Decided to drop by xperience for a late night bite and it definitely was just that, an experience!! As soon as I got in the door I was welcomed to the dopest vibe! RnB music was playing, vibrant decor everywhere, and some seriously unforgettable artwork on the wall. It's definitely giving cocktail lounge with soul! I can definitely see me vibing with some friends here. I ordered the Philly eggroll and it was good!!! All the flavors paired well with each other, the only downside to this was it was a little greasy. The other foods the serve sound amazing and I can tell by the menu that they serve a lot of rich food, this is probably not the best place to go if you're looking to eat healthy ijs. Some of their plates are way overpriced and not worth spending the money on in my opinion, since you can get the same thing for cheaper at other southern restaurants. read more

The Xperience Kitchen + Lounge - Bat area - Lounges Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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Stopped in on a whim to grab one drink & ended up staying for more. Our bartender, CoCo, was amazing & asked questions about our taste preferences to scale the drinks accordingly. Highly recommend the Blacker The Berry if you're looking for a sweeter drink that doesn't skimp in the strength department. My boyfriend ordered it first, I tried his, & it was so good I ordered it for my next round. Fantastic service, nice ambiance, friendly staff. A great start (or end!) to a night out. Will include a note that the cocktails range from $10-$18, so if you're looking for cheaper drinks this is not the bar for it. 18% gratuity is added to the bill but they make that clear on the menu & checks. read more

The Xperience Kitchen + Lounge - blacker the berry (left) & ima flirt (right) - Lounges Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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My wife and I have tried this restaurant three different times over the years because we genuinely want to support minority-owned businesses in our community. The first visit was very loud and the food was slightly below average, but we gave grace since they were new at the time. The second visit, we waited about 10 minutes and no one came to take our order, so we left and assumed it may have been a staffing issue. Today we decided to give it another try. We were seated almost immediately, which was great. However, after waiting about 15 minutes without anyone coming to take our order, we left again. We were really looking forward to trying the Philly steak egg roll, lamb waffle, and chicken pot stickers, so that was disappointing. We truly want this place to succeed, but consistency in service is important. Hopefully this feedback helps, and maybe we'll try again in the future. read more

My friends and I had dinner here last night. The food was delicious. Our server was amazing and attentive. Very cute decor. We will definitely be back. read more

The chicken and collard greens were amazing. Chicken fried hard!! The Mac and cheese was on the 'soupy' side, but the flavor was good. The DJ was great. I wouldn't accuse them of being the most welcoming people, but it was simply cool. Would I go back... with others yes. It's absolutely beautiful in there. read more

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The Xperience was not good at least for me. We went on Mother's Day. The music was very loud. Too loud for the size of the place. Difficult to hear the people in the party I was with. They were not using the regular menu instead had you go to Instagram to view that days menu. What if someone did not have Instagram??? There was only a few items to choose from and no price listed. Disappointed we decided to dine at a different establishment where we felt more comfortable. read more

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The Xperience kitchen and lounge need better business practices. I visited this restaurant for the first time and my experience was criminal. When my ticket came I had so many charges it was crazy we had two orders oxtails and two side carr drinks. The oxtails bunch price was 32 each but we was charged 40 then the drinks they charged for the ingredients outside the alcohol. Wait for second then gratuity charge for one or more . They charged a supplement charge. The drinks was 12 dollars each the ticket should have been around 85-90 dollars they charged 150 dollars with all the extra charges so when visiting this restaurant make sure you check your ticket closely this is what they call highway robbery at it's best. read more

Was in town bonding with my fraternity brothers, and everything was on point--from the food to the music to the service. The perfect spot to chill, vibe, and enjoy good times with the frat. Definitely a memorable experience! read more

he food was decent overall. I tried the crab claws, which were surprisingly small and could've benefited from being simmered in a flavorful sauce. The fried catfish was just okay, and the pork chops were overcooked and a bit too hard for my taste. What really earned the higher star rating was the atmosphere--it had a nice vibe. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, although the toothpick in his mouth throughout the service was a bit off-putting. read more

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Came for lunch and really enjoyed it! Food was delicious and well seasoned. The portions are huge! I got the soul tacos with a side of Mac and cheese and took most of it home. Our server Tisha was kind and attentive. The restaurant decor is inviting with greenery everywhere. Just a note that they add gratuity to every ticket. I didn't mind and our server informed us when the bill was brought. read more

