I was surprised with the diverse menu of Eleven. I ordered a cup of the soup of the day which was chili and the little gem salad. They had four salad options that all sounded good and you could add a protein (chicken or salmon) for extra. Plus sandwiches/burgers and a few entrees. I liked how the menu has a variety so you could have a smaller or lighter entree if you like. I did think though as a group of four - our food all came out at different times. I don't know what the kitchen situation is like but probably it would be good to all order at once if you all wanted to eat at the same time! The dining room is beautiful - it was lovely to sit there and eat and look out over the water. read more

See all

We dined here after touring the Crystal Bridges Museum. This restaurant integrates well with the other phases of the museum. Spacious glassed in dining room over the water on both sides. Service is prompt. Order and pay at counter. They deliver to your table. Staff helpful. Prices commiserate with generous portions. We had crispy walleye sandwich with fries(which are crispy even when cooled down), the eleven burger, and side salad, sweet potato ginger soup and salad and gluten free bread. read more

See all

Both the person who took our order and the chef showed incredible kindness and accommodation as our 9-yr-old wasn't feeling well. Brittne & Sydney went above and beyond in looking into our request. We are so grateful for their generosity and understanding! read more

This restaurant is inside the crystal bridges museum in Bentonville. The architecture is beautiful, as are the views, but the food is just average. I got a veggie melt, which was soggy. All sandwiches come with shoestring fries, also soggy and cold. There were several sandwiches, including a turkey melt, grilled cheese, and a Reuben. It's basically a service where you order at the counter, take a number, and wait for your food. The people serving the food try to do the best with what they have. It was crowded the day I went, so seating was tough. The high top tables they have are ridiculous and difficult to manage for a 5'2 person like myself. Expensive for what it is, but that's expected from a cafe inside a museum. If you're at the museum, you're probably going to eat there anyway as a captive population. read more

See all

We stopped to rest and have lunch on a Sunday while touring the museum and grounds. At lunch, you order at the counter and food is delivered to your table. We were glad to see that Black Apple hibiscus cider was an option. The brunch menu was still up so we ordered the brisket hash, the wedge salad, and the ancient grains. The hash was a standout!!!!! Really delicious. (I stole a couple of bites.) My grain salad was delicious as well. The Wedge was OK. Dessert offerings looked a bit sparse. I would not hesitate to eat lunch at this museum restaurant! read more

See all

Had a great lunch during our day at Crystal Bridges! You order at the counter and then they bring you your food. Everything looked good to us, so we asked the cashier what he recommended. We got the fried fish sandwich with fries and a side salad and everything was delish! A great stop if spending time at Crystal Bridges read more

Eleven - Fish sandwich, fries, and salad - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Been here many times but this is the first for lunch at the coffee bar. Staff were great and plenty of seating. Paid $10 for a wrap that was pretty hearty and delicious honestly. The view is fantastic but had I know they had more/better options at Eleven I would have gone there. read more

Valentines dinner February 2020. Pre-set menu and we ordered weeks in advance when we reserved our table. Overall we had a good experience. We dined with two other couples and we able to try several items. Course one: Butter Lettuce Salad. Salad was good but not a lot of taste but I did enjoy it. Course Two: Root Vegetable Melange. Loved this item. The fresh beets made the dish for me. Another person in our group did not like the beets so I enjoyed hers also. Course Three: Pan Seared Salmon. Excellent. Loved every bit of it. Salmon had lots of flavor. Course four: Peanut Butter Chocolate Bombe Cake. I'm not a big sweet eater but this cake was amazing. Loved the taste of it and could've had a second please. Overall great meal and great evening. Service was good and all the tables were socially distanced. Atmosphere is always good. read more

See all

First, great coffee. The potato cauliflower soup was good too and scalding hot. What was not good was the service: perfunctory with a side of snarkiness. No hello, no smile, no thank yous, neither from the cashier, nor the barista. No bueno. But as it's the only place to eat at the lovely Crystal Bridges Art Museum except for the pretzel cart outside, you're kind of stuck. There's great coffee and good soup served elsewhere with a smile though so next time I'll just wait. read more

Eleven - Coffee Bar with portable eats. - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

See all

Ambiance Beautiful cafe located inside of Crystal Bridges Art Museum. Time of Day Thursday Lunchtime Note: They were setting up for an event while we were finishing our meal and did not rush us in anyway once we finished eating. Food Fries were salty. Catfish sandwich was just okay, I enjoyed the cornbread much more! *vegetarian options available Overall I would return to try more items on the menu. read more

Eleven - Impossible burger with fries - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Inside the Crystal Bridges Museum; there's a dining hall that has windows all around and beautiful architecture overhead I was tempted to give this a 3 star actually because as the other reviewers said, pretty limited selection of food and a little pricey. However, the inside is very nice and my friends had a decent lunch that wasn't too crowded but felt on the fancier side of the museum. Also if you grab a table, the ladies that brought us food were so sweet! I wanted to hug them! My eleven burger was pretty filling - I would like to remark that the cheese on this burger was memorable. Simple melted white cheese but I think it was thinner than most and it tasted really good with the patty read more

