This is a delightful place to stay if you like historical hotels, which we do. Our room was large and beautifully furnished. Chris at the front desk was friendly and helpful. We felt that he really cared that we were there. Parking is convenient and free. We definitely got our money's worth here. They have only one fault-no elevator, so it is not handicapped accessible. read more

Bottom line-overpriced. Appetizer of fried tomatoes was good, but I got the 59 dollar filet and it lacked flavor. If I'm going to pay that much for a steak, it should knock my socks off. It didn't. Such a classy, old, neat building. The music didn't fit the implied ambiance of the building. Was totally distracting. Overall I very disappointing dining experience. read more

This is one of my favorite places to stay in Eureka, if not my favorite. From the location to the beautiful building, it is just the best. The employees are always friendly and helpful. We have stayed here many times and have never once had a complaint! read more

Check-in was in the restaurant. I couldn't use my code to get into my room. Frustrating. Lady gave the new code to my sister without me even being there. Noisy fan all night. No elevators so pack lightly. Housekeeping opened my door an hour before checkout and I was still in my undies - she apologized when I asked 'what time is check out?' Water was cold for the 'jacuzzi' tub by 9 a.m. so highly disappointed. For the 2 bills I paid to stay in this place I'd give it 3 out of 5 stars. Very clean and historic. read more

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I wasn't sure what to expect when we walked in to this hotel for dinner. It was late and most places were closed. The decor is very odd but the menu is worth the find. We ordered the crab cake. It was filled with giant chunks of fresh crab meat. The sauce on the side was very complimentary to the cake. The chicken was sous vide. The meat falls off the bone and tastes amazing. Juicy and flavorful! The dinner is also served with a loaf of bread with a side of butter. We were very pleasantly surprised! read more

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The chef is absolutely talented. Third time there and spectacular every time. Waiter was fantastic. A much visit place.

We booked a stay 2 months in advance of our stay. See confirmation. Called several times as well as messaged in days before our stay to confirm reservation, only to drive 4 hours and arrive to be told they did not have our reservation or any rooms as they were completely booked. Luckily, we were able to book a single night at a motel in town to spend our 28th wedding anniversary before we make the drive home tomorrow as absolutely everything is booked for the weekend. I have received no contact from hotel management concerning this or I would not post this here bit I feel like others will benefit from hearing of our bad experience. Next time I will trust my instincts; if a business doesn't regularly answer or return calls, be afraid! Update: we have received Messanger communications from the business that have been unprofessional and demeaning to say the least. I am absolutely speechless as we have never, ever had this kind of experience from any business in Eureka Springs or elsewhere for that matter. read more

The pictures we saw of the hotel were very nice. The common areas were nice and maintained. Our room was another story altogether. The room was sloppily painted. There were holes in the ceiling and walls where lights or switches used to be. Part of the ceiling fell in the tub. The in-room ice maker was inoperable. The front desk was not staffed during our stay. The location may be convenient, but don't waste your time or money staying there. I felt like I was scammed. read more

The Grand Taverne is a lovely restaurant, and the hotel staff is always very welcoming and helpful. The roast duckling here? Simply unbelievable. Completely perfect. Fucking unbelievable. Easy walking distance to all the shops and sights of downtown Eureka Springs, too! read more