The Xperience Kitchen + Lounge - Soul tacos - Lounges Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

Te oxtail quesadillas were delicious, chicken wings fried to perfection but not many options on sauces, catfish bites and the lemon butter rice was really good. The service was ok. Background music pumped. Nice vibes. read more

We had a great experience. We loved the champagne upon entering. The salmon bite appetizer was awesome. Our server was very attentive to our needs and recommend some good cocktails. read more

The Xperience Kitchen + Lounge - Salmon bites - Lounges Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

The service at the Xperience is less than desirable. They require you email for reservations if your party is larger than 8. However, they do not reply to emails and do not answer the phone. Once I walked in to ask about the reservation the person who stated she is responsible for reservations was rude and dismissive. She never apologized for not responding. The goal was to support and upcoming business but her lack of respect was definitely noticed and I would not attend again. read more

Brunch was terrific! I had breakfast bowl chock full of good things and my wife went for grits and bacon. Tequila Sunrise mimosa was refreshing and made just right. Ambiance was cool. We'll be back! read more

The food and service were great! I wish I could tell you our adorable server's name but the music was sooo loud I couldn't hear her. She was attentive considering the busily fervor of the restaurant. The music was surprisingly loud for such a small space. The staff was apologetic for the music when they caught my 77 yr old mother's eye. She somehow tuned out the music and was concentrating on reading lips! That didn't work well either. The music needs to be turned down to thoroughly enjoy the "Xperience". Brunch was served all day. The turkey legs! Yum! The fried pickles were tasty but didn't need the heavy salt. Crab cakes were filling and good. When I looked up the restaurant on Yelp, I saw the mention of music. But I did not see the mention of extremely loud music. The fact that it was a Soul Food restaurant was a winner for me since we were visiting from out of town. My mother and I lucked out that we did not have to make a reservation. As we were leaving the type of clientele changed given the dress code enforced . Glad we left when we did though. read more

I was really excited to try The Xperience when I first saw the posts pop up on Facebook. I grew up in Little Rock but live in Houston now. I was happy to see more options for my hometown. However, my excitement was tempered by the food and drinks. We arrived and were greeted with complimentary sparkling moscato. Nice touch. Sat down promptly at a high top table for 4 and a waitress came and took our drink orders. I ordered a Call an Uber ($18) but when I got it, I wanted to call the cops. It tasted watered down and not full bodied for a drink with d'usse and casamigos. It was like they had batched this beverage and it was not made fresh. My friend ordered a mule but asked them to customize with Tito's vodka. The drink tasted terrible and she didn't drink it. They refused to take it off my bill. The food was just as disappointing. We ordered the fried salmon bites and fried okra to start. Breading on the salmon was extremely heavy and the fried okra were cold. We wanted to try the sides, so we ordered the yams, greens, and Mac n cheese. Yams and greens were canned. Ordered the crab cakes, they came out cold. We sent them back and they came back lukewarm. I found everything to be lacking seasoning and severely overpriced. When the management noticed we were not eating our food, they came over and we discussed our meal. At one point, I felt like I was being harassed because he was so insistent everything was great. The chef came over at one point and talked to my friend who is familiar with the food industry. He admitted the food was canned as they did not have a lot of kitchen capacity. I excused myself to use the restroom and they were frying fish in the hallway. At that point, I was ready to go. I was even more disappointed they refused to remove the drink that was not consumed. They charge an automatic 18% gratuity but I saw the waitress maybe 4 times. We asked the person who brought us our food to bring us water. The grass walls and neon signs are nice but this restaurant has a long way to go to live up to its name. I am hoping they are just growing pains. I would be open to returning but not until I know my money won't be wasted. read more

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I ordered from this restaurant for lunch today! Horrible! Horrible! Horrible! MISTAKE! The chicken was undercooked! The Mac & cheese was had a hair in it like a beard hair! The cabbage was over seasoned! NASTY! And let's not even talk about those soupy, sweet potatoes!! I'll never order from this place again! I saw it and thought it'd be good especially considering i saw they sold soul food but like many other restaurants in LR it's just another gross overpriced undercooked restaurant!! read more

The Xperience Kitchen + Lounge - Fried Chicken Dinner - Lounges Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

I enjoyed every second being there. The ambiance was radiant and it literally made me feel so comfortable. The service was absolutely attentive satisfying my every need . I had the Jerk Chicken Pasta and it was absolutely delicious ! Their drinks were divine not too strong but just right . I would definitely recommend going and hopefully you get the "Xperience" I did ! read more

