Local sights and eats!
Food scene
We love to eat! We’re self proclaimed “foodies”, who probably indulge too often. Here are our local faves!
Salathai
1241 M.L.K. Jr BlvdBest Tom Kar EVER! My kids’ absolute fave restaurant!
Mango's Gourmet Shop
2050 M.L.K. Jr BlvdGreat local favorite!
Serranos Mexican Grill & Cantina
1031 Krupa DrGreat Mexican cuisine and atmosphere.
Mermaids Seafood Restaurant
2217 N College AveNo matter what it is...get the special! Trust me!
Pizza and sandwiches are the real deal! Our personal favorite pizza place in NWA.
15 locals recommend
Gusano's Chicago Style Pizzeria
1267 Steamboat DrPizza and sandwiches are the real deal! Our personal favorite pizza place in NWA.
Great spot for fun and good food. Thursday nights through the summer they host concerts with some national acts. Great for families.
39 locals recommend
JJ's Beer Garden & Brewing Co.
3615 Steele BlvdGreat spot for fun and good food. Thursday nights through the summer they host concerts with some national acts. Great for families.
Fayetteville classic! Great atmosphere and food! Try the blue-cheese vinaigrette, it’s super good!
149 locals recommend
Hugo's
25 1/2 N Block AveFayetteville classic! Great atmosphere and food! Try the blue-cheese vinaigrette, it’s super good!
Small place with amazing vibe and just all around awesome Italian food!
27 locals recommend
Bocca Italian eatery & pizzeria
2036 N College AveSmall place with amazing vibe and just all around awesome Italian food!
Always have amazing Gumbo, and their catfish dish as well as crab cake dish are absolutely amazing!
13 locals recommend
Cafe Rue Orleans - Cajun & Seafood
1150 N College AveAlways have amazing Gumbo, and their catfish dish as well as crab cake dish are absolutely amazing!
Classic Arkansas BBQ! Best smoked bologna and ham you can get...also, batter-dipped fries are a must! P.S. best cookies in the area and their macaroons are stupid good.
22 locals recommend
Penguin Ed's Bar-B-Que
230 S E AveClassic Arkansas BBQ! Best smoked bologna and ham you can get...also, batter-dipped fries are a must! P.S. best cookies in the area and their macaroons are stupid good.
Mockingbird Kitchen
1466 N College AveGreat food!
Green Submarine
1641 West 15th StreetBest sandwiches around! Ask for extra balsamic reduction drizzle!
TJ's Sandwich Shop
2992 N College AveAnother great sandwich shop! Get the Philly!
Pesto Cafe
1830 N College AveAwesome Italian food and atmosphere! Live music a lot of nights.
NOT Russellville...there is one in Fayetteville on Wedington drive and I think their slogan is something like, “when you only do one thing, it better be the best!”, and yes, BEST burgers in town!
8 locals recommend
CJ's Butcher Boy Burgers
2803 N Arkansas AveNOT Russellville...there is one in Fayetteville on Wedington drive and I think their slogan is something like, “when you only do one thing, it better be the best!”, and yes, BEST burgers in town!
Foghorn's Wings Burgers & More
1545 W 15th StGreat sports bar with plenty of tvs and awesome wing sauce flavors!
This place is small and is in Rogers which is about a 35min drive, but if you like wings...this is a must!! Absolutely the BEST wings ever! Also their pork shanks are killer! Pizza is awesome as well!
65 locals recommend
The Rail - A Pizza Company
218 South 1st StreetThis place is small and is in Rogers which is about a 35min drive, but if you like wings...this is a must!! Absolutely the BEST wings ever! Also their pork shanks are killer! Pizza is awesome as well!
Damgoode Pies
37 E Center StAnother super solid pizza joint!
NWA classic! Get the “over the coals chicken” and ask for extra rolls with strawberry preserves! Great home cooked food!
6 locals recommend
AQ Chicken House
1207 N Thompson StNWA classic! Get the “over the coals chicken” and ask for extra rolls with strawberry preserves! Great home cooked food!
La Huerta Mexican Restaurant
2356 N College AveTaco Tuesdays with $.99 tacos and they’re great!
Most amazing samosas, veg pakora, nann bread, lamb vindaloo, and chicken tiki masala in NWA!!
