An amazing find! Great parking with easy access. Open all day eliminates that downtime between…read morelunch and dinner. We were pleasantly greeted and quickly seated in a very nicely decorated restaurant. Exceptionally clean, full bar, clearly a place that can accommodate large groups. An amazing menu that is so lengthy they don't even have everything on there! We tried Dosas, a house specialty, and they were fantastic! We also tried their new butter chicken biryani which simply incorporates the best of all worlds into one dish! Lamb karma was outstanding and super tender. Garlic naan stands on its own. A wonderful restaurant and I would definitely come back here and get in a heartbeat. I must try when you're in the area.

Excellent food, exceptional service, lots of complimentary things; drinks, snacks, dessert. Plus…read morethe portions are generous, we have plenty of leftovers. We will definitely be back. 10/10

4/22/26 This family…read moreowned business was highly recommended by a local friend and I had promised to check this place out the next time I was in town. Well Yelpers, I've found my new fave Northwest Arkansas restaurant! TBH, I wasn't sure what to expect when I arrived. It looked like a modernized restaurant with an open kitchen. I opened the door to the restaurant and waited to check in and a handsome young boy asked if I had reservations and I advised I didn't and he asked if I wanted to sit indoor or outdoor. He grabbed a menu and helped me to my table. I was quickly greeted by a staff member and given a glass of water and was told that there isn't an assigned server but that multiple staff members will work together to attend my table. After eating American and Italian food all week on my business travels, I was craving some authentic simple home cooked food and this location brought me virtually home for dinner. For those of you that know me or have been following my review journey, have gotten to know my household ethnicities. When I saw the House 1830 Menu, it was a delightful mix of Vietnamese and Laotian food! The color purple was present from accent walls by the kitchen to my cloth napkin on the plate sets, to the "seasonal" menu font color all tie together with staff uniforms including the outdoor purple umbrella above the outdoor seating space. They even have custom pillows on the bench seating with the House 1830 logos. Susana, one of the owners came to greet me and asked if I've been here before or if it's my first time. She shared that her husband Binh was the head chef today and many patrons typically think it's a fusion restaurant but it's really a family inspired menu that keeps the food as authentic as possible. Binh is Vietnamese and their sister in law Bé is Laotian. I didn't have the pleasure of meeting Bé as she was celebrating her birthday elsewhere as she should. Susana shared that her contribution is the inspired cocktail menu...which had so many yummy options that you don't see anywhere else. They had a Lychee Martini on the menu but I see it often everywhere so I ordered the Longan Martini to try and it was delish! I started with my roots and ordered a Vietnamese House Sampler described as a sampling of the crowd favorite starters. Cha Gio | Mini Banh Xeo | Bo Xien Tam for $21. The eggrolls were crispy and had the right amount of filling well seasoned, the Bite-size Banh Xeo shrimp crepes was light and the flash fried marinated beef skewers were seasoned to perfection with a family marinade. Lettuce, cilantro, mint along with the various nuoc cham (dipping sauces) were great! I didn't want to fill up as I wanted one of my favorite Lao dishes Nam Khao - Crispy red curry seasoned rice combined with small chunks of cured pork, and spices. It comes with lettuce, mint, cilantro where you can eat it like a lettuce wrap or eat it as is like fried rice for $18. This light entree for me hit the spot. The staff was exceptional, occasionally stopping g by to check if my water was ok or if I needed anything. I went to check out the bathroom to wash my hands and thought the wall murals were trendy and happy to see the restrooms were clean. I stopped at the open kitchen and complimented the chef and his staff on my delicious meal. They were very cheery and thankful for the compliment. Went back to my table and contemplated another cocktail or dessert but I was really beyond stuffed and figured I'll be back and to save options for my next visit. Chef Binh stopped by my table and we started talking about a little of everything. The restaurant concept, the seasonally inspired menu and to keep things fun for regular diners, shhhh....you didn't hear it from me...but there's even a secret menu that changes often! You'll have to ask or sign up to get the details! You don't get many seasonal menu options from Asian restaurants so I love that they have a seasonal menu and a secret one that only the special members know about! Come check out House 1830! You will not be disappointed yes, I'll be back to visit Binh, Susana and team! Thanks for the hospitality! Thank you, Zerric for the best recommendation! Xoxo

