No shade to the classic cocktail lineup, but if you’re anything like us, sometimes you just need a drink that’s a little more adventurous than your average old fashioned.
Eat
Eat
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.
Restaurants in Northwest Arkansas | Dining in Fayetteville
Valentine's Day Dinner Options in Fayetteville
If treating your person to the most romantic night on the town is your idea of a Valentine's Day celebration, Fayetteville is full of options for doing so! You'll find restaurants featuring special Valentine's dinner menus, cocktails, prixe fixe specials and multi-course meals all across town. Whether the love is romantic, platonic, or somewhere in between, there is plenty of opportunity to imbibe when you do V-Day in Fay! Find a list of options for making your evening meal a special occasion in Fayetteville, AR this Valentine's Day below. Valentine's Day Dining in Fayetteville, AR Valentine’s Day Dinner Ella’s Table | 465 Arkansas Ave | Fayetteville, AR See the Menu | Make a Reservation Friday, February 14 & Saturday, February 15 Call for Reservations (479) 582-0400 Valentine's Day Specials Bordinos | 310 W Dickson St | Fayetteville, AR See the Menu | Make a Reservation Thursday, February 13 - Saturday, February 15Call for Reservations (479) 527-6795 Valentine's Weekend Menu Mockingbird Kitchen | 1466 N College Ave | Fayetteville, AR See the Menu | Make a Reservation Thursday, February 13 - Saturday, February 15 Call for Reservations (479) 435-6333 Valentine's Specials & Favorites Vetro 1925 | 17 E Center St | Fayetteville, AR Limited Menu + Specials | Make a Reservation Thursday, February 13 - Saturday, February 15 Call for Reservations (479) 966-4649 Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Isabellas Italian | 908 Rolling Hills Dr | Fayetteville, AR That's Amore Menu | Make a Reservation Friday, February 14 & Saturday, February 15Call for Reservations (479) 435-9555 Tastes of Latin Love Calle Latin Cuisine | 33 N Block St | Fayetteville, AR Prix Fixe Menu | Reserve Your Table Friday, February 14Limited Seating; Reserve Now (479) 839-2537 Five Course Tasting Menu Atlas The Restaurant | 208 N. Block Ave | Fayetteville, AR Valentine's Menu | Buy Tickets Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16Call for more information (479) 332-4601 A Valentine's Feast The Stonebreaker | 2231 W. Markham Road | Fayetteville, AR Menu | Reservations Friday, February 14Call for Reservations (479) 350-3000 Valentine's Menu The Farmer's Table | 1079 S. School Ave | Fayetteville, AR Valentine's Menu | Reservations Friday, February 14 & Saturday, February 15Call for more information (479) 966-4125 Valentine's Menu Rolando's | 509 W. Spring St | Fayetteville, AR Menu | Reservations Friday, February 14 - Sunday, February 16Call for Reservations (479) 251-1650
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.
Best Thai Restaurants in Fayetteville
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.
Where to Get the Best Nonalcoholic Drinks in Fayetteville
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.
May 21, 2024
Chefs in the Garden | Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
Fayetteville's favorite foodie event returns for its 16th year to the delightful grounds of the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks!
Load more
Fayetteville Ale Trail
Explore the 21 craft breweries that make up the Fayetteville Ale Trail and earn prizes along the way!
