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Welcome ......................................6
Dining guiDe................................8
RIVER MARKET DISTRICT ..................................8
DOWNTOWN .....................................................14
RIVERDALE .......................................................22
HILLCREST .......................................................24
MIDTOWN .........................................................26
HEIGHTS ...........................................................30
CANTRELL ROAD .............................................34
WEST LITTLE ROCK..........................................42
SOuTHWEST LITTLE ROCK ..............................58
AIRpORT ...........................................................62
Quick Bites...............................64
entertainment
& nightlife................................71
RIVER MARKET DISTRICT ................................71
DOWNTOWN LITTLE ROCK ...............................72
MIDTOWN LITTLE ROCK ...................................74
WEST LITTLE ROCK..........................................74
SOuTHWEST LITTLE ROCK ..............................76
THEATRICS .......................................................76
MOVIES .............................................................77
catering services ...............79
locator map ...........................84
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very week, the Arkansas Times reviews a local restaurant. Reviewers
visit anonymously and pay their own tab. The newspaper receives
no consideration in exchange for the reviews. From those reviews, the
newspaper compiles a list of capsule reviews. The list covers virtually
all the essential stops on the Little Rock dining scene; but, of course,
it’s constantly changing. The weekly Arkansas Times keeps up with
the changing restaurant scene. See newsstands all over the city and
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culture. To make your dining experience more pleasurable and easy to
navigate, we’ve listed restaurants by area and neighborhood such as
downtown, midtown, west, southwest and airport and by cuisine in their
respective areas. Simply use the grid code after each review to locate
the restaurant of your choice on the map at the back of this guide. It’s
always best to make a phone call to confirm the information listed and
to get specific directions. Restaurants are listed in alphabetical order
by food category in each area of the city. Enjoy your stay!
B-Breakfast; L-Lunch; D-Dinner; $-Inexpensive (under $8 per person);
$$-Moderate ($8-$20 per person); $$$-Expensive ($20 and up per person); CC-Accepts credit cards
No alcohol. CC $$ 376-2326 BLD
Mon.-Sun. E9
RIVER mARkEt
DIstRICt
BIG WHISKEY’S AMERICAN
BAR & GRILL A modern grill pub
in the River Market with all the bells
and whistles—30 flat screen TVs,
whiskey on tap, plus boneless
wings, burgers, steaks, soups and
salads. 225 E. Markham St. Full
bar. CC $$ 324-2449 LD daily. E9
AmERICAN
ANDINA CAFE AND ROASTERY
Java is the main attraction, but a
good selection of sandwiches,
big salads and Italian sodas are
available. Nice breakfast spot,
too. 400 President Clinton Ave.
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5524 Kavanaugh, 664-7071
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3324 Pike, 758-5997
4001 McCain Park, 753-2900
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650 Edgewood, 851-0880
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202 W. Dickson, 479-582-4808
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BOOKENDS CAFE A great spot to
enjoy lunch with friends or a casual
cup of coffee and a favorite book.
Serving coffee and pastries early
and freshly-prepared sandwiches,
soups and salads available after 11
a.m. Great place for an afternoon
break, too. 120 River Market Blvd.
No alcohol. CC $-$$ 918-3091 BL
Mon.-Sat. E8
dishes and big salads—everything
served with a generous hand. Fresh
fish, grilled expertly, is a top choice.
But sandwiches, big salads and even
fried catfish offer a little something for
everyone. Desserts are made from
scratch. Outside dining available
weather permitting. 300 E. Third
St. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 375-3333
LD Mon.-Sat. E9
BOSCOS This River Market
microbrewery does food well, too.
Along with the tried and true, like
sandwiches, burgers, steaks, big
salads, and they have black bean
and tamale entrées, open hearth
pizza and muffalettas. 500 President Clinton Ave. Full bar. CC $$
907-1881 LD daily. E9
DIZZY’S GYPSY BISTRO Massive
portions of interesting bistro fare
are served up at this downtown
favorite. Al fresco dining available.
200 River Market Blvd. Full bar. CC
$$-$$$ 375-3500 LD Tue.-Sat. E8
4 SQUARE GIFTS A small vegetarian deli making healthy fresh
sandwiches, soups, salads and
wraps. Also, offering 100% natural
smoothies with no preservatives
along with healthy snacks. 405
President Clinton Ave. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 244-2622 LD daily. E8
BOULEVARD BREAD CO. Fresh,
tasty breads and pastries, and a
wide selection of cheeses, meats
and side dishes—all superb. Good
coffee, too. 400 President Clinton
Ave. Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 3741232 BLD Mon.-Sat. E9
Fatsam’s Lousiana Cafe
Good cheer and cheap, heaping
plates of Louisiana-influenced food
in a corner of the River Market food
hall. The lineup changes daily, but
expect to find a steam table full of
rib-stickers – shrimp Creole, etouffee,
jambalaya, red beans and rice,
gumbo and po boys with chicken,
spicy pork or catfish. A big cobbler
might be bubbling in the convection
oven. 400 President Clinton Ave,
River Market. No alcohol. CC $
244-4720 L Mon.-Sat. E8
CAFÉ@HEIFER Serving fresh
pastries, omelets, soups, salads,
sandwiches and pizzas. Located
inside Heifer Village. 1 World Ave.
No alcohol. CC $ 907-2967 B
Mon.-Fri. L Mon.-Sat. E9
CAMP DAVID Inside the Holiday
Inn Presidential Conference Center,
Camp David pleases with its breakfast and themed buffets each day
of the week. Wonderful Sunday
brunch. I-30 and 6th Street. Full bar.
CC $-$$ 975-2267 BLD daily. E9
FLYING FISH The fried seafood is
fresh and crunchy, and there are
plenty of raw, boiled and grilled
offerings, too. The hamburgers
are a hit. Wander on through the
screen door and you’ll find a slick
team of cooks and servers doing a
creditable job of serving big crowds.
511 President Clinton Ave. Beer and
wine. CC $-$$ 375-3474 LD daily. E9
COAST CAFE A variety of salads,
smoothies, sandwiches and pizzas,
and there’s breakfast and coffee,
too. 400 President Clinton Ave.
Mon.-Sat. E8
COPPER GRILL A sunny and
ultra-modern restaurant in one of
downtown’s most chic condo towers
offers comfort food (fried mac-andcheese), burgers and sophisticated
appetizers and entrees geared solidly
for the middle of the dining spectrum.
Grilled meats and fish, hearty side
FLYING SAUCER Beer, with
dozens on tap, is the big draw at
this popular River Market venue, but
the food’s good, too. Sandwiches,
including a great Rueben, but salads,
quesadillas and the bratwurst are
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A celebration
of southern tradition.
Markham & Louisiana • Little Rock
501-374-7474 • capitalhotel.com
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THE HOp DINER The downtown
incarnation of an old dairy bar, with
excellent burgers, onion rings, shakes
and breakfast. Plus, daily specials,
homemade pie and quiche. 201 E.
Markham St. No alcohol. CC $-$$
244-0975 BL Mon.-Sat. (closes at
5 p.m.). E9
dependable. 323 President Clinton
Ave. Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 3727468 LD daily. E9
FORTY TWO This is the Clinton
Presidential Center’s restaurant and
has a great Sunday brunch, and
it’s a solid choice for a weekday
lunch with innovative sandwiches,
soups and salads. A great place to
eat after a tour of the library. 1200
President Clinton Ave. Full bar. CC
$$ 537-0042. L daily (closes at 5
p.m.). BR Sun. E9
WILLY D’S DuELING pIANO
BAR serves up a delicious dinner
of pastas and salads as a lead-in to
its nightly sing-along piano show.
322 President Clinton Ave. Full bar.
CC $$ 244-9550 D daily. E9
MASON’S DELI Heaven for those
who believe everything is better
with sauerkraut on top. The Bavarian Reuben, a traditional Reuben
made with Boar’s Head corned
beef, spicy mustard, sauerkraut,
Muenster cheese and marble rye,
is among the best we’ve had in
town. 400 President Clinton Ave,
River Market. No alcohol. CC $
374-0000 L Mon.-Sat. E8.
ZIN uRBAN WINE & BEER BAR
From hard-to-find white wines like
Honig Sauvignon and Parallel 45
Rose or the perfect red like Jacuzzi
Pinot Noir Antigal Uno Malbec, to
bubbles, beers, ports and a tasty
selection of noshes, ZIN is a great
place to meet friends or spend an
evening with someone special.
300 River Market Ave. Wine and
beer. CC $$ 246.4876 D daily. E8
MILTON’S BEST HOT DOGS Every
so often, you just have to have a
good hot dog! The name says it all.
400 President Clinton Ave, River
Market. No alcohol. $ 799-3950 L
Mon.-Sat. E8.
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BANGKOK THAI CuISINE Get all
the staple Thai dishes at this River
Market vendor. The red and green
curries and the noodle soup stand
out, in particular. 400 President
Clinton Ave. No alcohol. CC $-$$
374-5105 L Mon.-Sat. E9
RIVERSHORE EATERY Features
hot entrees, soups, salads and
deserts. The entrees and soups
change throughout the week and
are built around local and seasonal
ingredients. 400 President Clinton
Ave, River Market. No alcohol. CC
$ 244-2326 L Mon.-Sat. E8.
BIG ON TOKYO Japanese rice
bowls with vegetables, chicken,
beef, pork, egg rolls and other
choices. 400 President Clinton
Ave. No alcohol. CC $ 375-6200
L Mon.-Sat. E9
SONNY WILLIAMS’ STEAK ROOM
Steaks, chicken and seafood in a
wonderful setting in the River Market.
Steaks are top-of-the-line, and the
lump crabmeat au gratin appetizer
is outstanding. Excellent wine list.
CC $$$ 324-2999 D Mon.-Sat. E9
WASABI Downtown sushi and
Japanese cuisine. For lunch, there’s
quick and hearty Sushi samplers.
101 Main St. Full bar. CC $$ 3740777 L Mon.-Fri. D Sat. E9
EURoPEAN/EthNIC
DuGAN’S puB The atmosphere
is great, complete with plenty of
bar seating and tables. There’s
also a fireplace to warm you up
on a cold day. The fried stuff is
good. Try the mozzarella sticks.
401 E. Third St. Full bar. CC $-$$
244-0542 LD daily. E8
STICKY FINGERZ ROCK ’N’ ROLL
CHICKEN SHACK Fingers any way
you can imagine, plus sandwiches
and burgers in a fun setting for happy
hour gatherings. Live music. 107
Commerce St. Full bar. CC $-$$
372-7707 LD Mon.-Sat. E9
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Capital Bar and Grill | Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
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Plus a wonderful menu of soups and gumbo, salads, sandwiches and
gourmet entrees selected by Executive Chef Lee Richardson
Gourmet Bar Snacks and cheeses
$8 Weekly Blue Plate Specials | Everyday $7 Chow Down Lunch
House Cured and Smoked Meats
Casual.
With that touch of Class.
Crab claws and other seafood favorites are served up with nightly
entertainment at Cajun’s Wharf.
MIDDLE EASTERN CuISINE Gyros,
falafel and souvlaki plates, as well
as hummus, tabouleh, eggplant dip
and other dishes—wonderful food
at wonderful prices. Halal meat
dishes available. 400 President
Clinton Ave. No alcohol. CC $-$$
372-1662 L Mon.-Sat. E9
sausage. Conveniently located adjacent to the Statehouse Convention
Center. 201 E. Markham St. Beer
and wine. CC $-$$ 374-3656 LD
Mon.-Sat. E9
pASTA JACK’S ITALIAN The
stuffed mushroom appetizer is pretty
killer. If you don’t have enough room
for all of that, the lunch special,
complete with salad and garlic bread,
will take care of even the biggest
cravings. 400 President Clinton
Ave, River Market. No alcohol. CC
$ 372-3700 L Mon.-Sat. E8.
uNDERGROuND Hearty, tasty
pub-style fare, including exceptional
burgers, cheesy fries, crunchy fish
and chips, and a decent Reuben.
Inviting bar with an impressive
draft beer and single-malt whiskey
selection. 500 President Clinton
Ave. Full bar. CC $-$$ 375-2537
D Mon.-Sat. E9
mEXICAN
CASA MANANA TAQuERIA
Great guacamole and garlic beans,
superlative chips and salsa (red and
green) and a good selection of fresh
seafood, plus a deck out back. 400
President Clinton Ave. Full bar. CC
$$ 372-6637 BL daily. E9
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GuSANO’S They make a tomatoey,
Chicago-style deep-dish pizza the
way it’s done in the Windy City. It
takes a little longer to come out of
the oven, but it’s worth the wait.
CC $-$$ 374-1441 LD daily. E9
DoWNtoWN
IRIANA’S Unbelievably generous
thick-crust pizza with unmatched
zest. Good salads and the grinders
are great—we recommend Italian
AmERICAN
ALL AMERICAN WINGS Their
wings are their call to fame, which are
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New-American Cuisine
from Chef Capi
Frequent winner for
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8201 Cantrell Road • Little Rock
Pavilion in the Park • 221-3330
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DAVE AND RAY’S DOWNTOWN
DINER Lunch buffet with four
choices of meats and eight veggies.
824 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol.
CC $$ 372-8816 BL Mon.-Fri. E8
served hot, mild, lemon peppered,
original, barbecued, and more.
There’s a variety of sides to choose
from, including French fries, greens,
baked beans and mac and cheese.
215 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol. CC
$-$$ 376-4000 LD Mon.-Sat. E8
DAVE’S PLACE Downtown’s
premier soup-and-sandwich lunch
stop, and a little dinner spot on Friday
night to give a creative outlet to
chef supreme David Williams. Beef,
chicken and fish are served with a
continental flair. 210 Center St. CC
$$ 372-3283 L Mon.-Fri. D Fri. E8
BEST IMPRESSIONS Soup, salads
and sandwiches are always on the
menu at the Arkansas Arts Center’s
café, and we’ve never had a bad
soup of the day. But there are also
excellent entrees like a salmon fillet
served with pasta and bell peppers.
Desserts include vanilla cheesecake
with Southern butter pecan caramel
glaze and chantilly crème. 501 E. Ninth
St. (Arkansas Arts Center). Full bar.
CC $$ 907-5946 L Sun.-Tues. E9
DAVID FAMILY KITCHEN Call it
soul food or down-home country
cooking, as the family does. Just
be sure to call us for supper when
you go. Neckbones, ribs, sturdy
cornbread, mustard greens and
the like. Desserts are exceptionally
good. 2301 Broadway St. No alcohol.
CC $$ 371-0141 BLD Sun.-Fri. F8
CAJUN’S WHARF Voted the best
seafood restaurant in the 2011
Readers Choice poll. Go with great
gumbo and oysters Bienville, and
other options like fine steaks. All
served with some of the best nightly
entertainment in town. 2400 Cantrell
Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 375-5351
D Mon.-Sat. D7
DOE’S EAT PLACE A skid-row
dive turned power brokers’ watering
hole, serving up huge steaks, great
tamales, broiled shrimp and killer
burgers at lunch. 1023 W. Markham
St. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 376-1195
LD Mon.-Fri. L Sat. E7
CAPITAL BAR & GRILL A gathering spot for locals and visitors
alike offering mouth-watering
food, swished-up Southern style
pork confit, smoky gumbo, root
vegetable pot pie and homemade
Moon Pies. Capital idea: Sit by
the big windows that look out on
Markham with an organic martini
and maybe some country pate and
pumpkin jam. 111 W. Markham St.
(inside Capital Hotel) Full bar. CC
$$ 370-7013 LD daily. E8
DOUBLETREE PLAZA BAR &
GRILL Heaping breakfast and
lunch buffets in the elegant lobby
restaurant at the Doubletree hotel.
Markham and Broadway. Full bar.
CC $$ 372-4371 BLD daily. E8
DOWNTOWN DELI A locally-owned
eatery, with big sandwiches and
lower prices than most downtown
chain competitors. Also, huge,
loaded baked potatoes, soups and
salads. 323 Center St. No alcohol.
