Restaurants in Hot Springs

“Holy Moly!!!!! This place is fantastic! We accidentally ended up here and we have no regrets!!! Perfection on our plates!!!! Sooooo yummy!!! Very friendly and inviting. We will definitely be back.”

“My first time there was good. staff was nice and suggested a few items. cinnamon rolls are amazing!!. cute place”

“The finest cut meat i have ever tasted!!! The owners are very humble and it feels like home when you eat there! Been to several events there as well they NEVER disappoint!”

“Definitely recommend. food is delicious! Great atmosphere. got the jerk chicken- and it had great flavor. the corn and rice were great sides.”

“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”

“This is my go to spot after school. We love these cookies, very flavorful and fresh.

Parking: The parking is beside Old Navy

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, and will explain the all different types of cookies they have”

“Best burger and fries I’ve had in a long time. Friendly service and staff!! Will be back!! Maybe tonight!!!”

“came here from out of town and chose this restaurant bc bubba is my fiancé’s child hood nickname and mine is lulu, so it felt like the perfect restaurant for us. we were so amazed at the quality and quantity of the food for such great prices. owner and workers were sooo friendly and fast and made it an amazing experience. hope to return again some day!!”

“The staff was super sweet with us not knowing the routine and the food was fantastic! We ate every bite. It was a perfect meal for a dinner with one of my favorite people! Thank you!”

“Very accommodating and delicious food.”

“Staff was great and the food was phenomenal! We chose Valentine’s day and it was busy but top notch! Both steaks, smoked Ribeye & Filet were the best we’ve had. Our first time and for sure will not be our last! 10/10!”

“We are from Louisiana and came to Arkansas, just for the heck of it. Sat down at a local lookout and found this place on google. It’s delicious and we will definitely be going back! We did take out but want to dine in next time. 10/10 recommend!!! I had the small, Chicago style pizza.”

“The food here is excellent and reasonably priced! The Apple English Muffin was delicious-they have about 12 different English muffins. The food is great and the portions are generous. I highly recommend this place-you won’t be disappointed. Our server Sherri was so nice, friendly and efficient. We were a group of 12 with all kinds of special requests and she made us all happy. 👏👏👍”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a great brunch at Café Kahlo! I had the chorizo egg benedict and he went for the tres de leche pancakes—both were absolutely delicious. The mimosas bucket is as aesthetic as it is tasty, and the Bloody Maria is straight fire! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a brunch spot that checks all the boxes.”

“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!”

“Newly renovated , beautiful . The service was beyond reproach . Friendly , professional , engaging . We had the watermelon salad, Lasagne and the rice balls . Delicious nothing was left behind. Looking forward to our next meal there.”

“Loved 501 Prime! The hostess got us in and seated quickly, she was very friendly, upbeat and had a great personality! Emerald was our server and she was exceptional! Emerald was very knowledgeable about everything 501 Prime, very attentive, friendly and engaged! Actually, not a single employee walked by our table that didn’t stop and engaged in a conversation. Everything we ordered was perfection. Just excellent service and food all the way around. Great experience, we’ll be back!”

“We came here for our anniversary and we loved it! Sydney seated us and Scott was our waiter. We have never had such great tasting food. We had the porkchop and the ribeye. The sides were the Brussel sprouts, polenta, and mashed potatoes. We can’t wait to go again for our next dinner.”

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

“Great food at great prices especially with the lunch menu.
Convenient location and good service.

Addendum—It has been 3 years since my original review above ☝️. In that time the menu is similar except for a small increase in prices. The food remains excellent!! The lunch menu is very reasonably priced. The service is outstanding and the consistent offerings of a full salad and breadsticks with every meal makes this experience so worthwhile. My wife and I think this Hot Springs Olive Garden is one of the best in this national chain. I highly recommend you find out for yourself the great value this restaurant has to offer.”

“Great venue and atmosphere.”

“Been coming to Hot Springs for 30+ years and we just discovered this place! Wish we had known about it sooner! It’s fabulous!!!!! Highly recommend!!! Please advertise more so more people know about you. Your restaurant is better than any other Mexican restaurant we have been to in Hot Springs!”

