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Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Little Rock / Central Arkansas

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots 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!


A photo of Vault restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1765)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Hot Springs
About the restaurant
Vault will be closed Saturday January 11th due to inclement weather.

For VALENTINES DAY, Vault will offer a special prix fix menu. The regular menu will not be available. Menu is posted on the Menu tab.
Vault will be closed Wednesday January 29th for a private event. We will be open Easter and Mother's Day.

Please note that parties of 6 or more may have a gratuity of 21% added.
No outside food or beverage please, INCLUDING CAKES.

Vault restaurant is on the main floor of the original Bank Building, built in 1909 in Historic Downtown Hot Springs, AR. We have preserved the original bank vault that allows for private dining for groups up to 4. Our attention is on all the details... “all the way down to the salt and pepper shakers.” We hope you will join us for your Timeless Vault Dining Experience.

FOR FLOWERS, CHOCOLATES, ETC, PLEASE GO TO : https://hotspringsfloristgifts.com
Vault will be open on NEW YEARS EVE. Menu is posted under ".Menus"



Top review
Dee
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
I always enjoy going to the vault for dinner. It is one of my favorite restaurants. The food was awesome as usual. Our waiter Scott was very attentive and did his job well.
A photo of Sonny Williams' Steak Room restaurant
4.8
4.8 (863)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Little Rock
About the restaurant
Sonny Williams' Steak Room in Little Rock, Arkansas is in the River Market District offering up a fine dining experience along with wonderful music at the piano bar. Naturally, you can find plenty of fine wines available at this establishment, as well.
*****For New Years Eve or Valentines Day please call the restaurant to schedule a reservation.******

Sonny Williams' Steak Room has some fantastic appetizers for you to enjoy. These include items like the fried calamari, jumbo lump crab cakes and the French Onion Soup. Of course, you can choose from many different cuts of steak when you visit Sonny Williams' Steak Room. Try the Double Bone Smoked Pork Chop, Herb Roasted Chicken, and Alaskan King Crab legs as well. For dessert, consider the warm Bread Pudding w/ Whiskey Sauce, or a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.

Top review
Mark
Dined 4 days ago
6 oz filet cooked medium was excellent quality. One of better i have ever had. At $56, it better be! Service was excellent. Kitchen was a bit slow but just a bit. But it was a Tuesday nite. Initial table was too loud. We moved tables and that issued was remedied. All in all, will return. The steak was simply top notch. As was the service.
A photo of J&S Italian Villa restaurant
4.8
4.8 (310)
$31 to $50
Italian
Hot Springs
About the restaurant
Inspired by the coastal cuisine of Cinque Terra, J&S Italian Villa is a fun and trendy dining experience located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. With seasonal menus crafted by 2-Michelin Star Chef Sascia Marchesi, you’ll enjoy unique and flavorful dishes featuring pasta made from scratch, seafood, steak, and fresh local produce.
 
Whether you’re interested in a date night for two, a special gathering in our private Red Room, catering for your big event, or simply relaxing with drinks and appetizers in a chic bar and lounge, J&S Italian Villa proudly provides attentive service in a welcoming atmosphere.

Top review
GaryJ
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
We had an excellent experience at J & S Italian Villa! Food was delicious, drinks were great, eggplant appetizer was beyond delicious! Upon ordering, we asked our waiter, Joe, for explanations of a few items and he was spot on with his descriptions! We will go back again and again if this is the standard of this restaurant! Pistachio encrusted salmon with veggies was more than ample size and tasted great. The seafood pasta, a bit spicy was also ample and tasty! All and all, we were so pleased by our overall experience!
A photo of 501 Prime restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2051)
$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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Top review
CarolynVIP
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
8 oz filet was great. Their homemade yeast rolls are delicious.
A photo of Cypress Social restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1340)
$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.

Top review
RonVIP
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Excellent food! & service. We’ll definitely be back
A photo of YaYas Euro Bistro in Little Rock restaurant
4.8
4.8 (44)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
Little Rock
About the restaurant
YaYa's Euro Bistro is a charming restaurant nestled in the heart of Little Rock, offering a delightful culinary journey through Europe. Step inside and be transported to a world of warm ambiance, friendly service, and exquisite cuisine.

Hand-tossed, oak-fired pizza & other Mediterranean eats are served at this woodsy-chic bar & eatery.

Top review
Tresa
Dined on Jan 1, 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed the bruschetta appetizer. I ordered Bill’s salad that was beautifully prepared and very tasty. My daughter had a pasta dish that was excellent. We ended the meal with the crème brûlée trio. The blackberry was surprisingly tasty. I highly recommend this establishment
A photo of Petit & Keet restaurant
4.7
4.7 (947)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Little Rock
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Arthur
Dined 4 days ago
Great food! Excellent service. Will be back soon.
A photo of Volstead Proper restaurant
4.7
4.7 (64)
$31 to $50
American
Conway
About the restaurant
Executive chef and partner, Steve Binotti, is a culinary graduate form Kendall College. Steve began his career in Chicago at David Burkes Primehouse and later worked with Virgin Hotels. He was voted 2021 Executive Chef of the year in Arkansas, after crafting menu items for Petite and Keet, as well as Cypress Social in Central Arkansas.
Come be inspired by our smokey flavors of your favorite bourbons and hone into the inspiration that curated our menu, filled with interesting ingredients, unique flavor pairings, and new twists on some southern classics.


Top review
Larry
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing menu options, drinks were amazing. The porkchop and mashed potatoes simply the best. Will be back again and again
A photo of Capital Bar and Grill restaurant
4.6
4.6 (219)
$31 to $50
Southern
Little Rock
About the restaurant
The Capital Bar & Grill may be the embodiment of Capital’s Southern Comfortable culinary vision focusing on provincial comfort food with a particular emphasis on the bounty of Arkansas. The tools of the bar include the most sought-after liquors, mixers and ingredients. In sort of a back-to-the-future twist, it has been a devotion to handmade classic and custom cocktails (the Aviation vs. the Cropduster) that has established Capital Bar as a nationally-regarded spirits destination. All this said, we strive to create a fun, relaxing experience for all of our guests: The friendly atmosphere is especially suited to business lunches, after-work drinks and get-togethers, as well as special date nights.

Top review
Deni
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Wonderful as always, even better during the holiday season!
A photo of Dining Services at Arlington Hotel restaurant
3.6
3.6 (259)
$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!

Top review
Tracie
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
This was a special Christmas buffet at the historic Arlington hotel in Hot Springs, AR. It was very nice with a live pianist playing Christmas songs. There was a wide variety of salad items, main course items and dessert choices. There's also two carving stations and a smoked salmon station. The hotel was beautifully decorated. They had a giant ginger house and Christmas tree. We'll worth the $60 per person.
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