One of the best eating places in Arkansas in 2023

For 43 years the Arkansas Instances has been asking its readers to vote for his or her favourite eating places. Trying again on the winners from years previous it’s clear that Arkansas has a wealthy historical past of unbelievable eating places, and the meals scene simply retains getting higher and higher. The yr 2023 is not any exception.

It was a giant yr for Little Rock’s South Primary district. Voters selected farm-to-table restaurant The Root Cafe as Little Rock’s Greatest Total Restaurant, and the workforce at Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom received Greatest Brunch, Greatest Pizza and Greatest Chef in Little Rock/North Little Rock. Rhett Brinkley profiled Chef Cash Ashley, who in his fourth yr as Raduno’s head chef is a first-time winner within the Greatest Chef in Little RockNorth Little Rock class.

Simply down the highway from Raduno, Honduran restaurant El Sur moved from a meals truck into a brand new brick and mortar final summer season and voters took observe with house owners Luis Vasquez and Darren Strayhorn successful Greatest New Restaurant.

Readers have discovered that Lonoke’s The Grumpy Rabbit is actually subject journey worthy; it racked up scores of awards, together with Greatest Restaurant Across the State.

Stephanie Smittle ate donuts at Dale’s Donuts, sharpened her axe throwing expertise at Valhalla Restaurant and Axe Throwing, sampled the one-pound pork stomach bacon flight at ROBER: Cocktails + Culinary to reply the query: Is Benton scrumptious now? Arkansas Times staff also riffed on 25 bites we crave in Central Arkansas.

BEST OF THE BUNCH

Greatest general restaurant in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: The Root Cafe

Finalists: Ciao Baci, Cypress Social (North Little Rock), Petit & Keet, Trio’s Restaurant

Brian Chilson

Greatest general restaurant round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: Conifer (Bentonville), Kaper’s (Clarksville), The Hive (Bentonville), Pink Oak Steakhouse at Saracen On line casino Resort (Pine Bluff)

Greatest new restaurant in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: El Sur

Finalists: The Bagel Store, Massive Unhealthy Breakfast, Kemuri Chenal, Three Fold West Little Rock

Greatest new restaurant round Arkansas

Winner: KnightFire BBQ (Searcy)

Finalists: Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. (Bentonville), Conifer (Bentonville), Kasper’s (Clarksville), Oak Room and Bar (Oaklawn On line casino Resort, Scorching Springs)

Greatest chef in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Money Ashley (Raduno)

Finalists: Peter Courageous (Courageous New Restaurant), Brayan McFadden (Brood & Barley, North Little Rock), Jeffrey Owen (Ciao Baci), Capi Peck (Trio’s Restaurant)

Photograph: Sara Reeves

Greatest chef round Arkansas

Winner: Kyle Carson (The Grumpy Rabbit)

Finalists: Diana Bratton (Taco Mama, Scorching Springs), Ebony Warfield (Saracen On line casino and Resort, Pine Bluff), Charles Duncan (Copper Mule Desk & Faucet, Bryant), Rob Nelson (Tusk & Trotter, Bentonville)

Greatest server in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Mary Katherine Peek (Flying Saucer)

Finalists: Armando Bolaños (La Terraza Rum & Lounge), Libby Corinne (Pizza D’Motion), Sheri Smith (Ciao Baci)

Greatest server round Arkansas

Winner: Haley McGee Sansom (The Grumpy Rabbit, Lonoke)

Finalists: Christopher Carter (Copper Mule Desk and Faucet, Bryant), Maci Lewis (Baja Grill, Benton), Casey Newboles (Rock N Roll Sushi, Benton) Anna Dixon (Baja Grill Benton)

BEST EARLY EATS 

Bakery in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Boulevard Bread Co.

Finalists: The Bagel Store, Cinnamon Creme Bakery, Group Bakery, Dempsey Bakery

Bakery round Arkansas

Winner: Wild Candy William’s Baking Home (Searcy)

Finalists: Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. (Bentonville), PattiCakes Bakery (Conway), Serenity Farm Bread (Leslie), Will’s Cinnamon Store (Scorching Springs)

Brian Chilson

Breakfast in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: The Root Cafe

Finalists: @ the Nook, Massive Unhealthy Breakfast, Scrumptious Temptations, Pink Door

Breakfast round Arkansas

Winner: Ozark Cafe (Jasper)

Finalists: Blue Home Bakery & Cafe (Bryant), The Buttered Biscuit (Fayetteville), The Delta Biscuit Co. (Bentonville), The Farmer’s Desk Cafe (Fayetteville)

Brunch in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Raduno

Finalists: @ the Nook, 4 Quarter Bar, Misplaced Forty Brewing, The Root Cafe

Brunch round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: Copper Mule Desk and Faucet (Bryant), The Farmer’s Desk Cafe (Fayetteville), The Parsonage (Jonesboro), Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)

Brian Chilson

Espresso in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Fidel & Co.

