where to dine

American Eleven Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art crystalbridges.org/eleven 600 Museum Way, Bentonville (479) 418-5700, option 2 Lunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon., and Wed-Sat. (closed Tues.). Brunch 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sun. Dinner 5-9 p.m. Wed.-Fri. Culture Hour: 5-7 p.m. Wed.Fri. with specially priced drinks and nosh. Reservations welcome. Comfort and sophistication of High South cuisine – the edible culture of the Ozarks. Rustic, locally sourced cuisine, flavored with traditional herbs and spices of the region, is touched with a bit of worldly distinction through the artistry of Eleven’s executive chef Bill Lyle. Farrell’s Lounge, Bar & Grill farrellslounge.com 311 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville (479) 301-2220 11 a.m.-2 p.m; 5 p.m.-2 a.m. Mon-Fri. 11-2 a.m. Sat. 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Sun. Upscale sports bar with a neighborhood-pub atmosphere. Chef-driven menu with high-quality, fresh and local ingredients. Free parking in private lot behind Farrell’s until 6 p.m. Four Corners Kitchen facebook.com/fourcornerskitchen 1214 N. Garland Ave., Fayetteville (479) 301-2801 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5:30-9:30 p.m. TuesSun. Four Corners Kitchen is a farm-totable restaurant dedicated to serving local, regional and seasonal American Cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The menu specializes in New and Traditional American fare including burgers, Southern and vegetarian. Haven 55 haven55.com 408 Havenhurst Drive Pineville, Mo. (417) 223-2055 Open Tues-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. lunch, 5-9 p.m. dinner. Casual, fine-dining restaurant with great scenic views beside Little Sugar Creek. The chef prepares American regional-rustic dishes, including Prime Rib Wednesdays, while it lasts. Fresh Catch Fridays. Daily lunch specials. Johnny V’s Sandwiches JohnnyVsandwiches.com 4601 W. Walnut St., Rogers (479) 426-2900 Open Mon-Sat.11 a.m.-8 p.m. Located in a 21-foot food trailer just off of Interstate 49, Exit 85. Serving America’s most iconic sandwiches in their authentic forms, including the Philly Cheesesteak, Chicago’s Italian Beef, New York’s Pastrami and a Pittsburgh classic. Johnny V’s also offers catering and group meals. Mockingbird Kitchen MockingbirdKitchen.com 1466 N. College Ave., Fayetteville (Evelyn Hills Shopping Center) (479) 435-6333 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-9 p.m. Tues-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; 5-9 p.m., Sat. Mockingbird Kitchen is New American, upscale-casual restaurant dedicated to serving local, regional and seasonal American Cuisine with a twist, in a casual atmosphere. The menu specializes in New and Traditional American fare including steaks, burgers, Southern and vegetarian. Village Inn villageinn.com 3364 N. College Ave., Fayetteville (479) 521-1880 2300 SE Walton Blvd., Bentonville (479) 464-0777 7620 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith (479) 452-7007 Open 6 a.m. daily, 24 hours Fri. and Sat. in Fayetteville. Made-from-scratch breakfast, all-American sandwiches, burgers, fresh salads, Southern comfort food, award-winning pies. Hunan Manor hunanmanor.net dickeys.com Asian 1147 Tahoe Place (off Wedington Drive), Fayetteville (479) 521-3883 11 a.m.-8:45 p.m., 6 days a week. Closed Tues. Full menu plus extensive lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner buffet 5-8:30 p.m. Fri. and Sat., $5.95 and up. Dine-in or drive-thru. Chinese food (Szechuan and Hunan styles). Bakery Gooseberry Homemade Pies gooseberrypies.com 2210 S. Walton Blvd. #12, Bentonville. (479) 224-1318 Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-noon, closed Sun. Drawing on a rich background of baking and cooking, they make fresh, handmade pies for all of Northwest Arkansas six days a week. Barbecue Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2576 W. Sunset Ave., Suite E, Springdale (479) 802-0051 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Open 7 days a week. Skip the wait and order online at order. dickeys.com/menu/dickeys-springdale. Slow-smoked meats made in-house every day. Sandwiches, meat plates, salads, baked potatoes. Family packs, meats by the pound, whole meats, homestyle sides, desserts and rolls. Catering big or small. Kids eat free on Sundays. Penguin Ed’s Bar-B-Q penguineds.com Fayetteville: 6437 W. Wedington Drive (479) 251-7429 230 S. East Ave. (479) 521-3663 2773 E. Mission Blvd. (479) 587-8646 Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sat. and Sun. at Mission Boulevard. Open for lunch at 10:30 a.m. at all locations. Slow, hickory-smoked meats, sandwiches, salads, wings, homemade cookies and pies. Dine-in, carry-out, catering, banquet rooms. Cafe/Coffee House Jammin Java jammin-java.com Fayetteville: 21 W. Mountain St. (479) 443-2233 4201 N. Shiloh Drive, (NWA Mall) (479) 582-2739 Hours vary by location. Coffee, tea, all-natural fruit smoothies, frozen coffee drinks, beer, wine, organic produce, pastries, hot breakfast, deli-style lunches. Local art, music, products. Deli Ozark Natural Foods - A la Carte onf.coop 1554 N. College Ave., Fayetteville (479) 521-7558 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun. Locally-owned community cooperative. Organic and natural products. Grocery, deli, health and body care, local produce, bulk, supplements, pet products. Free Wi-Fi. Richard’s Country Meat Market richardscountrymeatmarket.com 3042 N. Market Ave., Fayetteville (479) 443-0000 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Sat. Premium beef, pork and chicken cut to order, if you like. Fresh fish, shop-made sausages, Full-service deli, produce. Ready to heat-and-eat entrees and side dishes. Fresh baked bread daily. Shop-made cookies, pies and desserts.

