The best restaurants in Little Rock

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

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When dinner indecision hits, The Pantry Restaurant delivers with housemade charcuterie, Jäger schnitzel over spaetzle, and Czech staples…

11401 N Rodney Parham Rd

When dinner indecision hits, The Pantry Restaurant delivers with housemade charcuterie, Jäger schnitzel over spaetzle, and Czech staples like Svickova and the goulash-packed Pantry Pie. For a cozy, satisfying European fix this week, this is the move.

From the Little Rock newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Big Orange | Midtown Little Rock nails the sweet spot with bold burgers, inspired salads, whipped shakes and floats, plus craft beers,…

207 N University Ave #100

Big Orange | Midtown Little Rock nails the sweet spot with bold burgers, inspired salads, whipped shakes and floats, plus craft beers, draft wine, and creative cocktails. Perfect for this week when you want big flavor and zero fuss from a spot that already feels like the neighborhood default.

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Luce Italian Kitchen brings handmade pasta and seasonal plates to West Little Rock, from cacio e pepe and vodka cavatelli to Tuscan Chicken…

Pleasant Ridge Rd Ste 100

Luce Italian Kitchen brings handmade pasta and seasonal plates to West Little Rock, from cacio e pepe and vodka cavatelli to Tuscan Chicken and Butterscotch Budino. Pair it with a crafted cocktail or a pick from the curated wine list and suddenly Tuesday feels like a special occasion.

From the Little Rock newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Skip the same-old and let La Terraza Rum & Lounge feed you right with made-to-order Venezuelan staples like arepas and empanadas, plus…

In the back of the prospect building, 1501 N University Ave

Skip the same-old and let La Terraza Rum & Lounge feed you right with made-to-order Venezuelan staples like arepas and empanadas, plus Spanish favorites and their signature mojitos. Family-run and featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, it's the kind of spot you add to your dinner plans this week.

From the Little Rock newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Italian restaurant for pasta and other Italian staples in a stylish dining space which includes a "hidden" speakeasy bar for cocktails.

5510 Kavanaugh Blvd

Italian restaurant for pasta and other Italian staples in a stylish dining space which includes a "hidden" speakeasy bar for cocktails.

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Easy stop serving American breakfast, brunch & lunch fare in a yellow space with blond-wood tables.

11220 N Rodney Parham Rd #8

Easy stop serving American breakfast, brunch & lunch fare in a yellow space with blond-wood tables.

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

17809 Chenal Pkwy

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

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Relaxed option for all-you-can-eat dining featuring a range of sushi rolls and a hibachi grill.

12110 Chenal Pkwy

Relaxed option for all-you-can-eat dining featuring a range of sushi rolls and a hibachi grill.

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Wingstop

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

11321 W Markham St Ste 2

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

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Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

14800 Cantrell Rd

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

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Bakery/cafe serving European-style croissants, along with brunch dishes and Southern entrees.

14502 Cantrell Rd

Bakery/cafe serving European-style croissants, along with brunch dishes and Southern entrees.

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Family activity center with bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and dining.

2616 S Shackleford Rd

Family activity center with bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and dining.

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Bright & trendy taqueria in a converted gas station, with cocktails & modern takes on Mexican fare.

3501 Old Cantrell Rd

Bright & trendy taqueria in a converted gas station, with cocktails & modern takes on Mexican fare.

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One Eleven

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Sophisticated, French-inspired American plates presented in a traditional, white-tablecloth setting.

111 W Markham St

Sophisticated, French-inspired American plates presented in a traditional, white-tablecloth setting.

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Maddie's Place

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Playful eatery offering New Orleans-style eats such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus a small bar area.

1615 Rebsamen Park Rd

Playful eatery offering New Orleans-style eats such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus a small bar area.

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Upscale spot with creative American fare, chocolate crème brûlée & a balcony with river views.

2300 Cottondale Ln #105

Upscale spot with creative American fare, chocolate crème brûlée & a balcony with river views.

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Sims Bar-B-Que

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Local fixture since 1937 making BBQ sandwiches & combo plates with homemade sides in a basic space.

2415 Broadway St

Local fixture since 1937 making BBQ sandwiches & combo plates with homemade sides in a basic space.

