For 43 years the Arkansas Instances has been asking its readers to vote for his or her favourite eating places. Wanting again on the winners from years previous it’s clear that Arkansas has a wealthy historical past of unbelievable eating places, and the meals scene simply retains getting higher and higher. The yr 2023 isn’t any exception.
It was a giant yr for Little Rock’s South Major district. Voters selected farm-to-table restaurant The Root Cafe as Little Rock’s Greatest Total Restaurant, and the staff at Raduno Brick Oven & Barroom gained Greatest Brunch, Greatest Pizza and Greatest Chef in Little Rock/North Little Rock. Rhett Brinkley profiled Chef Money Ashley, who in his fourth yr as Raduno’s head chef is a first-time winner within the Greatest Chef in Little RockNorth Little Rock class.
Simply down the street from Raduno, Honduran restaurant El Sur moved from a meals truck into a brand new brick and mortar final summer time and voters took notice with house owners Luis Vasquez and Darren Strayhorn profitable Greatest New Restaurant.
Readers have discovered that Lonoke’s The Grumpy Rabbit is actually discipline journey worthy; it racked up scores of awards, together with Greatest Restaurant Across the State.
Stephanie Smittle ate donuts at Dale’s Donuts, sharpened her axe throwing abilities at Valhalla Restaurant and Axe Throwing, sampled the one-pound pork stomach bacon flight at ROBER: Cocktails + Culinary to reply the query: Is Benton scrumptious now? Arkansas Instances employees additionally riffed on 25 bites we crave in Central Arkansas.
BEST OF THE BUNCH
Greatest total restaurant in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: The Root Cafe
Finalists: Ciao Baci, Cypress Social (North Little Rock), Petit & Keet, Trio’s Restaurant
Brian ChilsonGreatest total restaurant round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: Conifer (Bentonville), Kaper’s (Clarksville), The Hive (Bentonville), Crimson Oak Steakhouse at Saracen On line casino Resort (Pine Bluff)
Greatest new restaurant in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: El Sur
Finalists: The Bagel Store, Huge Unhealthy Breakfast, Kemuri Chenal, Three Fold West Little Rock
Greatest new restaurant round Arkansas
Winner: KnightFire BBQ (Searcy)
Finalists: Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. (Bentonville), Conifer (Bentonville), Kasper’s (Clarksville), Oak Room and Bar (Oaklawn On line casino Resort, Sizzling Springs)
Greatest chef in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Money Ashley (Raduno)
Finalists: Peter Courageous (Courageous New Restaurant), Brayan McFadden (Brood & Barley, North Little Rock), Jeffrey Owen (Ciao Baci), Capi Peck (Trio’s Restaurant)
Photograph: Sara ReevesGreatest chef round Arkansas
Winner: Kyle Carson (The Grumpy Rabbit)
Finalists: Diana Bratton (Taco Mama, Sizzling Springs), Ebony Warfield (Saracen On line casino and Resort, Pine Bluff), Charles Duncan (Copper Mule Desk & Faucet, Bryant), Rob Nelson (Tusk & Trotter, Bentonville)
Greatest server in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Mary Katherine Peek (Flying Saucer)
Finalists: Armando Bolaños (La Terraza Rum & Lounge), Libby Corinne (Pizza D’Motion), Sheri Smith (Ciao Baci)
Greatest server round Arkansas
Winner: Haley McGee Sansom (The Grumpy Rabbit, Lonoke)
Finalists: Christopher Carter (Copper Mule Desk and Faucet, Bryant), Maci Lewis (Baja Grill, Benton), Casey Newboles (Rock N Roll Sushi, Benton) Anna Dixon (Baja Grill Benton)
BEST EARLY EATS
Bakery in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Boulevard Bread Co.
