Best Local Favorite Restaurants in Little Rock, AR (2026) - Page 15
These Little Rock restaurants have earned devoted followings among Arkansas locals who return again and again. Word-of-mouth favorites where regulars are greeted by name, the food is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere feels like home. When locals recommend a spot to visitors, these are the places they mention first.
Local Favorite ★ 3.4 The Buttered Biscuit
Little Rock
"Arrive early on weekends to avoid the rush, and don't lea..."
Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Chicken and Waffles
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Local Favorite ★ 3.4
Purple Onion
"Visit during weeknights for a more relaxed atmosphere and..."
Purple Onion Jam Burger
Pan-Seared Duck Breast
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Local Favorite ★ 3.4 Back Porch Grill
Hot Springs
"Visit during weeknight happy hour for the best deals on a..."
Smoked BBQ Ribs
Grilled Catfish with Hushpuppies
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Local Favorite ★ 3.4 Eat My Catfish
Little Rock
"Come hungry because the portions are generous, and don't ..."
Fried Catfish Fillets
Catfish and Shrimp Combo
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Local Favorite ★ 3.4 Whole Hog Cafe
Conway
"Order the meat by the pound if dining with a group to get..."
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Smoked Brisket Platter
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Local Favorite ★ 3.4
Ta Molly’s Mexican Kitchen
"Visit during happy hour for discounted margaritas and ask..."
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas
Mole Enchiladas
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Local Favorite ★ 3.4
Deer Creek Fire & Stone
"Arrive early on weekends to snag a table near the open ki..."
Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza
Flame-Grilled Ribeye
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Local Favorite ★ 3.4 Pasta J’s Bryant
Bryant
"Come early on weekends as the dining room fills up quickl..."
Lasagna with Three Cheeses
Chicken Alfredo
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 MarketPlace Grill
Conway
"Make reservations for Friday and Saturday evenings, as th..."
Grilled Ribeye Steak
Pan-Seared Salmon
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 Loca Luna
Little Rock
"Visit during happy hour on weekdays for discounted cockta..."
Street Tacos with House-Made Tortillas
Tableside Guacamole
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Family Friendly ★ 3.3 Saltgrass Steak House
Little Rock
"Arrive before 6 PM on weekends to avoid the dinner rush, ..."
Ribeye Steak
Baby Back Ribs
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 Brick House Grill
Hot Springs
"Arrive before 6 PM on weekends to avoid the dinner rush a..."
Ribeye Steak
BBQ Ribs
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 Salsa’s
Hot Springs
"Visit during happy hour for discounted margaritas and app..."
Sizzling Chicken Fajitas
Carnitas Street Tacos
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Upscale Dining ★ 3.3 Ambrosia At Angel’s
Hot Springs
"Make reservations well in advance, especially for weekend..."
Pan-Seared Salmon with Lemon Herb Butter
Filet Mignon with Truffle Mashed Potatoes
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3
The Hook
"Make reservations for Friday and Saturday evenings, as th..."
Blackened Redfish with Creole Butter
Seafood Platter
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 Santo Coyote Restaurant
Little Rock
"Visit during weekday happy hour for discounted margaritas..."
Tableside Guacamole
Carnitas Molcajete
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 The Pizzeria
Little Rock
"Visit on Tuesday nights for their buy-one-get-one-half-of..."
Margherita Pizza
Meat Lovers Supreme
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Upscale Dining ★ 3.3 Sumo Sushi and Steak
Bryant
"Visit during happy hour for discounted specialty rolls an..."
Dragon Roll
Hibachi Filet Mignon
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Family Friendly ★ 3.3 Mi Ranchito
Cabot
"Visit during happy hour on weekdays for discounted margar..."
Carne Asada Platter
Chicken Fajitas
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 Chepe’s Mexican Grill
Benton
"Visit during weekday lunch hours for the freshest tortill..."
Chile Rellenos
Carnitas Tacos
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 Red Pier Cajun Seafood & Bar – Central Ave
Hot Springs
"Come hungry and wear clothes you don't mind getting a lit..."
Crawfish Boil
Shrimp and Grits
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Family Friendly ★ 3.3 Osaka Japanese Steak House
Hot Springs
"Make reservations for hibachi tables, especially on weeke..."
Hibachi Filet Mignon
Rainbow Roll
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Family Friendly ★ 3.3 Marco’s Pizza
Cabot
"Order online for faster pickup and check for weekly speci..."
White Cheezy Pizza
Pepperoni Magnifico
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Local Favorite ★ 3.3 San Francisco Bread
Hot Springs
"Arrive before 10 AM on weekends to snag a fresh-baked cro..."
Classic Sourdough Avocado Toast
Turkey and Swiss on House Sourdough
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