Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Little Rock

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Little Rock? 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!

Vault

4.9

4.9 (1745)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Vault restaurant is on the main floor of the original Bank Building, built in 1909 in Historic Downtown Hot Springs, AR. We have preserved the original bank vault that allows for private dining for groups up to 4. Our attention is on all the details... “all the way down to the salt and pepper shakers.” We hope you will join us for your Timeless Vault Dining Experience.

Please note that parties of 6 or more may have a gratuity of 21% added.
Dinner service on Tuesday through Thursday is from 5:00 to 8:30. The bar closes at 9:00
Dinner service on Friday and Saturday is from 5:00 to 9:30. The bar closes at 10:00.
No outside food or beverage please, INCLUDING CAKES.

Vault will be closed X-Mas Eve, X-Mas Day, New Years Day. We will be open Easter and Mother's Day.

FOR FLOWERS, CHOCOLATES, ETC, PLEASE GO TO : https://hotspringsfloristgifts.com
Vault will be open on NEW YEARS EVE. Menu is posted under ".Menus"

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Eating at Vault was one of the best dining experiences I have had in quite some time! The staff was attentive, the executive chef even checked on our toddler a few times. And I had the best main course (Lamb Sirloin) I’ve ever had in the last 10+ years. Obviously highly recommend.

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Sonny Williams' Steak Room

4.8

4.8 (856)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Sonny Williams' Steak Room in Little Rock, Arkansas is in the River Market District offering up a fine dining experience along with wonderful music at the piano bar. Naturally, you can find plenty of fine wines available at this establishment, as well.
*****For New Years Eve or Valentines Day please call the restaurant to schedule a reservation.******

Sonny Williams' Steak Room has some fantastic appetizers for you to enjoy. These include items like the fried calamari, jumbo lump crab cakes and the French Onion Soup. Of course, you can choose from many different cuts of steak when you visit Sonny Williams' Steak Room. Try the Double Bone Smoked Pork Chop, Herb Roasted Chicken, and Alaskan King Crab legs as well. For dessert, consider the warm Bread Pudding w/ Whiskey Sauce, or a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream.

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Tim

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great experience at Sonny Williams. The sea bass was exceptional!

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4.8

4.8 (304)

$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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Hannah

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Joe was amazing, was great at helping me pick a wine to drink and suggesting the Christmas drinks. He made every single thing on the menu sound amazing. And it was so lovely to listen to Gavin’s beautiful singing while enjoying such an amazing dinner

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Popular dish

Caprese Salad

Popular dish

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Popular dish

Fettuccine Alfredo

Cypress Social

4.8

4.8 (1324)

$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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Wes

Dined 1 day ago

Great food, atmosphere and service. I’m a return guest and will continue to be. All employees were professional and strive to make your visit “top notch”.

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4.7

4.7 (941)

$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.

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Brian

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and service. Compared to out of state restaurants price is actually lower.

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Experience

Late Night Happy Hour!

YaYas Euro Bistro in Little Rock

4.7

4.7 (33)

$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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Cindy

Dined 3 days ago

Always consistently good!!! Great food, service and atmosphere!! A true favorite!

The Lounge at Huntington Square

4.7

4.7 (15)

$30 and under

American

Jonesboro

About the restaurant

Once called the Glass Factory and mainly operating as a wedding venue, we have transitioned into a speakeasy lounge that will be open to the public on certain days and will be available for events on certain days of the week! Still very industrial down to its bones, this hybrid space now displays a timeless art deco decor and upscale eats and drinks. Follow us on social to keep up with updated hours of operation, events, and more!

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KristenVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food is ok. The cocktails and the ambiance make up for it! It looks like a swanky jazz room but the talent (though talented) never matches.

Capital Bar and Grill

4.6

4.6 (219)

$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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Deni

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful as always, even better during the holiday season!

Volstead Proper

4.5

4.5 (57)

$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.

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Angie

Dined on Dec 3, 2024

Had a good meal at VP. Service was very good. Did not have drinks but will return to try them.

Dining Services at Arlington Hotel

3.7

3.7 (247)

$31 to $50

American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

The most prominent building in the heart of historic downtown Hot Springs National Park, the Arlington Resort Hotel & Spa, is an American treasure. The Arlington has all of the ambiance and hospitality of a traditional, grand old Southern hotel.
Original to the 1924 structure, the Venetian Dining Room is the place to see and be seen, famous for its Friday Night Seafood Buffet and award-winning Sunday Brunch. Breakfast is also served in the dining room Thursday - Sunday, no reservations needed.

The staff at all of The Arlington Resort restaurants look forward to serving you!

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Roger

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

A lovely way to spend Thanksgiving. The turkey was delicious and moist the prime rib carvery was just as juicy and delicious. All the trimmings were delicious as well though the mash potatoes were not really all that but everything else was nice. Full salad options along with shrimp and fruit! I enjoyed the dessert options of key lime tarts pecan pie. Chocolate cake left a bit to be desired but overall very happy with the ambiance and the quality!

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Experience

Christmas Buffet 2024

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