Finalists: The Bagel Store, Cinnamon Creme Bakery, Group Bakery, Dempsey Bakery
Bakery round Arkansas
Winner: Wild Candy William’s Baking Home (Searcy)
Finalists: Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. (Bentonville), PattiCakes Bakery (Conway), Serenity Farm Bread (Leslie), Will’s Cinnamon Store (Sizzling Springs)
Brian ChilsonBreakfast in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: The Root Cafe
Finalists: @ the Nook, Huge Unhealthy Breakfast, Scrumptious Temptations, Crimson Door
Breakfast round Arkansas
Winner: Ozark Cafe (Jasper)
Finalists: Blue Home Bakery & Cafe (Bryant), The Buttered Biscuit (Fayetteville), The Delta Biscuit Co. (Bentonville), The Farmer’s Desk Cafe (Fayetteville)
Brunch in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Raduno
Finalists: @ the Nook, 4 Quarter Bar, Misplaced Forty Brewing, The Root Cafe
Brunch round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: Copper Mule Desk and Faucet (Bryant), The Farmer’s Desk Cafe (Fayetteville), The Parsonage (Jonesboro), Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)
Brian ChilsonEspresso in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Fidel & Co.
Finalists: Boulevard Bread Co., Guillermo’s Gourmand Espresso, Nexus Espresso and Inventive, Paranoid Android
Espresso round Arkansas
Winner: Onyx Espresso Lab (Fayetteville)
Finalists: Arsaga’s (Fayetteville), Doomsday Espresso (Fayetteville), Mountain Chook Espresso Firm (Eureka Springs), Crimson Mild Roastery Espresso Home (Sizzling Springs)
BEST SINGLE DISHES
Barbecue in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Complete Hog Cafe North Little Rock
Finalists: Corky’s Ribs & BBQ, Depend Porkula BBQ, HB’s Bar-B-Q, Sims Bar-B-Que
Barbecue round Arkansas
Winner: KnightFire BBQ (Searcy)
Finalists: Jones Bar-B-Q Diner (Marianna), McClard’s Bar-B-Q (Sizzling Springs), Smokin’ Buns (Jacksonville), Wright’s Barbecue (Johnson)
Burger in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Huge Orange
Finalists: Charlee’s Good Time Drinkery, Ciao Baci, Midtown Billiards, Petit & Keet
Burger round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: Huge Orange (Rogers), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Deluca’s (Sizzling Springs), Hugo’s (Fayetteville)
Catfish in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Eat My Catfish
Finalists: Crazee’s Cafe, Cypress Social (North Little Rock), Flying Fish, Lassis Inn
Catfish round Arkansas
Winner: Dondie’s White River Princess (Des Arc)
Finalists: Catfish Gap (Fayetteville), Eat My Catfish (Benton), Flying Fish (Bentonville), The Hook (Jacksonville)
Cheese dip in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Heights Taco & Tamale
Finalists: Baja Grill, Camp Taco, La Hacienda, Mockingbird Bar and Tacos
Cheese dip round Arkansas
Winner: Stoby’s Restaurant (Conway)
Finalists: Baja Grill (Benton), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Native Lime (Rogers), Taco Mama (Sizzling Springs)
Desserts in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Cheesecake on Level!