Finalists: Boulevard Bread Co., Guillermo’s Gourmand Espresso, Nexus Espresso and Inventive, Paranoid Android

Espresso round Arkansas

Winner: Onyx Espresso Lab (Fayetteville)

Finalists: Arsaga’s (Fayetteville), Doomsday Espresso (Fayetteville), Mountain Chicken Espresso Firm (Eureka Springs), Pink Gentle Roastery Espresso Home (Scorching Springs)

BEST SINGLE DISHES

Barbecue in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Complete Hog Cafe North Little Rock

Finalists: Corky’s Ribs & BBQ, Depend Porkula BBQ, HB’s Bar-B-Q, Sims Bar-B-Que

Barbecue round Arkansas

Winner: KnightFire BBQ (Searcy)

Finalists: Jones Bar-B-Q Diner (Marianna), McClard’s Bar-B-Q (Scorching Springs), Smokin’ Buns (Jacksonville), Wright’s Barbecue (Johnson)

Burger in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Massive Orange

Finalists: Charlee’s Good Time Drinkery, Ciao Baci, Midtown Billiards, Petit & Keet

Burger round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: Massive Orange (Rogers), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Deluca’s (Scorching Springs), Hugo’s (Fayetteville)

Catfish in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Eat My Catfish

Finalists: Crazee’s Cafe, Cypress Social (North Little Rock), Flying Fish, Lassis Inn

Catfish round Arkansas

Winner: Dondie’s White River Princess (Des Arc)

Finalists: Catfish Gap (Fayetteville), Eat My Catfish (Benton), Flying Fish (Bentonville), The Hook (Jacksonville)

Cheese dip in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Heights Taco & Tamale

Finalists: Baja Grill, Camp Taco, La Hacienda, Mockingbird Bar and Tacos

Cheese dip round Arkansas

Winner: Stoby’s Restaurant (Conway)

Finalists: Baja Grill (Benton), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Native Lime (Rogers), Taco Mama (Scorching Springs)

Desserts in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Cheesecake on Level!

Finalists: Cypress Social, Petit & Keet, Desk 28, Trio’s Restaurant

Desserts round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: The Hive (Bentonville), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot), Theo’s (Fayetteville), Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)

French fries in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Massive Orange

Finalists: Brood & Barley, Ciao Baci, David’s Burgers, Doe’s Eat Place

French fries round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: Massive Orange (Rogers), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Hugo’s (Fayetteville), The Tamale Manufacturing unit (Gregory)

Fried hen in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Gus’s World Well-known Fried Hen

Finalists: Ceci’s Hen N Waffles, Samantha’s Faucet Room & Wooden Grill, South on Primary, YGFBFKitchen Restaurant (Little Rock)

Fried hen round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: AQ Hen Home (Springdale), Campground Grill (Austin), Holly’s Nation Cookin’ (Conway), Monte Ne Inn Hen (Rogers)

Ice cream/cool treats in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Loblolly Creamery

Finalists: Kilwins, Le Pops, The Authentic ScoopDog (North Little Rock), The Purple Cow

Ice cream/cool treats round Arkansas

Winner: Andy’s Frozen Custard (Conway)

Finalists: Simply Ice Cream (Benton), Mamoo’s Paradice Cream (Scorching Springs), Scoops Ice Cream (Scorching Springs), Trash Creamery (Bentonville)

Pie in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Blue Cake

Finalists: Bobby’s Nation Cookin’, Group Bakery, Rosie’s Pot and Kettle, Trio’s Restaurant

Pie round Arkansas

Winner: Charlotte’s Eats & Sweets (Keo)

Finalists: Holly’s Nation Cookin’ (Conway), Mud Road Cafe (Eureka Springs), Rhoda’s Well-known Scorching Tamales (Lake Village), Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)

Pizza in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Raduno

Finalists: Damgoode Pies, Iriana’s, Vino’s Brewpub, Zaza High-quality Salad + Wooden Oven Pizza

Pizza round Arkansas

Winner: DeLuca’s Pizzeria (Scorching Springs)

Finalists: MuleKick (Magnolia), Pizzeria Ruby (Johnson), SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint (Scorching Springs), Valhalla Kitchen + Bar (Benton)

Salad in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Zaza High-quality Salad + Wooden Oven Pizza