6 locals recommend
R&R Curry Express springdale
2576 W Sunset AveMost amazing samosas, veg pakora, nann bread, lamb vindaloo, and chicken tiki masala in NWA!!
Super legit Cuban cuisine! Soo good! Get the adventure plate or the Cubano plate!
23 locals recommend
Rolando's
509 W Spring StSuper legit Cuban cuisine! Soo good! Get the adventure plate or the Cubano plate!
Powerhouse Seafood & Grill
112 N University AveGood spot off Dickson st for seafood and steaks!
KJ Sushi & Korean BBQ
3223 N College AveGreat sushi and Korean BBQ! Get the Bulgogi!
Kobe Hibachi Grill & Sushi
643 Van Asche DrAwesome sushi and hibachi!
Awesome home cooked breakfast and lunch with buffet! Make sure you verify they’re open as they have limited hours and it’s a bit of a drive...but worth it!
9 locals recommend
Grandmas House Café
21588 US-71Awesome home cooked breakfast and lunch with buffet! Make sure you verify they’re open as they have limited hours and it’s a bit of a drive...but worth it!
Typhoon Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine
2612 M.L.K. Jr BlvdGreat Pho! Nuff said!
Tangiers
2800 N College AveAwesome Mediterranean food!
R&R Curry Express springdale
2576 W Sunset AveBest Indian food in town!
Pizzeria Ruby
5519 Hackett StreetWonderful fancy pizza!
Isabellas Italian
908 East Rolling Hills DriveFine dining
Leverett Lounge
737 N Leverett AveGreat mix of funky recipes from all over the world.
Thai Spice
1189 Steamboat DriveFun environment for all types of groups.
Sightseeing
Some of the area hot spots!
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
600 Museum WayDevils Den State Park
11333 West Arkansas Hwy. 74Kessler Mountain Regional Park
2600 Wc 200Razorback Greenway
Razorback Regional GreenwayBuffalo River
Arkansas at its finest!
Arkansas Music Pavilion
5079 W Northgate RdWilson Park
675 N Park AveHog Valley RV & Treehouse Resort
447 NW Campbell LoopGreat little park for a swim, or stroll around the paved walkway. Also boasts a playground and pavilion!
7 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Arkansas 170Great little park for a swim, or stroll around the paved walkway. Also boasts a playground and pavilion!
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
350 N Razorback RdHome of Razorback Football!
Scott Family Amazeum
1009 Museum WayAwesome place to take the whole fam!
Best spot for a day float! Amazing river for views and smallmouth fishing!
27 locals recommend
King's River Outfitters
8190 Arkansas State Highway 221Best spot for a day float! Amazing river for views and smallmouth fishing!
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
4703 N Crossover RdAwesome place for a beautiful stroll!
Terra Studios
12103 Hazel Valley RdAwesome place for the arts!
Arvest Ballpark
3000 Gene George BlvdMinor league baseball fun! Great fun and very economical!
Night scene
Some of our area favorites for a great night out in Fayetteville/NWA!
Great little spot with amazing vibe! Hosts comedy and live music on certain nights
25 locals recommend
Nomads Southtown
1431 S School AveGreat little spot with amazing vibe! Hosts comedy and live music on certain nights
Prairie St. Bar & Tap
495 W Prairie StSmall little bar with rooftop seating. Nice play to start the night off!
31 locals recommend
Dickson Street Pub
303 W Dickson StSmall little bar with rooftop seating. Nice play to start the night off!
Awesome theatre with tons of great performances with more intimate setting than WAC.
44 locals recommend
TheatreSquared
477 W Spring StAwesome theatre with tons of great performances with more intimate setting than WAC.
Small little taproom with easy access to Penguin Ed’s BBQ, which is hard to beat!
19 locals recommend
Crisis Brewing
210 South Nelson Hackett BoulevardSmall little taproom with easy access to Penguin Ed’s BBQ, which is hard to beat!
Brewski's Draft Emporium
408 W Dickson StGreat Dickson st bar!
George's Majestic Lounge
519 W Dickson StAwesome venue and bar!
Walton Arts Center
495 W Dickson St