Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Little Rock / Central Arkansas

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Little Rock / Central 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!

Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom

4.9

4.9 (497)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Little Rock

About the restaurant

WE ARE NOW ONLY TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND HOLIDAYS, WHICH WE WILL POST ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA AND PUBLIC SITES. PLEASE CALL US WELL IN ADVANCE FOR PARTIES OF 9 OR MORE AND COME SEE US SOON!

Raduno offers Neapolitan-style pizzas and gourmet soups, salads, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner, as well as an exceptional brunch menu on Saturdays and Sundays. The food is accompanied by 20 different craft beers on tap, 4 wines on tap, an extensive wine selection, as well as a craft cocktail menu created by our bar staff. The atmosphere is causal, and the interior combines modern chic with historic retro, such as the reclaimed wooden floors that were once old 18 wheeler trailers beds, hanging Edison light bulb fixtures, a 36-foot marble-top bar framed with antique brick and white oak wood, mirrored walls, and clean lines. We have also built a patio on Main Street that is perfect for outdoor, dog-friendly patio dining.

Top review

ElizabethVIP

Dined on May 11, 2025

We had a great mother's day brunch at Raduno! We loved being able to make a reservation for mother's day and all of our food, apps, and drinks were delicious. We also had great service.

Discover more

Popular dish

Veggie Lasagna

Petit & Keet

4.8

4.8 (977)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Jim Keet and Louis Petit have collaborated to present a polished casual restaurant and bar for Little Rock. This culinary-driven restaurant offers a variety of menu items including dishes crafted by renowned local chefs and use as many local products and ingredients as possible. Petit & Keet features a full bar with specialty drinks, cocktails and a signature bar menu. With a fresh redesign guests can enjoy an outdoor patio and bar, and also an event room for private parties.

Top review

GaryVIP

Dined on May 20, 2025

The Halibu was amazing! I enjoyed every bite. The peach cocktail was so good.

Discover more

Experience

Late Night Happy Hour!

Red Oak Steakhouse at Saracen Resort

4.8

4.8 (376)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Pine Bluff

About the restaurant

As a proud new addition to Central Arkansas' strong culinary legacy, Red Oak Steakhouse combines comfortable elegance with unmatched elevated flavors. Serving prime grade wet and dry-aged beef and working with local farmers to ensure the freshest ingredients, a meal at Red Oak takes it to the next level.

Reservations are recommended.
Must be 21 or older to enter the property. State ID is required.
No outside food or drink allowed.
No gifts are allowed.

Top review

Paula

Dined on May 15, 2025

This is wonderful fine dining experience. The food is wonderful!

Discover more

Popular dish

Seared Diver Scallops

4.8

4.8 (371)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to The OAK Room & Bar, where elevated service meets culinary artistry. Our seasonal menu blends classic technique with modern flair, offering refined yet inviting dishes. An exceptional wine list, curated by our in-house sommeliers, is designed to complement every course. From ambiance to service, every detail is crafted to create a memorable dining experience. To best accommodate you, we ask that parties of four or more call ahead for reservations.

Kindly Note: On Sundays and Mondays, The OAK Room & Bar may close earlier than scheduled due to seasonal fluctuations in guest volume. We encourage you to confirm our hours of service in advance to ensure we are open to welcome you.

For same-day dining status on Sunday & Monday, please call:
Hotel Front Desk: 501.363.4650 | OAK Room Manager: 501.984.0953

If closed early, we invite you to enjoy:
• Silks Bar & Grill – 9 PM
• Big Al’s Diner – 24 hours

Thank you for choosing Oaklawn. We sincerely appreciate your patronage.

Top review

Steve

Dined 4 days ago

Not a better venue for a special celebration. Our anniversary dinner was fabulous and our server James was outstanding and very helpful

Riverfront Steakhouse

4.7

4.7 (1679)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

North Little Rock

About the restaurant

The staff of the Riverfront Steakhouse pride themselves in serving prime steaks prepared using a special process which results in a distinctive flavor. Most customers agree our steak is the best they have ever tasted. The atmosphere at the Riverfront Steakhouse is elegant and relaxed and the service is second to none. The Riverfront Steakhouse is an excellent choice for parties, entertaining business associates or a romantic dinner for two.

Top review

Dawn

Dined 3 days ago

Shapoor, William, Chip and all of the staff always go above and beyond and are wonderful!! This is one of our favorite places to eat in the city!!

The Bugler

4.7

4.7 (1109)

$31 to $50

American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

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. Reservations requests over party of 4 must call 501-363-4790. Messages left in the reservation may not be honored.

Top review

Janice

Dined on May 23, 2025

As usual, the food was wonderful and the service was great. I was sad to see that the restaurant had discontinued, my favorite dish, the mushroom risotto, but then I discovered the mushroom pasta. That is a dish I will eat over and over again.

Eden at Hotel Hale

4.6

4.6 (268)

$31 to $50

American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Hotel Hale in downtown Hot Springs, Arkansas is home to our beautiful restaurant, Eden. Join us in the dining room and experience the old-world charm of an 1892 bathhouse. Dine under the skylight and enjoy a delicious meal surrounded by a fresh and flourishing garden.

Top review

William

Dined 7 days ago

It would have been 5 stars all around only the pesto pasta had wayy to much pesto and olive oil you need to trust your pasta and shrimp ( which were fantastic) that was the only thing. Though the trout was perfect so was the risotto!

Saltgrass Steak House - Little Rock Bass Pro

4.6

4.6 (33)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Saltgrass Steak House is an award-winning steakhouse famous for serving 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.

Top review

john

Dined 6 days ago

Sat at the bar with a date. Service was great. Had cocktails and appetizers.

Volstead Proper

4.4

4.4 (68)

$31 to $50

American

Conway

About the restaurant

Executive chef and partner, Steve Binotti, is a culinary graduate form Kendall College. Steve began his career in Chicago at David Burkes Primehouse and later worked with Virgin Hotels. He was voted 2021 Executive Chef of the year in Arkansas, after crafting menu items for Petite and Keet, as well as Cypress Social in Central Arkansas.
Come be inspired by our smokey flavors of your favorite bourbons and hone into the inspiration that curated our menu, filled with interesting ingredients, unique flavor pairings, and new twists on some southern classics.

Top review

Jeff

Dined on May 25, 2025

This restaurant has been closed since April27 moving to a new location. Not yet open

Saltgrass Steak House - Little Rock North

3.6

3.6 (12)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Sherwood

About the restaurant

Top review