50 Best American Restaurants near Hot Springs National Park

“The vault is absolutely my favorite eating place in Hot Springs. My son comes in from Houston and we always go there!! tonight it was awesome and our server Mitch was outstanding!! Hot Springs is so fortunate to have such a fine restaurant here!!“

“Thankful to have something close with good food, quick grab and go needs and friendly staff!“

“Best pizza ever! Delicious, def will not be the last!“

“I have a thing that when I’m on vacation, I want to eat at a place that is special to that place. Purple Cow did not disappoint. Delicious food and AMAZING milk shakes. Friendly staff and speedy service was a huge plus too.“

“Everything I’ve eaten there has been absolutely incredible! The service is quick and the genuine kindness shown by the owners is Superb! It’s 10/10!“

“this is an excellent place with great food and amazing service!! I am a regular here and never have anything bad to say about it!! the fajita nachos are my favorite!!“

“Consistently good. Waffle House always open for those late nights!!“

“Needing a late lunch, I stopped in and ordered the Hungry Man Burger and onion rings. Very pleased with that. The gentleman cooking my order was very friendly! Came back the next day for brunch. All of our egg breakfasts were delicious. Highly recommend for good diner food!“

“Food and drinks are fabulous, ambience is great, service is always friendly!! One of my favorite brunch places.“

“I ate there today and it was amazing! I had a catfish dinner, fried okra, and fried green tomatoes. My best friend and I enjoyed our food very much! Everything was amazing, standouts were the coleslaw because most places can not get it right…well Walkers did!!! Also the fried green tomatoes were amazing!!! I have no complaints about my meal and will be returning often! Thank you so much!!!“

“Excellent food! The catfish is fresh, thick and flavorful! Everything we tried was flavorful and fresh. We will go back!“

“Burgers and Fries 🍔🍟 AND NOW DEBRA'S SOUTHERN KITCHEN IS OPEN MON THRU SAT FROM 4 TO 7 PM OR UNTIL WE RUN OUT❣️❣️❣️😋😋😋🥰🥰🥰“

“We loved it! Popped in for a quick lunch. Amazing attitudes and atmosphere. Portion sizes are larger than expected 😳 and so delicious. This is a must try!“

“Holy ham and turkey HOT SPRINGS! THIS place is delicious! Yall are are missing out! You all need to go see this place at the end of the blg. Of hibachi buffet! Talk about a hidden gem! Go check it out! please!

Parking: Between hibachi buffet and j&s Italian in the oh um temperance hill!“

“Cool brick building, hidden away of Main Street. I was greeted right away, seated quickly by a window with a view. My server came over quickly. I ordered a water and a Woodford reserve old-fashioned The old-fashioned was not very smooth too much over pour.
I ordered the grilled chicken with grilled shrimp with sweet potato and house salad (honey mustard dressing). Salad wasn’t anything special, but the chicken had good flavor and the grilled shrimp was one of the best I tasted in a while. Sweet potato had a funny taste that might’ve been the cinnamon butter. Also ordered my favorite Key-lime pie to go. Definitely would go back again and try something different.“

“I went in this evening to Clampit’s because with my husband and I and ordered a meat bundle package not knowing they needed a 24-48 hour notice the gentleman let me know that with the holiday approaching he would try to squeeze me in but wasn’t sure if it could be done. He took down my phone number and name and he then called me later in the day and let me know that he was able to squeeze us in. We’ve never been there but we’ve heard amazing things about them. We are soo beyond thankful they was able to get that for us!! We definitely will recommend them to others and I’m sure we will return in the future!! Thanks,A Very Satisfied Customer From Hot Springs.“

“We had lunch there today. It was pretty quiet but the service and food were good. I had the Hawaiian Chicken (will order again) and hubby had the Chef Salad (he would get it again also) The sweet tea was really good. If I was rating it: Atmosphere 9/10 Cleanliness 8/10 Food 9.5/10 Service 8/10 Overall 8.5/10 We will be back!“

“Chicken tenders are soooo good and fresh. Love this place but they need to work on the outside. If you didn't know better you would think they were out of business. Weeds all around. When I recommend this place they always say "didn't that place close". Fix up the outside and make it appealable.“

“Best pizza ever! Delicious, def will not be the last!“

“We went on a Saturday afternoon,the staff was very friendly told us about the “campfire meals upon walking to host stand. Our server “Olivia” was soo welcoming to my family of 3. She complimented my shirt I was wearing. I said thanks and I told her I had a medical emergency and was trying to get used to my hair not being pulled up as I couldn’t use my left arm. So I was a bit distracted trying to be okay with the new changes to myself. She offered to put my hair up if I had a rubber band to get it out of my face. I almost cried! She also told me she would keep me in her prayers. She really made me feel like family versus just a customer coming in. She is a beautiful gem in this world and we need lots more people out there like her. Let’s not forget the food it was soo yummy! I had the shrimp/sausage campfire meal it was seasoned perfectly except the potatoes tasted off but that could’ve been my taste buds. Our daughter had a strawberry pancake and sausage and bacon. Good size portion she had to bring some home. My husband had chicken fried chicken with 3 sides. I tasted a bite of his chicken it was soo good with that cream gravy. I didn’t get pictures but again it was such a wonderful overall experience! We will be returning soon!!“

“I had the cheeseburger basket, that's not too fancy of an order but I feel its a good standard to judge by. It was excellent, the service was great and I'll be back for ice cream later. It's not fast food so don't expect that, although it didn't take long to get our food. Edit: went back for ice cream.... it was awesome. There are several ways to get your ice cream, waffle bowl, waffle cone, regular cone, cup, sundae. I had the waffle bowl with vanilla and a couple of toppings, 5 stars!“

