Love it. This was my second time eating here and both times it was spot on. Had dinner once and the $29 dollar ribeye steak was awesome. Had brunch today and "The Hive" burger was awesome. It's fresh ground brisket for the meat. read more

The Hive - The Hive burger. Medium rare. - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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Eep! I love this cutie spot in Bentonville. I'm already a huge 21c fan, so it was such a treat to visit one in a different city. The atmosphere at the Hive is super hip and cool - it looks like a beehive inside! I love the food and the atmosphere. I got caught here in a rainstorm that passed through Bentonville, and I wouldn't have wanted to be stuck anywhere else. The restaurant portion of the restaurant has a classy feel, but the bar part is classy while also being a little bit cozy - with couches and soft chair options (which I am a sucker for at any bar or coffee shop). Everyone that worked there was so wonderful to us, which was great because we spent a lot of time here! read more

Horrible, used to come here all the time, I have no idea what has happened. Last 3 times service has been so bad. I had a friend come into town and wanted to try so I made reservations. I can't comment on the food as we were never served not even water we sat for 15 minutes in a restaurant that was not busy at all. Well actually the staff was very busy telling stories about the Saturday night they all had. We won't be back. I did post some pics of brunch I walked down the street to at Trusk and Trotter. Buyer beware. If I were the Chef because he is talented I would either open my own place or move on from this one lots of options. read more

Great atmosphere! Get the pimento cheese with bacon jam!!!! The bar is great with fun seasonal drinks. The Bloody Mary is so delicious and nutritious! read more

The bartenders are kind and chatty, the drinks are wonderful, the food is always amazing ... sometimes the descriptions on the menu get so unwieldy they become unappetizing, but take the risk and order anyway. You will be happy you did. read more

Another great place to lounge. No music/loud music. The food is very ok but 4 stars for the place, it has a museum attached to look and walk around. read more

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Totally fun atmosphere, within a museum space, and great food. I enjoyed a meal here with a large party (10 of us), so we shared several appetizers (don't miss the pimento cheese) and desserts (absolutely do not miss the black bottom pie), with notably well done cocktails and entrees in-between. Our server Brendan recommended a drink with house-made tonic - never doubt Brendan, that drink was terrific. I ordered the perfectly prepared (sweet and crispy) brussel sprouts, which happen to accompany the Prime Rib and au gratin potatoes. Couldn't have enjoyed that meal any more. read more

Tri tip was incredible. Atmosphere was a little basic, but we enjoyed looking at the art in the hotel foyer.

The Hive is REALLY special. I've lived in Bentonville long enough to see a plain strip of land get transformed into a boutique hotel with a restaurant ran by one of the best chefs in the South. My family and I have been coming here for years now. Before I was vegan, I had a lot of great seafood dishes here, like sea bass and swordfish. Ever since becoming vegan, the staff have always been accommodating. I've attached a photo of the panisse, which is the typical vegan entree I've been served. The restaurant typically has sorbet as a dessert option as well, so I have been very pleased not only with the creativity of this restaurant, but the flexibility. If you're not looking to dine for a meal, there are a plethora of fancy cocktails to choose from. I was here on New Years Eve last year, and they had a lot of themed cocktails for the holiday. If you're in the area, please visit The Hive!! Also, the honeycomb and bee decor has only been up in the restaurant for a few years, but it is a fabulous addition. Chef McClure is a real Arkansas treasure. read more

The Hive - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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Had the pasta -- portion was tiny for the price. The quality was great, but I left very hungry and had spent $40 on one plate. Very disappointed. read more

it's cool my sister used to work here if you want fancy food come here they have fantastic food

I cannot rave enough about the food. We arrived a little early for our reservation so we had a drink at the bar with bar fries. We are off to a great start! Some decided to share appetizers and I split the pork chop with a friend. I can't remember all the apps we shared but they are all delicious. I remember the pimento cheese because it was my favorite. We ordered the pecan pie and Dulche de leche ice cream. They were both absolutely perfect. I was looking forward to the smores dessert they have but unfortunately it wasn't offered this night. Ended with an espresso and walk to crystal bridges to end a lovely evening. read more

My husband and I went here for our first anniversary. This place is just outstanding all-around. The atmosphere is very upscale, modern and artsy. The service is incredible and professional. The menu is well-crafted and and perfectly executed. It is 100% worth every penny. I ordered a pork chop that was perfection. It was topped with a savory cherry sauce, and came with crispy okra (yummmm) and creamy polenta (even more yummmmm). It was absolutely insane. read more

The Hive - Pork chop with okra and polenta - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

