The best restaurants in Hot Springs

30 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Rolando's Nuevo Latino Restaurante

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Rolando's Nuevo Latino Restaurante is your this-week move in Hot Springs for Central and South American plates like Quesadillas De Chivo…

210 Central Ave

“Rolando's Nuevo Latino Restaurante is your this-week move in Hot Springs for Central and South American plates like Quesadillas De Chivo and the spinach-stuffed Popeye's Burrito with Argentinean sauce. Sip a handcrafted margarita and admire hand-carved murals by chef Rolando Cuzco, then float home happy.”

Via Roma Italian Restaurant

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Craving legit Sicilian comfort without leaving town? Via Roma Italian Restaurant leans into fresh ingredients and time-tested recipes to…

1521 Malvern Ave #6570

“Craving legit Sicilian comfort without leaving town? Via Roma Italian Restaurant leans into fresh ingredients and time-tested recipes to turn out pastas and classics that taste like someone’s nonna is in the kitchen, serving Hot Springs for over 15 years.”

From the Hot Springs newsletter, August 4, 2026

Big Orange | West Little Rock

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Bright & modern joint serving up creative burgers & salads, with handmade shakes & craft beers.

17809 Chenal Pkwy (Little Rock)

“Bright & modern joint serving up creative burgers & salads, with handmade shakes & craft beers.”

Rod's Pizza Cellar

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Veteran joint serving pasta, salads, sandwiches & pizzas, including its signature Godfather pie.

3350 Central Ave #6139

“Veteran joint serving pasta, salads, sandwiches & pizzas, including its signature Godfather pie.”

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Hokkaido Ramen House

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Casual Japanese restaurant serving comfort food and quick bites in the Central City Shopping Center.

3310 Central Ave Q

“Casual Japanese restaurant serving comfort food and quick bites in the Central City Shopping Center.”

The Purple Cow Restaurant

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Festive eatery serving up classic American grub, ice cream & malts amid purple, bovine-themed decor.

1490 Higdon Ferry Rd

“Festive eatery serving up classic American grub, ice cream & malts amid purple, bovine-themed decor.”

VAULT

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Intimate eatery in a circa-1909 bank, offering modern American dishes & private dining in a vault.

723 Central Ave #100 (Hot Springs National Park)

“Intimate eatery in a circa-1909 bank, offering modern American dishes & private dining in a vault.”

Steinhaus Keller

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Open, upbeat eatery featuring traditional German eats & beer, plus outdoor seats & live music.

801 Central Ave #15

“Open, upbeat eatery featuring traditional German eats & beer, plus outdoor seats & live music.”

Ai Sushi & Grill

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Down-to-earth outlet serving Japanese cooked fare alongside sushi rolls & sashimi.

1609 Albert Pike Rd J

“Down-to-earth outlet serving Japanese cooked fare alongside sushi rolls & sashimi.”

The Bourbon Bar at 501 Prime

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Casual eatery serving bourbon, beer, wine and other drinks alongside steaks and burgers.

215 E Grand Ave

“Casual eatery serving bourbon, beer, wine and other drinks alongside steaks and burgers.”

J&S Italian Villa

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Classy Italian eatery & bar offering traditional favorites including pasta, seafood & veal entrees.

4332 Central Ave B

“Classy Italian eatery & bar offering traditional favorites including pasta, seafood & veal entrees.”

Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

1607 Albert Pike Rd Ste A

“Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.”

Hibachi Sushi Buffet | Japanese

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Unpretentious Japanese eatery featuring a sushi buffet & tableside grills, plus sake, beer & wine.

National Park, 4334 Central Ave

“Unpretentious Japanese eatery featuring a sushi buffet & tableside grills, plus sake, beer & wine.”

Sunrise Farm & Garden and Cafe

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Relaxed eatery offering hamburgers, fried-food specialties and ice cream sundaes, along with a farmers' market for fruit, vegetables and…

18806 AR-84 (Bismarck)

“Relaxed eatery offering hamburgers, fried-food specialties and ice cream sundaes, along with a farmers' market for fruit, vegetables and honey.”

Milano's Italian Restaurant

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Pasta, seafood, and other Italian dishes served in a casual setting with a full bar.

17200 Chenal Pkwy #100 (Little Rock)

“Pasta, seafood, and other Italian dishes served in a casual setting with a full bar.”

Blue Ember Smokehouse

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Relaxed cafeteria-style eatery specializing in American barbeque standards such as brisket, ribs, sausage and pulled pork, plus sides and…

1020 Rahling Rd (Little Rock)

“Relaxed cafeteria-style eatery specializing in American barbeque standards such as brisket, ribs, sausage and pulled pork, plus sides and desserts.”

Luna Bella

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Chic kitchen serving Italian meat, seafood & pasta dishes, plus cocktails, in an intimate interior.

104 Grand Isle Way

“Chic kitchen serving Italian meat, seafood & pasta dishes, plus cocktails, in an intimate interior.”

David's Burgers

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Retro, counter-serve chain offering a simple menu of housemade beef burgers & fries, plus ice cream.

3802 Central Ave

“Retro, counter-serve chain offering a simple menu of housemade beef burgers & fries, plus ice cream.”

Ouachita Bar & Grill

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Casual eatery for familiar BBQ grub such as brisket and pulled pork.

915 Central Ave

“Casual eatery for familiar BBQ grub such as brisket and pulled pork.”

Wayback Burgers

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Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

16900 Chenal Pkwy Ste 150 (Little Rock)

“Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.”

ALEXA'S CREPERIE

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Casual venue specializing in sweet and savory crepes.

238 Cornerstone Blvd (Hot Springs National Park)

“Casual venue specializing in sweet and savory crepes.”

Eden

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Relaxed eatery amid a restored bathhouse showcasing locally sourced eats, cocktails, wine, craft beer, and an indoor garden.

341 Central Ave

“Relaxed eatery amid a restored bathhouse showcasing locally sourced eats, cocktails, wine, craft beer, and an indoor garden.”

Local Lime | Little Rock

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Inventive tacos & margaritas made with fresh juices are served at this cool eatery & bar.

17809 Chenal Pkwy (Little Rock)

“Inventive tacos & margaritas made with fresh juices are served at this cool eatery & bar.”

Smokin' in Style BBQ

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Family-run joint serving heaping plates of smoked meats & a selection of housemade sauces.

2278 Albert Pike Rd

“Family-run joint serving heaping plates of smoked meats & a selection of housemade sauces.”

Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Little Rock, AR

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This game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.

16103 Chenal Pkwy Ste 900 (Little Rock)

“This game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.”

The Toasted Yolk Cafe

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Casual cafe serving from-scratch breakfast and lunch classics, plus cocktails.

17406 Chenal Pkwy (Little Rock)

“Casual cafe serving from-scratch breakfast and lunch classics, plus cocktails.”

Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

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A menu featuring classic sushi rolls & steaks in a homey setting with a pagoda-style bar.

3954 Central Ave M

“A menu featuring classic sushi rolls & steaks in a homey setting with a pagoda-style bar.”

Stubby's BBQ

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Smoked meats are served 3 ways (traditional, healthy & sassy) via counter service or drive-thru.

3024 Central Ave

“Smoked meats are served 3 ways (traditional, healthy & sassy) via counter service or drive-thru.”

Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

3954 Central Ave G

“Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.”

Brick House Grill

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Steaks, burgers & sandwiches, plus craft beers on tap, served in a sprawling 19th-century building.

801 Central Ave #24

“Steaks, burgers & sandwiches, plus craft beers on tap, served in a sprawling 19th-century building.”

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