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

“We celebrated my daughters graduation Friday evening May 16,2025 . My family of 15 people got served by an amazing hostess and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The food was outstanding, My family and I enjoyed ourselves,and do plan on coming back real soon. Thank you for an amazing evening.”

“Friendly staff. Prices are very reasonable and the food is great! Had my order ready in five minutes.”

“The food is delicious, every time we’re in Hot Springs we have to stop for a great meal!”

“went there for lunch with my family on Sunday and just checked my credit card statement and they charged me almost double for what my bill actually was. update: got $90 back. spoke to someone I was told was the manager and after he did some research he found my ticket from the day and figured out that he had "accidentally" typed $95 for the tip instead of $5. which was odd because when we did the receipt we broke total at the bottom. so you would think that if the total at the bottom of my receipt didn't match the total on the screen after he finished that he would question it but apparently not so he tipped himself almost what my bill was. I have a feeling I wasn't the first person and I have a feeling I won't be the last person and all I can say is if you use a card there. keep an eye on your your bill and if you have previously used a card there I'd take a look at my statement now”

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

“Wife and I came for axe throwing and dinner, we had a blast playing axe throwing for our first time, the axe throwing has multiple versions you can choose from, which we enjoyed. Dinner and drinks afterwards were delicious. Wait staff was very attentive and polite.”

“this is a very good place to eat the tension expanded a very nice and very clean bar to enjoy with the family a very large parking lot I really recommend it”

“We really enjoyed ourselves when we visited The Ohio Club last week. We were seated upstairs near the balcony and there was live music. I liked the fact that the live music wasn’t blaring in your face. It was still easy to hear my friend over the music while still adding a good atmosphere to the restaurant. We each ordered a drink and were pleasantly surprised with them. I was shocked to see that they had fried green beans on their menu because not many places have them. They were good, as was the rest of our meal. One critique would be that I didn’t really like some of their sauces, but other people might like it. The service was great from our waitress. All in all, it was a great experience.”

“The best hibachi place in town!!!!! 5 star service and food”

“Great little coffee house. Coffee is perfect, service was amazing! the batista was the cutest, and so helpful. So happy we found this place!”

“My husband and I finally went & ate here. OMG!!! I got their tomato basil soup and I can't wait to have it again. it was sooooooo good. the service is awesome and the atmosphere is cute & cozy. can't wait to go back.”

“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!”

“Awesome small business supporting other small businesses! Bonus - excellent coffee!”

“The staff are nice people who can recommend a drink every time. I wish I could get another punch card when I go cause it would give me more incentive to go to this coffee shop. I love the small shack right outside Malvern.”

“Delicious home style cooking with the largest portions I’ve ever seen. I’ve been there a few times & always great food & great service but our server today was exceptional. I wish I could remember her name because she definitely deserves a shout out. As always we left with tons of leftovers. Yum!”

“Mamma Vee’s country style kitchen is A+ eating! I had the meatloaf which was bursting with flavors topped with a bbq/ketchup sauce. Fabulous!! Sides: mashed potato w/gravy very good and Green beans which were hands down the best I’ve ever eaten, EVER! Delicious x 10🤩 So disappointed that they’re not open today cause I was gonna get some more excellent food, wah wah.”

“Mamma Vee’s country style kitchen is A+ eating! I had the meatloaf which was bursting with flavors topped with a bbq/ketchup sauce. Fabulous!! Sides: mashed potato w/gravy very good and Green beans which were hands down the best I’ve ever eaten, EVER! Delicious x 10🤩 So disappointed that they’re not open today cause I was gonna get some more excellent food, wah wah.”

“Best crawfish ever! Seasoning was awesome!”

“Great Food, Friendly Faces, and Top Notch guest service! Not to mention a Bill Clinton landmark!”

“Bloody Mary was to die for! Great combinations of lunch for about $10!😋”

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

“Had ham and cheese omelette, the very best I’ve ever had. Great place for home cooked meal. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend give it a try. Great for a date. Very impressive for your loved one!”

