Stopped by here after studying at the library on a whim. I had no idea this place existed, but saw…read moreit while we were walking back to the car and just had to make a stop. This is a cute, small, intimate little place with some tables, a set of comfy chairs, and a bar. There might have been some kind of group room in the back, I just saw people coming out of it, but we sat at the bar and enjoyed the ambiance. The bartender there was very personable, chatting with all the customers and open to making recommendations. I enjoyed a lovely port that was reasonably priced, and my study-mate got a canned beer from the fridge section (happy hour pricing was great). This was a very cute place with a good variety of wine options, plus items for the non-wine drinkers (albeit not a ton). This was a fun place and I would definitely stop in here again. Glad we found it!

This is such a special spot for me. The owner is so wonderful and the staff love their jobs and…read moreyou can tell. There is a great selection of wine. The owner makes delicious cheesecake that rotates flavors and is divine. The space is super cozy and there is a nice patio as well.

Bartender had a great playlist!!! Good pizza. Beer was good but didn't have the raspberry beer in…read morecans yet. If not for that 5 stars. Also, dog friendly inside and out.

This is my second time here. First time for food. I would highly recommend. We had the supreme…read morepizza which was banging. The barkeeps are great as well. Very friendly and attentive. Really chill place with a great outdoor space. Dogs are always welcome. Good place to hang with friends

Cool spot with great customer service. The snacks were delicious. The price range was amicable. The…read moremusic was enjoyable. The various selections of wine were appreciated. I came for an after work wind down with a friend. She and I will definitely return.

Good selection, Great service. We stopped by after dinner at another spot nearby, as we just…read morewanted some more wine and conversation while I was in town to visit with a friend after separating from a larger group. We didn't indulge in any food here, but the menu offerings did look tasty. There are specials throughout the week, so be sure to check online to take advantage. My friend got a wine flight, with some helpful input from our server as to her preferences so he could steer her well. He was attentive and friendly, but also seemed to balance well the idea that we were there to enjoy some wine and talk because it had been a while since we had been able to see each other. Refreshed beverages were prompt after we asked, and we didn't need to say much about our water- he made sure that was full! Overall, greatly enjoyed, and always prefer to find a locally owned, well run wine bar, which Zin seemed to be!

"By the Glass" may be a wine bar but for me, after a single visit, it will be forever known as "the…read moreplace with the olives". To accompany our happy hour wines my son and I ordered two of his favorite things: Mixed Mediterranean Olives ($5.50) and a Spanish cheese ($9). Perhaps I've spent too long in the Bay Area or perhaps they do things differently in Arkansas but the mountainous bowl of olives that arrived at our table sparked utter joy. This wasn't 5, 10, or even 15 olives; I think it might've been a whole jar's worth. It was not only amusing, but an utter delight. One hundred percent chance of a return visit for the olives alone. We followed with the Spanish cheese and more wine but there was no getting beyond the olives. That's what we'd be talking about. Forever. By the Glass has a good happy hour ($5/glass for selected wine) which pertains only to the wines. It's a low-key, comfortable, unpretentious spot that's received recognition as the best bar, the best wine bar, the best trendy bar, and the best happy hour bar from a variety of publications. During my visit it was quiet and welcoming, an environment I'd feel equally comfortable in either solo or with friends. If you like wine, "By the Glass" is a good find. If you like olives it's even better.

My boyfriend was visiting for the week and we are wine people and this is the place to be. Nice…read moreconversation and we met some really nice people. We will be back.

Cute little place with nice seating areas. I went with friends before an event. I only had water…read moreand the charcuterie board we shared. Forgot to get a picture. But it was all tasty and beautiful when it came out! The friends that had cocktails said they were very good. The staff was very attentive.

Went to Splash Wine Bar for dinner last night. Had the crab cakes, Raw oysters and tried 4 of their…read moretrinity topped oysters. Then had their chicken tenders and steak fries. The Trinity topped oyster were fantastic! Highly recommend if you like oysters. But if not definitely get the crab cakes! The chicken tenders and steak fries were good! But we had already had our taste buds in awe, so well they missed the higher expectations. But again NOTHING was wrong with them. Service was ok... but SLOW. Friendly... but SLOW!! They had a lady singing and playing the piano, she was entertaining however we were happy to not be in the main bar area, it got a little bit too loud and we had a little trouble visiting without being too loud. Definitely going back. Maybe when they get the gates of HELL CLOSED from this heat and sit out on the patio!!

I had an AMAZING experience at J&S Italian Villa! The chef is truly outstanding, and every dish was…read moreabsolutely incredible. The food was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. We were with a large group, and they really stepped up in service. All of our planning was handled ahead of time, and the staff was attentive throughout the entire experience. The service was welcoming, professional, and top notch from start to finish. This is easily one of the best dining experiences in Hot Springs. Highly recommend!

When we walked in I was surprised how nice it looked. I actually felt underdressed in shorts. I…read morelater noticed other men in shorts. Our server was a very nice lady. The whole thing was a big disappointment. I had the spaghetti and meatballs. The meatballs were obviously leftover. They were hard and dry. After tasting a meatball, I didnt eat them. The meat sauce was ok, but flooded the dish and smothered the pasta. My wife's pasta dish was just OK. Actually, the server pointed out a guy in the kitchen and said he was a Michelin rated chef...sorry, but no way. Doing a search, I read that there are no Michelin rated chefs in Hot Springs. I ordered an expensive glass of red wine and it was served in a small white wine glass. Anyway, I'm not going to waste my time bashing J&S. I think I've made myself clear. It was a total disappointment and a waste of $120.00. Obviously, we wont be going back.

