I recently tried this hidden gem located at the Arkansas State Fairgrounds and glad I did. The food…read moreis delicious and the staff is very friendly. I had turkey neck, Mac and cheese, and cabbage and it was so delicious that I clean the entire plate. The menu varied each day they open so check out their Facebook page to see what their daily specials are before you go. Also, there's plenty of tables to eat for those who have a large party and want to try this soul food heaven place. I definitely recommend this hidden gem for those looking for a true soul food meal in the Little Rock area.

This is a little restaurant I found I assume it's been around here a while, but I didn't know about…read moreit. It's in the fairgrounds in Little Rock. I had a little trouble finding it because I didn't expect it to be inside the fairgrounds but it is and it's clean place large building really good food really generous helpings. It's like a mead and two sides of a choice of roll cornbread and and a drink I got an extra side and a glass of sweet tea and a roll and it cost me $24. It's not full service. She walked through a line and they put the food in your plate. I thought that was pretty expensive. I could've got a nice buffet or kind of a decent steak for that much so unfortunately, I don't think I'll be back. That's just too much for me for one plate of food.

Very good food. Clean dining area and restroom. Service was good. Many options to choose from and…read morelarge portions. We ordered the baked chicken and chicken and dumplings with sides. We'll be back.

The food was excellent. I eat there every time I'm in that area. I I recommend that restaurant to…read moreanyone passing through or want good soul food.

Really enjoyed every option I tried. My favorite are the baked or grilled pork chops. Very…read moreseasoned, great portion and the best I've had in Arkansas

Oxtail so good and tender yum also the greens and yams don't forget the southern corn breadread more

We stopped here once on our way to Charleston, SC just to try it. OMGosh!! It was soooo good I…read morecouldn't believe how good the food tasted. The people are so nice and make you feel at home with them. Now we look for an excuse to stop on the way to or on the way back from wherever we go that takes us past this area! Not much ambiance honestly, but who cares when the food is so great!!!

Relocated from Atlanta and been looking for some great soul food. Especially on Sunday …read more We went about 12:30 on Sunday, not the best idea due to the long line but well worth the wait (about 30 minutes). I recommend getting there when they open. The customer service was top notch. They apologized for the wait, explained more food was being prepared and overall nice vibe. We ordered several plates(fried chicken, fried pork chops, cabbage, greens, Mac n cheese, great northern beans, dressing, black eyed peas, pinto beans, etc). Everything was seasoned well and very tasty. Oh and the portion sizes are amazing. You must try the banana pudding. Woohoo. We will return.

Decided to drop by xperience for a late night bite and it definitely was just that, an experience!!…read more As soon as I got in the door I was welcomed to the dopest vibe! RnB music was playing, vibrant decor everywhere, and some seriously unforgettable artwork on the wall. It's definitely giving cocktail lounge with soul! I can definitely see me vibing with some friends here. I ordered the Philly eggroll and it was good!!! All the flavors paired well with each other, the only downside to this was it was a little greasy. The other foods the serve sound amazing and I can tell by the menu that they serve a lot of rich food, this is probably not the best place to go if you're looking to eat healthy ijs. Some of their plates are way overpriced and not worth spending the money on in my opinion, since you can get the same thing for cheaper at other southern restaurants.

My wife and I have tried this restaurant three different times over the years because we genuinely…read morewant to support minority-owned businesses in our community. The first visit was very loud and the food was slightly below average, but we gave grace since they were new at the time. The second visit, we waited about 10 minutes and no one came to take our order, so we left and assumed it may have been a staffing issue. Today we decided to give it another try. We were seated almost immediately, which was great. However, after waiting about 15 minutes without anyone coming to take our order, we left again. We were really looking forward to trying the Philly steak egg roll, lamb waffle, and chicken pot stickers, so that was disappointing. We truly want this place to succeed, but consistency in service is important. Hopefully this feedback helps, and maybe we'll try again in the future.

Very good chicken and the green tomatoes are delicious Good…read morebanana pudding too This is just as good as the Nashville joints

This was my first time going to Gus's and it did not disappoint! Everything was delicious! The Mac…read more'n cheese was out of this world. It was so cheesy and creamy. I wished I'd had a large bowl of it. Everything was served hot and fresh. The service was top notch. Our server was friendly and attentive. Loved the atmosphere overall and will definitely be back.

