Highest-rated Restaurants in Little Rock by Diners

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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 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 Little Rock, 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. Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 311 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#29. Taqueria El Palenque

- Rating: 4.4/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9501 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#28. Blue Sage Vegan Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 420 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Vegan, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

#27. La Frontera Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4922 Baseline Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#26. El Torito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 Bowman Road Ste 310 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Kontiki African Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3901 South University Ste 23 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: African
- Read more on Yelp

#24. Kris & Sam's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 425 West Capitol Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#23. BCW

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1424 South Main St. Ste 101 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Salad, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#22. Star of India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Shackleford Road Ste C4 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

#21. Al Seraj Mediterranean Restaurant & Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11400 North Rodney Parham Road Ste B Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 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 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11321 West Markham St. Ste 4 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

#18. The Pantry Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (523 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11401 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Bars, German, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#17. Layla's Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9501 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Greek, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

#16. GOAT Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 11321 West Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Malibu Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 402 South Louisiana St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#14. Flora Jean's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 433 East 3rd St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

#13. Big Bad Breakfast - Main Street

- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 306 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#12. The Pantry Crest

- Rating: 4.6/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 722 North Palm St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: German, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

#11. Milford Track

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10809 Executive Center Drive Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Fidel & Co

- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 500 Shall Ave. Ste B Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

#9. El Sur Street Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1214 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Honduran, Latin American, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

#8. La Tapatia Taqueria & Birria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8912 Stagecoach Road Ste 6 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

#7. Grill Pollo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 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: 4.8/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3005 Asher Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. El Alamo Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8414 Geyer Springs Road Ste 1 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

#4. Bobbie D's

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 3201 West 65th Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

#3. Ye Paul's Soul Bodega & Grill

- Rating: 4.9/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 4424 Frazier Pike Ste D Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers, American, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp