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 say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% 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 social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

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 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Pho King

- Rating: 4.2/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1217 South Waldron Road Ste C&D Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Bensons Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2515 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Salad, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Bricktown Brewery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (401 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 318 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Breweries
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Pho Hoang

- Rating: 4.2/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2111 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Doe's Eat Place

- Rating: 4.2/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 422 North 3rd St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Pho Vietnam Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2214 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Jim's Razorback Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3501 Old Greenwood Road Ste 17 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Neumeier's Rib Room

- Rating: 4.3/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 424 Garrison Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Bars, Music Venues
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. 21 West End

- Rating: 4.3/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 21 North 2nd St. Ste 102 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Blue Ember Smokehouse

- Rating: 4.3/5 (108 reviews)
- Address: 8000 Phoenix Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Smokehouse, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. R & R's Curry Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1525 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Pad Thai

- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7803 Rogers Ave. Ste B Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. AJ's Oyster House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (175 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 North 10th St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Uncork'd

- Rating: 4.4/5 (100 reviews)
- Address: 5501 Phoenix Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Wine Bars, Beer Bar, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Fort Smith Coffee Co

- Rating: 4.4/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1101 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Patrick's Butcher Boy Burgers

- Rating: 4.4/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4300 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers, American, Food Stands
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. The Egg of Fort Smith

- Rating: 4.4/5 (142 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3801 Planters Road Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Tassanee's Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1611 Dodson Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Fort Smith Coffee Co. at Bakery District

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 70 South 7th St. The Bakery District Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Miguel's Taqueria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1719 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. The Artistic Bean

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 324 Greenwood Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Bakeries, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Diamond Head Restaurant 2

- Rating: 4.5/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1901 Midland Blvd. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Vietnamese, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Las Americas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1806 Zero St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Donut Palace

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4101 Rogers Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Donuts
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Asian Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 7110 Rogers Ave. Ste 112 Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Paizi's Gyros Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3110 South 74th St. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Asian Kitchen Express

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3842 Midland Blvd. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Laotian, Thai, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. La Mesa

- Rating: 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6500 Hwy 271 South Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Nara Chicken

- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2815 Grand Ave. Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Sakuu Asian Bakery & Deli

- Rating: 4.7/5 (27 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 Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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