Arkansas
By Carol Ann Carson
|Published December 30, 2017
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Carol Ann Carson
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Arkansas native, Carol Ann Carson, has written for OnlyInYourState for three years now. She resides in Western Arkansas' Mountain Frontier but calls NWA home as well. The graduate of University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, Carol Ann earned her B.A. in English and will soon be pursing her M.A. in Library Science. She loves exploring the trails around the Buffalo National River and has yet to find a waterfall that wasn't her favorite.
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If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat less fast food or support local businesses, this is the article for you. We’ve collected our favorite restaurants that we’ve featured throughout the year for your bucket list of must-have eateries. Whether it’s off the beaten path or new to the Arkansas scene, we’ll keep you drooling for the places you need to visit in 2018.
We all know and love Crystal Bridges but if you haven't yet dined at their restaurant, Eleven, you're missing out on the full experience. Eleven is even world famous. It outranked New York City and Copenhagen for best museum cafes.
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For some award-winning, downright delicious delta grub, you need to go to Rhoda's Famous Hot Tamales & Pies. The drive to Lake Village may be a bit out of the way for most but the first bite of sweet potato pie will make it worth it.
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Bet you didn't know the world's best pizza can be eaten right here in Arkansas. The perfect blend of New York style, Italian tomatoes, and foundation of good southern hospitality will keep you coming back slice after slice.
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This may be the most unique dining experience in the whole state, which is a hard title to earn since we have restaurants in steamboats, churches, and airplanes. Nevertheless, the Grotto remains the champion since it's the only restaurant built around a geological feature: a cave with a constantly running spring.
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This converted stone farmhouse is one of the most stunning places to have dinner. Reservations are required for this intimate setting but the French Mediterranean flavors will make the effort worth it.
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One of the stops featured on the Arkansas Wine Trail,The Grapevine is a great stop for some comfort food in a friendly atmosphere. Whether you arrive for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the Grapevine is the perfect little cafe where you can drop in and get a bite to eat.
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This little hole-in-the-wall houses some of the best BBQ in the state. Little Rock's BBQ scene is fiercely competitive, which is how you know H B's is doing it right. They're a favorite of locals and tourists alike.
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Another off-the-beaten-path-but-totally-deserves-a-visit restaurant, Low Gap Cafe, is nestled in woods of the Buffalo Wilderness Area just outside of Jasper. They have all the classic southern favorites but some oddities as well such as lobster ravioli and red snapper.
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We're considering this place a double feature; you get to travel one of the prettiest drives in the state and have a delicious home style meal. Just thinking about Grandma's buffet, pies, and cobblers will have you drooling on your way through the Boston Mountains.
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The Mammoth Orange is one of those iconic places that needs to be on your bucket list. It's more than just another roadside attraction; it's our favorite diner dive.
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Hiding in plain sight on Eureka Spring's main drag, Mud Street Cafe is downstairs in the underground portion of the city. Their breakfast and lunch options are delicious but our favorite part of the cafe is the coffee bar and unbelievably delectable dessert selection.
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If one of your resolutions is to eat less fast food, then Jimmy's is here to help you curb those chain sub cravings. You can stick with a classic ham or, better yet, upgrade your sandwich pallet to NY strip or meatloaf 'wich.
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We’ve covered the best catfish joints before, and Eat My Catfish needs to be one you plan to visit for 2018. Their specialty is obviously catfish but they have some spectacular crawfish, too.
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The oldest church in Bentonville has gotten a delicious renovation. The Preacher's Son opened in early 2017 and its "casual American rustic cuisine in a mystical setting" will positively enchant you. From the stained glass art windows to the taste of locally sourced products, this is definitely one restaurant you must visit.
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By no means is this a complete list! What restaurants would you add as a must-visit? Share with us in the comments below!
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