPHOon Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
RestaurantsCJs Butcher Boy Burgers
RestaurantsThin, juicy burgers and other classic fast-food eats are served at this casual establishment.
CJs Butcher Boy Burgers
RestaurantsPlomo Quesadillas | MLK Jr Boulevard
RestaurantsAiry, modern counter-service restaurant offering Mexican snacks with unique global flavors.
Plomo Quesadillas | MLK Jr Boulevard
RestaurantsSouthern Food Company
RestaurantsSouthern & Tex-Mex eats & sandwiches are served all day at this relaxed, counter-serve restaurant.
Southern Food Company
RestaurantsKobe Hibachi Grill & Sushi
RestaurantsUpbeat restaurant offering Japanese seafood classics plus grilled fare prepared by chefs tableside.
Kobe Hibachi Grill & Sushi
RestaurantsFeltner Brothers
RestaurantsCounter-serve American eatery dishing up burgers, hot dogs, fried chicken & comfort sides.
Feltner Brothers
RestaurantsLucky Luke's BBQ
RestaurantsLaid-back BBQ joint serving hickory-smoked meats & award-winning wings, plus local & craft beers.
Lucky Luke's BBQ
RestaurantsIHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsBauhaus Biergarten
RestaurantsRelaxed spot dishing out sausages and pretzels alongside German beers and wines.
Bauhaus Biergarten
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