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My boyfriend & I went on a date to this place that I've been wanting to try. I absolutely loved how the place was decorated & the music was amazing as well. We had reservations at 7:30pm. Our table was ready as we arrived about 5 mins early. Upon entering we were greeted & offered complementary champagne. The food did take a while but it was definitely worth the wait. Our waitress Justine (I think, I'm terrible with names) was the sweetest! The drinks I believe were overpriced but they were good. I ordered Call an Uber. I would definitely recommend this place & will be back! read more

The Xperience Kitchen + Lounge - Inside toward the back of the building - Lounges Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

poor communication. made reservation a week in a half beforehand with no confirmation. had to continuously email them couldn't get anyone on the phone. ended up having to cancel reservation a day before due to them not having 1 extra seat for my party. 0/10 would not recommend. read more

Decided to stay true to my word and hit Xperience up for a quick lunch bite. I ordered the 8 piece wing and fries. They were cooked great and came out hot from the kitchen. My Honey ordered the Philly Steak rolls. They were fresh and delish!! Ally had the Fried Catfish plate. The fillets were fried to perfection. Also came with sweet potatoes and Mac n Cheese. Xperience is not a Dive or Hole in the Wall. It's clean and has a trendy vibe when you walk in. Staff customer service was on point. Great music that's not so loud you can't talk to your friend sitting next to you. Prices are in line with the other area food and drink places. So if you're looking for a chilled time with good food and drinks, come to Xperience!! read more

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It's a vibe. Fine atmosphere for the grown and sexy crowd. Good music and great food, me and Wifey had what you see in the deets. Kayla our server was nice and friendly, local girl representing the Rock in a major way. Hey it's a vibe again, my Hennessy side car was epic, talked bar tender through that and she nailed it. I will be back. read more

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best soul food in the state and great service team. Drinks are amazing abd the atmosphere is top tier. read more

The Xperience Kitchen + Lounge - a plate of food - Lounges Near Me - Little Rock, Arkansas

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We all ordered something different and shared! It was all delicious! Bill can only be split into two just to let you know! Everything was decorated to the T! Good music! Check the dress code and your kid at the door because this place is a vibe read more

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My food was decent, I was the only one in my party that enjoyed their meal. I do think this place is a bit overpriced. My bill was $90 for just two people, we order the Chicken and waffles, salmon with fries and one drink. They also included the 18% tip so maybe that's why? I definitely don't think i'll be coming here again. Ambiance was okay, I just don't think this place is as fancy as they think it appears for the prices and dress code they have. However the waitress and employees are super nice and welcoming, the service was great. read more

The food is amazing! The music could keep you at the bar for hours. I went for Sunday Brunch which had an upbeat R&B vibe making everyone dance and sing along. Gratuity is included no matter how many are in your party which is probably why service was a little slow but the atmosphere and food made it worth the wait. Chicken and waffles may be the best in Little Rock. Catfish and grits is a hefty portion that will make you take that afternoon nap! Drinks are on point; the Chosen Margarita is super tasty and highly recommended. Go support this local business, you won't be disappointed! read more

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If you are looking for Southern style food with charm, please stop by Xperience. The food was seasoned perfectly and the drinks are excellent. The timeliness was superb. After being seated, our food came in less than 45 minutes and the restaurant was packed to capacity. The Hostess was very kind, understanding and accommodating. This was our first time eating at this establishment and we were treated with love. Their Customer Service is top notch and the Owner, Attorney Forrest, Jr. made sure we were taken care of. This establishment is black owned and I am extremely proud of them for creating an ambiance for the culture. The price of our food was excellent! I paid for three people and my bill was less than $120.00. Honestly, I pay that for one person at other fine dining establishments in the Little Rock area so why not spend this amount for three people? It was worth every dollar. Honestly you pay for the total Xperience (Food, customer service, ambiance, music, and drinks). I highly recommend this establishment and if you're looking for Southern hospitality with an authentic menu stop by the Xperience. read more

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First of all the ambiance, service and food were amazing! The complimentary champagne was unexpected but in a good way. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The food was great too. I will definitely be going back! read more

