C'mon, in Arkansas, one must stop at every place with pork in the name! This was a late…read morelunch/early dinner. Famished was an understatement. This place was easy to find and it has plenty of parking! Inside, it seemed smaller with an old time saloon feel. The service was some of the best ever! Seriously! The co-star was the food. WOW! One of the Great Burgers! (look at the photo as you can taste it)!

Really enjoyed our food. Tried the smoked wings which were delicious and juicy and meaty. The…read morecheesesteak was also good and so was the pulled pork sandwich. Mom tried the baked beans and was impressed by them. Service was good and quick, we went on a holiday Monday so it was pretty empty when we went. The sandwiches don't come with sides but we ordered the sweet potato fries and salad. More expensive than you would expect for eureka springs but was delicious food.

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.

The food was amazing. We had an onion burger and a Pauly's Royale. We shared an order of French…read morefries. It was a weekday. Service was exceptional. The atmosphere felt retro to me. We will definitely be back!!!

I'd give 10 stars if I could! I don't even like burgers or fries weird I know. So fresh and…read moredelicious. Cute patio too. They also have gelato but we were stuffed from lunch!

Food perfectly prepared. Flavorful hot and juicy . Service was excellent. We sat outside on the…read moreterrace so it was a climb for him . Ambiance was mixed because it was hot and there was a very loud fan but we enjoyed it . Get a reservation so you won't have to wait . Big stair to get into Resturant -/ no elevator . Full bar

Server and food were good. We had the brisket burger and it was flavorful…read more I do think they could use a few more staff members to help out. Good vibes overall!

This is the quintessential Ozarks comfort food restaurant! It has the ambiance and feel of the…read moreOzarks even though it's owned and run by fellow Oklahomans! The chicken fried steak is the best. Not greasy. Huge! The gravy is on point. We tried the cream cheese corn and I'd have to say that I thought the green beans are better. The onion rings are incredible! The mashed potatoes are very good. The service is good. The only issue we had was that we had ordered a side order of onion rings. When a huge basket came out, I asked if this was the side order and the waitress quickly commented that she had put it in as a side order but that they sent a whole order. She said she would adjust it but when she brought the check she said that she took off 10%. Quickly doing the math, the basket we were charged for was $11 while the side order is $5. 10% didn't come close and we barely made a dent in the basket of delicious rings. The live music was nice but they might need to tell the entertainer that it isn't meant to be a show, just background. He doesn't need to be the center of everyone's meal. Local Flavor is a must try! You won't be disappointed.

Reservations are definitely recommended for brunch--we almost missed out but managed to snag a…read morelast-minute table. Service was average. The spinach artichoke dip was a standout, and my pan-seared salmon was flavorful with perfectly cooked, well-seasoned asparagus. My husband ordered the cold-smoked salmon Benedict, which was solid, but the breakfast potatoes were a letdown: overly fried, greasy, and rock hard.

Ambience is lovely. Great view down the main street. We were there in mid May, so off-season. Got…read moreseated quickly. Server was very nice. Food was just so-so. I ordered the fried green tomato sandwich. Lacked a lot of flavor. My husband got the Philly steak, which was OK. Onion rings however, were delicious.

We stopped in for an afternoon drink and sat on the balcony. Such a great vibe, especially as there…read morewas a musician playing his heart out. Although we only wanted a drink, we couldn't resist ordering the hummus appetizer. The service was good as usual.

The food was delicious. I had the country fried steak (10/10) and my fiancé had the carne asada…read morefries. (9/10) My fiancé mentioned she would have preferred to get nachos instead of fries next time, but she raved about how flavorful the rest of the dish was. Service was quick and attentive. Vibe was laid back overall.

Had a good meal with the family yesterday. We started with an artichoke and spinach dip and some…read moreloaded fries for appetizers. There were four adults and three kids under 5 in our party and our waitress was attentive and friendly. For entrees, three of us had burgers and one had a burrito. We ate well and left satisfied. Fountain drinks were food and were kept topped off. The place is a little dark, lots of wood. Restroooms were clean.

The service was good overall, just a bit slow. I got the fajita bowl, which I highly recommend. It…read morehas an indoor and outdoor area, and both are a good vibe. Something to consider if going is that there's not really free parking around (or at least I didn't see any), so be prepared if you're like me and are not familiar with the area.

I don't know how they have such a high rating …read more.. Entering the restaurant after following the signs upstairs the place is dingy and deserted. Not a person insight .. very awkward, after playing the game of HELLLOOO IS ANYONE THERE.. someone comes into view and we have a seat. I wish we would've left .. after seeing the place I really didn't want to eat there but the kids were hungry to we stayed. We ordered the street tacos , & kids ordered a southwest salad , Mac & cheese , and chicken strips with fries. The beans that came with the tacos were the weirdest beans I've ever had - they were a watery texture. Pro was the price for a family of five was pretty inexpensive. The bill was around $50. Definitely won't return.

Found this restaurant after the Passion Play Trail Run and had a tremendous experience !!! Staff…read moreis friendly and the food was amazing. My wife and I shared the Base Camp breakfast and it was plenty for the two of us ! My wife enjoyed a mimosa and I had an ice cold breakfast beer ! Great vibes and relaxed atmosphere !!!! Shawn & Kyndell Rea

We've been here number times for dinner. They recently changed to breakfast/lunch only. I'm…read moredisappointed with this. Tried them for lunch and not as impressed as I was for dinners. Philly was super salty & lacking the layers of good melted cheese- I didn't even eat half. Service was good. Tea was good. They need something unique on the menu!!! We love the calm atmosphere and outdoor seating is nice. We will try again because we know the potential since we were blown away at dinners previously.

AMAZING!!!! Highly recommend the pork chop and salmon. The host/owner? was very accommodating. Even…read morethough reservations are required, you should definitely make one!

The pork chop was incredibly delicious and tender, cooked to perfection. I also thoroughly enjoyed…read morethe grilled portobello mushrooms, which were flavorful with goat cheese and balsamic sauce. The service was outstanding, and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. One thing I especially appreciated was the atmosphere. The music was at a comfortable volume, allowing for easy conversation. The restaurant has a unique and memorable vibe, with large rock walls that create a cave-like ambiance. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Eureka Springs. It's a dining experience well worth having!