What a find! The Root Cafe is the kind of place that makes me grateful for Yelp reviewers. The…read morerestaurant is committed to sourcing its ingredients locally and is known to be a 'farm to table' restaurant. Traveling through a Little Rock for work, my group decided to grab breakfast before flying out. We came in due to the raving reviews from a multitude of online sources and they did not disappoint. I ordered the Root Benny and the blueberry muffin based on the host's recommendation. First cut into my poached egg and I already knew it was the start of a culinary journey. Absolute flavor and texture perfection. The seasonal greens (steamed kale?) paired so well with the greens and the crostini was the perfect vehicle for yolk dipping. The blueberry muffin was small but delicious--exactly what you should expect from a muffin. I wish I would've remembered to order the cookies to go. I suppose I'll have to come back.

The Root Cafe is a fun and unique spot to grab a delicious meal! I came here twice during my visit…read moreto Little Rock and had a great meal both times. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a menu that features a fresh and healthier take on classic southern food. I really enjoyed the spicy tofu bowl with grits and collared greens, their homemade cornbread, and strawberry shortcake for dessert! I also liked their arancini which was on the specials menu. Their classic lemonade was delicious, and the perfect complement to my meal. I'd highly recommend The Root Cafe for a memorable meal!

We liked everything about this gastro pub restaurant. Our food & cocktails were delicious, our…read moreservice was great & the atmosphere was welcoming. Lively enough but not noisy & had the comforting feel of a favorite pub. Nice large bar, very well stocked. We had mussels, Scotch deviled eggs & collard cheese dip with homemade chips. Loved them all. Nice portions. Was visiting Little Rock so our 1st experience. Looking to return to sample more of their wonderful menu.

Ambiance was lovely. We sat outside and enjoyed the breeze after the recent heatwave. Waiters were…read morepolite and attentive. Menu was interesting. But food was disappointing. After specifying rare, i received medium. The cheese was nicely melted and nicely served. My partner ordered a different 'umami' burger. Also disappointing. Maybe it was an off night, but it was our first visit and it doesn't invite us to try again.

The food is delicious and the atmosphere is family friendly. Tucked away in the Heights…read moreneighborhood, it has that warm, cozy (small town) vibe sitting in the heart of the city. The service is always great. During your peak time you may have a bit longer wait time as expected.

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.

The grilled cheese here is so delicious! We got the chicken and French onion soup. The French onion…read morecame with a side to dip it into also. One thing I wanted to point out is that they should consider having umbrellas on their outside patio. It's really hot outside and we had a dog so we got the food to go.

I'll give it a 2 because I can't complain about the staff. We ordered the skirt steak and the spicy…read morebeef sandwich. Whatever that sauce was that they drizzled over the steak wasn't necessary at all. The salad dressing was an abomination to all salad dressings. We will probably go back and try the cheese and bread portion of the menu and hopefully be able to update my post.

In town for work and walked past this place and decided to give it a try, the food turned out to be…read moredelicious. I ordered the salmon in lemon sauce and subbed out the pasta for rice and was very pleased. A few of my colleagues had salads and thought they were good and the portions were great. The service was amazing. The ambiance was nice only downfall was the flies got kinda bad on the patio after a while but it was towards the very end of our meal so we didn't feel it ruined anything. I'd go back if I was ever back here again.

What a cool, eclectic little restaurant! Fantastic ambiance, albeit a little zany, but I like it!…read more Food was fantastic! I ordered Electra's Baked Chicken Casserole and devoured it! Amazing taste and served piping hot. Try it! Service was friendly, but slooooow. Had to ask our waitress for more water, more beer, and when our food was gonna be ready. However, they were still very friendly, so I'll give them a second chance.

Dining here is a complete experience that transports you far beyond the borders of Arkansas. The…read moreambiance strikes that perfect, elusive balance between sophisticated and incredibly welcoming--it is warm, intentional, and clearly curated to make you feel right at home the moment you step through the door. The star of the show, however, is the authentic old-school Italian spaghetti. It is rare to find a dish that feels this genuine; the flavors are rich, deeply developed, and carry that undeniable soul that only comes from traditional techniques and high-quality ingredients. Every bite is a reminder of why simple, classic Italian cooking is the gold standard of comfort food. And the arancini? They were nothing short of a revelation. One bite, and I felt like I had just landed directly in the heart of Sicily. They are perfectly crisp on the outside, yielding to that warm, savory, and perfectly seasoned center that is the hallmark of truly authentic preparation. I have to give a nod to the lemon pound cake--a delightful, affordable treat that feels incredibly current. It's the kind of high-quality dessert that might make even a hardened sheriff want to put down his gun and cut himself a slice, Afroman-style. The kitchen is clearly tapped into the culture, and they're serving up goodness that hits just right. Between the expertly curated local beer selection and the clear passion coming from the chef and owners, it is obvious they've done a damn good job here. If you are looking for a place where the atmosphere matches the integrity of the food, this is it.

