If you're looking for a treat, The Hive has you covered. Stopped here for a Friday night dinner with my sisters. Really enjoyed the cocktails and my starter which was a sous-vide egg. Pace yourself and enjoy your meal, as well as the green penguins all around you. :-) read more

This place is fun! I wasn't sure what to expect . The atmosphere is warm and inviting yet also a bit whimsical with the giant honeycombs and bees. Our service was good. My husband ordered the Sea Bass and it was to die for. I ordered the muchroom pasta and it was just okay. We ordered the chicken liver pate with onion relish, it was ridiculously good. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

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I love the ambience here but definitely recommend having a reservation if you want to eat at the restaurant to have better sitting if you don't prefer the lounge chairs. They have outdoor sitting as well which is first come first serve basis. We got a seat quite quickly but it looked like they were very busy and it took a while to get serviced. Once we ordered the food it took about an hour to get the meals and it took us asking about it and then telling us the kitchen is slammed. This is understandable but needed to be communicated before we asked. We ordered steak and chicken. I love how the chicken was perfectly made and the squash was the win! The food was delicious and the manager apologized for the lateness. Parking is available on the streets and in the garage area. Close to the BENTONVILLE square which is a plus. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

The Hive - Roasted chicken with squash and warm grapes - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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This place has it all! Great service, amazing ambiance and fantastic food. We started with the pimento cheese and hummus and both were amazing appetizers. The pimento cheese was so delicious I couldn't eaten it with a spoon. I ordered the BMF chicken for my meal and it was good, but I kept seeing dessert being ordered and was quickly fishing to get to dessert. We ordered the chocolate mousse and the strawberry cake special. Now talk about flavor!! I can't wait to come back here to try something different. read more

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WOW. You would not think a hotel restaurant would rank among 5 stars, but it was absolutely incredible. Bentonville has exceptional chefs, and some of them are right here at the Hive. Every single thing we ordered was top notch delicious. Service was also great! And can we talk about how reasonable the prices are? We went for brunch, and started with the yogurt with granola. It was topped with the freshest local berries I've ever seen (and had the pleasure of eating). Better than fruit in California. And the yogurt was delicious, along with the granola. I wish I could eat this dish every day. In hindsight, it was really nice of me to share it with my husband. ;) Then we ordered the power grain bowl and the frittata, along with a side of war eagle grits and bacon. The healthy grain bowl was outstanding. Zucchini was fresh, chickpeas tasted awesome, and the sauce. The sauce...was everything about this dish. Quinoa was a nice addition, and I added an egg for a little extra. Just delicious. We also ordered a couple of mocktail drinks that were also yummy. The frittata was amazing. I hate peppers, but the ones in this dish were delicious. And the war eagle grits. I'm not someone who seeks out grits, but wow. Couldn't stop eating these. Bacon is bacon, so it's always good. I can't recommend this place enough. I don't care what else you eat in this area, this place is amazing. Best restaurant of our trip. read more

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Absolutely delicious!! Was a great experience!! Cannot wait to go back!!! It was wonderful!!

Visited recently and couldn't help but notice the atmosphere felt... off. Tension in the air, awkward exchanges, and a general vibe that says "say the wrong thing and you're toast." The way things are run here feels a bit unpredictable. You'd think communication and professionalism would be baseline expectations, but apparently that memo got lost. Not sure what the deal is, but it definitely doesn't scream "welcoming" or "fair." Hope it gets sorted out.life's too short for bad vibes and fragile egos. read more

Part of the 21C museum and hotel and in downtown Bentonville, this is an excellent go to for casual, but elegant dining. The chef is well known and talented, oftentimes advancing in the James Beard competition. The menu is simple, but upscale. Complex flavors. A well rounded list of cocktails. There are two groups of cocktails: "refreshing" and "bold." I had the ribeye, which was cooked perfectly, accompanied by crispy, charred potatoes and asparagus. I also had a cool, refreshing pea soup and some soft, buttery cornbread. I had three different cocktails and all were delicious. You can take your cocktails to go from your table or the bar to peruse the attached art museum. The museum itself is a work of art, a literal bee "hive." My server, Rhonda, was amazing. Fast, fun, attentive. She was so cool! The menu also has fish, pasta, salads, chicken, chops, and more. Fantastic dining experience. read more

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We had another amazing meal at the Hive. Always a highlight on our trip to Bentonville!!

