"By the Glass" may be a wine bar but for me, after a single visit, it will be forever known as "the…read moreplace with the olives". To accompany our happy hour wines my son and I ordered two of his favorite things: Mixed Mediterranean Olives ($5.50) and a Spanish cheese ($9). Perhaps I've spent too long in the Bay Area or perhaps they do things differently in Arkansas but the mountainous bowl of olives that arrived at our table sparked utter joy. This wasn't 5, 10, or even 15 olives; I think it might've been a whole jar's worth. It was not only amusing, but an utter delight. One hundred percent chance of a return visit for the olives alone. We followed with the Spanish cheese and more wine but there was no getting beyond the olives. That's what we'd be talking about. Forever. By the Glass has a good happy hour ($5/glass for selected wine) which pertains only to the wines. It's a low-key, comfortable, unpretentious spot that's received recognition as the best bar, the best wine bar, the best trendy bar, and the best happy hour bar from a variety of publications. During my visit it was quiet and welcoming, an environment I'd feel equally comfortable in either solo or with friends. If you like wine, "By the Glass" is a good find. If you like olives it's even better.

My boyfriend was visiting for the week and we are wine people and this is the place to be. Nice…read moreconversation and we met some really nice people. We will be back.

Stopped by here after studying at the library on a whim. I had no idea this place existed, but saw…read moreit while we were walking back to the car and just had to make a stop. This is a cute, small, intimate little place with some tables, a set of comfy chairs, and a bar. There might have been some kind of group room in the back, I just saw people coming out of it, but we sat at the bar and enjoyed the ambiance. The bartender there was very personable, chatting with all the customers and open to making recommendations. I enjoyed a lovely port that was reasonably priced, and my study-mate got a canned beer from the fridge section (happy hour pricing was great). This was a very cute place with a good variety of wine options, plus items for the non-wine drinkers (albeit not a ton). This was a fun place and I would definitely stop in here again. Glad we found it!

This is such a special spot for me. The owner is so wonderful and the staff love their jobs and…read moreyou can tell. There is a great selection of wine. The owner makes delicious cheesecake that rotates flavors and is divine. The space is super cozy and there is a nice patio as well.

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.

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!

Ugh, when will this place get over itself?…read more In short, it sucks. Too loud, too smoky, and to top it off....no LIQUOR?? This kind of establishment makes me NEED stiff drink, so I was quite unsettled to learn it had none. The location has the potential to be great, but they definitely need a little help. Meanwhile, I'll go the extra half mile to Pizza D.

Known as 'The Fountain" by locals, this small place is just plain fun. The atmosphere is laid back…read morelike any other Little Rock bar, where no one would feel weird walking in with a sweatshirt and shorts on. The door guys aren't jerks and the bartenders consist of cute girls who seem down to earth and would chat with you if you pleased. Although they only serve beer and wine, that doesn't hinder the locals from hanging out here. It gets poppin on the weekends; the two pool tables in the bar seemingly attract pool sharks, when in actually, they may just be as terrible as you are at billiards. Shuffleboard is also available if you so pleased wanted to play. I've been to this bar three times and have had a great time on all occasions. Downside is that people smoke there. (Well...could be a plus if you smoke.) Even the bartenders have a cigarette every so often while they're pouring your beer. By the time you get home, you raunch of cigarettes and gotta shower before passing out in bed. I know it's an Arkansas thing, being able to smoke indoors...but I'd rather go home smelling as sweet as I had before going out that night. No one wants to snuggle with someone who smells like an ashtray, no?

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

Really nice atmosphere. Small bar area. Three seating areas. Nice vibe…read more Seems like they focus on seafood. We had a small seafood tower. Good oysters. Didn't love the crab, but not bad. Best thing I had was the dumplings. Order of six. Spicey kick.

$60 filet mignon was one of the toughest pieces of meat I've ever had. Was very disappointed in the…read morefood. Presentation is nice and fancy but that's about it.

A quick lunch while running errands on a Saturday and we stopped in at The Loca Luna. The place…read morelooks great, the service was fantastic. Lisa ordered a French Dip and I chose the Cuban. Both came with their ridiculously good house made kettle chips. Both sandwiches were delicious. Gracie offered a dessert menu but we declined, she brought us a couple of lemon shortcake to sample, so good. The place, the service, the food is all a great value from a long standing Little Rock restaurant. Thank you Gracie and Loca Luna for a fantastic lunch! We will be back.

We were so excited to try this place after the remodel. It did not disappoint…read more We had the burgers with French fries and they were delicious! The service was excellent and we loved the new decor! The desserts were excellent as well! Of note, we were a little curious given the one start review because of the crab cakes. I have to say we looked at the lunch menu and the dinner menu and both prices $24... what are the chances this guys was wrong about the price and left a nasty review...? Probably pretty high... don't let that discourage you and definitely go check this place out! We decided to ignore the bad review and are happy to report the place is awesome, the service is awesome, and definitely recommend making reservations because it's a popular spot!

Outstanding! We were a bit skeptical when we read the other reviews about this place as it sounded…read morealmost too good to be true. Well, I am happy to report that it IS true, that Petit & Keet is an outstanding restaurant. We made it in, in time for their terrific happy hour at the bar. Packed at 5:00 PM on a Tuesday (who woulda thunk that?) we were able to squeeze in and jump in on their goodies. The HH Menu was so appealing we would up just tasting several things; for starters, their signature frozen drink, the Peechy Keet, was absolutely phenomenal (it might also be because it was over 100 degrees outside). Not too sweet, nicely fruity and packing a punch. The Crudites was atypical with a larger assortment of veggies (including some tasty Sheshido peppers) and a really, unique and delish hummus. Next up; the Tuna Tostada. This could actually be my favorite item on the menu; sashimi grade tuna on a larger Tostada, perfectly marinated. Yummy. We topped things off with the Empanadas' that were also delectable; plenty of filling, not overly fried so as to be firm but chewable. I can't believe we wound up being stuffed, and sadly, it prevented us from diving into what looked like some wonderful entrees. Next time! A special note to the management; your bartender (sorry, her name escapes me, but she's in the pic with my wife and me) was as phenomenal as the food & drink (and the decor; sorry I hadn't mentioned that before, but it is a lovely space). She was everything (and more) for what someone behind the bar should be, an expert concotionist, professional, fun (and funny) and on top of everything at a packed bar/restaurant. Can you say "deserves a raise" with me? Also, loved the story of the place on the menu. It feels great to see a local place like Petit and Keet deliver top notch food, service and environment.

Food was amazing and service was equally as lovely. High…read morePoints: Duck Tostadas & Goat Cheese apps. Stand outs and very unique! Meatloaf was very good. Chocolate crème brûlée was one of the best I've had. The only miss was that two bottles of wine we selected were not available but truly a minor issue as service took care of us with great alternatives.