Dining Guide
ARKADELPHIA
SLIM & SHORTYS • AMERICAN
Located in Downtown Arkadelphia with an island feel and menu designed to get you in vacation mode. From steaks to shrimp, catfish, and chicken to our 100% Angus beef hamburgers, we are sure to have something for everyone. Great food and service not to mention the coldest beer in town!
617 Clinton Street • 870-245-2365
BISMARCK
SHORELINE RESTAURANT, THE • AMERICAN
Enjoy the casual atmosphere at DeGray Lake Resort State Park. Experience a beautiful sunrise over breakfast or a sunset dinner for two. A courtesy dock on the island makes The Shoreline Restaurant convenient for visitors to DeGray Lake. Menu items include steak, salmon, catfish, chicken, pasta, pizza and sandwiches. Call for serving times.
DeGray Lake Resort State Park
2027 State Park Entrance Road • 501-865-5810
http://degraylake.org/Shoreline-Restaurant
CADDO VALLEY
FISH NET FAMILY RESTAURANT • AMERICAN
Locally owned and operated for over 32 years, specialties include seafood and grilled-to- perfection steaks. Private rooms are available for groups of 15 to 100 people. Save room for the signature dessert – fried bread pudding.
Tu-Sa 4-9 pm, Su 11 am-Dark
5000 Valley Street • 870-246-7885 • http://www.fishnetrestaurant.com/
GLENWOOD
ARI'S LITTLE ITALY • ITALIAN
Family owned and operated serving authentic recipes to the Diamond Lakes area and beyond since 2007. Enjoy homemade pastas and pizzas, soups, chicken, steaks, veal, seafood and more. Offering new specials nightly. Party room available by reservation. Take-out catering for small to large affairs.
180 HWY 70 E., SUITE 13 • 870-356-4587 • https://www.facebook.com/arislittleitaly
HOT SPRINGS
ALEXA'S CREPERIE • EUROPEAN
Alexa’s specializes in ‘Crepes for All Tastes.’ We are Hot Spring’s - first and only authentic French café la creperie and family business of the Polyakov family. At Alexa’s, we focus on making your breakfast or lunch a relaxing enjoyable experience. Authentic crepes made by hand with fresh products each and every day.
238 Cornerstone Blvd. • 501-760-4799 • https://alexascreperie.com/
AVENUE, THE/THE WATERS HOTEL • SOUTHERN ARTISAN CUISINE
Casual restaurant with glowing reputation offering southern artisan cuisine. Focusing on locally sourced foods, with a wide variety of appetizers, small plates and entrees. A full bar provides beautifully rendered cocktails, craft beer and quality wines. Our Sunday brunch is a special menu that holds something for everyone.
340 Central Avenue • Hot Springs • 501-625-3850 • https://theavenuehs.com/
BACK PORCH GRILL/MARTINIS ON THE BAY AT SUNBAY RESORT • STEAKS/SEAFOOD
The Back Porch Grill is a family-owned and family-friendly favorite. Its prime location on beautiful Lake Hamilton invites boaters and other guests to enjoy our relaxing outdoor patio, warm interior decor and great food. For a cocktail in the lounge, head upstairs to Martinis on the Bay.
M-Sa 4 pm to close
4810 Central Avenue • 501-525-0885 • backporchgrill.com
THE BARRETT CENTER • AMERICAN
Event center and restaurant-Now open. Large and small rooms, family friendly, all ages welcome!
2231 E. Grand Avenue • 501-321-7384 • 501-282-3812
CHIPMUNK CAFE • BISTRO/LUNCH
Offering outdoor garden seating and serving fresh-made gourmet sandwiches, salads, snacks and desserts. Will deliver call ahead orders to the Garvan boat dock on Lake Hamilton.
Su-Sa 11 am-3 pm March-mid Nov.; Su-Sa 5 pm-9 pm during Holiday Lights.
Garvan Woodland Gardens • 550 Arkridge Road • 501-262-9607 • https://www.garvangardens.org/
CRAZY SAMURAI • HIBACHI & SUSHI
Best sushi and hibachi grill served with flair by Chef Patrick. Fresh, creative menu choices including steak, seafood, unique cocktails, and specialty rolls like the Razorback Roll. Open every day except Tuesday.