See all

I had the kale quinoa salad today. The kale had not been "worked" enough so it was tough and bitter. The quinoa was a very light sprinkle on the salad. It needed more dressing. I would not order again. I do often have their soup and it is always great. read more

We ate at eleven since we were already at Crystal bridges. The dining room is casual, but the views are so pretty. I love the giant windows on each side where you can look out. They have a good sized menu. I wasn't totally impressed with their chicken salad, especially since they're were were only two crostini's that came with it and the majority of the fruit was rotten. I would eat here again if at Crystal bridges, but it's not something I'd seek out. read more

Eleven - Chicken salad - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

See all

We arrived at the Crystal Bridges cafe in time for a late lunch before starting our exploration of the museum. This is walk up and order place. They will give you a number to take to your table and then deliver the food. The setting is very lovely and we able to get a table by the window overlooking the water. Daughter and I both ordered the same lunch. A Nicoise salad with grilled salmon. We thought it odd that it didn't have either olives or tuna. A bit nontraditional. It did have the green beans, egg and potatoes. The salad dressing was very good. The salmon had really nice flavor though a tad over cooked. I did think the prices on high side. It was over $40 for two salads and two soft drinks. read more

Eleven - Nicoise salad with salmon - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

I have been here twice for brunch and both times the food was just okay. I have had a reservation both times, so I did not have to worry about waiting for a table, but it does not seem to be a long wait for a table. The food selection is just okay. Maybe I am picky because I have been to many Sunday buffet brunches in Southern California but this is just different. The selection is pretty small and the food is just okay. One time I went they did not have the mimosa bar which was part of the reason I wanted to come with family is for that. The servers are kind and helpful. The place itself is clean since it is in a museum. read more

Updating my review because I've never eaten here for lunch (only brunch). At brunch there's table service. At lunch, you order & pay at the counter then the food is brought to you. All of the napkins, silverware & glasses are located at the counter, as well as the drink station, so it's pretty congested. Variety is limited: burgers, salads, - nothing was a standout. My salad dressing was forgotten so had retrieve it myself because there's no servers. The burgers that everyone else in my party ordered were just "ok". Rather than chips, you can choose between a white bean salad or potato salad which would have been better if the potatoes were cooked all the way (had a good flavor- dill). Probably the most disappointing niçoise salad I've eaten. Not very large and the salmon was overdone and hard. I picked out 1 of the 2 pieces of tomatoes because it was brown. Dislike the salt & pepper shakers! I know that's so picky but it's a museum so they're meant to be aesthetically pleasing and are not functional. Don't bother. Will only eat here for brunch & thank goodness I carry salt & pepper packets in my purse. read more

Had lunch here last month with my wife and the food was fine, we had an 11 burger and a Ruben, but the service was pretty disappointing. The lady who was our waitress seemed to really not like us for some reason. Louis or Louise I can't remember cause she said it so fast before walking away quickly. At first we just thought maybe she was having a hard shift but she continuously cut us off and walked away when we were trying to get her attention. It seemed like she was trying to rush us out and kept asking if we wanted for her to take our plates away while we were still eating. When she brought us our check she waited by the table until I got my card out to pay which I thought was very rude. Might come back but will definitely ask for a different server. read more

The restaurant in Crystal Bridges is amazing. We had octopus and grits as an appetizer which was delicious. The cornbread and sweet cutter that comes with your meal melts in your mouth. The steak was yummy. The veggies are served family style. although, there is an extra charge, we suggest getting the mushrooms. We will definitely come back read more

See all

Not a bad place to grab a light lunch and glass of wine while at the museum. I wouldn't want to fill up here though because there are so many great restaurants in Bentonville! I had the kids chicken strips and fries and a glass of sauv blanc. The wine was surprisingly good, I wasn't familiar with the winery. The fries are sooooo good. Kind of truffly. read more

I came here for the happy hour. The food was not happy at all. It was rubbery, chicken, wings, lukewarm temperature, and no wet wipes to wipe your hands afterwards you have to walk downstairs to get to the bathroom to wash your hands. It was a pretty poor attempt for a happy hour, but at least your drinks are OK read more

I'm a little shocked at the reviewer below who thinks they had a "Hillbilly" bahn mi. It is in fact called the Ozark bahn mi, and I'd bet that no menu item here was ever called a hillbilly anything. Crystal Bridges is far too elegant for that. Eleven offers a fantastic dining room and a decent dining experience at fair prices. IN keeping with the friendly tone of Bentonville, while we waited in line, folks ahead of us passed menus back so we could peruse the selections before landing at the counter. While far from being a traditional bahn me, I did enjoy my sandwich. I did miss the pickled daikon and carrot, plus cilantro that usualy accompanies a bahn mi. But the pulled pork was extremely tender, and the pickle and hot pepper improved the flavor. My husband enjoyed the Eleven burger. read more