CC $ 372-3696 BL Mon.-Fri. E8
CAPITOL BISTRO Offering breakfast
and lunch items, including quiche,
sandwiches, coffees and the like.
1401 W. Capitol Ave. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 371-9575 BL Mon.-Fri. E8
1515 CAFE This bustling, businesssuit filled breakfast and lunch spot,
just across from the state Capitol,
features old-fashioned, buffet-style
home cookin’ for a song. Inexpensive
breakfast and lunch entrées, too.
1515 W. Seventh St. No alcohol or
CC. $-$$ 376-1434 BL Mon-Fri. E7
COMMUNITY BAKERY This sunny
downtown bakery is the place to
linger over a latte, bagel and the
New York Times. And a lunchtime
dash for sandwiches is OK, too,
though it’s often packed. 1200 Main
St. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 375-7105
BLD daily. E8
FILIBUSTERS Offers an extensive Southern style lunch buffet,
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menu that includes fried chicken
and catfish, burgers. 1717 Wright
Ave. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 319-7962
LD Tue.-Sat. E8
and in the evening, the downtown
restaurant/lounge offers a relaxed
atmosphere for casual wining and
dining from an à la carte selection.
Try their mouth-watering Legacy
wings and delicious artichoke dip
while sipping on a favorite drink.
625 W. Capitol Ave. (inside Legacy
Hotel). Full bar. CC $$ 374-0100
BLD daily. E9
YANCY’S CAFETERIA Soul food
served with a Southern attitude.
1510 Wright Ave. No alcohol or
CC. $ 372-9292 LD daily. F8
YOuR MAMA’S GOOD FOOD
Now in more spacious quarters, but
still offering simple and satisfying
cafeteria food, with burgers and
more hot off the grill. 220 W. Fourth
St. No alcohol. CC $ 372-1811 BL
Mon.-Fri. E8
FRANKE’S Plate lunch spot strong
on salads and vegetables, and
perfect fried chicken on Sundays.
Capitol at Broadway. (inside Regions
Bank Building) No alcohol. CC $-$$
372-1919 LD Mon.-Fri. E8
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J & S CAFETERIA Looking for a
home-cooked breakfast or lunch
specials, then this downtown restaurant may fill the bill. Also offers
burgers from the grill or a salad
bar. 601 S. Gaines St. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 378-2206 L Mon.-Fri. E9
HANAROO SuSHI BAR One of the
few spots in downtown Little Rock
to serve sushi. With an expansive
menu, featuring largely Japanese
fare with a bit of Korean mixed
in. 205 W. Capitol Ave. Beer and
wine. CC $$ 301-7900. L Mon.-Fri.
D Mon.-Sat. E8
LASSIS INN This downtown restaurant focuses on fish—catfish,
that is. Their cream cheese pound
cake is as tasty as their catfish. 518
E. 27th St. Beer and wine. CC $$
372-8714 LD Tue.-Sat. F9
NEW FuN REE Reliable staples,
plenty of hot and spicy options
and dependable delivery. 418 W.
Seventh St. No alcohol. CC $ 6646657 LD Mon.-Sat. E9
SANDY’S HOMEpLACE CAFE
Specializing home style buffet, with
two meats and seven vegetables to
choose from. It’s all-you-can-eat.
1710 E. 15th St. No alcohol or CC.
$ 375-3216 L Mon.-Fri. E10
BARBECUE
SIMS BAR-B-QuE Good spare
ribs, sandwiches, beef, half and
whole chicken and an addictive
vinegar-mustard-brown sugar sauce
unique for this part of the country.
2415 Broadway St. Beer. CC $-$$
372-6868 LD Mon.-Sat. E8
SpORTS pAGE Perhaps the largest,
juiciest, most flavorful burger in town.
Grilled turkey and hot cheese on
sourdough gets praise, too. Lunch
specials. 414 Louisiana St. Full
bar. CC $ 372-1642 L Mon.-Fri. E8
EURoPEAN/EthNIC
ASHLEY’S Perfect seafood, unusual
ingredients, careful cooking and
gorgeous presentation make it a
feast for eyes, mind and stomach.
The power breakfast crowd can
go for chocolate French toast or
buckwheat sourdough pancakes,
among other upscale takes on
humble morning foods. Lunch is
a prix fixe affair from a shorter, but
interesting menu full of creative
ideas. Incredible wine list. 111 W.
Markham St. (inside Capital Hotel).
Full bar. CC $$$ 374-7474 BLD
Mon.-Sat. B Sun. E9
SuFFICIENT GROuNDS An allare-welcome kind of place offering
pizza, wraps and quiches. Great
coffee, good bagels and pastries,
too. Two downtown locations:
124 W. Capital Ave., 372-1009,
E8; and 425 W. Capitol Ave.
(inside Metropolitan Tower), E8.
No alcohol. CC $-$$ BL Mon.-Fri.
until 4 p.m.
WEETHEE’S pLACE A tasty
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Pork Osso Bucco is a popular entree at the Red Door in Riverdale.
way to go—fresh, hot pizza, fully
loaded with ingredients, brought
hot to your table, all for a low price.
The dessert pizzas rock. 12th and
Center. No alcohol. CC $ 372-6004
L Mon.-Fri. E8
LuLAV Kosher California/Sephardicstyle eatery (West Coast meets
ancestral Jewish cooking from
Spain and Southern Europe) and
the delicious flavors are like none
you’ll experience anywhere in the
city. Good fish, veal matzo ball
soup, daring salads and more.
220A W. 6th St. Full Bar. CC $$-$$$
374-5100 BL Mon.-Fri. D daily. E8
OW pIZZA Serves up good pizzas
in a variety of ways, sandwiches,
big salads and a various pastas
and appetizer breads. 1706 W.
Third St. Beer and wine. CC $-$$
374-5504 LD daily. E8
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CApRICCIO GRILL ITALIAN
STEAKHOuSE Large portions
are the rule here. Steaks, soups
and seafood are good choices. 3
Statehouse Plaza (inside Peabody
Hotel). Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 399-8000
BLD daily. E8
pIZZA HuT Whether looking for
hand-tossed, personal, stuffed or
multi-grain crusts and a variety of
toppings and sauces, this national
chain fills the bill. Also offers wings
and pasta dishes. 913 McMath
LD daily. E8
CIAO Casual yet elegant bistro
tucked into a downtown storefront.
The fine pasta and seafood dishes,
ambiance and overall charm combine
to make it a relaxing, enjoyable,
affordable choice. 405 W. Seventh
St. Full bar. CC $$ 372-0238 L
Mon.-Fri. D Tue.-Sat. E8
uS pIZZA AND SALAD EXpRESS
A downtown offshoot off the original
with a distilled menu that includes
pizza, salad and sandwiches. Call
in pizza orders ahead of arrival.
402 S. Louisiana St. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 374-5561 L Mon.-Fri. E9
LARRY’S pIZZA The buffet is the
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Enjoy eclectic New American cuisine in one
of Little Rock’s most romantic restaurants.
Home of Arkansas’ most diverse award winning wine list.
3000 Kavanaugh • Located in Hillcrest area
603-9630 • Mon-Fri 11-2 • Mon-Sat 5:30-10
Mon-Tues $24.50 for your choice of three courses
Wed-Thur 20% off wine by the bottle
Fri-Sat $2 off Martinis from 5:30-7:30
www.AcadiaHillcrest.com
An Exotic Culinary
Experience for the
Mind,
Body,
& Soul
LUNCH 11AM - 2PM • DINNER 5PM - 10PM
501.374.5100 • 220 WEST 6TH STREET, LITTLE ROCK
See Menus At www.lulaveatery.com
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VINO’S Great rock ’n’ roll club is
also a fantastic pizzeria with huge
calzones and always improving
home-brewed beers. 923 W. Seventh St. Beer and wine. CC $-$$
375-8466 LD daily. E7
far from its country roots, whether
Italian, Spanish or Arkie. “Gourmet
plate lunches” are good, as is
Sunday brunch. 3519 Old Cantrell
Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 663-4666
L Sun.-Fri. D daily. D8
mEXICAN
MADDIE’S pLACE A broad
selection of familiar Cajun-Creole
staples—all well-prepared and
reasonably priced. Among the
highlights: po’ boys made on the
same bread, and with the same
care, as most of New Orleans’
most revered joints, gooey bread
pudding and chicken-andouille
gumbo with a lusciously dark roux.
1615 Rebsamen Park Rd. Full Bar
CC $$ 660-4040 LD Tue.-Sat. E2
JuANITA’S Menu includes a variety
of combination entrée choices—
enchiladas, tacos, flautas, shrimp
burritos and such—plus creative
salads and other dishes. And of
course the “Blue Mesa” cheese
dip. 1300 Main St. Full bar. CC $$
372-1228 L Mon.-Fri. D Mon.-Sat. E8
RIVERDAlE
AmERICAN
RED DOOR A relative newcomer to
Riverdale, this restaurant features
sophisticated modern Southern
cuisine—steaks, seafood, hearty
soups and creative salads. 3701
Old Cantrell Rd. Full bar. CC $$
666-8482 L Mon.-Fri. D daily. D7
BRAVE NEW RESTAuRANT The
food’s great, portions huge and the
prices reasonable. Diners can look
into the open kitchen and watch the
culinary geniuses at work slicing and
dicing and sauteeing. It’s great fun,
and the fish is special. Owner and
chef Peter Brave was voted the
best chef in town. 2300 Cottondale
Lane. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 663-2677
L Mon.-Fri. D Mon.-Sat. D8
TOWN puMp Daily soup specials
at lunch and a dependable burger,
plus tasty bar food. Now offering
outdoor seating.1321 Rebsamen
Park Rd. Full bar. CC $-$$ 6639802 LD Mon.-Sat. D6
BuFFALO GRILL The great, crispyoff-the-griddle cheeseburger and
hand-cut fries star at this familyfriendly stop. The original is back
in full force in Riverdale with a
spacious deck. 1611 Rebsamen
Park Rd. Full bar. CC $-$$ 2969535 LD daily. D6
AsIAN
SHOGuN JApANESE STEAKHOuSE AND SuSHI BAR The
chefs will dazzle you, as will the
variety of tasty stir-fry combinations
and the sushi bar. Usually crowded
at night. 2815 Cantrell Rd. Full bar.
CC $$-$$$ 666-7070 LD daily. D7
DIXIE CAFE Abundant inexpensive
vegetable choices that are wholesome and satisfying, with meats
and fresh rolls to match. A great
place for the whole family. 1301
Rebsamen Park Rd. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 663-9336 LD daily. D6
BARBECUE
CROSS-EYED pIG Huge portions
of marvelous barbecue, including
amazingly tender pulled-pork;
lean-and-meaty, fall-off-the-bone
ribs; and crusty-brown, juicy halfchickens. 1701 Rebsamen Park
Rd. Full bar. CC $$ 265-0000 LD
Mon.-Sat. D5
FADED ROSE The Cajun-inspired
menu seldom disappoints. Steaks
and soaked salads are legendary.
A local favorite for many years.
1619 Rebsamen Park Rd. Full bar.
CC $$-$$$ 663-9734 LD daily. E2
WHOLE HOG CAFE The pulledpork shoulder is a classic, the back
ribs are worthy of their many blue
ribbons, all served with a six-pack
of sauces for all tastes. The beef
LOCA LuNA Grilled meats, seafood
and pasta dishes that never stray
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Located at the corner of 3rd & Rock St. in the River Market District
401 East Third, Little Rock • 501-244-0542 • www.duganspublr.com
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Happy Hour 4-7p.m• Kitchen open till midnight.
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Artfully prepared dessert at Cafe Bossa Nova in Hillcrest.
brisket is fine and cooked the way
Texans like it. World and state
barbecue cook-off champion. 2516
Cantrell Rd. Beer and wine. CC
$-$$ 664-5025 LD Mon.-Sat. D7
hIllCREst
AmERICAN
ACADIA A jewel of a restaurant
in Hillcrest. Wonderful soups and
fish dishes. Extensive wine list.
On Mondays and Tuesdays get
three courses for $24.50. It’s a
bargain. 3000 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 603-9630 D
Mon.-Fri. D6
ItAlIAN
pIZZA CAFÉ Thin, crunchy pizza
with just a dab of tomato sauce and
plenty of toppings covered with
gooey cheese. Draft beer—frosty
and generous—is appealing on the
open-air deck. 1517 Rebsamen
Park Rd. Beer and wine. CC $$
664-6133 LD daily. D6
FERNEAu Great seafood, among
other things, is served at the Ice
House Revival in Hillcrest. 2601
Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. CC $$$
603-9208 D Tue.-Sat. D7
and pasta dishes. 2516 Cantrell
Rd. No alcohol. CC $ 228-7000
LD daily. F6
SO RESTAuRANT BAR Call it a
French brasserie with a sleek, but
not fussy American finish. Everything
from salads and sandwiches to a
four-course prix fixe menu. Open
as late as 2 a.m. on Thursday and
Friday nights. Wine selection is broad
and choice. 3610 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 663-1464 LD
Mon.-Sat. BR Sun. D6
mEXICAN
LA HACIENDA Creative, freshtasting entrées and traditional
favorites, all painstakingly prepared
in a festive atmosphere. Great taco
salad, nachos, and maybe the best
fajitas around. 3024 Cantrell Rd. Full
bar. CC $-$$ 661-0600 LD daily. D7
THE HOuSE Delicious gourmet
burgers and sandwiches. Cheap
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Owned
OPeRAted
LOCALLy
And
International selection of
coffee beans, ground to order
All your favorite coffee and
tea drinks
Sandwiches, salads, soups
Breakfast and smoothies
Mon - Sat 7am - 6pm
Sun 9am - 4pm
In the River Market on the way to the Clinton Library.
Corner of President Clinton Ave and Ottenheimer Plaza.
501-376-2326
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beer and good coffee in a quiet,
relaxed setting. 722 N. Palm St.
Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 663-4500
D daily. BR Sun.-Sat. D6
because of a spicy garlic white
sauce that’s offered as an alternative to the traditional red sauce.
Good bread, too. Delivery available. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer
and wine. CC $-$$ 664-2239 LD
Tue.-Sun. D7
VIEuX CARRE A pleasant spot in
Hillcrest with specialty salads, steak
and seafood. The soup of the day
is a good bet. At lunch, the menu
includes an all-vegetable sandwich
and a half-pound cheeseburger.
2721 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. CC
$$-$$$ 663-1196 LD Mon.-Fri. D
Sat. BR Sun. D6
u.S. pIZZA Crispy thin-crust pizzas,
frosty beers and heaping salads
drowned in creamy dressing. A
meal on the patio is sure to please
when the weather’s is good. 2710
Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and wine.
CC $-$$ 663-2198 LD daily. D6
EURoPEAN/EthNIC
CAFE BOSSA NOVA What started
as a small café in Hillcrest has grown
to offer a mouthwatering array of
traditional Brazilian café house
cuisine, including their signature
cheese bread, black beans and
rice, and beef, fish, chicken and
vegan entrees. Great coffees and
desserts, too. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Beer and wine. CC $$ 614-6682
LD Tue.-Sat. Sun. BR D7
mEXICAN
CIAO BACI The focus is on fine
dining in this casually elegant Hillcrest bungalow, and many come for
the comfortable lounge that serves
specialty drinks until 2 a.m. nightly.
605 N. Beechwood St. Full bar.
CC $$$ 603-0238 D Mon.-Sat. D7
AppLE SpICE JuNCTION A
chain sandwich and salad spot
with sit-down lunch space and a
vibrant box lunch catering business. A wide range of options
and quick service. Order online
via applespice.com. 2000 S.
