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!!“

“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!“

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

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

“my first time eating at this resteraunt.i recommend it.my dinner was fantastic..I will be back qgain😋👍🍸“

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

“Best service in all of Arkansas. Excellent!
Delicious biscuits and gravy!
Sat at the counter to make sure we had a seat. What a show - the precision with which the cooks, servers and support staff moved to make it all flow was incredible. Like a symphony!
Patronized on a Sunday morning around 11a (the busiest - seated at counter right away) Not slow, not fast -just right- efficient!)
Thank you - we had a great time!“

“Great Bar and Grill. Excellent service and food. Best fried shrimp around. Wonderful outdoor patio overlooking Lake Balboa.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“Amazing breakfast! authentic Mexican breakfast items. homemade tortillas. great prices. Super clean facility. Found our new breakfast spot“

“I have loved this place since the 1950s. They have the best malts in the country. It’s also one of the few places you can get a veggie burger. That really tastes great. My son says the cheese burgers are perfect.“

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

“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.“

“Splendid sandwiches where every ingredient is fresh and as it should be. Besides the tasty meat, good buttery cheese, crisp veggies, fresh bread, what stood out is the honey mustard dressing and crispy onions. Nice touches that made for a delicious bite.“

“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“

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Best food East and West of the Missisippi river.“

“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.“

“The new Chef's culinary artistry was evident in every single bite. The entire meal was excuted to perfection. The cocktails were an excellent presentation. The staff were very professional as well as friendly. The Chef came out to make sure our food was properly prepared. I cannot wait to share this beautiful dining experience with my friends.“

“Amanda was awesome, coffee never got low or cool. Didn't rush us was friendly the whole time. one of the best waitress.“

“Step inside this historic landmark, and you are immediately hit with an incredible atmosphere soaked in old-school mob history and legendary tales. Located right in the heart of Hot Springs, it stands out as easily one of the best places to eat in town. The food is surprisingly high quality and genuinely very good—far better than what you would typically expect from a historic tourist stop. Between the vintage vibe and the fantastic menu, it is an absolute must-visit!“

“The happy hour drinks were awesome. Took my mother there for her 81st birthday. They normally don't do anything but a hostess (a young white female) went a found a candle and got my mom a peanut butter pie(which she really liked). It made my mother feel special. The burgers, steak and Mac and cheese was very good, but our fries were old and burnt. They made it right by bringing out hot, fresh sweet potato fries.“

“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!“

“very cute restaurant! the food was very good, though a bit expensive. one veggie omelette, hash browns, one pancake, and one glass of sweet tea was $31 and some change, not including tip. but it was the best gluten free pancake i’ve ever had!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“Everyone was very welcoming, they even invited our Dog to come inside. Great hamburger also!“

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

“Great venue and atmosphere.“

“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!“

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

“It was a fun little spot to hang out after dinner and you are already a little tipsy. The drinks weren’t very good but they were strong! Wasn’t really our vibe, it was more of a punk rock/grunge kind of vibe than what we were looking for but still had some good music and fun for late night! Was a little difficult finding seating for the 5 of us but we made it work“

“dairy bars dont come any better than this“

“Great service, price, and taste.“

“had the open roast beef sandwich with okra..that's the best okra I've ever had and the waitress went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed..will be back for that okra“

“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....“

“Very positive experience, visiting the area and we had been wanting to try Longhorn! We placed a to-go order online, the person that brought our order to the car was very friendly. Our order was correct and our food was delicious! I mean, steak cooked to perfection!! The only thing I will say is we did not get any napkins or silverware with our order. Other than that, we were very satisfied with the experience. Highly recommend the food!!🤎“

“We’ve Always Had A Great Experience At Sam’s Pizza Pub. The Food Is Consistently Delicious, The Atmosphere Is Fun And Welcoming, And When You Get One Of Their Attentive Servers, It Really Makes The Visit Shine. No Place Is Perfect Every Time, But This Spot Is A Local Favorite For A Reason—Great Comfort Food, Cold Drinks, And A Laid-Back Vibe That Keeps Us Coming Back. 🍕🍻“

“Best food ever their biscuits melt in your mouth and they give you your money's worth“

“The atmosphere here is unmatched. Live music upstairs, night club downstairs, and karaoke outside. They also do sports games live streams outside on game days. The staff here is so nice. Rob who does Karaoke is the coolest guy there. Hopefully while your there you can get treated to a song by Wild Bill or Mike. Drinks are moderately priced and they are definitely not skimp on portions. Bartenders are well knowledgeable on drinks. Will be back!“

“Amazing, the chicken tenders where amazing, everything is always fresh and the customer service is great. I love coming here. The owner is so relatable and so nice and he always makes sure everything is going well. You want be disappointed! Chicken tenders, corn dogs, fries, floats, everything so good.“

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

“We really enjoyed our visit to Chili's in Hot Springs. My husband had a burger and fries. I had the Margarita Grilled Chicken off the Guiltless menu, and a spicy Skinny Margarita. Both were so good! The chicken had so much flavor, and the margarita was perfect. I should have taken a picture before I started eating but I was really hungry and forgot. The service was also really good.“

“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.“

“Last night we brought some friends for dinner. Walked in about 7:45 pm with no idea that closing time was 8:00 pm. Amber and the crew treated us great and the meal was excellent. They had to stay over for us and took great care of us. Thanks“