The Bugler

Name: The Bugler
Address: 2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United States, 71901-7515
Telephone: (501) 363-4790
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

628 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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The Bugler, overlooking Oaklawn's legendary racetrack, offers an array of culinary creations including Steaks, Fire and Ice Seafood Tower, Chilean Sea Bass and much more. Featuring handcrafted cocktails and wines from around the world. The Bugler staff looks forward to serving you.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(501) 363-4790
Website
https://www.oaklawn.com/dining/the-bugler-restaurant/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ken Bredeson

Location
2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901-7515
Neighborhood
Hot Springs
Cross street
Golf Links & Central Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00
Cornmeal crust, buttermilk dill sauce, smoked bacon, pickled red onions
Red Pepper Cauliflower$16.00
Caramelized cauliflower, pickled pepper sauce, bleu cheese dust, citrus micro greens
Calamari$17.00
Pickled pepper vinaigrette, spicy tomato, mixed greens
Stuffed Portabellas$17.00
Boursin herb cheese, garlic bread crumbs, creole cream, asparagus salad
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Jumbo gulf shrimp, horseradish tomato, citrus aioli, micro cilantro
BLT Coasters$19.00
Slow roasted pork belly, crispy baguette, heirloom tomato, micro lettuce, black pepper aioli
Crab Cakes$21.00
Jumbo lump blue crab, tarragon remoulade, sweet corn relish
Charcuterie
Three meats, four cheeses and accoutrements
- (2)$23.00
- (4)$29.00
Fire & Ice Seafood Tower
Scallops, mussels and clams on a sizzling tray. Six jumbo shrimp, six oysters, lobster and accoutrements
- MP
Oysters on the Half Shell
- 1/2 Dozen$21.00
- Dozen$40.00

Soups & Salad

House Salad$9.00
Iceberg and romaine lettuce, Campari tomatoes, cucumbers, grilled cheese croutons and house dressing
French Onion$10.00
Beef onion broth, boursin crouton, gruyere, green onion curls, grilled bread
Caesar$13.00
Baby romaine, crispy prosciutto, creamy Caesar dressing, naan bread crisps, parmesan
Wedge$14.00
Iceberg lettuce wedge, crispy pork belly, grape tomatoes, pickled red onion, smoked Danish bleu cheese, buttermilk dressing, cornbread crumbles
Watermelon Feta Salad$14.00
Arugula, compressed watermelon, balsamic glaze, herb feta, sweet onion marmalade, citrus vinaigrette
Lobster Chowder$16.00
Poached lobster, smoked potato, fresh corn, citrus greens

Add-Ons

Lobster Tail
- MP
Shrimp
- (4)$18.00

Entrées

The Bugler Burger$23.00
Magnolia Meadows Farms beef, white cheddar, fried green tomato, house made pickles, smoked tomato ketchup
Wild Mushroom Risotto$31.00
Trumpet, cremini, shitake, oyster mushrooms, truffle oil, parmesan
Shrimp Carbonara$31.00
Jumbo shrimp, smoked bacon, fettucine, tomatoes, peppers, red onion, artichokes, soft egg, citrus saffron butter sauce
Creole Shrimp & Grits$36.00
Carolina white cheddar grits, jumbo shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted red pepper, tomato gravy, roasted poblano pepper
Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken$37.00
Preserve lemon, garlic thyme cream, crispy potato fingerlings
Lobster Pasta$39.00
Cavatappi, poached lobster, four cheese mornay, lobster butter bread crumbs, grilled bread
Prime Bolognese$42.00
Pappardelle pasta, seared tenderloin, roasted tomato ragu, ricotta cheese, shaved parmesan, fresh basil, grilled bread
Bourbon Pork Tenderloin$43.00
Grilled pork medallions, sweet bourbon glaze, buttermilk bread pudding, garlic asparagus
Cedar Plank Salmon$45.00
Fresh Atlantic salmon, applewood smoke, maître de butter, asparagus, fried leeks, brown butter rice
Sea Bass$49.00
Miso marinated sea bass, shiitake mushrooms, black garlic hoisin, charred bok choy, jasmine scallion rice

Steaks

Bugler steak sauce, béarnaise sauce or herb butter

Center Cut Sirloin
- 12 Oz.$45.00
Filet
- 6 Oz.$43.00
- 8 Oz.$49.00
NY Strip
- 16 Oz.$51.00
Ribeye
- 16 Oz.$55.00

Sides

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00
Crispy Sweet Potatoes$9.00
Grilled Vegetables$10.00
Citrus Cilantro Corn$10.00
Loaded Baked Potato$10.00
Smoked Cheddar Grits$10.00
Truffle Fries$11.00
Grilled Asparagus$12.00
Parmesan Risotto$12.00
Brandied Wild Mushrooms$12.00

