Northwest Arkansas food and dining

Food & Drink

NWA eats better than you think.

James Beard-nominated restaurants, incredible international food, craft breweries, world-class coffee, and farmers markets — this region punches well above its weight.

Taste the region

A few places that look as good as they taste.

Onyx Coffee Lab in Bentonville, Arkansas
Coffee

Onyx Coffee Lab

Bentonville

Yeyo’s sign in Bentonville, Arkansas
Local favorite

Yeyo’s

Bentonville

Chocolate dessert at Markham & Fitz in Bentonville, Arkansas
Dessert

Markham & Fitz

Bentonville

Fine Dining

The serious restaurants.

Preacher's Son

Bentonville

James Beard-nominated. Southern fine dining in a converted church with a cocktail bar in the crypt.

Tusk & Trotter

Bentonville

Elevated American cuisine focused on local sourcing, charcuterie, and seasonal menus.

Undercroft

Bentonville

Underground cocktail bar and raw bar beneath the Hive. Intimate, craft-focused.

Eleven at Crystal Bridges

Bentonville

Fine dining inside Crystal Bridges Museum. Art on the walls, art on the plate.

Local Favorites

Where NWA actually eats.

Yeyo's El Alma

Rogers

Authentic Mexican street food with a modern twist. One of NWA's most beloved restaurants.

Hammontree's

Fayetteville

Legendary grilled cheese + soup spot. A Dickson Street institution.

The Hive

Bentonville

Farm-to-table in the 21c Museum Hotel. Southern cooking with artful presentation.

Bariola's

Fayetteville

Italian-American comfort food. Generous portions, family-friendly, local staple.

Curbside Burgers

Rogers

Locally sourced burger spot. Simple menu, excellent quality.

Ozark Natural Foods

Fayetteville

Worker-owned co-op with incredible deli, hot bar, and local products.

International

The food scene nobody expects.

Springdale's Emma Avenue is one of the most diverse food corridors in the South — authentic Mexican, Salvadoran, Vietnamese, Marshallese, and Indian restaurants that rival any large city. Most meals under $15.

Breweries

Craft beer.

Bike Rack BrewingBentonville
Fossil Cove BrewingFayetteville
Core BrewingSpringdale
New Province BrewingRogers
Ozark Beer CompanyRogers
JJ's Beer GardenFayetteville
Coffee

Serious coffee.

Onyx Coffee Lab

Award-winning specialty roaster. World-class quality, NWA-born.

Arsaga's

Local institution. Great pastries, community vibe, multiple locations.

Reverie Coffee

Specialty roastery with a beautiful tasting room and education space.

Puritan Coffee

Minimalist specialty shop near the Square. Excellent pour-overs.

Farmers Markets

Local produce, local people.

Bentonville Farmers Market

Saturdays, April – Oct

Downtown Square

Fayetteville Farmers Market

Tuesdays & Saturdays

Fayetteville Square

Rogers Farmers Market

Saturdays, May – Oct

Downtown Rogers

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