Restaurants and Specialty Shops
Food scene
Italian, right off the square - $$+ - Call for walk-in reservation.
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Tavola Trattoria
108 SE A StItalian, right off the square - $$+ - Call for walk-in reservation.
Latin-inspired, on the square - $$+ - Call for walk-in reservation.
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Table Mesa Bistro
110 East W Central AveLatin-inspired, on the square - $$+ - Call for walk-in reservation.
Wood-fired pizza, variety, bar - $$+ - Reservation recommended - off the square.
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Oven & Tap
215 S Main StWood-fired pizza, variety, bar - $$+ - Reservation recommended - off the square.
Steaks, seafood, variety - $$$ - near exit 88 - reservations recommended. Truthfully, it's not what it used to be.
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River Grille
1003 McClain RdSteaks, seafood, variety - $$$ - near exit 88 - reservations recommended. Truthfully, it's not what it used to be.
This is a small chain, but the food is great. Famed for catfish, which isn't the best we've ever had (rather thin), but very good in their fish tacos, especially. Try the grilled fish and vegetables. No reservations taken, just walk in. Just off the square. $+
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Flying Fish
109A NW 2nd StThis is a small chain, but the food is great. Famed for catfish, which isn't the best we've ever had (rather thin), but very good in their fish tacos, especially. Try the grilled fish and vegetables. No reservations taken, just walk in. Just off the square. $+
Happy sushi! Locals love it. Near exit 87. No reservations, walk in, but avoid the busy noon hour if possible. You may have to sit very near other diners. $+
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Sushi House
2501 SE 14th StHappy sushi! Locals love it. Near exit 87. No reservations, walk in, but avoid the busy noon hour if possible. You may have to sit very near other diners. $+
Casual dining plus a fish market! Across the street from Momentary. Reservations not necessary usually. $$+
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Blu Fish House & Raw Bar - Located inside Fresh Fish MarketPlace
607 SE 5th StCasual dining plus a fish market! Across the street from Momentary. Reservations not necessary usually. $$+
Located in a historic church building just off the square. Everything is gluten-free and delicious. Menu varies. Reservations recommended. $$$
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Preacher's Son
201 NW A StLocated in a historic church building just off the square. Everything is gluten-free and delicious. Menu varies. Reservations recommended. $$$
Great breakfast and lunch! Even though the name has "Biscuit" in it, we have found to be the biscuits lacking. Sometimes hard, sometimes falling apart in your hand. But go for the other wonderful creations! Quite a variety - no reservations, but it gets very busy every morning. Near exit 86. $+ There's another location in Springdale.
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The Buttered Biscuit
1001 SW Regional Airport BlvdGreat breakfast and lunch! Even though the name has "Biscuit" in it, we have found to be the biscuits lacking. Sometimes hard, sometimes falling apart in your hand. But go for the other wonderful creations! Quite a variety - no reservations, but it gets very busy every morning. Near exit 86. $+ There's another location in Springdale.
We think this is REALLY good Italian! Owner, Carlos, is very experienced and very inventive in his creations. Near the hustle-bustle that is quickly emerging in Rogers. Lot's of good chains in that area. Skip those and go here or one of the other locally-based restaurants. Reservations recommended. $$$
capriccio ristorante
5001 W Pauline Whitaker PkwyWe think this is REALLY good Italian! Owner, Carlos, is very experienced and very inventive in his creations. Near the hustle-bustle that is quickly emerging in Rogers. Lot's of good chains in that area. Skip those and go here or one of the other locally-based restaurants. Reservations recommended. $$$
Wonderful little menu with very creative crepes and other dishes. Fast and easy, casual. Near the square. No reservations. $+
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Crepes Paulette
100 SW 8th StWonderful little menu with very creative crepes and other dishes. Fast and easy, casual. Near the square. No reservations. $+
Very inventive southern-inspired creations. Lunch is reasonable, can usually walk right in. Dinner is pricier, but worth it for the experience. Beautiful setting. Reservations needed for dinner (check schedule for nights open). Lunch $$, Dinner $$$
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Eleven At Crystal Bridges
600 Museum WayVery inventive southern-inspired creations. Lunch is reasonable, can usually walk right in. Dinner is pricier, but worth it for the experience. Beautiful setting. Reservations needed for dinner (check schedule for nights open). Lunch $$, Dinner $$$
At the 21C Museum Hotel just off the square. Be sure to see the art when you go! Great place. Food is high-end southern-inspired. Very good, but pricey. Breakfast is good. Reservations recommended. $$$
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The Hive
200 NE A StAt the 21C Museum Hotel just off the square. Be sure to see the art when you go! Great place. Food is high-end southern-inspired. Very good, but pricey. Breakfast is good. Reservations recommended. $$$
Really good burgers, sandwiches, salads, variety. Just off the square. Kind of loud, if that's a thing for you. Reservations not usually needed, but might help at busier times. Good experience. $$+
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Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie
110 SE A StReally good burgers, sandwiches, salads, variety. Just off the square. Kind of loud, if that's a thing for you. Reservations not usually needed, but might help at busier times. Good experience. $$+
National award-winning! Excellent, amplified "Street Food," at the Eighth Street Market (walk from Starlanding. Lots to see and do there. It's next to the Momentary). No reservations necessary. Avoid busy meal times, though. $+
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Yeyo's El Alma de Mexico
801 SE 8th StNational award-winning! Excellent, amplified "Street Food," at the Eighth Street Market (walk from Starlanding. Lots to see and do there. It's next to the Momentary). No reservations necessary. Avoid busy meal times, though. $+
Good bagel creations and more! Just off the square. $+
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Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. on the Square
105 W Central AveGood bagel creations and more! Just off the square. $+
Wood-fired pizza and brews. Many recommend! No reservations necessary. Near the square. $$
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Pedaler's Pub
410 SW A StWood-fired pizza and brews. Many recommend! No reservations necessary. Near the square. $$
We aren't Thai experts, but we really like this place! No reservations. Near the square. $+
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Thai Kitchen
707 SW A StWe aren't Thai experts, but we really like this place! No reservations. Near the square. $+
Award-winning, nationally-recognized Texas-style barbecue (sorry, Memphis). Get the brisket. Long lines at meal times, so go in off hours. NEW LOCATION: Rogers at the Pinnacle exit (83) is THE PLACE TO GO. There's a location by Lawrence Plaza, just off the square, but they don't cook there, they just bring it in. The original location is in Johnson, near Fayetteville. No reservations. $$
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Wright's Barbecue
2212 Main DrAward-winning, nationally-recognized Texas-style barbecue (sorry, Memphis). Get the brisket. Long lines at meal times, so go in off hours. NEW LOCATION: Rogers at the Pinnacle exit (83) is THE PLACE TO GO. There's a location by Lawrence Plaza, just off the square, but they don't cook there, they just bring it in. The original location is in Johnson, near Fayetteville. No reservations. $$
Might be a bit of a gamble, but many locals swear by this for barbecue (Memphis-style). We've been going there for 30 years and find the lunch barbecue is fresher and juicer that the evening barbecue. Love the cheeseburgers and the peppered turkey salad! Lots of other choices on the menu. Near exit 88 on Central (another location in Rogers). $$
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Smokin' Joe's Ribhouse
2504 E Central AveMight be a bit of a gamble, but many locals swear by this for barbecue (Memphis-style). We've been going there for 30 years and find the lunch barbecue is fresher and juicer that the evening barbecue. Love the cheeseburgers and the peppered turkey salad! Lots of other choices on the menu. Near exit 88 on Central (another location in Rogers). $$
We really like this kind of Italian. Wonderful sauces. The bread is amazing. Near Rogers exit 85, head east, behind Sonic. $$
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Napoli's Italian Restaurant
463 W Walnut StWe really like this kind of Italian. Wonderful sauces. The bread is amazing. Near Rogers exit 85, head east, behind Sonic. $$
Great little (petit) restaurant off to itself on Walton Blvd. Reservations. $$$
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Petit Bistro
2702 N Walton BlvdGreat little (petit) restaurant off to itself on Walton Blvd. Reservations. $$$
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
1000 SE Walton BlvdDoe's Eat Place-Bentonville
2806 South Walton BoulevardHome of huge steaks and scrumptious tamales. $$$ - Bentonville
Excellent menu of Asian street food, pho, bowls, more. $+ - Rogers
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Saiwok Vietnamese Street Food
2882 W Walnut StExcellent menu of Asian street food, pho, bowls, more. $+ - Rogers
Very inventive Mexican fare -- not the place that brings free chips and salsa, but order the Salsa Trio- you won't regret it. Rogers, The tacos are small, but very tasty. Soups are amazing. Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Reservations would help in busy hours. They also own BENTONVILLE TACO AND TAMALE on the Bentonville Square. Similar food, very good from our few experiences. $$+
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Local Lime
2103 S Promenade BlvdVery inventive Mexican fare -- not the place that brings free chips and salsa, but order the Salsa Trio- you won't regret it. Rogers, The tacos are small, but very tasty. Soups are amazing. Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Reservations would help in busy hours. They also own BENTONVILLE TACO AND TAMALE on the Bentonville Square. Similar food, very good from our few experiences. $$+
Italian-inspired, creative recipes, brunch on Saturday and Sunday (an experience)! Rogers. Reservations would help during busy hours, especially brunch. $$
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Mirabella's Table
4200 S 48th StItalian-inspired, creative recipes, brunch on Saturday and Sunday (an experience)! Rogers. Reservations would help during busy hours, especially brunch. $$
Watch the runway activity while you have a delicious lunch or dinner. https://www.louise.cafe - Evening Reservations recommended - $$
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Louise at Thaden Field
2205 SW I StWatch the runway activity while you have a delicious lunch or dinner. https://www.louise.cafe - Evening Reservations recommended - $$
Owners of Local Lime bring us this fresh taste of Mexican fare. Very inventive, and for our area, we believe it's a great choice. $$
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Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co.