“The lemon lentil soup was delicious but not very hot. The Bruchetta with mediterranean fig jam and feta cheese was great. One of the best fig jams I have had (not overly sweet).”

“Huge servings, delicious and really friendly!”

“Love the vibe! Such cool decor.. and live music 🎶 was awesome.”

“Ordered the cutest cake for my Mom’s 84th birthday Wednesday, kind of late because needed it by Friday. Not only did they do it, it was absolutely delicious! Everyone loved it!”

“best place ever! amazing service love the girls working in there”

“This is a absolute gem of a restaurant! The decor isn't fancy but what it lacks in eye candy or makes up for in food. This is a Ramen house through and through! If you love traditional Asian ramen you have to eat hear. Best I've had in a very long while. The appetizers are so good to. A lot to choose from and eat. Must try this place!”

“Wow...just discovered this place. What a treat. Had the jalapeno kolaches and 1/2 dozen donuts. $11.00 CHEAP! DELICIOUS! FRESH!”

“The best sushi in Hot Springs!”

“It’s worth the price. It’s clear that the food is elevated. The coffee is superb. And the service is just so good. The atmosphere feels nice. And don’t get me started on the pastries…they’re decadent and too tempting to pass up.”

“I Love This Bar great customer service great food great entertainment and great people”

“Food came out very quickly and came out hot, the tacos were so good and exactly what me and my grandmother were looking for in a taco. They also bring your food and drinks out to you, which is very nice. So i highly recommend!”

“We’re still fairly new to Hot Springs and after recommendations from friends, we stopped here after an early gathering. We were there on taco Tuesday, $2 tacos. Their tacos are unbeatable! We also had a cheese burger, perfectly greasy and fries seasoned well. We ended up here the next night also. The wings, so good! We can’t play pool but we have a good time trying lol. Drink specials and prices are fair. $2 shots, for a quick cheap drink, are delicious as well. We will be regulars at this establishment!”

“Thank you for letting us celebrate a birthday and retirement with our King Cake. The crab legs where awesome”

“Came here asking for prime rib and they absolutely delivered, not only that but they have a dynamite chicken sandwich. The prime rib was a perfect medium rare and the chicken was crispy with amazing sauce. Perfect stop in Hot Springs Arkansas!”

“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”

“Have had chicken quesadilla and steak quesadilla. Large portions, great tasting. Also had some kind of fruity drink, SO good!”

“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!!!”

“dairy bars dont come any better than this”

“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!”

“The deep dish pizza was absolutely delicious, all the food was! The atmosphere a fun vibe. The bartender made amazing drinks. Overall a wonderful experience for me and my friends!”

“I ordered 3lbs pulled pork and 2lbs ribs to eat for Mother’s Day with the family and it was amazing!! Everyone loved it!! You are the number one bbq place in my opinion! I will not order from anyone else anymore. Thank you so much for making our Mother’s Day meal so delicious!!”

“Todo muy bueno. Y acabo de probar el nuevo postre que es el churro cheese cake y puedo decir que es algo que definitivamente disfruto mi paladar 😋”

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

“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.”

“Food is fantastic and always consistent. Stacy our bartender made some great drinks too!”

“I’m obsessed with this place.”

“Great local spot, Hot Springs legend. Menu similar to Sonic but fresher ingredients and locally owned. They make a house made veggie burger that will knock your socks off. I GOT KING KONE IN MY TRUNK, KING KONE KING KAKING KONE”

“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. 🍕🍻”

“I miss my Chicago pizza, only thing I miss about Chicago. I had their pizza for the first time today. It reminded me of a pizza I grew up on around the corner from my childhood home. Very good Chicago style thin crust, perfection!”

“It was wonderful and service was great. Anyone thinking Stubbys is not good does not know bbq!”

“I have been to this location many times, the food is always fresh, ready in a timely manner, and when the Manger Melissa is on duty,I have always receive friendly and professional service. This is my go to place for lunch, even when I'm in a hurry.”

