Highest-rated Restaurants in Little Rock by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Little Rock by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Little Rock, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Allsopp & Chapple Restaurant + Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (196 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 311 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
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#29. Taqueria El Palenque

- Rating: 4.4/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9501 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#28. Blue Sage Vegan Bistro

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 420 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Vegan, Desserts
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#27. La Frontera Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4922 Baseline Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#26. El Torito

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 303 Bowman Road Ste 310 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Bakeries
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#25. Kontiki African Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 3901 South University Ste 23 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: African
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#24. Kris & Sam's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 425 West Capitol Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Bakeries, Desserts, Sandwiches
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#23. BCW

- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 1424 South Main St. Ste 101 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Salad, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#22. Star of India Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (400 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 North Shackleford Road Ste C4 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian, Buffets, Vegan
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#21. Al Seraj Mediterranean Restaurant & Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11400 North Rodney Parham Road Ste B Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Greek
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#20. Buenos Aires Grill and Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (291 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 614 President Clinton Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Argentine, Spanish, Italian
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#19. Kebab House

- Rating: 4.5/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 11321 West Markham St. Ste 4 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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#18. The Pantry Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (523 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11401 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Bars, German, Sandwiches
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#17. Layla's Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (295 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9501 North Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Greek, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#16. GOAT Indian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 11321 West Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Indian
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#15. Malibu Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (75 reviews)
- Address: 402 South Louisiana St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Flora Jean's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 433 East 3rd St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Tacos
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#13. Big Bad Breakfast - Main Street

- Rating: 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 306 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#12. The Pantry Crest

- Rating: 4.6/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 722 North Palm St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: German, Desserts, Cocktail Bars
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#11. Milford Track

- Rating: 4.6/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10809 Executive Center Drive Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch, Salad
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#10. Fidel & Co

- Rating: 4.6/5 (103 reviews)
- Address: 500 Shall Ave. Ste B Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. El Sur Street Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Address: 1214 Main St. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Honduran, Latin American, Food Trucks
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#8. La Tapatia Taqueria & Birria

- Rating: 4.7/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8912 Stagecoach Road Ste 6 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Grill Pollo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 14810 Cantrell Road Ste 190 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Latin American, Chicken Shop, fast food
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#6. MeMe's Twisted Potato

- Rating: 4.8/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3005 Asher Ave. Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian, Comfort Food
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#5. El Alamo Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 8414 Geyer Springs Road Ste 1 Little Rock, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex, Burgers
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