| ANGELS Pizza cooked in wood-fired ovens; pasta and nightly specials; cannoli and other Italian desserts.
600 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$ 501-609-9323 LD Mon.-Sat.
ARLINGTON HOTEL Massive seafood buffet on Friday nights, breakfast buffet daily, served in the splendor of a grand old hotel.
239 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$-$$$ 501-623-7771 BLD daily.
BACK PORCH GRILL Pasta, seafood dishes and Omaha black angus steaks; Beef Wellington is the signature dish.
4810 Central Ave. (Sun Bay Resort) Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$ 501-525-0885 LD Mon.-Sat.
BELLE ARTI RISTORANTE Ambitious menu of lavish delights in a film-noir setting; excellent desserts.
719 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$$ 501-624-7474 LD daily.
BRICK HOUSE GRILL Good steaks, burgers and a fresh seafood selection; kid’s meals, too.
CAFE 1217 Great gourmet meals served over-the-counter. Bustling at lunch.
1217 Malvern Ave., Suite B. Hot Springs AR No alcohol CC $-$$ BYO wine and glasses 501-318-1094 LD Mon.-Sat.
CAFE SANTA CLARE A Mexican joint — the menu includes cheese dip, enchiladas, burritos, etc. — whose entrees take on a Middle Eastern flair at night.
323 Whittington Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$-$$$ 501-624-0199 D Tue.-Sat.
CAJUN BOILERS Expertly prepared boiled shrimp, crawfish and such, served in a fun atmosphere.
2806 Albert Pike Hot Springs AR Beer and Wine CC $$-$$$ 501-767-5695 D Tue.-Sat.
CHEF PAUL’S Haute cuisine in a strip-mall setting. Top quality presentation and service. Freshest fish you'll find in this area, great meats, exquisite desserts.
4330 Central Ave., Temperance Hill Square, Suite A Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$$ 501-520-4187 LD Mon.-Sat.
COY’S Hot Springs’ best-known steakhouse, and a predictable winner in our annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
300 Coy’s St. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$-$$$ 501-321-1414 D daily.
DOE’S Locally owned branch of the Greenville, Miss., icon offers the familiar steaks and soaked salad. The owners didn't get the same tamale recipe, but they're good, too. Biggest difference from other Doe's eateries: It's strikingly clean.
4904 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$-$$$ 501-525-8585 LD 7 days
DON JUAN’S Mex-style enchiladas, runny white cheese dip, great guacamole and great service in strip-mall locale.
1311 Albert Pike Road No. A Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$ 501-321-0766 LD daily.
FISHERMAN’S WHARF Reminiscent of a coastal seafood joint, complete with large menu and fish nets adorning the wall. Boisterous, family style place.
5101 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC 501-525-7437 LD daily.
GRADY’S GRILL Salads, sandwiches, steaks and such served in a classy spot in the bottom of the Majestic Hotel.
101 Park Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $-$$$ 501-623-5511 LD 7 days
HAWGS PIZZA PUB Good pizza and other Italian food, a wide selection of appetizers, salads, burgers and sandwiches in an all-Razorback motif.
1442 Airport Road Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $-$$ 501-767-4240 LD daily.
HOT SPRINGS BRAU HAUS All the usual schnitzels are available, an inviting bar awaits as you enter, and the brick-walled place has a lot of history and coziness.
801 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$-$$$ 501-624-7866 LD Tue.-Sun.
HUNAN PALACE Dependable Chinese cuisine, good soups, nice priced combos for two or three.
4737 Central Ave. No. 104 Hot Springs AR No alcohol CC $$ 501-525-3344 LD Mon.-Sat.
J’S ITALIAN VILLA Pasta, fresh fish and beef specials. Appetizers and salads are terrific, as are the desserts.
4826 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$$ nightly jazz soloist entertainment 501-525-1121 D Mon.-Sat.
JASON’S BURGERS AND MORE Locals love it for filets, fried shrimp, ribs, catfish, burgers and the like at good prices.
148 Amity Road Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $-$$ 501-525-0919 LD Tue.-Sat.
KREAM KASTLE DRIVE INN Revisit the past with a stop at this classic spot on U.S. 70 East. Burgers, dogs, cones and shakes the way they're supposed to be made, at prices to like.
15922 Highway 70 East, Lonsdale Hot Springs AR No alcohol No CC $ 501-939-2350 LD daily.
LA HACIENDA Authentic Mexican food; array of entrees.
3836 Central Ave Hot Springs AR Beer and Wine CC $-$$ 501-525-8203 LD daily.
MCCLARD’S Considered by many to be the best barbecue in Arkansas — ribs, pork, beef and great tamales, too.
505 Albert Pike Hot Springs AR Beer only No CC $ 501-624-9586 LD Tue.-Sat.
MICKEY’S BAR-B-Q Tasty, meaty spare ribs, huge plates of sliced pork and beef and decent chopped meat sandwiches, served cafeteria style.
1622 Park Ave. Hot Springs AR No alcohol Amex only $-$$ 501-624-1247 LD Tue. - Sat.
MOLLIE’S RESTAURANT A comfortable old Spa City faithful, where tasty soups and sandwiches are a certainty.
538 W. Grand Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$ 501-623-6582 LD daily.
OAKLAWN CAROUSEL TERRACE RESTAURANT If you're in the mood for a little gambling and a cheap meal on a Friday night, Oaklawn can provide both. While simulcast betting goes on downstairs, the Jockey Club serves its menu items upstairs. Drinks are extra. It's serviceable food for the price.
2705 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR CC $-$$ 1-800-OAKLAWN Fridays
ON THE BORDER Tasty Tex-Mex at reasonable prices; great margaritas too.
190 Pakis St. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$ 501-520-5045 LD daily.
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE Huge portions of well-grilled meats at decent prices as well as perfectly roasted rack of lamb and scrumptious salmon.
180 Pakis St. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$-$$$ 501-520-5800 D daily.
POMPEII CAFE Bubbling over with gourmet pizzas, steaks and pasta.
2012 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$ 501-318-3287 LD Tue.-Sun.
PURITY BARBECUE Good smoked meats, very affordable, and don't miss out on the crock of beans.
1000 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs AR Beer only No CC $-$$ 501-623-4006 LD daily.
ROCKY’S CORNER Knock-out pizza at ahopping eatery across the street from Oaklawn Park.
2600 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$ 501-624-0199 LD daily.
ROD’S PIZZA CELLAR Terrific handmade pizzas highlighted by the Godfather, a whopper. Lunch specials are a steal.
3350 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Beer and Wine CC $-$$ 501-321-2313 LD Tue. -Sun.
SAM’S PIZZA PUB & RESTAURANT A cozy, inviting spot decked out in Christmas lights and offering several tasty styles of pizza (try the Sam's special) and other dinner specials. Accessible by boat or car. Often rocks at night with lake locals.
401 Burchwood Bay Road Hot Springs AR Full bar CC $$ 501-525-0780 LD daily
STUBBY’S Doesn't short you on near perfect pork and beef: lean, flavorful, smoky.
3024 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR Beer only CC $-$$ 501-624-1552 LD daily.
THE PANCAKE SHOP Come prepared to wait for a seat, but it’s worth it for fantastic, cooked-to-order breakfasts highlighted by fresh-squeezed orange juice, massive ham steaks and large, fluffy pancakes.
216 Central Ave. Hot Springs AR No alcohol No CC $ Checks 501-624-9465 B 7 days
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