Five stars for Sparky's Roadhouse Cafe! The service was fantastic from start to finish. Everyone…read morewas friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome. Great service can turn a meal into an experience, and Sparky's absolutely nailed it. We'll definitely be back!

Sometimes the Memory Is Better Left Alone: A Disappointing Return to Sparky's Roadhouse…read more I remembered Sparky's Roadhouse as a place of great burgers, familiar surroundings, and happy family memories. When I finally returned to the Eureka Springs restaurant after many years away, I expected to rediscover that same experience. Instead, the visit quickly showed me how far the Sparky's of today seemed to have fallen from the one I had cherished. After many years away, my wife and I recently had the opportunity to return to Sparky's. I was genuinely excited about it. I remembered the restaurant as a fun, casual Eureka Springs favorite with great burgers, a unique atmosphere, and the kind of personality that made you look forward to coming back. Unfortunately, the Sparky's I visited this time bore very little resemblance to the restaurant I remembered. The disappointment started with the menu. The selection seemed diminished from what I remembered, and what was once an easy decision because so many things sounded good became a struggle to find something that interested me. I ultimately went with a burger, thinking that at least I could revisit one of the things I remembered and loved most about Sparky's. That nostalgia disappeared when the burger arrived. The burger seemed surprisingly small compared with what I remembered from years ago. More importantly, it simply wasn't very good. I would describe it as mediocre at best. It wasn't necessarily the worst burger I've ever had, but that almost made the experience more disappointing. This was Sparky's, a place where I remembered the burgers being something worth talking about. What I received this time was forgettable and nothing like the burgers that had helped make the restaurant a favorite of mine and my family years ago. The service unfortunately did nothing to improve the experience. On this visit, I found it inattentive and frustrating to the point that I would describe it as dismissive at best. A restaurant can sometimes overcome an average meal through friendly, attentive service and genuine hospitality. That wasn't my experience here. Even more concerning to me was the condition of the restaurant itself. During our visit, the seating and countertops appeared dirty, and there were numerous flies throughout the interior dining area. The overall environment simply did not give me the impression of the cleanliness and attention to detail I expect from a restaurant. One of the food items also did not taste right to me, which, combined with what I was observing around the dining area, made it difficult to enjoy the meal. I recognize that restaurants change. Menus evolve, ownership and employees may change, costs increase, and the restaurant industry has faced challenges that didn't exist years ago. I also understand that a single visit represents a snapshot in time and may not reflect every customer's experience or every day of operation. But that doesn't change the disappointment of this particular visit. I returned to Sparky's hoping to reconnect with a place tied to some of my family's happiest memories. Instead, the meal, service, and condition of the restaurant made it clear that the Sparky's I remembered exists only in the past. Nostalgia had preserved it perfectly, but returning replaced that warm memory with disappointment. For that reason, I won't be returning... not because the past meant nothing, but because it meant too much to risk revisiting it again. Sometimes the best way to preserve a cherished memory is to leave it where it belongs: in the past.

Found this restaurant after the Passion Play Trail Run and had a tremendous experience !!! Staff…read moreis friendly and the food was amazing. My wife and I shared the Base Camp breakfast and it was plenty for the two of us ! My wife enjoyed a mimosa and I had an ice cold breakfast beer ! Great vibes and relaxed atmosphere !!!! Shawn & Kyndell Rea

We've been here number times for dinner. They recently changed to breakfast/lunch only. I'm…read moredisappointed with this. Tried them for lunch and not as impressed as I was for dinners. Philly was super salty & lacking the layers of good melted cheese- I didn't even eat half. Service was good. Tea was good. They need something unique on the menu!!! We love the calm atmosphere and outdoor seating is nice. We will try again because we know the potential since we were blown away at dinners previously.