Finalists: Cypress Social, Petit & Keet, Desk 28, Trio’s Restaurant
Desserts round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: The Hive (Bentonville), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot), Theo’s (Fayetteville), Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)
French fries in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Huge Orange
Finalists: Brood & Barley, Ciao Baci, David’s Burgers, Doe’s Eat Place
BIG ORANGE
French fries round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: Huge Orange (Rogers), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Hugo’s (Fayetteville), The Tamale Manufacturing unit (Gregory)
Fried rooster in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Gus’s World Well-known Fried Hen
Finalists: Ceci’s Hen N Waffles, Samantha’s Faucet Room & Wooden Grill, South on Major, YGFBFKitchen Restaurant (Little Rock)
Fried rooster round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: AQ Hen Home (Springdale), Campground Grill (Austin), Holly’s Nation Cookin’ (Conway), Monte Ne Inn Hen (Rogers)
Ice cream/cool treats in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Loblolly Creamery
Finalists: Kilwins, Le Pops, The Unique ScoopDog (North Little Rock), The Purple Cow
Ice cream/cool treats round Arkansas
Winner: Andy’s Frozen Custard (Conway)
Finalists: Simply Ice Cream (Benton), Mamoo’s Paradice Cream (Sizzling Springs), Scoops Ice Cream (Sizzling Springs), Trash Creamery (Bentonville)
Pie in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Blue Cake
Finalists: Bobby’s Nation Cookin’, Group Bakery, Rosie’s Pot and Kettle, Trio’s Restaurant
Pie round Arkansas
Winner: Charlotte’s Eats & Sweets (Keo)
Finalists: Holly’s Nation Cookin’ (Conway), Mud Avenue Cafe (Eureka Springs), Rhoda’s Well-known Sizzling Tamales (Lake Village), Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)
Pizza in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Raduno
Finalists: Damgoode Pies, Iriana’s, Vino’s Brewpub, Zaza Advantageous Salad + Wooden Oven Pizza
Pizza round Arkansas
Winner: DeLuca’s Pizzeria (Sizzling Springs)
Finalists: MuleKick (Magnolia), Pizzeria Ruby (Johnson), SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint (Sizzling Springs), Valhalla Kitchen + Bar (Benton)
Salad in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Zaza Advantageous Salad + Wooden Oven Pizza
Finalists: All in a Bowl, The Pale Rose, The Root Cafe, U.S. Pizza,
Salad round Arkansas
Winner: Zaza Advantageous Salad + Wooden Oven Pizza (Conway)
Finalists: Copper Mule Desk and Faucet (Bryant), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot), MuleKick @ MAD (El Dorado), Valhalla: Kitchen + Bar (Benton),
Sandwich in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: The Root Cafe
Finalists: The Bagel Store, Boulevard Bread Co., The Croissanterie, Hillcrest Artisan Meats
Sandwich round Arkansas
Winner: Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant)
Finalists: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke), MuleKick @ MAD (El Dorado), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot), SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint (Sizzling Springs)
Soup in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Mike’s Cafe
Finalists: Baja Grill, Boulevard Bread Co., Cafe Bossa Nova, Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co.
Soup round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: Baja Grill (Benton), Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse (Eureka Springs), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot), Pho 85 Noodle Home (Bentonville)
Steak in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Doe’s Eat Place
Finalists: Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse, Cache, Petit & Keet, Sonny Williams’ Steak Room
Brian ChilsonSteak round Arkansas
Winner: Crimson Oak Steakhouse at Saracen On line casino Resort (Pine Bluff)
Finalists: The Hive (Bentonville), Mike’s Place (Conway), The Tamale Manufacturing unit (Gregory), Taylor’s Steakhouse (Dumas)
Sushi in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Kemuri
Finalists: Kamikaito, Mt. Fuji Japanese Restaurant, Ocean’s at Arthur’s, Rock N Roll Sushi
Sushi Round Arkansas
Winner: Sushi Home (Bentonville)
Finalists: Ai Sushi (Sizzling Springs), Blu Fish Home (Bentonville), Meiji Japanese Delicacies (Fayetteville), Osaka Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar (Sizzling Springs)
Tacos in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Heights Taco & Tamale
Finalists: Baja Grill, Camp Taco, The Fold Botanas & Bar, La Hacienda
Tacos round Arkansas
Winner: Baja Grill (Benton)
Finalists: Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. (Bentonville), Native Lime (Rogers), Torchy’s Tacos (Fayetteville), Taco Mama (Sizzling Springs)
Tortilla chips in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Baja Grill
Finalists: Camp Taco, Casa Mañana, The Fold Botanas and Bar, La Hacienda
Tortilla chips round Arkansas
Winner: Native Lime (Rogers)
Finalists: Baja Grill (Benton), Bentonville Taco & Tamale Co. (Bentonville), Taco Mama (Sizzling Springs), Xuma Kitchens (Fayetteville)
Wings in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: 4 Quarter Bar
Finalists: Brood & Barley, Hen King, North Bar (North Little Rock), Waldo’s Hen and Beer
Wings round Arkansas
Winner: Arkansas Greatest Wings (Sherwood)
Finalists: Frickin’ Hen (Fayetteville), Pedaler’s Pub (Bentonville), Penguin Ed’s (Fayetteville), Walker’s Wings & Issues (Sizzling Springs)
Yogurt/smoothies in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Finalists: Argenta Diet, The Diet Place, TCBY
Yogurt/smoothies round Arkansas
Winner: Grinds Espresso Co. (Cabot)
Finalists: Pure State Smoothies (Fayetteville), Panther Diet of Cabot (Cabot), Snack Lab (Bentonville)
BEST INTERNATIONAL
Chinese language in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling Co.
