Best Casual Restaurants in Little Rock

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodMexicanJapanese

Regions

Little Rock / Central Arkansas

Neighborhoods

Calico RockLittle RockMaumelleNorth Little RockSherwood

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Petit & Keet

4.8

Exceptional(962)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Little Rock

Booked 12 times today

Jim Keet and Louis Petit have collaborated to present a polished casual restaurant and bar for Little Rock. This culinary-driven restaurant offers a variety of menu items including dishes crafted by renowned local chefs and use as many local products and ingredients as possible. Petit & Keet features a full bar with specialty drinks, cocktails and a signature bar menu. With a fresh redesign guests can enjoy an outdoor patio and bar, and also an event room for private parties.

A photo of Benihana - North Little Rock, AR restaurant

2. Benihana - North Little Rock, AR

4.5

Awesome(1642)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Japanese • Little Rock

Booked 49 times today

Welcome to Benihana and a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.Due to the current restrictions, We are only accepting in-house reservations at this time.

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3. Cantina Laredo - Little Rock

4.5

Awesome(233)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Little Rock

Booked 3 times today

Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexican dishes in a sophisticated atmosphere. We offer daily fish specials, grilled chicken and steaks complimented by signature sauces such as chipotle-wine with portobello mushrooms or sauteéd artichoke hearts and roasted red bell peppers.

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4. Samantha's Tap Room & Wood Grill

4.7

Exceptional(449)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Little Rock

Booked 1 time today

Samantha’s is upscale hop with down home comfort. It’s the only Arkansas restaurant to have all beer and wine offerings available on tap; 32 and 20 respectively. The freshest locally-grown ingredients are on hand whenever possible as Samantha’s cooks by way of the oldest form: Wood fire.>>Samantha’s menu is diverse with a broad selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and main courses. Uniquely, all items are à la carte.>>2015 KEGGY “PEOPLE’S CHOICE” AWARD WINNERAs one of the few restaurants in Arkansas that serves wine directly from kegs, we were awarded the Free Flow Wine’s 2015 KEGGY “People’s Choice” award for our Wine on Tap program.

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5. Park Grill - Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

4.6

Exceptional(374)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Little Rock

Booked 9 times today

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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6. Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom

4.8

Exceptional(493)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Little Rock

WE ARE NOW ONLY TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS, WHICH WE WILL POST ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA AND PUBLIC SITES. PLEASE CALL US WELL IN ADVANCE FOR PARTIES OF 9 OR MORE AND COME SEE US SOON!Raduno offers Neapolitan-style pizzas and gourmet soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner, as well as an exceptional brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. The food is accompanied by 20 different craft beers on tap, 4 wines on tap, an extensive wine selection, as well as a craft cocktail menu created by our bar staff. The atmosphere is causal, and the interior combines modern chic with historic retro, such as the reclaimed wooden floors that were once old 18 wheeler trailers beds, hanging Edison light bulb fixtures, a 36-foot marble-top bar framed with antique brick and white oak wood, mirrored walls, and clean lines. We have also built a patio on Main Street that is perfect for outdoor, dog-friendly patio dining.

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7. Mt. Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(30)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Calico Rock

Booked 6 times today

We are Mt. Fuji. First sushi bar in Little Rock. Mt. Fuji offers Japanese homestyle cooking and comfort food, as well as high quality, premium nigiri and sashimi. Top menu items that are highlighted amongst the staff and guests include: Hamachi Crudo, Tonkotsu Ramen, A5 Japanese Wagyu, Fresh Wasabi Root, Specialty Fish flown in from Japan, and extensive Sake offerings to pair with your meal! We are a family owned restaurant who're trying to carry on tradition passed on to us and are actively staying up to date with the current food scene in Japan! Come join us and experience a small taste of Home!

8. The Fold

4.8

Exceptional(123)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Little Rock

There is always a story behind every good taco. In 2012 we purchased what used to be a filling station, built in 1960, in the heart of Little Rock. The mission was to take that experience and mold it with inspiration from cantinas in Mexico. We revamped the entire space, so when you enter The Fold you are met with bright colors, vivacious dishes and a staff excited to make your family and friends our family and friends. We crafted a bar menu that pairs perfectly with our Mexican fair, including our award-winning, completely fresh-squeezed margaritas. The patio is newly renovated to provide access to guests all year long, and we are very proud to offer a furry friend patio to our four legged friends. Everything we do here is thoughtfully prepared to ensure our guests enjoy our creations and love being here just as much as we do. We are excited to bring more people into The Fold and we look forward to your visit!

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9. A.W.Lin's Asian Cuisine at downtown

3.8

Excellent(8)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Little Rock

OUR RESTAURANT“This fine dining atmosphere is the perfect setting for your next meal. From traditional Chinese and Japanese dishes to sushi, sashimi, and Thai curries, you are sure to find a new favorite dish.”

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10. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Shackleford Crossing

3.8

Excellent(21)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Little Rock

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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Tonya
Little Rock •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great Service Wonderful Food On The Pricey Side, But Worth The Money Great Outing Alone, With Family and Friends
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Benihana - North Little Rock, ARPrice: Very Expensive• Japanese• Little Rock
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4.5
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Skip
Little Rock •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great setting and service. Good value and great drinks from the bar.
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Park Grill - Arkansas Museum of Fine ArtsPrice: Moderate• American• Little Rock
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4.6
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CarolynVIP
New York City •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food in a lively and modern ambience. Excellent service. Highly recommend the salmon and the wine flights!
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Petit & KeetPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Little Rock
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4.8
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OpenTable DinerVIP
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
I had the Chilean sea bass with Chimichurri; it was exceptional. The ambience was wonderful, but the customer service was outstanding. I had learned that my flight was cancelled while dining at Samatha’s; the servers and other staff could not have been more thoughtful and accommodating. I will be certain to come back the next time I’m in Little Rock.
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Samantha's Tap Room & Wood GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Little Rock
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4.7
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Missy
Little Rock •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
Had a great Valentine date night. We loved the Valentine Special and the fajitas were fabulous. Enjoyed our night.
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Cantina Laredo - Little RockPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Little Rock
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4.5

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