Tamale was dry and cold. The chili wasn't edible. Greek salad was ok. Thai salad with salmon was ok but the fish was fishy. The lasagna was OK. The cheese pizza was OK but dry. The best thing was the tomato basil soup, which was awesome. Our server was excellent. read more

Wow! My first time here and am impressed with the quality of the food. Friendly people, comfortable space, easy parking, and great food. I'll be back! read more

Izzy's - Veggie sandwich and black beans soup. - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Their tamales are Americanized but absolutely delicious. The cheese dip that comes with the beef tamale platter is some of my favorite cheese dip in the state. I would remark on the rest of the food (that my friends rave about) but tamales are all I ever get since they're that solid. The service is always great and the ambiance is... well, it's family friendly. Lots of quirky paintings for sale hanging up. read more

Izzy's - Beef tamale platter - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Tamales are the best around. Cheese dip makes this a destination for my wife and I. Very creative menu - and service is spot on

Food is good but nearly good enough for the price. Consistently one of our family's largest bills out.

What can't this restaurant do? It's a great sit down for lunch or dinner and the staff is great. It's a very healthy option and a nice time read more

A unique restaurant with everything from simple salads to elegant steaks and everything in between. Highly recommend the salmon lite plate. You won't find better anywhere. Service is excellent,friendly and second to none. Perfect date night spot read more

The service was gods for the most part. However the food wasn't. We had cheese dip...very delicious and perfectly hot. We got burgers. They were dry and tasteless. We ordered their "Izzy's All American" dessert. The brownie was obviously old as it was super dry and tasted like...an old brownie. My grandbaby ate the whipped cream, but left the rest. Their menu states they serve their brownie with Yarnell's ice cream...I don't think it was. I told the server the brownie was dry and he said he would tell "him", but didn't offer to take it off the bill. Lastly, it was me and my 7 year old. I think the server should have let me know the fries didn't come with the burger. Izzy's is overpriced. The ambiance is nice. However, it was pretty cold in the restaurant. Almost all the patrons had their coats on. read more

Service was good but the vegan options didn't live up to what was advertised on the menu. I had the veggie burger and fries and it was delicious. And there was some pretty neat artwork on the walls and tables. read more

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Few restaurants have quinoa on the menu. That's an item I Love. I ordered the kale & quinoa salad. How disappointing. I couldn't find the quinoa. It would be like ordering a chef's salad with 1 teaspoon each of all other ingredients listed. Raw uncooked kale is all you'll get. read more

A little pricey, the food was pedestrian, it did not blow my mind with flavor, considering the long drive from Bryant to there.

The food was so good we ate it before thinking to take a picture. We ordered the veggie burger and a brick oven pizza. Both were fantastic! Service was great and the place is very clean. Lots of wonderful art work to enjoy too. Next time we're in town we'll be back. read more

We choose Izzy's mainly for their gluten free options. The gluten free and other items we ordered were excellent. The number of available menu items was a nice set of varied options. It was a nice way to take a break from pre-Thanksgiving shopping. read more

We had a wonderful Friday night mel in this cozy spot . The yummu velveeta rotel cheese dip an Arkansas staple was on point . As an appetizer . Hubby had the grilled chicken salad and I tried the old style chili covered tamales with shredded cheese and a side of lettuce . Both entrees were ample and tasty . A raspberry cheesecake pie with walnut crust was delicious . No wait what soever food to table was 7 minutes tops . Jeremey made the meal so pleasant with his attentiveness . A favorite go to place . read more

Stopped here after hiking in the pinnacle mountain state park. They had lots of options and the food was decent. Nothing to rave about but no major complaints either. Service was great. read more

What a wonderful experience. The place reminds me of Lord of the Flies (in a good way) since the entire team from there servers to the cashier all appear to be High school kids! Rustic, family owned, unique home made feel to the food are key features. I've tried the Asian salad which is not bad and is fresh and aromatic. The vegetable Tamales are my favorite snack. The Pesto shrimp past is also delicious and filling (even the lunch portion) They have souvenirs you can buy I clouding honey pots, T shirts etc. Closed on Sunday evenings. read more

