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    21 West End

    4.2 (175 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    21 WEST END ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Live music

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    Amanda H.

    We were really disappointed with our visit to 21 West End. The service was extremely slow -- it took hours for our food to finally arrive, and our drinks sat empty for most of the meal. When dessert came out, it said "thank you" instead of "happy birthday," even though we had mentioned it was a birthday dinner. The food itself was sub par once it arrived. The experience as a whole just didn't meet expectations, especially for a special occasion. It was my boyfriend's first time to experience this location and I had raved about what a great place it was... only to leave with such disappointment that we will not choose to eat here again.

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    Tracy G.

    One of Fort Smith's Fine dining and our favorite place to celebrate special occasions. Great atmosphere and amazing food, friendly staff.

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    Cool place, when you first walk up to it, in what I think is the old jail. The entry door looks imposing with a front door password door in the middle. Walk in go down the stairs and you end up in the basement. Food is high end, wine list is great. I had the stuffed salmon and my wife had the pork chop. Prices are a little high, but for what you're getting it's worth it so be prepared.

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    Hunter H.

    Went a few weeks ago, food was good. I felt the Sea Bass could have used a smuck more seasoning but nonetheless it was still delicious. The risotto was on point, the appetizer tuna tartare was exceptionally delicious. We were also given a free crème brûlée from our server. Wine did seem a bit "hot" but I'm no wine expert. Cool atmosphere. The way in to the establishment is a bit confusing if I'm being honest. But had a great time and enjoyed some pretty good food. Service was exceptional.

    Sierra T.

    Be aware there are a lot of stairs Service was Okay, staffed by disgruntled but polite old men. The host with the man bun was not the best in service or being welcoming. Not a guy I would put front of house. He took so long to take us to our seats a waiter stopped by and asked if we needed help (thank u young man). This place has a nice ambience you should dress up for it and none of us struggled to hear each other during dinner which was great. I also liked there was plenty of parking available. You have to call and make reservations you can't do it on OpenTable which sucks. FOOD: -Brie wrapped appetizer: 1/5 Served at a tepid temperature. Wrapped in a very thin layer of phyllo almost not existent and it comes with not enough hard cracker like bread, don't order this! Very disappointing not well executed -Cajun pasta: 2/5 Dry chicken, bland sauce, broken noodles, served with bread that hurts your mouth -Pork Chop: 5/5 Unique flavor, succulent goes well with the vegetables -Caesar salad: 2/5 Not a real Caesar salad, they use that white dressing not the ingredients you're supposed to make and use for a Caesar salad. Bad garlic powder taste. -Creme Brûlée: 4/5 A solid choice, but served at the wrong temperature and they need to use better vanilla flavor it had an artificial aftertaste, kinda like instant pudding. BEVERAGES: The magazine (cocktail): 3/5 Incredibly sweet but good for sipping. They could have used better cherries Overall this place is nice for Fort Smith but it's not a great restaurant and the food was mostly subpar.

    Special Birthday Surprise
    Chandi M.

    What a fantastic restaurant. Atmosphere is relaxing and cozy, staff was super attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and just had great overall attitudes. The food was so mouthwatering delicious I dreamt about it lol. Our group was pretty big with 12 and they put us in our own room with a cozy seating area and a pretty Christmas tree. Everyone really enjoyed the food and our private room we didn't even ask for. If you are celebrating something or just want a delicious meal then absolutely try this place. We will definitely be back for all our big celebrations and what not yumm.

    Pork tenderloin
    Helen E.

    My friend and I were in ft. Smith for work. She is from Austin and I'm from Denver. We often find ourselves in small towns for work and 21 West End is one of the best hidden gems we have ever found. 1. The building is amazing. It's over 200 years old but updated in a contemporary vibe. 2. Our waiter Chase was amazing. We talked for quite a long time with him. He had so much knowledge about on Ft. Smith and Arkansas in general. He was a pleasure to talk to. 3. The food was amazing. I had the pork tenderloin and my friend had the shrimp Rockefeller. My pork was cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back if we find ourselves in ft. Smith again.

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    2 months ago

    One of the Best dining spots in the state. Speakeasy feel. Food outstanding!! Service excellent!

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    10/10 for service and 8/10 for the view. 2/10 for the food. They need to learn how to cook and decor properly. Will not come back.

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    1 year ago

    Good food and excellent service, a wonderful experience. We'll be back soon. Duck, blue cheese topped filet and sea bass were amazing.

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    2 years ago

    The ambiance is fantastic. The food is excellent and Taylor - our server was very attentive. Can't wait to go back.

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    2 years ago

    Very good service and foodie-quality fare. The location is also notable. A great location for a special romantic occasion

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    I absolutely love the food and drinks. Amazing staff with great conversation and I love the ambiance

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    3 years ago

    Great Food! Atmosphere is unique and crème brûlée was fantastic!! Service is outstanding- very helpful!!

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    2 years ago

    Outstanding restaurant, from service and bar to menu and food presentation. Ambiance excellent; pricey. Worth it.

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    21 West End - newamerican - Updated May 2026

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