What 628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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Little Rock
Good for special occasions
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Good for special occasions

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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chris was an excellent server
KM
KimberlyM
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Food was great, service was great! No real ambience though. I think being evening, if the lights were lowered a bit it would help. It just felt like a hotel restaurant.
DJ
DJay
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service, excellent food, stunning presentation and lovely ambience. Chef Omar is very talented!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST FOOD I HAVE EVER EATEN! The service was good,the atmosphere friendly and welcoming, the people lively and happy. Great overall experience. Will be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
The Bugler was… okay. We waited quite a while despite our reservations. One of the front doors was closed and locked, so it was difficult for patrons to go in/out. We watched a man in a wheelchair struggle and it was sad. Dinner was okay. The cheese plate was quite boring with only fontina, havarti and brie. A thirty dollar cheese plate ought to be more sophisticated in my opinion. My partner ordered béarnaise with his steak and we had to remind the waiter three times to bring it. When it finally came, it was cold. Overall, a very underwhelming dinner for $400.
KK
KevinK
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. The Rib Eye was perfect
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was outstanding and patient, the atmosphere was extremely quiet and exquisite!!! And the food was just great!!
CF
CarlF
Little Rock
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience2
Terrible ambience and sky high prices make the Bugler a poor second choice to the Oak Room. I might be a place to consider during the racing season -- you can have a good view of the track -- but otherwise checkout the Oak Room or the Deli.
M
Muffy
Shreveport
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Short rib Friday night special was excellent. Special compliments to the Chef. Portion was so large we brought it home and ate on it the next evening. Always enjoy dining at The Bugler.
AB
AbbyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great experience to have for our anniversary dinner.
BC
BradleyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was beyond expectation. The food was phenomenal. It's good motivation to work hard for a lifestyle that can sustain such high level dining.
GV
GerryV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Bugler is a very well run restaurant. Service was very good - as was food quality. Overall, I would say that the value was there, although the meal was a little pricy.
S
Surveyman
Dallas
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience2
Overall it was okay. Not what I expected. The food was good but the service was slow and the atmosphere was lacking.
B
Brad
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I brought my mom to dinner for her 65th, and we absolutely loved everything about your restaurant. The service was remarkable. Your wine selection by the glass is spectacular ( prisoner ). Your portions are perfect, and the flavor is OUTSTANDING! Chris was one of the best waiters I have ever had.
RL
ReneL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent. Starting with the valets to the hostess. Our waitress Page was outstanding. The food was fantastic. We had a great experience.
HT
HandT
Houston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
We were celebrating our 38th anniversary. As always, the food and service were top notch and we will definitely be back.
KB
KathleenB
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall2food5service3ambience1
Food was great! Table we (party of 2) were seated at was next to a party of 18 people who were loud and rude. We could not even hear ourselves have a conversation due to the loud noise coming from the party of 18.
JA
JessicaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service were exceptional. Highly recommend.
RH
RichardH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner to celebrate our anniversary. Rick and Linda Hill
DD
DanD
Little Rock
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our third visit to The Bugler. My wife had the Lobster Pasta which was excellent. I had the Plank Salmon which was also excellent. Rebecca, our server, did a great job of informing us about the selections and the status of our order (although we were not in a rush). Very enjoyable evening. Will definitely go back.
D
Deeds
Memphis/West TN
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The cedar plank salmon was delicious as was the sea bass! For an appetizer we always get the crab cakes which are always fantastic!
SG
ShellyG
Springfield
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome place to dine. Wonderful view of the race track! Excellent food, crab cakes are so good!! Our waitress Ashley was very accommodating and so very nice!!
TN
TeriN
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience4
The ambiance was great but the food was sub par.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and view of the race track!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Shreveport
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
We recently visited Oaklawn resort for a girls trip. This is one of the two “upscale” restaurants on the property. Our meal was delicious! I can’t remember our waitress’s name but she was very knowledgeable & helpful. Drinks were excellent. We had crab cakes & a stuffed portabella mushroom appetizer. So good!! One friend had 6oz filet. It was cooked perfectly along with her loaded baked potato. Another friend had the Sea Bass which looked delicious & she loved it. I ordered the shrimp & grits. I was hesitant because it’s a dish that can be really good or really bad. Our waitress assured me it was one of their most popular items. It was perfect! Nice size shrimp, andouille sausage, spicy tomato based sauce & white stone ground Carolina grits. Super fun night & great dining experience. Highly recommend.
D
Dave
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service by Paige, attentive but not hovering. We had shrimp and grits, 2 had sea bass and salmon, all were cooked to perfection and delicious. The chef even came out and talked to us. He said they were going to change the menu seasonally which is nice. Pricey, but not any more so than the other places similar in Hot Springs. Highly recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
From parking in valet and getting a recommendation and tips from the valet driver on what to eat to our friendly and awesome waitress Ashley. Our first wedding anniversary was one to remember. Not a single bad thing to say about the hospitality and atmosphere of it all. Followed by some casino time to end the night. I have been to several nice restaurants and casinos in my time and can say without a doubt this experience was top notch. Would recommend to anyone with any kind of experience in nice restaurants and casinos.
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mmccain
Memphis/West TN
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
My sea bass was delicious but my boyfriend’s porterhouse was stringy and chewy. Maybe not the place to get steak, but my fish was great!
GH
GaryH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed it all!! Rebecka was outstanding! We will be back. Thanks to all for a lovely evening!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Dinner was excellent.
PA
PARD
Little Rock
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience3
This was a repeat visit to The Bugler. We had brought a guest with us to whom we had raved about this restaurant, expecting to treat him to what we had come to expect and enjoy. Service and food had been impeccable in the past, but on our last visit it was very much lacking. When you have a good experience at this restaurant it is memorable. We will try The Bugler again and hopefully will be impressed once more.
JB
JamesB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
wonderful service and food. The staff was extremely friendly and personable.
SH
SeanH
New Mexico
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience4
Service was pretty good, a bit slow but it is a sign of the times. My wife enjoyed her dinner, but I was very disappointed with the mushroom risotto. I love mushrooms and it isn’t often you see oyster mushrooms on a menu so I had to try them. I love oyster mushrooms and shiitake which were both supposed to be in the dish. As far as I could tell there were no shiitake mushrooms and there were definitely no oyster mushrooms. The risotto was good and I don’t often enjoy risotto, but I was primarily wanting the mushrooms. Kind of disappointed at what looked like sautéed white mushrooms only.
JP
JohnP
Little Rock
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service really good food. They have new menu so if you haven't been in a while you should go back.
RR
RuRu
Charleston
65 reviews
vip
3.0
65 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience3
French onion soup was very good. It was a wonderful start to what we thought was going to be a wonderful meal! The crab cakes were horrible. So fishy they were not edible!! Awful. Lemon thyme chicken was good, no complaints there.
CP
CharlesP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
We went to the Bugler for my wife's birthday. She was greeted at the door with a happy birthday wish that seemed sincere. Service was great and the food was plentiful and so delicious. There were several unique menu items and even the dessert plates had a different and interesting look. We felt special and we will return for the next big occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Fayetteville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server (I believe her name was Amy) was awesome. Big smile & very welcoming. She was very attentive & efficient. The food was delicious with very nice presentation. We will definitely be back for a visit.
JP
JamesP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was a very enjoyable experience!…every aspect was a pure delight..the food was beautiful and delicious ..service was impeccable..we will definitely be back soon!
S
Sharon
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food- as always.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was my birthday dinner and it was wonderful

