This is one of my favorite places in town. Great ambience, wonderful service, and yummy food…read more Mexican-Japanese fusion is genius, and everything is done well. Fun drinks, decent saki. I've never had a bad experience in the four years I've been around.

The food and drink were not typical it had creative touches throughout our late lunch. The service…read morewas a shared effort with no less than 5 different people involved and all knew what we ordered and what we needed. The ambience was good place was very clean. My only regret was they served no sashimi I wanted a few freshwater eel.

We came in for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon and they were not too busy. It has a large bar area,…read morebut extra areas with tables. The staff were super friendly with great meal recommendations. The young lady who took our drink order and our waitress recommended the Crafty Quesadilla - Shredded cheese with sauteed peppers and onions, served with lettuce and tomato garnish salsa and sour cream. You can have it just like that or customize with- Grilled Chicken, Shaved Steak, Grilled Shrimp, Bacon, Lobster, Ground Cab Beef, Plant Based Patty, Fresh Jalapenos, Sauteed Mushrooms, Black Olives, and Tomatoes. I added chicken. It was very tasty with a balanced amount of chicken and vegetables. My husband had the Conway Burger. Local favorite! Bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion, with pepper jack cheese. We had fried pickles for a starter and he added some of them to the burger. It was a nice big burger. Cannot wait to go back and try their Rivertown Mac. Conway is a beautiful town perfect for strolling on a lovely day. Picked up a jar of local honey from Mountain Man Honey & Goods. Lot of great local spreads without refined sugars.

The Crafty Rooster Bar and Grill Tucked right in the heart…read moreof downtown Conway, The Crafty Rooster Bar and Grill is the kind of hidden gem you hope to stumble upon--and then can't stop talking about once you do. Helen and I discovered it while scouting out local spots, and its location couldn't be better--just steps from the scenic Conway Riverwalk, surrounded by charming shops and historic buildings. Even the street parking (easy parallel with a two-hour window) felt like part of the laid-back, small-town experience. From the moment we walked in, the vibe hit just right: cozy, welcoming, and full of locals who clearly know a good thing when they see it. The staff made us feel right at home--friendly, attentive, and happy to help us navigate the menu. We kicked things off with the cold lobster dip, and let me tell you--this isn't your average appetizer. Imagine a creamy lobster roll transformed into a rich, indulgent dip, packed with chunks of lobster and served with warm pita points. It was the kind of dish you don't want to share... but have to. Helen went for the Reuben--perfectly stacked with shaved corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and house-made Thousand Island, all grilled on black rye. I opted for the seafood platter with fish and shrimp, cooked to perfection. The fries were hand-cut, the seafood was fresh and flavorful, and while the jalapeño dill slaw had a bit more kick than I expected, the rest of the plate absolutely delivered. As we soaked in the atmosphere, we spotted a plate of loaded Brussels sprouts heading to another table--crispy, golden, tossed in garlic parmesan sauce, and topped with bacon and shredded parmesan. Safe to say, that's already on our must-try list for next time. And so is their "Everything but the Hen" wrap--a hearty combo of shaved steak, grilled shrimp, bacon, fresh veggies, provolone, and horseradish mayo wrapped up in a soft tortilla. Yes, it sounds as good as it looks. The best part? After a couple of beers, a full seafood platter, a loaded Reuben, and that incredible lobster dip, our total was still under $50--even with tip and tax. Great food, great prices, and a relaxed, local vibe--The Crafty Rooster Bar and Grill has officially earned a spot on our regular rotation. We'll definitely be back for more.

We had such a good time here!!! Our server (Hannah) made our experience very wonderful. she made us…read morefeel so welcomed and had amazing recommendation. We will be back and will be asking for hannah. Great costumer service!

If you have visitors from out of town, This is a great place…read moreto take them. Large portions and lots of choices. Elizabeth is our favorite waitress there but they're all great! The salads are huge!

The food and service at the Boathouse was amazing. We had a party of 7 and visited during happy…read morehour. The food was delicious. I had the wings which were superb! We had drinks which were served quickly and were delicious. The restaurant had outdoor seating as well, but we chose to eat inside due to the weather. There were multiple large screen TVs that displayed different sports games. That was a nice touch to have the TVs on different games so that people had a choice of what game they wanted to watch. I would recommend dining at the Boathouse if you're in the area and want to eat good food without the high prices.

They should buy the lot beside them as there was no place to park. The atmosphere was lively and…read morethe staff very friendly. They have good happy hour specials. We ordered the seafood platter and it was so good! The fried shrimp and oysters were lightly breaded as well as the haddock. The people beside us ordered the same thing after they saw ours! They also have live music. Great place to hang out and grab a bite!