“We came in for an early dinner today and were pleasantly surprised! Everything was absolutely awesome! The brisket melted in my mouth it was so good! We shared some desert after we finished dinner (it was a tough decision as we were so full…) and the Bananas Foster cake was brilliant! Thank you, for the wonderful food and spectacular service!“

“We were there for our anniversary and the experience exceeded our expectations! Our server Marnee was so personable and went out of her way to make sure our dinner was perfect by explaining the menu, offering suggestions, and being so attentive to our needs! From the gazpacho amuse bouche to the vanilla bean cheesecake, the food was exquisitely prepared and absolutely delicious! We could not have imagined a better anniversary celebration dinner! We look forward to celebrating many future events there! “

“Nikki was a great waitress. The food was amazing!“

“This was the best meal we had in Hot Springs by a mile! We went over here at around noon on a Sunday, and there was a bit of a wait, which I expected, but nothing too crazy. Plus they gave us a pager and they had chairs and benches outside (in the shade) to sit while we waited. After about 20 mins, we were seated, and the dining room was decorated very nicely and cute. Very homey and cozy. The service was outstanding, our cups never went empty, and they made us feel welcome and cared for. But the food was crazy good. I had corned beef hash that was served in a cast iron skillet. I was also very surprised and happy to see a list of gluten-free pancakes on the menu! I got two “plain” ones and they were very good. My spouse got a big platter of sausage patties, eggs, and biscuits and gravy, and everything was excellent. From beginning to end, our experience here was perfect. Yeah it was a little pricey lol but it’s well-worth the splurge. We will return in the future!“

“Absolutely the best breakfast in town! excellent service and food“

“First we arrived at Fisherman’s Wharf, got in quite fast. Very friendly staff we sat and ate dinner with lalo around 6:30. Didn’t get serviced until 6:45, when he came to the table is was very unprofessional and uncomfortable. Overall he did a great job and we got our food quickly, but every time he would approach the table he would have an attitude. The catfish was great, and my husband enjoyed the grouper oscar. 4.3/5* overall“

“Good food!
Most of the staff are very helpful. I think the hostess could do better.
I love that they offer healthy fresh options as well as all things fried. The food is very good.
And the refill jar drinks are yummy!“

“I can't believe there are only 14 reviews. Bubba's is the bomb for catfish. I live in MO but when in Hot Springs for a week, we are eating there AT LEAST twice. Its been a few years but next month we are there. Can't wait. And def get the tarter sauce. Its the best!“

“My husband purchased my birthday cake from yall. It was wonderful! Best carrot cake.“

“Fantastic dining experience! Dom and JoLee always give top notch service and are super helpful. Quality food + amazing service= you just can’t beat it!“

“The best ice cream in the Spa City!!“

“Oldest bar in Arkansas. Ryan (waitress) was really great about sharing the history of the place. Live music. Enjoyed the food. Alcohol drinks are very expensive. Bar is interesting feature with own history, bullet holes in walls, cool memorbelia throughout.“

“The service was outstanding, with attentive and friendly staff throughout our visit. The food was absolutely delicious, and the steaks were cooked to perfection—tender, flavorful, and exactly as ordered. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a great dining experience!“

“Absolutely hands down the best chicken and dumplings !!!!! Everything we’ve had from here is amazing!!“

“Awesome food!! Excellent service!! From little Rock Arkansas!! Love this place!!“

“We went here at about 4pm on a hot August Sunday. I liked how dark and cool it was inside, and it was decorated nicely. There was no table service, and we had to go to the bar to order drinks and food, which was kinda meh. But I had an outstanding spicy Bloody Mary, and the deep dish pizza was very good.“

“First time to visit this restaurant. We ate the Lou burger. Unbelievably awesome! I have never had such a wonderful burger as this one! The restaurant was super nice as were the employees. I highly recommend and can’t wait to go back for more delicious food.“

“Billie was our waitress Food was delicious Service excellent“

“Great service, price, and taste.“

“Great venue and atmosphere.“

“Traveling through, RV camping and got there at opening. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff“

“Just had some of the most delicious ribs! Tender and juicy with great seasoning! No sauce required! Great and friendly service!“

“Thoroughly enjoyed the food, Definitely try the Reuben egg rolls! Mrs. Marla was a delightful waitress!“

“kat #3 one of the best and helpful and friendly server there!! 100% recommend her for any families coming to Sam's Pizza pub!!“

“We arrived close to closing time after a day at the lake. They graciously let us in and served us as if they just opened. The staff were kind, professional and efficient. The food was exceptional, as always. Our group of 6 had a mixture of shrimp, chicken, and fish. Thank you so much for the great food and hospitality!“

“They have an incredable family deal that easily feeds 4 to 6 people well and is affordable. They never let you down...unless it's 810pm“

“We went Saturday night for my sister’s bachelorette party. It was a BLAST. We listened to Sensory 2 live band and sang and danced for hours. The hostess found us a table even though the place was packed. The drinks were good and cheap!. We ended the night downstairs which was definitely a younger crowd (we are in our mid 30-early 40s) but the DJ still played our millennial song requests and everyone danced and had a great time! Definitely recommend this place if you are in HS.“

“things are getting alot better. as 1 of the employees here and coming outta bankruptcy. I think we are doing fabulous especially Hayden heaven scarlet and nick. all good managers....“

“We came in on our last night in Hotsprings. The service was awesome. The food was awesome. The beer was cold. My kind of place. The gumbo was amazing. I should have got some to take home with me.“