This restaurant has won a place on many lists here at Only In Your State, and that’s because it’s one of the most lauded restaurants in Arkansas. Frankly, I’d be surprised if you hadn’t also heard of Jones Bar-B-Q Diner from the multiple news articles about it. Have you ever heard of a James Beard award? If not, that’s okay, but there’s something you need to know: James Beard awards are some of the most prestigious awards in the culinary world, and little bitty Jones Bar-B-Q Diner has one.

Jones Bar-B-Q Diner is located at 219 West Louisiana Street in the small delta town of Marianna. You can get directions here, and please don’t forget to call them before you drop in. Their phone number is (870) 295-3807.

The outside of this restaurant may not look like much, but the sign is totally correct. Jones Bar-B-Q Diner really is Arkansas’s finest.
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In 2012, this humble restaurant was named an American Classic by the James Beard Foundation. Today that award hangs on the wall of the restaurant.
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Despite its accolades, everything at Jones Bar-B-Q Diner remains completely unpretentious. It remains a really laid back down home restaurant that welcomes everyone.
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All of their smoking is done on site, which means their meat is always fresh.
Yelp/Jennifer H.

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The formula is simple: meat, bread, slaw. Though it's a no frills approach, it's a no frills approach that thrills thousands of diners every year.
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You’ll need to call ahead to make sure they haven’t sold out though...
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...because this barbecue is excellent enough to draw people from all over, and sometimes they run out.
Yelp/Jennifer H.
You can reach them by calling (870) 295-3807.
Yelp/Meredith B.

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