Wow! This place is delish! Southern Diner Delectable Dishes all around. We had the chicken strips,…read moremashed taters, fried catfish, breakfast burger, fries, fried green tomatoes, and Cole slaw! All amazing!

Update 07may2026 The service is still sub par, she never…read moresaid her name, nor came back to refill beverages she returned only to drop off the check. Food waa not bad I'm guessing it was because we visited during off hours.

Very awesome nostalgic place. Food is amazing!! Prices are fair. Service is great. Had the…read morerazorback burger and fries. So good!! Deserts are amazing too! Lots of menu choices. Blue plate specials at lunch during the week. Cold beer delivered to your car!

We were super disappointed in our experience at Ed's. The wait staff was working HARD, don't get…read moreme wrong, but they seemed to have no systems in place and can't' / don't help each other. Our food was ready and sitting under the warming lights for almost 10 min while our waitress was busy with other customers. No one else grabbed it for her to give us. I watched another person shove some of their beautiful cakes and pies into tiny little to go containers. The decor is cute and nostalgic and the food was okay, but over all the experience was chaotic and we felt like we had to hurry up and get out of there. The famous French dip was extremely salty -- maybe an Arkansas thing?

We stopped for lunch while passing through this old town, found The Vault on the Main Street. It is…read morean old bank building, converted to a sports bar I had the Portobello sliders and a side of steamed veggies, hubs had a Turkey Club and sweet potato fries. The sliders were delish. Came two per order. Each one had a fair sized mushroom, some roasted red peppers and lettuce. The veggies were hot and were green beans, carrots and squash. The sandwich was so large that half came home in a box. The fries were really nicely done and were piping hot and crunchy on the ends. You know how unusual that is with sweet potato fries... as soon as they start to cool off they get soggy. Prices were a little high, but the server Jenny was excellent. Definitely worth a stop if you are in town. It is a sports bar and there were plenty of locals in there for lunch also.

Yelp was helpful again! Van Buren, Arkansas was a place I…read morehad never visited before and needed some help finding a good place to eat. The Vault looked good, was close by, so I tried it. Parking was great, right out front on the road in a great revitalized downtown area. Once inside, the waitress seated me and took my drink order. The menu choices all looked great. I asked for guidance from my waitress and she was very helpful! The special was the chicken fried steak and two sides and it looked good, but Big! Not wanting to eat that much she suggested the prime rib grilled cheese sandwich. Wow I had a salad, sandwich and sweet potato fries. I ate every bite and it was delicious! I would eat it again for sure. Being a sports bar there were plenty of sports to watch. The one thing that did catch my eye was a US flag with 48 Stars. Very cool! If you are ever in the friendly town of Van Buren, Arkansas, I highly recommend eating at The Vault. You will be glad you did. Go get Full

I have only been there for breakfast, but it was fabulous! Even though the place is small and busy,…read morethey know their stuff! It's worth the short wait and great service & food! Everything I have ordered was perfect! I recommend Bensons Grill who wants a hearty breakfast! This place takes you back to those old time diners. Definitely 5 stars!

Literally the best breakfast that I have ever had. My husband grew up in Fort Smith, and has never…read moretried it until now and we both agree that it is a must visit when in the area! We live across the country now, but plan to visit as soon as we're back!!!

21 West End is an absolute gem of a dining establishment! The setting of the restaurant is the old…read morejail and courthouse and is so cool in and of itself. We were greeted by the owners and the staff for the evening, and given a few options for dining locations as we didn't have a reservation and they had a large group being sat just after us. We loved that had an opportunity to dine at a table in the "jail" section. The restaurant was packed but it still felt warm and cozy for our date night meal. We had multiple, fantastic servers taking care of us. I didn't get to capture the appetizer, the spinach and artichoke dip, but it was literally the best I've ever had and I even make my own! It was full of artichokes and spinach and it was in an amazingly light and fluffy white whipped dip served with fresh made breads onsite and pretzel bites from a local vendor. Our cocktails and wine were amazing. Then our main course arrived! One of our waiters was new and said the filet was the best he'd ever had, and he wasn't wrong! We travel often and dine all over, these filets were cut and prepared to perfection! We took his recommendation to add the blue cheese and blackened topper and it was phenomenal! The steaks literally cut like butter and melted in your mouth! Charred Pittsburgh style, medium rare and heavenly. Placed on a bed of mashed potatoes that blended in the warm blue cheese and asparagus, this meal made me feel like I was at NYC or Chicago's top steakhouses! If you live local or just passing through like us, don't miss this experience!!! It was absolutely delicious and at the top of my list for best steaks!!!

Hubby and I had a date night here last weekend, and let me say the food was to die for! Shrimp…read moreAlfredo and filet mignon was some of the best food I've ever had! The chef was amazing, best crab cakes too. The ONLY downside was the server. He seemed, well, kind of out of it? Ordered 2 chocolate martini's...he made the first one and it looked and tasted just like chocolate milk then the manager brought out the second one and apologized for the first one and said he had to teach the server how to make it. Not a big deal, drank them both lol. It took him 20min to even bring us a menu after our waters, he brought us two diff menus and seemed confused and bothered when we asked him which one was correct (they had different entrees). Took a really long time to get us a to go box and then 20 more min to bring us the check after we asked for it. We were there super early so it wasn't very busy. Other than the waiter (he seemed very out of it), the food was delicious! Will def be back for a date night!

"Stopped by the Egg of Fort Smith for a large to-go order and Sarena and Timothy were incredible…read more They handled our big order with impressive speed and efficiency, all while being extremely patient, pleasant, and professional. Their service felt high-class from start to finish. The food was absolutely outstanding - clean, fresh, and packed with flavor. Everything was perfect. Will definitely be back!" The atmosphere or ambiance is very calm and peaceful when sitting inside to dine in*

Be sure to buy the mug and bring it for coffee each visit for just $1.99 for "endless" coffee!…read more The food is great and the service is too! The cost is a bit high - but the quality is there and the serving sizes are good too. Always clean and comfortable!

This is a great local dive for breakfast which I've done often. It's also a great place for a…read morequick lunch plate - I have also enjoyed that. Think diner with comfortable setting and locals who are regulars and add a little cold one to wash it down for those that throw back that way.

Server She did not say her name. disappointing!…read more Ambiance It's a corner Cafe, located on the corner of 5th and busy garrison Ave in downtown Fort smith. When we visited, it wasn't exceptionally busy. Food Coffee was promptly delivered to our table. It arrived hot and tasted pretty good. The ham n cheese omlet arrived fresh and hot. They were out of chalula hot sauce. Lol. The omlet was okay. Quite greasy. The potatoes were cubed and tasted deep fried. Not a bad thing. Just an observation. The combined tastes were pretty good. The Denver omlet was very good. Overall The 5th street diner met expectations. The food is good but served with huge portions. The wait staff were pleasant without being intrusive. Military Yes with ID.

This is a phenomenal find! We just wanted burgers and fries that weren't a chain went on vacation…read morein the area! This was an absolutely incredible experience. The meat was tender. The service was kind and quick. Perfect smash burger.

Patrick's Butcher Boy Burgers in Fort Smith is a standout. The burgers are incredibly light and…read morefresh with top-notch ingredients that make every bite pop. The fries, fried in beef tallow, come out thick, crispy, and packed with rich potato flavor. Their homemade Patrick sauce is a revelation--creamy with a satisfying crunch that elevates everything it touches. The barbecue sauce is absolutely phenomenal too. The homey, spacious, and spotless ambiance makes you feel right at home, and the customer service is top-tier. Highly recommend.