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Izzy's is one of the most consistent, solid restaurants in Little Rock--serving a range of American staples that don't narrow to only fried or cheesy or meat-based options. Something here for a healthful or plant-based eater and someone who wants something heavier. I've had one of each section from their menu - pizza, sandwich, salad, tamales, the protein+veggie plates, and the pasta. All were so good. Nothing is exceptionally unique or innovative and yet, everything is just done well. One of my favorites here is the shrimp garden pasta and I get a side salad. The little things also take Izzy's up a notch - they have fresh leaf tea, hot or cold, on their menu, that you can also take home. I adore the lavender lemongrass. This has decent parking, educational materials up front about pollinator plants and insects in arkansas, and a big indoor restaurant, as well as a well-covered, comfortable outdoor space with fans and lighting. The wait staff and hosts are always timely, knowledgeable, and kind. Since I don't live in west Little Rock, I don't try to beat the traffic for Izzy's going west on a weeknight, but I stop there on weekends and always after a hike at Pinnacle or Rattlesnake Ridge. read more

I stopped for a quick lunch while running errands. Great, quick service. Cute little place - would be great place to visit with friends. I had the small Greek salad and vegetable tamale. They kindly put the cheese dip on side. Will definitely return to try some of their specialty hot tea. I didn't realize they offered it until after ordering iced tea. read more

The service was good and the early dinner was also. I had the burger and chips, she had the salmon and we enjoyed, the cheese slice was expensive at $1.75. Over all nice. Not to busy. Thank you Amy for the great service. read more

Izzy's - Menu - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Passing through and this place was good & service too .. Doesn't give Military discounts but the manger or owner did say Thank you for your service (that's why I gave 4 stars instead of 5). read more

Izzy's - LOL - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Lunch with family First time for adult son who got the tamales and said they were great! Smothered in chili with cheese dip on the side Was giant portion I had the Isabella salad which was great next time will request red onions to be added Think it would elevate it a notch Hubs had the Ruben which looked perfectly pan fried vs toasted Service was a little disjointed and slow Chips and cheese dip app was very average ball field type Not bad Satisfying but not special Overall like the happy casual vibe read more

This is truly my favorite restaurant in LR. It is incredibly reliable, delicious, and calming. My happy place! The waiters make relationships with you, and they always remember my order (Isabella Salad everytime). I would literally be broken hearted if they ever closed. read more

My sister was here from out of state so we went out to eat. She wanted to go to Izzy's because of a friends recomendation. I had never eaten there but was very pleasantly surprised. Good menu and good service. We all liked it. will be back. read more

Food was not very good. Rolls were impossible to cut with a knife. Salad had little to no dressing. Chicken entre was dry and tasteless. Service was adequate while refills were slow. read more

Wow! What a heart warming experience at Izzy's. From start to finish, we were treated with top quality service. Robert the owner displayed genuine care for our company. While our server Berto ensured that our experience was both comforting and tasteful. You can see the effort put into making this restaurant safe, enjoyable, and a bite to remember. We are so grateful to have devoured fully vegan dishes, met great people, and to have made a happy memory at Izzy's. Much love from the poetic Floridians read more

Consistently, one of the best places to eat in LR. Been going here for over 10 years now. Best food, service, hot teas, music, art, honey, organic everything, vegan, my happy place. Always amazing. 5 read more

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As good as I remember! Haven't been to Izzy's in about 18 years and it did not disappoint. Good food and good service. read more

Izzy's - Lasagna - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

First time here. It's a hidden gem. We had the veggie tamales and cheese dip appetizer. Really good . The black bean soup very flavorful. Veggie quesadillas delicious. read more

Izzy's - Menu 1 - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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The vegan options here are wonderful!!! The vegan tamales are life Changing, don't think just order them. The portion sizes are perfect My husband had the veggie burger that he raved about as well. This is a great spot, with many choices for people who are vegetarians, vegan or need gluten free options. Yet open enough you can get regular menu options as well. read more

Izzy's - Vegan tamales and veggie burger. Amazing guacamole and chips. - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

In the even ending search for gluten free choices I found this little gem. In business since 1985, they boast a well rounded menu with sandwiches, burgers (veggie and meat options), tamels, salads, grilled chicken and some limited seafood. I originally was under the impression they only served vegan, but that's not correct. They have a "regular" menu with lots of options to swap the bread for gluten free choices. So far the burgers, sandwiches and tamales all have been great (the vegan tamale is very flavorful), however the taco salad was disappointing with an odd chili beef mix, it wasn't bad but not what we expected. Either way, great service everytime, they do take Apple Pay and are very friendly for anyone seeking a casual but excellent lunch or dinner. read more

