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    21 West End

    4.3 (176 reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    21 WEST END ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Live music

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    Karena Y.

    21 West End is an absolute gem of a dining establishment! The setting of the restaurant is the old jail and courthouse and is so cool in and of itself. We were greeted by the owners and the staff for the evening, and given a few options for dining locations as we didn't have a reservation and they had a large group being sat just after us. We loved that had an opportunity to dine at a table in the "jail" section. The restaurant was packed but it still felt warm and cozy for our date night meal. We had multiple, fantastic servers taking care of us. I didn't get to capture the appetizer, the spinach and artichoke dip, but it was literally the best I've ever had and I even make my own! It was full of artichokes and spinach and it was in an amazingly light and fluffy white whipped dip served with fresh made breads onsite and pretzel bites from a local vendor. Our cocktails and wine were amazing. Then our main course arrived! One of our waiters was new and said the filet was the best he'd ever had, and he wasn't wrong! We travel often and dine all over, these filets were cut and prepared to perfection! We took his recommendation to add the blue cheese and blackened topper and it was phenomenal! The steaks literally cut like butter and melted in your mouth! Charred Pittsburgh style, medium rare and heavenly. Placed on a bed of mashed potatoes that blended in the warm blue cheese and asparagus, this meal made me feel like I was at NYC or Chicago's top steakhouses! If you live local or just passing through like us, don't miss this experience!!! It was absolutely delicious and at the top of my list for best steaks!!!

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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.

    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.

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    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.

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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.

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

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