The only reason this is a 2 instead of a 1 is because the manager gave us "what I thought" was a good rate for a 2 night stay ($250) on a Wednesday and Thursday night with a 1 day notice. Upon arrival, you're blown away. You walk into this 4 star dining room with decor that blew us away! That feeling went away within 10 minutes. As soon as you top the stairs to the second floor landing, you quickly realize that this is a just a restaurant, with beds upstairs. The immediate smell of urine was overpowering. I wrote it off as the musk you generally experience in older buildings at first, but after multiple trips through that hallway, it became apparent that the smell was definitely more like urine. Luckily the door to our room blocked the smell. I have dogs. Urine smells like urine. The room was weird (Room 205). You walk into what looks like a motel room out of a bad French movie. 1980's wallpaper, cabinetry, decor. The wood floors were very sticky. (We never walked barefoot once) The furniture was average. Heavily used and kind of dirty looking. Extremely bad water damage stains on ceiling. Loose popcorn and discoloration. The bathroom was strangely separate from the shower. The toilet-sink room had newer fixtures in it. The massive 1987 four person jacuzzi/shower room was slightly impressive, due to the skin-sheering water pressure and extraordinary air-conditioning. Careful stepping out of the tub. The marble is polished and slick as ice. On to the master-main bedroom. Complete different decor. Canopy style bed made out of fake wrought iron. The AC barely blew in that room. We slept HOT with the thermostat on 68. So did our daughter on the couch. But you could hang meat in the shower room. Explain that... haha. There were two big windows that looked out onto the balcony where they had stored a bunch of old food carts that were rusted up and some old broken patio furniture. Mix in cigarette butts and old planters. There was a 27" TV with cable in the bedroom, the living room ironically had a TV smaller than my Dell Laptop with cable. The food- I'm a chef. So I'm already a food snob before I open the menu. But I'm open minded and always hungry. The scallops w/risotto were perfect. The chicken pasta was great. The 22oz Ribeye, well, that deserves a review on its own. I eat steaks everywhere. We live in Central AR so if we want a decent price cut of beef, we'll hit the Butcher Shop. 30 bucks gets you 2 lbs of prime rib. And when I order a steak rare, I don't want medium, blue rare or well done. 130 degrees. That's it. I even told the waiter 130 degrees. It came out Medium Rare. I should have sent it back. No one would have known. We were the only patrons in the place. (8pm on a Wednesday) But I bit my lip, ate the steak, the 4 potatoes I got and a bite of broccoli. 50 bucks for a cut of meat that wasn't aged more than a few weeks. That left me pretty ticked, considering they advertise the chefs name on the sidewalk. Jeff something. The Grand Taverne Steak Sauce is a mixture of Country Bobs Steaksauce, with powdered cayenne pepper and a hint of mustard. It did not compliment the over cooked steak. The bread smelled fresh, but was microwaved. We asked for fresh bread and had a steaming loaf that scalded my hand as I cut into it, delivered within 1 minute. We didn't go to the bar. There wasn't anyone in there anyway and I didn't want to pay 14 bucks for a Bloody Mary. Overall, it's a pretty building. But that's about it. Theres a homeless mission in a church next door that shares the parking lot. The guy working there playing piano drove a green Honda that was parked in guest parking Thursday night until around 11pm. We had to wait for him to leave to park our car in the closest thing they have to handicapped accessible parking. The only other option is in the church/mission barely lit parking lot. I mentioned it to the ponytailed host/dude and he said "we don't have any handicapped spots and I can't just make him stop playing to move his car". He wasn't rude per say, but I could tell he could care less about my request. I should also mention that this establishment is not ADA friendly. No ramps to enter the building and only stairs to reach the rooms. They certainly couldn't accommodate someone who was chair bound. When we go back, we'll rent outside of town where the price drops, and just drive into town and grab a daily trolley pass. We will not revisit this establishment. *** I forgot to mention an envelope was left beside our bed to tip the cleaning staff, if we so chose *** read more

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We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the cuisine on a weeknight offseason, when we were practically the only diners in the lobby of the Grand Hotel. It bills itself as the oldest and largest hotel in town, but what drew us was the view of the chef wearing a toque, seen from the street through a picture window. I had the Arkansas "hawg" pork chop with scalloped potatoes, carrots and asparagus ($22). The chop was huge, tender and flavorful, with a red wine sauce and Dijon mustard provided at my request. It could not have been better. I recommend avoiding the frozen items on the menu including Walleye and scallops; the waitress knew what was frozen. Seeing your meal cooked in an open-air kitchen in front of you, and having such a flavorful pork chop made it worth every penny. There are not many restaurants open in Eureka Springs in the middle of winter, but I would eat here again even if dozens of alternatives had been available. read more

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If I could, I would give this place 4.5 stars. Short version: great food, somewhat joyless atmosphere. I had the half duckling which was immaculately plated and tasted wonderful. The accompanying sweet cabbage and rice added texture and additional flavor. Big thumbs up here. For dessert , I had the goat cheese cheesecake. Fantastic, and it was not too heavy. Overall, this is a higher-end restaurant, and the quality of the food justifies the price. What bothered me a bit was the somewhat dark, slightly overly stuffy feel of the place. To be fair, the clientele this place wants might demand that sort of feel. But for me, this place is turning out gorgeous, great tasting food, and it seems a bit of a shame that the vibe of the place lacks the joy the diner gets when enjoying her/his dinner. read more

