50 Best American Restaurants near Gravel Ridge

“A cozy southern breakfast restaurant. Very friendly and hospitable staff, makes you feel welcome the moment you walk in. They have everything you could expect on their menu. Good southern food. I had the biscuits and gravy. Prices are reasonable, and the coffee is good. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good breakfast.“

“Best burger in central Arkansas. My husband loved the Chicago Dog, as well. Homemade fries. Cooked to order burgers and dogs. Will definitely return. One tip: if you call in your order you may wish to park and go in to get it unless the drive thru is empty. Since items are cooked to order you may be there for a bit if someone orders in the drive thru. Excellent food and service.“

“Amazing meal as always! I asked my daughter where she wanted to go for a spring break lunch and she picked 42! Everytime we eat here, the experience is fantastic. Better than restaurants I've been at in Chicago and New York. They run a tight ship and it shows. Special shout out to our server, Lauren and Jason the MOD. Will definitely be back!“

“This cafe was so fun! You can sit inside or outside(even if it's raining). All of the food is locally sourced, and so delicious! We had four in our party, and ate the vegetarian bahn mi, grilled cheese, cheeseburger, and the mushroom burger, I also got the green winter squash soup. Everything we ate was so delicious. The atmosphere was so nice, and everyone we came into contact as far as employees were great. Howie was our cashier, and just the sweetest. We had such an amazing time, and enjoyed our food immensely. We will definitely recommend to all of our friends/family.“

“We finally made it over to Bennett's and our only regret is that we hadn't visited sooner. Fantastic atmosphere for a date night or a group date. The menu covers all the cravings. From lamb lollipops for an appetizer to strawberry/blueberry/blue cheese salad or thick cut, smoked and bourbon glazed pork chop with homemade strawberry cake for dessert, you need to get yourself to Bennett's this evening! Trust me, your taste buds will thank me!“

“The burgers are a bit greasy, but if that bothers you, ask for “well drained” and they will be perfect. It’s a very friendly atmosphere. They have people walking around to bring you more fries, refill your drink, and offer free samples of their ice cream.“

“Best place we found in little rock so far. Very high class service and food. The fillet was the best we had in a very long time, didn't really need a knife and didn't want it to end. The halibut was almost as good. Can recommend the cheesecake to share too, passionfruit jus was amazing!Edit: We went back and had another amazing meal, 4 fillets, all perfect. Going again tonight ?“

“1 of my favs when in the little rock area Today i walked in a guy from behind the bar walked past us didnt speak that kind of made me mad but love the place so i waited 5 minutes not a person in sight and guy showed back up as we left We will be back and try again but guy that cant say even say hi needs to be gone“

“Double burger ? a more burger than you think! It’s not a McDonald’s kinda burger. It’s premium grade, tasty juicy, what I call dairy-bar style burger! Old school dinner style! Fries were, well, fries. Fried pickles were a full basket full. I would dare to say hand battered!If you go on a Sunday, be prepared to eat and run. 3 different servers stopped by to ask if we were done. I get it, limited seating and no one likes to wait.“

“Anybody that lives in Little Rock AR and enjoys fine dining must try the Brave New Restaurant on the river! Even if you are just passing through it's a must try... The food is delicious and the ambiance is beyond reproach! Ask for Ricardo... you will not be disappointed!“

“After a long work week this is the spot for a girls night out..atmosphere so adult people friendly laid back from owner’s to the bartenders (drinks you just can’t have one) let me not forget the cooks the food the food fye!!!!!!!! I always enjoy the spot“

“4*on food b/c onion rings where burned yet sogging with crust falling off. Hushpuppies were oil soaked on the outer third of crust...4* on atmosphere due to sticky tabletops, lack of sugar substitute on the tables and secondary dinning hall's restroom was in need of cleaning. The soap dispenser was off the wall and not in working order. (How do employees wash their hands before returning to work?)Shrimp was good as always. Fried catfish was delicious as we've come to expect.“

“Awkward service and above average food. Was placed right next to a door to the outside patio that people were constantly opening and was letting in bursts of cold air. Not a good place for a table. service was non attentive and we had to flag another waiter after sitting for 20 min waiting to order with only water. the steak and fries were excellent and well seasoned. Love the half bottle wine list.“

“We had a great time checking out Caverns & Forests! I brought my 5 kiddos which I was apprehensive about at first cause it didn’t seem like the “usual crowd,” but they were so kind and welcoming. There were games for all skill levels so my 3 & 5 year olds had games to play too. The snacks were delicious and fairly priced and the game selection was incredible!! The hubs and I definitely plan on coming back for date night as often as we can!“