Family Zaxby’s zaxbys.com 3251 N. College Ave., Fayetteville (479) 935-4575 1670 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville (479) 575-9176 3510 S.E. J St., Bentonville (479) 254-9565 190 N. Progress Ave., Siloam Springs (479) 238-1305 400 S. Thompson St., Springdale (479) 750-3740 An alternative to fast food, Zaxby’s offers prepared-at-order Chicken Fingerz, Jumbo Buffalo Wings, sandwiches, Zalads, and Zappertizers, along with a variety of 9 sauces, ranging from Wimpy and Tongue Torch to Nuclear and Insane. Dine-in, drive-thru, catering or online ordering. Italian Cafe Amici cafeamici.us 98 Club House Drive, Bella Vista (479) 270-5040 Open to the public 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Located at the Bella Vista Country Club. Restaurant, bar, event venue for 300. Reservations accepted, esp. weekends. $1 Taco Tuesday with $2 margaritas; 75cent Wing Wednesday; Prime rib dinner Fri-Sat nights; Sunday brunch. Voted Best Burger & Fry. Johnny Cascones facebook.com/Johnny-Cascones-Italian -Restaurant 2223 W. Sunset Ave., Springdale (479) 419-5530 Open to the public 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Tues-Sun. Authentic Italian family restaurant, serving fresh rolls homemade foods, beer and wine and a lot of other specialities with nice atmosphere. Mediterranean Emelia’s Kitchen facebook.com/emeliasmk 309 W. Dickson St., Fayetteville (479) 527-9800 Celebrating 12 years on Dickson Street, featured in Southern Living Magazine and named Arkansas’ best Mediterranean restaurant for 2014. Award-winning brunch served 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat-Sun. Dinner served Wed-Sun, starting at 5 p.m. Date Night specials Sun. and Wed. Monthly wine dinners. Seafood, pasta, steak, lamb and salads. Many gluten-free and vegetarian options. Full bar, catering and a banquet room for private parties or business meetings. Mexican Acapulco facebook.com/Acarest/ 1602 E. Robinson Ave., Suite A, Springdale (479) 927-1012 Open Sun.-Thurs.. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Authentic Mexican cuisine made fresh and from scratch daily. Lunch specials 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Kids menu for 12-under. Full bar with drink specials. Enjoy $1.99 margaritas with $1.50 tacos of your choice every Tuesday. Matador Mexican Grill & Bar facebook.com/ElMatadorFayetteville 1290 N. Steamboat Dr. (off Wedington Drive, by Comfort Inn and Homewood Suites), Fayetteville (479) 856-6950 Open 7 days a week. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Thur., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. FriSat. Authentic Mexican cuisine made fresh and from scratch daily. Lunch specials 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Weekly drink specials. Located one block northwest of Wedington Drive exit off Interstate 49. Gabriela’s Mexican Grill Restaurant gabrielasmexicangrill.com 330 E. Main St., Farmington (479) 267-3211 121 N. Pittman St. Prairie Grove (479) 846-3211 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun-Thur., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri-Sat. Family-owned and operated restaurant since 2003. Large menu with fresh ingredients and authentic recipes from Mexico City. Also serving Tex-Mex, grill items and kids menu. Lunch specials from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. King Burrito thekingburrito.com 2175 N. College Ave., Fayetteville (479) 582-9551 903 S. 8th St., Rogers (479) 631-0063 1120 S Walton Blvd., #152, Bentonville (479) 845-4633 King Burrito is a locally owned and operated taqueria serving authentic Mexican cuisine using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Serving breakfast burritos starting at 8 a.m. Drive-thru, patio and catering. Desserts, Mexican sodas, Mexican specialties and home of the 12-inch King Burrito. La Huerta lahuertafayetteville.com 2356 N. College Ave., Fayetteville (479) 521-7990 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Thur, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat. Family owned and operated, food prepared fresh daily. New menu with online ordering now available for take-out orders. Lunch specials 11 a.m.-3 p.m., all-day specials and drink specials available. Maria’s Mexican Restaurant facebook.com/mariasmexrestaurant 2503 S. Walton Blvd., Bentonville (479) 986-9276 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun-Thur, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat. Family owned and operated serving authentic Mexican and TexMex cuisine, plus drink specials. Mexico Viejo mexicoviejofayetteville.com 2131 MLK Jr. Blvd., Fayetteville (479) 587-8181 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Thur., 11 a.m.10:30 p.m. Fri-Sat. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Combination dinners, fajitas, and enchiladas cooked fresh. Margarita Mondays and Thursdays 5-10 p.m. Specialty margaritas, wine, and mixed drinks. San Miguel Mexican Grill sanmiguelmexicangrill.com 3722 N. Front St.., Fayetteville (479) 966-4680 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat., 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Happy Hour Mon.Tue., all day. Tradition breakfast, lunch and dinner. Taqueria Guanajuato taqueriaguanajuato.com 812 N. Thompson St., Mathias Plaza, Suite 6, Springdale (479) 750-1947 103 N. Thompson St., Springdale (479) 750-1949 9 a.m.-9 p.m. daily at Mathias Plaza. 8 a.m.-11 p.m. daily at 103 N. Thompson Street. Serving authentic Mexican food in a family-owned and operated setting since 2007. Breakfast, daily specials, tacos, quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, tamales, flautas, huaraches, gorditas, tortas and more. Pizza Mojo’s Pints and Pies mojospintsandpies.com 1200 N Garland, Ste. 7, Fayetteville (479) 935-3459 4-11 p.m. Mon 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Tue, Wed, 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Thur-Sat., 11 a.m-10 p.m. Sun. Hand-made pizzas from traditional pepperoni to the Dirty South barbecue pizza to the gluten-free pizza. Meat-