Finalists: All in a Bowl, The Pale Rose, The Root Cafe, U.S. Pizza,

Salad round Arkansas

Winner: Zaza High-quality Salad + Wooden Oven Pizza (Conway)

Finalists: Copper Mule Desk and Faucet (Bryant), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot), MuleKick @ MAD (El Dorado), Valhalla: Kitchen + Bar (Benton),

Sandwich in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: The Root Cafe

Finalists: The Bagel Store, Boulevard Bread Co., The Croissanterie, Hillcrest Artisan Meats

Sandwich round Arkansas

Winner: Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant)

Finalists: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke), MuleKick @ MAD (El Dorado), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot), SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint (Scorching Springs)

Soup in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Mike’s Cafe

Finalists: Baja Grill, Boulevard Bread Co., Cafe Bossa Nova, Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co.

Soup round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: Baja Grill (Benton), Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse (Eureka Springs), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot), Pho 85 Noodle Home (Bentonville)

Steak in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Doe’s Eat Place

Finalists: Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse, Cache, Petit & Keet, Sonny Williams’ Steak Room

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Steak round Arkansas

Winner: Pink Oak Steakhouse at Saracen On line casino Resort (Pine Bluff)

Finalists: The Hive (Bentonville), Mike’s Place (Conway), The Tamale Manufacturing unit (Gregory), Taylor’s Steakhouse (Dumas)

Sushi in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Kemuri

Finalists: Kamikaito, Mt. Fuji Japanese Restaurant, Ocean’s at Arthur’s, Rock N Roll Sushi

Sushi Round Arkansas

Winner: Sushi Home (Bentonville)

Finalists: Ai Sushi (Scorching Springs), Blu Fish Home (Bentonville), Meiji Japanese Delicacies (Fayetteville), Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar (Scorching Springs)

Tacos in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Heights Taco & Tamale

Finalists: Baja Grill, Camp Taco, The Fold Botanas & Bar, La Hacienda

Tacos round Arkansas

Winner: Baja Grill (Benton)

Finalists: Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. (Bentonville), Native Lime (Rogers), Torchy’s Tacos (Fayetteville), Taco Mama (Scorching Springs)

Tortilla chips in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Baja Grill

Finalists: Camp Taco, Casa Mañana, The Fold Botanas and Bar, La Hacienda

Tortilla chips round Arkansas

Winner: Native Lime (Rogers)

Finalists: Baja Grill (Benton), Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. (Bentonville), Taco Mama (Scorching Springs), Xuma Kitchens (Fayetteville)

Wings in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: 4 Quarter Bar

Finalists: Brood & Barley, Hen King, North Bar (North Little Rock), Waldo’s Hen and Beer

Wings round Arkansas

Winner: Arkansas Greatest Wings (Sherwood)

Finalists: Frickin’ Hen (Fayetteville), Pedaler’s Pub (Bentonville), Penguin Ed’s (Fayetteville), Walker’s Wings & Issues (Scorching Springs)

Yogurt/smoothies in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Finalists: Argenta Vitamin, The Vitamin Place, TCBY

Yogurt/smoothies round Arkansas

Winner: Grinds Espresso Co. (Cabot)

Finalists: Pure State Smoothies (Fayetteville), Panther Vitamin of Cabot (Cabot), Snack Lab (Bentonville)

BEST INTERNATIONAL 

Chinese language in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co.

Finalists: Mr. Chen’s Genuine Chinese language Cooking, Incredible China, Fu Lin, New Enjoyable Ree

Chinese language across the state

Winner: Jade China Restaurant (Conway)

Finalists: Lin’s Backyard (Bentonville), Mong Dynasty (Fayetteville), The Wok (Scorching Springs), Ying Chang Hmong & Chinese language Scorching Meals (Fayetteville)

Indian in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Star of India

Finalists: Bawarchi Biryanis, The Indian Feast, Saffron Indian Delicacies, Taj Mahal Indian Kitchen

Indian round Arkansas

Winner: Saffron Indian Delicacies (Rogers)

Finalists: Curry Level (Bentonville), Flavors Indian Delicacies (Bentonville), Khana Indian Grill (Fayetteville), Pandiya’s South Indian Delicacies (Bentonville)

Italian in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Bruno’s Little Italy

Finalists: Graffiti’s Italian Restaurant, Raduno Brick Oven and Barroom, Ristorante Capeo (North Little Rock), Rivera Italian Restaurant (North Little Rock)

Italian round Arkansas

Winner: Luna Bella (Scorching Springs)

Finalists: Italy in City (Benton), J&S Italian Villa (Scorching Springs), Tavola Trattoria (Bentonville), Vetro 1925 (Fayetteville)