I moved here from Southern California in September and have been trying a lot of restaurants, and…read morethis is hands down the best restaurant I have experienced in NWA. The food has incredible depth of flavor and is perfectly cooked with so much care and intention. We shared the combo appetizer, Tiger Steak, a soup, and the curry salmon. Every single dish was absolutely divine. The flavors were bold, balanced, and truly memorable. The staff was just as impressive as the food. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. This will absolutely be the place I bring out of town guests when I want to wow them.

We arrived at First Seat and it was our first time here. It's a quaint place with 8-10 tables and…read morebar seating. We were lucky enough to grab a table where we could all watch NBA finals. The atmosphere is pleasant and it's not super loud which is nice so we can talk during dinner. Our waitress was on top of her game tonight. She took drink order and was back in a flash with craft beer, wine , and a sweet tea! We then ordered. I had the smash burger double patty and fries. My best friend had the fish and chips. My best friends wife had the cheeseburger and fries The food was out super quick and it was super hot!!!! The food was great. The fries are flat and thin and that was the table favorite. All the food was good. The only thing we would change would maybe toast the buns of the hamburgers. The First Seat is named due to Benton county being the first county seat when Arkansas became a state.

The bartender is obnoxious and rude. Very loud. The one server with him spends most of her time…read morevaping at the side. He's always too busy flirting with her to server guests. The place was crowded when we first got in. Zero seats. Yet they kept yelling at us to sit anywhere. It's too small. Everything feels like it's never actually deep cleaned. The food was the OK. Barely. Truffle fries were good. Burger 4/10

A beautiful church turned into a restaurant. The stained glass windows were stunning and brought…read morenatural light into the building which made everything feel happy and airy. Everything I ate was delish! We started off with the goat cheese crostinis, I honestly could've just eaten that and been satisfied. We also got the steak for 2, I about died at how good it was, like butter. We also added a little more carbs on the side and got the roast potatoes - it was like I've never had potatoes before - gone in an instance. To finish it off we got the biscoff cheesecake... no words left me speechless 20/10 Def on the pricey side, but everything I ate was worth every dollar spent

Stopped by the preacher's son on a visit to Bentonville. When you arrive there is plenty of parking…read morein front of the restaurant. The entrance is a bit hidden, as you'll need to walk up a set of stairs to reach the entrance. When you arrive you'll check in with the host before being seated. While there were a few open tables, we were seated tightly in between two groups despite the restaurant being partially full, which definitely took away from the experience. The environment is one of the restaurant's highlights. It is housed in a beautiful restored church. For drinks I ordered the Blood Orange Buck (bourbon, spiced maple, blood orange cider, mint, citrus) which was a well balanced and a fun take on an old fashioned. To start we shared the Burrata (grilled flatbread, green goddess, roasted garlic). While the flavors were good, the portion was surprisingly small and felt underwhelming for the price. For my entree, I ordered a pasta carbonara dish which had good flavor but again the portion size was small like the appetizer. Overall, the quality of food and presentation were strong, and the setting is worth seeing (would lean more towards drinks). However, between the small portions and the seating arrangement, the experience didn't quite live up to expectations. While I'm glad I tried it, I don't see myself returning.

Really. Really great pizza. Very friendly staff. We had the fried moz. It was fantastic, not…read moreoverly breaded and the red sauce was delicious with a hint of sage. So many great flavors but not over done. We had the spicy Joe pizza. Fantastic crust and ingredients. We would absolutely order it again. Loved the look of the restaurant and atmosphere. Open kitchen concept. Ps. Their marinara is really great. So good in fact. Your 2 year old will eat it with a spoon.