Finalists: Mr. Chen’s Genuine Chinese language Cooking, Incredible China, Fu Lin, New Enjoyable Ree
Chinese language across the state
Winner: Jade China Restaurant (Conway)
Finalists: Lin’s Backyard (Bentonville), Mong Dynasty (Fayetteville), The Wok (Sizzling Springs), Ying Chang Hmong & Chinese language Sizzling Meals (Fayetteville)
Indian in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Star of India
Finalists: Bawarchi Biryanis, The Indian Feast, Saffron Indian Delicacies, Taj Mahal Indian Kitchen
Indian round Arkansas
Winner: Saffron Indian Delicacies (Rogers)
Finalists: Curry Level (Bentonville), Flavors Indian Delicacies (Bentonville), Khana Indian Grill (Fayetteville), Pandiya’s South Indian Delicacies (Bentonville)
Italian in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Bruno’s Little Italy
Finalists: Graffiti’s Italian Restaurant, Raduno Brick Oven and Barroom, Ristorante Capeo (North Little Rock), Rivera Italian Restaurant (North Little Rock)
Italian round Arkansas
Winner: Luna Bella (Sizzling Springs)
Finalists: Italy in City (Benton), J&S Italian Villa (Sizzling Springs), Tavola Trattoria (Bentonville), Vetro 1925 (Fayetteville)
Japanese in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Kemuri
Finalists: Aji Ramen Bar, Benihana (North Little Rock), Kamikaito (North Little Rock), Sky Trendy Japanese
Japanese round Arkansas
Winner: Osaka Japanese Steakhouse and Bar (Sizzling Springs)
Finalists: Kimono Japanese Steak Home (Paragould), Meiji Japanese Delicacies (Fayetteville), Sushi Home (Bentonville), Tokyo Home Sushi & Ramen (Fayetteville)
Mexican in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: La Hacienda
Finalists: Baja Grill, Casa Mañana, El Palenque, Tacos Godoy
Mexican round Arkansas
Winner: Mariachi Grill (Lonoke)
Finalists: Avocado Grill (Paragould), Taco Mama (Sizzling Springs), Tres Agaves (De Queen), Yeyo’s El Alma De Mexico (Bentonville)
Different worldwide in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Cafe Bossa Nova
Finalists: Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe, La Terraza Rum & Lounge, Layla’s Gyro, Maryams Grill
Different worldwide round Arkansas
Winner: Baja Grill (Benton)
Finalists: Diamondhead (Fort Smith), Saiwok Vietnamese Avenue Meals (Rogers), A Style of Thai (Fayetteville), Tangiers (Fayetteville)
BEST SPECIALTY DINING
Enterprise lunch in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Samantha’s Faucet Room & Wooden Grill
Finalists: Capital Bar & Grill, Cotham’s within the Metropolis, Doe’s Eat Place, Star of India
Enterprise lunch round Arkansas
Winner: Mike’s Place (Conway)
Finalists: Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke), The Parsonage (Jonesboro), Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)
Canine pleasant in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: The Rail Yard
Finalists: Bark Bar, Dugan’s Pub, Flyway Brewing, The Fold Botanas & Bar, Hill Station
Canine pleasant round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: Good Canine Cafe (Fayetteville), Grateful Head Pizza Oven & Beer Backyard (Sizzling Springs), Nomad’s Southtown Kitchen + Bar (Fayetteville), Valhalla (Benton)
Advantageous eating in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Courageous New Restaurant
