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.

Found this place on yelp. Definitely worth all of the raves. The food was fresh and really yummy. I…read moregot the pork belly and it was tender and juicy. My husband got the wings and really enjoyed them. Everything very flavorful. My only wish would be for them to offer a sampler appetizer with hummus, baba and other apps. Service great too. And nice ambiance. Highly recommend

This is a 2 part review. If I was commenting on food only, it would be a 5 star review. However,…read morethe management of this establishment needs serious help. Ambiance and interior of the restaurant is fine. FOOD- FANTASTIC. Very flavorful Mediterranean food, cooked well and arrived to the table hot. Granted, it took over an hour to get to us, but more on that below. We ordered the Mediterranean feast, fig bruschetta and house salads which were all great. Tasty tzatziki and pita. The dolma that my mother ordered as her meal came out about 15 minutes after everyone else's food were okay. Overall solid food with no complaints. SERVICE- Our waiter, Harmony, (who mentioned it was only her second day on the job), is the main reason my review is not much more dissatisfied. But make no mistake, the patrons at the table near us were livid with the service they received as well. We stood at the entrance to the restaurant for over 15 minutes, with several staff walking by and not acknowledging our presence or asking to put us on a waitlist but rather averting their eyes and rushing by. (The sign at front asked us to wait to be seated). When I was finally able to flag someone down, they said it would be around 15 minute wait which we were more than okay with, considering the holiday weekend. However, they did not take our name down and we continued to wait; had to flag another waitress down who then helped us to a table shortly after. We then sat without so much as water or anyone stopping by our table to let us know they would be by soon to take our drink order. It seemed unclear if the staff even knew what tables were assigned to them. Once we were able to flag the waitress, Harmony, down, she was kind enough to take our order and adopt our table even though she was not our assigned waitress (seemingly). The waitress who was then supposed to be ours came by 15-20 minutes later and we let her know we already had been helped. Harmony was very attentive, doing everything in her power to get our alcoholic beverages and food to our table faster, letting us know she checked on the kitchen several times. I have no problem with food being slower, especially on a holiday weekend. However, what really turned me off to the experience is the response of who seemed to be the owner/manager of the place. She was walking around saying hi to several tables multiple times and checked on our table at the very end. When I brought up our frustrations, she dismissed my concerns and nonchalantly said "oh it's the holiday weekend" as the reason for our sub-optimal service. This is certainly a cop out, considering we saw 3 tables near us get seated and served before we even ordered. One waitress even commented "Oh they put y'all in the dark, forgotten corner" and laughed. Even when presented an out as I asked the owner if they were understaffed as that could be a reasonable explanation, she said no. All in all, it is a shame the way this place is being run and the food is truly something special. Hopefully the owner sees this review and takes it under advisement.

A really fun spot! My friend and I spent a few hours on their patio eating and drinking. They have…read morebig shady umbrellas and misters along the perimeter, so even if it's hot, it's not miserable. The staff were super friendly and didn't rush us at all. Kid and dog friendly - lots of cute dogs around. :) The beer and root beer are the stars of the show, they're brewed with the geothermal spring water - only brewery in the world to do that! The beer was tasty, and some had interesting ingredients like dill, basil, and jalapeño. I did wish they had a non-pickle flavored sour. I'm happy they offer flights to try different varieties! Food was decent, delicious fries and the elote nuggets were to die for. The bacon on my BLT had a nice peppered flavor. We finished off the afternoon with a root beer float which was lovely! They have a little gift shop (really just a small shelving unit) with goodies you can buy, if you're into that at breweries. We picked up some can cozies for $3 a pop!

The beers are truly fantastic. I will come back, try their new brews, and fill up my growler as…read moreoften as possible. The setting, in a historic bathhouse, is amazing and fun. The downsides: no bar to sit at; you're either at a table or outside in the (very nice) Biergarten area. Most significantly detrimental, though, is the young staff. Without a manager in sight, they just unenthusiastically wander around, are disinterested, look at their phones, and reluctantly help the patrons (after having to be asked).

Service was wonderful and the whole place was clean and organized. Food like always simply…read moredelicious. The portions are perfect.