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Fried chicken & drinks served up in an artsy, funky warehouse setting, plus live music most nights.

107 River Market Ave

Fried chicken & drinks served up in an artsy, funky warehouse setting, plus live music most nights.

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Barbecue joint with pit-smoked meats, classic sides and kid-friendly fare, plus a bar.

1311 Rebsamen Park Rd

Barbecue joint with pit-smoked meats, classic sides and kid-friendly fare, plus a bar.

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Cypress Social

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One-of-a-kind dishes with a Southern flair, plus innovative cocktails, served in a romantic setting.

7103 Cock of the Walk Ln (North Little Rock)

One-of-a-kind dishes with a Southern flair, plus innovative cocktails, served in a romantic setting.

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Casual hub serving a variety of pizza, plus sandwiches & wings in an Old West setting.

10923 W Markham St

Casual hub serving a variety of pizza, plus sandwiches & wings in an Old West setting.

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Twin Peaks

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Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

10 Shackleford Dr

Sports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.

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Lively joint serving breakfasts, burgers & other diner classics in casual digs with a vintage vibe.

201 E Markham St

Lively joint serving breakfasts, burgers & other diner classics in casual digs with a vintage vibe.

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Pizza Hut

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

2516 Cantrell Rd E

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

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David's Burgers

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

200 S Bowman Rd

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

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Grilled Argentinean meats, empanadas, sandwiches & salads with full bar in rustic, relaxed digs.

614 President Clinton Ave a

Grilled Argentinean meats, empanadas, sandwiches & salads with full bar in rustic, relaxed digs.

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Table 28

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Elevated, Southern-inspired comfort fare offered at a stylish bistro with a private chef's table.

1501 Merrill Dr

Elevated, Southern-inspired comfort fare offered at a stylish bistro with a private chef's table.

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Japanese stop boasting sushi & other traditional fare, plus a grocery & monthly cooking classes.

10301 N Rodney Parham Rd

Japanese stop boasting sushi & other traditional fare, plus a grocery & monthly cooking classes.

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The Spot SoMa

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Laid-back joint dishing up sweet and savory waffles plus chicken dishes, along with cocktails and coffee.

1424 Main St Ste 104

Laid-back joint dishing up sweet and savory waffles plus chicken dishes, along with cocktails and coffee.

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Sashimi, creative maki & teppanyaki fixed up in a casual space with sushi-bar seating & a full bar.

101 Main St

Sashimi, creative maki & teppanyaki fixed up in a casual space with sushi-bar seating & a full bar.

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Hill Station

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Burgers, wings and sandwiches are served at this relaxed hangout with a patio.

2712 Kavanaugh Blvd

Burgers, wings and sandwiches are served at this relaxed hangout with a patio.

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Ciao Baci

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Convivial choice in a bungalow with bistro dishes, fine wines & craft cocktails, plus patio seating.

605 Beechwood St #3846

Convivial choice in a bungalow with bistro dishes, fine wines & craft cocktails, plus patio seating.

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Casual Italian eatery offering chicken entrees, veal, seafood, and pastas plus wine and beer.

2629 Lakewood Village Dr (North Little Rock)

Casual Italian eatery offering chicken entrees, veal, seafood, and pastas plus wine and beer.

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Casual spot for pizza, Italian entrees, and other comfort food, plus brunch, cocktails, and sports on TV.

11121 N Rodney Parham Rd #9a

Casual spot for pizza, Italian entrees, and other comfort food, plus brunch, cocktails, and sports on TV.

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Chain restaurant with a Southern-inspired menu for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, plus cocktails.

101 S Bowman Rd

Chain restaurant with a Southern-inspired menu for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, plus cocktails.

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Tacos 4 Life

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Casual restaurant serving Mexican dishes including tacos and bowls with a drive-thru.

4211 Warden Rd (North Little Rock)

Casual restaurant serving Mexican dishes including tacos and bowls with a drive-thru.

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Outpost of a local BBQ chain dishing out ribs, brisket & other standards in a laid-back atmosphere.

4333 Warden Rd (North Little Rock)

Outpost of a local BBQ chain dishing out ribs, brisket & other standards in a laid-back atmosphere.

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Kemuri

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Sleek, contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, seafood & robata-style skewers.

