Bleu Monkey Grill

Love the staff , the customer service, the drinks, the food, the ambiance. It's one of my favorite…read moreplaces to eat. HH is great too. I always get the Dirty Hippie drink from Trey. He's awesome. The indoor patio section is my favorite place to sit.

So I have never got to try this restaurant. My wife on the other hand has eaten here once or twice…read more So when I saw their valentines menu come out, I jumped at the chance to grab a reservation. Got there a little early and our table was ready. Since it was a fixed menu, we only had a few options to choose from. First course I chose duck and pancetta, meatball, and my wife chose the Ahi Crudo. Ahi Crudo - flavors were good, just wish they would have gone with a sashimi cut over the thicker cut of tuna. It had a little chew to it. Duck and Pancetta meatball- probably the best seasoned bite of the evening, almost to the point of being too salty. The meatball was cooked perfectly and had amazing flavor. Second course I chose the lobster bisque, and my wife chose the strawberry and beet salad. Lobster bisque - lobster meat was very tender, and you could taste the good salty water that they boiled it in. The base of the bisque was lacking a depth of flavor. I expected it to be more pronounced lobster flavor in the biscuit itself. It was good. It was just a different flavor than I was expecting. Strawberry / Beet salad - the salad was very good. I liked the cheese that they put on the salad. Luckily I was able to steal a few bites from my wife. Main course I ordered the New York strip, and my wife ordered the lobster risotto. New York Strip - when the steak hit the table, I was very excited. As you can see from the photos, it was cooked perfectly. From the first bite, I could tell the steak was tender, but there was zero flavor. I don't know if the steak was not seasoned at all, or if they were just playing on the drizzle over the top of the mushrooms in the steak to add flavor. But the overall plate was bland and flavor. I had to add table salt, which I almost never do. Lobster risotto- lobster risotto looked amazing. My first bite of risotto that I was able to steal was pretty bland. I tried another bite before my wife finished the entire plate! The second bite was much better had a lot of of the pepper flavor in the risotto. My wife said the lobster was tender and delicious. Dessert! I chose the Tres Leches and my wife chose the chocolate pot de creme. Tres Leches - this cake was probably the overall favorite thing of the evening. You could taste the vanilla and the cream. It was a match made in heaven. The frozen strawberries on top provided a good texture contrast. Chocolate pot de creme- this was an amazing dessert also. The depth of flavor in the chocolate cream was truly remarkable. You could taste the different chocolate. Rich and decadent for the last bite. We chose to add the wine pairing on with the mail. All the ones were pretty good. Nothing earth shattering, but all paired well with the meal. Service felt a little rushed, and I understand that valentines is a big day for the restaurant. We would not be halfway through a glass of wine when the next glass of wine for the next course would show up. It almost felt like our server was trying to push the pace of our dining experience. This review will ultimately get updated. Because I never judge a restaurant based on one experience. So we look forward to our next date night, where we can stop by and try the standard menu.

Cobb Salad, split

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Swing Social

4.0(1 review)

Customer service was great! Cool spot for friends or family to hang out. Nice touch to the…read moreneighborhood/ WLR.

From the owner: New indoor golf simulator sports bar with crafty cocktails and delicious food. read more

Food.

Seating area for simulators.

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The Pantry Restaurant

4.5(550 reviews)

0.5 mi

Everything was amazing. Food, our server Julia was THE BEST and the sitting was so relaxing.read more

The service was excellent! The salmon wrap was delicious and the family loved the dumplings and…read moreschnitzel. Of course the chocolate salami and apple strudel were superb desserts. Limited parking is the only negative about this restaurant. It is exceptionally good!!!

Lasagna

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ZIN Wine Bar

4.5(18 reviews)

Cool spot with great customer service. The snacks were delicious. The price range was amicable. The…read moremusic was enjoyable. The various selections of wine were appreciated. I came for an after work wind down with a friend. She and I will definitely return.

Good selection, Great service. We stopped by after dinner at another spot nearby, as we just…read morewanted some more wine and conversation while I was in town to visit with a friend after separating from a larger group. We didn't indulge in any food here, but the menu offerings did look tasty. There are specials throughout the week, so be sure to check online to take advantage. My friend got a wine flight, with some helpful input from our server as to her preferences so he could steer her well. He was attentive and friendly, but also seemed to balance well the idea that we were there to enjoy some wine and talk because it had been a while since we had been able to see each other. Refreshed beverages were prompt after we asked, and we didn't need to say much about our water- he made sure that was full! Overall, greatly enjoyed, and always prefer to find a locally owned, well run wine bar, which Zin seemed to be!

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Deluca's Pizza

4.0(71 reviews)

We eat early, so not much in the way of crowds at 4:30pm…read more Love the ambiance. Dark but not too dark. Comfy but not too comfy. Lively but not too Lively. GREAT music. Definitely a good spot to bring a date. Drinks - loved my Alley Cat Mule. My wife's drink was a special Valentines offering. We don't usually do apps,I have heard the fries are great so maybe next time. Got the sausage pie with mushrooms. I'm no Dave Portnoy, but holee smokes this is good authentic pizza. Good crunch, delicious cheese and sausage. Sauce is good but overshadowed by the crust and toppings. Ah. Mazing. Service was good, food was prompt. Can't go wrong here. Will be back to try other options - I've read the burger is the best in the state. I would expect better placesettings at the price point. Plastic dishes, the mule cup - there's definitely better options. The silverware is okay. It's like midway between affordable and nice - pick a lane. So... my only complaint is the plates. Just go already.

