Our server was just wonderful and very accommodating too. The food couldn't have been more delicious.
Lisa
We received a gift certificate for my husband's birthday. It was a wonderful place and the atmosphere was so cool! The service was excellent and the dinner was delicious! We shared the Honeycrisp Apple (fabulous!) and the Casarecce appetizers and Trottole Carbonara and Flat Iron Steak as our entrees. Both delicious and the meat melted in our mouths. Dessert was the Deli Style Cheesecake that was so good! We will definitely return when we come through Bentonville. Highly Recommend!
Sonia
We celebrated our anniversary and the New Year at Preachers Son in 2019 and my husband requested that we return this year to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We had the most delightful meal! Our server, Shakira, was excellent. The food and drinks were delicious, perfectly timed and perfectly prepared. The space of course is absolutely beautiful! We were treated to a complimentary appetizer and beautiful prosecco to celebrate. We appreciate all the effort that went into making our dining experience memorable.
Gayla
My husband and I traveled to northwest Arkansas for a quick, getaway trip over the New Year's holiday. We decided to celebrate New Year's Eve over dinner at The Preacher's Son. What a fantastic restaurant! Aesthetically, it was stunning. We loved the architecture of the church building and the beautiful windows. Inside, the space was light, open and airy, while maintaining a sense of intimacy. They did an excellent job soundproofing along the high ceilings, keeping the dining area quiet and easy to carry on a conversation. As for the food, the menu was both sophisticated and approachable. I have dairy and gluten sensitivities, so dining can be a challenge. I was thrilled that many of their dishes were safe for me, or could be easily modified. My husband and I really enjoyed our starters. The seasonal oysters were from Martha's Vineyard. They were delicate with low brine and slight sweetness. We loved the shrimp tostada with the spicy giardinera. Our amazing server surprised us with the butter lettuce, free of charge. The grapefruit and avocado slices made the lettuce pop! For our main courses, we both had fish dishes. My branzino was one of their NYE dinner specials, and it was divine. My husband had the daurade, which was rich and savory with the mustard seed. We appreciated their lovely cocktail menu and beautiful selection of wines, which we enjoyed immensely. The level of service was impeccable. We had an incredible dining experience and would absolutely return. Kudos to the entire team and our compliments to the head chef. Highly recommend!
Matthew
Vlad was absolutely incredible! Amazing service, amazing food what more could you ask for!
Derek
What can you say, beautiful ambience- excellent food, all created and served with care and professionalism
Joe
I had the hostess deliver a anniversary gift to my table and it was a great surprise to wife. It was on the evening of November 22 the experience was wonderful. Thank you
Tim
It was excellent as always. Has quickly become my favorite restaurant since I moved to the area a couple months ago.
Dennis
Food was good as usual. One of the items we got was the half chicken which we've had before. This time around it was a bit dry. Other than that, food was good.
Gauge
Kelly and Rita were phenomenal!! I can't ever say enough positive things about my visits to Preacher's Son.
Set in an old church, the ambiance is perfect. Started with two very different but equally tasty cocktails. Entrees were excellent too. As a vegetarian, I really appreciate a dish that doesn't "phone it in". Even though the speakeasy wasn't open, they let us take a peek. I'd highly recommend this place for a nice meal in Bentonville.
Andrew Lee
I travel for work both domestic and internationally and have been to numerous so called “high-end” restaurants. This comes in as one of my top 3 restaurants. Great food, not an overwhelming wine list and unique space. I hope to revisit here when I’m back in Arkansas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley
I had the pleasure of dining at The Preacher’s Son for dinner to treat myself while I am in town. From the moment I walked in, the experience was truly memorable. Wes, the host, greeted me warmly and shared the story of the building—how it was once a church for many years before later being transformed into a unique three-part setting: a speakeasy below, a balcony bar above, and the main restaurant in between. Walking into the church-turned-restaurant was breathtaking, with every detail of the architecture adding to the charm.
My server, Fiva, recommended dishes that weren’t necessarily the most popular on the menu, but the flavors said otherwise. The Tartare for the appetizer and Duck breast for the entree were simply outstanding—each bite felt like that magical “Ratatouille” moment of instantly falling in love with a meal. I enjoyed a moscato for dessert and that filled me up.
The atmosphere was just as impressive as the food. The staff worked seamlessly together, creating a smooth and welcoming dining experience. The portions were perfectly sized—enough to satisfy without being overwhelming—and the pricing felt very reasonable for the quality. I also appreciated the thoughtful details, like fans set up outside to keep flies away and the comfortable spacing between tables.
One of the highlights is that the menu changes often, which makes me excited to come back and discover new flavors. This time, I only dined in the restaurant, but I’m already looking forward to exploring the speakeasy downstairs and the balcony bar upstairs on my next visit.
Overall, The Preacher’s Son is more than just dinner—it’s an experience I’ll happily return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Griffith
First time visitor to Bentonville and Preachers Son. Tess was our server and she was awesome! Food, we had the Apricot Burrata, was the perfection! We also had the lamb, chicken, duck and salmon. Everyone was thrilled with their entree. One of the best service and food I have had. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cameron Goeller
This place was great. The food was delicious, and the speakeasy downstairs while we waited for our reservation was awesome. The only two downsides are that parties of 8 or more are on a pre-fixed menu, and the dinner service took 2.5 hours. Way too long to be offering 8pm or later reservations.