balls, salads and appetizers, plus drink specials and craft beer. Live music and patio dining. Razorback Pizza and Sports Bar facebook.com/RazorbackPizzaSportsBar 4093 W Sunset, Springdale (479) 419-9440 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Thur, 11 a.m.11 p.m. Fri-Sat. Quality pizza with a spacious room with plenty of televisions to watch big games. Full salad bar, spaghetti, appetitzers and even a deepdish dessert cookie! Party room seats 50 for special occasions. Dine-in and carry-out service available.

Steakhouse

Colton’s Steakhouse coltonssteakhouse.com 642E. Milsap Road, Fayetteville (479) 973-0876 4700 W. Locust, Rogers (479) 636-3336 Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Thur (Fayetteville) and 11a.m.-11p.m. Fri-Sat. Open 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun-Thur (Rogers) and 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m. FriSat. Broad menu in a casual Western atmosphere. Seafood, chicken, burgers, sandwiches, salads and endless peanuts. The Grillehouse Seafood and Steaks thegrillehouse.com 401 W. Watson St., Ste. 203, Fayetteville (479) 316-8000 4:30-10 p.m. Tues-Sun., Brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Closed Monday. A classic southern-style steakhouse with a casual, fine-dining experience. Grillhouse also includes unique twists on classic seafood dishes. Sat.-Sun. is “Build Your Own Bloody Mary and Mimosa” bar 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Tasting Room

Old World Imports oldworldimportsnwa.com 572 W. MLK Jr., Blvd., Fayetteville (479) 445-6844 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Studies show about 70% of olive oil in the U.S. is adulterated or not extra virgin quality. Come taste the guaranteed real stuff. Pure, first crush, high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oils from around the world; and balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy. Also a wide selection of locally produced goods and unique finds.