The best restaurants in Jonesboro
42 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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501 Steakhouse
RestaurantsWhen you want something nicer without the fuss, 501 Steakhouse delivers award-winning steaks, seafood and pasta, a romantic yet relaxed…
501 Steakhouse
RestaurantsChef's In Downtown Cafe
RestaurantsChef's In Downtown Cafe is your no-fuss fix for an all-you-care-to-eat Southern lunch buffet that tastes like Sunday at Nana’s. Pile on…
Chef's In Downtown Cafe
RestaurantsAbe's Place
RestaurantsCraving a night that feels special without leaving town, hit Abe's Place for upscale plates, a curated wine list, and legit handcrafted…
Abe's Place
RestaurantsJ & N Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsFrom stacked sandwiches to saucy nachos and loaded baked potatoes, J & N Bar-B-Que brings that no-frills, stick-to-your-ribs comfort…
J & N Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsJJ Wings
RestaurantsJJ Wings is the spot for mix-and-match comfort grub, from wing combos and fried rice or lo mein plates to Cajun seafood boils packed with…
JJ Wings
RestaurantsBamboo Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsBamboo Japanese Cuisine focuses on healthy, fresh, natural Japanese dishes made with high-quality seafood, fruits, and veggies. Expect…
Bamboo Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsThe Social
RestaurantsWhen your crew needs easy fun that doesn’t feel like planning, The Social nails it with bowling alongside a legit full-service restaurant…
The Social
RestaurantsPapitos
RestaurantsWhether you’re after sizzling fajitas, queso that requires restraint, or a burrito gigante that laughs at portion control, Papitos Mexican…
Papitos
RestaurantsViet Kitchen
RestaurantsThis week, let Viet Kitchen handle dinner with a 12-hour bone broth pho that tastes like a hug, plus standouts like Bun Cha Hanoi and Com…
Viet Kitchen
RestaurantsMamasang Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsFrom crisp California and Shrimp Tempura to the Titanic Deep-Fried Roll, Mamasang Sushi & Grill nails the sushi cravings, then backs it up…
Mamasang Sushi & Grill
RestaurantsUpper Crust Pizza Company
RestaurantsWhether you're loyal to their super crispy thin crust or just want a no-grease pie that still hits, Upper Crust Pizza Company bakes gourmet…
Upper Crust Pizza Company
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsCheckers
RestaurantsChain eatery serving fast-food classics like burgers, hot dogs, french fries & shakes.
Checkers
RestaurantsFrank’s Hot Chicken
RestaurantsWhether your week needs a little kick or full-on fire, Frank’s Hot Chicken is serving Nashville-style heat with crispy tenders, saucy…
Frank’s Hot Chicken
RestaurantsChin Chin Express
RestaurantsCraving something tasty and not another sad sandwich? Chin Chin Express delivers with Chinese staples, hibachi entrees, and fresh-made…
Chin Chin Express
RestaurantsThe Southern Chef # 1
RestaurantsWhether your morning calls for biscuits and gravy with eggs, hash browns, and bacon, or a toasted breakfast burrito stuffed with sausage…
The Southern Chef # 1
RestaurantsEl Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsEl Acapulco Mexican Restaurant is that easy, no-fuss spot for quesadillas, nachos, and other Mexican classics in a casual, family-friendly…
El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsPizza Chef
RestaurantsPizza Chef has been a Jonesboro standby for 25-plus years, churning out from-scratch pies with house-made sauce, dough, bread and…
Pizza Chef
RestaurantsSteak 'n Shake
RestaurantsChain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
Steak 'n Shake
RestaurantsHoodRolls
RestaurantsHoodRolls is a fresh deli and eggroll shop from Cash and Christopher Jones that keeps it simple on the outside and inventive on the inside,…
HoodRolls
RestaurantsLas Brisas Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLas Brisas Mexican Grill keeps it classic and delicious with street-style tacos, bright salsas, and fresh, flavor-packed plates that…
Las Brisas Mexican Grill
RestaurantsLemonade House Grille
RestaurantsCraving a midweek pick-me-up? Lemonade House Grille shakes up freshly squeezed lemonades in a bunch of fun flavors, plus stacks of gourmet…
Lemonade House Grille
RestaurantsFazoli's
RestaurantsFast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Fazoli's
RestaurantsLebowski’s Brewing Co.
RestaurantsLebowski’s Brewing Co. brings modern brewhouse energy to Jonesboro with house-brewed beers, a gastro-pub food lineup that actually hits,…
Lebowski’s Brewing Co.
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsHiro Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsWhen you want dinner to feel a little extra without leaving town, Hiro Japanese Cuisine nails it with tight, fresh sushi rolls and the…
Hiro Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsSlim Chickens
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides & desserts served in jars.
Slim Chickens
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsHong Kong
RestaurantsWhen the week gets hectic, Hong Kong has your back with tasty, no-fuss Chinese classics that hit the spot, from lo mein and fried rice to…
Hong Kong
RestaurantsThe Southern Chef # 2
RestaurantsWhether you need a no-nonsense start or a weekend-level plate on a Tuesday, The Southern Chef # 2 nails it with heaping Breakfast Platters,…
The Southern Chef # 2
RestaurantsPastaria Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsCraving honest-to-goodness Italian comfort? Pastaria Italian Kitchen turns out classic pasta dishes, handcrafted pizzas, fresh salads, and…
Pastaria Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsNative Brew Works
RestaurantsBrunch, tacos, and craft brews that actually hit, Native Brew Works is pure Jonesboro comfort. Tackle a taco flight or the brunch burger,…
Native Brew Works
RestaurantsBlue Ember Smokehouse
RestaurantsCounter-serve eatery specializing in handcrafted barbecue, brisket, ribs and pulled pork sandwiches.
Blue Ember Smokehouse
RestaurantsSkinny J's
RestaurantsSkinny J's is the spot for hand-cut, award-winning steaks and juicy burgers that actually hit the spot, from the Skinny Burger to the…
Skinny J's
RestaurantsTops Bar-B-Q & Burgers
RestaurantsWhether it’s a BBQ sandwich, a burger craving, or a plate piled with traditional sides, Tops Bar-B-Q & Burgers nails the smoky, no-fuss…
Tops Bar-B-Q & Burgers
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsSumo Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsCraving dinner with a little showtime? Sumo Japanese Steakhouse pairs sizzling teppanyaki flair with creative sushi rolls and sashimi…
Sumo Japanese Steakhouse
RestaurantsLost Pizza Co.
RestaurantsBorn in the Mississippi Delta, Lost Pizza Co. keeps it fun this week with fresh ingredients, funky vibes, and pies that actually make the…
Lost Pizza Co.
RestaurantsLost Pizza Co. Hilltop
RestaurantsWhen you need a break from your kitchen this week, Lost Pizza Co. Hilltop nails it with signature pies like the Beekeeper drizzled with…
Lost Pizza Co. Hilltop
RestaurantsHibachi Grill Supreme Buffet
RestaurantsCraving a low-stress dinner this week where everyone gets exactly what they want? Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet lines up sushi rolls,…
Hibachi Grill Supreme Buffet
RestaurantsLa Torcia Brick Oven Pizza
RestaurantsNeed an easy dinner this week? La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza has been a family friendly go to since 2004, turning out brick oven pies and a…
La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza
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