Arkansas restaurants serve heaping portions of southern cuisine. With so much good food, there's bound to be something to please every palate in almost every part of the state. From Little Rock to Fayetteville, Hot Springs to Eureka Springs and nearby towns in between, Arkansas restaurants cater to all appetites. And if you're looking for something out-of-the-ordinary don't miss one of our "unusual" dining spots. Find out where you can dine in a cave or a giant orange. Or in a Boeing 727 -- without ever leaving the ground.
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The Flying Burrito in Fayetteville just off Dickson Street is one of many restaurants in town.
Have you sampled some of our culinary culture? We do great barbecue, catfish and fried green tomatoes.
There are just about as many different choices of BBQ in The Natural State as there are trees in our National Forests. Arkansas barbecue can be hot or mild, tomato or mustard based, slightly sweet or mighty spicy. You can choose from pulled or chopped pork or beef and satisfying side dishes.
Poultry is another state favorite, which is no surprise -- Arkansas leads the nation in commercial chicken farming. You can order it prepared your favorite way: fried, baked and roasted - in soups and sandwiches, tossed in salads, covered with special sauce or the ultimate comfort food - chicken and dumplings.
But dining in Arkansas isn't limited to just catfish, barbecue and chicken. Ethnic and regional restaurants serve Mexican, Greek, Chinese, French, Italian, Indian, German plus steak, pizza and sushi. Fish and seafood, including rainbow trout, are plentiful on many menus as are other healthy choices. Homemade yeast rolls and cornbread make a tasty accompaniment as does a frosty mug of iced tea or glass of Arkansas wine. Just be sure to save room for dessert and coffee or perhaps a specialty ale from an Arkansas micro brewery.
Whether you're in the mood for an award-winning upscale eatery, a national chain restaurant or a Mom and Pop cafe or diner, you'll find good eats in Arkansas.