Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Little Rock / Central Arkansas

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Little Rock / Central Arkansas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

42 bar and table at The Clinton Presidential Center

4.9

4.9 (1007)

$30 and under

American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

42 bar and table, the Clinton Center’s onsite restaurant, offers diners a delicious blend of local favorites and internationally-inspired cuisine. Come enjoy our acclaimed food and outstanding service in our dining room or on our patio and terrace, which offer unparalleled views of the Arkansas River and the lighted Clinton Presidential Park Bridge.

Top review

JoeVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

Fantastic lunch with both service and an amazing shrimp po boy !!

501 Prime

4.8

4.8 (2036)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Hot Springs Premier Steak and Seafood Restaurant. Offering USDA Prime Beef, Fresh Seafood, an Oyster Bar, a Fantastic Wine list and a Bourbon Bar with over 400 Bourbons, the largest selections in the state.

Some of our signature dishes are: The Boursin Filet, Truffle Chicken, and the Double Cut Pork Chop.
Our seafood lineup changes daily because we source seafood direct, our Purveyor provides us with the best product they have availably, and our Chefs use it to make unique and delicious dishes.

Our Main Dining Room is Upscale, Intimate and Romantic. The Bourbon Bar area is Rustic, Comfortable, Classy and Vibrant. We have a Beautiful Patio (must be 21yrs old to enter), great place for before or after dinner cocktails.
Hot Springs National Park and Oaklawn Racetrack are just minutes away.
*Note: If you are unable to find availability online, please contact us directly and we may be able to accommodate.

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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

What an amazing evening from the Bourbon bar (with a dozen fresh oysters) to our dinner, all was perfection. The staff is attentive and seems to anticipate your every need. And the food? Prepare to be dazzled and satiated. While this is not an inexpensive restaurant, the value and experience is well worth the investment.

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4.8

4.8 (1324)

$31 to $50

American

North Little Rock

About the restaurant

Cypress Social is a new lakeside American eatery.

Walk-ins welcome! Please call the restaurant if reservations do not appear available online.

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Wes

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, atmosphere and service. I’m a return guest and will continue to be. All employees were professional and strive to make your visit “top notch”.

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4.8

4.8 (1062)

$31 to $50

American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

The Bugler, overlooking Oaklawn's legendary racetrack, offers an array of culinary creations including Steaks, Fire and Ice Seafood Tower, Chilean Sea Bass and much more. Featuring handcrafted cocktails and wines from around the world. The Bugler staff looks forward to serving you. Reservations requests over party of 4 must call 501-363-4790. Messages left in the reservation may not be honored.

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Jerry

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

The food is great and so is the service. Johnny was excellent as our waiter!

The Grumpy Rabbit

4.8

4.8 (482)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Our vision for The Grumpy Rabbit is to serve both Lonoke residents as well as people from surrounding communities and visitors passing through town. We want Lonoke to thrive and be prosperous and believe that leading by example and running a successful business will attract others to the area and inspire similar investment. Our hope for The Grumpy Rabbit is that as an anchor for revitalization, it will become a central location that draws foot traffic to historic downtown Lonoke. Additionally, as we employ both full-time and part-time staff, we are excited to bring new families to Lonoke, and know they will love the area as much as we do!

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Gina

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

We loved it. We definitely be back. We are from North Little Rock. I tell my friends about it. Nice and clean in the atmos was wonderful.🎄💕

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Popular dish

Award-Winning Carrot Cake

Red Oak Steakhouse at Saracen Resort

4.8

4.8 (332)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Pine Bluff

About the restaurant

As a proud new addition to Central Arkansas' strong culinary legacy, Red Oak Steakhouse combines comfortable elegance with unmatched elevated flavors. Serving prime grade wet and dry-aged beef and working with local farmers to ensure the freshest ingredients, a meal at Red Oak takes it to the next level.

Reservations are recommended.
Must be 21 or older to enter the property. State ID is required.
No outside food or drink allowed.
No gifts are allowed.

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Sara

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

Food was impeccable. Staff knowledgeable and made you feel like a regular. Will definitely be back!

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Seared Diver Scallops

4.7

4.7 (118)

$30 and under

American

Maumelle

About the restaurant

At Marty's Place we believe delicious food and awesome customer service will set us aside from the rest.

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Brian

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Booked a reservation for before the Razorback game. Interesting choices for food and drink. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Would come back.

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Experience

Happy Hour 3-6pm Everyday!

Park Grill - Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

4.6

4.6 (334)

$30 and under

American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Park Grill will serve contemporary American fare inspired by local and seasonal ingredients. The new restaurant seats approximately 100 guests and features floor-to-ceiling views of the museum's outdoor sculptures, landscaped event lawn, and MacArthur Park and has outdoor dining options, as well as a spacious private dining room.

Park Grill hours are as follows: Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. for lunch service, Wednesday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for dinner service. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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Christina

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful brunch. Beautiful setting. Great food. Started off very quiet but got a little noisy by the end. This was to be expected as they were also having a special tea for the kiddos for the holidays. But the staff were super friendly and the space is beautiful. Our food was tasty and we had a great time. Our 8yo loved her chicken fingers. I loved my kale chop with salmon and my husband said the burger was great. Would highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.

One Eleven at the Capital

4.5

4.5 (599)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Led by Executive Chef Brad Izzard, One Eleven is happy to welcome you for breakfast on weekdays and brunch on weekends!

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Nancy

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

It is an annual tradition for us to celebrate our anniversary with Sunday brunch at One Eleven and it never disappoints. The food, the atmosphere, and the staff are always outstanding.

Dining Services at Arlington Hotel

3.7

3.7 (247)

$31 to $50

American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

The most prominent building in the heart of historic downtown Hot Springs National Park, the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, is an American treasure. The Arlington has all of the ambiance and hospitality of a traditional, grand old Southern hotel.
Original to the 1924 structure, the Venetian Dining Room is the place to see and be seen, famous for its Friday Night Seafood Buffet and award-winning Sunday Brunch. Breakfast is also served in the dining room Thursday - Sunday, no reservations needed.

The staff at all of The Arlington Resort restaurants look forward to serving you!

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Roger

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

A lovely way to spend Thanksgiving. The turkey was delicious and moist the prime rib carvery was just as juicy and delicious. All the trimmings were delicious as well though the mash potatoes were not really all that but everything else was nice. Full salad options along with shrimp and fruit! I enjoyed the dessert options of key lime tarts pecan pie. Chocolate cake left a bit to be desired but overall very happy with the ambiance and the quality!

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Experience

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