University Ave. No alcohol. CC
$-$$ 663-7008 L Mon.-Fri. F5
CANON GRILL Creative appetizers
come in huge quantities, and the
varied main-course menu rarely
disappoints. 2811 Kavanaugh
Blvd. Full bar. CC $$ 664-2068
LD daily. D7
mIDtoWN
AmERICAN
LEO’S GREEK CASTLE Wonderful Mediterranean food—gyros or
platters, falafel and tabouleh—plus
dependable hamburgers, ham
sandwiches, steak platters and
BLTs. 2925 Kavanaugh Blvd. No
alcohol. CC. $-$$ 666-7414 BLD
Mon.-Sat. BR Sun. E7
BEV & GuY’S FISH & CHICKEN
Seating is limited to eight, so customers might want to consider the
carry-out option. This restaurant
specializes in fried catfish fillets
and chicken and all the trimmings.
3319 John Barrow Rd. No alcohol
or CC. $ 224-2981 L Mon.-Sat. D
Fri.-Sat. E4
ROSALIA’S FAMILY BAKERY
Specialty Brazilian breads as well as
“just about anything” you’d expect to
find at a bakery—baguettes, cakes
and cookies along with challah,
rye, savory, white and whole grain
breads. Full coffee bar, limited lunch
items. 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. No
alcohol. CC $-$$ 319-7035 Open
daily. D6
BOuLEVARD BREAD CO. Fresh
bread, fresh pastries, wide selection
of cheeses, meats, side dishes—all
superb. Good coffee, too. Inside
UAMS. 4301 W. Markham St. No
alcohol. CC $-$$$ 526-6661 BLD
Mon.-Sat. E6
ItAlIAN
GRAND CAFÉ Offering an eclectic blend of American and ethnic
cuisine using only the freshest
DAMGOODE pIES A somewhat
different pizza place, largely
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ingredients prepared by their outstanding culinary staff and served
by the friendliest people in town.
925 S. University Ave. (inside Hilton
LR Metro Center) Full bar. CC $-$$
664-5020 BLD daily. F5
darn good, as are the “corn fritters,”
which really are fried cornbread
hunks studded with corn. 2900
S. University Ave. No alcohol. CC
$-$$ 562-3474 LD Tue.-Sat. F5
ZACK’S pLACE Expertly prepared
home cooking and huge, smoky
burgers. 1400 S. University Ave.
Full bar. CC $$ 664-6444 LD
Mon.-Sat. E5
INTERNATIONAL HOuSE OF
pANCAKES (IHOP) continues to
please with its breakfast, lunch
and dinner menus. Good, hot
or cold, and fast—whether it’s 4
a.m. or 4 p.m. 101 N. University
Ave. No alcohol. CC $$ 664-2014
BLD daily D5
AsIAN
CHI’S TOO A huge menu spans
the Chinese provinces and offers a
few twists on the usual local offerings, plus there’s authentic Hong
Kong dim sum. 5110 W. Markham
St. Beer. CC $$-$$$ 604-7777 LD
Mon.-Sat. E7
JOuBERT’S TAVERN Local
beer and wine haunt that serves
Polish sausage and other bar
foods. Nightly happy hour from
2 to 6 p.m. Pool tables and dart
boards for an evening of fun, or
join league play. 7303 W. 12th St.
Beer and wine. CC $-$$ 664-9953.
LD Mon.-Sat. E4
FORBIDDEN CITY This Park Plaza
staple has fast, friendly service,
offering up good lo mein at lunch,
and Cantonese and Hunan dishes.
Markham and University. Beer and
wine. CC $-$$ 663-9099 LD daily. E5
McALISTERS DELI Hefty deli
sandwiches with good, no-nonsense
cold cuts, quality breads and
a large selection of meats and
cheeses. 9700 N. Rodney Parham
Rd. No alcohol. CC $$ 537-4848
LD daily. D3.
pEI WEI Sort of a miniature P.F.
Chang’s, but it’s fun and offers all
the Chang favorites we like, such
as the crisp honey shrimp, Dan Dan
noodles and Pad Thai. You order
from the cashier, get your own tea,
silverware and fortune cookies,
and they bring you piping hot food
to your cozy table. Markham and
University. Wine and beer. CC $-$$
280-9423 LD daily. E5
OYSTER BAR Gumbo, red beans
and rice (all you can eat Mondays),
peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters on the
half shell. Good po’ boys. 3003 W.
Markham St. Beer and wine. CC
$-$$ 666-7100 LD Mon.-Sat. E7
BARBECUE
RED LOBSTER A crowd favorite
with fried and sautéed shrimp and
other seafood. 8407 W. Markham
St. Full bar. CC $$ 224-0940 LD
daily. D4
vinegar-mustard-brown sugar
sauce unique for this part of
the country. 1307 John Barrow
Rd. Beer. CC $-$$ 224-2057 LD
Mon.-Sat. E4
SALuT! Pleasantly quirky menu
here — rosemary barbecued shrimp
on seared polenta, gnocchi in a
cream sauce with asparagus and
red onion, short ribs ravioli and
shrimp and grits. Patio dining.
1501 N. University Ave. Full bar.
CC $$-$$$ 660-4200 L Mon.-Fri.
D Tue.-Sun. D5
EURoPEAN/EthNIC
LAYLA’S HALAL Delicious Mediterranean fare—gyros, falafel,
shawarma, kabobs, hummus and
babaganush—that has a devoted
following. All meat is slaughtered
according to Islamic dietary law. 9501
N. Rodney Parham Rd. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 227-7272 LD daily. D2
SIMpLY NAJIYYAH’S FISHBOAT
AND MORE The catfish is pretty
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MASALA GRILL AND TEAHOuSE
A delicious traditional Pakistani buffet,
plus menu items like a chicken tikka
wrap (marinated broiled chicken rolled
in naan) and a chutney burger. 9108
CC $$ 414-0643 D Tue.-Sat. BR
Sat.-Sun. D2
cooked. 207 N. University Ave.
Full bar. CC. $$-$$$ 280-0407
LD daily. D5
VEGGIE DELI Vegetarian, fast food
and authentic Indian deli. 9112 N.
Rodney Parham Rd. No alcohol.
CC 221-9977 LD Tue.-Sun. D3
RIVIERA MAYA Mexican fare
with portions on the large side.
801 Fairpark Blvd. Full bar. CC $$
663-4800 LD daily. F6
ItAlIAN
SENOR TEQuILA Authentic dishes
with great service and prices, and
maybe the best margarita in town.
2000 S. University Ave. Full bar. CC
$$660-4413 LD daily. F5
EL CHICO Hearty, standard TexMex served in huge portions. 1315
Breckenridge Dr. Full bar. CC $$
224-2550 LD daily. C3
GRADY’S pIZZAS AND SuBS
Pizza features a pleasing blend of
cheeses rather than straight mozzarella. The grinder is a classic, the
chef’s salad huge and tasty. 6801
W. 12th St. Beer and wine. CC $-$$
663-1918 LD daily. E5
hEIGhts
pIZZA D’ACTION Some of the best
pizza in town, a marriage of thin,
crispy crust with a hefty ingredient load. Also, good appetizers
and salads, pasta, sandwiches
and killer plate lunches. 2919 W.
Markham St. Full bar. CC $$ 6665403 LD daily. E7
AmERICAN
and pasta dishes. 2912 S. University
LD daily. F6
BuRGE’S TuRKEYS AND HAMS
Famous for their smoked turkeys
and hams, but they also serve up
tasty catfish and homemade fried
pies. The turkey salad sandwich has
made a name for itself. Their meats
make a nice souvenir to mail order
to friends. 5620 R St. No alcohol.
CC $$ 666-1660 LD Mon.-Sat. D5
BOuLEVARD BREAD CO. Fresh
bread, pastries, wide selection of
cheeses, meats, side dishes—all
superb. Good coffee, too. A local
early morning gathering spot. 1920
N. Grant St. No alcohol. CC $-$$$
663-5951 BLD Mon.-Sat. C6
drowned in creamy dressing. Two
midtown locations: 3307 Fair Park
Blvd., 565-6580, F6; and 9300 N.
Rodney Parham Rd., 224-6300, D3.
Beer and wine. CC $-$$ LD daily.
BY THE GLASS A broad but not
ridiculously large list is studded with
interesting, diverse selections and
uniformly reasonable prices. The
food focus is on high-end items
that pair well with wine—olives,
hummus, cheese, bread and meats
and sausages. 5713 Kavanaugh
Blvd. Beer and wine. CC $$ 6639463 D Mon.-Sat. D6
mEXICAN
CANTINA LAREDO This is gourmet
Mexican food, a step up from what
you’d expect from a real cantina,
from the modern minimal décor
to the well-prepared entrees.
We can vouch for the enchilada
Veracruz and the carne asada y
huevos, both with tasty sauces and
high quality ingredients perfectly
CHEERS IN THE HEIGHTS Offers
good burgers and sandwiches, with
vegetarian choices and salads at
lunch, and fish specials and good
steaks in the evening. An intimate
neighborhood restaurant where the
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Authentic Japanese Cuisine
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wine list is emphasized. 2010 N.
Van Buren St. Full bar. CC $$-$$$
663-5937 LD Mon.-Sat. D6
5510 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. CC
$$-$$$ 663-5355 LD Mon.-Fri. D
Mon.-Sat. D6
RED MANGO National yogurt and
smoothie chain whose tasty appeal
is best described with adjectives like
“all-natural,” “non-fat,” “gluten-free”
and “probiotic.” 5621 Kavanaugh
Blvd. No alcohol. CC $ 663-2500
Open daily. D6
u.S. pIZZA Crispy thin-crust
pizzas, frosty beers and heaping
salads drowned in creamy dressing. Outdoor dining available. 5524
Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and wine.
CC $-$$ 664-7071 LD daily. D7
ZAZA A spin-off of the Boulevard
Bread Co., this contemporary
Heights café would be right at
home in Naples with the espresso
machine, the tempting display
of smooth and soft gelato in all
the required flavors (pistachio,
gianduia) and a wood-fired pizza
over turning out textbook Italian
’za with gorgeous blistered crusts
and a light topping of choice and
tempting ingredients. Family-styled
grilled steaks and shrimps, paired
with the call-your-own-ingredient
salads. Don’t miss the fabulously
rich dessert bars, presuming you
can resist the gelato. Voted the best
vegetarian restaurant in Little Rock.
5600 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and
wine. CC $$ 661-9292 LD daily. D6
SCALLIONS Reliably good food,
great desserts, pleasant atmosphere,
agile service—a solid lunch spot.
5110 Kavanaugh Blvd. Beer and wine.
CC $$ 666-6468 L Mon.-Sat. D6
AsIAN
FANTASTIC CHINA The food is
fresh and delicious, the presentation beautiful, the menu distinctive
and the service perfect. Voted best
Chinese restaurant in the 2011
Readers Choice poll. 1900 N. Grant
St. Full bar. CC $-$$ 663-8999 LD
daily. D6
SuSHI CAFE Impressive, upscale
sushi menu with other delectable
house specialties like tuna tataki,
fried soft shell crab, Kobe beef and,
believe it or not, the Toyko cowboy
burger. Voted best Japanese restaurant in the 2011 Readers Choice
poll. 5823 Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar.
CC $$-$$$ 663-9888 LD Mon.-Fri.
D Sat.-Sun. D6
CANtREll RoAD
AmERICAN
ARKANSAS BuRGER CO. Really
good burgers, fries and shakes,
plus a great Greek salad and other
entrées. 7410 Cantrell Rd. Beer
and wine. CC $$ 663-0600 LD
Tue.-Sat. D5
EURoPEAN/EthNIC
TERRY’S RESTAuRANT A true
French-style bistro has come to
town replete with imported tables
and chairs. The menu features many
of the country’s classics from roast
chicken to duck confit and assorted
cheeses for dessert. Voted as one
of the best new restaurants in the
2011 Readers Choice poll. 5018
Kavanaugh Blvd. Full bar. CC $$$
663-4152 L Mon.-Fri. D Tue.-Sat. D6
BAR LOuIE This chain’s first
Arkansas location features a
something-for-everyone menu so
broad and varied there is sure to be
something to suit any palate. Open
for late night dining. 11525 Cantrell
Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 228-0444
LD daily. BR Sat.-Sun. B1
ItAlIAN
BONEFISH GRILL Voted among
the best seafood restaurants in
Little Rock, this Florida-based
chain offers the deep-sea version
of the Outback experience in a
dressier setting with a convivial
bar. A half-dozen or more types
CAFE pREGO Dependable entrées
of pasta, pork and the like, plus
great sauces, fresh mixed greens
and delicious dressings, crispcrunchy-cold gazpacho and tempting
desserts in a comfy bistro setting.
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The Freshest
Chinese Cuisine
In Town!
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK
1900 N. GRANT n HEIGHTS n 501.663.8999
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Discover Nuevo Latino Cuisine and Central American inspired
entrees at Capi’s at Pleasant Ridge Town Center.
bar. CC $$-$$$ 868-7600 LD
Mon.-Sat. B1
of fresh fish filets are offered daily,
grilled (perfectly in our experience)
over a wood fire. Several sauces
are available, but the fish is good
enough on its own. Shrimp,
mussels and scallops star on the
appetizer list and there’s plenty of
meat and chicken for those who
resist seafood. Key lime pie is the
perfect sweet/tart finish. 11525
Cantrell Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$
228-0356 D daily. B2
CApI’S Nuevo Latino Cuisine featuring tasty tamales, enchiladas and
Central American inspired entrees.
Great desserts, too. 11525 Cantrell
Rd. Full bar. CC $-$$ 225-9600
LD daily. B2
CHEEBuRGER CHEEBuRGER
Premium black Angus cheeseburgers, in five different sizes, ranging
from the Classic (5.5 ounces) to the
Pounder (20 ounces), and nine cheese
options. For sides, milkshakes and
golden-fried onion rings are the way
to go. 11525 Cantrell Rd. No alcohol.
CC $$ 490-2433 LD daily. B2
BuFFALO WILD WINGS A sports
bar on steroids with numerous
big screen TVs and a menu full of
thirst-inducing items. The wings,
which can be slathered with one of
14 sauces, are the star attraction
and can become addictive. 14800
Cantrell Rd. Full bar. CC $$ 8685279 LD daily. B1
CRAZEE’S COOL CAFÉ Good
burgers, daily plate specials and
bar food amid pool tables and TVs.
7626 Cantrell Rd. Full bar. CC $-$$
221-9696 LD Mon.-Sat. C4
CApERS It’s never been better,
with as good a wine list as any
in the area, and a menu that
covers a lot of ground—seafood,
steaks, pasta—and does it all
well. 14502 Cantrell Rd. Full
IZZY’S It’s bright, clean and casual,
with a snappy service team serving up sandwiches and fries, fresh
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501.868.7600
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TROpICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Besides the 45 different smoothies
on the menu, the cafe also serves
good wraps and sandwiches (many
are spicy), salads, healthy drinks
and “tortizzas.” Long line at lunch
but it moves fast. 12911 Cantrell
Rd. No alcohol. CC $-$$ 224-1113
BLD daily. E2
salads, pasta about a dozen ways,
hand-rolled tamales and (dinner
only) brick oven pizzas. Wholesome,
all-American food prepared with
care. Just off Cantrell Road. 5601
Ranch Dr. Beer and wine. CC $-$$
868-4311 LD Mon.-Sat. B2
OZARK COuNTRY RESTAuRANT Football-sized omelets
filled with the same marvelous
smoked meats and cheeses that
are heaped on sandwiches at
lunch. Great biscuits and gravy,
bacon, home-style potatoes and
a daily plate lunch special to boot.
One block off Cantrell Road. 202
Keightley Dr. No alcohol. CC $-$$
663-7319 BL Tue.-Sun. C4
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EASTERN FLAMES An authentic Japanese restaurant, serving
sushi and choice items from the
hibachi. 7710 Cantrell Rd. Beer,
sake and wine. CC $$ 227-7222
DL Mon.-Sat. C4
GINA’S CHINESE KITCHEN AND
SuSHI BAR A broad and strong
sushi menu with a manageable and
delectable selection of Chinese standards. 14524 Cantrell Rd. Wine and
beer. CC $-$$ 868-7775 LD daily. D3
pANERA BREAD This west Little
Rock bakery/café, serves freshlybaked breads, bagels and pastries
every morning. Choose from a full
line of espresso beverages. But
they’re much more than a bakery,
they offer a full menu of sandwiches
from their signature breads, handtossed salads and hearty soups.