“We had a combo plate of fried catfish and fried shrimp, coleslaw baked potato and hush puppies, with cocktail sauce and tartar sauce. All was very good . The hushpuppies need improving. Our waitress, Adrianne, was very nice and checked frequently to see if we needed anything. Everyone was friendly and the new Cajun Boilers has been renovated into a very very nice restaurant. We'll be going back.”

“We had heard about the Crab Ravioli and wanted to try. (also had mushroom ravioli) The food was outstanding.! The service was excellent, and it was a busy night. This is such a nice little restaurant and the prices are surprisingly reasonable.”

“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.”

“Great little dive bar”

“dairy bars dont come any better than this”

“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”

“DEFINITELY THE BEST ITALIAN IN HOT SPRINGS !! EVERYTHING IS THE BEST..!! ASK FOR KIM.. SHE IS AN EXCELLENT SERVER..”

“Just had the best "real" fish sandwich at Andys. No fish patty like everyone else but 2 large pieces of catfish. I really enjoyed it and will return to get another great lunch. Thanks!”

“Best burger and fries I’ve had in a long time. Friendly service and staff!! Will be back!! Maybe tonight!!!”

“Had ham and cheese omelette, the very best I’ve ever had. Great place for home cooked meal. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend give it a try. Great for a date. Very impressive for your loved one!”

“My husband and I had breakfast at Janys place this morning and was extremely pleased. The customer service and the food was an absolute delight. Would definitely recommend this place.”

“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 lemon lentil soup was delicious but not very hot. The Bruchetta with mediterranean fig jam and feta cheese was great. One of the best fig jams I have had (not overly sweet).”

“This is not just soul food. This is good old fashioned comfort food and prepared and served with a smile in a small town setting. Servings are plentiful and so very tasty. I live 2 to 3 minutes from its front door and will frequent it often Food, Service and Pricing are all 5 Star in this mans opinion. Try it folks you will not be unhappy that you did so.”

“Came here asking for prime rib and they absolutely delivered, not only that but they have a dynamite chicken sandwich. The prime rib was a perfect medium rare and the chicken was crispy with amazing sauce. Perfect stop in Hot Springs Arkansas!”

“Huge servings, delicious and really friendly!”

“We are from Louisiana and came to Arkansas, just for the heck of it. Sat down at a local lookout and found this place on google. It’s delicious and we will definitely be going back! We did take out but want to dine in next time. 10/10 recommend!!! I had the small, Chicago style pizza.”

“Holy Moly!!!!! This place is fantastic! We accidentally ended up here and we have no regrets!!! Perfection on our plates!!!! Sooooo yummy!!! Very friendly and inviting. We will definitely be back.”

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

“My first time there was good. staff was nice and suggested a few items. cinnamon rolls are amazing!!. cute place”

“Had ham and cheese omelette, the very best I’ve ever had. Great place for home cooked meal. Great atmosphere and service. Highly recommend give it a try. Great for a date. Very impressive for your loved one!”

“Fantastic food! Will definitely come back”

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

“The food here is excellent and reasonably priced! The Apple English Muffin was delicious-they have about 12 different English muffins. The food is great and the portions are generous. I highly recommend this place-you won’t be disappointed. Our server Sherri was so nice, friendly and efficient. We were a group of 12 with all kinds of special requests and she made us all happy. 👏👏👍”

“Delicious home style cooking with the largest portions I’ve ever seen. I’ve been there a few times & always great food & great service but our server today was exceptional. I wish I could remember her name because she definitely deserves a shout out. As always we left with tons of leftovers. Yum!”

“This is my go to spot after school. We love these cookies, very flavorful and fresh.

Parking: The parking is beside Old Navy

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly, and will explain the all different types of cookies they have”

“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”

“Best burger and fries I’ve had in a long time. Friendly service and staff!! Will be back!! Maybe tonight!!!”

“came here from out of town and chose this restaurant bc bubba is my fiancé’s child hood nickname and mine is lulu, so it felt like the perfect restaurant for us. we were so amazed at the quality and quantity of the food for such great prices. owner and workers were sooo friendly and fast and made it an amazing experience. hope to return again some day!!”

