Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Northwest Arkansas

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Northwest Arkansas? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Rogers

4.8

4.8 (1663)

$30 and under

American

Rogers

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Rogers, AR!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 5 days ago

Everything was perfect for my birthday celebration. Food was absolutely perfectly delicious as was the service as always. I have visited many Ruth Chris restaurants across the country and the consistency is always amazing.

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Vetro 1925 Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (999)

$31 to $50

Italian

Fayetteville

About the restaurant

At Vetro 1925, we serve classic Italian flavors located in Downtown Fayetteville. Chef Alan Dierks specializes in local ingredients, sustainable seafood and fine cuts of meat. He and his staff strive to preserve simple, clean flavors, using the freshest ingredients. Our meats are sourced from local farms practicing the humane treatment of animals, and we import our cured meats, cheeses, and Sicilian olives from Italy. Depending on the season, you may see a few surprises on the menu in addition to your old favorites. A large portion of our menu is gluten-free, and we always have a vegetarian and vegan option as well!

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Dan

Dined 5 days ago

Food was wonderful as always. Noise level was on the loud side, large groups, football weekend. Service was amazing! We always dine here when in town, we will be back!

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Popular dish

Spaghetti Carbonara

Cheers at The Old Post Office

4.8

4.8 (520)

$30 and under

Grill

Fayetteville

About the restaurant

Come enjoy a delicious meal right off the wood fire grill! We are located right in the heart of the historic Fayetteville square, and welcome you to join us for an incredible meal in an inviting, lively atmosphere. Our kitchen uses only select mesquite wood to insure every item has just the right amount of smoky flavor. For a grilled lunch or dinner, we offer classic steaks from ribeye to filet mignon as well as a few outside of the box items like lamb chop lollipops and jalapeño-stuffed quail breast. We also have sandwiches, salads, soups, and house-made desserts.

About the Building

Built in 1911, this historic building began its important role in the Fayetteville community as the city Post Office. In 1974 it was saved from demolition by a citizen-led petition, and gained National Historic status. We are honored to continue the tradition of bringing people together and celebrating the citys history in the beautiful Old Post Office.

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AMB420

Dined 4 days ago

Great experience, the food was great!

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4.8

4.8 (46)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Bentonville

About the restaurant

Junto boasts a Japanese-inspired menu, including seasonal small plates and chef specialties, alongside an extensive list of traditional sushi, sashimi, and nigiri.

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Nickvip

Dined on Oct 1, 2024

Best dining experience we’ve had at Bentonville thus far

The Hive at 21c

4.7

4.7 (2266)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bentonville

About the restaurant

Located at 21c Museum Hotel Bentonville, The Hive emphasizes the unique culinary identity of Arkansas.
A communal gathering place, The Hive prepares locally sourced ingredients to showcase the unique culinary identity of Arkansas. The restaurant and lounge are perfect for catching up over drinks friends, entertaining important clients or simply grabbing a bite with friends and family in Bentonville

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John

Dined 3 days ago

Always great food and excellent service. We had reservations for brunch and they made sure everything was perfect.

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4.7

4.7 (2343)

$31 to $50

American

Bentonville

About the restaurant

The Kitchen at The Preacher’s Son is led by Neal Gray- a native of Arkansas with tenures at Stone Barns in NY and The French Laundry in Napa. We feature Local, Sustainable, Farm to Table cuisine, friendly and professional service paired with cutting edge cocktails and a deep wine list. The Preacher's Son offers stunning stained glass windows by George Dombek, garden patio seating, a rooftop bar and a fine speakeasy - Undercroft Bar.

In 1849, John Ruskin wrote The Seven Lamps of Architecture which spread Gothic Revivalism across the western world. In 1904, that same style is used for the First Christian Church in downtown Bentonville. We proudly connect these moments at The Preacher’s Son.

Come join us for a memorable night!

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Carmen

Dined 7 days ago

So incredibly good. We had the tostada, peaches, tofu curry, endive salad, broccoli, and the mahi mahi. The tofu curry, endive salad, and broccoli were exceptional but everything was great. Service was also outstanding and the place is beautiful. Highly recommend!

Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar - Bentonville

4.7

4.7 (47)

$30 and under

Italian

Bentonville

About the restaurant

Coming soon to Bentonville! Stay tuned for our grand opening date.

At Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar owners Chef Soerke Peters and Amy Stouffer keep this simple and amazing. Fresh pasta, mozzarella, and gelato made fresh daily. Come taste fresh!

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Jsckie

Dined 7 days ago

this was the second time I have been there now and the food was just as amazing, I recommend the gnocchi the Bolognese or anything on the menu the Caesar salad is a must!!

Saltgrass Steak House - Rogers

4.6

4.6 (18)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Rogers

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Each steak is cooked to perfection with Saltgrass-7 Steak Spice, and topped with garlic butter. All breads, dressings, soups and desserts are made from scratch daily. Great food and legendary hospitality make Saltgrass an enjoyable experience for the whole family.

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Karenvip

Dined 4 days ago

We took a large group. The service was outstanding and the food was very good!

Texas de Brazil - Rogers

4.4

4.4 (537)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Rogers

About the restaurant

Texas de Brazil, is a Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, that features endless servings of flame-grilled beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage as well as an extravagant salad area with a wide array of seasonal chef-crafted items.

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stacy

Dined 5 days ago

Very good food & a great experience. We Will return again.

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StoneHouse Chaffee Crossing

4.3

4.3 (366)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Fort Smith

About the restaurant

Located at the edge of Fort Smith in Chaffee Crossing. StoneHouse introduces a Chef driven, eclectic menu with a modern approach to new American while focusing on the steak program with prime meats. From the moment you walk-in, plan on encountering the highest level of food in Fort Smith.

Here at StoneHouse our goal is to create a place for friends and families to gather. We pride ourselves in providing a dining experience that will truly impress our patrons and their guests.

Our Steakhouse features primal cuts including Porterhouse, Ribeye, Tomahawk and Filet Mignon. Steaks and chops aren’t the only dishes StoneHouse serves up. Seasonal seafood, Chef inspired dishes and delectable desserts are just some of the tempting offerings. Of course, no meal would be complete without that perfectly paired wine. Knowing this, StoneHouse presents one of the largest wine selections in Fort Smith. When the time comes to impress, we’ll be ready for you and your guests.

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Amber

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

We had a great experience, service was great. The atmosphere is great as we sat out on the patio.

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Popular dish

Spinach Dip

Popular dish

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

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