11525 Cantrell Rd. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 227-0222 BLD daily. B2
HuNAN ORIENTAL CuISINE Old
favorites such as orange beef or
chicken and Hunan green beans
are still prepared with care in very
nice surroundings. 11610 Pleasant
Ridge Dr. Full bar. CC $$ 223-9966
LD daily. B2
puRpLE COW Great for kids and
adults alike. Voted by readers as
number one for kids, the restaurant
and its 1950s fare—cheeseburgers,
chili dogs, thick milk shakes—are
sure to please. Outdoor patio dining
available. 8026 Cantrell Rd. Full
bar. CC $-$$ 221-3555 LD daily.
BR Sat. C4
NEW STAR’S CHINESE FOOD
Traditional and tasty Chinese fare,
offering a variety of meat, rice and
noodle dishes. Try the beef and
broccoli with brown sauce. 2817
Cantrell Rd. No alcohol. CC $-$$
280-0022 LD daily. C4
OSAKA JApANESE RESTAuRANT
Fine-dining Japanese dishes and a
well-stocked sushi bar. Just off Cantrell
Road. 5501 Ranch Dr. Beer and
wine. CC $$ 868-3688 LD daily. B1
TRIO’S Voted Best Overall Restaurant
in the 2011 Readers Choice poll,
this restaurant employs favorite
recipes from a bygone Little Rock
hotel and combines it with experimental fusion cooking and choice
ingredients. For lunch, you can’t go
wrong with custom sandwiches, the
Peck Special salad or Trio’s chicken
salad. The shrimp enchiladas and
voodoo pasta at dinner and the
monumentally rich list of tempting
desserts keep diners coming back
year after year. 8201 Cantrell Rd.
Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 221-3330 LD
Mon.-Sat. C4
SAIGON CuISINE Traditional
Vietnamese entrées with Thai and
Chinese selections. Be sure to try
the authentic and delicious pho
soups and an extra thumps up for
the spring rolls. 6805 Cantrell Rd.
LD Tue.-Sat. D5
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RESTAuRANT This Turkish eatery
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LARRY’S pIZZA The buffet is the
way to go—fresh, hot pizza, fully
loaded with ingredients, brought
hot to your table, all for a low price.
12911 Cantrell Rd. No alcohol. CC
$ 224-8804. LD daily. B1
offers tasty kebabs and great starters. The red pepper hummus is a
winner. So are the cigar pastries.
Possibly the best Turkish coffee in
Central Arkansas. 11525 Cantrell
Rd. No alcohol. CC $$-$$$ 2239332 LD daily. B2
NYpD pIZZA Plenty of tasty choices
in the obvious New York police-like
setting, but it’s fun. Only the pizza is
cheesy, and personal pizzas come
in impressive combinations. Baked
ziti, salads and more are also available. Just off Cantrell Road. 6015
Chenonceau Blvd. Beer and wine.
CC $$ 868-3911 LD daily. B1
TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE For a
taste of the Mediterranean visit
Taziki’s and enjoy a wide variety
of gyros, which are made with
100 percent shaved lamb, and
other Greek sandwiches. Plenty
of Greek sides, including pasta,
salads and Dolmades (grape leaves
with seasoned rice) and more. Sit
back and enjoy a long happy hour
that lasts from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
8200 Cantrell Rd. Beer and wine.
CC $-$$ 227-8291 LD daily. C4
OW pIZZA Serves up good pizzas
in a variety of ways, sandwiches,
big salads and a various pastas
and appetizer breads. Just off
Cantrell Road. 8201 Ranch Blvd.
LD daily. B1
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CARINO’S COuNTRY ITALIAN
A homey-chain joint, from the
same people who brought you
Macaroni Grill, offering irresistible
Italian bread and affordable, tasty,
substantial lunches and dinners.
11600 Pleasant Ridge Rd. Full
bar. CC $$ 225-3434 LD daily. B1
and pasta dishes. 14710 Cantrell
LD daily. B1
different pizza place, largely because
of a spicy garlic white sauce that’s
offered as an alternative to the
traditional red sauce. Good bread,
too. Voted Best Pizza in this year’s
Readers Choice poll. Delivery available. 6706 Cantrell Rd. Beer and
wine. CC 664-2239 LD Tue.-Sun. D4
THE pIZZA JOINT Looking for a
mid-western flavor or a little California flare, this west Little Rock
pizzeria offers cracker-thin crusts
with a tempting variety of traditional
or nontraditional toppings. Just off
Cantrell Road. 5100 Stones Rd.
D Mon.-Thur. L Fri.-Sun. B2
GRAFFITI’S The casually chic and
ever-popular Italian-flavored bistro
avoids the rut with daily specials
and careful menu tinkering. Serves
up one of the best martinis in town.
7811 Cantrell Rd. Full bar. CC
$$-$$$ 224-9079 D Mon.-Sat. C4
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BLuE COAST BuRRITO You
will become a lover of fish tacos
here, but there are plenty of other
fresh coastal Mex choices served
up cafeteria style in “cool” surroundings. Don’t miss the Baja
fruit tea. 14810 Cantrell Rd. Beer.
CC $ 868-3770 LD Mon.-Sat.
L Sun B1
JIM’S RAZORBACK pIZZA Great
pizza served up in a family-friendly,
sports-themed environment. Special
Saturday and Sunday brunch served
from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Flat-screen TVs
throughout and even a cage for
shooting basketballs and playing ping
pong. 16101 Cantrell Rd. Beer and
wine. CC $$ 868-3250 LD daily. B1
CASA MANANA Great guacamole
and garlic beans, superlative chips
and salsa (red and green) and a
good selection of fresh seafood.
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Delicious seafood and award-winning steaks at Sonny Williams’
Steak Room in the River Market District.
ARTHuR’S pRIME STEAKHOuSE
Restaurateur Jerry Barakat brings
the classic New York steakhouse
formula to Chenal Valley. The main
event is prime beef, or even more
expensive Australian wagyu beef.
The steak’s crusty on the outside,
just right on the inside. There’s a
wide choice of seafood, too. The
truffle fries are spectacular. Good
wine list. 27 Rahling Circle. Full bar.
CC $$$ 821-1848 D Mon.-Sat. D1
Two locations: 6820 Cantrell Rd.,
280-9888, D5; and 18321 Cantrell
Rd., 868-8822, A1. Full bar. CC $$
BLD daily.
MEXICO CHIQuITO Hearty platters
of boldly spiced, inexpensive food
holds its own with the “authentic”
joints. 13924 Cantrell Rd. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 217-0700 LD daily. B2
14524 Cantrell Rd. Full bar. CC $$
868-7642 LD daily. B2
ATHLETIC CLuB What could
be mundane fare gets delightful
twists and embellishments here.
Embassy Suites Hotel. 11301
Financial Centre Pkwy. Full bar.
CC $$-$$$ 312-9000 LD daily. E3
WEst lIttlE RoCk
AmERICAN
B-SIDE The little breakfast place
in the former party room of Lilly’s
DimSum Then Some turns tradition
on its ear, offering French toast
wrapped in bacon on a stick, a
must-have dish called “biscuit
mountain” and beignets with lemon
curd. Top notch cheese grits, too.
11121 Rodney Parham Road. CC
$$ 554-0914. B daily. D3
ALLEY OOpS This restaurant
at Creekwood Plaza (near the
Kanis-Bowman intersection) is
a neighborhood gathering spot
serving plate lunches, burgers and
homemade desserts. 11900 Kanis
Rd. Full bar. CC $-$$ 221-9400 LD
Mon.-Sat. E2
AppLEBEE’S A vast menu of
burgers, sandwiches, salads,
pastas and appetizers, served in
a pleasant setting. 12110 Chenal
Pkwy. Full bar. CC $$ 954-8444
LD daily. E2
BLACK ANGuS Charcoal-grilled
burgers, hamburger steaks and
steaks proper are the big draws
at this local institution. 10907 N.
Rodney Parham Rd. No alcohol.
CC $ 228-7800 LD Mon.-Sat. D3
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Café Bossa Nova
2701 Kavanaugh Blvd, Ste. 105
Little Rock
501-614-NOVA (6682)
Tue - Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sunday Brunch: 10:30am - 2pm
Monday Closed
Gluten Free & Vegetarian Dishes Available
Rosalia and dan MonRoe have opened a bakeRy in
the Hillcrest community, right next door to Café
Bossa Nova, serving baked breads, confections,
desserts, pies, and cakes to order.
CoMpliMenting the
is a full coffee bar
featuring imported coffees
from Dean’s Beans, a Fair
Trade distributor.
bakeRy
2701 Kavanaugh Blvd – Next to Café Bossa Nova – 501-319-7035
Mon - Sat: 7am -6pm – Sunday: 8am - 2pm
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fish in between. 2602 S. Shackleford
Rd. Full bar CC $$-$$$ 312-1616
LD daily. E3
BOBBY’S COUNTRY COOKIN’
One of the better lunch plates in
the area—maybe the best fried
chicken and pot roast around,
and a changing daily casserole
and tasty homemade pies. 301
N. Shackleford Rd. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 224-9500 L Mon.-Fri. D3
CRACKER BARREL Good, wholesome and filling breakfast, lunch
and supper at this family favorite
that offers the opportunity for you
to order hearty breakfast fare even
at dinnertime. 2618 S. Shackleford
BLD daily. F3
BUFFALO GRILL The great, crispyoff-the-griddle cheeseburger and
hand-cut fries star at this familyfriendly stop. 400 N. Bowman
Rd. Full bar. CC $-$$ 224-0012
LD daily. E2
DELICIOUS TEMPTATIONS A great
variety of sandwiches, meal-sized
salads and homemade soups, many
of the items are heart-smart. Great
desserts, too. 11220 N. Rodney
Parham Rd. No alcohol. CC $$
225-6893 BL daily. D3
BUTCHER SHOP A lot has
changed since 1981, when the
Little Rock location debuted. The
menu has expanded, but choose
a steak and let the pros cook it.
You’ll be glad you did. 10825
Hermitage Rd. Full bar. CC $$$
312-2748 D daily. E2
DENNY’S Home of the Grand Slam
breakfast served 24/7. Also pick
from their selection of sandwiches,
wraps and hearty entrees. 310 S.
Shackleford Rd. No alcohol. CC
$-$$ 224-8264 BLD daily. F3
CAFÉ 201 This West Little Rock
restaurant, located inside the
Crowne Plaza Hotel, offers classic
American cuisine that includes
excellent steaks. Locals and guests
alike enjoy the friendly service
in a sophisticated atmosphere.
Markham and Shackleford. Full
bar. CC $$ 223-3000 BLD daily. E3
DIXIE CAFE Abundant vegetable
choices that are inexpensive, wholesome, satisfying and dependable,
with meats and fresh rolls to match.
A great place for families to have
a sit down meal. 10700 Rodney
Parham Rd. CC $-$$ 224-3728
LD daily. D3
COFFEE BEANERY CAFE Come
for the coffee, but the sandwiches
and desserts are delicious, too.
17200 Chenal Pkwy. No alcohol.
CC $$ 821-7747 BLD daily. E1
FADED ROSE The Cajun-inspired
menu seldom disappoints. Steaks
and soaked salads are legendary. One of Little Rock’s favorite
restaurants that’s popular among
the locals. 400 N Bowman Rd.
Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 224-3377LD
daily. E2
COMMUNITY BAKERY This
sunny bakery is a great place to
grab coffee, bagels, doughnuts,
cookies and birthday cakes. 270
S. Shackleford Rd. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 224-1656 BLD daily. E3
FIVE GUY’S BURGERS & FRIES
National burger chain with emphasis
on freshly made fries and patties
and over 15 toppings for you to
create your own awesome burger.
CC $-$$ 246-5295 LD daily. E2
COPELAND’S The full-service
restaurant chain started by the
founder of Popeye’s delivers the
same good biscuits. It’s all about
excess—from portion sizes and
gooey desserts-for-two to platters
that test the arm strength of the
teams of waiters. You can eat red
beans and rice for a price in the
single digits or pay nearly $40 for a
choice steak, with crab, shrimp and
FRANKE’S Plate lunch spot strong
on salads and vegetables and
perfect fried chicken on Sundays.
Cafeteria-style restaurant that has
pleasing Arkansans for years. 11121
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LUBY’S CAFETERIA Generous
portions of home-style food and
a wider variety of meats and
vegetables than most cafeterias.
12501 W. Markham St. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 219-1567 LD daily. E2
CC $-$$ 225-4487 LD daily. D3
GRUMPY’S TOO Try the Wednesday
night bonanza: large, fresh oysters
on the half-shell and hefty shrimp
for a quarter-a-pop. Rib special on
Mondays. 1801 Green Mountain
Dr. Full bar. CC $-$$ 225-3768 LD
Mon.-Sat. D2
MARIE’S MILFORD TRACK
II Healthy and tasty are the key
words at this deli/grill, featuring
hot entrées, soups, sandwiches,
salads and killer desserts. 9813
W. Markham St. No alcohol. CC
$-$$ 225-4500 BL Mon.-Sat. D3
HONEYBAKED HAM CO. Their
trademark ham is available by the
sandwich, as is the great smoked
turkey. There are lots of inexpensive side items and desserts.
9112 N. Rodney Parham Rd. No
alcohol. CC $-$$ 227-5555 LD
Mon.-Sat. D4
MARKHAM STREET GRILL AND
PUB The menu at this West Little
Rock restaurant has something for
everyone. Try the burgers, which
are juicy, big and fine. 11321 W.
Markham St. Full bar. CC $$ 2242010 LD Mon.-Sat. D2
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF
PANCAKES IHOP continues to
please with its breakfast, lunch
and dinner menus. Good, hot
or cold, and fast—whether it’s 4
p.m. or 4 a.m. 11601 Hermitage
BLD daily E2
McALISTERS DELI Hefty deli
sandwiches with good, no-nonsense
cold cuts, quality breads and a large
selection of meats and cheeses.
The iced tea served here has put
them on the map. 12019 Westhaven
Dr. No alcohol. CC $$ 228-7727
LD daily. E2
JASON’S DELI A huge selection
of sandwiches (wraps, subs, po’
boys and pitas), fresh salads and
spuds, as well as red beans and rice
and chicken pot pie. Plus a large
selection of heart-healthy dishes.
301 N. Shackleford Rd. No alcohol.
CC $-$$ 954-8700 BLD daily. D3
MILFORD TRACK Healthy and
tasty are the key words at this
deli/grill, featuring hot entrées,
soups, sandwiches, salads and
killer desserts. 10809 Executive
Center Dr. (inside Searcy Building)
Mon.-Sat. G2
KRAZY MIKES SHRIMP N WINGS
This may be the only restaurant in
town that serves smoked bologna,
and while the menu is limited, including shrimp, wings, catfish, ribs and
more, the choices are tasty, fresh
and homemade. Be ready to wait
on yourself. If they’re busy, you
have to pick up your own order.
200 Bowman Rd. Beer. CC $-$$
907-6453 LD daily. F2
MIMI’S CAFE Breakfast is our
meal of choice at this upscale
West Coast chain. Portions are
big enough to last you through
the afternoon, especially if you get
a muffin on the side. Also, other
middle-America comfort-style
entrées from pot roast to pasta
dishes. 11725 Chenal Pkwy. Full
bar. CC $$ 221-3883 BLD daily. E2
LONE STAR STEAKHOUSE AND
SALOON Think western roadhouse,
with cowboy paraphernalia and the
soft glow of beer signs. Cowboys
will feel at home with the beef,
which is good. Nothing fancy just
good food. Big salads, too. 10901
N. Rodney Parham Rd. Full bar. CC
$$ 227-8898 LD daily. D3
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lunch joint, with a dependable
daily meat-and-three-veggies,
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tea. Homemade tamales and chili
on Tuesdays. 8609-C W. Markham
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milkshakes served up 50s-style.
