🏆 Top 50 Restaurants

The definitive ranking of Little Rock's best restaurants, powered by AI analysis

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Our AI analyzes thousands of reviews, ratings, and local signals to crown the ultimate champions of dining. This isn't just popularity - it's quality, consistency, and that special something that makes locals keep coming back.

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🥇 The Champion's Circle

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#1 Different Dough Pizza

Pizza
⭐ 4.7 (39 reviews)
"Budget Friendly"
95.0/100
Sentiment Score
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#2 Kusina Cuisine

Korean
⭐ 5.0 (9 reviews)
"Family Friendly"
95.0/100
Sentiment Score
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#3 Chang Thai & Asia Cuisine

Thai
⭐ 4.4 (130 reviews)
"Date Night"
95.0/100
Sentiment Score
1
Caverns & Forests Board Game Cafe - Desserts Restaurant in North Little Rock
Caverns & Forests Board Game Cafe
Desserts ⭐ 4.9 (9 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
2
Kyojin Pho Conway - Thai Restaurant in Conway
Kyojin Pho Conway
Sushi Bars ⭐ 4.3 (7 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
3
3rd Street BBQ - Barbeque Restaurant in Little Rock
3rd Street BBQ
Barbeque ⭐ 5.0 (2 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
4
Mr Cajuns kitchen & Catering - Seafood Restaurant in North Little Rock
Mr Cajuns kitchen & Catering
Seafood ⭐ 4.2 (39 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
5
Masons Fine Southern Food - Seafood Restaurant in North Little Rock
Masons Fine Southern Food
Seafood ⭐ 5.0 (1 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
6
Heights Taco & Tamale - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Heights Taco & Tamale
Mexican ⭐ 4.0 (438 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
7
La Tapatia Taqueria & Birria - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
La Tapatia Taqueria & Birria
Mexican ⭐ 4.7 (68 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
8
Kemuri - Japanese Restaurant in Little Rock
Kemuri
Sushi Bars ⭐ 4.3 (311 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
9
Taqueria El Primo - Mexican Restaurant in Sherwood
Taqueria El Primo
Mexican ⭐ 4.8 (29 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
10
Bone Holler BBQ - Barbeque Restaurant in Perryville
Bone Holler BBQ
Barbeque ⭐ 5.0 (1 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
11
Margo's Catfish Diner - American Restaurant in North Little Rock
Margo’s Catfish Diner
New American ⭐ 4.9 (7 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
12
Shark's Fish & Chicken - American Restaurant in Sherwood
Shark’s Fish & Chicken
Seafood ⭐ 4.3 (20 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
13
El Sazon Food & Drinks - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
El Sazon Food & Drinks
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (4 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
14
Red Swamp - Seafood Restaurant in England
Red Swamp
Seafood ⭐ 5.0 (1 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
15
Coffee Corner - Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant in North Little Rock
Coffee Corner
Breakfast & Brunch ⭐ 5.0 (5 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
16
Pho Huyen - Vietnamese Restaurant in Conway
Pho Huyen
Vietnamese ⭐ 4.5 (58 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
17
El Alamo Mexican Grill - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
El Alamo Mexican Grill
Mexican ⭐ 4.8 (36 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
18
Smoke Shack Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Restaurant in North Little Rock
Smoke Shack Bar-B-Q
Barbeque ⭐ 4.5 (69 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
19
Ay Caray - Mexican Restaurant in North Little Rock
Ay Caray
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (4 reviews)
"Hidden Gem" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
20
Great Khan - Sushi Restaurant in Benton
Great Khan
Sushi Bars ⭐ 5.0 (5 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
21
bb.q Chicken Little Rock - Korean Restaurant in Little Rock
bb.q Chicken Little Rock
Korean ⭐ 4.5 (57 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
22
The Breezy Scoop - Gelato Restaurant in Little Rock
The Breezy Scoop
Gelato ⭐ 5.0 (1 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
23
The Grind Coffee Bistro - Coffee & Tea Restaurant in Little Rock
The Grind Coffee Bistro
Coffee & Tea ⭐ 4.7 (18 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
24
