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.
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!
Join us for Downtown Fayetteville’s 2nd annual Falltoberfest from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm!
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.
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!
Spicy, savory, herbaceous, and sweet—Thai food truly covers all the bases. Luckily for Fayetteville, there’s a slew of excellent Thai restaurants in town, from hip food trucks to much-loved neighborhood locals. This vibrant culinary scene is due to the city’s sizable Laotian and Vietnamese communities. Here are the best Thai and Vietnamese restaurants in the city.
Nonalcoholic cocktails are having a moment. In Fayetteville and across the country, more and more people are opting for booze-free beverages — which is easy to do, considering these drinks are often just as tasty as traditional cocktails. Gone are the days of too-sweet mocktails and simple seltzers. Many alcohol-free cocktails are creatively crafted with premium ingredients by bartenders who enjoy making these drinks as much as their alcohol counterparts. Whether you live a sober lifestyle, you’re considering doing Dry January, or you simply want to indulge in an aperitif sans alcohol every now and then, here are the best places to sip nonalcoholic cocktails in Fayetteville.
Explore 23 craft breweries and earn prizes along the way!