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Izzy's just never disappoints!! Some of our favorites are the seasonal salads (strawberry summer salad and harvest salad in the fall), chicken tortilla soup (it has an entire fresh grilled chicken breast in it, y'all!), and we cannot forget the tamales!! The wood-fire pizzas have never disappointed either. read more

The food was good. Some is priced a little high. They have gluten free menu and a vegan menu. So many options. My favorite thing was the raspberry cream pie. The cheese dip was ok. Tortilla chips were a little salty. The grilled cheese was definitely cheesy and had a nice twist with the jalapeño cheese. The BLT pizza has a lot of lettuce on it. The kids alfredo with noodles was so creamy and thick. The Teas are very good. Tumeric ginger settles your stomach. You get to take your tea leaves home and brew 3 more times. Plenty of big tables for large groups. Quick service. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. read more

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Best cheese dip in town. I love the chicken Isabella salad! Awesome tamales. Good service!

I don't eat at Izzy's often because it's no longer in my neighborhood, but I have always had good food, good service, and a pleasant dining experience. The veggie tamales as an appetizer are my favorite thing. Excellent variety, so everyone in your party can find something to eat, even picky eaters. read more

Always on time and consistent quality. Good healthy food. Love mini plate and chicken tortilla soup.

A friend highly recommended the locally-made face masks at Izzy's. She told me about the website where you can see the current inventory. So I called to place the order for the mask and the Mixed Tamale Platter (one vegetarian and one beef). The mask is super nice. The background color is more navy blue than black, but it's still the nicest one I've seen, felt, and worn in a while. It is a nice quality material with the wire that makes the nose area fit. Will update how it washes. The tamales were ok. Not thrilled with the indigestion flare up I got from them. I like Trader Joe's refrigerated chicken ones better. The chips provided with the meal were stale. However, the salsa was fresh and tasty. This was a phone order, paid over the phone with curbside pickup. They added an 18% gratuity. I wasn't sure if it was optional or not. Not sure I should have agreed to pay the gratuity for the mask? Isn't it like paying a gratuity for restaurant merch?? I drove almost 30 minutes in each direction to get the mask and tamales. I would not go back again just for the tamales. Possibly to try something else or get more masks? I have been here before but it's probably been more than 5 years. The bottom line: The food was not worth the price or drive time. read more

Izzy's - Description of Mixed Tamale Platter and price on 6/5/20. - New American Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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We enjoy Izzy's a couple of time per month! There's a good variety and highly recommend the Ruben, tamales, and lasagna! See! That's variety for you! Good food, great service. read more

Gluten Free Review +gluten free menu +gluten feer beer (Redbridge) +gluten free bread (Dempsey Bakery) So if your highly allergic to wheat, gluten, or a different kind of food allergy this is your place. If you know your limits on what you can and can't eat this place is amazing. Moving to Little Rock I was scared to think this city wouldn't have any good gluten free options, however after discovering Izzys I was made, this little joint off Cantrell is wonderful and quirky all on it's own. It's a real locals joint with a real down home southern feel to it, the staff and people at the front are always nice and get you a table real quick. The gluten free menu is large (see photo) has many options for main courses, apps, dessert, beer, and what not. I've tried a lot of stuff but can't wait to go back to try more. I always start with a fresh brewed at your table black tea and then pour it over ice. Yes brewed at your table, epicness. Go check this place out. The BLT and Nuttybird are my favorite dishes. Only downside is they close early and there closed on Sundays. Thank you Izzy's for providing the local community with an option to serve people with dietary restrictions, your amazing. read more

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Went here for the first time tonight at the recommendation of a neighbor. Started off with the tamale plater as an appetizer. Very tasty. I had the Asian chicken salad. It was ok. My wife had the shrimp pesto. Large portion but lacked in flavor a bit. Our server Elizabeth was pleasant. If possible I would give this 3-1/2 stars. We may try it it one more time. read more

First off, this is not the pizza chain with the same name. I came across this place on a road trip. It is about 3 miles off the freeway but is a gem for the gluten free eater. They have a separate gluten free menu that replicates most of what is on the normal menu. The atmosphere is diner-esque with great service and a pay up front system. There is also an outdoor patio that is quite large. I had the Nutty Bird, which is a turkey sandwich with cream cheese. I also saw others ordering it so it must be popular. I know why..it is because it is so yummy! The cream cheese really does give it a unique taste I have never had before. The chips are gluten free as well and tasted great. Parking is easy and I wish they had one of these where I live. read more