Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Fayetteville / Northwest Arkansas

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Fayetteville / 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!

Grotto Wood Fired Grill & Wine Cave

4.8

4.8 (1733)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Eureka Springs

About the restaurant

This place is a hidden Eureka gem and located in the beautiful downtown district. The original structure was built on solid rock which has had an active spring running constantly. This unique rock formation provides a comfortable romantic setting for a great dining experience.

Top review

Chris

Dined 1 day ago

Absolutely the best place we have eaten. The atmosphere, hospitality, and food all were incredible! Would recommend 10/10! Anniversary dinner was a memorable one

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Cheers at The Old Post Office

4.8

4.8 (544)

$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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Chris

Dined 6 days ago

Food was good, the staff was awesome and atmosphere was fantastic

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4.8

4.8 (102)

$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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Ron

Dined 1 day ago

As always, Junto exceeded our expectations. Few, if any, restaurants in Bentonville match high quality food with high quality delightful service delivered by great people.

Vetro 1925 Ristorante

4.7

4.7 (1025)

$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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Ryan

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Great food. The best calamari I’ve ever had. The service was wonderful.

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Popular dish

Spaghetti Carbonara

Prima Italia

4.7

4.7 (115)

$31 to $50

Italian

Fort Smith

About the restaurant

Owned by a trio of talented chefs, the menus at Prima Italia were developed to offer patrons authentic, contemporary Italian cuisine. The highest quality raw ingredients, such as eggs from Happy Egg based in Rogers, AR, who also supply Michelin starred restaurants in New York and Los Angeles, are used to create fresh pasta daily. The pasta is made using equipment by Imperia & Monfeṙṙina imported directly from Asti, Italy. Breads are sourced locally from Harvest Moon Bakery.

We are excited for Fort Smith to experience our cuisine in this beautiful space!

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Latifeh

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

We had a wonderful holiday celebration dinner at Prima Italia! We will definitely be back

Mezzaluna Pasteria & Mozzarella Bar - Bentonville

4.7

4.7 (106)

$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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Ashley

Dined 3 days ago

Staff was ultra attentive and informative on the menu. Even giving off menu options to accommodate our young kids. Great fresh food. Loved the atmosphere as well.

The Hive at 21c

4.5

4.5 (2312)

$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 1 day ago

Wide choice of well prepared foods. One of the best hotel restaurants that I have been to in years! In addition to the good food, the service was exceptional as well. No disappointments here.

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Saltgrass Steak House - Rogers

4.5

4.5 (26)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Rogers

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.

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Alison

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

Thank you for being open on Christmas. We had a great steak dinner .

Stonebreaker

4.5

4.5 (35)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Fayetteville

About the restaurant

The historic house has a new life as a restaurant and bar, with Executive Chef Tyler Rogers creating dishes that celebrate local, seasonal ingredients. Guests and neighbors can take their craft cocktails from the bar to the parlors of the old house or out to the screened porch. We currently offer Dinner from 5pm - 9pm, 7 days a week. Come join us at the top of Markham Hill right next to the University of Arkansas.

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Elon

Dined 7 days ago

A couple of months after opening, the Stonebreaker Restaurant already delivers excellent dishes and a high level of creativity and value to Fayetteville. This location is terrific for a semi-casual meal or a special occasion and is easily in the top tier of meals in Fayetteville. My takeaways are that the food at Stonebreaker is of excellent value due to the quality of the ingredients, overall creativity, composition of the dishes, and unexpectedly large portion sizes. The service was good and right where it needed to be. It was not quite at the fine dining level that you might expect, but it was approachable and met lall our needs. The ambiance was a little bland. It's a recently renovated location, so it looks and feels brand new but lacks charm or uniqueness.

Texas de Brazil - Rogers

4.4

4.4 (579)

$31 to $50

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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Carl

Dined 2 days ago

Great food, great taste and quality. Very professional staff.

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