Paul and Laurie’s Northwest Arkansas Guidebook
Great restaurants nearby (10-15 mins away)
Jaclyn's Kitchen
14438 E Hwy 12Great place to get breakfast! Open 7am - 2pm Wed - Sat.
Great burgers and barbecue, some of the best ribs around. Also a great breakfast spot, served until noon.
9 locals recommend
Sam's Olde Tyme Hamburgers
223 E Locust StGreat burgers and barbecue, some of the best ribs around. Also a great breakfast spot, served until noon.
What's not to love about burgers, hot dogs and ice cream! They have some outside picnic tables, but mostly takeout only, closed on Sundays. They are only open from February - October.
22 locals recommend
Susie Q Malt Shop
612 N 2nd StWhat's not to love about burgers, hot dogs and ice cream! They have some outside picnic tables, but mostly takeout only, closed on Sundays. They are only open from February - October.
Lucy's Diner
511 W Walnut StClassic American diner open 24 hours.
Downtown Rogers Restaurants (15 mins away)
Las Palmas
200 W Poplar StGreat local Mexican restaurant.
Parkside Public
112 S 1st StCreative gourmet burgers with draft micro-brews.
Levi's Gastrolounge & Bar
224 S 2nd StBasement bar with gourmet burgers.
Great pub food, lots of beers on tap. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Often has live music on the weekends.
6 locals recommend
Moonbroch Pub
117 W Walnut StGreat pub food, lots of beers on tap. Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Often has live music on the weekends.
The Rail - A Pizza Company
218 South 1st StreetGreat local pizza place.
Havana Tropical Grill Restaurant
203 N 2nd StGreat Cuban food.
This is our favorite Thai in the area. About 5 minutes away from the downtown Rogers area, 20 mins from the house.
Pattaya Thai and Sushi
3600 W Walnut StThis is our favorite Thai in the area. About 5 minutes away from the downtown Rogers area, 20 mins from the house.
This is in a food truck park just off of the Rogers downtown area. Great hibachi express, definitely a regular spot for us. Great for take out, or they have outdoor and indoor seating in the food truck park.
Takashimura Hibachi Express
623 W Walnut StThis is in a food truck park just off of the Rogers downtown area. Great hibachi express, definitely a regular spot for us. Great for take out, or they have outdoor and indoor seating in the food truck park.
A former gas station that's been converted to a food truck park. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
16 locals recommend
City Pump, Food Trucks & Libations
623 W Walnut StA former gas station that's been converted to a food truck park. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Local Coffee Shops (15 mins away)
Iron Horse Coffee Company
220 S 1st StLocal coffee shop.
Onyx Coffee Lab
100 NW 2nd StVery popular local coffee, currently takeout only.
Downtown Bentonville Restaurants (25-30 mins away but worth the trip!)
Visiting downtown Bentonville is a must see experience. Small town feel, but home to one of the largest companies in the world (Walmart).
Dining destination near downtown Bentonville with lots of great places to eat. Our favorite is Co-op Ramen.
100 locals recommend
8th Street Market
801 SE 8th StDining destination near downtown Bentonville with lots of great places to eat. Our favorite is Co-op Ramen.
Tavola Trattoria
108 SE A StGreat Italian food on the square in downtown Bentonville.
Aoi Sushi
211 NE A StLocal sushi. A little pricey, but amazing!
Great local American restaurant in an old church building. A little on the pricier side, but very good.
144 locals recommend
Preacher's Son
201 NW A StGreat local American restaurant in an old church building. A little on the pricier side, but very good.
Crepes Paulette
100 SW 8th StSome of the best authentic french crepes you can get.
The Hive
200 NE A StGreat dining experience in the 21C hotel, using locally sourced food.
Great seafood, flown in fresh.
50 locals recommend
Blu Fish House & Raw Bar - Located inside Fresh Fish MarketPlace
607 SE 5th StGreat seafood, flown in fresh.
Pinnacle Hills (Rogers) Restaurants
This is a more upscale part of the Northwest Arkansas area. Open area mall is in this area and lots of new restaurants.
Big Orange
2203 S Promenade BlvdUpscale burger and shakes.
Artisan Wood Fired Kitchen
2203 S Promenade BlvdSome of the best pizza in Northwest Arkansas.
Local Lime
2103 S Promenade BlvdGreat food, very fresh, some of the best tacos around.
Great local dining experience, lots of great Italian food items and a fantastic brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
26 locals recommend
Mirabella's Table
4200 S 48th StGreat local dining experience, lots of great Italian food items and a fantastic brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Some of the best italian in Northwest Arkansas. About 10 minutes from the pinnacle area, and about a 30 minute drive from the house. Their bread is to die for. Reservations are highly recommended if you plan to go, as it stays very busy. Closed on Mondays.
Pastafina
Some of the best italian in Northwest Arkansas. About 10 minutes from the pinnacle area, and about a 30 minute drive from the house. Their bread is to die for. Reservations are highly recommended if you plan to go, as it stays very busy. Closed on Mondays.
Things to do in the area
Some of the best mountain biking in the country is right here in Northwest Arkansas, and this is one of the most popular trails. You can rent bikes at Phat Tire in downtown Bentonville.
156 locals recommend
Slaughter Pen Trail
203 NE 3rd StSome of the best mountain biking in the country is right here in Northwest Arkansas, and this is one of the most popular trails. You can rent bikes at Phat Tire in downtown Bentonville.
Lots of great hiking trails and only 15 minutes from the house.
128 locals recommend
Hobbs State Park visitor center
20201 AR-12Lots of great hiking trails and only 15 minutes from the house.
Another great mountain bike trail system here in Northwest Arkansas.
6 locals recommend
Trailhead Blowing Springs Back 40
1001 Kingsland RdAnother great mountain bike trail system here in Northwest Arkansas.
An eclectic town that's just 45 minutes from the house. Lots of great places to eat and shop.
72 locals recommend
Eureka Springs Downtown
5-19 Spring StAn eclectic town that's just 45 minutes from the house. Lots of great places to eat and shop.
Great place to take the family. They have lots of vintage arcade and console games. Very reasonable $5 per person entrance fee, and unlimited arcade playing (no quarters!!!!). They also have food available.
17 locals recommend
Arkadia Retrocade
1478 N College AveGreat place to take the family. They have lots of vintage arcade and console games. Very reasonable $5 per person entrance fee, and unlimited arcade playing (no quarters!!!!). They also have food available.
Open air mall in the upscale Pinnacle Hills area in Rogers.
161 locals recommend
Pinnacle Hills Promenade
2203 S Promenade BlvdOpen air mall in the upscale Pinnacle Hills area in Rogers.
Fun place to take the family. Different golf games and challenges, good food. The title on this says Coming Soon, but it is open now.
50 locals recommend
Top Golf (Coming Soon)
3919 S JB Hunt DrFun place to take the family. Different golf games and challenges, good food. The title on this says Coming Soon, but it is open now.