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The Bugler, Hot Springs, AR

The Bugler

4.7
4.7
1075 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Great for scenic views
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (501) 363-4790
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Ken Bredeson
  • Neighborhood
    Hot Springs
  • Cross street
    Golf Links & Central Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,075 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Little Rock

    Best Overall

  • Little Rock

    Best Service

  • Little Rock

    Best Value

  • Little Rock

    Good for groups

  • Little Rock

    Neighborhood gem

  • Little Rock

    Great for fine wines

  • Little Rock

    Romantic

  • Little Rock

    Good for special occasions

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Overall

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Service

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Value

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Good for groups

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Neighborhood gem

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Great for fine wines

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Romantic

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bugler offers an exceptional dining experience with "fabulous food and service." Guests rave about the "outstanding presentation" and "perfectly cooked" dishes like filet mignon and lobster bisque. The ambience is "calm and peaceful," and the staff, including standout servers like Heather, Johnny, and Ashley, provide "impeccable" service. Highly recommended for special occasions!

1,075 Reviews
  1. Marisa

    Central Coast

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was great but food was sub par especially since our last visit was really good. Disappointed to say the least.

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  2. Jessica

    Little Rock

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would not come back for the brunch buffet but would try dinner here. The website specifically says smoked salmon bagel, eggs Benedict and shrimp and grits and none of these things were on the buffet. It was a very limited amount of breakfast food and I wouldn’t say that it was worth $45. We enjoyed the view and the service was great but wouldn’t pay for brunch again.
    The BuglerResponded 1 day ago
    Hi Jessica, The most accurate place to find menus, pricing and hours of operation is by going to the Oaklawn website directly. I apologize that you were disappointed, unfortunately the menu that you found is from prior years. We do our best to reach out to all search engine platforms to ensure that they have updated and/or deleted inaccurate information. Please do join us for dinner! April

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  3. Jon

    VIP

    Little Rock

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were delicious and the service was excellent!

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  4. Katie

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time at The Bugler and we plan to return and try the brunch. Fabulous dining experience. Casually elegant ambiance. Everything was top notch right down to the bread and seasoned butter. Service was superb. We enjoyed delicious craft cocktails, great crab cakes, a delightful seasonal salad, 2 fabulous entrees (scallops and sea bass), and the best crème brûlée my sweetheart said he’s ever experienced. Each dish was perfectly prepared. Highly recommend.

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  5. Jan

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommend! Food and service were fabulous! The staff could not have been any nicer.

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  6. Jim

    VIP

    Little Rock

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    My steak was over cooked and tasted like it came from a Bonanza Steak.

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  7. Kelli

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent! Service was phenomenal! The specialty drinks from the bar were a hit with our group. Highly recommend.

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  8. Chris

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Impeccable! My wife and I have dined here on New Year’s Day (our anniversary) for the past 3 years. Always a wonderful experience.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Alan

    Little Rock

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Chilean sea bass was outstanding as was the truffle fries

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Jennie

    Fayetteville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant in Arkansas! Food, service, and ambience are the best This restaurant provides a class act experience from start to finish… No detail is missed! 

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

The Bugler is rated 4.7 stars by 1075 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Bugler

2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901-7515

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Golf Links & Central Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Hot Springs
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ken Bredeson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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