First time here, enjoyed the energetic ambience (but quite loud), good variety of moderately priced…read morefood options with starters, salads, shareable plates and signature pizzas; plus a nice variety of drinks and craft beer selections. They were busy on a Wednesday evening, very popular place near the square, so I recommend reservations if coming during busy dinner hour. Overall, a 4.0+ for me, excellent food, friendly and attentive service and comfortable (had plenty of space) atmosphere and fun eatery, good place to take a group! Expect cost to be ~$10-20pp. My #1 item of the night was their Fried Mozz; freshly made and fried mozzarella balls served with warm marinara sauce - so tasty and plenty to share, but I could've eaten a plate by myself! Second, their wood-fired Edamame were excellent and tasty. I'm used to getting steamed edamame with salt, but these were wonderful with rosemary, lemon and sea salt! And third favorite were the house-made meatballs, served in a flavorful red sauce with parmesan and sourdough toast (a little overdone in my opinion). We also tried the Salt and Vinegar potatoes, very good and crunchy outside with a soft center. I was already so full of other apps but it was worth a try, although lots of choices if you don't prefer a potato item. Best news, I had a great experience and will want to return to try their well known PIZZAS...next time! Enjoy!!!

The staff were very friendly, and the restaurant has a modern, inviting atmosphere. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious. We ordered a variety of appetizers and pasta dishes, and we especially loved the clam pasta with garlic sauce. It was so good that we ordered a second serving.

I just had the best tomato bisque I've had in 15 years. It was with disappointment that I ordered…read moretheir Tomato Sage Bisque. I'd have loved to try my favorite entree, fried eggplant, but was informed they share fryers with shellfish and I have an allergy. I appreciated the waitress asking about food allergies, but did NOT appreciate her eye roll She suggested a steak, but after the eye roll, I didn't dare tell her I'm being treated for alpha-gal syndrome. Since I didn't have many choices with vegetarian food options, I had two cocktails with my soup. My husband, who did not drink was driving so why not? Upon me ordering my second drink, the waitress had the audacity to ask if I was driving. I am a geriatric woman on vacation. I will have two adult beverages if I so please. My kids loved the pizza and steak, although they thought the steak was a little rubbery. They loved the squash, potatoes, and their calamari. Also, the dessert and lemonades were amazing!

This! Was! The! Best! First of all, plan to take your time dining. This isn't fast food. Now with…read morethat out of the way, our meal was absolutely delicious! I had the shrimp po'boy tacos. If any seafood taco is on a menu, I'll order it. If a po'boy is on the menu, I want that! This combo of the two is almost indescribably wonderful. This isn't a warmed up shrimp taco. The freshness was absolute perfection. The yummy sauce, the great slaw bed under the shrimp, literally every drop was great. For sides, I had the cowboy caviar and the chow chow slaw. No words can describe how terrific the slaw is! Mike had shrimp and chicken fajitas. He truly can't wait to go back! The meat and veggies according to him were perfectly prepared, with a really nice sear from the skillet. 10/10, if you're in the Bentonville area this is a place you really must try!

Our server was spot on with service. Prompt, friendly, knowledgeable, checked in on us a few times…read more Food was excellent. We had a salsa trio and a plate of both tamales! The place was busy and the ambiance was perfect.

Really nice experience at Meld. The food came out fast, was super fresh, and honestly felt really…read morehealthy without sacrificing flavor. Everything tasted clean and well-prepared. The sweet potato is huge--definitely big enough to share between two people, which was a nice surprise. Overall, a great spot if you want something quick, fresh, and satisfying. I'd come back

MELD is the top lunch spot for our entire family! The folded sandwiches are so well done with this…read moreflat bread that is crave-able! Don't be scared if there is a line. They are experts at efficiency and it has never been an issue getting in, getting food and getting out in a lunch hour. My husband loves their burgers as well and often will order their veggie burger add a beef patty and it is yummm! Be sure to try their specials and their soup! Great for a professional meeting and also good to go! We truly can't get enough