Looking for the best places to eat in Bentonville, Arkansas? This page is your centralized guide to the city’s food scene — organized, local, and straight to the point.
Below you’ll find curated Bentonville-only dining guides, grouped by cuisine, meal type, and dining style. From breakfast and brunch to burgers, pizza, patios, bars, and upscale dining, each list focuses on where people actually eat in town.
These guides cover restaurants across Bentonville — from the Downtown Square and 8th Street Market to neighborhood favorites locals return to again and again.
Places To Eat In Bentonville AR
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Best American Restaurants Bentonville AR
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American food can be any food that is rooted in the USA.
For example, apple pie, biscuits and gravy, burgers, chicken fried steak, bagel and lox, and Texas BBQ are all considered American cuisine.
Many American foods are originally from other countries, however, we have applied a little American ingenuity by adding some of our own ingredients to make a different version of the original dishes, like Tex-Mex or deep dish pizza.
Louise, located in the fieldhouse at Thaden Field and Beef ‘O’ Brady’s known for its pub grub are two local favorites that both feature American food.
Top 10 BELLA VISTA Restaurants
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Bella Vista is a rapidly growing resort bedroom community in Bentonville. The number of restaurants has increased also to include a handy list of go-to eateries located in Bella Vista proper.
Hungry for a great hamburger? JJ’s Grill has got some of the best in the state. How about a pizza craving? Try Gusano’s, it has amazing Chicago-style pizzas.
Bella’s Table is a charming Italian Bistro that serves delicious food and drinks.
See the Top 10 Bella Vista Restaurants for a complete list.
Top 10 Bentonville Restaurants
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Bentonville, Walmart and Sam’s Club headquarters, home to Crystal Bridges and the Mountain Bike Capital of the World attracts visitors and residents from around the world. Needless to say, the last few years have inspired a rich culinary scene typically found only in much larger cities.
We defined Top 10 Restauants in Bentonville as that offer consistently delicious food, friendly customer service and in a more informal environment.
Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie, a gastropub located just a couple blocks off the Bentonville Square on SE A St that serves excellent, locally sourced, American food, craft beer and handcrafted cocktails
Wright’s BBQ is lengendary in these parts and many believe serve the best bbq in the state. Their sides are something dreams are made of.
Pedaler’s Pub is a hot spot with cyclists and locals alike. Known for its wood-fired pizzas and craft beers, the pub offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Yeyo’s, home to award winning chef Rafael Rios, serves some of the most tantalizing Mexican food you have ever had.
This list is full of incredible restaurants that serve food you will fall in love with.
Here is the complete list of the Top 10 Best Restaurants in Bentonville:
Top 10 Upscale Dining Experiences In Bentonville
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Seeking upscale dining in Bentonville, AR? Discover restaurants with delicious meals, impeccable service, and inviting atmospheres perfect for celebrating life’s significant events.
There are many places to eat, but only a few are true dining experiences. These special places are where we go to celebrate special occasions, anniversaries, graduations, promotions and other victories of life.
For the purpose of this list, we defined the best dining experience as one that offers an amazing meal, friendly, efficient customer service and an inviting unique atmosphere.
Conifer offers an exceptional dining experience with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy meticulously crafted dishes, impeccable service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere
Bar Cleeta located just off the Square features amazing, flavorful small plates, cheeses, snacks, charcuterie boards and fresh, handmade cocktails.
River Grille Steakhouse is renowned for its premium steaks and seafood, expertly prepared with a focus on quality. The elegant ambiance, coupled with attentive service, offers a sophisticated dining experience that highlights the best of American cuisine.
Here is the complete list of the Top 10 Upscale Dining Experiences in Bentonville AR
Best BBQ Bentonville AR
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Traditional slow-cooked BBQ is practically a staple to the locals and visitors in Bentonville. When your palate screams for barbecue, you’ll find just what you’re craving, and there’s no doubt about that.
A great choice would be Wright’s Barbecue near Lawrence Park in downtown Bentonville. Try it just once, and I’m betting you’ll be hooked. Image at top of the page is courtesy of Wrigh’ts.
Want more options? Here are the Top BBQ restaurants in Bentonville. Now you too can experience this phenom barbecue and know what all the fuss is about:
Top 10 Local BREAKFAST Places In Bentonville AR
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Breakfast enthusiasts will delight in all the breakfast spots available to them in Bentonville. Some of the most delicious morning meals ever put on a plate originate in this diverse and beautiful City.