My husband and I had a great night out there when they first opened. The menu is fresh and original and the ambiance makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable. I had the corporate manhattan, quail, rabbit and dumplings, and toffee pudding, my husband, who is gluten-free, had the five and dime, 25 minute egg, pork chop and chocolate custard and we split a bottle of brazin lodi old vine zin. The whole dining experience takes about 90 minutes, or possibly 2 hours on a busy friday or saturday night, but it's worth it, and if you course out the meal and have some good company, you don't even notice the time passing. If things start to get backed up in the kitchen (as is bound to happen in a new restaurant), they encourage you to take your drinks and wander the galleries :) I'm a foodie at heart and this place warms the cockles. Go try it! read more

We have eaten at The Hive at least five different times (one being room service while at 21c Museum Hotel) and every time it has been excellent. If you are from Kansas City, the comparison I would give is the restaurant Rye. It's elevated comfort food done with a modern sensibility. Every cocktail we have had has been tastefully made. My favorite is The Pineapple Express (rum, dark rum, & a pineapple-espresso shrub)....... stupidly good. Every appetizer, entree and dessert have been fantastic. If not in the mood for an entree, the Hive Burger is topped with home made pimento cheese and is pretty frickin spectacular, too. The pecan pie doesn't look like anything special, but it's quiet fantastic and I would highly recommend. The service has been knowledgeable, friendly and attentive on every single visit. A manager has stopped by the table to check in on us on every visit. The decor is clean and modern, fitting within the walls of the modern hotel that it sits. If visiting Bentonville, driving through Bentonville or even close to Bentonville, stop by The Hive and have a great experience. read more

Tonight was my second visit. The first was about a year ago and my husband and I spent the next 36 hours violently ill but I decided to try it again. With high hopes that the first experience was just a fluke, I went with an open mind. The drinks are ok, food is alright, but the service was just poor. She was relatively prompt but knew little about the menu and didn't seem to care that we wanted to know more. She never smiled or made eye contact and we had to ask her to clear dishes after each course. We just seemed to be an obstacle to her work day. The bussers just stood over us when we were done as if to say, "leave already, would ya?" The food is better at Theo's or Bordino's so if probably choose one of those over The Hive. If you must go, sit in the bar and have a few appetizers but skip the entrées. They are over priced for what you get-nothing special. read more

We had a wonderful dinner highlighted by a friendly and entertaining staff. The Pimento Cheese starter is killer with a bacon marmalade topping. I had the Hanger Steak and my wife had the Pork Chop, which were both fantastic. The Corporate Manhattan was so good, I had two. It uses High West Rye with fantastic cherries. As good as the food, was the staff. Our waiter Jefferson was very friendly with great recommendations. Plus, everyone else at the restaurant was great. A number of people kept stopping by to check on us. You can tell how excited they are to work at such a fun place. Finally, the atmosphere was an added bonus. The hotel lobby and restaurant is also a modern art gallery. I recommend getting one of those manhattan's and checking out the artwork after your meal. It is fun, interactive, and approachable, not pretentious. Great night. The hotel rooms are great too. read more

Have wanted to try this place for a while, so decided to go for lunch one day last week. The decor, service, and ambience are top-notch, and the food was very good, if a little pricey. We had the burger and a chicken salad, and both were quite yummy, though a little on the smallish side. And if you get lonely at your table, or would just like an additional dining companion, the staff will slide a little green penguin up to join you at your table! Whether you go for lunch or dinner, make sure to allow time to walk around the entire 21C hotel lobby! There are art exhibits of various media (paintings, electronic/projection, computer generated, sculptures) throughout the first floor. Definitely worth a peek. read more

Went to the Hive for Valentine's Day. It was our first Vday together as a couple. First off they put us in the hall they had made into dining, apparently to accolade extra guests. We ordered steak and pork chop. The food was ok, but not amazing by any means. Other guests were served bread with dinner, we were not. The bar was nice and the good part of the evening was we took our drinks around the exhibits in the hotel. I was also disappointed when I told a foodie I know abouty experience and he said his favorite part is the after dinner cotton candy???!!! We didn't get that either and cotton candy is my favorite. I definitely wouldn't celebrate vday there again. Not even sure I would eat dinner there. But it is a fun had to go have a drink or 2 at before going to Tavola or Tusk & trotter for dinner. read more

