With more than 200 restaurants in North Little Rock, where do you start? Yes, we have a lot of (good!) chains but there also some local gems really worth the visit. Here’s a list of establishments that have been recognized by local, regional and national outlets within the last five years, including restaurants featured on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (North Bar and Flyway Brewing); noted for “best breakfast in the South” by Southern Living (BJ’s Market Cafe); recognized as one of the most haunted bars in Arkansas (Four Quarter Bar); best doughnuts in Arkansas by Travel and Leisure, Thrillist and The Travel Channel (Mark’s Do-Nut Shop), and “going viral” for a unique menu item titled “My Girlfriend is Not Hungry” (Mama D’s).

For a complete list of dining in North Little Rock, go here.

Asian

• Benihana – Best Hibachi (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best 2018)
• KamiKaito – Lunching in Little Rock: North Little Rock’s KamiKaito (AY Magazine)

Bars & Breweries

• Diamond Bear Brewing Company – Top 10 craft breweries in Arkansas (Culture Trip), Six Breweries in Central Arkansas Upping the Craft Beer Game (Wide Open Eats), 20 Best Arkansas Breweries (VacationIdea), Drink Insider: Nathan Greubel of Diamond Bear Brewing Company (Rock City Eats), Eat Progressive Argenta (Rock City Eats), Best Brewery/Distillery (AY Magazine‘s Best of)
• Flyway Brewing – Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Six Breweries in Central Arkansas Upping the Craft Beer Game (Wide Open Eats), 20 Best Arkansas Breweries (VacationIdea), 40 unique Little Rock food experiences to do before you die (The Mighty Rib), 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib), Women in Food: Georgina Jones Price of Flyway Brewing (Rock City Eats), Drink Insider: Jess McMullen of Flyway Brewing (Rock City Eats), Drink Insider: Mark Sniff of Flyway Brewing (Rock City Eats), Eat Progressive Argenta (Rock City Eats), The 12 Best Spots in Central Arkansas to Take Out of Town Guests (Rock City Eats), Best Brewery/Distillery & Brewpub (AY Magazine‘s Best of)
• Four Quarter Bar – Eat Progressive Argenta (Rock City Eats), High spirits at Four Quarter (Arkansas Times), Big Hits at Four Quarter Bar (The Mighty Rib), 20 gems around Little Rock (The Mighty Rib), Four Quarter raises bar on food (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), Best Secluded Patios in Little Rock (Rock City Eats), Don’t Sweat Sunday Dinner: 20 Places to Eat Out Sunday Night (Rock City Eats), Four Quarter Bar is One of Arkansas’ Most Haunted Bars (Only in Your State)
• North Bar – Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Go North (Arkansas Times), Zesty North Bar menu feeds buzz (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib), Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Little Rock (Rock City Eats)

Coffee & Breakfast

• BJ’s Market Cafe – The South’s Best Breakfast Spots (Southern Living), It’s all good at BJ’s Market Cafe (Arkansas Times), 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib), The 10 Best Restaurants in North Little Rock (Culture Trip), The Catfish Bucket List Tour Continues at BJ’s Market Cafe (AY Magazine, KARK Ch. 4)
• Littlefield’s Cafe – A diner that’s the real deal (Arkansas Times), 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib), Dinerland: Littlefield’s Cafe in North Little Rock (Tie Dye Travels)
• Mark’s Do-Nut Shop – The Best Food and Drink in Arkansas for 2019: Best Doughnut (The Daily Meal), Best Doughnuts in Every State (The Daily Meal), Only the Classics at Mark’s Do-Nut Shop (Only in Arkansas), 40 unique Little Rock food experiences to do before you die (The Mighty Rib), Best Donuts in Every State (Travel + Leisure), 50 States of Donuts (Travel Channel), Best Donuts in all 50 States (Thrillist), Your State by State Guide to the Country’s Best Doughnut Shops (Taste of Home), 50 Best Donut Shops in America (Big Seven Travel)
• Mugs Cafe – Best Coffeehouse (AY Magazine‘s Best of), TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib), 10 Best Restaurants in North Little Rock (Culture Trip), The Best Coffee Shops in Little Rock (Culture Trip), 15 Central Arkansas Coffee Shops to Visit (Little Rock Family)

