45 Best American Restaurants in Hot Springs

“Delicious breakfast sandwich! Apple cinnamon flavored English Muffin wasn't very flavorful, but the bacon/egg/cheese sandwich overall was great. Dad had the muffin/egg/gravy, Mom and Aunt had small portions of pancake/bacon/egg. Everything was delicious!

Parking: Very popular place! We were happy to find one space open.“

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

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!!“

“So I took a peak at some of the more recent, lower star reviews. As well as the recent higher rated reviews. As I’m righting this at 11:24am on 8/29, I just ordered a cheeseburger and Cajun fries, no drink bc it’s 100° outside lol I’ve got water!
Long story short, I’ve been In and out of the food industry for over a decade, I just switched fields 3 months ago. So this is for the lower rated reviews: hopefully you all can be understanding of the fact that things change. Specially in food service. Like the stock market, it goes up and down, good and bad. King Kone isn’t relative to a J&S Italian Villa, or the Vault, or even delucas or Rocky’s. It’s a mom and pop stop. There’s not 20 ppl on staff there’s probably barely 5 people working if that. So if your food didn’t come out as you hoped or your drinks or desserts, I’m sure if you mentioned it to the staff they could correct it, or refund your money. But to leave a review after you’ve likely eaten your whole meal, I find it hard to believe that it was completely horrible. I’ve also heard there’s new owners now. Idk how long they have taken over, but maybe the owners are new to food service. Maybe it’s as simple as the cooks or server having a bad or off day.
I work across the street and everyday I go to work or walk past there it is always busy 9 times outta 10. That’s just my two sense. Everyone, everything deserves a 2nd chance, even a 3rd.“

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

“Love the Chicken salad sandwich! the employees are super friendly and helpful.“

“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! “

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“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“

“I have done two wellness retreats this month and used Cafe 1217 for lunch both times. Ron was easy and friendly to work with and always professional. The food was perfect and on time. I will use them again.“

“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.“

“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 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!“

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

“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.“

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

“Great venue and atmosphere.“

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

“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“

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

“Absolutely love this place! Best bar in Hot Springs!! Not only did bartenders Ashley, Trey and Riven give us great service they also make you feel like family. Johnny in the kitchen makes one of the best deep dish pizza’s we’ve ever had. If you enjoy a chill atmosphere and dim lighting with great live music, Karoke, and exceptional food you’ve found the place!! Can’t wait to come back!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“The service was absolutely fantastic! The steak was delicious! Cooked perfectly, tender and seasoned exactly how I like it. Truly a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The thing that truly impressed me though was, I actually left my wallet on the table and didn’t realize it till we got to our hotel. I called them, the person who answered checked with the manager and the HAD it! So so relieved the tons of cash I had in it was all in it when I picked it up there! Can’t say enough how grateful I was for the honesty and service of this restaurant“

“This is extremely fun. Love the shirts. Great food great root beer great photo opportunity. Great staff definitely must be a place to check out when you are in the area.

Parking: Free

Kid-friendliness: Photo op

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp to use“

“We were in Hot Springs this week for a father-son getaway so decided to eat here. We both had steaks & potatoes they were pretty good. No kidding though the house made cheese dip along with in house cut home made tortilla chips prolly the best I’ve ever had in a restaurant. Corey was awesome host ask for him he had been at BPG for over 15 years.“

“The orange chicken was amazing!!“

“If you like mushrooms and avocados the veggie egg white omelette is very good. It comes with a side of fruit which waa very good as well.

We had one hiccup with an item that came with a meal and without even asking it was removed from our bill. Great management.

In addition, we had a lovely server and I wish I could remember their name.

Vegetarian options: Omelets can be made with onions, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, avocado...“

“The service is exemplary!“