Great spot to people watch while enjoying the food and the drinks! Drinks are an important…read morecombination with food and this place delivers. Everything was fresh and tasty I gave a 4 star because the tables outside were not cleaned and it attracted too mamy flies in which we were trying to keep them off our food and drinks. They needed their own table

First time here. Lovely ambience, very polite and helpful service, coffee was excellent. A DIY…read moreplace, stand in line to order, sit down and they bring it to you. Only serve sugar ir stevia - yuck. But they did have dairy alternatives. No strawberry jam but decent blackberry. I ordered my eggs poached - not available. Then ordered them scrambled very, very, very soft - they came out hard scrambled. Yuck! The toast was good, free refills of brewed coffee. Overall, good (worth coming back) but not outstanding.

10/10 lunch spot! Quick service, delightful lunch, good…read moreprices! It's a lovely spot for a work lunch or casual outing. Get a blackberry bar for dessert (trust me)!!

Great beer selection, cheap beers during happy hour, service was good, ambiance is like old German…read morebeer hall. Must visit place

Read Scott H.'s Review and decided to try the Pizza, BIG MISTAKE. Frozen Pizza from the STORE is 9…read morex better! Commercial frozen Dough. Undercooked. No Sauce. Way too much Cheese and Oily. They didn't even separate the Pepperoni. My guess is the Chief was drinking the beer on tap. Yes we were hungry, No we don't like returning/wasting food. So we ate it. PS. We went here for pizza, because most Good Pizza places in AR are closed on Mondays. Staff was friendly, Beer was good, place is nice. 3 Stars for that.

Monday of this week, I stopped in here with some out of town guests for a quick bite during the…read morenoon hour. I had the gumbo and it was excellent! Because of the great experience I had at lunch, I decided to take my wife there on Thursday night for dinner. Let me be clear: Dinner was a hit! I will start with the Atmosphere. I will be honest, the atmosphere is nice enough. The place is clean for sure. It is not as comfortable a place as some and is reminiscent of many restaurants I have been to. By that I mean, it is almost formulaic in it's set up. Nothing about it is unique or screams Arkansas or Little Rock to me. That is OK, I just want to be clear about the ambiance of the place. I still would give it a four out of five stars on ambiance. That said, it only gets better from here! For starters, we shared the fried green tomatoes with shrimp appetizer, and it was superb! As good as any you will find in NOLA and definitely the best in Arkansas. I highly recommend. For our main courses, my wife had the bacon wrapped filet and I had the rib-eye. We had never tried Samantha's steaks before and I hate to think what all we have been missing because our steaks were cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. We shared a side of cheese grits and couldn't had a better meal! For our dessert, we shared a slice of their key lime pie, and again, it was wonderful. A strong five star rating for the food here at Samantha's for sure. As good as the food was, our server Taylor was about the best I have seen in Little Rock since the days of Ashley's at the Capitol hotel. Every dish we ordered that I just described was a recommendation from Taylor. I love it when someone knows their stuff and she was super knowledgeable, with just the right amount of tending to us. Not too much looking over our shoulder every two minutes, but always there when we needed her. Samantha's is lucky to have her on their team. Another strong five star rating regarding service. Can't wait to go back. I feel like they are hitting their stride at Samantha's!

I was ready to have my socks rocked. Only to be thoroughly disappointed by the quality &…read morepresentation of the meal. I ordered a fried green tomatoes appetizer and Tom Yum grilled shrimp entree w/ a cucumber onion salad side. The app presentation was as expected garnished and dressed with roumalade. The finished quality was sub par. The tomatoes edges were good but the center was so thick it was crunchy, 4 slices $16. The entrées are solo yet there is an expectation of an elegant presentation. Nope...two undressed, ungarnished skewers of dry shrimp on a plate for $19. That's it, that's all. The best item of the meal was the marinated 2 ingredient "salad" which was... sweet & savory $12. Lastly, what ended up being a "concept" of key lime pie. Presentation glorious, a dinner sized plate decorated with swirls and a decent size helping of a sweet item. This was what looked like an inch of cake crumbs that were recycled by pressing into a form with a 1/4 inch thin layer of key lime custard over top. $9

Sterling is amazing !!! Beautiful spot. Upcoming area. The goods are Bomb !!!…read more Blueberry cream cheese muffin!!! So bomb. So moist. So much goodness. It's a good size. I love the texture on the top. So good Banana bread with caramel. Moist. Lots of banana flavor but not too sweet with the caramel. I need to come back for the chocolate cake. It' looks amazing !!! I don't think you can go wrong with anything from here

Best salad in Little Rock as of this review! (Little Gems, although the Simple is a close backup…read moreand the Caesar is delightful). All protein/sides dinner entrees I've had over the past two years are well portioned, well executed, and seasonal. Big plus is we can feed the meat eaters and the vegans in our family from one menu because they have some exceptional small plates and sides that are heavy veg or carb (tempura veggies! Cornbread! Roasted carrots with chimichurri!). Desserts here are exceptional...just...try them. Any of them! Their pastry chef is talented. The ambiance is really lovely - contemporary and clean (even the bathrooms thankfully), although I've had more than one occasion where my table / booth is so wobbly i feel like I'm dining in a train car. Outside you can catch an awesome sunset in the summer / fall at dinner time. Plus, the alley area is such an innovation physically space for something a bit more festive like brunch or their Wednesday trivia. My servers are always nice and kitchen staff have been accommodating to us with young kids. Some servers are top notch attentive and swift, and some are a bit delayed and clumsy, which is, frankly, a cut above in Little Rock.