Japanese in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Kemuri

Finalists: Aji Ramen Bar, Benihana (North Little Rock), Kamikaito (North Little Rock),  Sky Trendy Japanese

Japanese round Arkansas

Winner: Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and Bar (Scorching Springs)

Finalists: Kimono Japanese Steak Home (Paragould), Meiji Japanese Delicacies (Fayetteville), Sushi Home (Bentonville), Tokyo Home Sushi & Ramen (Fayetteville)

Mexican in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: La Hacienda

Finalists: Baja Grill, Casa Mañana, El Palenque, Tacos Godoy

Mexican round Arkansas

Winner: Mariachi Grill (Lonoke)

Finalists: Avocado Grill (Paragould), Taco Mama (Scorching Springs), Tres Agaves (De Queen), Yeyo’s El Alma De Mexico (Bentonville)

Different worldwide in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Cafe Bossa Nova

Finalists: Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe, La Terraza Rum & Lounge, Layla’s Gyro, Maryams Grill

Different worldwide round Arkansas

Winner: Baja Grill (Benton)

Finalists: Diamondhead (Fort Smith), Saiwok Vietnamese Road Meals (Rogers), A Style of Thai (Fayetteville), Tangiers (Fayetteville)

BEST SPECIALTY DINING

Enterprise lunch in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Samantha’s Faucet Room & Wooden Grill

Finalists: Capital Bar & Grill, Cotham’s within the Metropolis, Doe’s Eat Place, Star of India

Enterprise lunch round Arkansas

Winner: Mike’s Place (Conway)

Finalists: Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke), The Parsonage (Jonesboro), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)

Canine pleasant in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: The Rail Yard

Finalists: Bark Bar, Dugan’s Pub, Flyway Brewing, The Fold Botanas & Bar, Hill Station

Canine pleasant round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: Good Canine Cafe (Fayetteville), Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Backyard (Scorching Springs), Nomad’s Southtown Kitchen + Bar (Fayetteville), Valhalla (Benton)

High-quality eating in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Courageous New Restaurant

Finalists: Allsopp & Chapple, Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse, Ciao Baci, Desk 28

 

Brian Chilson

High-quality eating round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: The Hive (Bentonville), The Preacher’s Son (Bentonville), Pink Apple Inn (Heber Springs), Pink Oak Steakhouse at Saracen On line casino Resort (Pine Bluff)

Enjoyable in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Hill Station

Finalists: Camp Taco, Cypress Social, Mud Bowl, Midtown Billiards

Enjoyable round Arkansas

Winner: Topgolf (Rogers)

Finalists: JJ’s Grill (Fayetteville), SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint (Scorching Springs), Valkyrie Axe Throwing (Benton),  Valhalla Kitchen & Bar (Benton)

Gluten free in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: The Root Cafe

Finalists: Cafe Bossa Nova, Dempsey Bakery, La Terraza Rum & Lounge, Star of India

Gluten free round Arkansas

Winner: Baja Grill (Benton)

Finalists: Cafe 1217 (Scorching Springs), Conifer (Bentonville), Snack Lab (Bentonville), Tavola Trattoria (Bentonville)

Wholesome in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: The Root Cafe

Finalists: All in a Bowl, Neighborhood Vitamin Hillcrest, Vito & Vera, Zaza High-quality Salad + Wooden Oven Pizza

Wholesome round Arkansas

Winner: Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)

Finalists: HWN Juice Bar (Cabot) MELD kitchen+sandwich bar (Bentonville), The Parsonage (Jonesboro),

House cookin’ in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Ok. Corridor & Sons

Finalists: David Household Kitchen, Eat My Catfish, Home of Psychological, Maddie’s Place

Brian Chilson

House cookin’ round Arkansas

Winner: Pig ’N Chik BBQ (Sherwood)

Finalists: Campground Grill (Austin), Holly’s Nation Cookin’ (Conway), Niecy’s (Benton), Peggy Sue’s Place (Heber Springs)

Out of doors eating in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Cypress Social

Finalists: 42 Bar & Desk, Courageous New Restaurant, Casa Mañana, La Terraza Rum & Lounge

Brian Chilson

Out of doors eating round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: Blue Heaven (Benton), Postmaster’s Grill (Camden), Rolando’s Restaurante (Scorching Springs), Valhalla (Benton)

Place for youths in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Purple Cow

Finalists: All Aboard Restaurant & Grill, Massive Orange, Loopy Hibachi, The Root Cafe

Place for youths round Arkansas

Winner: The Purple Cow (Scorching Springs)

Finalists: Massive Orange (Rogers), MuleKick (Magnolia), Smitty’s Storage Burgers & Beer (Rogers), Stoby’s Restaurant (Conway)