Great for the whole family. Make
sure you try a purple milkshake.
11602 Chenal Pkwy. Beer, wine and
alcoholic shakes. CC $ 224-4433
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St. No alcohol or CC. $ 225-9907
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OLD MILL BREAD AND FLOuR
CO. CAFE The popular take-out
bakery has an eat-in restaurant and
friendly operators. It’s self-service,
simple and good—11 types of
sandwiches built with a changing
lineup of the bakery’s 40 different
breads, along with soups, salads
and cookies. Markham at Bowman.
No alcohol. CC $ 228-4677 BLD
daily. D2
RESTAuRANT 1620 Steaks,
chops, choice of fresh seafood
and meal-sized salads are just a
few of the offerings on the menu
at this popular upscale bistro. It’s
a romantic, candlelit restaurant,
elegant without being fussy or
overly formal. 1620 Market St.
Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 221-1620 L
Mon.-Fri. D Mon.-Sat. BR Sun. D2
OuTBACK STEAKHOuSE Huge
portions of well-grilled meats at
decent prices, perfectly roasted
rack of lamb and massive, succulent salmon. Try the Awesome
Blossom here. 105 Markham Park
Dr. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 221-7655
D daily. D2
SHORTY SMALL’S Land of big,
juicy burgers, massive cheese
logs, smoky barbecue platters and
the signature onion loaf. 1100 N.
Rodney Parham Rd. Full bar. CC
$$ 224-3344 LD daily. BR Sun. D3
pHIL’S pLACE Serving a variety
of sandwiches and all the extras at
lunchtime. 11121 N. Rodney Parham
Rd. No alcohol. CC $ 225-2136 L
Mon.-Sat. D3
TEXAS ROADHOuSE Designed
along the lines of those loud,
peanuts-on-the-table steak joints
but with steaks better here than
we’ve had at similar stops. Great
for family dining and large groups.
puRpLE COW Burgers, fries and
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that spans the Chinese provinces
along with a few twists on the
usual local offerings, plus there’s
authentic Hong Kong dim sum.
CC $$-$$$ 821-8000 LD daily. E2
Good burgers, too. 2620 S. Shackleford Rd. Beer. CC $$ 224-2427
LD daily. F3
TROpICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
Besides the 45 different smoothies
on the menu, the cafe also serves
good wraps and sandwiches (many
are spicy), salads, healthy drinks
and “tortizzas.” Long line at lunch
but it moves fast. 11900 Kanis Rd.
No alcohol. CC $-$$ 221-6773
BLD daily. E1
Fu LIN Quality of the made-to-order
entrées is high, as is the quantity. A
tradition in Little Rock that spans
many years. 200 N. Bowman Rd. Full
Fu XING ASIAN BuFFET Traditional
buffet with a variety of Chinese
favorites, as well as American finger
foods, Mongolian grill and sushi,
salads, fruit, desert and ice cream
bars. 9210 N. Rodney Parham Rd.
LD daily. D3
WEST END SMOKEHOuSE
AND TAVERN Its primary focus
is a sports bar with 50-plus TVs,
but the dinner entrées (grilled
chicken and steaks) are plentiful
and the bar food is top quality. 215
N. Shackleford Rd. Full bar. CC $
224-7665 L Fri.-Sun. D daily. D3
GENGHI’S GRILL Fast Asian
stir-fry. Choose your own meats,
veggies, rice, noodles and sauces.
Affordably priced. 12318 Chenal
Pkwy. Full bar. CC $$ 223-2695
LD daily. E2
WHOLE HOG CAFÉ WEST The
pulled pork shoulder is a classic,
the back ribs are worthy of their
many blue ribbons, and there’s a
six-pack of sauces for every taste. A
real find is the beef brisket, cooked
the way Texans like it. 12111 W.
Markham St. Beer and wine. CC
$$ 907-6124 LD daily. E2
IGIBON It’s a complex place, where
the food is always good and the
ambiance and service never fail to
please. The sushi is good, while the
Bento box with tempura shrimp and
California rolls and other delights
stand out. 11121 N. Rodney Parham
Rd. Beer and wine. CC $-$$$ 2178888 LD Mon.-Sat. D2
WINGSTOp It’s all about wings.
The restaurant features nine flavors
of chicken flappers, including mild,
hot, Cajun and atomic, as well as
specialty flavors like lemon pepper
and teriyaki. 11321 W. Markham St.
Beer. CC $-$$ 224-9464 LD daily. D3
KOBE JApANESE STEAKHOuSE
AND SuSHI Though answering
the need for more hibachis in Little
Rock, Kobe stands taller for its
sushi offerings. 11401 Financial
Centre Pkwy. Full bar. CC $$-$$$
225-5999 LD daily. E2
AsIAN
ASIA BuFFET Sister to China
King Buffet, with the delicious
Mongolian grill, sushi, crab legs,
Asian and American items. 801 S.
Bowman Rd. Beer and wine. CC $
225-0095 LD daily. E2
CHI’S DIM SuM & BISTRO A
huge menu that spans the Chinese
provinces and offers a few delightful
twists on the usual local offerings,
plus there’s authentic Hong Kong
dim sum. #6 Shackleford Dr. Full bar.
CC $$-$$$ 221-7737 LD daily. D3
LILLY’S DIM SuM THEN SOME
Delectable Asian comfort food —
fried or steamed dumplings and
more in a variety of presentations.
Thai ginger noodles, Thai panang
and pad Thai are just a few of the
highlights. 11121 Rodney Parham
Rd. Beer and wine. CC $$ 716-2700
LD daily. D2
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speedy service and a huge menu
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TERRI-LYNN’S BAR-B-Q AND
DELI High-quality meats served on
large sandwiches and good tamales
served with chili or without (the
better bargain). 10102 N. Rodney
Parham Rd. No alcohol. CC $-$$
227-6371 LD daily. D3
sushi bars with a fabulous lunch
special. 10301 N. Rodney Parham
Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 227-6498
LD daily. D3
pANDA GARDEN Large buffet
with sushi and a dessert bar. One
of the newer restaurants on the
Asian landscape. 2604 S. Shackleford Rd. Beer and wine. CC $$
224-8100 LD daily. F3
EURoPEAN/EthNIC
ALBASHA GRILL Mediterranean
eatery that specializes in large
portions of kebabs, gyros, and
shawarma served up with a tasty
minted Jerusalem salad and rice or
hummus. 302 N. Shackleford Rd.
No alcohol. CC $-$$ 217-3855 LD
Thu.-Tue. L Wed. E3
p. F. CHANG’S Make a reservation
to get seated immediately and enjoy
some terrific flavors and presentations. 317 S. Shackleford Rd. Full
SEKISuI Fresh-tasting sushi,
Japanese traditional or the fun
hibachi-style, and an overwhelming
assortment of entrées. Nice wine
selection, sake, specialty drinks.
219 N. Shackleford Rd. Full bar.
CC $$-$$$ 221-7070 LD daily. D3
AMRuTH AuTHENTIC INDIAN
CuISINE Nice spicy Indian dishes
in a small but shiny storefront and at
a price you can afford. The chicken
biryani is loaded with saffron; the
samosas are delicious. Lunch
specials, available weekdays, are
about $6.50. Lamb and shrimp
dishes accompany any number
of vegetarian delights. 11121 N.
Rodney Parham Rd. Beer and wine.
CC $$ 224-4567 LD Wed.-Mon. D2
THANH MY NOODLE SOup
Vietnamese restaurant serving
traditional soups and rolls. 302 N.
Shackleford Rd. No alcohol. CC
$$ 312-7498 LD daily. E3
HIBERNIA IRISH TAVERN A
traditional Irish-style pub with its
own traditional cook from Ireland.
Irish and Southern food favorites
and a broad beverage menu. 9700
Rodney Parham Rd. Full bar. CC $$
246-4340 D Open daily. D3
BARBECUE
CHIp’S BARBECuE Tasty barbecue piled high on sandwiches
generously doused with tangy
sauce. Pie is tall and tasty. 9801
W. Markham St. Beer. CC $$ 2254346 LD Mon.-Sat. E3
KHALIL’S puB AND GRILL Widely
varied menu with European, Mexican
and American influences. Go for
the Bierocks, rolls filled with onions
and beef. 110 S. Shackleford Rd.
Full bar. CC $$ 224-0224 LD daily.
BR Sun. E3
CORKY’S RIBS & BBQ The pulled
pork is tender and juicy, and the
sauce is sweet and tangy. Maybe
the best dry ribs in the area. Large
restaurant that is family-friendly.
12005 Westhaven Dr. Full bar. CC
$$-$$$ 954-7427 LD daily. E2
STAR OF INDIA People who
don’t know if they like Indian food
discover here that they do. It’s
always one of Little Rock’s most
highly regarded restaurants—great
lamb, great curries, great chicken
tandoori, great naan. The daily
lunch buffet is a real deal. Don’t
forget to try the Indian beer. 301
N. Shackleford Rd. Beer and wine.
CC $$-$$$ 227-9900 LD daily. E3
FAMOuS DAVE’S A chain that
runs the gamut of ’cue and its
relatives: chopped pork, beef
brisket, barbeque chicken, rib
tips, chicken tenders, hot link
sausage, catfish fillets and hot
wings. With an array of sauces
purported to represent barbecue
regions around the country. 225
N. Shackleford Rd. Full bar. CC
$$ 221-3283 LD daily. D3
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Open for Dinner: Mon-Fri 5pm, Sat & Sun 4:30pm
West Little Rock at Shackleford & Hermitage Road
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LD daily. D3
TERRACE ON THE GREEN This
Greek-Italian-Thai-and-whatever
restaurant has a huge menu, and you
can rely on each dish to be good,
some to be excellent. Portions are
ample. 2200 Rodney Parham Rd.
Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 217-9393 LD
Mon.-Sat. D2
CHuCK E. CHEESE’S Featuring
age appropriate games, rides,
prizes, food and entertainment that
children of all ages from toddlers to
big kids will love. They also provide
great food for the family including
freshly baked pizzas and a garden
fresh salad bar. It’s a great place for
everyday fun or special occasions
such as birthdays, play groups and
school fundraising events. 10901
CC $-$$ 227-0481 LD daily. D2
THE pANTRY RESTAuRANT
Owner and self-proclaimed “food
evangelist” Tomas Bohm does
things the right way and the menu
stays relatively true to his Czechoslovakian roots, but there are plenty
of choices to suit all tastes. One
can’t-go-wrong with the cheese
spaetzle—homemade noodles in
creamy bechamel sauce with a nice
caramelized onion kick. Creamy and
dreamy. 11401 N. Rodney Parham
Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 353-1875
LD Mon.-Fri. D Sat. D3
different pizza place, largely because
of a spicy garlic white sauce that’s
offered as an alternative to the
traditional red sauce. Good bread,
too. Pick-up or delivery only at this
location. 10720 Rodney Parham
Rd. CC $$ 664-2239 LD daily. E2
YA YA’S EuROBISTRO The first
eatery to open in the relatively new
Promenade at Chenal is a date-night
affair, transforming comfort food
into beautiful cuisine. Best bet is
lunch, where you can explore the
menu through soup, salad or half
a sandwich. 17711 Chenal Pkwy.
Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 821-1144 LD
daily. E1
OLIVE GARDEN Chain restaurant
with lots of basic favorites, and a
great eat-til-you’re-stuffed salad deal,
if the pasta doesn’t stuff you first.
10715 N. Rodney Parham Rd. Full
bar. CC $$ 225-7673 LD daily. D3
and pasta dishes. Two west Little
Rock locations: 301 N. Shackleford
Rd., 228-7000, D3; and 11410 W.
Markham St., 228-7000, E3; No
alcohol. CC $ LD daily.
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BRAVO CuCINA ITALIANA
Upper-to-mid-range Italian chain
where the flat breads are crispy
and substantial, the salads are wellcrafted and the soups sublime. The
Chianti braised beef ravioli is a clear
stand-out; it marries sophistication
with comfort food. 17815 Chenal
Pkwy. Full bar. CC $$$ 821-2485
LD daily. BR Sun. E2
ROMANO’S MACARONI GRILL A
chain restaurant with a large menu
of pasta, chicken, beef, fish and
specialty dishes with a corporate
bent. Don’t forget to try their breads.
11100 W. Markham St. Full bar.
CC $$-$$$ 221-3150 LD daily. E3
BRuNO’S LITTLE ITALY This morethan-half-century-old establishment
artfully balances innovation with
its delicious traditional fare. The
pizza is outstanding and service
impeccable. 315 N. Bowman Rd.
Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 224-4700 D
Mon.-Sat. D2
SHOTGuN DAN’S Hearty pizza and
sandwiches and make-your-own
salad bar. 10923 W. Markham St.
LD daily. E3
CHI ZI’S pIZZA Pizza buffet or
takeout, with lots of great toppings. 11121 N. Rodney Parham
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drowned in creamy dressing. 9300
N. Rodney Parham Rd. Beer and
wine. CC $-$$ 224-6300 LD daily. D3
a traditional Mexican restaurant
including ample portions. 11414
W. Markham St. Full bar. CC $-$$
227-7556 LD daily. E2
VESuVIO BISTRO If you’re looking
for real Italian food, this restaurant
is the place for you. The swordfish
is excellent as is the fillet of sole.
Don’t forget to sample the pasta with
shrimp. 1501 Merrill Dr. Full bar. CC
$$-$$$ 225-0500 D Mon.-Sat. E2
CHILI’S GRILL AND BAR You
can put some Mexican flair into
your meal or go for an all-American
platter at this chain spot with a
large menu. Fajitas or baby back
ribs, the choice is up to you. Great
top-shelf margaritas, too. 10700 N.
Rodney Parham Rd. Full bar. CC
$$ 224-0455 LD daily. D3
VILLA ITALIAN RESTAuRANT
Hearty, inexpensive, classic southern Italian dishes. Markham and
Bowman. Full bar. CC $$ 219-2244
LD daily. E2
mEXICAN
COZYMEL’S A trendy Dallas-chain
cantina with flaming cheese dip,
cilantro pesto, mole, lamb and
more. 10 Shackleford Dr. Full bar.
CC $$ 954-7100 LD daily. D3
CACTuS JACK’S MEXICAN
RESTAuRANT This restaurant
offers everything you’d expect from
EL pORTON Very good Mexican
for the price and a wide-ranging
25 Years of Quality
Mexican Cuisine
with Fast and
Friendly Service.
Experience
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Entertainment with
music line-ups
unsurpassed by all
others.
A LittLe Rock Legend
1300 S. Main St.
Downtown
501.372.1228
www.juanitas.com
The perfect place to be,
before or after dinner!
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urban wine & beer bar
Open 7 Days a Week: Mondays through Saturdays,
4 p.m. Midnight, Sundays, 3:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m.
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menu of dinner plates. Tasty cheese
dip and great service. 12111 W.
Markham St. Full bar. CC $$ 2238588 LD daily. E2
ASHER DAIRY BAR For a change
of pace, this drive-in serves up
made-to-order burgers, foot-long
“Royal” hotdogs and old-fashioned
shakes and malts. Dine in or carry
out. 7105 Colonel Glenn Rd. No
alcohol or CC. $-$$ 562-1085 BLD
Mon.-Sat. F5
MEXICO CHIQuITO Hearty platters
of boldly spiced, inexpensive food
holds its own with the “authentic”
joints. Takeout only. 11406 W.
Markham St. No alcohol. CC $-$$
217-0647 LD daily. E2
BASELINE pIT STOp BBQ A
full-service restaurant serving daily
breakfast specials, appetizers, plate
lunches and dinners that include
fish, barbecue, burgers and all the
traditional sides. Add a little fun
with a game of pool or dominoes,
or try your hand at shuffleboard.
