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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.
A trip to Fayetteville in the winter usually means mild weather, but it can still get cold here, especially once the sun’s gone down. On those nights, we are ultra grateful to enjoy our favorite local restaurants on their heated patios! There are options in every corner of Fayetteville, accompanying most any cuisine you desire, so gather up your group and stake your claim on one of these warm, inviting outdoor dining patios. Leverett Lounge @leverettlounge | 737 N Leverett Ave Preview the Menu Smitty's Garage Burgers & Beer @thegarage_burgers | 100 E Joyce Blvd #102 Preview the Menu Bocca 2036 N College Ave Preview the Menu Penguin Ed's Historic B&B | @penguinedsbbq | 230 S E Ave Preview the Menu Feed and Folly @feedandfolly | 110 S College Ave Preview the Menu Wood Stone Craft Pizza Uptown @woodstonecraftpizza | 3619 Mall Ave Preview the Menu Calle Latin Cuisine @callelatincuisine | 33 N Block Ave Preview the Menu Ozark Natural Foods @ozarknaturalfoods | 380 N College Ave Preview the Menu Southern Food Company @southernfoodco | 3575 W Wedington Dr, Suite 3 Preview the Menu Hammontree’s @hammongram | 326 N West Ave #8 Preview the Menu Loafin Joe’s @loafinjoes | 201 W Mountain Preview the Menu Crisis Brewing Co. @crisisbrewingco | 210 Nelson Hackett Blvd Preview the Menu Honorable Mentions - chain restaurants with heated patios in Fayetteville: Torchy’s, Mellow Mushroom
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.
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:
Hot wings. Chicken wings. Buffalo wings. Whatever you call them, Chick’n Headz in Fayetteville is serving some of the best wings in Northwest Arkansas.
Fayetteville has an authentic, passionate and diverse food culture that reflects the city's personality. From fine dining to food-truck courts, and from gameday staples to new favorites, Fayetteville has a wide variety of culinary options. Whatever you or your crew are hungry for, Fayetteville serves it up.
They say you should “pick your battles” and we believe this may just be THE one to choose! There’s about to be a bit of a throw down up on Fayetteville’s highest point, but everyone in attendance will unquestionably leave as a victor.

Explore the 9 craft breweries that make up the Fayetteville Ale Trail and earn prizes along the way!
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