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Little Rock 101: Where To Eat + What To Do
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items Little Rock is more than Arkansas’ capital — it’s a Mecca for cheese dip, home to soulful Southern food, historic landmarks, and museums that surprise you. Whether you’re here for a weekend or passing through, these are my can’t-miss stops that show ...
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Check into “the front porch of Little Rock.” Massive rooms and comfortable beds. Elegant, historic, and warm — don’t skip the pimento cheese spread with incredible house soda crackers and texturally perfect fried black-eyed peas.
The Capital Hotel
Modern downtown diner vibes. Breakfast classics reimagined, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients.
@ The Corner Diner- Little Rock
A legendary dinner spot from Chris Tanner serving smartly sourced raw and fried oysters, seafood platters, and true neighborhood charm.
The Oyster Bar - Little Rock
A cultural anchor with an impressive collection and stunning new design. Perfect way to spend a morning.
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts
Colorful, quirky, and comfort-driven — Dizzy’s is where the energy matches the décor. Known for hearty pastas and stacked sandwiches, but queso lovers take note: their award-winning cheese dip has put Little Rock on the map as the birthplace of Ameri...
Dizzy's Gypsy Bistro
Tacos, margaritas, and Austin-inspired good energy inside a converted filling station. Don’t miss the queso.
The Fold: Botanas & Bar
The originator of Arkansas cheese dip culture. Drive-thru queso = state pride
Mexico Chiquito | Little Rock | Mexican Food
A wellness-centered, plant-focused spot where the “water bar” steals the show: chlorophyll waters, beauty waters with orange blossom & grapefruit, sun water with ACV & cayenne — all before you even dive into the food. Their menu is vegetarian...
Flora Jean's
Classic Little Rock lunch spot. Awesome Burgers, sandwiches, and an old-school atmosphere with locals at every table.
Buffalo Grill
A Louisiana family brings their Cajun-Creole favorites like blackened fish and étouffée to their home in Arkansas. A long-time Little Rock staple.
The Faded Rose
Food truck turned restaurant. Authentic Honduran baleadas, pupusas, and Latin flavors. Go at happy hour to try the queso!
El Sur Street Food Co
Female-owned Local coffee shop with creative energy — great for a morning start or meeting spot.
Nexus Coffee and Creative
Upscale meets comfort at Samantha’s: wood-fire grill, an open kitchen, and a menu built to satisfy. They’ve got 32 beers + 20 wines on tap, plus a diverse offering of appetizers, sandwiches, seafood, steak, and wood-grilled mains. Perfect for when yo...
Samantha's Tap Room & Wood Grill
If you love cheese dip (don’t we all?), the Arkansas-Style Yellow Cheese Dip at Lost Forty is non-negotiable. It’s topped with jalapeños and that “Rotel-ish” green-chile tomato salsa, served with tortilla chips + saltine crackers — pure comfort with ...
Lost Forty Brewing
Tex-Mex flavors with Arkansas soul: they call it Ark-Mex. Heights Taco & Tamale Co. blends local, seasonal flavor with solid tacos, hearty tamales, and vibes that feel celebratory + casual. Their signature cheese-smothered dips, housemade Delta-s...
Heights Taco & Tamale Co.
One of the only purse museums in the world — telling women’s history through handbags. A hidden gem.
ESSE Purse Museum & Store
Presidential history meets riverfront dining. The library is a must-see, and the restaurant serves a beautiful lunch with a view.
William J. Clinton Library and Museum