My Husband and I tried this place for the first time a couple weeks ago. We sat at the bar at…read moredinner time & were the only 2 in the bar area, other than the bartender who stayed on her phone most of the time, despite us trying to make small, friendly conversation with her. We had a 2 or 3 glasses of wine ($5 each on happy hour, which is great) and a couple beers ($6 on hh) so it is not like we were drinking water and wasting her time. We ordered the Arugula salad for 2 ($13), which had cannellini beans on it. I loved the dressing, it was delicious & nicely dressed. However, several pieces of the arugula was brown and old or wilted. Size of the salad was perfect for 2. We shared the Sarah Meadows pie ($26). It was just ok. Our overall take was that the bartender could have made our experience a little more enjoyable, the pizzas are one size (huge) and expensive. I wish we could order a smaller pie since it is only 2 of us. We will not be going back.

Patsy Searcy & Benny Briggs

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Cannoli

Bar Louie - Pleasant Ridge Town Center

2.9(120 reviews)

1.6 mi

Always a great experience at Bar Louie. Regular patrons and best staff. Food at reasonal price and…read moregreat happy hour for martinis.

I had a very disappointing experience at Bar Louise. I visited with a group of 12, and while we…read morewere all looking forward to a nice evening, things quickly went downhill. When ordering, we clearly stated that we do not eat bacon due to religious reasons. Despite this, one of the girls salad's arrived with bacon. The server apologized and said it would be corrected, but while the rest of the group received their food and began eating, my friend and I were left waiting. After about 15 more minutes, he replacement salad arrived -- only for us to unfortunately find a bacon bit in it again. At that point, we asked to speak with a manager. Sara came over and apologized, then asked if we had been drinking and offered shots or desserts for the table. We appreciated the gesture and opted for desserts. However, her response was shocking -- she told us not to "take advantage of the business." That comment completely changed the tone of the evening. We were taken aback, declined everything, and just wanted to finish up and leave. When we later asked her why she felt we were taking advantage, she responded rudely, saying she had already apologized and didn't know what else to say. The situation was mishandled from start to finish -- from ignoring a clearly stated dietary restriction (which is not just a preference, but a religious requirement), to poor service recovery, and finally, unprofessional and dismissive behavior from management. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling uncomfortable and disrespected. I would not recommend this place based on how this situation was handled.

Kitchen

Slaw

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The Root Cafe at Breckenridge Village

4.2(18 reviews)

Absolutely the best burger !!! I love their ingredients are purchased and supported by local meat…read moreand vegetable farms !!! You can taste the freshness -DON't FORGET the Basil drinks !!! Along with the fact that they carry Delta Dirt Spirits !!! Another local vendor !!! Staff friendly too and the Bar - aGREAT place to hang out !!

Went with a small group for an evening meal. We had a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts…read more Most meals come with a side salad, which has a great dressing. Everyone seemed to enjoy their meal. The desserts were the highlight for us. The upscale wording of the menu ingredients caused a couple of people to think they wouldn't find anything they like on the menu. FYI They don't allow substitutions and fries are plenty to share with 2-3 people. The service left everything to be desired. We watched a waiter be rude to another table and then to us as she was helping our waiter, as if we were an inconvenience. Our waiter was not attentive to filling glasses or making sure we had what we needed (we finally went and got our own silverware). Splitting the check by seat was not an option. We all ended up paying for 1/8 of everything ordered.

Pancake

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Parfait

Senor Tequila

3.4(61 reviews)

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Always great food! The shrimp chimichanga is my go to it's sooo good! Definitely worth a try if you…read morewant guaranteed good Mexican food in the area

I've never had a bad meal at any Senior Tequila location - I did run into a pretty dirty bathroom…read moreat the West Cantrell location though. The food is consistently good, the dips smooth, and service could not be better.

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Blue Margarita

Infusion Resto-Bar & Lounge

3.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

Best lounge experience in Little Rock. Great food, drinks, music and especially the HOOKAHS!…read moreService was amazing 9.5/10.

Service horrible. I waited 20 mins for a beer. The waitress took my drink to another table 1st and…read moreforgot one of the orders. My table had to flag her down for our drinks. When we asked for a straw for our drink she placed it on the table.Dont order the menu cocktails..."Kool-Aid" is really Robotussin (i thought someone tried to drug me) and the "shark tank is just coconut water....(the bad kind) it's a no sis.... xoxo xoxo. The chicken egg rolls was great tho.

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ZAZA | Little Rock

4.2(376 reviews)

3.1 mi

We ordered the Roman, Chile-Honey Soppressata, Ham Pineapple & Jalapeño, and Mushroom pizzas. First…read moreoff, I really liked how thin the dough was. I'm not a big fan of thick or bready crust, so this was perfect for me. All of the pizzas were pretty flavorful, and I appreciated the variety of unique flavors they offer. The ones with jalapeños definitely had a kick if you took a bite with the pepper, but without them, the spiciness wasn't too bad. The Roman was super flavorful, and the Chile-Honey Soppressata had that nice sweet-and-spicy combo, just like the name suggests. I personally love sweet pizzas, so that one was a standout for me. I also love the interior, especially the open second level. It overlooks the first floor and gives the space a cool, hip vibe.

Staff was cordial and friendly. I ordered the Zapreme and my wife had the prosciutto arugula. I…read moreenjoyed the flavor yet the center crust was mushy. My guess is too much olive oil poured on the dough. Being limited on time I did not ask for the pizza to be remade. The Ranch dress is tasty! We tried the gelato as well. It leans more towards an ice cream taste verses gelato. I would give Zaza a second try despite the soggy center of my pizza.