“Omg got a recommendation from family to go here and it was WONDERFUL! We got the Parmesan Salsa and artichoke appetizers and they were perfect to share with the four of us. We tried the Irish red and the honey wampus cat beers and they were delicious! Ribeye steak, grouper, and snapper were perfection. Will definitely come back again when we’re in town! Service was great, atmosphere was stylish and professional. Loved it!Parking: Lot right across the street.“

“Whenever I ask for recommendations to a good breakfast place a lot of people said here. I was absolutely not disappointed, the food and service was outstanding. Exactly what you would expect from a southern comfort food. I ordered the meatlover omelette:)“

“Good food, nice atmosphere and ambiance. The service was good, but sometimes it may be slower if they are busy. I haven't been in a long time, but I would go back and recommend eating here if you are in the area. They may even have live music certain days of the week.“

“Good food.. comfort.. WAFFLE..Biscuits and gravey.. bacon, sausage, ham.. HASHBROWNS, and eggs..Or omelets.. Texas cheese steak melt.. yummy ?Wheelchair accessibility: Every location has parking and ramp for wheelchair.. the doors are manual, but if anyone sees ya coming they always assist with the door.. also, there is a counter top with removable chairs.. and at least one booth with extension beyond the seat bench .. room for a guest .“

“Came here last night and had a great time! Our table got two wine flights, a cocktail (I don’t remember the name of it), the standard grilled cheese, spicy beef, and duck pastrami. It was a little loud, and at the end we felt like we were being rushed out the door, but everything else was great!“

“Had a great club sandwich for lunch and it was so good we came back for pizza for dinner. The service at lunch was fantastic. The evening service was only so so. Not impressed with our server. The restaurant was not busy either. Never came back to check how our food was. Just came back to deliver the check. Such a different experience than we had at lunch. We had German potato salad with our sandwiches. Wasn’t overly impressed. Should have gone with fries. Love all the plate saucers.“

“This isn't the place you think about when you want a nice relaxing meal. But it is the place you go to, for a great night out with friends. From Pool to Karaoke, it's always a fun night out. It's a staple for those of us that worked the Cantrell/Riverdale area. Lunches and happy hour in the late 90's. Great memories.“

“First time going to Chef Candice in Cabot, AR! I was very excited to try the Carnivore wrap! We got 2 carnivore wraps, 2 cupcakes and 1 strawberry pie.. to go, this was $46 w/o tip, $$$. Ok let's break it down! First the place is adorable and very clean. Easy access and plenty of free parking. The young lady that rang me up was very nice. I've heard great things about this carnivore wrap so we had to try it. Sadly it seemed salty to me and it was just ok. We got 2 cupcakes, one was a banana cream pie?? Omg, it was devine! The other was a strawberry cupcake and it was delish! Both cupcakes were beautiful in presentation! Lastly we got the strawberry pie. If you haven't had this yet, you gotta try it! It is nothing short of heavenly and the pie crust was the best I've ever had! All items seem to have high quality ingredients. Check this place out :)“

“The catfish was good, very good. But I was so impressed with the thoughtful and intentional plating of this salad at Copper Grill. Beautiful, beefsteak tomatoes, perfectly sliced. Feta on a nice selection of mixed greens. Cucumber rounds. Mushrooms, which you rarely find on a green salad, and a champagne vinaigrette. I ordered this salad, like I usually do: as a nod to healthful eating. But this was an absolutely beautiful salad.“

“Blueberry Wheat Beer: 5 starsCleanliness of bathroom: 5 starsTater Tots: 2 stars. I think these were previously fried and just reheated, and to describe the dish as “poutine” was underwhelming without the all-important fresh hot oil.Worth a visit for the beer, and accessibility by bicycle.“

“Great service, I had the Cuban, it was delicious, fries don’t need ketchup or anything else for that matter, everything was seasoned perfectly. Great beer selection. New pre concert spot, since Creegan’s closed. Great food, great service, friendly atmosphere.“

“Enjoyed a Sunday brunch after a weekend of wedding festivities! Arrived early and sat immediately. Enjoyed a special latte - what a treat :)! Our daughter and I both had the chicken cordon blu - served with flavorful potatoes and field green salad. Portions were generous and the food was amazing! Grabbed a banana pudding to go - Wonderful experience“

“I am so happy this was recommended to me. If I ever build up enough motivation to write a book on the best burger joints in each state, this place would definitely be a finalist for Arkansas. Considering it's only a VERY short walk from the Capital, the décor inside was politically relevant. Signs, stickers, and shirts were on the walls and, don't worry, it's bipartisan. Ample parking and awesome staff! My server (whom I wish I remember her name) was amazing. She made sure I was well taken care of, and even though they were busy, she never made me feel like she was rushing off somewhere else. As for the food, well, I sort of spilled the beans above. Now, they have a meal that comes in a hubcap (yes, a hubcap), but there was no way I was going to be able to get through a one pound burger with sides. So, it was "only" a regular half pounder with fries. Again, they were busy, but my food was out in no time at all, and obviously fresh (not frozen). The burger was expertly seasoned and moist. Not grease dripping all over the place moist...good burger moist. As good as the burger was, the fries matched. Lightly salted and a nice crispy outside and soft inside. In fact, they were still very hot by the time I got to the end! If you are here, don't skip this place. You will not be sorry.“

