Posted in Arkansas
January 08, 2019
This 1800s Post Office Turned Restaurant In Arkansas Is Historically Delicious
The Postmasters Grill in Camden may be the most delicious place to eat that’s also on the National Register of Historic Places.Before becoming the grill we’re familiar with today, the building used to serve as Camden’s first post office. Let’s step into the grill and step back into the history of this unique place.
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The Richardson Romanesque-style building was completed with a whopping $39,000 by architect Asa S. Morgan. The Old Camden Post Office was nearly demolished in the 70s but efforts were made to instead preserve the building on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2012, after extensive renovations, the post office became the Postmasters Grill.
Pieces of history are all throughout the restaurant from enlarged photos of Camden in the 1800s to original items from the post office. Just looking around the dining room will give you a thorough history lesson. The downstairs Coal Room or relaxing outdoor patio are options, too.
In addition to the homage to the original post office, the grill also takes pride in serving local flavor. Arkansas-invented cheese dip and fried pickles are easy picks off the menu and can be paired with brews from the state's oldest distillery, Rock Town.
The picture-perfect creations include this Razorback Bacon Chocolate Torte. It's made with an Arkansas-shaped Cocoa Krispie and local flavors like Yarnell's Woo Pig Chewy Ice Cream and Petit Jean Bacon.
Have a taste of history at 133 E Washington St., Camden, AR 71701. They're open Tue - Sat from 5 - 9 pm.
What’s your favorite thing to order at the Postmasters Grill? Share with us in the comments below! If you’d like to learn more about the state’s oldest distillery, read this article.
Camden is also home to this historic eatery.