Okay, so I'm back in LR giving this spot another try, and DAMN I'm happy I did. I clearly just…read moreordered the wrong thing, because this time around they knocked it out of the park! This time around I asked the girl at the counter what her favorite dish was and she said, "shrimp kabobs." I was sold. SO GLAD I LISTENED!!!! These are THE most flavorful kabobs I've ever had, and they are accompanied by some of the best rice and beans I've ever had. I was fully expecting beans and rice Mexican-style since the place is owned-operated by mi gente, but it was a more Cajun-style brand and rice. These beans and rice are so damn good. I just can't. These kabobs are perfectly seasoned with fresh lemons, tomatoes, onions, and zucchini. It's is CLEAR they make these to order, so when you get it expect a wait...that will be well worth it. Yeah, I take back my last review. You don't come to a place like this in central Arkansas and order oysters. That was dumb. This, however, is the best decision I've made this trip. Hands down.

Eight years since my last visit to Little Rock, and The Flying Fish was at the top of my list. Some…read moreplaces you wonder if it will still be the same. Flying Fish hasn't missed a beat. The setup tells you everything you need to know before eating: paper towel roll on the table, hot sauce lineup, Lance saltines, and a soundtrack of Lightin' Hopkins and Son House fill the room. The chairs look like they escaped from a 1950s diner and that's how everyone likes it. The catfish is the real deal -- cornmeal-crusted, perfectly seasoned, tender inside with just the right snap on the outside. The shrimp are butterflied, large, perfectly breaded, and fried with the same care. Hush puppies that are neither greasy nor dense, which sounds simple until you realize how rarely anyone gets it right. There's a New Orleans soul to this place, and some Memphis too, but nothing precious about it. No one here is performing. Farmers, families, folks still in their work clothes. The people who cook this food grew up eating it every Sunday at grandma's table, and it shows in every basket. If mudbugs are still on the menu when you visit, don't overthink it. Order them. The Flying Fish isn't trying to be anything. That's exactly why it's everything.

My wife and I had a great experience at Cary's Grill & Bar. We started with a few drinks -- I had…read morewater and my wife ordered a Watermelon Lemon Drop. She said it was one of the best cocktails she's ever had, which is very high praise coming from her. The food was just as good. I ordered the catfish with green beans and yams, and my wife had the hamburger steak with green beans and mashed potatoes. Everything was delicious and well prepared. We're already looking forward to coming back very soon. 10/10 experience.

Went to Cary's today for lunch with the kids. Restaurant was empty as we waited by the Wait to be…read moreseated sign only for someone to finally come up to us to say "sit wherever you like," I was craving a club sandwich so I ordered one right away and said we'd order something else after checking the menu. Our server didn't come back until the sandwich came out so we had to wait a while between items. The club was good, a little disheveled and fell apart but it was tasty enough. I heard they had good chicken spaghetti and it's even one of the main menu items they advertise but apparently they only sell the dish on Wednesdays. I don't know, I feel like if I was the owner I'd want my most popular menu items to be available more frequently than one random day in the middle of the week. Since we couldn't get the chx spaghetti we went with the chicken fried chicken. It was smaller than I expected for the price but I thought it tasted good with a nice crunchy breading. Mac and cheese disappointed with not much cheese to speak of and could have used more seasonings. (It really didn't have a flavor.) Green beans were the best part of the meal, bursting with sharp peppery vinegar spices. My son drank the juice left in the bowl! Roll it came with was store bought and stale. No butter, and was room temperature. The server was pleasant but like the food he serves he was lacking any zip or zing. No greeting, no pleasantries. The bill was 35 dollars without tip for a club sandwich, chx fried chx plate and a Dr Pepper. More than I expected. I wanted a receipt but the server never came back after he left the card reader. We waited for him for a while, got tired and just left. Overall my daughter described our meal as standard cafeteria food. I mostly agreed. The decor is cool, with a vibe that you're outside while inside, and the story of the restaurant and its name is inspired, but the portions, presentation and price all could use some work.