The Buttered Biscuit on SE Moberly Ln is a local favorite where you can get amazing biscuits, waffles and such, and Ozark Mountain Bagel Co serves delicious made from scratch, water-boiled, NY-style bagels.
Do you dream of an awe-inspiring breakfast? This Top 10 Breakfast in Bentonville is for you.
Top 10 BRUNCH Places In Bentonville AR
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Brunch gives us an opportunity to savor delectable dishes. Typically we’re not in a mad rush when we go to brunch, and we use the time to catch up with friends and family as the meal unfolds.
Bentonville is fortunate to have a good variety of amazing restaurants known for their brunch cuisine. Table Mesa Bistro with Bakery & Market, famous for its fantastic Sunday brunch including a Latin Butcher Table and an Omelette Station, is right across the street from the Downtown Square, and Crepes Paulette has delectable crepes galore.
Is brunch your favorite meal? Then you have to see this Top 10 Restaurants For Brunch in Bentonville list.
Top 10 BURGERS in Bentonville AR
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Almost everyone loves burgers, and some people are happily addicted to them. When in Bentonville, you’ll find just the quality burger to suit your taste. Do you like big, thick mouthwatering burgers, or do you prefer the quick, hot-off-the-grill variety?
The Big Lieutenant is a great choice for all natural beef burgers, and Angus Jack out on SW Regional Airport Blvd has flavorful classic burgers with GF buns and lots of toppings.
Here are the Top 10 places to get burgers in Bentonville.
Top COFFEE Places in Bentonville
Airship Coffee
Bentonville is loaded, and I do mean loaded with top-ranked coffee spots. Each one has its own unique atmosphere and coffee. Usually you need to visit a few in order to find the perfect one to suit your taste and personality.
Onyx coffee, steps off the Downtown Square, serves some of the freshest coffee flavors to ever quench a thirst, and 211 Cafe in the Bentonville Library features Guatemalan coffee that is freshly roasted and amazingly delicious.
Want more coffee options? Check out the Top 8 Coffee Places in Bentonville and Centerton.
Top 10 DESSERTS In Bentonville
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Your sweet tooth can be easily satisfied in Bentonville. Whether you enjoy ice cream, pies, crepes or other pastry, you can find them all in the dessert shops of the City.
Trash Creamery on SW A St features a fun concept where you start with a base and top it off with a huge variety of toppings, and the Pie Shop, is a family-run bakery offering classic pastries, homemade desserts, and coffee drinks.
For yumminess without equal, check out our Top 10 Desserts in Bentonville AR.
BARS – Bentonville Cocktails, Beer & Wine
What’s your poison? Do you enjoy craft beer, wine or handcrafted cocktails? No matter, the bartenders and mixologists of Bentonville are trained to deliver exactly what you’re looking for.
As examples, The Preacher’s Son located in a restored church at NW A St features its Undercroft and Rooftop bars, and The Hive Bar + Lounge within 21c Museum Hotel at NE A St both offer a full range of libations. Check out the full list of quality Bentonville bars here.
Check out the Top 11 Bars For Cocktails, Beer and Wine in Bentonville AR
Best Bentonville FINE DINING
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A special occasion, date night, or memorable outing with the family calls for a fine dining experience. When you really want to treat yourself, your family or significant other to a luxurious meal, it’s time to make reservations at one of the fine dining establishments in Bentonville.
Petit Bistro on N. Walton Blvd, housed in an old, converted farmhouse, is a favorite romantic spot for couples. It offers delicious French and Mediterranean fare along with an impressive wine list and amazing martinis.
Top ranked is River Grille on McClain Rd, characterized by perfectly cooked USDA Prime Steaks and seafood and impeccable service.
Award winning restaurant, The Hive on NE A St within 21c Museum Hotel specializes in refined country cooking using fresh local ingredients.
Top 10 Bentonville FOOD TRUCKS
Quality food trucks abound in Bentonville. Many are chef-driven, and the food dished up and served out the friendly windows is fresh and simply delicious. When you want to take the family out for a nutritious and tasty meal that is also economical, a food truck is a happy option.
Yeyo’s just off the Square on W Central has flavorful, fresh Mexican street tacos extraordinaire, to incredible cathead biscuits at Delta Biscuit Company to mouthwatering burgers from the Witching Hour.
