Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas | Dining in Fayetteville

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It's good to be hungry when you're in Fayetteville, but it's hard to stay that way! Fayetteville’s authentic, diverse culinary scene continually expands thanks to a new wave of restaurateurs showcasing regional ingredients and reinventing traditional dishes. Unique culinary experiences include farm-to-table restaurants and artisan coffee shops that roast locally. Long-time staples to locals are must-try institutions for visitors that want to dive into a food culture that reflects Fayetteville’s personality.

Here, it’s a melting pot of local, international, and fusion flavors. From fine dining to food truck courts, comfort food to new favorites - whatever you or your crew are hungry for, Fayetteville serves it up!

Outdoor dining is available at many of our restaurants along with sidewalk cafes and public picnic areas. Plus, an impressive display of food trucks serving lunch, dinner, snacks, and sweets can be found all throughout Fayetteville.

Ready to get your grub on? Start scrolling below, or check our Restaurant Guide for a more comprehensive list.

Restaurant Guide

Oct. 1 - 31, 2024

The Hoptober Challenge

The Fayetteville Ale Trail passport program is always on. AND this month we are spicing things up with a special challenge! Whether you are a Fayetteville weekender or an NWA local stepping out of your usual taproom comfort zone, you’re invited to earn a brand new prize courtesy of the Fayetteville Ale Trail – all for drinking really good craft beer!

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Local Breweries in Fayetteville

Craft beer culture in Northwest Arkansas was born in Fayetteville, and today it's grown to include a range of microbreweries as diverse as they are delicious! You'll currently find eight microbrewery and nanobrewery operations crafting local beer in Fayetteville, AR. It's up to you to find the public taproom that has the atmosphere that fits your style! No matter where you end up, you'll find that our breweries have personalities as distinct and varied as the beers they produce.

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February 1, 2025

Frost Fest 2025

For craft beer lovers 'round the world, there’s nothing that warms the heart and soul more on a chilly winter’s day than a gathering of 50 or so breweries from multiple states — all pouring samples of their very best brews! If this sounds like a personal paradise, allow us to make your dreams come true. Make plans to attend Frost Fest 2025 in Fayetteville, AR on Saturday, February 1st!

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