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

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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 (1746)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

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.

Please note that parties of 6 or more may have a gratuity of 21% added.
Dinner service on Tuesday through Thursday is from 5:00 to 8:30. The bar closes at 9:00
Dinner service on Friday and Saturday is from 5:00 to 9:30. The bar closes at 10:00.
No outside food or beverage please, INCLUDING CAKES.

Vault will be closed X-Mas Eve, X-Mas Day, New Years Day. We will be open Easter and Mother's Day.

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

Ron

Dined 5 days ago

All aspects done well; worth many more visits at this standard

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4.8

4.8 (304)

$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

CharlesVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Our second visit to J&S. Once again, very good. The short rib papradelle was great. Would recommend if you are in Hot Springs.

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Popular dish

Caprese Salad

Popular dish

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Popular dish

Fettuccine Alfredo

Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

4.8

4.8 (1326)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Allsopp & Chapple is open for dinner 4pm - 9pm (Sun-Thurs) and 4pm - 10pm (Fri-Sat). We pride ourselves in outstanding service, fine dining, and an extensive wine list. There is a full bar on-site with signature cocktails. We look forward to serving you!

Top review

Jeremy

Dined 5 days ago

Amazing! Highly recommend. Great place for a date or relaxed but important business dinner.

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4.8

4.8 (1324)

$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.

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Wes

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, atmosphere and service. I’m a return guest and will continue to be. All employees were professional and strive to make your visit “top notch”.

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4.8

4.8 (482)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Our vision for The Grumpy Rabbit is to serve both Lonoke residents as well as people from surrounding communities and visitors passing through town. We want Lonoke to thrive and be prosperous and believe that leading by example and running a successful business will attract others to the area and inspire similar investment. Our hope for The Grumpy Rabbit is that as an anchor for revitalization, it will become a central location that draws foot traffic to historic downtown Lonoke. Additionally, as we employ both full-time and part-time staff, we are excited to bring new families to Lonoke, and know they will love the area as much as we do!

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Gina

Dined on Dec 7, 2024

We loved it. We definitely be back. We are from North Little Rock. I tell my friends about it. Nice and clean in the atmos was wonderful.🎄💕

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Popular dish

Award-Winning Carrot Cake

Marty's Place

4.7

4.7 (118)

$30 and under

American

Maumelle

About the restaurant

At Marty's Place we believe delicious food and awesome customer service will set us aside from the rest.

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Brian

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Booked a reservation for before the Razorback game. Interesting choices for food and drink. Service was attentive but not intrusive. Would come back.

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Experience

Happy Hour 3-6pm Everyday!

Steinhaus Keller

4.6

4.6 (1712)

$31 to $50

Bavarian

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Arkansas' finest German Restaurant and Biergarten. Located in the grotto of Spencer's Corner in historic Dowtown Hot Springs. Our cave-like atmosphere is truly unique. Enjoy your favorite German beer in our lush Biergarten. We look forward to seeing you. Prost!

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Lamar

Dined 7 days ago

Best German food I have eaten. Accordian playing Christmas music. All was great.

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One Eleven at the Capital

4.5

4.5 (599)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Led by Executive Chef Brad Izzard, One Eleven is happy to welcome you for breakfast on weekdays and brunch on weekends!

Top review

Nancy

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

It is an annual tradition for us to celebrate our anniversary with Sunday brunch at One Eleven and it never disappoints. The food, the atmosphere, and the staff are always outstanding.

Volstead Proper

4.5

4.5 (57)

$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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Angie

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

Had a good meal at VP. Service was very good. Did not have drinks but will return to try them.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse - Little Rock

4.4

4.4 (496)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Sullivan’s is a vibrant neighborhood American Steakhouse featuring the finest steaks & seafood, hand shaken martinis, & live music. We offer comfortable fine dining in a lively atmosphere. From the moment you step inside our lounge for drinks, appetizers or dinner, you will feel the energy and excitement provided by our professional team. Sullivan’s serves the finest hand-selected steaks, simply seasoned and broiled at 1,200 degrees, fresh seafood, a wide selection of cravable appetizers, soups, salads and side dishes.

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marco

Dined 3 days ago

First timers. Celebrating our anniversary, host was very nice and set our table up with roses and a card. Chance was our server and he was fantastic he admitted he was new on (5th day) but he didn’t act like it- he seemed very nice and knowledgeable. Service was outstanding. Food was amazing. Cocktails were great as well. No complaints or even critiques. The GM was nice and table touched. They did offer complimentary dessert for the occasion!

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Experience

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Dinner

Experience

New Year's Eve

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