Fine Dining
Sonny Williams Steak Room500 President Clinton Avenue, Suite 100
5 pm-11 pm Monday-Saturday (piano bar open late Friday and Saturday)
501-324-2999
Some say this is the best steak in Little Rock. They also have seafood and other entrees. Elegant setting. Very expensive.
Big Whiskey's
225 E. Markham
11 a.m. until midnight Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Sunday
501-324-2449
The French brasserie/bistro presents casual elegance. Peasant food in an elegant setting. Expensive.
Vermillion Water Grille
200 Commerce St
11 am-2 pm Monday-Friday, 4-10 pm Monday-Saturday
501-371-9600
Fine dining for lunch or dinner. Vermillion is best known for it's seafood but everything you get here is great. Expensive.
Luvlav
220A W. Sixth St
Mon-Fri 11am-2pm Monday-Friday, 5-10pm Tuesday-Saturday,10pm-1am Thursday-Saturday Live music and drinks.
Luvlav features a Mediterranean-California fusion menu with elegant decor. Great place for a romantic date or a night on the town.
American
Andina Cafe400 President Clinton Ave
7 am-3 pm Monday, 7 am-6 pm Tuesday, 7 am-9 pm Wednesday-Saturday, 11 am-4 pm Sunday
501-376-2326
Andina's if a coffee shop at the corner of the River Market but they also serve sandwiches, soups and salads. Pricing is a steal.
Best Impressions
Arkansas Arts Center, 10th and Commerce streets
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
501-907-5646
This new American restaurant serves soups, sandwiches and a variety of entrees. The presentation of the meals meets the artful surrounding. Moderate pricing.
Boscos
500 President Clinton Blvd.
11 am-2 am Monday-Saturday (kitchen closes around midnight)
501-907-1881
This chain is famous for the microbrews but they also have good food, much better than typical bar food. Moderate pricing.
Boulevard Bread
1920 N. Grant St.
7 am-7 pm. Monday-Saturday
This chain offers bread, sandwiches and fresh pastries. Pricing is a steal.
Cafe 42
Clinton Presidential Center, 1200 President Clinton Ave.
11 am-2:30 pm Tuesday-Saturday, Sunday Brunch 10:30 am - 2:30 pm
501-537-0042
This restaurant in the Clinton Presidential Center offers an all you can eat salad bar, some elegant entrees and an excellent brunch. You do not have to pay library admission to eat here. Moderate pricing.
Camp David
Holiday Inn Presidential Conference Center, 600 Interstate 30, Little
501-975-2267
This restaurant offers themed buffets and Sunday brunches. Moderate pricing.
Coast Cafe
400 President Clinton Ave
501-371-0164
Average cafe fare like salads and sandwiches. They also serve a great breakfast.
Community Bakery
400 President Clinton Ave
7 am-6 pm Monday-Saturday
501-375-7717
They have soups, salads and sandwiches for lunches and great pastries and bagels for breakfast. I think they have the best cakes in town! Pricing is a steal.
Copper Grill
300 East 3rd Street
Monday-Saturday from 11am-10pm (limited menu from 2-5pm)
501-375-3333
This modern setting is great for business casual lunches or romantic dinners. Offers a wide variety of choices and moderate prices.
Cotham's In The City
1401 West 3rd Street
501-370-9177
Home of the famous hubcap burgers, Cotham's is one of the best places to go to get a traditional southern lunch in the city. If you've never tried fried green tomatoes, try theirs. Moderate pricing.
Dave's Place
11 am-2 pm Monday-Friday, Friday 5:30-whenever
Dave's Place offers great sandwiches during the weekday for the lunch crowd, but on Friday nights, it gets kicked up for a creative dinner menu. Moderate pricing.
Doe's Eat Place
1023 W. Markham St
11 am-2 pm & 5:30pm-9:30pm Monday-Thursday, 5:30 pm-10 pm Friday-Saturday
501-376-1195
Doe's is one place you can get a good steak downtown, but don't expect any frills. Their tamales and sandwiches are great too. President Clinton once frequented the restaurant. Moderate to expensive.
Downtown Deli
4th & Center St
7 am-3 pm Monday-Friday
501-372-3696
Great sandwiches, wraps and salads and excellent prices. Also open for breakfast. They have catering services. Pricing is a steal.
Flying Fish
511 President Clinton Ave
11am - 10pm Monday-Sunday
501-375-3474
This place has no frills, but they have great fish. It's self service and hardware and plating leave a lot be desired, but the quirky decor and great food more than make up for it. Pricing is a steal.
The Flying Saucer
323 President Clinton Blvd
11 am-1 am Monday-Wednesday, 11 am-2 am Thursday-Friday, 11 am-1 am Saturday
501-372-7468
This favorite hangout of locals in downtown Little Rock is known for their beer but they also have sandwiches. It's not a family establishment but it is the place to be on Saturday night. Prices are moderate.
Mr. Mason's Pitt BBQ
915 W. Capitol Ave
501-372-4227
10:30 am-2:30 pm Monday-Friday
BBQ smoked with hickory, apple and other woods make this a unique and consistently good BBQ joing. They also offer catering. Pricing is a steal.
Sims BBQ
716 W. 33rd St
10am-11am Monday-Friday, 10am-12am Saturday-Sunday
501-372-6868
Good BBQ, plain atmosphere. Pricing is a steal.
Sticky Fingers Rock'N Roll Chicken Shack
107 S. Commerce St
11 am-2 pm Monday-Saturday; 4:30 pm-midnight Monday-Wednesday, 4:30 pm-2 am Thursday-Friday, 4:30 pm-1 am Saturday
501-372-7707
People don't come to Sticky Fingers for the food, they come for the great live music. The food is obviously secondary, but they do have standard bar food. Great atmosphere. Pricing is a steal.
The Underground Pub
500 E. Markham
11 am-2 am Monday-Friday, 11 am-1 am Saturday; kitchen open until 10 pm
501-707-2537
This bar is based on a British Pub. It's a fun place to hang out and they have great fish and chips!