Check out the Top 10 Bentonville food trucks here.
Best ICE CREAM In Bentonville
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Nothing hits the spot like ice cream, especially on a hot summer day.
Fortunately Bentonville is home to ice cream specialty shops extraordinaire. 3 of Bentonville’s top-notch ice cream shops are Spark Cafe on the Bentonville Square next to the Walmart museum, which serves excellent cones, shakes sundaes and pastries at affordable prices; Trash Creamery, just a few blocks off the Square on SW A St and serving yummy base ice cream with tons of add-ins to “trash” it up with: Crazy Willy’s located at Tanyard Creek Park in Bella Vista, offers an array of premium Dole Whip Ice Cream flavors.
See our complete list of Top 10 Ice Cream shops in Northwest Arkansas here.
Top 10 International Restaurants in Bentonville- Asian, Indian, Pho, Thai, Filipino
When we crave a particular International food, nothing else will satisfy that hunger for it. Bentonville has a wide variety of restaurants that will satisfy your cravings for foods other than American. Asian, Japanese, Sushi, Thai, Vietnamese, Korean, and Indian cuisine are all available in the city.
Thai Basil on S Walton Blvd and KOBE Sushi & Grill also on S Walton Blvd are prime examples of the city’s International restaurants.
Here is the list for the Top 11 Indian, Thai, Korean & Vietnamese Restaurants in Bentonville AR.
Best LATE NIGHT Food in Bentonville AR
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Many people are just getting started at 9:00 PM when many area restaurants close up tighter than Dick’s hatband. Those that stay open later are popular for their excellent cocktails and food, places to entertain out-of-town guests and date night charm.
Pedaler’s Pub, a local favorite, offers incredible oven fired pizzas, burgers, salads and full bar. Big Whiskey’s, an American sports bar on SE Guess Who Dr, offers a full menu along with beer, wine, cocktails and spirits. Both are open for late night dining and bar options.
Here are the Top 10 Best Late Night Restaurants in Northwest AR.
Top 10 LOCAL Favorites in Bentonville
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Visitors and locals alike want to experience those restaurants that are considered popular by the residents.
It seems everyone wants to know about where locals hangout, and there’s a very good reason for that. Local favorites are typically where the best food, price, service and overall experience can be enjoyed.
This list has everything from bbq to crepes to seafood, to pizza, to ice cream to coffee and more!
The Top 10 Local Favorites in Bentonville AR are the places you’ll find locals enjoying delicious food any day of the week.
Best MEXICAN Food in Bentonville
Mexican and Tex-Mex food is a mainstay for Bentonville locals and visitors. Most people love this tasty cuisine, and most eat it at least once a week. Luckily, Bentonville has a number of first-rate Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants.
Tex-Mex typically uses different ingredients than true Mexican including yellow cheese, wheat flour, beef, black beans, canned tomatoes and cumin. From fancy restaurants to hole-in-the-walls, there’s one to suit your mood and taste.
Here are the Best Mexican and Tex-Mex Restaurants in Bentonville AR.
OUTDOOR Dining in Bentonville
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One good thing to come out of the pandemic is the explosion in outdoor dining. Many restaurants have carved out and invested in space for patios, decks and sidewalk seating. Fresco dining is all the rage now, and diners are finding that they really enjoy it.
The open air affects the senses and makes food taste fresher and better, and it’s just more fun to dine outside. Here’s a link for the Top 14 outdoor Bentonville dining experiences:
Here’s a link for a full list of the Top 14 Outdoor Dining & Patios in Bentonville, AR.
PET FRIENDLY PATIOS
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It’s great to be able to take your best friend with you to one of Bentonville’s awesome patios.
Bentonville Brewing has a dog run right next to the patio, Pedaler’s Pub is a large happening scene and Oven & Tap is where you can enjoy the sunshine and relax.
With all of these options, there’s no need to leave your furry friend behind.
Best PIZZA in Bentonville Arkansas
Most people eat pizza on a regular basis, some once a week and some more often. It’s a unique cuisine that tempts your taste buds, and when that pie craving strikes, nothing else will do.
Pedaler’s Pub, four blocks off the Square on SW A St has scrumptious, thin-crust, wood-fired pizzas and a great atmosphere with a large patio, and Gusano’s on S Walton Blvd offering Chicago-style pizzas are two outstanding examples.
Here is a list of the Top 4 Bentonville Pizza joints.