“I must say this is my favorite restaurant in Little Rock. My husband and I go here at least once a week for lunch and have consistently had wonderful service for years. The reuben is my usual order and it is the best in town, without hesitation. The burgers are also top notch. The service is always prompt and friendly and the vibes of the restaurant itself are very comfortable. Cannot recommend this place enough.“

“This place is the best Mexican in town. They are fast attentive and the most bang for your buck. Delicious!!!!Parking: Parking lot is small but there are a couple businesses available at dinner time close by. They will let you park there.Kid-friendliness: Absolutely kid friendly. Some people have parties at the big tables.“

“This was our first time eating at Jacob's. We drove an hour & 20 minutes to get some wings for our son's 13th birthday! And let me tell ya what... we will drive that hour & 20 minutes again to eat here! The service and atmosphere were great, and the food is out of this world!! Our family loves chicken wings and these were some of the absolute best we have ever had (out of living in 5+ states). The fries are handcut and soooo good, too. You get good portions for the price and they have a wide variety of flavors. My husband is excited to try their Gyros, as well. Here are pictures of our kids loving their messy meal!! (But hey, let's be honest... if you stay clean eatin' wings then you aren't eatin' them right!) If you're in the area... or willing to drive for some amazing wings and food, go to Jacob's!!! You won't regret it!!“

“I highly recommend dining at the Park Cafe! They offer not a high brow menu, but definitely an artsy take on a variety of sandwiches, salads, and entrees (and more than a few were tempting). They also offer a varied bar selection. Reservations can be made, but we didn't have one. Only seating at the bar was available, so we chose to sit there and actually that provided a delightful experience! Connor, the bartender, filled our glasses, took our order, and generally served us throughout our lunch. He was attentive just the right amount, even as he was making drinks for other patrons. We appreciated his personable comments, as well.We enjoyed our lunch as much as we did Connor's service and attention.Parking: EasyWheelchair accessibility: Everything is accessible!“

“I'm from out of town and It was my first time eating here. The atmosphere and service was very welcoming. The restaurant was busy with tourists visiting for the eclipse, but the service was still fast and friendly! The food is excellent and a great price. They have the best tasting French fries and burgers I've had in a while.“

“Years ago when I worked in Little Rock, Scallions Chicken Salad and Cheese Soup Special was my lunch time staple. I loved it. To this day, I can’t find anyone who makes chicken salad dressing as well as Scallions, and I’ve looked all over the world. This week on my visit to Little Rock and to satisfy my nostalgia, I stopped by for lunch again. The cheese soup and chicken salad dressing were marvelous as ever. Maybe my palate has changed with age, but the chicken was tougher than I like in chicken salad and the cream cheese in the finger sandwiches were a bit too salty, hence the four stars for food. In other reviews, I read that the alternative to finger sandwiches, poppy seed muffin, is very good so I just made the wrong choice.The atmosphere and service were also terrifically charming. I’d recommend anyone visiting Little Rock give Scallions a try.“

“I love Cheers with all my heart. I moved to Dallas a decade ago and I try to visit whenever I’m in town. Cheers holds a special place in my heart. It’s often hard for me to visit and not get emotional ( sometimes I can’t even go inside but I always pass by) thank you to the entire family and staff of Cheers. I visited in 4.20.2024 ( palindrome date) and Tiffany attended to me. ( such family I can’t call anyone a server) Tiffany made me a nice drink and reminded me how much she missed my brother. The waterworks started and I left sooner that I wanted to. I love Cheers. You can feel the warming of the atmosphere and the food is also delicious. Thank you once again and hopefully my best visit will be longer than the last time. Cheers! ?“

“Korina great server nice smile greeting very good Now Mr.Shawn is the Best at every thing love him already first day meeting him this place is very excellent ? imma eat here a lot Best restaurant experience I've had in a long time ??????“

“Great food, great atmosphere and comfortability about it; you're able to relax and enjoy it. It's a Christian business and that's something we personally look for, but we try to support small businesses on all levels. Give it shot if you haven't, great comfort food and wonderful onion Rings to boot!“

“I called in short notice, and they accommodated 30 people! The food was great, and the staff polite! The Bar manager is amazing. I have never seen staff so accommodating at every turn. The bathrooms are spotless. Try the armadillo eggs, but make sure they know you want your eggs runny in the Eggs Benedict.“

