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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The Pantry Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen dinner indecision hits, The Pantry Restaurant delivers with housemade charcuterie, Jäger schnitzel over spaetzle, and Czech staples…
The Pantry Restaurant
RestaurantsBig Orange | Midtown Little Rock
RestaurantsBig Orange | Midtown Little Rock nails the sweet spot with bold burgers, inspired salads, whipped shakes and floats, plus craft beers,…
Big Orange | Midtown Little Rock
RestaurantsLuce Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsLuce Italian Kitchen brings handmade pasta and seasonal plates to West Little Rock, from cacio e pepe and vodka cavatelli to Tuscan Chicken…
Luce Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsLa Terraza Rum & Lounge
RestaurantsSkip the same-old and let La Terraza Rum & Lounge feed you right with made-to-order Venezuelan staples like arepas and empanadas, plus…
La Terraza Rum & Lounge
RestaurantsGeorge's Little Rock
RestaurantsItalian restaurant for pasta and other Italian staples in a stylish dining space which includes a "hidden" speakeasy bar for cocktails.
George's Little Rock
RestaurantsDelicious Temptations-Little Rock
RestaurantsEasy stop serving American breakfast, brunch & lunch fare in a yellow space with blond-wood tables.
Delicious Temptations-Little Rock
RestaurantsBig Orange | West Little Rock
RestaurantsBright & modern joint serving up creative burgers & salads, with handmade shakes & craft beers.
Big Orange | West Little Rock
RestaurantsMizuki A.Y.C.E. Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsRelaxed option for all-you-can-eat dining featuring a range of sushi rolls and a hibachi grill.
Mizuki A.Y.C.E. Sushi & Hibachi
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsThe Croissanterie
RestaurantsBakery/cafe serving European-style croissants, along with brunch dishes and Southern entrees.
The Croissanterie
RestaurantsMain Event Little Rock
RestaurantsFamily activity center with bowling, laser tag, an arcade, and dining.
Main Event Little Rock
RestaurantsThe Fold | Botanas & Bar
RestaurantsBright & trendy taqueria in a converted gas station, with cocktails & modern takes on Mexican fare.
The Fold | Botanas & Bar
RestaurantsOne Eleven
RestaurantsSophisticated, French-inspired American plates presented in a traditional, white-tablecloth setting.
One Eleven
RestaurantsMaddie's Place
RestaurantsPlayful eatery offering New Orleans-style eats such as po' boys & jambalaya, plus a small bar area.
Maddie's Place
RestaurantsBrave New Restaurant
RestaurantsUpscale spot with creative American fare, chocolate crème brûlée & a balcony with river views.
Brave New Restaurant
RestaurantsSims Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsLocal fixture since 1937 making BBQ sandwiches & combo plates with homemade sides in a basic space.
Sims Bar-B-Que
RestaurantsStickyz Rock'n'Roll Chicken Shack
RestaurantsFried chicken & drinks served up in an artsy, funky warehouse setting, plus live music most nights.
Stickyz Rock'n'Roll Chicken Shack
RestaurantsWright’s Barbecue - Little Rock
RestaurantsBarbecue joint with pit-smoked meats, classic sides and kid-friendly fare, plus a bar.
Wright’s Barbecue - Little Rock
RestaurantsCypress Social
RestaurantsOne-of-a-kind dishes with a Southern flair, plus innovative cocktails, served in a romantic setting.
Cypress Social
RestaurantsShotgun Dan's Pizza - Little Rock
RestaurantsCasual hub serving a variety of pizza, plus sandwiches & wings in an Old West setting.
Shotgun Dan's Pizza - Little Rock
RestaurantsTwin Peaks
RestaurantsSports-bar chain known for its waitresses, serving American comfort food in lodgelike surroundings.
Twin Peaks
Restaurants@ The Corner Diner- Little Rock
RestaurantsLively joint serving breakfasts, burgers & other diner classics in casual digs with a vintage vibe.
@ The Corner Diner- Little Rock
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsDavid's Burgers
RestaurantsRetro, counter-serve chain offering a simple menu of housemade beef burgers & fries, plus ice cream.
David's Burgers
RestaurantsBuenos Aires Grill & Cafe
RestaurantsGrilled Argentinean meats, empanadas, sandwiches & salads with full bar in rustic, relaxed digs.
Buenos Aires Grill & Cafe
RestaurantsTable 28
RestaurantsElevated, Southern-inspired comfort fare offered at a stylish bistro with a private chef's table.
Table 28
RestaurantsMt Fuji Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsJapanese stop boasting sushi & other traditional fare, plus a grocery & monthly cooking classes.
Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Spot SoMa
RestaurantsLaid-back joint dishing up sweet and savory waffles plus chicken dishes, along with cocktails and coffee.
The Spot SoMa
RestaurantsWasabi | Sushi, Bar & Grill
RestaurantsSashimi, creative maki & teppanyaki fixed up in a casual space with sushi-bar seating & a full bar.
Wasabi | Sushi, Bar & Grill
RestaurantsHill Station
RestaurantsBurgers, wings and sandwiches are served at this relaxed hangout with a patio.