5506 Baseline Rd. Full bar. No CC
$$ 562-9635 BLD daily. I5
MOE’S SOuTHWEST GRILL This
West Little Rock restaurant could
be described as a “build-yourown-burrito” place, with several
tacos and nachos to choose
from as well. Wash it down with
a beer from their large selection.
Great for families. 12312 Chenal
Pkwy. Beer CC $-$$ 223-3378
LD daily. E2
BREWSTER’S 2 CAFÉ Downhome done right. Check out the
yams, mac-and-cheese, greens,
purple-hull peas, cornbread, wings,
catfish and all the rest. 2725 Arch
St. $ 301-7728 LD Mon.-Sat. G8
ON THE BORDER Solid Tex-Mex
food, with guacamole made to
order and a menu that offers some
specialty chicken, shrimp and fish
dishes. The salsa is excellent and
they even sell it separately. We
heartily recommend the Mercedes
margarita. 11721 Chenal Pkwy. Full
CHICKEN WANG’S CAFE This
little place has limited seating and
ridiculously late hours — until 1 a.m.
on Saturday and 2 a.m. on Friday.
The wings are quite large and come
in a array of flavors, including barbecue, spicy, lemon, pepper, garlic
pepper, honey mustard and Buffalo
and oh yes, regular. Two southwest
Little Rock locations: 8320 Colonel
Glenn Rd., 562-1303, G4; and 10016
Chicot Rd., 562-9886, I4. No alcohol.
CC $ DL Mon.-Sat.
Two west Little Rock locations: 1101
S. Bowman Rd., 954-7780, E2; and
10300 N. Rodney Parham Rd., 2245505, D2; Full bar. CC $$ LD daily.
Su CASA HOMECOOKING This
west Little Rock restaurant offers
real, 100% authentic Mexican home
cooking. Shrimp cocktails, Nopal
salad and more. 9501 Rodney
Parham Rd. Beer. CC $-$$ 2240544 LD daily. D3
DENNY’S Home of the Grand Slam
breakfast served 24/7. Also pick
from their selection of sandwiches,
wraps and hearty entrees. 4300 S.
University Ave. No alcohol. CC $-$$
562-5651 BLD daily. F5
DIXIE CAFE Abundant vegetable
choices that are inexpensive, wholesome, satisfying and dependable,
with meats and fresh rolls to match.
A Great place for the whole family.
10011 I-30. No alcohol. CC $-$$
568-6444 LD daily. I5
soUthWEst
AmERICAN
AppLEBEE’S A vast menu of
burgers, sandwiches, salads,
pastas and appetizers, served in
a pleasant setting. #6 Mabelvale
Plaza Lane. Full bar. CC $$ 5653004 LD daily. I5
FRONTIER DINER Order at the
counter for home-cooked plate
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Enjoy a hearty Irish entree and a good time at Dugan’s Pub in the
River Market District.
6501 Geyer Springs Rd. No alcohol.
CC $$ 568-2646 LD Mon.-Sat. D8
lunches, burgers and delicious pies.
10424 Interstate 30. No alcohol.
CC $ 565-6414 BL Mon.-Fri. H5
OuR pLACE BAR & GRILL A great
spot for lunch or dinner, serving
burgers, chili cheese steaks and
more. 7820 Stagecoach Rd. Beer.
No credit cards. $-$$ 455-3613
LD daily. G3
GEYER SpRINGS SHARKS,
INC. This Southwest Little Rock
restaurant specializes in seafood,
frog legs and catfish, all served with
the traditional fixings. 8824 Geyer
Springs Rd. No alcohol. CC $-$$
565-0300 LD daily. G5
ROBERT’S SpORTS BAR & GRILL
If you’re looking for a burger, you
won’t find it here. This Southwest
Little Rock establishment specializes in fried chicken dinners, served
with their own special trimmings.
7212 Geyer Springs Rd. Full bar.
CC $-$$ 568-2566 D Mon.-Sat. I5
GRAMpA’S CATFISH HOuSE The
newest location of a longtime local
favorite focuses on doing one thing
well—fried fish, hush puppies and
good sides. 9219 Stagecoach Rd.
Beer. CC $-$$ 407-0000 LD daily. H3
65TH STREET DINER An oasis
in the Industrial Park-area. The
diner serves home cookin’ with
a few contemporary twists. The
menu changes weekly, with daily
entrées paired with two sides. Harried commuters also enjoy ‘to go’
breakfast offerings. 6600 Murray
St. No alcohol or CC $ 562-7800
BL Mon.-Fri. H6
IRONHORSE SALOON Bar and
grill offering juicy hamburgers and
cheeseburgers. 9125 Mann Rd. Full
bar. CC $ 562-4464 LD daily. J6
KITCHEN EXpRESS Serves up
Southern cuisine such as fried catfish
and vegetables. 4600 Asher Ave. No
alcohol. CC $$ 666-3500 LD daily. F5
LYNN’S CHICAGO FOODS Dine-in
or carry-out, this restaurant offers
gyros with Italian beef, Chicago-style
hotdogs, Polish sausage and sides.
SuGIE’S Catfish and all the trimmings. 4729 Baseline Rd. No alcohol.
CC $ 570-0414 LD Mon.-Sun. I6
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sides. Add a little fun with a game
of pool or dominoes, or try your
hand at shuffleboard. 5506 Baseline
Rd. Full bar. No CC $$ 562-9635
BLD daily. I5
THE RELAY This southwest Little
Rock grill offers a short menu,
which includes chicken strips,
French fries, hamburgers jalapeño
poppers and cheese sticks. 12225
Stagecoach Rd. Full bar. CC $-$$
455-9919 LD daily. H3
CHATZ SMOKED MEATS While
maybe a little out of the way, this
take-out-only eatery offers delicious
ribs, chopped beef, pulled pork and
all the finger-lickin’ trimmings. 8801
Colonel Glenn Rd. No alcohol. CC
$$ 562-4949. LD Mon.-Sat. F5
VICKIE’S In the basement of
the Arkansas State Highway and
Transportation Department’s headquarters, this restaurant starts the
day serving up a home-cooked
breakfast, including biscuits and
gravy, eggs, bacon, early. They start
serving lunch at 11 a.m. offering
daily specials such as barbecue,
hamburgers, catfish and spaghetti.
Also includes sides and dessert.
103240 Interstate 30. No alcohol
or CC. $ 569-2398 BL Mon.-Fri. H5
HB’S DRIVE-IN Great slabs of meat
with fiery barbecue sauce. Ribs are
served on Tuesday only. Other days,
try the tasty pork sandwich on an
onion roll. 6010 Lancaster Rd. No
alcohol or CC. $-$$ 565-1930 L
Mon.-Fri. H6
HOG’S BREATH GRILL Lots of
fun offerings like alligator bites, hog
tusks, Sooie Sticks and wings. Live
music, karaoke and more. 9500
I-30. Beer. CC $-$$ 565-4003 D
Tue.-Sat. I3
WING SHACK Chose from wings,
ranging from hot to honey mustard
or barbecue and more. Chicken
and fish also available. Dine-in
or carry out. 6323 Colonel Glenn
LD Tue.-Sat. F5
vinegar-mustard-brown sugar sauce
unique for this part of the country.
Two southwest Little Rock locations:
1307 John Barrow Rd., 224-2057,
E4, and 7601 Geyer Springs Rd.,
562-8844, H6. Beer. No CC $-$$
LD Mon.-Sat.
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CuISINE OF CHINA Choose Chinese
fare from the menu or buffet. 7316
Geyer Springs Rd. No Alcohol. CC
$ 562-7129 LD daily. H6
NO. 1 CHINESE BuFFET Chinese
food served buffet-style. 8815
Baseline Rd. No alcohol. CC $-$$
570-7988 LD daily. G5
ItAlIAN
LuCKY pANDA BuFFET Dine-in
or carry out Chinese food. 8523
Geyer Springs Rd. Beer. CC $
570-8999 LD daily. H6
AMERICAN pIE pIZZA Handmade
pizza on perfect thin crust with varied
toppings, and inexpensive. We liked
the olive-oil-based margherita and
supreme, plus there are salads,
sandwiches and appetizers, all
are inexpensive. 10912 Colonel
Glenn Rd. Beer and wine. CC $-$$
225-1900 LD daily. H2
RICE HOuSE Chinese food served
from a menu. We recommend the
fried rice and lo-mein. 6205 Baseline
LD daily. I6
D’CARLO pIZZERIA RISTORANTE
Solid Italian standards and a few
daring originals in a pleasant
atmosphere served by even more
pleasant people. 12325 Stagecoach
Rd. Beer and wine. CC $$ 407-0400
LD Mon.-Sat. J1
BARBECUE
BASELINE pIT STOp BBQ It
could be described as a full-service
restaurant serving daily breakfast
specials, appetizers, plate lunches
and dinners that include fish, barbecue, burgers and all the traditional
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(501) 975-CAMP (2267)
I-30 & 6th Street • Inside Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center
Breakfast M-F 6:30am-10am • Sat & Sun 7am-10:30am
Lunch M-F 11am-2pm • Sat & Sun 11am-2:30pm
Dinner 5:30pm-9:30pm Everyday
SUNDAY BRUNCH • 11:30-2:30
Lounge Open 3pm-Midnight Everyday
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Full Bar • Happy Hour 4-6
Don’t miss Camp David.
Visiting the Clinton Library?
JIM’S RAZORBACK pIZZA Great
pizza served up in a family-friendly,
sports-themed environment. Special Saturday and Sunday brunch
served from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 10900
Stagecoach Rd. Beer and wine. CC
$$ 407-9800 LD daily. H2
Rd. Full bar. CC $-$$ 455-8500
LD daily. H2
MERCADO SAN JOSE BAKERY
& GROCERY This combo restaurant-bakery-meat market serves
authentic Mexican fare. The fresh
baked breads—sweet breads and
handmade tortillas—are yummy
and definitely worth the drive. 7411
Geyer Springs Rd. Beer. CC $-$$
565-4246 BLD daily. D8
and pasta dishes. 10310 Mabelvale
Plaza Dr. No alcohol. CC $ 228-7000
LD daily. I3
pANADERIA Y TAQERIA LAS
AMERICAS Authentic Mexican
food includes mouth-watering
homemade tamales. 8622 Chicot
Rd. No alcohol or CC. $ 565-0266
LD daily. J4
mEXICAN
CARLOS BAR & GRILL MEXICAN
RESTAuRANT Authentic Mexican
fare—a good place to start is with
their signature fajitas. 2600 W.
65th St. Full bar. CC $$ 562-1551
LD daily. H6
TAQuERIA KARINA CAFE A real
Mexican neighborhood cantina
serving freshly-baked pan dulce,
first-rate guacamole, Mexicanbottled Cokes, and inexpensive
tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
Good selection of Mexican-style
seafood. 5309 W. 65th St. Beer.
CC 562-3951 LD Thur.-Tue. H6
EL CHICO Hearty, standard
Tex-Mex served in huge portions.
8409 Interstate 30, Full bar. CC $$
562-3762 LD daily. H4
EL JALApENO II Less a taco
truck than a snack bar that also
has a few Mexican offerings, such
as tacos, flautas and mega-tortas,
worth considering. Also, offers chili
dogs, cheeseburgers, frito pies,
barbecue chicken sandwiches
and Doritos nachos. No seating.
7700 Baseline Rd. No alcohol
or credit cards. $ 565-0770 LD
Mon.-Sat. F5
AIRPoRt
AmERICAN
BOSTON’S RESTAuRANT Santa
Fe salad, ribs, gourmet pizza and
other favorites star at this restaurant/
sports bar located at the Holiday
Inn Airport. TVs in separate sports
bar area. 3201 Bankhead Drive.
Full bar. CC $$ 235-2000 LD. 11
a.m. to 12 a.m. Mon through Sat;
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. F11
EL JAROCHO A family operated
restaurant that specializes in seafood, but also serves an excellent
traditional mole or tacos en salsa
verde (tacos in green salsa). 7102
Colonel Glenn Rd. Beer. No CC
or checks. $-$$ 565-3535 BLD
Wed.-Mon. F3
FLIGHT DECK Hearty favorites
like mom used to make. Offers
daily lunch specials along with
creative sandwiches, salads and
a popular burger. 2301 Crisp Dr.
(Central Flying Service at Adams
Field). Beer and wine. CC $-$$
375-3245 BLD Mon.-Sat. E11
LA HERRADuRA RESTAuRANT
Traditional Mexican fare. 8414
Geyer Springs Rd. Full Bar. CC
$-$$ 565-6063 LD Tue.-Sun. I5
HOMER’S Great vegetables, huge
yeast rolls and killer cobblers.
Follow the locals to this hidden
gem. 2001 E. Roosevelt Rd. Beer.
CC $$ 374-1400 BL Mon.-Fri. E11
LAS pALMAS “Authentic” Mexican chain with a massive menu
of choices. 10402 Stagecoach
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ANDY’S 124 John Barrow Rd.,
224-2444
BRICKHOuSE pIZZA pIES
14000 Cantrell Rd., 223-3336
ARBY’S 7426 Cantrell, Rd.,
664-7722
9624 N. Rodney Parham Rd.,
227-4618
8112 Geyer Springs Rd., 568-2834
301 N. Shackleford Rd., 223-9989
15510 Chenal Pkwy., 217-9855
BROWN SuGAR BAKE SHOp
419 East Third St., 372-4009
ASHER DAIRY BAR 7105
Colonel Glenn Rd., 562-1085
AuNTIE ANNE’S SOFT
pRETZELS 6000 W. Markham St.
(Park Plaza), 663-3468
BACK YARD BuRGERS 4500 W.
Markham St., 666-7522
7323 Cantrell Rd., 664-1846
305 N. Shackleford Rd., 227-5998
824 S. Broadway St., 376-4338
6000 W. Markham St.
BuRGER KING 11410 N. Rodney
Parham Rd., 224-9980
3300 S. University Ave.,
568-0244
5900 Dreher Lane, 568-3340
12001 Colonel Glenn Rd.,
954-9598
12524 Chenal Pkwy., 225-9883
4015 W. Markham St., 663-3115
110 S. Rodney Parham Rd., 2232110
14916 Cantrell Rd., 868-1799
BuRGER MAMA’S CHICKEN
FISH & MORE 10721 Kanis Rd.,
225-2495
CAFE AFRICA At the Little Rock
Zoo, 1 Jonesboro Dr., 661-7222
CApTAIN D’S SEAFOOD
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Glenn Rd., 568-6244
BASKIN ROBBINS 10102 N.
Rodney Parham Rd., 227-5656
13000 Chenal Pkwy., 219-8515
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FRULLATI CAFÉ 6000 W.
Markham St. (Park Plaza), 6666199
CHICK-FIL-A 6000 W. Markham
St. (Park Plaza), 663-0304
6201 W. Markham St., 663-8080
11525 Cantrell Rd., 223-5111
GELLATTES 14810 Cantrell Rd.
868-5247
CHINA GARDEN 908 McGowan
St., 399-9888
GINO’S PIZZERIA & DELI 8000
Geyer Springs Rd., 562-0152
CHINA TASTE 9218 N. Rodney
GO GO CHINA 3218 S. University
Ave., 568-4646
CHINESE KITCHEN 11401 N.
Rodney Parham Rd., 224-2100
GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES
6000 W. Markham St.
CHINESE ON THE GO 6610
Colonel Glenn Rd., 568-9910
CHURCH’S FRIED CHICKEN
7621 Geyer Springs,
568-4287
1401 MLK Jr. Dr., 375-4107
5423 W. 12th St., 666-2253
1500 John Barrow Rd., 224-0505
GREAT STEAK & POTATO CO.
6000 W. Markham St.
COLD STONE CREAMERY
12800 Chenal Pkwy., 225-7000
GREEN CUISINE 933 W. Sixth St.
