These 11 Amazing Arkansas Restaurants Are Loaded With Local History

Discover historic Arkansas restaurants known for their local flavor and delicious food.

All of these particular Arkansas restaurants have a lot of local flavor going on. The history behind these beloved locations is just as attractive to visitors as the delicious food that's served. Visit these restaurants and find out why time's been so kind to them:

11. Arkansas House & Boardwalk Cafe

Located on the banks of the Little Buffalo River on Scenic Hwy. 7 in Jasper, the Boardwalk Cafe features locally produced organic meals on the menu. The seasonal cafe is on the site of Arkansas House, a historic inn.

10. Bean Palace Cafe at War Eagle Mill

Enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch, or brunch at the Bean Palace Cafe, a part of historic War Eagle Mill in Rogers.

9. Mud Street Cafe

A part of historic underground Eureka Springs, the Mud Street Cafe is located in a building built in 1888 at street level. The street, which has since been developed upward, now has visitors traveling down a flight of stairs for breakfast or lunch. The cafe's interior features stained glass lighting and limestone walls.

8. Feltner's Whatta Burger

An Arkansas standard in great burgers, Feltner's Whatta Burger is located at 1410 North Arkansas Avenue in Russellville. The business has been in operation since 1967 and has been named as one of America's Top 10 Legendary Burger Joints by AskMen.com.

7. AQ Chicken House

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6. Venisian Inn

Authentic Italian cuisine with Southern charm is the specialty at the Venisian Inn, located in Tontitown. The establishment has been in operation since 1947.

5. Wiederkehr Weinkeller Restaurant

A restaurant created out of a wine cellar, Wiederkerhr's Weinkeller Restaurant has been serving delicious European dishes since the cellar, hand dug in 1880, was converted to a restaurant in 1967.

4. Doe's Eat Place

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3. McClard's

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2. Ozark Cafe

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1. Jones Bar-B-Q Diner

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These time-honored restaurants are definitely worth visiting. You'll learn a little more about Arkansas along with the opportunity to sit down to an excellent meal. History buffs and food lovers alike, take a trip to these locations and enjoy yourselves!

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