Finalists: Allsopp & Chapple, Arthur’s Prime Steakhouse, Ciao Baci, Desk 28
Brian ChilsonAdvantageous eating round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: The Hive (Bentonville), The Preacher’s Son (Bentonville), Crimson Apple Inn (Heber Springs), Crimson Oak Steakhouse at Saracen On line casino Resort (Pine Bluff)
Enjoyable in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Hill Station
Finalists: Camp Taco, Cypress Social, Mud Bowl, Midtown Billiards
Enjoyable round Arkansas
Winner: Topgolf (Rogers)
Finalists: JJ’s Grill (Fayetteville), SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint (Sizzling Springs), Valkyrie Axe Throwing (Benton), Valhalla Kitchen & Bar (Benton)
Gluten free in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: The Root Cafe
Finalists: Cafe Bossa Nova, Dempsey Bakery, La Terraza Rum & Lounge, Star of India
Gluten free round Arkansas
Winner: Baja Grill (Benton)
Finalists: Cafe 1217 (Sizzling Springs), Conifer (Bentonville), Snack Lab (Bentonville), Tavola Trattoria (Bentonville)
Wholesome in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: The Root Cafe
Finalists: All in a Bowl, Neighborhood Diet Hillcrest, Vito & Vera, Zaza Advantageous Salad + Wooden Oven Pizza
Wholesome round Arkansas
Winner: Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)
Finalists: HWN Juice Bar (Cabot) MELD kitchen+sandwich bar (Bentonville), The Parsonage (Jonesboro),
House cookin’ in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Ok. Corridor & Sons
Finalists: David Household Kitchen, Eat My Catfish, Home of Psychological, Maddie’s Place
Brian ChilsonHouse cookin’ round Arkansas
Winner: Pig ’N Chik BBQ (Sherwood)
Finalists: Campground Grill (Austin), Holly’s Nation Cookin’ (Conway), Niecy’s (Benton), Peggy Sue’s Place (Heber Springs)
Outside eating in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Cypress Social
Finalists: 42 Bar & Desk, Courageous New Restaurant, Casa Mañana, La Terraza Rum & Lounge
Brian ChilsonOutside eating round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: Blue Heaven (Benton), Postmaster’s Grill (Camden), Rolando’s Restaurante (Sizzling Springs), Valhalla (Benton)
Place for youths in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Purple Cow
Finalists: All Aboard Restaurant & Grill, Huge Orange, Loopy Hibachi, The Root Cafe
Place for youths round Arkansas
Winner: The Purple Cow (Sizzling Springs)
Finalists: Huge Orange (Rogers), MuleKick (Magnolia), Smitty’s Storage Burgers & Beer (Rogers), Stoby’s Restaurant (Conway)
Seafood in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Kemuri
Finalists: Courageous New Restaurant, Eat My Catfish, Lassis Inn, La Terraza Rum & Lounge
Seafood round Arkansas
Winner: Who Dat’s Cajun Restaurant (Bald Knob)
Finalists: Blu Fish Home (Bentonville), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Dondie’s White River Princess (Des Arc), Fred’s Fish Home (Mountain House), Leon’s Catfish and Shrimp (Pine Bluff)
Vegetarian/vegan in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Star of India
Finalists: Blue Sage Vegan Bistro, Home of Psychological, Maryams Grill, Vito & Vera
Vegetarian/vegan round Arkansas
Winner: Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)