I had lunch with a friend today and my Xperience was great (no pun intended). We both had the $20 lunch special which included two pieces of catfish and two sides. I chose greens and cabbage and both were full of flavor and delightful. My friend said the Mac n cheese was delicious as well. I'd definitely come back! Ambiance was a vibe! Our server was very helpful. read more

I recommend the Xperience get zero stars for their customer service is nonexistent. My many calls for a reservation were not answered nor did I receive a reply to my email. l'm from Chicago and wanted to make a reservation for 15 people who were coming to Little Rock for a graduation celebration. My daughter and I decided to try in person May 9, 2025 around 4:15pm We experienced first hand a non professional hostess and disrespectful engagement. read more

The food looked delicious I only had sides because I don't eat meat. Please pay with cash because my sister gave them her credit card and never got it back we should've called the police . They made her open her purse up it was a lot they blamed her for her card missing. Ambience was nice. read more

Solid 4/5 stars. Food was great, vibes were nice, and the service was attentive and informative. The only reason i didn't give 5 stars is because of how overpriced the menu is read more

Aside from our waitress being so so sweet, the food was super pricey, but not yummy. It looks cheap.

Food wasnt worth the price but it looks like it is. For 2 people it was $200. Service was good but i didnt appreciate the automatic gratuity. Seems like thats a major issue in arkansas though, not just here. read more

It's really overhyped in my opinion. Big parties aren't easily accommodated & you're only able to split the check in 2. There was easily 12 in our party but we weren't informed about this until asking to split the bill. There's also an automatic 30% gratuity added to the bill so it doesn't make the servers work for it, especially when they already know their tip is coming. Food was mediocre, I sent mine back. Everything is A la cart just fyi, so pork chops for 3 pieces was $19 & each side was $5. I don't eat meat so I simply ordered sides. Just Mac & cheese with fries. They put my food on someone's plate in the group but never offered to bring me my own plate. I sent it back due to the fries being cold & the Mac being mush. From my understanding the pork chops were dry... all of them & several people ordered them. They did rave about the cornbread however, which is also $5 for 2 pieces. Waitress was busy so she rarely came to check on us. They did have a live DJ which was nice. It was a great mix & not too loud. Considering it was mid day there was a nice crowd but not overly bad. My biggest issue was with the dinnerware.. a lot of it is plastic..... for it to be so upscale that was crazy! Parking is downtown so very limited. Personally I wouldn't return. read more

The food was amazing they didn't miss a beat. Service was top tier and that's hard to get here lately. Macaroni, greens, okra, yams, blackened salmon and black catfish were all really good. Julia was our waitress and she elevated the experience. ...no pun intended. Ambiance was 5 out of 5. Can't wait to comeback. read more

Service was excellent the ambiance was great food delicious I will be going back the music was old school R and B and the mixed drinks were on point read more

Had dinner here recently. The atmosphere was good. Drinks were OK. Food had a great appearance. Initially I thought I would just return and try some of the other foods. That quickly changed. When it was time to pay, I placed my card in with my ticket. The waitress came back and said there was no card inside. I immediately was made out to be a liar and had to empty my belongings to let the manager look through my purse. I felt violated. To this date, no one has reached out and my card is still missing. I will not be patronizing this place again. read more

Is there something less than zero stars? I have to give a rating so one star it is! I was excited to try this new restaurant and my family made a reservation for my nephew's birthday. The day before our reservation, we received a notice about a dress code. I thought that was weird but no biggie. We arrive at the restaurant to find the STAFF dressed in many of the items that were forbidden for patrons. My husband was told to remove his plain black ball cap, but multiple servers were wearing ball caps. The dress code said some ball caps were permitted, but when we arrived the server said no caps at all. Also weird but, whatever. We were seated and our server was polite. We didn't have enough seats at our table for our party (there were 11 people in our group). We requested an additional chair and the server said she'd check and see if this was allowed. She came back and said it was not. We asked to speak with the manager. He told us that the additional person in our party would have to stand. We said that was ridiculous and we were told it was that or leave and forfeit the $25 reservation deposit. We chose to leave. We had a great family dinner down the street at one of our old faithful spots. Needless to say, we won't be back. Beautiful place, horrible service! read more

I was hesitant as I saw a bad review on yelp. But let me tell you, this place is TOO GOOD. The greens and mac n cheese are amazing and I got the blacked salmon which was also 10/10. I had a great time and will most definitely be back. Our waitress, Senea, was amazing, kind and very attentive. I will most definitely be back! read more