Highest-rated restaurants in Little Rock by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Little Rock 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 Little Rock, 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.
#25. Star of India Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (373 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Shackleford Road Ste C4 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Al Seraj Mediterranean Restaurant & Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11400 North Rodney Parham Road Ste B Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Layla's Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (274 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9501 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Greek, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#22. GOAT Indian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 11321 West Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. The Pantry Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11401 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Bars, German, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 614 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Argentine, Spanish, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Kebab House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11321 West Markham St. Ste 4 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#18. El Sur Street Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 1214 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Honduran, Food Trucks, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#17. El Torito
- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 Bowman Road Ste 310 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp
#16. The Pantry Crest
- Rating: 4.5/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 722 North Palm St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: German, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. La Frontera Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4922 Baseline Road Ste A Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. David's Burgers
- Rating: 4.5/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 400 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Milford Track
- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10809 Executive Center Drive Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Flora Jean's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 433 East 3rd St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Wright's BBQ
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1311 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Kris & Sam's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 425 West Capitol Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Malibu Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 402 South Louisiana St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Fidel & Co
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 500 Shall Ave. Ste B Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Grill Pollo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 14810 Cantrell Road Ste 190 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Latin American, Chicken Shop, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#6. MeMe's Twisted Potato
- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3005 Asher Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#5. La Tapatia Taqueria & Birria
- Rating: 5.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8912 Stagecoach Road Ste 6 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#4. El Alamo Mexican Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8414 Geyer Springs Road Ste 1 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ye Paul's Soul Bodega & Grill
- Rating: 5.0/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 4424 Frazier Pike Ste D Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Bobbie D's
- Rating: 5.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 3201 West 65th Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Rosie's Pot & Kettle Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 2301 Crisp Drive Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Cafes
- 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.