Hill Station
RestaurantsCiao Baci
RestaurantsConvivial choice in a bungalow with bistro dishes, fine wines & craft cocktails, plus patio seating.
Ciao Baci
RestaurantsRivera Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery offering chicken entrees, veal, seafood, and pastas plus wine and beer.
Rivera Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsSauced Bar and Oven
RestaurantsCasual spot for pizza, Italian entrees, and other comfort food, plus brunch, cocktails, and sports on TV.
Sauced Bar and Oven
RestaurantsBig Bad Breakfast - Little Rock
RestaurantsChain restaurant with a Southern-inspired menu for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, plus cocktails.
Big Bad Breakfast - Little Rock
RestaurantsTacos 4 Life
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving Mexican dishes including tacos and bowls with a drive-thru.
Tacos 4 Life
RestaurantsWhole Hog Cafe North Little Rock
RestaurantsOutpost of a local BBQ chain dishing out ribs, brisket & other standards in a laid-back atmosphere.
Whole Hog Cafe North Little Rock
RestaurantsKemuri
RestaurantsSleek, contemporary Japanese restaurant featuring sushi, seafood & robata-style skewers.
Kemuri
RestaurantsCapeo | Italian
RestaurantsRefined Italian menu with a long wine list presented in an intimate space with an open kitchen.
Capeo | Italian
RestaurantsThe Root Cafe
RestaurantsChill cafe with a patio offering sandwiches & salads made with locally sourced ingredients.
The Root Cafe
RestaurantsPho 88
RestaurantsCasual shopping center restaurant serving Vietnamese fare such as fried rice and crab rangoons.
Pho 88
RestaurantsMilano's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsPasta, seafood, and other Italian dishes served in a casual setting with a full bar.
Milano's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsCorky's Ribs & BBQ
RestaurantsLocal BBQ chain serving hickory-smoked ribs & comfort sides in a folksy space with a vintage feel.
Corky's Ribs & BBQ
RestaurantsBlue Ember Smokehouse
RestaurantsRelaxed cafeteria-style eatery specializing in American barbeque standards such as brisket, ribs, sausage and pulled pork, plus sides and…
Blue Ember Smokehouse
RestaurantsPetit & Keet
RestaurantsBright, rustic-chic locale with a stylish outdoor lounge, serving refined American eats & cocktails.
Petit & Keet
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
Restaurants42 bar and table
RestaurantsModern New American eatery at the Clinton Presidential Center with patio seating & river views.
42 bar and table
RestaurantsAll Aboard Restaurant & Grill
RestaurantsCasual American restaurant where food, including burgers & sandwiches, is delivered by toy trains.
All Aboard Restaurant & Grill
RestaurantsBack Home BBQ
RestaurantsCasual joint for BBQ plates, brisket and pulled pork featuring a Southern menu and friendly service.
Back Home BBQ
RestaurantsTokyo House
RestaurantsJapanese fare from the menu & an all-you-can-eat sushi & seafood buffet.
Tokyo House
RestaurantsLocal Lime | Little Rock
RestaurantsInventive tacos & margaritas made with fresh juices are served at this cool eatery & bar.
Local Lime | Little Rock
RestaurantsThe Purple Cow Restaurant (Chenal Parkway)
RestaurantsCasual, retro-style diner dishing burgers, shakes & onion rings in a kid-friendly space.
The Purple Cow Restaurant (Chenal Parkway)
RestaurantsCopper Grill
RestaurantsWarm & elegant bistro serving Southern-influenced American dishes complemented by a long wine list.
Copper Grill
RestaurantsPark Grill | Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
RestaurantsRestaurant in the Fine Arts Center offering small plates and cocktails, surrounded by trees.
Park Grill | Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
RestaurantsThe Pantry Crest
RestaurantsComfort-food venue with European and German staples like schnitzel and bratwurst.
The Pantry Crest
RestaurantsBig Bad Breakfast - Downtown Little Rock
RestaurantsBreakfast and lunch spot offering biscuits, eggs and other Southern eats, from a chain.
Big Bad Breakfast - Downtown Little Rock
RestaurantsHeights Taco & Tamale Co.
RestaurantsTrendy, bustling spot featuring Mexican-Southern fusion fare & margaritas, plus wine & beer on tap.
Heights Taco & Tamale Co.
RestaurantsWalk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Little Rock, AR
RestaurantsThis game-day bar serves burgers & fried fare, plus local beers & party platters for big groups.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Little Rock, AR
RestaurantsSanto Coyote | Mexican Food & Tequila Bar
RestaurantsColorful cantina doling out fajitas & other Mexican classics in contemporary surrounds.
Santo Coyote | Mexican Food & Tequila Bar
RestaurantsThe Toasted Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsCasual cafe serving from-scratch breakfast and lunch classics, plus cocktails.
The Toasted Yolk Cafe
RestaurantsRaduno | Brick Oven & Barroom
RestaurantsPizza & an Italian-inspired menu with banquette & bar seating in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Raduno | Brick Oven & Barroom
RestaurantsWhole Hog Cafe
RestaurantsOutpost of a local BBQ chain dishing out ribs, brisket & other standards in a laid-back atmosphere.
Whole Hog Cafe
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