2601 Kavanaugh Blvd

Sleek, contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, seafood & robata-style skewers.

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Capeo | Italian

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Refined Italian menu with a long wine list presented in an intimate space with an open kitchen.

425 Main St (North Little Rock)

Refined Italian menu with a long wine list presented in an intimate space with an open kitchen.

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The Root Cafe

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Chill cafe with a patio offering sandwiches & salads made with locally sourced ingredients.

1500 Main St

Chill cafe with a patio offering sandwiches & salads made with locally sourced ingredients.

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Pho 88

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Casual shopping center restaurant serving Vietnamese fare such as fried rice and crab rangoons.

4011 E Kiehl Ave (Sherwood)

Casual shopping center restaurant serving Vietnamese fare such as fried rice and crab rangoons.

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

17200 Chenal Pkwy #100

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

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Local BBQ chain serving hickory-smoked ribs & comfort sides in a folksy space with a vintage feel.

12005 Westhaven Dr

Local BBQ chain serving hickory-smoked ribs & comfort sides in a folksy space with a vintage feel.

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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

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

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Petit & Keet

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Bright, rustic-chic locale with a stylish outdoor lounge, serving refined American eats & cocktails.

1620 Market St

Bright, rustic-chic locale with a stylish outdoor lounge, serving refined American eats & cocktails.

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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

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

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42 bar and table

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Modern New American eatery at the Clinton Presidential Center with patio seating & river views.

1200 President Clinton Ave

Modern New American eatery at the Clinton Presidential Center with patio seating & river views.

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Casual American restaurant where food, including burgers & sandwiches, is delivered by toy trains.

6813 Cantrell Rd

Casual American restaurant where food, including burgers & sandwiches, is delivered by toy trains.

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Back Home BBQ

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Casual joint for BBQ plates, brisket and pulled pork featuring a Southern menu and friendly service.

801 W Markham St

Casual joint for BBQ plates, brisket and pulled pork featuring a Southern menu and friendly service.

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Tokyo House

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Japanese fare from the menu & an all-you-can-eat sushi & seafood buffet.

11 Shackleford Dr

Japanese fare from the menu & an all-you-can-eat sushi & seafood buffet.

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

17809 Chenal Pkwy

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

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Casual, retro-style diner dishing burgers, shakes & onion rings in a kid-friendly space.

11602 Chenal Pkwy

Casual, retro-style diner dishing burgers, shakes & onion rings in a kid-friendly space.

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Copper Grill

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Warm & elegant bistro serving Southern-influenced American dishes complemented by a long wine list.

300 E 3rd St #101

Warm & elegant bistro serving Southern-influenced American dishes complemented by a long wine list.

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Restaurant in the Fine Arts Center offering small plates and cocktails, surrounded by trees.

MacArthur Park Historic District, 501 E 9th St

Restaurant in the Fine Arts Center offering small plates and cocktails, surrounded by trees.

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The Pantry Crest

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Comfort-food venue with European and German staples like schnitzel and bratwurst.

722 N Palm St

Comfort-food venue with European and German staples like schnitzel and bratwurst.

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Breakfast and lunch spot offering biscuits, eggs and other Southern eats, from a chain.

306 Main St

Breakfast and lunch spot offering biscuits, eggs and other Southern eats, from a chain.

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Trendy, bustling spot featuring Mexican-Southern fusion fare & margaritas, plus wine & beer on tap.

5805 Kavanaugh Blvd

Trendy, bustling spot featuring Mexican-Southern fusion fare & margaritas, plus wine & beer on tap.

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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

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

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Colorful cantina doling out fajitas & other Mexican classics in contemporary surrounds.

2513 McCain Blvd #1 (North Little Rock)

Colorful cantina doling out fajitas & other Mexican classics in contemporary surrounds.

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

17406 Chenal Pkwy

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

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Pizza & an Italian-inspired menu with banquette & bar seating in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

1318 S Main St Suite 100

Pizza & an Italian-inspired menu with banquette & bar seating in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

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Whole Hog Cafe

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Outpost of a local BBQ chain dishing out ribs, brisket & other standards in a laid-back atmosphere.

2516 Cantrell Rd

Outpost of a local BBQ chain dishing out ribs, brisket & other standards in a laid-back atmosphere.

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