Bubba&#x27;s Catfish-2-Go

Food was wonderful. Big portions. Loved the salads. Key lime pie is a TRUE must. Loved the…read morecreme brulee too. Very casual friendly and terrific staff.

Cafe 1217 - A Fresh Break from the Road Trip Diet…read more What a relief to stumble into Cafe 1217 after days of heading southwest on a steady rotation of BBQ, grits, and beans. Delicious, yes... but the body eventually starts asking for a vegetable and a reset. The space itself matches that feeling. Simply decorated, with bright murals, clean lines, and a cheerful, easygoing vibe that feels light the moment you walk in. My husband gave me full ordering authority, which is always a bold move. I went straight into tapas mode because everything on the menu looked too good to choose just one. We ended up with a spread: chicken pot pie (which quickly abandoned any "small plate" intentions), field greens and baby spinach, a shrimp and crawfish cake, and one of each of Rosy's authentic hand-rolled tamales. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying without that heavy, road-trip food fatigue. The mint lemonade was refreshing and delicious, a little on the sweet side, but it worked. Service, while perfectly fine, could benefit from a warmer welcome and a bit more guidance, especially for first-timers trying to navigate such an inviting menu. A little extra friendliness up front would go a long way here. Our only real regret? Not saving room for dessert. They looked very tempting, and we'll be thinking about that missed opportunity. If you're on the road and craving something lighter without sacrificing flavor, this spot is a welcome pause.

Oriental Chicken Salad

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The Daily Dish

5.0(2 reviews)

0.1 mi

] my is the owner and it's so amazing. breakfast can't beat it. always fresh always makes you…read more you're hungry get food from the daily be full.

Lots of great take-home options for lunch, dinner and dessert! They even have breakfast casseroles…read moreand quiches that are AMAZING! And the cater! Great place to please a crowd, help with meal prep or just an amazing chicken salad sandwich for lunch. Oh, and Jayme is super sweet!

Higdon Square Cafe

4.7(62 reviews)

2.3 mi

We came here while on vacation and the food was great. The staff was very friendly. It's a mom and…read morePop type breakfast lunch place, but it was really great. We thoroughly enjoyed everything.

Eggs were ok, biscuit was warm enough to melt butter and fluffy, turkey sausage was available, home…read morefries were homemade and yummy. Service was okay. Atmosphere was quirky and eclectic. This breakfast was better than Phil's down the street. We would return.

Breakfast special - $9.99

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Eden

4.1(121 reviews)

3.9 mi

Wow delicious!! We came here for a work dinner and it was…read moreall delicious. I personally had the Garlic Shrimp and it was very tasty. Service was amazing as well.

Mixed experience. Our server was nice and it's a nice room with a skylight and natural light…read more We had the crab cakes which were just okay- not the freshest but obviously Arkansas isn't near the ocean. My partner had the surf and turf and said his steak and shrimp were very overcooked. But the potato was good. I had the pork chop and the flavor and apple compote on top were really good! The potato cake was okay but could have had some more flavor or needed salt/pepper added. The carrots it came with were good

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Vegan wings

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Walkers Wings and Things

4.3(12 reviews)

3.0 mi

Omg! The food is so amazing! Perfect seasoning, right amount of food portions too for a great…read moreprice. The service from the owner and his son is astronomically amazing, and I felt treated like a family member. The ambiance surrounding the place is zo peaceful and welcoming. I would not change a thing.

If you are in Hot Springs, don't walk...run to this place!! It is AMAZING! My daughter is a foodie…read moreand she found this. We eat local when we travel as much as we can, and this place did not disappoint. The guys working were very nice, and when you order you can see into the kitchen. It was very clean and smelled amazing when we walked up. It is a walk up and order place with no dining in but that was fine. They were quick getting it out to us. We order fried pickles everywhere we go, and are out to find the best. I'm pretty sure these just made it to the number one spot. We may go again before we leave tiwnand try their burgers!

Honey BBQ wings

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Their double burger must be one pound of fresh, never frozen beef. Be very hungry.

