Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Fayetteville by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Fayetteville using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#20. Kobe Hibachi Grill and Sushi
- Rating: 2.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 643 East Van Asche Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Hunan Manor Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 2.8/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1147 North Tahoe Place Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Herman's Ribhouse
- Rating: 3.2/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Wasabi
- Rating: 3.2/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 313 West Dickson St. Ste 105 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Noodles Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.3/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3748 North Mall Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. East Side Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1838 North Crossover Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Doe's Eat Place
- Rating: 3.6/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 316 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Meiji Japanese Cuisine
- Rating: 3.8/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3878 North Crossover Road Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Rolando's Restaurante
- Rating: 3.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 509 West Spring St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Bordinos Restaurant and Wine Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Vetro 1925
- Rating: 4.0/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 17 East Center St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Theo's Fayetteville
- Rating: 4.1/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 318 North Campbell Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Lounges, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bocca Italian Eatery & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.1/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2036 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Catfish Hole Fayetteville
- Rating: 4.1/5 (271 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4127 West Wedington Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Cheers At The OPO
- Rating: 4.2/5 (198 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 West Center St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tula
- Rating: 4.3/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 East Center St. Ste 160 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. La Media Luna
- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2135 Main Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Eclectic Kitchen
- Rating: 4.6/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1218 North Garland Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, New American, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Leverett Lounge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 737 North Leverett Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Atlas The Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 208 North Block Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