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I got married at the Grand Central Resort last weekend, and all of my guests ate at the resort's restaurant afterwards. Everybody had nice things to say about the food and atmosphere, which relieved me greatly since I was the one that chose the restaurant. We were there on a Saturday night, so there was live piano. Great show by the gentleman from The Lovin' Spoonfuls (60s band) ... Would come back to sit around the piano and listen again, even if I had no plans to eat. However, the food. My husband and I ate the exact same thing: Seafood Bisque and the Pan Seared Scallops. Both were very good. The bisque wasn't thick or filling, so we still had room for our entree. It was very creamy and a perfect start to the meal. The scallops were cooked well and was served with a potato risotto and asparagus. Loved them both! I'm not a huge fan of asparagus, but I really enjoyed these. I'm not even sure they did anything special to them, but they were really bright green and tasty. I will absolutely go back in the future. Probably next year for our anniversary. And hopefully save room for dessert! read more

We ate here for our anniversary. Reservations are recommended. We were able to make them the day of. It felt like fine dining with a casual attitude which was awesome. The food was fabulous. We had the tuna for starters, the scallops and walleye for our entrees and finished with the goat cheese cheesecake. Our waitress was nice and easy going. Typical fine dining prices. They have live music which was at a comfortable volume. Perfect environment for our anniversary or any special occasion. read more

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New Years Eve ball was top-notch. The food was amazing! The waiters and waitresses busted their tails to make sure you were having a good experience and completely satisfied. We hope to come back soon! read more

Our dinner was amazing. My husband's steak was the best steak he has ever eaten. This is a place you must go while visiting Eureka Springs! read more

New ownership and it is awful. Tonight 7/2, Rude hostess right from the start. Got seated and after 10 minutes no water service, no silverware, no server. One of us got up to ask and they said They will inform the hostess stand. Well, they seated us in the first place. A two top was seated next to us and received silverware and water right away. We left. Manager yelled at me as we leaving for not putting my mask on IMMEDIATELY, I was raising it to my face. We loved this place prior to new ownership. NEVER again. read more

This place, omgosh, do not make the mistake and NOT stop here to eat! We will most likely stay here next time we come to Eureka. We came in for afternoon entertainment and to eat and we were not disappointed. The drinks are great! Well made. We had burgers, four different ones, and they were cooked perfectly with garnishments on the side. The place is clean, staff is amazing and friendly. We had sooooo much fun here. Don't pass it by! read more

Everything I had was delicious, I stared with the fried green tomatoes... yummy!!! I loved the grilled romaine and saved some for later but forgot it, I was not happy! I got the scallops and enjoyed every bite. I decided to bring my dessert home, frozen peanut butter and dark chocolate bark was delicious!! I will definitely be back!! read more

Don't stay here if you expect to get any sleep at night. The hotel is operating a nightclub on the first floor which played music so loud that our floor was vibrating and did not stop until 1:00 am. There is no one at the makeshift hall desk to complain to so we left notes. We walked downstairs to the nightclub and complained 2 times. We were introduced to the owner of the hotel during the day and told him that we paid a lot for the room in his hotel and were not able to sleep due to his nightclub music and he denied that any music was being played and walked away from us. That night the music started again at 10 pm. read more

As a 'local', it's continually astounded me that the Grand Taverne doesn't get more press or better reviews. I'm almost hesitant to write this review because I don't want it to become crowded, but... Grand Taverne is by far the best restaurant in town and it may be the best in the surrounding states as well. Chef Dave is consistently at the top of his game with the menu (You can't go wrong, though the scallops, duck, steak, asparagus soup and goat cheese cheesecake are my favs), but he keeps it interesting with fun new specials that are always worth the experiment. The owners, Linda and Lynn (whose names I hope I am spelling correctly), are some of the kindest people in the world and the servers couldn't be more friendly. The atmosphere is both classy and comfortable- the kitchen is visible from the street and almost as entertaining as the meal itself. The prices are not low, but they are well worth it and more affordable than many other Eureka options that have far poorer food yet incomprehensibly good reviews and foot traffic. On any night you come, you'll find locals enjoying the best meal in town and on many nights you'll also find live music either on guitar or piano... In my humble opinion, Jerry Ester plays Elton John better than the composer. I cannot recommend Grand Tavern enough. read more

What a great place, the food was amazing, who would have thought Eureka Springs would such a hidden gem restaurant. The Hog Chops were outstanding. I was amazed that this place was so dead on a Friday night, this place should be packed with the romantic evening couples crowd looking for a great meal. I will definitely be back. read more

Great find! Happy with our first stay. Family and daughters's friend stayed for two nights. Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Adorable period decor. Loved the balcony. I would highly recommend the top floor so you are not able to hear anyone walking on the creaking floors above you. read more

