Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Fayetteville area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Fayetteville area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all 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 and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, 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 chefs' 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, 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 the Fayetteville area 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., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#28. Kobe Hibachi Grill and Sushi
- Rating: 2.6/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 643 East Van Asche Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Hunan Manor Chinese Restaurant
- Rating: 2.8/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1147 North Tahoe Place Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Seafood, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Foghorn's Wings Burgers & More
- Rating: 3.1/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1545 West 15th St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sports Bars, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Wasabi
- Rating: 3.2/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 313 West Dickson St. Ste 105 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Herman's Ribhouse
- Rating: 3.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2901 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Steakhouses, American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Emelia's Mediterranean Kitchen
- Rating: 3.3/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 309 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Noodles Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 3.3/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3748 North Mall Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Doe's Eat Place
- Rating: 3.5/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 316 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#20. East Side Grill
- Rating: 3.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1838 North Crossover Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Mermaids Seafood Restaurant
- Rating: 3.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2217 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Mama Z's Cafe
- Rating: 3.7/5 (95 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 357 West Henri De Tonti Blvd. Tontitown, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Meiji Japanese Cuisine
- Rating: 3.8/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3878 North Crossover Road Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Rolando's Restaurante
- Rating: 3.8/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 509 West Spring St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Bordinos Restaurant and Wine Bar
- Rating: 3.9/5 (267 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 310 West Dickson St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. The Buttered Biscuit - Fayetteville
- Rating: 3.9/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1754 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Marley's Pizzeria
- Rating: 3.9/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 609 West Dickson St. Ste 103 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Sports Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Vetro 1925
- Rating: 4.0/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 17 East Center St. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Mj Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 838 North 48th St. Ste A Springdale, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Hail Fellow Well Met
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5519 Hackett Road Springdale, Arkansas
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Farmer's Table Cafe
- Rating: 4.0/5 (514 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1079 South School Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Bocca Italian Eatery & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.0/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2036 North College Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Theo's Fayetteville
- Rating: 4.1/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 318 North Campbell Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Lounges, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Catfish Hole Fayetteville
- Rating: 4.1/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4127 West Wedington Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Tula
- Rating: 4.3/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 East Center St. Ste 160 Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Hammontree's Grilled Cheese
- Rating: 4.3/5 (695 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 326 North West Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Sandwiches, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. La Media Luna
- Rating: 4.5/5 (226 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2135 Main Drive Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Leverett Lounge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 737 North Leverett Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Atlas The Restaurant
- Rating: 4.8/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 208 North Block Ave. Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