5341 Central Avenue • 501-525-0488 • https://www.facebook.com/crazysamuraihotsprings
DOLCE GELATO • ITALIAN ICE CREAM & COFFEE
Satisfy your sweet tooth with authentic Italian Ice Cream. Since 2007, our family owned, family friendly establishment serves over 20 flavors of homemade gelato and sorbetto, gelato desserts, and full LavAzza bean coffee bar. Located in Cornerstone Shopping Center. FREE Samples. Free Wi-Fi. Spacious lounge. Open daily.
222 Cornerstone Blvd. • 501-525-6580 • https://www.dolcegelato.co/
DON JUAN BAR & GRILL • MEXICAN
Featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, Don Juan Grill & Cantina continues to be locally owned and operated. Menu includes many traditional dishes and guarantees some of the best cheese dip in town.
M-Th 11 am-9 pm, F-Sa 11 am-10 pm, Su 11 am-3 pm.
1534 Malvern Avenue • 501-620-4140 • donjuangrill.com
EDEN RESTAURANT/ZEST RESTAURANT • AMERICAN UPSCALE CASUAL
Upscale casual at its best. One location, two venues to savor our fresh delicious foods. People watch on Central Avenue and enjoy breakfast, lunch and our smoothie bar at Zest. For fine dining under the skylight, the choice is Eden, where the live plant wall brings a natural atmosphere to your experience.
Hotel Hale • 341 Central Avenue • 501-760-9010 • https://www.hotelhale.com/
LA HACIENDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT • MEXICAN
Family-owned and operated since 1988. Expect the best in hospitality and customer service, quality and freshness of ingredients, and enjoy the fantastic food and drinks— the restaurant is known for its tequila.
M-Su 11 am-10 pm
3836 Central Avenue • 501-525-8203 • https://lahamex.com/
PURPLE COW • AMERICAN
The Purple Cow is a restaurant that will make you go “moo!” with delight. The restaurant offers a selection of gourmet burgers and hand-dipped shakes that are lip-smacking good.
Su-Th 11 am-9 pm, F-Sa 11 am-10 pm
1490 Higdon Ferry Road • 501-625-7999 • https://www.purplecowlr.com/
QUAPAW CAFE • AMERICAN
Our charming Quapaw Café offers a delicious selection of sandwiches, salads, wraps, smoothies made with real fruit and yogurt and a selection of soothing Numi hot teas. Come enjoy mimosas, a glass of wine, a cold beer, or a bubbly glass of champagne to ease your stress.
W-M 10 am-5 pm. Closed Tu.
413 Central Avenue • Hot Springs Inside Quapaw Bath & Spa • • 501-609-9822 • quapawbaths.com
SILKS BAR AND GRILL • AMERICAN
With more than 30 large screen TVs throughout and located just steps away from Oaklawn’s Sportsbook, Silks is Hot Springs’ perfect place to grab award-winning food and watch the big game. Free live music Friday and Saturday. New dining options made available in Oaklawn’s 2020 expansion.
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort • 2705 Central Avenue • 1-800-625-5296 • oaklawn.com/dining/silks-bar-grill
STEINHAUS KELLER • GERMAN
German restaurant and biergarten is located in the grotto of Spencer’s Corner in historic downtown Hot Springs. Choose from pretzels, schnitzel, red cabbage and traditional German potato salad. Enjoy your favorite German beer in the biergarten.
801 Central Avenue • 501-624-7866 • http://www.steinhauskeller.com/
STUBBY’S BBQ • BARBECUE
Locally owned since 1952, Stubby’s BBQ and signature sauce have been recognized by TV’s BBQ Crawl, Road Food by Jane & Michael Stern and Tie Dye Travels with Kat Robinson, among others. Menu includes ribs, beef, pork, chicken and sides like spuds and beans, with peach cobbler for dessert. We proudly offer Petit Jean ham.
M-Su 11 am-8 pm
3024 Central Avenue • 501-624-1552 • stubbysbbq.com
SUPERIOR BATHHOUSE BREWERY • AMERICAN
Located on Bathhouse Row, Superior Bathhouse Brewery features the world’s only thermal-water craft beer and root beer. Enjoy original eats from local farm partnerships. Eighteen taps, Sunday beer and beer to go. All ages welcome. Smoke free. Dog friendly.