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Bugler is rated 4.6 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 4, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901-7515

Additional information

Cross street
Golf Links & Central Ave.
Neighborhood
Hot Springs
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ken Bredeson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.oaklawn.com/dining/the-bugler-restaurant/
Phone number
(501) 363-4790

The Bugler

Make a reservation

Additional information

Sea Bass

Filet

Lobster Pasta

Starters

Fried Green Tomatoes$15.00

Red Pepper Cauliflower$16.00

Calamari$17.00

Stuffed Portabellas$17.00

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

BLT Coasters$19.00

Crab Cakes$21.00

Charcuterie

Fire & Ice Seafood Tower

Oysters on the Half Shell

Soups & Salad

House Salad$9.00

French Onion$10.00

Caesar$13.00

Wedge$14.00

Watermelon Feta Salad$14.00

Lobster Chowder$16.00

Add-Ons

Lobster Tail

Shrimp

Entrées

The Bugler Burger$23.00

Wild Mushroom Risotto$31.00

Shrimp Carbonara$31.00

Creole Shrimp & Grits$36.00

Lemon Thyme Roasted Chicken$37.00

Lobster Pasta$39.00

Prime Bolognese$42.00

Bourbon Pork Tenderloin$43.00

Cedar Plank Salmon$45.00

Sea Bass$49.00

Steaks

Center Cut Sirloin

Filet

NY Strip

Ribeye

Sides

Garlic Mashed Potatoes$9.00

Crispy Sweet Potatoes$9.00

Grilled Vegetables$10.00

Citrus Cilantro Corn$10.00

Loaded Baked Potato$10.00

Smoked Cheddar Grits$10.00

Truffle Fries$11.00

Grilled Asparagus$12.00

Parmesan Risotto$12.00

Brandied Wild Mushrooms$12.00

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