Overall score 3.4 out of five Staff is very friendly Ambience is very nice. Location is great Had the breakfast sandwich and the hive breakfast. Personally, the food was OK. I would not brag about it but gets the job done. Breakfast sandwich is very bland but they use high end ingredients. read more

The Hive - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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Got my order wrong. Server gave me option of cheddar or pimento cheese. I asked for cheddar. Watched her write it down. Got pimento. Simple

Amazing Sunday brunch! Great service and funky ambiance. They never moved the penguin to our table though- but cute touch. We had the burger; Benedict, apples & berries, bacon.. and bevvies! Drinks were on point. Mangolorian was a great balanced drink! read more

The Hive - War Eagle Grits House Bacon, Benedict, Mangolorian . All excellent! - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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The Hive is located inside the 21c Museum Hotel and consistently popped up when looking for places to eat in Bentonville. I took the internet's recommendation and made dinner reservations for my visit to the town. The decor was very literal with the "hive" theme including giant sculptures of bumble bees around the honeycombs, but luckily the space is big enough for these bees not to disrupt our meal. The service was friendly and attentive and the food here is excellent as the picky eater in our group called their hog chop the best chop they've ever had. I also ordered the hog chop as my entree and can attest to that as the hog chop was perfectly cooked -- tender and juicy - with a gentle glaze on top and surrounded by a bed of spring peas and bacon. read more

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Very limited BUT delicious menu. I had the pasta (Campanelle with corn, basil and soy beans). It was light and fresh and came with a spoon so you could get all of the light broth. I almost ordered the half order but glad I didn't. For a cocktail, I ordered Bees and Honey. They had a special for the night, a pre-fixed meal of a salad, BMF chicken (buttermilk fried, I had to ask), and berry custard pie. The pie was delicious (I had a bite) and the chicken looked fried to perfection. The diner who ordered the pork chop declared it was the best meal of the entire trip. For an appetizer we had the pimento cheese. It was good, but nothing really special. I would eat here again! We sat outside and it was lovely watching all the families walking to the park in the next block. We received a large puff of green apple cotton candy for dessert. read more

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The best place I visited since I've been in Arkansas. we had a reservation for six as we were coming here for a work dinner. We were seated right away in a quiet area near the kitchen. We were thinking that we may get private dining but I guess our party wasn't large enough. The one thing I realized is that they have these cute green penguins all over the restaurant that sit with you when you're a party of two. The ambiance inside the restaurant is really nice. It's quiet and nicely decorated. we ordered a whole bunch of appetizers to share at the table one of which was the charcuterie board another was the chicken liver. both were incredibly delicious I haven't had chicken liver in years and I have to say it tasted like a light creamy mousse. for my main I got the bed of cod on top of the chickpeas I found the portion to be perfect it was nice and small and not American sized. The cod was cooked delicately and the chickpeas had a great texture to them. All in all experience is great the one thing I love is that a check came with some free cotton candy of all the restaurants I've been to during my time in Northwest Arkansas my coworkers all commented that this was the best steak that they had. read more

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The hive was my favorite meal during our whole trip to Bentonville. From start to finish, it was fantastic. We ordered cocktails, both of which were delish. We shared the pimento cheese, which was great. I got the Sunday supper- a salad, fried chicken, grits, and greens, and an apple cake. My husband got the burger and fries. The fried chicken and the burger were both spectacular. Best things we ate, all trip. Our service was great and I enjoyed all the art in the hotel. I would definitely recommend a stop at the hive when in Bentonville read more

