Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Little Rock

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Updated January 05, 2025

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42 bar and table at The Clinton Presidential Center

4.9

4.9 (1008)

$30 and under

American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

42 bar and table, the Clinton Center’s onsite restaurant, offers diners a delicious blend of local favorites and internationally-inspired cuisine. Come enjoy our acclaimed food and outstanding service in our dining room or on our patio and terrace, which offer unparalleled views of the Arkansas River and the lighted Clinton Presidential Park Bridge.

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Lorine

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

The Manager and Staff was great, the food was great, and the Server, Amber was top tier!!

Vault

4.9

4.9 (1765)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Vault will be closed Saturday January 11th due to inclement weather.

For VALENTINES DAY, Vault will offer a special prix fix menu. The regular menu will not be available. Menu is posted on the Menu tab.
Vault will be closed Wednesday January 29th for a private event. We will be open Easter and Mother's Day.

Please note that parties of 6 or more may have a gratuity of 21% added.
No outside food or beverage please, INCLUDING CAKES.

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.

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

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Robin

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

Vault is fantastic!!! Evan was our server, and he was wonderful!!!

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4.8

4.8 (2051)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Hot Springs Premier Steak and Seafood Restaurant. Offering USDA Prime Beef, Fresh Seafood, an Oyster Bar, a Fantastic Wine list and a Bourbon Bar with over 400 Bourbons, the largest selections in the state.

Some of our signature dishes are: The Boursin Filet, Truffle Chicken, and the Double Cut Pork Chop.
Our seafood lineup changes daily because we source seafood direct, our Purveyor provides us with the best product they have availably, and our Chefs use it to make unique and delicious dishes.

Our Main Dining Room is Upscale, Intimate and Romantic. The Bourbon Bar area is Rustic, Comfortable, Classy and Vibrant. We have a Beautiful Patio (must be 21yrs old to enter), great place for before or after dinner cocktails.
Hot Springs National Park and Oaklawn Racetrack are just minutes away.
*Note: If you are unable to find availability online, please contact us directly and we may be able to accommodate.

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CarolynVIP

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

8 oz filet was great. Their homemade yeast rolls are delicious.

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Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

4.8

4.8 (1345)

$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!

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Susan

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was excellent although that was the worst Irish coffee I’ve ever had

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4.8

4.8 (1341)

$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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Kamille

Dined 7 days ago

My family and I were there to celebrate my father's 8th birthday. I made the reservation online, which was super easy. We arrived about 10 minutes before our scheduled reservation and were seated immediately. Our waiter Austin was amazing. He was very pleasant and accommodating. He made great food recommendations. The appetizers came out quickly and the food shortly after. Each order was correct and the food was hot. We were there the night before the snow started and it was extremely cold outside, I was worried that it would be cool inside but the temperature was just right. They even had a fireplace screen saver on the TV which was a nice touch. We have a GREAT time. Again, our waiter Austin was GREAT and we even received a visit from the manager checking to ensure everything was good. We will definitely visit again.

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4.8

4.8 (314)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Hot Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to The OAK room and bar, where elevated service meets culinary artistry. Our meticulously crafted menu highlights seasonal ingredients, blending classic techniques with modern flair to create dishes that are both sophisticated and approachable. Our exceptional wine list, curated by our in-house sommeliers, features celebrated vintages and labels from around the world, perfectly complementing each plate. Every detail, from the ambience to the attentive service, is designed to provide a dining experience that is memorable, refined, and unparalleled. At The OAK room and bar, we invite you to savor each moment with us.

To ensure an exceptional experience for all guests, we request that groups of 5 or more call ahead to arrange their reservation.
All guests dining at The OAK room and bar must be at least 21 years of age.

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Susan

Dined on Dec 21, 2024

Great food & great service! This was our first visit, but it won’t be our last.

Volstead Proper

4.7

4.7 (64)

$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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Larry

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Amazing menu options, drinks were amazing. The porkchop and mashed potatoes simply the best. Will be back again and again

The Lounge at Huntington Square

4.6

4.6 (23)

$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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John

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great time tonight. Atmosphere was great. Food was amazing and great craft cocktails.

Capital Bar and Grill

4.5

4.5 (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 on Dec 14, 2024

Wonderful as always, even better during the holiday season!

Park Grill - Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts

4.5

4.5 (341)

$30 and under

American

Little Rock

About the restaurant

Park Grill will serve contemporary American fare inspired by local and seasonal ingredients. The new restaurant seats approximately 100 guests and features floor-to-ceiling views of the museum's outdoor sculptures, landscaped event lawn, and MacArthur Park and has outdoor dining options, as well as a spacious private dining room.

Park Grill hours are as follows: Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m. for lunch service, Wednesday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. for dinner service. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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grace

Dined 6 days ago

Thank you for a wonderful evening. The food was exceptional. The atmosphere was exceptional. The service was exceptional. We look forward to coming back soon!

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