101 West Central AvenueOwners of Local Lime bring us this fresh taste of Mexican fare. Very inventive, and for our area, we believe it's a great choice. $$
Still the most dependable place to get a great steak and other fare. Reservations recommended. In Rogers, Pinnacle area. They are building a new one near this one, and it's going to be spectacular! $$$
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Ruth's Chris Steak House
3529 Pinnacle Hills PkwyStill the most dependable place to get a great steak and other fare. Reservations recommended. In Rogers, Pinnacle area. They are building a new one near this one, and it's going to be spectacular! $$$
Formerly Fred's Hickory Inn, now owned by the "Table" people and they have made it even better. Steaks, seafood, daily buffet that is excellent (check to be sure it's being served). Several very cozy dining areas, including outside. We've really enjoyed every visit and it's highly recommended by our friends and family. North Bentonville. $$+
Table at The Hickory Inn
Formerly Fred's Hickory Inn, now owned by the "Table" people and they have made it even better. Steaks, seafood, daily buffet that is excellent (check to be sure it's being served). Several very cozy dining areas, including outside. We've really enjoyed every visit and it's highly recommended by our friends and family. North Bentonville. $$+
Specialty Shops, Desserts, Ice Cream, Coffee
Best of the local coffee culture. Just off the square. Also visit the downtown Rogers location (newer and larger, very interesting). $+
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Onyx Coffee Lab
100 NW 2nd StBest of the local coffee culture. Just off the square. Also visit the downtown Rogers location (newer and larger, very interesting). $+
Really good ice cream and treats! A trip down Memory Lane. VERY reasonable, on the square next to Walton Five-and-Dime/Walmart Museum. -$
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Spark Café Soda Fountain
105 N Main StReally good ice cream and treats! A trip down Memory Lane. VERY reasonable, on the square next to Walton Five-and-Dime/Walmart Museum. -$
All gluten-free bakery. Inventive and delicious. Near the square.
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Olly Makes Bakery
220 N Main StAll gluten-free bakery. Inventive and delicious. Near the square.
Ramo d'Olivo
104 S Main StSpecialty olive oils, wine, wine bar. Near the square.
Excellent coffee and hand-held breakfast items. Near exit 87. Many locals recommend. $
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Kennedy Coffee Roasting Company
2501 SE 14th StExcellent coffee and hand-held breakfast items. Near exit 87. Many locals recommend. $
Considered by many to be the top coffee in the area! Walk from Starlanding (toward Momentary and Eighth Street Market).
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Airship Coffee
1000 SE 5th StConsidered by many to be the top coffee in the area! Walk from Starlanding (toward Momentary and Eighth Street Market).
Chocolate! 'nuff said. In the Eighth Street Market (walk from Starlanding), Bentonville.
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Markham & Fitz Chocolate
801 SE 8th StChocolate! 'nuff said. In the Eighth Street Market (walk from Starlanding), Bentonville.
Rick's Bakery
4600 W Rozell StThe locals' go-to bake shop! Rogers
A favorite of the coffee crowd, locations on the Bentonville Square, in the Momentary Museum, and in Downtown Rogers (our favorite).
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Onyx Coffee Lab
100 NW 2nd StA favorite of the coffee crowd, locations on the Bentonville Square, in the Momentary Museum, and in Downtown Rogers (our favorite).