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Happened to stumble upon this restaurant while on a work trip. My coworker and I decided to eat here and it did not disappoint. It's a cool spot located inside a museum/hotel, which has cool artwork up just outside the restaurant. Our server was super knowledgeable and friendly, and recommended a bunch of things on the menu. I decided to go with the pork chop, which was absolutely delicious and really enjoyed that their philosophy is farm to table. can't wait for my next work trip so I can try new things on the menu! read more

Dressed up or down, The Hive makes one feel right at home. Beautiful contemporary setting. Spectacular beehives sculptures. Lively music. On this April evening, my tantalizing Veruca Salt cocktail and delightful Spring Pea Soup were the highlights. Unfortunately, their signature Sorghum Roasted Duck was way, way, way too salty for my taste. Still ... a memorable evening here makes. Along with the impeccable service received, I see myself here again when in Bentonville next and would recommend it for friends to try. CHEERS! read more

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Fantastic food, however my favorite dish gave me food poisoning. The entire digning experience is special...go to the bathroom to check out the art on the way. The food here is always top tier, I think I just had a bad batch of fish. read more

I loved my experience and the Hive! I sat at the bar and all the bartenders were friendly and helpful. They made recommendations on the menu and told me places to try in town. My favorite thing here was the ambiance! It felt fancy for Bentonville and had a nice elegant touch. The bees around were funny too. The first bourbon cocktail I tried was similar to a manhattan and was really good. I was slightly disappointed in the food given what I heard, but it was still good. Caesar salad was good, but small for the price. Especially compared to preachers son it was like half the size. I got the famous Hog Chop for my entree and it was a very big portion which I liked and had great flavor. Though the piece of meat had a lot of fat on it that I was not a fan of. For dessert, I had a cappuccino and it was delish! Ambiance/ Service - 9 Drinks - 8 Food 7.5 read more

Everything is very good here. Nice atmosphere, terrific service and clean environment. It should rate at 4.5 stars because it is very good, but not quite killin' it for the fine dining vibe. read more

The Hive - Who doesn't love cotton candy - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

We had both dinner and brunch/breakfast at The Hive. For dinner our waiter was Andrew, and he does a really great job. He worked with me and the chef to make sure my order was in line with my allergy, to the point they made a special dish to accommodate me. He was very pleasant and attentive. For breakfast we had the blueberry cinnamon rolls and the pancakes. The cinnamon rolls are to die for! I wish I could have them shipped to me. I am not even a big blueberry fan but these are a must have. read more

My husband and I just had an incredible meal at the Hive. The atmosphere is beautifully done and very relaxing. The service was impeccable, from the hostess, to the bar, to the dining room, where Paula was our server. We started with cocktails. I had the Garden , a delicious concoction of vodka, maraschino liqueur and berries, while my husband enjoyed the Warm and classy, made from Bourbon and mulled wine, served warm, also amazing. Paula was most helpful navigating us thru the menu. I had glanced over the chef's fixed menu, which sounded inviting, but the ragu on the homemade gnocchi was made with brisket. Paula took it upon herself to ask the chef if he would be willing to make a sauce for the gnocchi for me that was vegetarian for me, and unbelievably, he agreed! The result was an excellent blend of broccolini, butternut squash and mushrooms. The developed flavor of a sauce he made on the fly was nothing short of amazing. Paula was also very knowledgeable about the area and the philanthropy of the Walton family. My husband, incidentally, also really enjoyed his Hog Chop. We had such a pleasurable experience, and would most definitely recommend the Hive to anyone. read more

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Food is good but very pricey for what you get. Paying for atmosphere. Service has always been good. read more

Hip spot in Bentonville. Had dinner here with my family while in town for a football game per my wife's recommendation. We arrived early so we hung out in the lounge for a while. Great bar and area to congregate. Awesome beer, wine, and spirits selection as well. Service and food were outstanding. The Chicken Liver Moose stands out as an appetizer; it was unique and delicious. I highly recommend The Hive for dinner and drinks! read more

High end dining, very nice. Great cocktail program & really delicious hog chop. I would definitely make a point to try this stellar place.

