Highest-rated restaurants in Fort Smith by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Fort Smith by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Fort Smith, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Jeff's Club House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2801 Old Greenwood Road Ste 16 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Salad, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Bensons Grill
- Rating: 4.0/5 (116 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2515 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Jim's Razorback Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3501 Old Greenwood Road Ste 17 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Pho Hoang
- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2111 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Bricktown Brewery
- Rating: 4.0/5 (369 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 318 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Pho Vietnam Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2214 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Blue Ember Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (88 reviews)
- Address: 8000 Phoenix Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbeque, Smokehouse, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tassanee's Thai Cuisine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611 Dodson Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Asian Bistro
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2503 Market Trace Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#21. AJ's Oyster House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 North 10th St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Fort Smith Coffee Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Pad Thai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7803 Rogers Ave. Ste B Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Doe's Eat Place
- Rating: 4.5/5 (89 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 422 North 3rd St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#17. 21 West End
- Rating: 4.5/5 (141 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 21 North 2nd St. Ste 102 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#16. R & R's Curry Express
- Rating: 4.5/5 (99 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Uncork'd
- Rating: 4.5/5 (80 reviews)
- Address: 5501 Phoenix Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer Bar, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Neumeier's Rib Room
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbeque, Bars, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Donut Palace
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4101 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Patrick's Butcher Boy Burgers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4300 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers, American, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp
#11. The Egg of Fort Smith
- Rating: 4.5/5 (115 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3801 Planters Road Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Artistic Bean
- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Bakeries, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Miguel's Taqueria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1719 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Las Americas
- Rating: 4.5/5 (119 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1806 Zero St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#7. La Mesa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 6500 Hwy 271 South Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Paizi's Gyros Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 South 74th St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Nara Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 2815 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Thai Chicken Bowl
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2100 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Diamond Head Restaurant 2
- Rating: 4.5/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 Midland Blvd. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, American
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Asian Kitchen Express
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 3842 Midland Blvd. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Sakuu Asian Bakery & Deli
- Rating: 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 4620 Rogers Ave. Ste 105 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Bakeries, Bubble Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