I want to give this five stars so badly. The service was outstanding. My husband & I both couldn't think of a time we have ever had server as superior as ours was last night. He went above and beyond. When I ordered a drink no longer on the menu (thanks Yelpers), he didn't give the typical server response of "we don't serve that anymore" or "I'll have to ask the bartender." Instead he said "Of course we can make that for you." His name was Matt. Ask for his section. The food was exceptional! We had the cheese plate (including a second serving of the goat cheese that our server brought me after I raved about it), pork belly, grouper and chicken. Now I am pretty easy going. I just enjoy good food. However, my husband is a total snob that can find fault in ANYTHING on his plate. Nothing. Crickets. He couldn't even open his mouth to speak because he was so busy filling it. Our only regret was eating so quickly that we didn't have room for dessert. Now... the con. The one reason why this isn't five stars. The photos we sat across from. I refuse to call these photos art, because it's just not. Instead it is fairly provocative pictures of mostly naked children. I'm all for thought provoking pieces, but not pictures that if found on someone's computer would send them to jail and end up on a national registry. I highly encourage the hotel manager (or whoever is in charge of commissioning the "art" to take a short trip north to 609 in Joplin, MO. They always have very unique, local art pieces that would fit in at The Hive easily. We will return, but I will tour the entire dining room first so that I can find a spot where I don't have to be weirded out by naked 7 year olds. read more

This was my first time and the food was excellent. Our server was one of the best I've had in a long time. They encourage you to try something you might not be comfortable ordering at your usual spot and let me tell you that it is absolutely worth it. Everything they make is thoughtful, artfully crafted, and very tasty. There are two reasons why it's not a 5 star review: first is the art. The 21C Hotel is known for its showcase of art in the lobby, but it's no Crystal Bridges. Much more of what is on display is of the post-modern, avant guard variety, which is hit and miss for me. I did not enjoy sitting across from a portrait of a child in a gas mask carrying a mouse trap with a rat in it. Major culinary buzz kill. The second reason is a perhaps my own cowardice and lack of cool, but the style of the entire experience is very contemporary and hip. Presently, that's fine. But there is a point where I think trendy clashes with comfortable and I am not confident that I will always find The Hive on the right side of that for me. I certainly enjoyed my experience this time and hope to again, but the confidence I have in the quality of future experiences is too low to give a fifth star. read more

It was okay. We made reservations for new years eve dinner. Our waiter was overwhelmed (you can tell). But that would be fine, except that he does not know the menu and was a but annoyed when we asked him for his opinion. So we got the rib-eye by default and fear. each got exactly one roll of bread (everyone sitting around us also got ONE roll of bread). I couldn't eat the raw oyster, so they replaced it with salty jello --- yes, it tasted exactly the way it sounds (imagine). My salad was delicious with light vinaigrette and the beet puree soup was surprisingly nice -- tasted like tomatoe soup. The steak was decent -- but if I'm paying $100 pp meal -- let's aim for better than decent. Here's the tikker: my table, my neighboring tables waited at least 30 minutes after every dish (if we're lucky) to get our food. We had no time to enjoy a cup of coffee after the meal because it was getting so late -- we asked for the bill with our desserts --- we didn't make it out for another 30 minutes. Ugh. At least we made it out by 11pm to make our next venue for the count down. Yes, there are penguins that can sit with you -- honestly it took away from the elegance of the place. They should rethink their server or chef to customer ratio. I don't think they should have taken so many people if the service was going to be that slow. Maybe come on a normal night or for lunch or something. But I'm good. read more

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I made a reservation for 5. Called about an hour and a half before to see if I could change it to 7 people (to accommodate some friends) and was told no. When we arrived, our long rectangular table had an extra seat and plenty of room for a chair at the head. There were plenty of empty chairs around. That was a bit disappointing. Waitress started out curt, but improved dramatically. The food was very good with the exception of the brisket, which was actually roast. Overall 4 stars, but could have easily earned five with better customer service. read more

Fantastic brunch. My wife had the hive Benedict and I had the BMF chicken and biscuit. Both were amazing and also had the best Bloody Mary I have ever experienced. Very pleased read more

The Hive - BMF chicken and biscuit - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

This place has great breakfast. The Hive Breakfast is 2 eggs, grits, sausage, and toast. It is yummy! And I believe it's all local ingredients (ie war eagle grits, local farm eggs and sausage). read more

This place is the perfect example of a fine-dining experience still can be as casual as possible, without comprimising from its quality. A fine selection of an Italian-influenced menu, brilliant service and friendly staff. Recommended to anyone who are negatively biased about being in the NWA region. read more

Great atmosphere and food. Had the prime rib special with a salad and blackberry cobbler on Sunday night which was outstanding. Friends and the scallops and hog chops- both great. Be up for a two hour dinner as the kitchen takes awhile. read more