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Reviewing spa only. Did not stay here. Called in the morning to book appointment for the afternoon. Drove from Rogers. Got there about ten minutes before appointment. There are two of us, we both went for the royale. It was a good experience - massage was just right, the wrap, scrub, and soak left me hydrated and relaxed. The masseuses are kind and friendly. The decor is dated - my eyes were closed practically the entire time, therefore, it is not a factor for me. As long as it is clean - it was. read more

A diamond in the Ozarks? Had a great meal here while on business! Local Flavor was the go to and was closed so we had to venture and try something new. We split a bunch of appetizers (the best was definitely the scallops). I had the salmon and pistachio sauce which was great and others had the flat iron steak and duck and all were pleased. We tried all the desserts (our fave was the goat cheese cheesecake). Overall a great experience with unique ambiance and good service. If I find myself in the Ozarks again, I will be frequenting the Grand Taverne! read more

We had Thanksgiving lunch at the restaurant. It was an incredible meal. The turkey inside the puff pastry was one of the most delicious and unique dishes I've ever had. read more

Great food but the wait service was under staffed. Regardless they worked thier butts off to ensure evryone was taken care of! Would go again but not as hungry as to be at ease with wait. read more

Stayed here for our anniversary and we love it! We will never stay at another hotel again. Everyone is very friendly. We enjoyed the couples massage. We arrived to Eurkea early and they allowed us to go ahead and check in. The rooms are very spacious compared to others in town. We stayed in the Parlor Suite and there was more than enough room for the 2 of us. It's also very nice to have parking right outside the hotel for a change. read more

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Ok..we had a "nice" dinner but my concern is ANY place that puts "Kobe Beef" ($55) on their menu worse one that actually claims it's imported from Japan which is ILLEGAL! This weekend they were also selling what they claimed was some "rare fish" costing $45 a plate but given the Kobe Beef claim I wasn't comfortable trusting anything they were selling and passed on that. Heck, I started to question if the crab I got on my filet oscar wasn't really any number of the cheap crab substitutes! It was disappointing to say the least and almost made my walk about as soon as I saw this completely false claim on the menu. Disappointing at best a scam at worse! read more

Grand Taverne has all the potential of a five-star dining experience. Unfortunately, that didn't happen for us. We went for the Thanksgiving dinner while spending a couple days in Eureka Springs. I know if I lived in or around Eureka Springs, I'd be at Grand Taverne often. It's our kind of place. Since my mother always gave me the proverbial admonition that, "If you can't say anything good . . ." So let me tell you the good. Grand Taverne is a great restaurant venue. Located in the 1880s Grand Central Hotel in the heart of Eureka Springs, it's the kind of restaurant that invites its diners to spend time enjoying outstanding spirits and food. The waiters and bartenders are wonderful. Our waiter was prompt, attentive, informative and cheerful. I never saw the bartender but she/he made the best Manhattan I've ever had. What a way to start dinner! The pumpkin cheesecake provided the perfect ending. That pecan and bourbon (I'm guessing) sauce was sheer decadence. Yum! And now, since I rarely followed Mom's advice, I'll tell you that parts of the meal that came between the Manhattan and cheesecake left me underwhelmed. The biggest disappointment was the turkey confit and dressing roasted in a phyllo envelope. It was just too dry to enjoy. Friends who ate later told us they kept asking for more gravy just to add some moisture to the compilation. Additionally, the mashed potatoes and gravy had all the flavor of instant spuds and packaged gravy. The slice of ham and sweet potatoes saved the meal. Thanksgiving dinner in a classic setting doesn't warrant a folk rocker. A little Gershwin and Porter on the grand would pair much better with the occasion. There was a prime rib option. Maybe I should have taken that. Anyway . . . The price of $38 each was about right. No complaints on price. I also understand that preparing enormous amounts of food for a big crowd has its challenges. Our first excursion to Eureka Springs, but we decided even before we left there would be many returns. I'm looking forward to catching Grand Taverne on a "normal" evening. I'm sure they'll earn that fifth star. read more

Simply amazing. My wife and I are celebrating our 30th anniversary and this is the place! She ordered the grilled filet and I the stuffed portobello. Sorry I didn't think to take a picture before we ate it all up. Our server Mark was very friendly yet professional. Five stars for service, quality and presentation. read more

Stopped for lunch while walking around town. Nice atmosphere and very good food. I had a portobello mushroom sandwich that was amazing. Their house-made pickles are spicy and flavorful. Very good time. read more