454-7555
CUPCAKES ON KAVANAUGH
5625 Kavanaugh Blvd., 664-2253
GUILLERMO’S COFFEEHOUSE
228-4448
GREAT WRAPS 11400 N. Rodney
CUPCAKES ON THE RIDGE
11525 Cantrell Rd., 224-2253
HAAGEN DAZS SHOP 5911 “R”
St., 664-7888
DIPPIN’ DOTS 6000 W. Markham
St. (Park Plaza),
558-3477
HESTAND’S IN THE HEIGHTS
DELI 5915 “R” St., 663-1417
DOMINO’S PIZZA 17200 Chenal
Pkwy., 821-2211
8822 Stagecoach Rd., 407-2722
11600 N. Rodney Parham, Rd.,
228-8111
HOT DOG MIKE 4620 Garrison
Rd. 416-4778
EARLY BIRD DONUTS 7610
KFC 100 W. Markham Park Dr.,
221-3850
565-3611
8220 Geyer Springs Rd.,
565-6188
500 W. Roosevelt Rd., 374-2554
3700 W. 12th St., 663-2087
225-8028
EL CHAPULIN 6500 S. University
Ave. 562-1281
EL JALAPENO 9203 Chicot Rd.
772-7471
FIREHOUSE SUBS 12312 Chenal
Pkwy., 228-5553
225-2001
FOURCHE DAM DAIRY BAR
6214 E. Roosevelt Rd., 490-2155
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JERZY’S CREAMERY 12911
Cantrell Rd., 312-7472
KRIS & SAM’S COOKIE STORE
1208 S. Bowman Rd., 223-3110
KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS
1315 S. Shackleford Rd.,
225-1699
11401 Cantrell Rd., 219-1387
10101 I-30, 562-0874
3208 S. University Ave., 562-8110
LA VAQUERA 4731 Baseline
Rd. 565-3108
LENNY’S SUB SHOP 11401
Financial Centre Pkwy.,
225-9800
QUIZNO’S SUBS 12800 Chenal
Pkwy., 537-3454
12911 Cantrell Rd., 954-8400
6000 W. Markham (Park Plaza),
280-0038
401 S. Spring St., 975-7827
LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA 8521
7509 Cantrell Rd., 663-8000
565-8080
315 N. Bowman Rd., 224-9555
10402 Stagecoach Rd., 455-5552
RALLY’S HAMBURGERS 5400
W. 12th St., 661-0550
5921 Baseline Rd., 562-5880
712 S. Broadway St., 374-5444
LONG JOHN SILVER’S 4101 S.
University Ave., 568-5963
SAM’S CLUB SNACK BAR
900 S. Bowman Rd., 227-7119
MAGGIE MOOS 17821 Chenal
Pkwy., 821-7609
SBARRO PIZZA 6000 W.
Markham St. (Park Plaza),
664-3350
MANDARIN EXPRESS 6000
W. Markham St. (Park Plaza),
660-6622
SCHLOTZSKY’S DELI 11815
Mara Lynn Rd., 224-4119
MCDONALD’S 8820 Baseline
Rd., 565-7003
19301 Cantrell Rd., 868-7685
565-4550
11500 W. Markham St.,
223-2060
227-7914
565-0470
7721 Cantrell Rd., 225-3670
701 Broadway St., 372-2661
7200 W. 12th St., 663-4873
8710 Fourche Dam Pike,
490-8669
10501 Stagecoach Rd.,
407-9124
SHAKE’S FROZEN CUSTARD
12011 Westhaven Dr., 224-0150
SHIPLEY DONUTS 1424 N.
Shackleford Rd., 224-1359
1307 John Barrow Rd.,
225-6677
4524 Asher Ave., 664-8899
7514 Cantrell Rd., 664-5353
14810 Cantrell Rd., 868-7755
8523 W. Markham St., 227-4123
SLICK’S SANDWICH SHOP
101 E. Capitol Ave., 375-3420
SONIC DRIVE-IN 4501 Baseline
Rd., 562-1859
5223 Asher Ave., 562-0677
12214 Westhaven Dr., 223-2332
PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA 6829
224-7300
227-8664
2917 Cantrell Rd., 614-9742
14216 Cantrell Rd., 225-6122
1101 S. Broadway St., 370-9626
10500 Stagecoach Rd.,
407-0882
10200 Mabelvale Plaza Dr.,
562-7494
PAXTON’S PIZZA 13420 Otter
Creek Pkwy., 455-4242
PLANET SMOOTHIE 6835
102A Markham Park Dr.,
227-6399
POPEYES CHICKEN &
BISCUITS 11501 W. Markham
St., 312-9777
STARBUCKS 917 S. Broadway
St., 374-3044
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201 N. University Ave., 664-4865
5719 Kavanaugh Blvd.,
603-9230
12901 Cantrell Rd., 954-7596
223-9177
11500 Financial Center
Pkwy. (inside Barnes & Noble
Booksellers), 954-7646
7525 Cantrell Rd., 603-0094
11401 Financial Center Pkwy.,
219-2337
16105 Chenal Pwky., 219-2337
Medical Towers Coffee Shop,
9601 Lile Dr., 202-2460
225-7074
719 S. Broadway St., 375-1885
600 S. Bowman Rd., 224-7255
562-4973
SUBWAY 221 W. 2nd St.,
372-7111
2516 Cantrell Rd., 664-7165
6821 Cantrell Rd., 663-7372
227-4977
700 S. Bowman Rd., 224-7830
565-8460
100 N. Van Buren St., 666-0151
11715 Rainwood Dr., 224-7846
14309 Cantrell Rd., 221-0800
425 W. Capitol Ave., 374-7827
16800 Chenal Pkwy., 821-3744
225-7827
19500 Cantrell Rd., 868-3305
8701 Fourche Dam Pike,
490-4153
1111 S. Bowman Rd., 224-7827
223-9604
6701 W. 12th St., 353-0440
9601 Lile Dr., 223-3782
#1 Stagecoach Village Dr.,
455-3383
1401 W. Capitol Ave., 378-7827
225-7827
613 Main St., 244-2500
2 St. Vincent Circle (inside St.
Vincent Medical Center),
552-4980
TAQUERIA JALISCO 11200 W.
Markham St. 541-5533
SUPERMERCADO SIN
FRONTERAS 4918 Baseline Rd.
562-4200
WAFFLE HOUSE 8107 Geyer
Springs Rd., 565-0052
1220 Rebsamen Park Rd.,
664-1350
7800 Scott Hamilton Rd.,
565-7480
201 N. Shackleford Rd.,
224-3047
3202 Bankhead Dr., 490-1332
TACO BUENO 10114 Mabelvale
Plaza Dr., 562-0390
TACO MEXICO 6804 Colonel
Glenn Rd. 428-7084
TAQUERIA EMMA 4818
Baseline Rd. 568-3477
TAQUERIA SAMANTHA 4731
7521 Geyer Springs Rd.
442-9703
TAQUERIA THALIA 3200
TARGET SNACK BAR 12700
Chenal Pkwy., 221-9020
TERRY’S FINER FOODS 5018
Kavanaugh Blvd., 663-4152
THE FISH MARKET 7212
TCBY YOGURT 11418 W.
Markham St., 221-9020
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ
11900 Kanis Rd., 221-6773
12911 Cantrell Rd., 224-1113
224-2233
TROPICAL SNO 11525 Cantrell
Rd., 804-9689
TACO BELL 8108 Geyer
Springs Rd., 565-8784
1200 John Barrow Rd.,
224-9004
4424 W. Markham St., 664-5161
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10623 W. Markham St., 221-1062
8901 Baseline Rd., 565-6545
954-7853
500 S. Bowman Rd., 223-8152
WAYNE’S FISH & BuRGERS
TO GO 2221 S. Cedar St.,
663-9901
WEST 12TH STREET
MARKET 4511 W. 12th St.,
664-0230
WENDY’S 905 S. Broadway St.,
372-0116
4920 W. Markham St., 663-7242
7312 Cantrell Rd., 664-0695
562-7506
224-1319
WHOLE FOODS MARKET
312-2326
WING LOVERS 4411 W. 12th
St., 663-3166
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244-9550; www.willydspianobar.com.
Prost is a pub style bar with great
beers on tap and a wide selection in
bottles. Gourmet sandwiches and
live music every weekend.
DEEp uLTRA LOuNGE 322
President Clinton Ave., 244-9550;
www.willydspianobar.com. This
ultra cool lounge/dance club often
spotlights a DJ spinning house
music. Downstairs from Willy’s D’s
Dueling Piano Bar.
STICKY FINGERZ ROCK ’N’
ROLL CHICKEN SHACK 107
Commerce St., 372-7707; www.
stickyfingerz.com. Fingers anyway
you can imagine, plus sandwiches
and burgers in a fun setting for
happy hour gatherings. Live music.
ERNIE BIGGS 307 President Clinton
Ave., 372-4782; www.erniebiggs.
com. A private club that offers
dueling pianos as entertainment.
Two piano men, skilled at getting
the crowd worked up, perform all
those songs you never thought you
knew all the words to. Open nightly.
u N D E R G R O u N D p u B 500
President Clinton Ave., 375-2537;
www.theundergroundpub.com. This
downtown English-style pub offers
a little of everything for the sporty
sort, including pool table and darts.
Hungry? Tkey’ve got you covered.
There’s live music Friday night, and
on Saturday a DJ; and usually, for
no cover charge, enjoy live music
on the weekend.
FLYING SAuCER DRAuGHT
EMpORIuM 323 President Clinton
Ave., 372-7468; www.beerknurd.
com. With more than 200 beers
to choose from, you might just be
there all night deciding which beer
to try next. And if you’re hungry,
their menu offers a great choice
of tasty selections—from meaty
burgers and bratwurst to healthy
salads and wraps. The Beer Cheese
Soup, in a bread bowl, is a lunch-
WILLY D’S DuELING pIANO
BAR 322 President Clinton Ave.,
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Thompson have played here. Even
after 21 years, Juanita’s is still the
hottest ticket around. While half
of the space is devoted to music
(onstage you’ll hear everything
from rock and country to funk and
reggae), the other half offers terrific
Mexican food and a loaded bar.
244-9550; www.willydspianobar.
com. Willy D’s serves up a decent
dinner of pastas and salads as a
lead-in to its nightly sing-along
piano show.
ZIN uRBAN WINE & BEER BAR
300 River Market Ave. 246.4876. ZIN
is the perfect place to meet friends for
a fun, casual night out or to spend an
evening with that special someone.
Offering a variety of wines, beers and
appetizers. Open nightly.
LEGION CLuB 315 E. Capitol
Ave., 372-2608; www.legionclub.
net. Sunday night dancing, lounge
and more.
MIDTOWN BILLIARDS 1316 S.
Main St., 372-9990; www.midtownar.
com. A downtown private club/pool
hall that draws a heavy after-hours
crowd (and serves one of the best
burgers in town). Enjoy live music
into the wee hours on the weekends
at this favorite “dive.”
DoWNtoWN
610 CENTER 610 Center St., 3744678. A laidback martini lounge in
downtown Little Rock. Open nightly.
CAJuN’S WHARF 2400 Cantrell
Rd., 375-5351; www.cajunswharf.
com. Looking for good music and
better seafood? This is the place
for you. In addition to a fantastic
full-service restaurant, bands
of all musical venues play here.
And, there’s a roomy dance floor
for shaking it. The atmosphere is
one of the best in town—its huge
deck overlooks the Arkansas River,
where the sunsets are spectacular.
MALLARD’S BAR 3 Statehouse
Plaza, 906-4000; www.peabody.
com. Located inside the Four Diamond Peabody hotel in the heart of
the River Market District, Mallard’s
Bar offers visitors to Little Rock an
informal place to relax complete with
a fireplace and flat-screen tv. Opens
afternoons at 4pm and provides a
comfortable club-like atmosphere
in which to relax and unwind.
OFF CENTER 307 W. Seventh
St., 374-4699 Little Rock’s newest
entertainment spot. Open Wednesday
through Saturday.
CApITAL BAR & GRILL 111 W.
Markham St. (inside Capital Hotel),
370-7013; www.capitalhotel.com.
A legendary downtown watering
hole with mouth-watering food.
Sit by the big windows and enjoy
scenery or hobnob with some of the
city’s most powerful and influential.
SWAY 412 S. Louisiana St., 9072582. Arguably the nicest dance
club in Arkansas, Sway has a
high-energy vibe that attracts a
diverse crowd. Elevated seating
surrounds an expertly lit dance floor
in a non-smoking environment. An
outdoor private patio offers a great
view of the Little Rock skyline. Open
Thur.-Sat. nightly.
DISCOVERY 1021 Jessie Rd., 6644784; www.latenightdisco.com. A
private club that has a huge dance
floor and a massive theater where
you can sit and enjoy a variety of
entertaining shows while you’re
taking a break from all the dancing.
21 and up.
TRINITI 1021 Jessie Rd., 666-6900;
www.backstreetdanceclub.com.
Triniti is a premier dance club and
will keep you entertained all night.
JuANITA’S CANTINA BALLROOM
1300 S. Main St., 372-1228; www.
juanitas.com. The city’s grand-daddy
of live-music venues—a variety
of well-known folks like Warren
Zevon, Vertical Horizon and Richard
VINO’S BREW puB 923 W. Seventh
St., 375-8466; www.vinosbrewpub.
com. Another Little Rock staple,
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Vino’s is the best place for great
pizza and micro-brewed beers.
Just about everyone from politicos
to punkers are drawn to the city’s
original brewpub, which also serves
fantastic salads and killer calzones.
As for its music, Vino’s is known
for its slate of up-and-coming,
cutting-edge bands.
serves up fresh shrimp and fish
entrees in a relaxed neighborhood
setting. Have some peel-them-andeat-them and enjoy a cold brew
here. TV’s for watching sports and
friendly, casual wait staff.
pIZZA D’ACTION 2919 W. Markham
St., 666-5403. Looking for a good
slice, cold brew, dark corner or a
decent dart game? Known by locals
as “Pizza D’s,” it’s a little off the
beaten path for visiting bar-hoppers,
but it’s a great hang-out. Pizza D’s
is great place to meet a number of
notorious Little Rock characters and
bar-flies who are only too happy
to recommend where to go when
Pizza D’s calls it a night.
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AFTERTHOuGHT 2721 Kavanaugh Blvd., 663-1196; www.afterthoughtbar.com. If you’re looking
for live jazz, the Afterthought is
your best bet. Enjoy live jazz on
Sunday, Monday and Thursday
nights from 8pm-10pm, and soul,
R & B, blues and piano on other
nights with special musical guests
on the weekends.
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ATHLETIC CLuB 11301 Financial
Centre Pkwy. (inside the Embassy
Suites Hotel), 312-9000. A casual
west Little Rock sports bar, offering
patrons two large high definition
screens, the NLR Sunday ticket
during football season and great
cheeseburgers or fillet mignon.
Open daily.
CIAO BACI 605 N. Beechwood
St., 603-0238; www.ciaobaci.org.
Looking for an upscale late night
hangout, this casually elegant Hillcrest bungalow offers comfortable
sitting and serves specialty drinks
until 2 a.m. nightly.
CRAZEE’S COOL CAFÉ 7626
Cantrell Rd. 221-9696 Casual
place where many locals hang out.
Good burgers, daily plate specials
and bar food amid pool tables and
TVs. Full bar.
BAR LOuIE This chain’s first
Arkansas location features a
something-for-everyone menu so
broad and varied there is sure to be
something to suit any palate. Open
for late night dining. 11525 Cantrell
Rd. Full bar. CC $$-$$$ 228-0444
LD daily. BR Sat.-Sun. B1
JOuBERT’S TAVERN 7303 W. 12th
St., 664-9953. Local beer and wine
haunt that serves Polish sausage
and other bar foods. Nightly happy
hour from 2 to 6 p.m. Pool tables and
dart boards for an evening of fun.
GRuMpY’S, TOO 1801 Green
Mountain Dr., 225-3768. Another
Little Rock staple. Grumpy’s
offers live music Mondays through
Saturdays with no cover charge.
