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

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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!

Vault

4.9

4.9 (1804)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Vault will be open this Easter and Mother's Day! We'll be offering a brunch menu from 11:00 to 2:00 then offering our regular dinner menu both nights from 4:30 to 8:30. Mother's Day and Easter Brunch menus are posted.

Please note that parties of 6 or more may have a gratuity of 21% added.
PAYMENTS BY CASH WILL SAVE 3.5%
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

Tobey

Dined 4 days ago

Absolutely the best experience! Our waiter was fantastic! Every thing we had was amazing! Highly recommend!

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Sonny Williams' Steak Room

4.8

4.8 (882)

$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.

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Greg

Dined on Feb 21, 2025

Went on Our anniversary wonderful meal, atmosphere and service.

Cypress Social

4.8

4.8 (1377)

$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

Toni

Dined 4 days ago

The food was cooked to perfection and the service top knotch!

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Table 28 - Little Rock

4.7

4.7 (970)

$31 to $50

American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

The Burgundy Hotel introduces Table 28, serving Modern American Cuisine featuring Executive Chef Scott Rains.

Chef Rains is proud to source locally-grown organic produce from Arkansas farmers in his bold menu that showcases his brilliance in working with Southern flair to create a revolutionary take on Modern American Cuisine. Table 28 offers local charm and an approachable elegance that is second to none. Be sure to join us for our Happy Hour, Monday-Thursday from 4p.m. to 6:00p.m.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined on Mar 1, 2025

Love this place! Great food and bartenders were super fun to visit with 🩷

Capeo

4.7

4.7 (519)

$31 to $50

Italian

North Little Rock

About the restaurant

~Fine Italian Cuisine ~ Open Kitchen ~ Wine Cellar ~ Full Bar ~ Free Parking ~ Trolley Stop #1 ~ Casual Dress ~ We Sell Gift Cards ~ Reservations Recommended ~ We Proudly Make Everything In-House ~ Online Take Out and Gift Card Orders ~
Ristorante Capeo, Est 2003, is an authentic Italian restaurant in the heart of the Argenta Arts District in Downtown North Little Rock, Arkansas. Families are welcome to the friendly and historic venue where they can experience a taste of truly authentic Italian Cusine . Our menu offers mainstay items that include wood-fired pizzas, Classic and Signature Antipasti, Homemade Pasta Dishes and Entrees, all made to order in house. For a wholesome and balanced experience at Ristorante Capeo, we have a nice wine cellar with hundreds of labels to satisfy all budgets and a full dining bar. The cozy atmosphere of the 130 year old building and top notch experienced staff serving the best Italian food in Arkansas make your dining experience beyond reproach.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Capeo was wonderful. Our server was excellent and the meal was really delicious. My husband had the fish special and I had the fettuccine with chicken. His was tastier than mine. We had the bruschetta appetizer. He had the Caesar salad and I had the House salad with balsamic dressing which was fab! The ambiance was perfect for our date tonight.

The OAK room & bar

4.7

4.7 (342)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to The OAK room and bar, where elevated service meets culinary artistry. Our meticulously crafted menu highlights seasonal ingredients, blending classic techniques with modern flair to create dishes that are both sophisticated and approachable. Our exceptional wine list, curated by our in-house sommeliers, features celebrated vintages and labels from around the world, perfectly complementing each plate. Every detail, from the ambience to the attentive service, is designed to provide a dining experience that is memorable, refined, and unparalleled. At The OAK room and bar, we invite you to savor each moment with us.

To ensure an exceptional experience for all guests, we request that groups of 5 or more call ahead to arrange their reservation.
All guests dining at The OAK room and bar must be at least 21 years of age.

Top review

Vickie

Dined 7 days ago

Our server Josslyn was fantastic. Josslyn was so good at explaining the menu and making recommendations. We enjoyed everything about the Oak Room. The food was very good. It was quiet enough for a conversation and yet there was music in the background. We will be returning soon.

Red Oak Steakhouse at Saracen Resort

4.6

4.6 (364)

$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.

Top review

Alice

Dined on Mar 2, 2025

The food was excellent. Wonderful house salad. Steak cooked to perfection. Strawberry shortcake very good.

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Seared Diver Scallops

4.6

4.6 (67)

$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.

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JHachVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great little joint.. quality food with unique twists. Fun atmosphere and good value!

Capital Bar and Grill

4.5

4.5 (228)

$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.

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russell

Dined 4 days ago

Good experience. Excellent service. Exorbitant tax on liquor but not your fault.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse - Little Rock

4.3

4.3 (533)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of central Arkansas, right in west Little Rock, Sullivan’s is a local treasure known for its bone-in steaks, fresh seafood, and extensive cocktail menu. Whether you’re a local or visiting from Pine Bluff or Hot Springs, there’s something magical waiting for you at this Little Rock steakhouse.

Expect a dinner menu filled with tender filet mignon, juicy bone-in steaks, and perfectly seasoned Chilean Seabass. You won’t be able to resist diving into our fresh seafood selections, like the buttery lobster tail. The restaurant’s interior is both luxurious and inviting, with live music filling the air on the weekends, adding a unique touch to your dining experience. The expansive indoor bar offers a relaxing space to enjoy cocktails or share an appetizer with friends. Our knockout martini or any of our signature cocktails are sure to hit the spot.

Top review

Terrell

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience as usual. Alexa was amazing. Even dealing with the obnoxious large party, she was helping serve. The food was excellent. I wish we had a Sullivan's back at home.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

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