“Super cute place with good food. I get the naked tenders with multiple sauces and my kiddo the normal chicken tenders. The fries are seasoned well and crispy. My husband had the queso burger and said it was good but not like omg that was amazing. It’s our 2nd time here on our way to Michigan so we will definitely be back.“

“Been here twice. Amazing. We're new to Arkansas from Philly and I gotta say it was nice to see a menu that wasn't flooded with catfish and country fried steak. Just had the manicotti and it was slammin', just as good as a Philly italian restaurant. If I had to guess based on the authenticity, I'd say the owners are from somewhere else. New favorite. Servers were great. Prices were extremely fair. Well staffed and great atmosphere!!!“

“Always good food. Had to wait about 10 minutes on a Sunday around 6PM which was fine. Service is friendly as always. Steak was cooked how I likeIt; crispy on the outside and medium rare on the inside.It’s nowhere near fine dining whatsoever but that’s not what TRH is about; it’s good steaks at a good price!“

“Ordered a pastrami sandwich and a coffee. The sandwich was very good. The type of sandwich, if I lived nearby, would be a weekly treat. Coffee was fresh. Their bakery is in the back, and I couldn't resist getting a baguette. A little chewy and very soft on the inside, so good. Personally, I prefer my bread to be crispy with a little char. Don't get me wrong, I would still gladly grab another baguette from here. Nice little place. Very friendly and helpful staff. If I lived nearby, I would be a regular.“

“Went in for breakfast around 10 today. We stood at the front door for a while before even being acknowledged. It was pretty busy but I'd recommend a greeter at the door. Our waitress was great. Omelet was great. Took a while to get the food though. Would definitely go back.“

“Went there about 2 weeks ago. We wanted to try something new and this place did not disappoint. I had the garlic parmesan wings and my wife had the Jamaican jerk. The wait was about 20 minutes but so worth it. In my opinion it is hard to find wings that taste that good anywhere else.“

“Wow, let me tell you'll this place Shark's fish & chicken. Here in Sherwood Arkansas, it's the "BEST" food, prices. I love the day shift, from the cashier to the cooks. And the owner, he's very grateful that you come to his place. I go in there every day. Sometimes, twice daily, they call you by name & thank you for coming. Even the cooks, my experience is always Excellent there at Sherwood Shark's? . The food is extremely good it's always clean & smell good. Come & enjoy like me. I drive from Little Rock to Sherwood daily just for their Excellent food & friendly ways. I love it there come you will too. Amen, this's a promise. They always have good parking..Parking: It's always great parking & it's free to park on their parking lot. It's easy to get in and out.Wheelchair accessibility: It's easy if you need wheelchair ♿️ accessibility as well.“

“This place was bomb. I had the farmhouse burger. It was absolutely on fire. Perfectly seasoned. Good fountain drinks strong. My boss turned me on to this place. I love it. I will be back over and over it closes at 2. Don't miss out and don't come late. They have a breakfast “

“Fine dining and the food and service did not disappoint. Everything was delicious. The atmosphere was classy and comfortable. Took off 1-star for atmosphere as they suddenly turned up the lights and started vacuuming our section while we were seated. Realized it was closing time but would have preferred if someone gave us advanced notice so we could leave the table before they started their end of night routine. Otherwise an enjoyable experience.“

“My bf & I really enjoyed ourselves here! It was most definitely a really nice vibe with good music and good daiquiris!! The service is wonderful and they make you feel very comfortable. New place that I’m excited to see grow and take off! ❤️“

“Absolutely love this dive bar. The service is always over the top and the people there have always been very welcoming and friendly. They hold baggo tournaments and karoeke up there too! Thursday nights are bike night, so grab your lady and break out the scooter ?“

“Our first visit was today, but it won't be the last. The folks running this amazing place are friendly, and the food is beyond compare. We may have gone overboard ordering, but I'm gonna be so happy with my leftovers!Meatloaf, chicken and dressing, ox tails, candied yams, black eyed peas, cornbread, and dessert. We ordered what we thought was a bit much for 2 people and got enough for 4.Portions are wonderful, and the flavors are out of this world. If you are in the area and don't stop by, you are shorting yourself an outstanding dining experience. If you aren't in the area, make the trip.“

“This is some of the best BBQ in Arkansas. I've tried a lot of places but they don't have the variety along with quality like Platinum BBQ. The service matches as well. I had cabbage and greens for the sides and both were seasoned well and cooked amazingly. I also had smoked sausage, beef, beef ribs, oxtail and pork ribs. Now let's be real. The amount of food you get for the price is absolutely worth it! ALL The BBQ WAS SMOKED TREMENDOUSLY AND WAS SOOOO TENDER. If you want good BBQ this is the place to go. They are having smoked lamb next week and I am going.“