Our server was just wonderful and very accommodating too. The food couldn't have been more delicious.
We received a gift certificate for my husband's birthday. It was a wonderful place and the atmosphere was so cool! The service was excellent and the dinner was delicious! We shared the Honeycrisp Apple (fabulous!) and the Casarecce appetizers and Trottole Carbonara and Flat Iron Steak as our entrees. Both delicious and the meat melted in our mouths. Dessert was the Deli Style Cheesecake that was so good! We will definitely return when we come through Bentonville. Highly Recommend!
We celebrated our anniversary and the New Year at Preachers Son in 2019 and my husband requested that we return this year to celebrate our 40th anniversary. We had the most delightful meal! Our server, Shakira, was excellent. The food and drinks were delicious, perfectly timed and perfectly prepared. The space of course is absolutely beautiful! We were treated to a complimentary appetizer and beautiful prosecco to celebrate. We appreciate all the effort that went into making our dining experience memorable.
My husband and I traveled to northwest Arkansas for a quick, getaway trip over the New Year's holiday. We decided to celebrate New Year's Eve over dinner at The Preacher's Son. What a fantastic restaurant! Aesthetically, it was stunning. We loved the architecture of the church building and the beautiful windows. Inside, the space was light, open and airy, while maintaining a sense of intimacy. They did an excellent job soundproofing along the high ceilings, keeping the dining area quiet and easy to carry on a conversation. As for the food, the menu was both sophisticated and approachable. I have dairy and gluten sensitivities, so dining can be a challenge. I was thrilled that many of their dishes were safe for me, or could be easily modified. My husband and I really enjoyed our starters. The seasonal oysters were from Martha's Vineyard. They were delicate with low brine and slight sweetness. We loved the shrimp tostada with the spicy giardinera. Our amazing server surprised us with the butter lettuce, free of charge. The grapefruit and avocado slices made the lettuce pop! For our main courses, we both had fish dishes. My branzino was one of their NYE dinner specials, and it was divine. My husband had the daurade, which was rich and savory with the mustard seed. We appreciated their lovely cocktail menu and beautiful selection of wines, which we enjoyed immensely. The level of service was impeccable. We had an incredible dining experience and would absolutely return. Kudos to the entire team and our compliments to the head chef. Highly recommend!
Vlad was absolutely incredible! Amazing service, amazing food what more could you ask for!
What can you say, beautiful ambience- excellent food, all created and served with care and professionalism
I had the hostess deliver a anniversary gift to my table and it was a great surprise to wife. It was on the evening of November 22 the experience was wonderful. Thank you
It was excellent as always. Has quickly become my favorite restaurant since I moved to the area a couple months ago.
Food was good as usual. One of the items we got was the half chicken which we've had before. This time around it was a bit dry. Other than that, food was good.
Kelly and Rita were phenomenal!! I can't ever say enough positive things about my visits to Preacher's Son.
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Set in an old church, the ambiance is perfect. Started with two very different but equally tasty cocktails. Entrees were excellent too. As a vegetarian, I really appreciate a dish that doesn't "phone it in". Even though the speakeasy wasn't open, they let us take a peek. I'd highly recommend this place for a nice meal in Bentonville.
I travel for work both domestic and internationally and have been to numerous so called “high-end” restaurants. This comes in as one of my top 3 restaurants. Great food, not an overwhelming wine list and unique space. I hope to revisit here when I’m back in Arkansas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I had the pleasure of dining at The Preacher’s Son for dinner to treat myself while I am in town. From the moment I walked in, the experience was truly memorable. Wes, the host, greeted me warmly and shared the story of the building—how it was once a church for many years before later being transformed into a unique three-part setting: a speakeasy below, a balcony bar above, and the main restaurant in between. Walking into the church-turned-restaurant was breathtaking, with every detail of the architecture adding to the charm.
My server, Fiva, recommended dishes that weren’t necessarily the most popular on the menu, but the flavors said otherwise. The Tartare for the appetizer and Duck breast for the entree were simply outstanding—each bite felt like that magical “Ratatouille” moment of instantly falling in love with a meal. I enjoyed a moscato for dessert and that filled me up.
The atmosphere was just as impressive as the food. The staff worked seamlessly together, creating a smooth and welcoming dining experience. The portions were perfectly sized—enough to satisfy without being overwhelming—and the pricing felt very reasonable for the quality. I also appreciated the thoughtful details, like fans set up outside to keep flies away and the comfortable spacing between tables.
One of the highlights is that the menu changes often, which makes me excited to come back and discover new flavors. This time, I only dined in the restaurant, but I’m already looking forward to exploring the speakeasy downstairs and the balcony bar upstairs on my next visit.
Overall, The Preacher’s Son is more than just dinner—it’s an experience I’ll happily return again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time visitor to Bentonville and Preachers Son. Tess was our server and she was awesome! Food, we had the Apricot Burrata, was the perfection! We also had the lamb, chicken, duck and salmon. Everyone was thrilled with their entree. One of the best service and food I have had. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was great. The food was delicious, and the speakeasy downstairs while we waited for our reservation was awesome. The only two downsides are that parties of 8 or more are on a pre-fixed menu, and the dinner service took 2.5 hours. Way too long to be offering 8pm or later reservations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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