We came in just wanting some soup and salad, cause we're out of town and needed something green and…read morefresh. We were shocked by how good everything was for a fast casual restaurant. The staff was super nice and helpful. We chatted a bit and were torn over the menu because everything sounded great. My boyfriend got a pick 3, and I got a full salad plus cup of soup special. The portions are great. I had the Newks salad and chicken tortilla soup. He had the Italian sandwich, 1/2 garden salad with lemon vinaigrette, and the tomato bisque. Like I said, everything was really good and it's hard to say anything wasn't good. Tomato bisque was 3/5, but everything else was outstanding. We would come back again if we lived here.

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

Wowsers!! I cannot write enough good aspects of the Vault as our experience was absolutely…read moreincredible! We were in town to visit the Hot Springs National Park and wanted to experience fine dining on our last night. No need to look further than the Vault! Intimate lighting and a dark-wooded interior lent itself to a wonderfully romantic evening. Service was absolutely amazing (we had Emily) and she described all of the different menu and drink option questions we had. In the end, we went for two filets, the crispy potatoes, and brussel sprouts. Brace yourself: the steaks were some of the best I've ever experienced. NO JOKE. I've traveled the world and would consider myself a connoisseur of fine steaks. Without a doubt, the filets we had at the Vault stand up to anything I've ever had in NYC, Paris, or Dallas. Cooked to perfection, we could actually cut them with our forks. Needless to say, nothing was left of our plate... Beware: the side dishes are huge, so one is enough for two people. We will be back!

This is the place to have a beautiful dinner in Hot Springs! It is right near all the fun stuff on…read morea corner downtown, and it is simply divine. The ambience is just so elegant and romantic. The menu lights up as you open it and everything on it sounded delicious. The servers, Peter and Emily, were so fun and helpful! They brought out these heavenly yeast rolls basted in truffle butter...what??? I got the market fish special which was grouper, and my husband got the grilled pork chop. Come with an empty stomach if you get the pork chop. It is a very generous portion and is delicious! The grouper was perfection...crispy on the outside, light and flakey inside, sitting atop beautiful spring vegetables and a lovely light beurre blanc sauce. It was topped with edible flowers and micro greens. I regret that I did not take a photo (we were so hungry), but it was just divine. The chef came over to ask what we thought and we told him everything was amazing. The staff were absolutely lovely. We can't say enough good things. This is what a restaurant experience on vacation should be like. What a gem! Hopefully next time we visit we can try the dessert menu! We won't even get into how they make bread pudding out of those delicious rolls...

The lost creek grill was a fantastic find! We had Austin as our server and he was great. Helpful…read moreand knowledgeable. My wife had the glazed salmon with a baked potato. I had the country fried steak with loaded mashed potatoes. They gave us a giant piece of bread and we both had salads. Everything tasted delicious and fresh, no complaints... However, the Bourbon Pecan cheesecake stole the show. It was massive and easily shareable for 2 The place was busy, but didn't feel crowded. Great for a date night or family night.

The service wasn't the most friendly staff I have encountered in hot springs. However the food was…read morevery good and they had a good amount of options. One thing, if you're not a fan of salt I wouldn't recommend it because everything was over salted. Other than that the flavors were good. The steak could've used a bit more sear. I would recommend this place. One of the best dinners I had during my time there. The bread was a 10/10.

Fun place to shop. You find tools that you knew you needed but could never find…read more Closes early so really have to plan when I come to town.

I stopped in while on a business trip and I was happy to find this gem!Great selection of kitchen…read moreitems and gourmet foods. Taco Mama serves lunch their too! Enjoy it on the beautiful patio (weather permitting). CeeCee is a delight and can assist you with finding any of the items or with their event venue! Bringing my hubby with me next time!

Comfort food galore!! Can't go wrong with anything they…read moreserve!! Great service and fair prices . Highly recommended

Food was OKAY, THE homemade sausage literally was the best thing on the plate…read more. Service could have been better he kept forgetting plastic utensils and syrup and had to ask for water a few different times. Super small inside but the patio is covered with a fan or 2

Wonderful service and tasty food for breakfast and lunch. Don't forget your delicious bakery treats…read moreon your way out.

Fabulous pastries! Great service! Thoroughly enjoyed our experience there! 5/5!!! Will definitely…read morebe back!