Luke is a fantastic bartender. He gave top notch service and went above and beyond to get my order in. Awesome ribeye!! Wow! Very clean and comfortable environment. Highly recommend. read more

The server forgot our food order, and it took over an hour for a single burger. The excuse was how busy it was...at 3pm with a nearly empty lounge. read more

We were in Bentonville for a work trip and stumbled upon this restaurant. The service was solid, they make a mean negroni ("Members Only"), the pork belly was delicious and I tried curried panisse for the first time (it was marvelous!). This place is attached to a museum/hotel so it was an unexpected vibe! read more

The Hive - Members Only cocktail - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Some of the best service I have had at a place that was not designed for anniversaries. The food was fantastic - I had a pork chop with sweet potato puree and roasted brussel sprouts. The drinks were great. I had an old fashioned but it was executed well. I really couldn't have asked for a better dinner for coworkers from around the country to meet up before an important meeting. read more

The hive is definitely a fun and cute spot, would recommend a reservation prior to coming in. It took a while for the food to get over to us, and we were not blown away by the food. Overall the experience was just mid (mediocre, middle-tier) but cute and cool opportunities for pictures. read more

Decided to give The Hive a try after seeing some some great reviews and that it was a James Beard nominated restaurant. We went on a Sunday during brunch. Our experience started out a little rough as they were out of paper menus. We scanned bar codes but weren't able to get good cell service inside the restaurant and therefore couldn't open them. After getting the wifi password, we were able to pull up the menus however it wasn't clear which menu we should use - Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, etc. It would have been helpful to have a paper menu or some direction from our server on what menu was available at the time. We decided to go with their signature burger. Ground brisket with pimento cheese and tomato jam. For drinks ordered an unsweet tea and a cold brew coffee to go with our waters. After a bit our waitress returned and informed us that she "couldn't find the tea right now" and offered a substitute. I also had to request creamer and sweetener for the cold brew several different times before it arrived at the table. My wife ordered a side salad. It arrived with the wrong dressing. This did offer the opportunity to try their house sorghum vinaigrette. It was very good however the Buttermilk Ranch, once it arrived, was quite delicious. The salad itself is a low frills pile of quality fresh greens with trace amounts of candied walnuts. The burgers were amazing! Very juicy and delicious. The pimento cheese added a sharp creaminess that complemented the burger well. The tomato jam had a nice sweetness that balanced out the pimento cheese and burger. There were homemade pickles on the side. They were amazing! I could've had a bowl of them for an appetizer! The french fries, although not in the same stratosphere as the burger, were also very good. All in all, despite some service challenges, I would definitely eat here again. I would love to come back and try a dinner service as the food was certainly the star today and I would hope that service would perhaps be better during dinner. It may be in the James Beard realm from food execution perspective but The Hive needs to button up service issues to be seriously considered for such an honor. read more

The Hive - Chef 's Burger - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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I have so many great things to say about this place, I honestly don't know where to start. We made reservations for a Saturday night and were seated shortly after. From the pictures, I couldn't tell how big the place was; but was much bigger in person than I expected. Split in to 3 areas - the bar which had bar seating and tables/chairs and lounging and then a front/right dining room and back dining room by the kitchen. We were seated in the back and the place had great decor - huge beehives and bees all around the place. Our server was great, she was very attentive and we were from out of town and hadn't been there so she gave some great suggestions. We were told by a local that they had the best fries and to get their Hive burger (which had pimento cheese, tomato jam, and house pickles) so we got that and then the Hog Chop which came with yellow corn grits, cider braised cabbage and pecan relish; but I don't eat cabbage so they subbed out that for brussels sprouts for no charge and let me tell you - one of the best meals in my life. The pork chop was THE BEST porkchop - thick, perfectly cooked, and so flavorful. When we placed our order, the server let us know it was busy and that it might be a bit before we got our food so we ordered a starter which we were SO glad we did. We got the autumn squash soup with rosemary cream and was served with cornbread and a maple based butter. What an amazing start to our meal. The manager came by and checked to see how everything was which I always think is nice. The place is located right in downtown so no dedicated parking lot, but parking was easy enough around the square with street parking or in the free garage a block over. I can't wait to eat here again when we come back. Thank you for a great night and great food! Take advantage of the location and walk around the hotel museum before/after eating! read more

