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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.
When visiting with Fayetteville locals and University of Arkansas graduates of every generation, mention of the “Old Post Office” or the “OPO” brings forth a multitude of memories relating to the vintage 1911 centerpiece of the Historic Fayetteville Square. Since the last mail was delivered from the building in the 1970s and the site was placed on the national register of historic places, the OPO has been a home to an array of businesses and provided a beautiful backdrop to countless photo ops.
Buffalo wings. Hot wings. Whatever you call them, we’re down to eat ‘em! This delicious handheld food is so simple, yet so messy. It can be an appetizer or the main course. Some people are looking to fill up, and others are looking to test their limits by devouring plates of the best wings in Fayetteville. In short, wings are what you make them and a bit of a culinary paradox — a communal experience that’s also very personalized, since everybody loves to meet up for wings but has their own favorite. Nowadays, with a seemingly endless array of flavors, finding the best wings can be a challenge. Lucky for you, many Fayetteville restaurants have great wings, so here are a few local favorites to get you started on your quest.
The Clinton House Museum and Fayetteville Ale Trail have joined forces to launch History Happy Hour! Six different events will take place at the Clinton House throughout 2019 as a part of this series. These are lighthearted and themed events that feature regional history and beer from craft breweries on the Ale Trail.
It's time to get your green out because the 12th annual Dickson Street St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl is set for Saturday, March 16.
Sushi is always a popular food choice, particularly during warmer weather and when having a night out on the town — when you need to fuel up but not get too full. Sushi is a creative outlet and a great excuse to meet up with friends for a bite-sized meal. Lucky for you, Fayetteville has some of the best sushi restaurants in Northwest Arkansas. Whether you already have a sushi obsession or are just getting started to this craze, we’re rolling out a list of some of the best sushi places Fayetteville. The summer season is a great time to try new kinds of sushi, so here are a few places to get you started. Meiji Japanese Cuisine Known for it’s innovative and made-from-scratch style, Meiji is an exquisite sushi destination. Located on Crossover Road, Meiji brings unique sushi to the Fayetteville area. If you are looking for fresh fish, Meiji is the place. Restaurant Chef Darwin Hamada Beyer has fish flown in several times a week, served to patrons only days after caught. Living local is also important to Meiji, and the bamboo you will find decorating the restaurant is actually grown at nearby gardens. An Ocean Breeze sushi, along with many others rolls, are offered for your summer appetite. Tokyo Sushi and Bar Another Dickson Street favorite, Tokyo Sushi and Bar is a quaint spot with lots of character. Students from the University of Arkansas and a wide-range of Dickson Street goers can enjoy a variety of rolls offered at Tokyo. With a large menu and sushi unique to this restaurant, you can’t go wrong when choosing what to order. Tokyo offers happy hour every Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., and the sushi specials on the menu can’t be beat! Shogun Japanese Steakhouse of Japan Situated in Fayetteville’s Uptown District, Shogun Japanese Steakhouse of Japan is a modern sushi restaurant perfect for a fun outing, date or any occasion. Something special about Shogun is the view of the city you can experience while eating some of the greatest sushi in the area. With open air seating and a sushi roll named after this beloved town of Fayetteville, you will want to come see what Shogun has to offer. For more great Asian cuisine options in Fayetteville, check out page 73 of our Free Visitor's Guide.
Deep fried, pan fried or pressure fried. Crunchy, juicy or crispy. Legs, wings, breasts or thighs. No matter how you like fried chicken, one thing is certain: Fayetteville’s got it. A popular thing to do for travelers is experiencing the local culture, and what better way to do so than through food. After all, “you are what you eat,” right? Foodies visiting Fayetteville are always in for a treat, since Fayetteville has such a variety of culinary options, from fine dining to eclectic restaurants to farm-to-table to food-truck courts. Luckily for fried-chicken lovers, pretty much every kind of eatery in Fayetteville has delicious fried chicken.

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