Seafood in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Kemuri

Finalists: Courageous New Restaurant, Eat My Catfish, Lassis Inn, La Terraza Rum & Lounge

Seafood round Arkansas

Winner: Who Dat’s Cajun Restaurant (Bald Knob)

Finalists: Blu Fish Home (Bentonville), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Dondie’s White River Princess (Des Arc), Fred’s Fish Home (Mountain House), Leon’s Catfish and Shrimp (Pine Bluff)

Vegetarian/vegan in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Star of India

Finalists: Blue Sage Vegan Bistro, Home of Psychological, Maryams Grill, Vito & Vera

Vegetarian/vegan round Arkansas

Winner: Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)

Finalists: Baja Grill (Benton), Cafe 1217 (Scorching Springs), Snack Lab (Bentonville), SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint (Scorching Springs)

Wine listing in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Petit and Keet

Finalists: Cache, Ciao Baci, Graffiti’s Italian Restaurant, Desk 28

Wine listing round Arkansas

Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)

Finalists: Conifer (Bentonville), The Hive (Bentonville), Oak Room and Bar (Oaklawn On line casino Resort, Scorching Springs), Pink Oak Steakhouse at Saracen On line casino Resort (Pine Bluff)

BEST TAKEAWAY/MOBILE DINING

Butcher in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Hogg’s Meat Market (North Little Rock)

Finalists: The Butcher Store, Edwards Meals Big (Cantrell), Hillcrest Artisan Meats, Heights Nook Market

Butcher round Arkansas

Winner: Weldon’s Meat Market (Scorching Springs)

Finalists: The Buck Cease Meat Retailer (Monticello), Butcher Boys Meat Market & Deli (Van Buren), Jim’s Meat Market (Bentonville), Mercado El Valle (Sherwood)

Caterer in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Trio’s Restaurant

Finalists: Catering to You, Heritage Catering, The Root Cafe, RX Catering

Caterer round Arkansas

Winner: Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)

Finalists: Carmelita Catering Co. (Bentonville), Gina’s Catering (Benton), Two Sisters Catering (Sherwood), Wright’s Barbecue (Johnson)

Deli/gourmand to-go in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Boulevard Bread Co.

Finalists: Burge’s Hickory Smoked Turkeys and Hams, The Croissanterie, Hillcrest Artisan Meats, Terri-Lynn’s BBQ & Deli

Deli/gourmand to-go round Arkansas

Winner: Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)

Finalists: Breitweiser’s Meat Market (Benton), Cabot Cafe & Cake Nook, Cafe 1217 (Scorching Springs), Stone Mill Bread & Cafe (Springdale)

Meals truck in Little Rock/North Little Rock

Winner: Lili’s Mexican Road Meals

Finalists: Cajun Trouxth, Cheesecake On Level!, La Casa De Mi Abuelita Mawmaw’s Home, Tacos Godoy

Meals truck round Arkansas

Winner: Rock ’N’ Roll Hibachi (Scorching Springs)

Finalists: La Casa De Mi Abuelita Mammaw’s Home (Redfield), Yacht Membership (Fayetteville), Yeyo’s Meals Truck (Bentonville), Ying Chang Hmong & Chinese language Scorching Meals (Fayetteville)

BEST BY REGION

Total restaurant in Benton/Bryant

Winner: Baja Grill (Benton)

Finalists: Eat My Catfish (Benton), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Valhalla: Kitchen + Bar (Benton), Verona Italian Restaurant (Benton)

Total restaurant in Rogers/Bentonville

Winner: Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)

Finalists: The Hive (Bentonville), Native Lime (Rogers), The Preacher’s Son (Bentonville), Tavola Trattoria (Bentonville), Wright’s Barbecue (Bentonville)

Total restaurant in Conway

Winner: Mike’s Place

Finalists: Holly’s Nation Cookin’, Pasta Grill, Stoby’s, WunderHaus

Total restaurant in Eureka Springs

Winner: Ermilio’s Italian House Cooking

Finalists: Grotto Wooden Fired Grill and Wine Cave, Le Stick Nouveau, Native Taste

Total restaurant in Fayetteville/Springdale/Johnson

Winner: Hugo’s (Fayetteville)

Finalists: Bocca Italian Eatery & Pizzeria (Fayetteville), The Farmer’s Desk Cafe (Fayetteville), Theo’s (Fayetteville), Wright’s Barbecue (Johnson)

Total Restaurant in Scorching Springs

Winner: DeLuca’s Pizzeria

Finalists: 501 Prime, The Bugler, Cafe 1217, The Vault

 

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