New Restaurants in Bentonville, Arkansas continue to raise the bar — with recent openings ranging from casual lunch spots to chef-driven concepts and thoughtfully designed dining spaces.
This page is updated regularly to track what’s new in Bentonville, including newly opened restaurants, bars, cafés, and food-forward businesses worth knowing about. Listings rotate as the scene evolves, so you’re seeing what’s current — not outdated openings from last year.
If you want to keep up with where Bentonville is eating right now, start here.
Field Notes — The Compton, Downtown Bentonville Square
Field Notes is an all-day café inside The Compton, offering specialty coffee, light bites, and both walk-up and indoor counter service. The café opens into the hotel’s lobby, creating a cozy, stylish space for patio seating, people-watching, or settling in with a laptop and a latte. Visit Website for Info & Hours
Kou’Sins Social Lounge — 231 N Walton Blvd #11, Bentonville
Kou’Sins is a new Creole-inspired lounge serving hearty comfort dishes like Cajun chicken or shrimp pasta, red beans & rice, spicy BBQ chicken flatbread, and fresh-made desserts. Friendly service, great music, and a warm, welcoming vibe make it an easy new favorite on Walton Blvd. Visit Website for Info & Hours
🥪 Potbelly Sandwich Shop — 909 SE J St, Bentonville, AR (Walmart Campus) Potbelly Sandwich Shop is a newly opened sandwich spot on the Walmart Campus that is open to the public, offering toasted sandwiches along with soups, salads, cookies, and milkshakes. Designed for quick meals and casual dining, it’s an easy option for lunch or dinner, with a streamlined menu and convenient ordering through its rewards app. 👉 Visit Website for Info & Hours
Sestina — The Compton, Downtown Bentonville Square
Sestina is a new Tuscan Steakhouse in Downtown Bentonville, featuring wood-fired steaks, handmade pastas, and a robust Italian wine list. The kitchen uses a wood-burning grill, merging local ingredients with classic Italian traditions. Expect signature dishes like Bistecca alla Fiorentina and Lobster Ravioli for a delicious dining experience.Visit Website for Info & Hours
Sweetgreen — 1701 SE 8th St #11, Bentonville
Sweetgreen is opening its first Arkansas location on the Walmart Campus — and it’s open to the public. Expect organic salads and warm bowls made fast and fresh. Visit Website for Info & Hours
The Eddy
200 E Central Ave Suite 201
The Eddy is a cocktail bar located on the second floor of the Compton Hotel with views overlooking the Bentonville Square. The space offers multiple seating areas within the bar. Visit Website for Info & Hours
It is a newer addition to downtown Bentonville and is known for a lively environment and very friendly staff.
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Archie’s Sandwichery
Price: $10–$20
Address: 280 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 802-6463
Hours: Mon & Wed–Sun: 10 AM–10 PM | Tue: Closed
Fresh bread, craft sandwiches, and caviar add-ons? Yes, please. Archie’s is a design-forward sandwich bar tucked just minutes from Coler Creek, pairing local flair with laid-back vibes and a solid cocktail list.
Wu Zhao Bentonville
Price: $30–$50
Address: 215 NW A Street #110, Bentonville, AR
Phone: (479) 553-7106
Hours: Tue–Thu 5–8:45 PM & 9–11 PM | Fri–Sat 5–9:45 PM & 10 PM–2 AM | Sun–Mon Closed
Wu Zhao is turning heads with upscale sushi, late-night vibes, and a menu that fuses Chinese, Japanese, and modern global flavor. Add in high-design interiors and bold cocktails, and it’s a sleek downtown destination.
Turnbuckle Farm Food Truck
Price: $1–$10
Address: 821 McNelly Road, Bentonville, AR
Phone: (479) 343-8919
Hours: Daily, 8 AM – 7 PM Nestled at a working farmstand, this new food truck offers Onyx coffee, veggie bowls, smoothies, and scratch-made biscuits in a laid-back, rural setting — with roaming chickens and all.
Stoic Brews Alternative
Price: $10–$20
Address: 410 SW A St, Suite 8, Bentonville, AR
Phone: (479) 367-2037
Hours: Tue–Thu 11 AM–10 PM | Fri–Sat 11 AM–11 PM | Sun 11 AM–7 PM | Mon Closed
Arkansas’s first gluten-free brewery is now open in downtown Bentonville. Stoic Brews serves up crisp, craft-brewed gluten-free beer, ciders, and inventive bar bites in a stylish, modern space. It’s part brewery, part social hub — perfect for those seeking a flavorful night out without the gluten. Note: Image at top of the page courtesy of Stoic Brews Alternative
RYN
Price: $100+
Address: 801 SW A St, Bentonville, AR
Phone: (479) 553-7711
Hours: Wed–Sat: 5 PM–10 PM | Reservations Required Chef Matthew Cooper’s ultra-bougie tasting-menu restaurant sits inside a 19th-century farmhouse — delivering multi-course, high-design meals that reflect the region’s seasons, stories, and wild beauty.
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