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My favorite meal during a recent trip to the Ozarks. Mixed drinks were great and our server was very knowledgeable. I had the Como La Mora which I found very pleasant. We got the hummus and cheese plate to start. The hummas was so different and delicious. The cheeses were very good, but I would have liked a more detailed description of them - I always like to know where a cheese comes from and maybe get more for myself. I had the chicken as my main and the flavors were just amazing. It all worked together so perfectly. My husband ordered the burger and loved his. I tried some fries and they were so good. The ambiance was very quirky and I enjoyed it. I don't really understand the green penguins, but they were fun I guess? My 3-year-old loved them. There wasn't a kids menu, but it was a very friendly toward families restaurant. I observed multiple families dining there. I would put this at the top of my list for my next Bentonville visit. read more

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As we were staying in the adjacent 21c Museum Hotel, we stopped into The Hive. What a pleasant surprise! Found beautifully integrated craft cocktails, great wines, interesting appetizers (the mousse) and an open, very chill atmosphere. The servers were kind, efficient and very knowledgeable about the beverages and food. Trust any and all recommendations. You will not be disappointed. read more

The Hive - "The Hive" wall art - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Staying at the hotel, we had both breakfast and a dinner. Breakfast was excellent - local sausage, grits, eggs fresh and yellow, biscuit. Service was excellent. Room quiet and amenable. Dinner we share a salad and pasta, again just right. Bar scene next door looked good. Highly recomment. read more

I visited from out of town and was delighted by the museum, the penguins, the food, the bees, and the cotton candy! I got to try the pimento cheese burger and enjoyed bites of the cornbread served ahead of the meal. I found the meal to be huge and the burger with the cheese was a bit salty, so I ended up deconstructing it and adding the cheese to bites of fries- perfect!! Mondays had a wine by the bottle special which I appreciated as well! Can't wait to return! read more

The Hive - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

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As quests of friends this evening it was, well let's just say, the buzzzz that once was when Chef Mathew opened the Hive, has gone. The menu is little changed after almost 9 years. Time to move on and pollinate elsewhere in Bentonville as new and exciting eateries are to be found. The corn bread was tasteless and dry as sawdust. The lettuce was brown around the edges & over dressed The brisket end cap was enough to gag on. This once James Beard contender needs to reinvent himself and a tired menu. In all fairness the Phantom Gourmet originally, sang his praises back in 2013 The Phantoms credo: Truth in Dining - to fairly and honestly evaluate each restaurant. The Phantom goes incognito with no freebies, special discounts or favors. It compliments the PG's basic journalistic principle... editorial independence, providing ... reviews with out reservations. read more

The Hive - The Phantoms credo: Truth in Dining - to fairly and honestly evaluate each restaurant. The Phantom goes incognito with no freebies, specials - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Really enjoyed the cocktails at this bar. The beehive around the room was amazing and it was super clean and hip. The bartender seemed to be the only one on at first, so it took about 25 minutes to get our first drink and some waters. We ordered the pub cheese, which had a good flavor. We were given a paper menu, which appeared to be a lunch menu, without times on it. We ordered cocktails and the pub cheese from that menu, but were then charged the price for them that was published on their full menu. If you have special lunch pricing (it was about 4 PM when we were there), it would be advisable to post that time on the menu so patrons know, and not give them the paper menu. The drinks were double the price. read more

The Hive - Garden Party cocktail - Southern Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Excellent service and the food was delicious. For dinner we had chicken liver mousse, grilled chicken gizzards and the crispy pork belly. This was plenty for the two of us. read more