Amazing!!! First off two restaurant attempts prior to even knowing about this place were a total disaster. We showed up here at 9 p.m. on a Saturday and they took us in and sat us down right away. At that point I just wanted something to eat so I was a little annoyed. Not at Grand Central Hotel but rather at Rogue Manor. I digress. Our server was excellent and our food was great. We got the tomahawk style steak and the sides were delicious. I will be going back next time I'm in town. read more

You can not go wrong with staying at the Grand!! The rooms are beautiful the beds are comfortable!! And the staff upstairs in the hotel is by far the best I have ever had the privilege of working with!! Big shout out to Erica and Tresa the house keeping staff! They were vary detailed and attentive! I will Definitely be staying here again! read more

Grand Taverne is the best restaurant in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, hands down and one of the best in the entire state! Their appetizers are wonderful. The pan seared scallops and the pan seared crab cake are truly delicious. Who knew such outstanding seafood could be found in Eureka Springs. The seafood bisque is also outstanding! I have it every time I dine here, with one exception. They once served an asparagus cream soup that was outstanding. As far the entrees, they are incredible! This week, I had the classic preparation of young duckling. It was quite good. My wife had the grilled beef filet with oscar sauce, which was also phenomenal. Can't wait to try out other items on the menu. It all looked so good. For dessert, they only had three selections, a vanilla creme brûlée, a cheese cake, and a chocolate tort. We tried the cheese cake and the creme brûlée and again, they were fantastic. There is no need to offer 10-12 desserts. Find the three or four you are good at and perfect them. That is what the Grand Taverne has done. The service was also OUTSTANDING! From the moment we walked in the door, we were made to feel very welcome. Our hostess was very accommodating. Our server was also very hard working without hovering, knowledgeable of the menu and the wine, and very upbeat and polite. You won't find a better wait staff anywhere in Arkansas. And the bar tender pours an excellent cocktail as well. The atmosphere is great and the price is reasonable. All and all, just a great restaurant. The chef, David Gilderson, works magic at the Grand Taverne! Again, this is by far the best restaurant in Eureka Springs. I definitely recommend you check this place out! read more

This was our 4th stay at the Grand Central Hotel. We like it's intimacy/small size, location, historical significance, restaurant (which we've eaten at several times but not on this trip) and Victorian decoration and detail. In the past we've always had a comfortable stay here ... but this time was different. Upon our return to St. Louis (a day following our departure from Eureka Springs), both my wife and I noticed multiple bite marks on our respective backs (very small, very itchy). Upon further research, they appeared to be bed bug bites. My wife called the hotel to advise of our situation and was (arrogantly) advised by the management that this could never happen at this hotel (given the precautions they take). No concern for the issue or for our welfare, and certainly no apologies ... just an arrogant denial. Very disappointing because we really enjoyed this hotel. read more

This hotel has much flair and our room was bigger than many apartments. The restaurant is to die for, just fabulous! Is the hotel old? Yes, but it's part of the charm and has an Old West vibe. If you want a unique experience with vintage charm, this is your place. read more

Great ambiance, excellent food, and attentive servers-like Scott. The bread is warm and sweet. Lovely, lovely atmosphere and elegant dining. read more

Update from our previous post....the experience was JUST as we expected...the wait staff was excellent, courteous, and knowledgable as u would expect. I ordered the salmon...which was excellent. My wife..again ordered the hog chop ..which arrived a bit undercooked. They prepared her another dish entirely...which was cooked to perfection the second time. Waiter Rio..as good as they come! It may b another year until I get to come back.....but we will find our way back again!....thanks yelp for the free dessert! No loud piano player tonight....hence 5 stars instead of 4 read more

There has been a terrible departure of Chef Gilderson, the Master and creator of all the rave reviews before May 2015. I agree with the excellence of food prior to May but my wife and I went there last Thursday as a treat for her end of school semester. We both ordered the specialty known as Parmesan-encrusted Tilapia that our guest two years ago raved as "the best fish of my life". What was delivered our last trip was something not even vaguely resembling anything "good" or "best" but a thickly drenched fish filet in some tasteless cornmeal batter that was scorched a deep brown from a deep fryer. When our waitress came we told her of our disappointments in the complete meal, going so far as reciting the recipe of Chef Gilderson's superior version. The waitress told us the chef was no longer there but at a competing restaurant across town. So, beware all the reviews prior to May 3015 and keep in mind the genius and mastery of foods has left the building. Rename "Grande TAVERNE" to "not so grande TAVERNE". So sad!! read more