Monday of this week, I stopped in here with some out of town guests for a quick bite during the…read morenoon hour. I had the gumbo and it was excellent! Because of the great experience I had at lunch, I decided to take my wife there on Thursday night for dinner. Let me be clear: Dinner was a hit! I will start with the Atmosphere. I will be honest, the atmosphere is nice enough. The place is clean for sure. It is not as comfortable a place as some and is reminiscent of many restaurants I have been to. By that I mean, it is almost formulaic in it's set up. Nothing about it is unique or screams Arkansas or Little Rock to me. That is OK, I just want to be clear about the ambiance of the place. I still would give it a four out of five stars on ambiance. That said, it only gets better from here! For starters, we shared the fried green tomatoes with shrimp appetizer, and it was superb! As good as any you will find in NOLA and definitely the best in Arkansas. I highly recommend. For our main courses, my wife had the bacon wrapped filet and I had the rib-eye. We had never tried Samantha's steaks before and I hate to think what all we have been missing because our steaks were cooked to perfection and tasted amazing. We shared a side of cheese grits and couldn't had a better meal! For our dessert, we shared a slice of their key lime pie, and again, it was wonderful. A strong five star rating for the food here at Samantha's for sure. As good as the food was, our server Taylor was about the best I have seen in Little Rock since the days of Ashley's at the Capitol hotel. Every dish we ordered that I just described was a recommendation from Taylor. I love it when someone knows their stuff and she was super knowledgeable, with just the right amount of tending to us. Not too much looking over our shoulder every two minutes, but always there when we needed her. Samantha's is lucky to have her on their team. Another strong five star rating regarding service. Can't wait to go back. I feel like they are hitting their stride at Samantha's!

I was ready to have my socks rocked. Only to be thoroughly disappointed by the quality &…read morepresentation of the meal. I ordered a fried green tomatoes appetizer and Tom Yum grilled shrimp entree w/ a cucumber onion salad side. The app presentation was as expected garnished and dressed with roumalade. The finished quality was sub par. The tomatoes edges were good but the center was so thick it was crunchy, 4 slices $16. The entrées are solo yet there is an expectation of an elegant presentation. Nope...two undressed, ungarnished skewers of dry shrimp on a plate for $19. That's it, that's all. The best item of the meal was the marinated 2 ingredient "salad" which was... sweet & savory $12. Lastly, what ended up being a "concept" of key lime pie. Presentation glorious, a dinner sized plate decorated with swirls and a decent size helping of a sweet item. This was what looked like an inch of cake crumbs that were recycled by pressing into a form with a 1/4 inch thin layer of key lime custard over top. $9

Outstanding! We were a bit skeptical when we read the other reviews about this place as it sounded…read morealmost too good to be true. Well, I am happy to report that it IS true, that Petit & Keet is an outstanding restaurant. We made it in, in time for their terrific happy hour at the bar. Packed at 5:00 PM on a Tuesday (who woulda thunk that?) we were able to squeeze in and jump in on their goodies. The HH Menu was so appealing we would up just tasting several things; for starters, their signature frozen drink, the Peechy Keet, was absolutely phenomenal (it might also be because it was over 100 degrees outside). Not too sweet, nicely fruity and packing a punch. The Crudites was atypical with a larger assortment of veggies (including some tasty Sheshido peppers) and a really, unique and delish hummus. Next up; the Tuna Tostada. This could actually be my favorite item on the menu; sashimi grade tuna on a larger Tostada, perfectly marinated. Yummy. We topped things off with the Empanadas' that were also delectable; plenty of filling, not overly fried so as to be firm but chewable. I can't believe we wound up being stuffed, and sadly, it prevented us from diving into what looked like some wonderful entrees. Next time! A special note to the management; your bartender (sorry, her name escapes me, but she's in the pic with my wife and me) was as phenomenal as the food & drink (and the decor; sorry I hadn't mentioned that before, but it is a lovely space). She was everything (and more) for what someone behind the bar should be, an expert concotionist, professional, fun (and funny) and on top of everything at a packed bar/restaurant. Can you say "deserves a raise" with me? Also, loved the story of the place on the menu. It feels great to see a local place like Petit and Keet deliver top notch food, service and environment.

Food was amazing and service was equally as lovely. High…read morePoints: Duck Tostadas & Goat Cheese apps. Stand outs and very unique! Meatloaf was very good. Chocolate crème brûlée was one of the best I've had. The only miss was that two bottles of wine we selected were not available but truly a minor issue as service took care of us with great alternatives.

The grilled cheese here is so delicious! We got the chicken and French onion soup. The French onion…read morecame with a side to dip it into also. One thing I wanted to point out is that they should consider having umbrellas on their outside patio. It's really hot outside and we had a dog so we got the food to go.

I'll give it a 2 because I can't complain about the staff. We ordered the skirt steak and the spicy…read morebeef sandwich. Whatever that sauce was that they drizzled over the steak wasn't necessary at all. The salad dressing was an abomination to all salad dressings. We will probably go back and try the cheese and bread portion of the menu and hopefully be able to update my post.

We had the bread sticks and chips with cheese dip. Very good. You order from the counter and they…read morebring to you. The girls at the counter were very nice. Absolutely love the ambiance, it is busy looking but interesting. You must go to their website for a menu. Suggest you take pictures and post them. The place is very clean and the food was delicious. Fast service and friendly folks.

The pizza and chicken wings were good but the chips were kind of chewy. The service was decent…read morebecause we had a big meal and it got out not super long after we ordered. But just know that they do not ask if you want refills. If you want more you have to get up and ask the counter. The decorations were cool on the ceiling, it had a lot of old things that I liked looking at. And the bathroom was really clean one of the cleanest I have been to in a long time. And we got inside easy because they had really good parking outside.