“After a day of sights, tours and a restorative dip in the hot baths, we wandered to the end of Central Ave and found a dusty, charming food truck lot — a ragtag chorus of families, weary travelers tossing corn hole, and the occasional live guitarist. The place felt like a town that still remembered the rumble of old headlines: rugged, sunbaked, and alive. One truck, however, pulled me in like a homing beacon.
As an Italian-American chef of 25 years, the words “Fresh Made Pasta” are catnip. Behind the truck, a stack of oak fed a volcanic oven; outside, a pasta machine spun and cutters sliced dough to order. The smell — warm semolina, toasted wood, slow-roasted tomato smoke — transported me straight to my Nonna’s kitchen. Folks were waiting in line with the same look I had: equal parts hunger and reverence.
We ordered simply and wisely. Carbonara, Fontana, my son’s mac and cheese, and my mother-in-law’s Margherita pizza. We ate family-style, shoulders touching at a dust-smoothed wooden bar, and the only soundtrack was the chorus of satisfied groans and the repeated, unprompted exclamation: “Oh my God, this is so good.”
The carbonara was a revelation — smoky, silken, and unpretentiously luxurious. The pancetta (or guanciale) lent a deep, savory smoke while the egg-cream emulsion clung to each strand with perfect tension: a civilized tug, the kind that whispers “made by hand.” Nothing in the dish overpowered another; it was an old-world balance that could have steadied a jittery soul a century ago.
Fontana showcased rustic, earthy notes. Roasted tomatoes and mushrooms mingled without competing; instead they enhanced one another, like walking through damp leaf-strewn woods at dusk. The sauce had body, the pasta texture held—chewy, toothsome—and every forkful felt composed and generous.
The mac and cheese, aimed at my notoriously picky son, was comfort elevated: creamy, cheesy, with just enough caramelized top to keep him spooning until the bowl was scraped clean. The Margherita arrived with a blistered, airy crust that carried a whisper of smoke, char at the edges, and a bright tomato sauce where acidity and a hint of sugar were in perfect counterpoint to fresh basil and milky mozzarella.
This truck — run by a couple whose backstory is as warm and heartfelt as their food — doesn’t hide behind gimmicks. It’s playful where it should be and utterly sincere where it counts. If you find yourself near the tourist traps, wander a little further. Make a stop at Meaposa’s. Bring an appetite and leave with a story.”

“My husband and I are from out of town and wanted to try this place as soon as we saw it. He got ice cream, I was recommended to try the gingerbread latte. Both are delicious. The staff were very personable. 10/10 recommend.”

“I love stopping by 7brew for a quick treat whether it’s iced or hot coffee. One of the employees, Meagan Tillery, is always so friendly, fast, and so knowledgeable of the menu! I don’t buy coffee anywhere else!”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mad Hatter Cakery absolutely knocked it out of the park with this cake! The detail was incredible – from the metallic finish on the sides that looked like real steel, to the welding sparks design on top that tied perfectly into the theme. Not only did it look amazing, but it tasted just as good as it looked. The attention to detail, creativity, and flavor were top notch. Definitely recommend Mad Hatter Cakery for anyone wanting a cake that’s both stunning and delicious!”

“Absolutely recommend 👌
Good food! Amazing cocktails & lot's of local craft beers on tap! Excellent Customer service. 👏 Many TV's to watch your favorite team! Happy Hour 4-7:00 p.m. daily.”

“Nicole was working the drive thru on a late night and gave us the best customer service. She made us laugh and recommended some options to help our order. Not only was the service quick but fresh. Been to a lot of what’s burgers but tonight’s experience made me happy to have such a wonderful worker there. Make sure she gets a raise!”

“Stopped in for a bite with my best friend and went though the drive through.
The Customer service was 5⭐️ The lady was so kind to us and gave us our things in a timely manner.
We parked in the parking lot to eat and realized they forgot our cinnabons. We decided after we finish our food we will run through the drive through when we are heading home but the worker came out to deliver it to us without us asking!! They not only gave us our cinnabons but gave us two extra so we both have two. 10/10 service. This location is by my home so i will be coming back. Thank you!!”