This neighborhood pub has tasty
sandwiches and chicken wings,
plus a comfortable deck.
LOONY BIN COMEDY CLuB
10301 N. Rodney Parham Rd.
(Breckenridge Village), 228-5555;
www.loonybincomedy. This club
doesn’t offer live music, but the
giggles are plentiful. You can
catch up-and-coming comedians
Wednesday through Saturday, with
low cover charges.
MARKHAM STREET GRILL & puB
11321 W. Markham St., 224-2010;
www.markhamst.com.The menu at
this West Little Rock restaurant has
something for everyone. Try the
burgers, which are juicy, big and
fine. This is one of the last smoking
bars in West Little Rock with state
OYSTER BAR 3003 W. Markham
St., 666-7100. Your friendly neighborhood seafood joint since 1975
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music (no cover) every Thursday,
Friday and Saturday.
both imports and domestics, and
live music. Open nightly.
OuR pLACE BAR & GRILL 7820
Stagecoach Rd., 455-3613. Lowkey, laidback beer bar.
ROCKS Corner of Markham and
Shackleford (inside the Crowne
Plaza Hotel), 223-3000; www.
crowneplazalittlerock.com. The
Rocks bar and its sleek, modern
surroundings has a pizzazz all its
own. Whether you gather with friends
in a casual seating area around a
flat-screen, high-definition television or celebrate a great business
deal, it’s easy to relax after a hard
day’s work.
THE RELAY 12225 Stagecoach Rd.,
455-9919. Before choosing from a
short menu that includes chicken
strips, French fries, hamburgers
jalapeño poppers and cheese sticks,
check out any of their six pool tables.
The full-service bar hosts a Monday
night open pool tournament, while
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
are devoted to karaoke.
WEST END SMOKEHOuSE AND
TAVERN 215 N. Shackleford Rd.,
224-7665; www.westendsmokehouse.net. A private club that caters
to sports enthusiasts. Watch your
favorite team on any of the televisions
located throughout the bar, while
munching on great food—burgers,
catfish, steak and more.
pApER MOON 3310 Mabelvale
Pike, 562-9044. Adult entertainment.
thEAtRICs
This brief rundown will come in handy
if you’re looking for a play, classical
music or a dance performance.
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ARKANSAS REpERTORY THEATRE The latest season is the 30th
for this professional organization on
Main Street. The season runs almost
12 months in a comfortable theater
where almost any seat is great.
Offerings this season includes: A
Raisin in the Sun, Hairspray, The 39
Steps and more. Visit their website
for complete listing. 601 Main St.,
378-0405; www.therep.org.
BIG SLICK’S BAR & GRILL 10507
I-30, 565-5462.This southwest Little
Rock bar offers nightly games of
poker (for points), pool and darts.
They also serve burgers and other
bar foods. Open nightly.
ELECTRIC COWBOY 9515 I-30,
562-6000; www.electriccowboy.
com. For the boot-and-hat crowd—
Wednesday is Ladies Night while
Thursday is “Rockin The Rock”
Karaoke. A regular country music
concert venue, you never know who
you might catch playing.
ARKANSAS SYMpHONY ORCHESTRA Indoors and outdoors, this
group performs for season celebrations such as Christmas and the
Fourth of July, and performs with
internationally known entertainers
from September through May. ASO
performs at Robinson Center Music
Hall, 426 W. Markham St., 666-1761;
www.arkansassymphony.org.
ELEVATIONS 7200 Colonel
Glenn Rd. 562-3317. A great
dance club with a food buffet
and music served up by a live
DJ. Be sure to dress to impress,
the club’s theme. Music includes
R & B, rap, and blues on Monday
nights. Open nightly.
CELEBRITY ATTRACTIONS A
steady stream of nationally touring
plays, musicals and other performances are brought to Robinson
Center Music Hall. Look for The
Aluminum Show, Beauty and the
Beast and more this season. 300
S. Spring St., Suite 100, 244-8800;
NORM’S 6416 Colonel Glenn Rd.,
569-9335. This southwest Little
Rock hotspot specializes in beer,
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puBLIC THEATRE, 616 Center St.,
374-7529, www.thepublictheatre.
com; and THE WEEKEND THEATER, 7th and Chester, 374-3761,
www.weekendtheater.org; www.
weekendtheater.org.
MuRRY’S DINNER pLAYHOuSE
Murry’s has been dishing out dinner
and live performances for more
than 30 years. You can expect a
Broadway show with your buffet
of roast beef, poultry, fish, pasta,
vegetables, salads and dessert.
Reservations are recommended.
6323 Colonel Glenn Rd., 562-3131;
www.murrysdinnerplayhouse.com.
moVIEs
Little Rock offers several options
for silver screen enthusiasts.
CHENAL 9 IMAX 17825 Chenal
Pkwy.,(west Little Rock) 821-2616
WILDWOOD pARK for the Performing Arts This west Little Rock venue
brings big names and local performers
to its state-of-the-art performance
hall. Set in a botanical garden,
Wildwood is a gardener’s delight
and is open every weekday from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 20919 Denny Rd.,
821-7275; www.wildwoodpark.org.
MARKET STREET CINEMA
1521 Merrill Dr., (west Little Rock)
312-8900; marketstreetcinema.net
RIVERDALE 10/CINEMATOWN
2600 Cantrell Rd.(near downtown)
296-9955
uA BRECKENRIDGE VILLAGE 12
Interstate-430 at Rodney Parham
Rd. (west Little Rock), 224-0990
Other theatrical performances
can be found at COMMuNITY
THEATRE OF LITTLE ROCK, 616
Center St., 410-2283, www.communitytheatreoflittlerock.org; THE
RAVE 18 Colonel Glenn Plaza
Dr.,(west Little Rock) 687-0499
“Creating a new Arkansas Coffee Culture”
10700 Rodney Parham, Ste A2
501-228-4448
www.G3Coffee.com
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CAtERING
sERVICEs
Whether you need to feed a gathering of 10 or a convention of 1,000, chances are one of Little Rock’s fine
caterers can accommodate you and your group. Below is
a partial list of restaurants and food service companies
that are up to the task.
BRYANT’S BBQ & CATERING
Event planning and full-service
caterer. 650-2839
ALL NATIONS Catering International cuisine with a Caribbean flare.
Full-service, off-site caterer able
to handle large groups. 960-8758
BuRGE’S HICKORY SMOKED
TuRKEYS & HAMS World famous
smoked turkeys and hams. A
variety of specialty sandwiches,
poorboys, and smoked-meat party
trays. Award winning fried catfish.
Also known for BBQ pork, beef,
ribs, and chicken. 666-1660; www.
smokedturkeys.com
ANDINA CAFE & COFFEE
ROASTERY Gourmet coffee and
teas. Homemade pastries—scones,
cinnamon rolls, muffins, cookies.
Sandwiches, mini chicken kabobs
and salads, and fruit and vegetable
plates. 376-2326
AppLE SpICE JuNCTION From
the dining room to the boardroom,
Apple Spice Junction is a good
choice for corporate catering
and box lunch delivery. Regular
menu includes a wide variety of
hot entrées, deli sandwiches and
light combinations, with special
menus for seasonal celebrations.
663-7008; www.applespice.com
CAJuN’S WHARF Full-service
off-site catering and banquet
facilities available. Event planning
and special event services. Menu
development for each group. All
types of cuisine. 375-5351; www.
cajunswharf.com
CApERS Full-service off-site
catering. Gourmet dinners, corporate functions, boxed lunches,
wine tastings. Complete event
planning for any group functions.
Specialty menus. 868-7600; www.
capersrestaurant.com
BIG JOE’S BARBECuE Whether
needing barbecue sandwiches, ribs
and chicken for 50 or 5,000, this
Little Rock caterer can handle all
your needs. Also offers smoked
hams and turkeys. 868-5612
CApITAL HOTEL Superlative “white
glove” service and gourmet quality
dishes. 374-7474, 800-766-7666;
www.thecapitalhotel.com
BLuE COAST BuRRITO If
you’re looking for a little southof-the-border flavor for your next
gathering or business luncheon,
this restaurant has the answer with
build-your-own burritos, fish tacos,
fresh-made salads and their tasty
Baja fruit tea. 868-3770; www.
bluecoastburrito.com
CASA MANANA ROCK Mexican
food, with an emphasis Poblano
cuisine. Appetizers. 280-9888;
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for each event using only fresh
ingredients and nothing frozen. No
charge for consultation regarding
upcoming events. 224-2639; www.
dianes-gourmet.com
CATERING CREATIONS Specializing in event and special occasion
planning with a formal flair at
reasonable prices. From soul food
to sushi, menus can be tailored to
suit any theme. 372-0700; www.
wecateryou.com
ELEGANT RENDITIONS Whether
a special wedding, anniversary or
an upscale business event, this
full-service caterer can handle
the planning and coordination,
decorations and floral needs and
custom design the menu, whether
you want to serve prime rib or
barbecue and catfish. 603-3464;
[email protected]
CATERING TO YOU Full service
catering. Gifts. Gourmet food to go.
614-9030; www.cateringtoyouinlittlerock.com
CHIP’S BARBECUE Family-owned
business since 1961, offering
hickory smoked ribs, beef, pork,
ham, turkey and chicken breasts
with homemade beans, slaw and
potato salad. 225-4346
EVENTS LIMITED A comprehensive
planner/caterer with more than 25
years of experience and can handle
any size event. 372-2512
CORKY’S RIBS & BBQ The pulled
pork is tender and juicy, the sauce
is sweet and tangy, and possibly
the best dry ribs in the area. A full
service caterer. 954-7427; www.
corkysbbq.com
HOUSE CATERING SERVICE
This complete catering service
can mix and match styles and
food influences through the use
of fresh ingredients to suit the
mood and the occasion. Whether
a private dinner for two, a wedding
or a corporate event, offers a wide
choice. 744-9439 or 541-1713;
www.housecateringservice.com
CRAVE CREATIVE CATERING
A full service Little Rock caterer
that has you covered whether
you need a three-course meal
and cocktails for a large business
function or wedding, or simply a
dozen boxed lunches. 351-0909;
www.cravecreativecatering.com
IRIANA’S PIZZA Pizza, salads
and subs. 374-3656
LILLY’S DIM SUM, THEN SOME
Contemporary Asian cuisine,
freshly prepared. 716-2700; www.
lillysdimsum.com
D’S CATERING Large variety of
choices available for daily lunch,
with delivery at no additional
charge. Choose from numerous
sandwiches, bagels, salads, sides
and desserts. Breakfast catering
also available. Larger entrée menu
offered for business meetings,
customer appreciation events and
corporate luncheons. 455-3778;
www.dscateringinc.com
LOCA LUNA RESTAURANT From
southern home-style classics to
exotic world cuisine (minimum
of 30 people). 663-4666; www.
localuna.com
McALISTER’S GOURMET DELI
Box lunches as individual as members of your team. Deli trays piled
high with McAlister’s specialty
sandwiches. Piping hot spuds
with all the toppings. McAlister’s
famous sweet tea, 537-4848; www.
mcalistersdeli.com
DADDY’S DELI & CATERING
Corporate catering, weddings,
meetings. Any kind of celebration
or open house. 225-0665; www.
daddysdeli.com
DIANE’S GOURMET LUXURIES
Catering receptions, small dinner
parties, brunches, teas, luncheons
and cocktail parties for over 25
years. Menus designed specially
McBRIDE’S CAFÉ & BAKERY
Offers a full menu of options, including spaghetti, lasagna, burgers,
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The Lite Catch at Burges in the Heights features catfish
served with traditional Southern items.
RED RIVER CATERING An
18-year-old full catering service
that specializes in fried catfish and
barbecue and served with all the
trimmings such as French fries,
baked beans, potato salad, cole
slaw. They can handle any event
from 10 to 10,000 anywhere in the
state. 231-8433
homemade soups and desserts. A
few breakfast items available. Serving
Baptist Health Medical Center (the
café is located inside the hospital)
and nearby midtown area. 227-7701
MICKEY’S SpECIAL AFFAIR
You’ll need to plan ahead but it’s
worth the call. This Little Rock
business offers custom-designed
cakes—including traditional, 3-D,
sculptured—for all events, whether
a birthday party for 12 or a major
wedding, anniversary or business
event. 221-1989; Mickeysevents.com
RX CATERING Full-service caterer
specializing in breakfast and lunch.
For breakfast, go continental, with
bagels, muffins, fruit trays and more,
or go down-home, with scrambled
eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy. For
lunch, they can serve up pot roast,
stuffed pork loin or sandwiches
and other sides. Don’t forget dessert, including chocolate-covered
strawberries. 221-3929; www.
rxcatering.net
MOE’S From hot fajita bars, boxed
burritos and fresh taco salads to
napkins and cutlery, this full-service
Tex-Mex restaurant really delivers.
223-3378; www.moes.com
MT. FuJI JApANESE RESTAuRANT Japanese cuisine. Sushi,
tempura, steaks. 227-6498; www.
mtfujirestaurant.net
SILVEK’S EuROpEAN BAKERY
If you’re looking for the very best
in European pastries, baked goods
and cakes for all occasions, this
Little Rock bakery has you covered.
661-9699; silvekseurobakery.com
NEXT LEVEL EVENTS/GENESIS
ROOMS This downtown full-service
caterer is so much more—they
can handle consultation, planning,
coordination, and complete in-house
catering and beverage services for
four or 4,000—as well as anything
else you need to make your Little
Rock event a success. 376-7700;
www.nextleveleventsinc.com
vinegar-mustard-brown sugar
sauce unique for this part of the
country. 690-6370 or 519-0715;
http://simsbarbeque-ar.com
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SOuTHWEST SpECIAL EVENTS
Big or small events, with lots of
fun food options such as burgers,
hotdogs, nachos, snow cones and
more. 562-1866
TROpICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE Hot
gourmet wraps, Boar’s Head deli
sandwiches, fresh fruit smoothies
- smoothies can be made on site.
www.tropicalsmoothie.com
SuBWAY Well-known sandwiches,
cookies, chips and beverages served
up with casual flair. Check out the
“Quick Bites” section in this guide
for store numbers and locations,
or go to www.subway.com
VIEuX CARRE From Cajun and
Creole to French, Italian, Southwest
or Southern entrées, Vieux Carre
catering services include service
in private dining rooms or the
entire restaurant and/or bar may
be reserved for special occasions.
663-1196; www.afterthoughtbar.
com/vieuxcarre
T & J FOOD SERVICE AND
CATERING Corporate, school
and large event catering. 663-3337
VILLA ITALIAN RESTAuRANT
Southern Italian, specializing in
veal dishes. Pizzas, pastas, homebaked desserts, 219-2244; www.
thevillaitalian.net
TAZIKI’S GREEK FARE Add a
Mediterranean flavor to any event.
A full service caterer. 227-8291;
www.tazikiscafe.com
WHOLE HOG CAFE Worldchampion barbecue beef, pork,
ribs and chicken available for any
event small or large. Sauces to suit
every taste and all the trimmings
for a fun feast. 664-5025; www.
wholehogcafe.com
TRIO’S Dishes reflect influences
from Asian, European, Mexican,
and Regional American cooking.
Award-winning desserts and a
superb wine list. The Pavilion
Room, a private dining and banquet
room adjacent to the restaurant,
is available for private parties and
business functions. 221-3330;
www.triosrestaurant.com
Whole Hog Café features award-winning barbeque along
with a six-pack of sauces.
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2010 Best New Restaurant
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Best Happy Hour Deal in West Little Rock!
Tuesday - Sunday, 11am - Close
Lunch and Dinner reservations accepted for
groups of 5 and more.
11525 Cantrell Rd
Pleasant Ridge Town Center
501-225-9600 • www.capisrestaurant.com
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The perfect combo for a night on the town.
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and full-flavored good times. Come enjoy the great food and fun
atmosphere, including our famous deck on the Arkansas River.
complimentary shuttle
service from area hotels
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monday-saturday from 4:30 p.m.
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