Finalists: Baja Grill (Benton), Cafe 1217 (Sizzling Springs), Snack Lab (Bentonville), SQZBX Brewery & Pizza Joint (Sizzling Springs)
Wine checklist in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Petit and Keet
Finalists: Cache, Ciao Baci, Graffiti’s Italian Restaurant, Desk 28
Wine checklist round Arkansas
Winner: The Grumpy Rabbit (Lonoke)
Finalists: Conifer (Bentonville), The Hive (Bentonville), Oak Room and Bar (Oaklawn On line casino Resort, Sizzling Springs), Crimson Oak Steakhouse at Saracen On line casino Resort (Pine Bluff)
BEST TAKEAWAY/MOBILE DINING
Butcher in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Hogg’s Meat Market (North Little Rock)
Finalists: The Butcher Store, Edwards Meals Large (Cantrell), Hillcrest Artisan Meats, Heights Nook Market
Butcher round Arkansas
Winner: Weldon’s Meat Market (Sizzling Springs)
Finalists: The Buck Cease Meat Retailer (Monticello), Butcher Boys Meat Market & Deli (Van Buren), Jim’s Meat Market (Bentonville), Mercado El Valle (Sherwood)
Caterer in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Trio’s Restaurant
Finalists: Catering to You, Heritage Catering, The Root Cafe, RX Catering
Caterer round Arkansas
Winner: Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)
Finalists: Carmelita Catering Co. (Bentonville), Gina’s Catering (Benton), Two Sisters Catering (Sherwood), Wright’s Barbecue (Johnson)
Deli/connoisseur to-go in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Boulevard Bread Co.
Finalists: Burge’s Hickory Smoked Turkeys and Hams, The Croissanterie, Hillcrest Artisan Meats, Terri-Lynn’s BBQ & Deli
Deli/connoisseur to-go round Arkansas
Winner: Pea Farm Bistro (Cabot)
Finalists: Breitweiser’s Meat Market (Benton), Cabot Cafe & Cake Nook, Cafe 1217 (Sizzling Springs), Stone Mill Bread & Cafe (Springdale)
Meals truck in Little Rock/North Little Rock
Winner: Lili’s Mexican Avenue Meals
Finalists: Cajun Trouxth, Cheesecake On Level!, La Casa De Mi Abuelita Mawmaw’s Home, Tacos Godoy
Meals truck round Arkansas
Winner: Rock ’N’ Roll Hibachi (Sizzling Springs)
Finalists: La Casa De Mi Abuelita Mammaw’s Home (Redfield), Yacht Membership (Fayetteville), Yeyo’s Meals Truck (Bentonville), Ying Chang Hmong & Chinese language Sizzling Meals (Fayetteville)
BEST BY REGION
Total restaurant in Benton/Bryant
Winner: Baja Grill (Benton)
Finalists: Eat My Catfish (Benton), Copper Mule Desk & Faucet (Bryant), Valhalla: Kitchen + Bar (Benton), Verona Italian Restaurant (Benton)
Total restaurant in Rogers/Bentonville
Winner: Tusk & Trotter (Bentonville)
Finalists: The Hive (Bentonville), Native Lime (Rogers), The Preacher’s Son (Bentonville), Tavola Trattoria (Bentonville), Wright’s Barbecue (Bentonville)
Total restaurant in Conway
Winner: Mike’s Place
Finalists: Holly’s Nation Cookin’, Pasta Grill, Stoby’s, WunderHaus
Total restaurant in Eureka Springs
Winner: Ermilio’s Italian House Cooking
Finalists: Grotto Wooden Fired Grill and Wine Cave, Le Stick Nouveau, Native Taste
Total restaurant in Fayetteville/Springdale/Johnson
Winner: Hugo’s (Fayetteville)
Finalists: Bocca Italian Eatery & Pizzeria (Fayetteville), The Farmer’s Desk Cafe (Fayetteville), Theo’s (Fayetteville), Wright’s Barbecue (Johnson)
Total Restaurant in Sizzling Springs
Winner: DeLuca’s Pizzeria
Finalists: 501 Prime, The Bugler, Cafe 1217, The Vault