Highest-rated Restaurants in Hot Springs by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Hot Springs 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 Hot Springs, 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.

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#30. English Muffin Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (215 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4832 Central Ave. Ste F Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Sam's Southern Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1906 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. DeLuca's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (462 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 833 Central Ave. Ste 100 Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Capo's Tacos

- Rating: 4.5/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 Higdon Ferry Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Red Oak Fillin' Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (125 reviews)
- Address: 2169 Carpenter Dam Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, Burgers, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Rocky's Corner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Sports Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 100 Cornerstone Blvd. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Kollective Coffee + Tea

- Rating: 4.5/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Via Roma Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (177 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1521 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Splash Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 325 Ouchita Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. The Hungry Greek

- Rating: 4.5/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3302 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Soup, Greek, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Quetzal Authentic Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 1105 Albert Pike Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Ai Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1609 Albert Pike Road Ste J Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Bubba's Catfish-2-Go

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 622A Carpenter Dam Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Luna Bella

- Rating: 4.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Grand Isle Way Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. David's Burgers

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 3802 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Cafe 1217

- Rating: 4.5/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1217 Malvern Ave. Ste B Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Poached

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Address: 5001 Central Ave. Ste B Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. The Pho House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 East Grand Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. La Bodeguita

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1313 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. SQZBX Brewery & Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (321 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 236 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Ambrosia Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 307 Broadway St. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Custom Cakes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Mama Vee's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 420 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Taqueria Los Mayas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3682 Malvern Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Best Cafe & Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 632 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp