As Arkansans, we’re used to eating outdoors. We’re used to withering humidity and only packing up a picnic when there’s five seconds between a flash of lightning and thunder’s boom. We’re well-equipped with bug spray or sunblock. As long as we have an ice-cold beer or sweet tea in hand, we can withstand anything.
So, here’s a list of North Little Rock restaurants that have outdoor dining. Some have covered patios with fans, some are just a couple of picnic tables in the shade. We’ve also got a growing list of dog-friendly restaurants, if you want to bring your pup along.
Before going, check restaurant operating hours and whether or not outdoor seating is open at this time.
American
- Bar Louie
- BJ’s Market Cafe
- Brood & Barley
- Crush Wine Bar
- Cypress Social
- Diamond Bear Brewing
- The Filling Station
- Firehouse Subs
- Flyway Brewing
- Hooters
- McAlister’s
- Mick’s Bar-B-Q
- North Bar
- Panera Bread
- Purple Cow
- Reno’s Argenta Cafe
- Skinny J’s
- TGI Friday’s
- Waldo’s Chicken
- Whole Hog Cafe North Little Rock
Coffee & Breakfast
- Blackberry Market
- Dark Side Coffee Lounge
- Morningside Bagels
- Mugs Cafe
- Starbucks (JFK) – no smoking
- Starbucks (North Hills) – no smoking
Desserts & Snacks
- Andy’s Frozen Custard
- Cozy’s (seasonal)
- Mojo’s Dairy Bar
- Nutrition Hub North
- Original Scoopdog
- SmallCakes Maumelle
Mediterranean
- Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe – no smoking
Mexican & South American
- Blue Coast Burrito
- Casa Mexicana (JFK)
- Casa Mexicana (Maumelle)
- Chuy’s Tex-Mex
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Santo Coyote
- Tacos 4 Life – no smoking
Pizza
Steak & Seafood
Don’t see your favorite listed? Order to-go and picnic at one of North Little Rock’s beautiful parks, like Burns Park, The Old Mill or North Shore Riverwalk Park.