Open daily. Happy Hour M-Th 3-6 pm.
329 Central Avenue • 501-624-2337 • superiorbathhouse.com
MOUNT IDA
HARBOR LODGE RESTAURANT AT MOUNTAIN HARBOR RESORT & SPA • AMERICAN
At Harbor Lodge Restaurant, the delicious menu has something for everyone with incredible lake views from the dining room. Try the homemade onion rings, hand-cut steaks or hearty weekend breakfast buffets. Healthy options for spa guests are also available. Hours vary with season. Please call for hours.
Mountain Harbor Resort • 994 Mountain Harbor Road • 870-867-2191 mountainharborresort.com
JENN’S SPECIALTY FOODS • INTERNATIONAL
Enjoy Jenn’s for lunch or grab your nightly dinners cooked and ready to heat and eat at home. Jenn’s desserts, entrees and soups are available at the Joplin Store and the Mountain Harbor Marina. Jenn’s also caters. Hours vary with season. Please call for hours.
Mountain Harbor Resort • 3489 Highway 270E • 870-867-0113 mountainharborresort.com
SHANGRI-LA RESORT • AMERICAN
Low-key lakeside cottages and rooms with casual dining. The atmosphere feels like coming home, and the food is always good. Famous for their pies, the restaurant offers one of the best views of the lake and is especially beautiful at sunset.
Feb.-Nov. 6:30 am-8:30 pm
987 Shangri-La Drive • 870-867-2011 • http://shangrilaresortar.net
SUBWAY • AMERICAN
The Subway located at the Mountain Harbor Marina is a great option for fantastic sandwiches, salads and pizza. Open mid-May-Memorial Day Weekend, weekends only. Open daily from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-August. Open first two weekends in September.
994 Mountain Harbor Road • 870-867-1266 • mountainharborresort.com
MURFREESBORO
DAM GRILL & FROZEN FLAMINGO AT SWAHA LODGE AND MARINA • AMERICAN
Grill and chill at Swaha! Dam Grill is open seasonally and offers lakeside dining from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Try our Friday night catfish special, our all-beef burgers or pizza and wings at our marina store. Chill out at our new Frozen Flamingo for the best hand-crafted shaved ice!
Swaha Lodge & Marina • 205 Dynamite Hill Road • 870-285-2202 • https://swahacabins.com
FEED BIN CAFE • SOUTHERN/CAJUN
Feed Bin Café and Coffeehouse is the place for casual dining with fun filled vibe. Our authentic family recipes are prepared in our "made to order" kitchen. We offer appetizers, salads, catfish, shrimp, chicken, burgers, wings, pork chops, po-boys, scrumptious desserts, a coffee bar and more! Something for everyone.
61 Courthouse Square • 870-285-3122 • http://feedbincafe.com
KIMBERLITE CAFE RESTAURANT • AMERICAN
Located at Crater of Diamonds State Park. The restaurant offers a breakfast and lunch menu including sandwiches and hamburgers, along with hand-scooped ice cream.
M-Su 8 am-4 pm • Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
209 State Park Road • 870-285-3113 • craterofdiamonds@arkansas.com
SOUTHERN DINE • AMERICAN
Southern Dine specializes in home-cooked food such as omelettes, breakfast platters, half pound burgers & fries, brisket, catfish, hand battered chicken and the perfect handmade sides and add-ons. Don't leave without trying out homemade fried pies and soft served ice cream.
Mon-Sat 6am-9pm
101 Main Street • 870-285-2078 • https://www.facebook.com/southerndine
ROYAL
ECHO CANYON RESORT AND MARINA • AMERICAN
The restaurant at Echo Canyon Resort and Marina is open on weekends only from Memorial Day to Labor Day and serves a hearty breakfast, sandwiches, catfish, barbecue brisket, hand-battered mushrooms and onion rings, and the best burgers on Lake Ouachita, including the massive “Wilson” burger. Call for serving times.
2845 Blakely Dam Road • 501-767-2997 • echocanyonar.com