Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Little Rock / Central Arkansas

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!

Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

4.8

4.8 (1444)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Allsopp & Chapple is open for dinner 4pm - 9pm (Sun-Thurs) and 4pm - 10pm (Fri-Sat). We pride ourselves in outstanding service, fine dining, and an extensive wine list. There is a full bar on-site with signature cocktails. We look forward to serving you!

Top review

Pattie

Dined 4 days ago

The food is consistently outstanding, and the servers are always attentive. I love the creative cocktail menu!

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4.8

4.8 (1436)

$31 to $50

American

North Little Rock

About the restaurant

Cypress Social is a new lakeside American eatery.

Walk-ins welcome! Please call the restaurant if reservations do not appear available online.

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Janet

Dined 1 day ago

The food was absolutely amazing. Our servers were kind and thoughtful and attentive. Everything was clean. It was an amazing experience. We will be back.

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YaYas Euro Bistro in Little Rock

4.8

4.8 (97)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Little Rock

About the restaurant

YaYa's Euro Bistro is a charming restaurant nestled in the heart of Little Rock, offering a delightful culinary journey through Europe. Step inside and be transported to a world of warm ambiance, friendly service, and exquisite cuisine.

Hand-tossed, oak-fired pizza & other Mediterranean eats are served at this woodsy-chic bar & eatery.

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jason

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing as always and Lexington was greatest server ever

Steinhaus Keller

4.7

4.7 (1791)

$31 to $50

Bavarian

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Arkansas' finest German Restaurant and Biergarten. Located in the grotto of Spencer's Corner in historic Dowtown Hot Springs. Our cave-like atmosphere is truly unique. Enjoy your favorite German beer in our lush Biergarten. We look forward to seeing you. Prost!

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David

Dined 3 days ago

Great staff and atmosphere. Sure it's a little pricey but so is McDonalds. This is really good food so bring your eating pants. Super nice staff. They really went above and beyond.

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Sullivan’s Steakhouse - Little Rock

4.7

4.7 (566)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of central Arkansas, right in west Little Rock, Sullivan’s is a local treasure known for its bone-in steaks, fresh seafood, and extensive cocktail menu. Whether you’re a local or visiting from Pine Bluff or Hot Springs, there’s something magical waiting for you at this Little Rock steakhouse.

Expect a dinner menu filled with tender filet mignon, juicy bone-in steaks, and perfectly seasoned Chilean Seabass. You won’t be able to resist diving into our fresh seafood selections, like the buttery lobster tail. The restaurant’s interior is both luxurious and inviting, with live music filling the air on the weekends, adding a unique touch to your dining experience. The expansive indoor bar offers a relaxing space to enjoy cocktails or share an appetizer with friends. Our knockout martini or any of our signature cocktails are sure to hit the spot.

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Andrea

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

This was my first time at this restaurant for my birthday. The service was great, drinks were good, and food was seasoned and delicious!

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4.6

4.6 (361)

$31 to $50

Italian

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Inspired by the coastal cuisine of Cinque Terra, J&S Italian Villa is a fun and trendy dining experience located in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. With seasonal menus crafted by 2-Michelin Star Chef Sascia Marchesi, you’ll enjoy unique and flavorful dishes featuring pasta made from scratch, seafood, steak, and fresh local produce.

Whether you’re interested in a date night for two, a special gathering in our private Red Room, catering for your big event, or simply relaxing with drinks and appetizers in a chic bar and lounge, J&S Italian Villa proudly provides attentive service in a welcoming atmosphere.

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MelissaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

This place was great- the service was excellent and the food was great!

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Popular dish

Caprese Salad

Popular dish

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Popular dish

Fettuccine Alfredo

Eden at Hotel Hale

4.6

4.6 (271)

$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.

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Sarah

Dined 5 days ago

First place I have ever found that serves Impossible meatballs! Loved the meal. My husband had the surf and turf! Amazing too! Portions so large we couldn’t finish. Yum!

Benihana - North Little Rock, AR

4.5

4.5 (1664)

$50 and over

Japanese

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Welcome to Benihana and a dining experience unlike any other! Our guests are seated at communal tables in groups, where your personal chef will perform the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Watch as we slice and dice, preparing a meal that will dazzle your eyes as well taste buds, whether you choose mouth-watering steak, tender chicken or succulent seafood. You can also enjoy sushi prepared by a talented sushi chef and indulge in a specialty cocktail.

Due to the current restrictions, We are only accepting in-house reservations at this time.

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Nancy

Dined 3 days ago

Always a wonderful time, wonderful food and wonderful service.

Capital Bar and Grill

4.5

4.5 (252)

$31 to $50

Southern

Little Rock

About the restaurant

The Capital Bar & Grill may be the embodiment of Capital’s Southern Comfortable culinary vision focusing on provincial comfort food with a particular emphasis on the bounty of Arkansas. The tools of the bar include the most sought-after liquors, mixers and ingredients. In sort of a back-to-the-future twist, it has been a devotion to handmade classic and custom cocktails (the Aviation vs. the Cropduster) that has established Capital Bar as a nationally-regarded spirits destination. All this said, we strive to create a fun, relaxing experience for all of our guests: The friendly atmosphere is especially suited to business lunches, after-work drinks and get-togethers, as well as special date nights.

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Troy

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was so nice, from then ambiance to the wait staff to the food.

Marty's Place

4.5

4.5 (130)

$30 and under

American

Maumelle

About the restaurant

At Marty's Place we believe delicious food and awesome customer service will set us aside from the rest.