Five stars for Sparky's Roadhouse Cafe! The service was fantastic from start to finish. Everyone…read morewas friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Great service can turn a meal into an experience, and Sparky's absolutely nailed it. We'll definitely be back!

Sometimes the Memory Is Better Left Alone: A Disappointing Return to Sparky's Roadhouse…read more I remembered Sparky's Roadhouse as a place of great burgers, familiar surroundings, and happy family memories. When I finally returned to the Eureka Springs restaurant after many years away, I expected to rediscover that same experience. Instead, the visit quickly showed me how far the Sparky's of today seemed to have fallen from the one I had cherished. After many years away, my wife and I recently had the opportunity to return to Sparky's. I was genuinely excited about it. I remembered the restaurant as a fun, casual Eureka Springs favorite with great burgers, a unique atmosphere, and the kind of personality that made you look forward to coming back. Unfortunately, the Sparky's I visited this time bore very little resemblance to the restaurant I remembered. The disappointment started with the menu. The selection seemed diminished from what I remembered, and what was once an easy decision because so many things sounded good became a struggle to find something that interested me. I ultimately went with a burger, thinking that at least I could revisit one of the things I remembered and loved most about Sparky's. That nostalgia disappeared when the burger arrived. The burger seemed surprisingly small compared with what I remembered from years ago. More importantly, it simply wasn't very good. I would describe it as mediocre at best. It wasn't necessarily the worst burger I've ever had, but that almost made the experience more disappointing. This was Sparky's, a place where I remembered the burgers being something worth talking about. What I received this time was forgettable and nothing like the burgers that had helped make the restaurant a favorite of mine and my family years ago. The service unfortunately did nothing to improve the experience. On this visit, I found it inattentive and frustrating to the point that I would describe it as dismissive at best. A restaurant can sometimes overcome an average meal through friendly, attentive service and genuine hospitality. That wasn't my experience here. Even more concerning to me was the condition of the restaurant itself. During our visit, the seating and countertops appeared dirty, and there were numerous flies throughout the interior dining area. The overall environment simply did not give me the impression of the cleanliness and attention to detail I expect from a restaurant. One of the food items also did not taste right to me, which, combined with what I was observing around the dining area, made it difficult to enjoy the meal. I recognize that restaurants change. Menus evolve, ownership and employees may change, costs increase, and the restaurant industry has faced challenges that didn't exist years ago. I also understand that a single visit represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect every customer's experience or every day of operation. But that doesn't change the disappointment of this particular visit. I returned to Sparky's hoping to reconnect with a place tied to some of my family's happiest memories. Instead, the meal, service, and condition of the restaurant made it clear that the Sparky's I remembered exists only in the past. Nostalgia had preserved it perfectly, but returning replaced that warm memory with disappointment. For that reason, I won't be returning... not because the past meant nothing, but because it meant too much to risk revisiting it again. Sometimes the best way to preserve a cherished memory is to leave it where it belongs: in the past.

First, the good. My son enjoyed 2 generous trips to the salad bar. Crispy fresh greens, tasty salad…read moredressing, variety of options. Possum pie was a major yummy. Our waitress was sweet. Thumbs up to Gift Shop!!! The bad is hard for me as I have always enjoyed Myrtie Mae's. Perhaps I'll go again and get something grilled. My fish had more coating than fish and then deep fried. Lots of flies around which is likely due to how the door operates. Annoying just the same. Of course I'll go back! They have too many offerings for me to judge just one plate!

Myrtie Mae's is located inside the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, AR…read more My daughters and I dined there for supper on July 23, 2025, then we ordered breakfast to go the following morning. Our order: 1 Jack Daniels & Coke = $6.00 2 Kids Juice = $3.98 2 Mac & Cheese = $13.98 (my daughter had two servings) 1 Kids Grilled Cheese = $5.79 1 Patty Melt = $9.99 1 Slice Possum Pie = $3.99 Service was on the slow side both times. The food is reminiscent of Cracker Barrel. The ambiance is similar too, although, Mae's has many old photos of historic Eureka Springs which I adored. We all shared a piece of possum pie which is a famous layered dessert of Arkansas. I'd never had it, but was dying to try it. Highly recommend. The sweet two little old ladies beside us asked about it... There is a small gift shop with local items on display such as jewelry, books, and several foods in jars. Not sure if I'm a raving fan just yet, but it's a good go-to restaurant if everything else is crowded. They do close a bit early, though. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4

This was a pleasant stop before the long drive home. The diner has plenty of character, with…read morevintage décor and old gas station memorabilia creating a fun atmosphere. Service was warm and welcoming from both the host and our server. Everything was cooked fresh to order, so there was a bit of a wait. I had the Early Riser. The scrambled eggs were light and not overloaded with butter. The biscuit and gravy arrived lukewarm and could've used more gravy, while the breakfast potatoes were my least favorite--mostly burnt without being crispy. Not a perfect breakfast, but a satisfying meal before hitting the road.

Delicious food, reasonable prices, and very friendly staff. Everything we tried was yummy! The…read moreapple french toast was delicious, and the biscuits and gravy were absolutely massive and tasty. Highly recommend if you're in the area!

The food, The Prices, The Service, And the servers were amazing and so nice I felt like I had known…read morethem for so long. It is also such a cute little place

Located in a little nook of a building in the corner of where the Main Street turns, at the top of…read morea hill, you might just walk right past the Eureka Grill...but don't do it! With daily lunch specials, indoor and outdoor seating, and an array of beverages available you will not leave disappointed. Oh, and don't forget to try one of their home made cookies!!

great food & great music! they play records in the cafe that they sell in the record shop. very…read morenice ambient record shop & cafe meshed into one right in the heart of main street. it's warm in the store in july. if you're a music lover & don't mind waiting 25 minutes for two small portion lunches you will have an amazing experience! our food was done just in time of us being finished shopping. it's a little confusing when you go for the first time as a customer but we were serviced well & promptly by a small staff. overall 4/5 star experience!

B-Side Cafe (located inside Mojo's Records) was a great spot for a quick lunch during our first…read moretrip to Eureka Springs. We arrived around noon on a beautiful summer Friday, and it wasn't busy at all- we ordered at the counter right away and found a spot on their vibrant pack patio. I had the Meatball Grinder- it was my first time having a meatball sub on focaccia and I really enjoyed the crunchiness of the bread. My bf had their Caprese sandwich and liked his choice as well. After eating, we poked around their records for a bit and found a couple to add to our collection. All the employees we interacted with were helpful and friendly. Definitely want to try the Gold Dust Glizzy next time we visit!

Really really good food. I was skeptical at first because I'm not from around the area and didn't…read moreknow what to expect. But the food was delicious and I'm coming back next time we visit Table Rock! Everyone was very nice too.

Great food, great people. Food is always perfect and staff very friendly! We are always eating here.read more

BEEF…read more It has a lot of beef & beef related products. It also has a cow auction. It has pretty good burgers, I have only been here once a while ago, but it's a good place worth checking out. Yeah that's about it, it's also got a lot of good bbq sauces. (Try the Carolina tangy gold, that stuff is fire.) ight that's it.

We walked in & completely ignored. We were a inconvenience to them not a customer. Service was none…read more& we left after near 15 minutes. Not one staff person came over. WB

The food is just like your Grandma made! The fried chicken and catfish are great! Made to order…read more The homemade onion rings also a favorite. Hubby loves burgers too.