NAMASTE INDIAN CUISINE - Indian Restaurant in Little Rock
NAMASTE INDIAN CUISINE
Indian ⭐ 5.0 (6 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
25
Garry's Drive In - Barbeque Restaurant in Benton
Garry’s Drive In
Barbeque ⭐ 4.7 (6 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
26
Brave New Restaurant - American Restaurant in Little Rock
Brave New Restaurant
New American ⭐ 4.2 (231 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
27
Different Dough Pizza - Pizza Restaurant in Bryant
Different Dough Pizza
Pizza ⭐ 4.7 (39 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
28
Kusina Cuisine - Korean Restaurant in Jacksonville
Kusina Cuisine
Korean ⭐ 5.0 (9 reviews)
"Family Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
29
Chang Thai & Asia Cuisine - Thai Restaurant in Sherwood
Chang Thai & Asia Cuisine
Thai ⭐ 4.4 (130 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
30
Mi Casita Texmex Restaurant - Tex-Mex Restaurant in Redfield
Mi Casita Texmex Restaurant
Tex-Mex ⭐ 4.6 (12 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
31
Saigon Noodle Station - Vietnamese Restaurant in Little Rock
Saigon Noodle Station
Vietnamese ⭐ 4.8 (11 reviews)
"Hidden Gem" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
32
La Piña Capricho Frutal - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
La Piña Capricho Frutal
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (2 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
33
Oishi Hibachi - Japanese Restaurant in Little Rock
Oishi Hibachi
Japanese ⭐ 5.0 (2 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
34
Curry House Indian Kitchen - Indian Restaurant in Little Rock
Curry House Indian Kitchen
Indian ⭐ 5.0 (24 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
35
Santa Fe Mexican Grill - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Santa Fe Mexican Grill
Mexican ⭐ 5.0 (3 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
36
Kibb's GRAND Bar B Que - Burgers Restaurant in North Little Rock
Kibb’s GRAND Bar B Que
Burgers ⭐ 4.5 (13 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
37
Wings On Tha Run - Chicken Wings Restaurant in Jacksonville
Wings On Tha Run
Chicken Wings ⭐ 4.7 (14 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
38
Big Cuppa - Coffee & Tea Restaurant in Morrilton
Big Cuppa
Coffee & Tea ⭐ 4.9 (35 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
39
Sweet Poppas Cafe - Cafes Restaurant in North Little Rock
Sweet Poppas Cafe
Burgers ⭐ 4.8 (18 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
40
Ye Paul's Soul Bodega & Grill - American Restaurant in Little Rock
Ye Paul’s Soul Bodega & Grill
Burgers ⭐ 4.9 (52 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
41
Mucho Loco - Mexican Restaurant in Little Rock
Mucho Loco
Seafood ⭐ 4.8 (4 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
95.0
Sentiment Score
42
The Burger Shack - Hot Dogs Restaurant in Benton
The Burger Shack
Burgers ⭐ 4.7 (66 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
43
Brood & Barley - Salad Restaurant in North Little Rock
Brood & Barley
Salad ⭐ 4.5 (223 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
44
Cheers In the Heights - American Restaurant in Little Rock
Cheers In the Heights
American ⭐ 4.3 (93 reviews)
"Great Patio" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
45
Pasta Grill - Italian Restaurant in Conway
Pasta Grill
Italian ⭐ 4.2 (194 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
46
Sim's Bar-B Que - Barbeque Restaurant in Little Rock
Sim’s Bar-B Que
Barbeque ⭐ 4.1 (72 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
47
Petit & Keet - American Restaurant in Little Rock
Petit & Keet
New American ⭐ 4.4 (265 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
48
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot - Korean Restaurant in North Little Rock
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
Korean ⭐ 4.2 (99 reviews)
"Date Night" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
49
Back Home BBQ - Barbeque Restaurant in Little Rock
Back Home BBQ
Barbeque ⭐ 4.7 (39 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score
50
Hog Pen Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Restaurant in Conway
Hog Pen Bar-B-Q
Barbeque ⭐ 4.5 (101 reviews)
"Budget Friendly" experience
92.0
Sentiment Score

📊 Leaderboard Stats

228 Restaurants Ranked
87.5 Average Score
95.0 Highest Score
21 Cuisine Types

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Local Signals

We consider local popularity, repeat customer patterns, and community engagement to identify true local favorites.

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