The Bourbon Bar at 501 Prime
$$$ • Bars, Cocktail Bar
Hours:
215 E Grand Ave, Hot Springs
(501) 623-0202
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Mediocre at best. Our server was more interested in chatting with the table next to us than in serving us. He argued relentlessly with my wife about how she wanted her steak cooked. The food was mediocre, and they OVER cooked my wife's steak. We told our server we were there to celebrate our friend's birthday and he said, "cool, mine was last week".
This place is NOTHING like the fine dining we are accustomed to. If I pay $500 for a meal I want professional and efficient service...read full review
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.
I’m from Houston, so I know my steakhouse. The hostess wouldn’t seat us right away even though we had a reservation and sat two others before us and seemed more interested in fiddling with her hair than doing her job. That said the service we received once seated was phenomenal and Samantha is very attentive at the bar. We had the bread service, oysters, the scallops, and the sirloin. However myself and my husband as soon as we left, we were both hit with the worst nausea...read full review
Menu
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4 - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 10PM |
| Thursday | 4 - 10PM |
| Friday | 4 - 10PM |
| Saturday | 4 - 10PM |
| Sunday | 4 - 10PM |
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The Bourbon Bar at 501 Prime offers an impressive selection of bourbons and delicious steaks and seafood, including fantastic oysters. Known for its tremendous service, it stands out as one of the top choices in Arkansas and DFW. Visitors frequently praise the tasty food, excellent bourbon selection, and attentive staff, which creates a memorable dining experience. The restaurant is a great spot in Hot Springs, where guests can enjoy the best Caesar salad, perfectly cooked scallops, and unbeatable crème brûlée. Many celebrate special occasions here, with some noting the thoughtful service and exquisite menu, including dishes like trout roe atop smoked salmon bruschetta and truffle butter on the filet. The staff often go the extra mile to acknowledge celebrations, making moments like anniversaries more memorable.
The upstairs bar features a cozy atmosphere, with knowledgeable bartenders serving great cocktails and engaging conversations. The chef uses fresh local ingredients in honest and creative ways, ensuring each dish is cooked perfectly. Guests have enjoyed courses like duck, wagyu skirt steak, and seared hamachi bowl, noting that the food is generous and good. Portion sizes are appropriate, and the restaurant maintains a fine dining atmosphere. Many guests find the service beyond amazing, with servers knowledgeable about every item, from locally made sake to locally sourced mushrooms. The food is prepared with the freshest ingredients and presented delightfully, including smoked oysters, filet with crab Oscar, and polenta with fresh white corn. The bartender is an expert at bourbon, capable of recommending delicious choices based on personal preferences. The wine selection is good, though there are fewer options by the glass, and some guests have mentioned a surcharge for card payments. Making a reservation is recommended, especially for special seating requests. Overall, The Bourbon Bar at 501 Prime remains a favorite, providing a perfect setting for romantic dates and special gatherings, with many guests planning to return and recommend the restaurant.