We went in for breakfast recently. My husband was fondly remembering their breakfast sausage-there was no greeter ready at the door, and it took quite a while to be given menus and coffee. Several parties arrived after us, and they experienced the same wait. The food was good, but not remarkable. On this little staycation, I could've been talked into a Mimosa or something really interesting. read more

The Hive - Coffee!!! - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

I don't usually like eating at the hotel restaurant but The Hive was awesome for breakfast! The atmosphere and decor was unique, the staff was super friendly, and the food was delicious and generously portioned. A+ read more

The Hive - Egg white omelette with spinach and goat cheese. Wheat toast, butter, & strawberry jam. - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Fan of the service and the ambiance here. The drinks menu is interesting and makes you want more ;) But, the food I am not sure, for a place like this it did not blow my mind! read more

One of our favorite restaurants for any meal. Never disappointed, food is amazing and it's always a crowd pleaser. We've also been here for Thanksgiving, food was delicious, ambience was very warming and staff on point. read more

The best ribeye meal we've ever had. The service was incredible. The waitress had impeccable taste and guided us through the menu expertly. They treated us like important guests as we were celebrating my wife's birthday. Hats off to the chief. read more

I am a huge fan of 21c. This place did not let me down.... Yea I came to see the art, have a drink, eat some food, check out the crowd, and feel "at home." Art: brilliant, but you knew that Drinks: perfect, but you knew that. $9 wines by the glass (not +15 and up) ! Staff/Service: welcoming and helpful without trying to be your friend - my favorite. Trained without that corporate edge, "have you been here before?" My second favorite Food: simple, southern with a twist, superbly executed - but you knew that. Oh gosh, he sold me the cheesecake- I'm a cheesecake snob: I ATE IT ALL and licked the fork. Crowd: Disappointing, I expected more and cuter. Is everyone sleeping in this town at 8pm? Ok- well y'all missed out on meeting me. Can't wait to go back and next time I will bring my entourage. read more

A lovely place!!! The Hive is cool, funky and upscale, without being stuffy and pretentious. Service is impeccable and I appreciated the attentiveness of EVERYONE on staff. What is most notable is the fact that all staff members regard every patron in the room as their own customer. So, the busy bar tender who didn't take my order, or fashion my cocktail, still took a moment to change out my beverage napkin and refill my water glass. I geek out over superb service, so I was totally digging the Hive...and this staff! In addition to this tremendous staff, the food (especially the Pimento Cheese served with bacon jam) was superbly sublime! The small plate appetizers complemented my fantastic cocktails -- especially the Queen Anne, not to be confused with the legendary cocktail served at the Algonquin Hotel, but a version served with El Dorado 12 Demerara Rum, and a coconut house syrup. It was a light and refreshing summer afternoon rum cocktail (I was just missing a veranda for my cocktail sipping). All-in-all, this experience was beyond expectations, and expectations were rather high! I look forward to my return visit to The Hive!!! read more

The House-Made Campanelle with roasted cauliflower, lemony cream and breadcrumbs... omg do not deny yourself the pleasure of this dish! The Hive is a swanky spot in the 21c Hotel/gallery and it's an experience that should be considered a "must-do" in Bentonville. read more

The food was really good here. The menu was unique but not a lot of choices. If your s picky eater you may struggle to find something you'd enjoy here. My biggest gripe was the marketing strategy/concept here. The place is called The Hive, you see bees and honeycombs all over the walls so I'm expecting to see s menu with a honey theme right... NO... then the waiters all have a shirt with a penguin on it... and the worst part of all is the big green kid size penguins propped at random tables as if they are an additional guest... this annoyed the heck out of me. Grown ass people with a large green penguin at the table with them. I asked the waiters what was up with the penguins and he did not understand it himself... read more

I love the duo activity here of dinner and museum, or vice versa. Great cocktails and butcher's plate. Mediocre entrees (chili rubbed rib eye and Berkshire pork chop). They praise any menu items that are fired up and believe me, the fire looks a bit too big for safety from what I saw in their open kitchen. Both meat items were overcooked and bland in my opinion. The ambiance is contemporary, just like the museum and hotel surrounding it. Service is also great even though they screwed up my friend's dish twice. read more

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I was not that pleased with the food ordered here the other day. the food wasn't anything super fancy and it was very bland. It didn't have that much flavor to it and just wasn't that tasty. The drinks on the other hand were very delicious. I'd come back to 21c fora drink but wouldn't come back and eat here! The atmosphere was great but I feel like you can get a better meal for a better price. read more

Beautiful space and art was amazing. Service was wonderful and food was even better. Good place for cocktails with friends in lounge. read more

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stopped by for drinks and apps and this place was great!! Kelsey waited on us and she was fantastic. Would definitely come here again!