If you’ve ever traveled to cities like Fayetteville, AR that are known for their culinary scene and downright good food, you may have experienced this phenomenon: if you’re going out to eat on a Monday, you’ll find a lot of restaurants closed!
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.
If you’ve ever traveled to cities like Fayetteville, AR that are known for their culinary scene and downright good food, you may have experienced this phenomenon: if you’re going out to eat on a Monday, you’ll find a lot of restaurants closed!
PIE. A simple, unassuming little word—yet the very mention of it conjures up such happy emotion! Meringue, cream, fruit, chocolate, crisp, nut, silk, caramel and even savory…do you lean toward a perfect flaky crust, perhaps the classic graham cracker or, dare we say it, fried into a heavenly, crunchy packet of goodness? We could argue for days about which is the best, but that would be precious time lost when considering how many glorious pie options exist for the tasting in Fayetteville. Here are a few for you to conquer:
Not only is Fayetteville full of trails and amenities for cyclists, but we also cater to the crowd with a variety of local eateries that, in addition to serving scrumptious food and drinks, intentionally make space for those pedaling in for their visit!
What’s a college town without an abundance of pizzerias?! Pizza’s place in food culture isn’t lost on Fayetteville, and we’ve got the local pies to prove it.
We’ve reached that time of year where there are more fair-weather days than bad. Instead of spending that time inside, binging yet another season of New Girl, grab a friend, a dog, or a good book and spend the afternoon at Ozark Natural Foods on the patio. The patio is fitted with tables, comfy seating, swings, and an area to set up your hammock.
Taco Tuesday in Fayetteville is as lively as ever with more options to get your taco fix. Going out to get tacos is more than just another meal trip, it's margaritas with friends, chats on the patio, and reconnecting after spending months apart. The best part about Taco Tuesday are all the deals, from .99 cent tacos to half-price margaritas, you aren’t likely to be disappointed. Here are some spots to get your Taco Tuesday fix:
Explore the 21 craft breweries that make up the Fayetteville Ale Trail and earn prizes along the way!