Highest-rated Fine Dining Restaurants in the Little Rock Area by Diners

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Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Little Rock area by diners

Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.

Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.

Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.

With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Little Rock area using data from . Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.

Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.

Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!

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#30. Flying Saucer

- Rating: 3.8/5 (438 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 323 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Beer Bar, Pubs
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#29. Ristorante Capeo

- Rating: 3.8/5 (132 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 425 Main St. North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Bars
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#28. Arthur's Prime Steakhouse

- Rating: 3.8/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 16100 Chenal Pkwy Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Steakhouses
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#27. Capital Bar and Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (224 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Cocktail Bars
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#26. The Fold: Botanas & Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (282 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 Old Cantrell Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Bars, Mexican
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#25. Trio's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8201 Cantrell Road Ste 100 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American
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#24. Sonny Williams' Steak Room

- Rating: 4.0/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 500 President Clinton Ave. Ste 1 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Seafood
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#23. Faded Rose Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (251 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1619 Rebsamen Park Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood
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#22. Samantha's Tap Room & Wood Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (555 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 322 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Beer Bar, Wine Bars
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#21. Doe's Eat Place

- Rating: 4.1/5 (239 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1023 West Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Steakhouses, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#20. Local Lime

- Rating: 4.1/5 (492 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17815 Chenal Pkwy Ste F-105 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Cocktail Bars, Salad
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#19. The Terrace Mediterranean Kitchen

- Rating: 4.1/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 North Rodney Parham Road Ste 120 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Greek, Mediterranean
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#18. YaYa's Euro Bistro

- Rating: 4.1/5 (352 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 17711 Chenal Pkwy Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, New American, Seafood
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#17. Brave New Restaurant

- Rating: 4.1/5 (225 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2300 Cottondale Lane Ste 105 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches
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#16. Big Orange

- Rating: 4.2/5 (748 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 207 North University Ave. Ste 100 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Salad, Burgers, Cocktail Bars
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#15. Table 28

- Rating: 4.2/5 (247 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1501 Merrill Drive Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Desserts
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#14. Lazy Pete's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 200 North Bowman Road Ste 9 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Southern, Seafood
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#13. 42 bar and table

- Rating: 4.3/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1200 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Sandwiches, Salad
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#12. Kemuri

- Rating: 4.3/5 (303 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2601 Kavanaugh Blvd. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Seafood
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#11. Taj Mahal Indian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.3/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1520 Market St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian, Halal
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#10. Kiyen's KamiKaito

- Rating: 4.3/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 521 Main St. North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#9. Three Fold Noodles and Dumpling

- Rating: 4.3/5 (895 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 611 South Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Chinese, Noodles
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#8. Cafe Bossa Nova

- Rating: 4.3/5 (223 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2701 Kavanaugh Blvd. Ste 105 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Brazilian, Cafes, Salad
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#7. One Eleven At The Capital

- Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 West Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Breakfast & Brunch, Steakhouses
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#6. Ciao Baci

- Rating: 4.4/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 605 Beechwood St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Tapas Bars, New American, Wine Bars
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#5. Petit & Keet

- Rating: 4.4/5 (258 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1620 Market St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#4. Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (200 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 311 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
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#3. The Root Cafe

- Rating: 4.4/5 (1029 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 South Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Cafes, Burgers, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Cypress Social

- Rating: 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7103 Cock Of The Walk Lane North Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Bars
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#1. The Pantry Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (530 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11401 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Bars, German, Sandwiches
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.

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