Red Oak Fillin' Station

4.3(170 reviews)

2.4 mi

Definitely the worst service I've experienced in town. Nobody checked on us until after we were…read moredone eating. Drinks were empty most of the meal. The atmosphere was neat. It was just a nice southern cooking spot. The food was good but not great. The catfish was the highlight, but the sides aren't great. I'd save the money and go somewhere else.

This is a meal - not a light dish style place. They offer fried fish and fried chicken and large…read moremeal, Harvey dishes that fill the belly and entertain the tongue! I recommend it when you're really hungry and you'll leave full and ready for a nap!

Literally any bbq place in the south.

Catfish plate

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Cafe Mi Amor

4.5(95 reviews)

2.7 mi

Found a new restaurant that got great food. It's well hidden because their signage non-existent and…read moreeven with Google Maps, you won't be able to find it unless you really look. Food and drinks are excellent there. I might be returning there every weekend. Pretty soon, I will be waddling like a duck if I try everything there. LOL

Pretty good good! It did get pretty busy. They have a good drink selection and I had a bombon and…read morepyramid of the son. My partner also had the cafe con leche - the first was good but the second was burnt. Good was good- I'm not a fan of Cuban bread but had the avocado toast and added egg and pork. The toppings were good though I always find the bread lackluster. The side of beans and potatoes were very good though and my boyfriend liked his Miami sandwhich.

Comfy seating in the juice bar next door

SIMPLY PERFECT v 9.99 Cuban Bread, Fresh Avocado, Olive Oil, Sea Salt, Black Pepper and Organic Greens

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Open Sesame v $9.99 Cuban Bread, Fresh Avocado, Toasted Sesame Oil, Black Sesame Seeds, Sea Salt, Black Pepper, fresh Organic Greens

King Kone

4.3(68 reviews)

2.4 mi

Great hamburger. Worth the wait. Will be back for another burger and maybe ice cream next time.read more

This place felt straight out of a movie - it was so cute and the atmosphere was awesome. The burger…read moreand patty melt both were so juicy and flavorful!! We also got the swirl cup with strawberry and cheesecake added in - 10/10. The staff was friendly too!

Small chocolate ice cream in cone with rainbow sprinkles

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Mr Whiskers

4.1(151 reviews)

4.3 mi

I love everything on the menu! Service is good and just goes…read morealong with the food. Now fancy but I didn't go there to eat fancy!

Ordered takeout from here tonight. (First time) We ordered…read morethe "take out pack" with 4 strips and 2 fish (we added 6 shrimp) and the combo with 3 shrimp and 2 strips. HOLY MOLY, it was so much food! The take out pack was in a tinfoil pan, full of strips, fish, fries, and hush puppies! The strips were huge, fresh, AND homemade! (Delicious also) Yummy honey mustard and ranch also. Cole slaw was perfect too. We had so much leftover--no complaints. Great experience. We will be back!

This is where the magic happens for Thursday's smoked chicken special.

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Ohio Club

4.3(796 reviews)

4.0 mi

Historical place lots of charm and really good burgers. We both got a burger and they were…read moredelicious. They were a little more cooked than we would have wanted, but the burgers were still pretty juicy and had plenty of flavor. The fried pickles are chips and come with a house-made ranch. A good start to lunch. If you've never been, this place is definitely worth trying out. How many times can you eat at a place that has had everyone from U.S Presidents to Hall of Fame baseball players to notorious gangsters come through the front door. Our server, Callie, was very attentive despite being very busy.

The food was fine . it was super busy so be prepared for lots of noise and alittle chaos…read more Or server on the other hand was not alright. She seemed distant and not present. No real engagement and she seemed like it was a problem for her because I had specific food allergies. 7/10 atmosphere and presentation 2/10 service

The area for the live band

My old fashioned burger with cheese

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Duke M.

5 years ago

Bubbas is a great little restaurant for catfish and shrimp dine in and carryout. Portions are large and the sides are excellent too The people are very friendly and helpful read more

Connie C.

2 years ago

Whatever girl was working the window last night was very rude. So if they're gonna hire people,that's going to be rude like that they're not gonna get my business read more

Allie P.

5 years ago

Wow!! Catfish was dino-mite! Chicken strips were on point! Food truck for the win!

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