Fantastic local place, all the bartenders were amazing and great happy hour!! Televisions…read moreeverywhere!!!

Service was incredibly slow. Food was meh. Kids throwing darts damn near over our head…read more Local spot which I usually love but this one didn't seem to care unless you were....

Wair staff do not respect the happy hour menu. They will ring you up for full menu price and then…read morejustify it because the happy hour menu has a smaller portion, when it is time for you to pay. This is dishonest and essentially fraudulent behavior.

Nice tucked away spot, lunch or dinner. Lots of fun during football season and great food and taps…read more Service is attentive and timely. Really enjoyed the flat bread and sides are plentiful Looked like the patio was hopping too. Highly recommended for a nice lunch or football afternoon

The bathroom is flooded & they have made no effort to fix the situation. It's the MCWS weekend and…read morethe place is busy so why is this not an urgent fix? Seems like not the place to watch the MCWS games this weekend

Good place to watch sports, drink beer, eat wings, play pool and bowling. Service was goodread more

Amazing modern piano bar! But surprisingly the food and drinks are just as good. Danny K and Mac…read moreshould have charged separate admission they were so good. Will be back. Note that there is a $10 cover for out of towners. Plus if you've ever struggled to read a menu in low light, you will love their menu.

A ton of fun! If you want to have a great time, request your…read moremusic, and played by awesome artists, this is the place to come. Nice modern interior and some outdoor seating by a small firepit on front patio. Their menus are backlighted and easy to read, especially for us old folk with crappy vision! I am not sure how often they rotate their artists. They list on their website who is playing each night. There is a $10 cover which is waived for locals with ID. They also have ticketed events so check the site for availability. There is a limited menu, but we didn't sample any at this time. They had a well stocked bar, though they didn't have my go to Gentleman Jack for my old fashioned! Our bartender, (forgot her name, sorry!) was awesome and mixed a very good drink. We racked up a significant bar bill, but had a great time. Will definitely go back again.

Reasonable prices, had us in and out, great food and drinks. I'd been craving a mojito all day,…read morethat hit. The crab cake was the best ever.

We were really hoping for a great meal to turn around what had already been a stressful trip --…read moreafter an 8-hour airport delay and canceled flight on day one, and then scrambling to change hotels on day two after being offered a run-down room. Unfortunately, this dinner just added to our frustration. We had a 6:15 reservation and waited quite a while before a server arrived. When she did, she was very kind and took our drink and appetizer orders. But everything moved so slowly -- drinks and app took ages, and we placed our dinner order not long after. By 7:30, we still had no food. The server kept apologizing (she really was kind and doing her best), but it was clear something was off in the kitchen or with management. Eventually someone else came over, offered 20% off, and said our meals were "plating now" -- but that wasn't true, because we waited another 20 minutes. We were ready to cancel, and when the food finally came, I honestly couldn't enjoy it at that point. My chicken sandwich was nothing special (definitely not worth the wait), and my mom's scallops were salty and just bad. While our server was lovely, the overall experience with management and the kitchen was disappointing. Won't be back.

Such a cool place with a laid back vibe.. We could have stayed here all day/night just sipping…read moredrinks and playing lawn games or napping in the hammocks. The fish tacos were some of the best I've ever tried and the crab rangoon mozzarella sticks were awesome. The drinks were refreshing and great flavor. Our waitress was really nice and helpful with picking drinks and appetizers. 100% Recommend

I love 1229 Shine. I brought my family with me this time and they all raved about the food after…read morewe left. We started with the bang bang grouper bites and I wish I had ordered 2! They were gone in about two minutes between the 3 of us, not because of the quantity, but because they were so good. They were not overly spicy in case that's a worry. They have a full gluten free menu. The kids menu also includes seafood which I appreciate for my seafood loving crew. I ordered the Fry Basket with Shrimp and Oysters. My mom ordered the same but also had flounder with it. My son ordered a Caesar salad with a side of fried flounder. Everyone was very impressed with the amount and quality of the food. I honestly didn't take great pictures because we were too busy eating! It was a very busy day the day we were there bc of the Kentucky derby party but we were still seated quickly and our food came out fairly quickly. They take a lot of precautions when dealing with allergies and it was appreciated. They even identify that it is gluten free when they deliver the food as well. I can't wait to return and try the short rib macaroni and cheese. The ambiance is booths and tables around a bar. They also have a great outdoor space due kids to run around and play.