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Best Local Favorite Restaurants in Little Rock, AR (2026)

These Little Rock restaurants have earned devoted followings among Arkansas locals who return again and again. Word-of-mouth favorites where regulars are greeted by name, the food is consistently excellent, and the atmosphere feels like home. When locals recommend a spot to visitors, these are the places they mention first.

394 Local Favorite restaurants
The Rogue Roundabout Local Favorite ★ 4.0

The Rogue Roundabout

Breweries 71 reviews
Conway
"Visit during happy hour on weekdays for discounted appeti..."
Truffle Mac and Cheese The Roundabout Burger +1 more
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Rock N Roll Sushi Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Rock N Roll Sushi

Sushi Bars 48 reviews
Conway
"Sit at the sushi bar to watch the chefs create the elabor..."
Rock Star Roll Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice +1 more
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Wok Express Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Wok Express

Chinese $ 65 reviews
Hot Springs
"Order during off-peak hours for the freshest dishes, as t..."
General Tso's Chicken Beef and Broccoli +1 more
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Drip Drop BBQ Shop Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Drip Drop BBQ Shop

Barbeque 21 reviews
Hot Springs
"Arrive early in the day when the meats are at their peak ..."
Smoked Brisket Platter Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs +1 more
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Faded Rose Restaurant Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Faded Rose Restaurant

Cajun/Creole $$ 262 reviews
Little Rock
"Make a reservation for weekend evenings, as this popular ..."
Grilled Ribeye Steak Southern Fried Chicken +1 more
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David’s Burgers Local Favorite ★ 4.0

David’s Burgers

Burgers $ 110 reviews
Cabot
"Order the hand-cut fries extra crispy for the perfect tex..."
David's Burger with hand-cut fries Chocolate milkshake +1 more
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The Oyster Bar Local Favorite ★ 4.0

The Oyster Bar

Seafood $$ 218 reviews
Little Rock
"Visit during happy hour for discounted oysters and try mu..."
Charbroiled Oysters Seafood Platter +1 more
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Littlefield’s Café Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Littlefield’s Café

American $ 110 reviews
North Little Rock
"Visit during weekday lunch hours for the freshest selecti..."
Southern Fried Chicken Homemade Meatloaf with Gravy +1 more
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Grinds Coffee Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Grinds Coffee

Coffee & Tea 29 reviews
Cabot
"Visit during weekday mornings for the freshest pastries a..."
Maple Pecan Latte Breakfast Burrito +1 more
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Heights Taco & Tamale Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Heights Taco & Tamale

Tex-Mex $$ 439 reviews
Little Rock
"Visit on weekends when they often have fresh-made churros..."
Carnitas Tacos Pork Tamales +1 more
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Big Orange | West Little Rock Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Big Orange | West Little Rock

Burgers $$ 339 reviews
Little Rock
"Visit during weekday lunch hours to avoid the weekend bru..."
Orange Glazed Salmon Smoked Brisket Benedict +1 more
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Izzy’s Local Favorite ★ 4.0

Izzy’s

New American $$ 120 reviews
Little Rock
"Make reservations for weekend evenings, as the cozy dinin..."
Braised Short Ribs Herb-Crusted Salmon +1 more
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