Dessert

• The Original Scoop Dog – FROM SCRATCH: How The Original Scoop Dog got its start in North Little Rock (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), The Original ScoopDog is Made for Summer (Only in Arkansas), Things to Do with Kids at North Little Rock (Modern Mom Life)

Fine Dining

• Ristorante Capeo – TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Best Date Night & Best Italian – (AY Magazine‘s Best of), Crazy About Capeo (Arkansas Times), 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib), 10 Best Restaurants in North Little Rock (Culture Trip), Eat Progressive Argenta (Rock City Eats)
• Riverfront Steakhouse – The Best Food and Drink in Arkansas for 2019: Best Steakhouse (The Daily Meal), The Best Steakhouse in Every State (The Daily Meal), TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 31 Best Steakhouses in America (Thrillist), 10 Best Restaurants in North Little Rock (Culture Trip), Best Steakhouse (AY Magazine‘s Best of), These 10 Arkansas Steakhouses are a Carnivore’s Dream (Only in Your State)

Homestyle & Southern

• David’s Burgers – TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Best Burgers and Best French Fries (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best), 15 food experiences that are uniquely Little Rock (Rock City Eats), 40 unique Little Rock food experiences to do before you die (The Mighty Rib)
• Eat My Catfish – Best Catfish (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best), The Mouthwatering Restaurant in Arkansas that Serves the Best Catfish Imaginable (Only in Your State)
• Grampa’s Catfish & Seafood – Grampa’s, and catfish, are back (Arkansas Times)
• Lindsey’s Hospitality House – The Best BBQ Joints in Every State (Woman’s Day), 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib)
• Mama D’s – “My Girlfriend is Not Hungry” menu item (CBS News, Delish, Atlanta Journal Constitution, Kansas City Star, etc.)
• Skinny J’s Argenta – 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib), TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 25 Greatest Arkansas Burgers You Need to Try (AY Magazine), Eat Progressive Argenta (Rock City Eats)
• Walker’s Home Cooking – 20 gems around Little Rock (The Mighty Rib)
• Whole Hog Cafe North Little Rock – The Best BBQ Joints in Every State (Delish), TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Best Ribs (Arkansas Times Best of Arkansas), Best Barbecue (AY Magazine‘s Best of), Best Barbecue and Best Ribs (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best), 10 Best BBQ Joints in Arkansas, Little Rock to Hot Springs (Culture Trip), 10 Best Restaurants in North Little Rock (Culture Trip), The Best BBQ in Little Rock and Central Arkansas (TripSavvy), 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib)

Mediterranean

• Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe – Best Business Lunch & Best Greek Restaurant (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best), Things to Do with Kids at North Little Rock (Modern Mom Life)

Mexican & South American

• Chuy’s – TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Best Mexican Restaurant (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best)
• La Casa Real – Casa Real-ly tasty, delightful (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette), 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib)
• Las Delicias – Las Delicias is Delicious (The Mighty Rib), 20 gems around Little Rock (The Mighty Rib), Las Delicias is (Arkansas Times)
• Rosalinda Restaurante Hondureno – 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib)
• Santo Coyote – 25 Places to Eat in North Little Rock Area (The Mighty Rib), 10 Best Restaurants in North Little Rock (Culture Trip)
• Taqueria Guadalajara – 20 gems around Little Rock (The Mighty Rib), Underrated Places (Rock City Eats)

Pizza

• American Pie Pizza (two North Little Rock locations) – TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 10 Best Restaurants in North Little Rock (Culture Trip)
• Larry’s Pizza – Best Family Restaurant (AY Magazine‘s Best of), Best All-You-Can-Eat Buffet (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best), North Little Rock – Your Gateway to Central Arkansas (Country Life City Wife)
• U.S. Pizza Co. (two North Little Rock locations) – Best Pizza (AY Magazine‘s Best of), Best Patio Dining, Best Salads & Best Pizza (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Best of the Best)

Is your stomach rumbling yet? Try one of these local favorites and let us know what you think!