This is the quintessential Ozarks comfort food restaurant! It has the ambiance and feel of the…read moreOzarks even though it's owned and run by fellow Oklahomans! The chicken fried steak is the best. Not greasy. Huge! The gravy is on point. We tried the cream cheese corn and I'd have to say that I thought the green beans are better. The onion rings are incredible! The mashed potatoes are very good. The service is good. The only issue we had was that we had ordered a side order of onion rings. When a huge basket came out, I asked if this was the side order and the waitress quickly commented that she had put it in as a side order but that they sent a whole order. She said she would adjust it but when she brought the check she said that she took off 10%. Quickly doing the math, the basket we were charged for was $11 while the side order is $5. 10% didn't come close and we barely made a dent in the basket of delicious rings. The live music was nice but they might need to tell the entertainer that it isn't meant to be a show, just background. He doesn't need to be the center of everyone's meal. Local Flavor is a must try! You won't be disappointed.

Reservations are definitely recommended for brunch--we almost missed out but managed to snag a…read morelast-minute table. Service was average. The spinach artichoke dip was a standout, and my pan-seared salmon was flavorful with perfectly cooked, well-seasoned asparagus. My husband ordered the cold-smoked salmon Benedict, which was solid, but the breakfast potatoes were a letdown: overly fried, greasy, and rock hard.

It was so hot but there were misters although they didn't help much…read more Services was okay. We ordered loaded fries for a snack and it was delicious. Great place for a quick bite to eat!

Ambience is lovely. Great view down the main street. We were there in mid May, so off-season. Got…read moreseated quickly. Server was very nice. Food was just so-so. I ordered the fried green tomato sandwich. Lacked a lot of flavor. My husband got the Philly steak, which was OK. Onion rings however, were delicious.

The service was good overall, just a bit slow. I got the fajita bowl, which I highly recommend. It…read morehas an indoor and outdoor area, and both are a good vibe. Something to consider if going is that there's not really free parking around (or at least I didn't see any), so be prepared if you're like me and are not familiar with the area.

I don't know how they have such a high rating …read more.. Entering the restaurant after following the signs upstairs the place is dingy and deserted. Not a person insight .. very awkward, after playing the game of HELLLOOO IS ANYONE THERE.. someone comes into view and we have a seat. I wish we would've left .. after seeing the place I really didn't want to eat there but the kids were hungry to we stayed. We ordered the street tacos , & kids ordered a southwest salad , Mac & cheese , and chicken strips with fries. The beans that came with the tacos were the weirdest beans I've ever had - they were a watery texture. Pro was the price for a family of five was pretty inexpensive. The bill was around $50. Definitely won't return.

The cutest shop ever they have such cute gifts and drinks commercials as well…read more We had a BLT on sourdough. It was OK but I wouldn't order it again. A small cute café. Maybe I would've been better getting breakfast food instead of a sandwich. I'm not disappointed that I came and tried it out just wouldn't get it again and try something different

The food was SO GOOD! I had the biscuits and bacon/sausage gravy. Oh man!! I'll be eating there…read moreagain! Also, the Sandman artist, Randy Woodward (? I think) was there, displaying his art. You could make a sand "painting" and listen to his stories about his wildlife photography. The ambiance was great, too, with umbrellas on the ceiling, with crystals hanging down like rain. Really neat!!

When they are not serving up yummy food this room turns into a haven for games, cocktails and fun!…read more We played games and Trivia with other guests while sipping on drinks. Our server was a hoot!

Had the buffet since it wasn't much more than most menu items, not bad. Omelette was made to order…read moreand it was great. Gravy was not great but they were nice enough to make more. Very historical feeling place with great views.

Service was very good, fish and chips were very good, the garlic shrimp penne pasta was lacking…read moregarlic and was quite bland. They do give military discount.

Excellent hamburger with blue cheese. The local draft beer was awesome. We normally do not like…read moreIPA but this was exceptionally good! Our server was so attentive and friendly and she was coming often making sure everything is okay. The atmosphere is very relaxed and is not pretentious. We love everything about this restaurant. The portion is large but we ate it all because they are just too good!!!