See all

A bit overpriced and not too tasty at $12 a plate for a burger or chicken sandwich with chips. I do consider this a worthy donation to the museum, but the quality is still overall 3 stars. Sorry Christal Bridges. The free waters were nice and in a nice glass. read more

Eleven - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Had lunch here between exhibits at the museum. Short menu but nice choices. Not much for vegans. I had shrimp and grits which was almost too pretty to eat. Friend had the really good trout Club sandwich. A couple glasses of champagne and the bill was over $50 before tip. Not inexpensive but a lovely venue and great break. read more

Eleven - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

See all

Food is good. Not spectacular but good. Why a 5 star rating you ask? Because of the atmosphere. For me, atmosphere is part of the experience. I will forgive a crap hole is it's got good food. I will also forgive "ok" or "just good" food if it's got an amazing atmosphere. Just look at the photos. read more

See all

The food is always good whether it's a small snack or a meal. The view can't be beat and the is no more beautiful place to wander before or after dining. Beverages from morning coffee to evening cocktail are all terrific. Staff is attentive and friendly. read more

Eleven - Gorgeous architecture - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Everything on the buffet was over-cooked or burnt--even when they replenished the food it just tasted old. The bacon was old. The quiche was hard. The chicken was greasy and flavorless. There were a few safer items to eat: shrimp and grits, cheesy potatoes, the collard greens, and the goat cheese arugula salad (which was my favorite thing on my plate--salad). My friend even said the pancakes were dry and stiff. It was $24 for the buffet and the only truly edible items were on the cold bar--salads and fruit. The pricing wouldn't have been bad if the food was better. I can't say I'll make the drive for this brunch or any other meal at the museum. I hate to say it, but they might need to focus on the exhibits and the other presentations because the museum is beautiful--just not a good food experience. read more

I throughly enjoyed my dinner at Eleven. Of course the atmosphere can't be beat. It's such a beautiful space. The beef tenderloin was cooked just right at medium rare and was so tender. The hubs had the market fish and it was also delicious. The seasonings were diverse, but not overwhelming. Mary was a great server. All in all a good evening. read more

Eleven - Beef tenderloin with fingerling potatoes and baby carrots. - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Like a Giant, Walmart Snackbar, only better... Arrived at the Crystal Bridges Museum around 11:15, shortly after they opened. Toured some galleries first and then ate around noon. Eleven is in a giant, domed, glass-enclosed building with attentive staff. Food stations are at either end and you order your food there, get a number, choose a table and try to make conversation in the midst of the huge, and very noisy crowd surrounding you. The food was very good and prices reasonable, It's an upscale snack bar for the masses. If you'd like to be waited upon, hear yourself think and enjoy a bar service, you can walk, ride, or drive the short distance into Bentonville where there are very good restaurant options... read more

This is a hidden gem located inside the Crystal Bridges Museum. During the day it serves as the museum's snack and dining area. At night they block it off and dress it up a little and turn it into a lovely fine dining restaurant. The service was very good. Our server was a little harried at first with several tables but once she realized she had missed a couple of things she stepped it up and kept up very nicely. The cocktails were very good. Their drink menu was interesting and although standard drinks were available we ordered their specialty drinks and enjoyed them thoroughly. The food was equally enjoyable. Very fresh, well prepared and well presented. It is definitely a place worth trying out and returning to! read more

See all

A two part review for Eleven and it's Coffee Bar coming right up! But not necessarily in that order. Eleven is located off the main museum entrance at the center of Crystal Bridges. It's in an open space and overlooks the small body of water that sits between it and the grand hall that adorns the grounds. As you're making your way to the actual restaurant space you pass Coffee Bar at Eleven. It offers some standard coffee selections as well as some creative and flavored types as well. I went with the Macchiato once and then again at the beginning of my second visit. The first time it was the beans, and after talking with Kurt, a seasoned coffee artist, I was able to enjoy my Macchiato. The beans are bright with citrus and other notes but heavy on the acidity. He dropped the temperature of the steam slightly. Added just a small amount of water and then used half and half for the foam. The man hit the flavor profile I was looking for and it was fantastic. Above and beyond and I can't thank him enough. At the end of the Bachman-Wilson House tour we made our way back and decided to dine at the actual restaurant that is Eleven. You order upfront and then one of the wonderful staff will deliver your food. With two separate lines for Members and Nonmembers you would think that there's no hope for us Nonmembers, but it wasn't the case and we were quickly greeted with a smile. The menu is short and focused with many options for those with and without food allergies. I chose to go vegetarian with it all and selected the Beans and Cornbread. It was everything I expected and more. It was far from traditional but was a fine representation and very much delicious. A long and two part review all to say that you should eat here and that it's definitely worth your time. Take a moment to enjoy the view and enjoy the food at Eleven. There's a reason it's here and it's successful. Now just take the time to find out why. read more

Eleven - All the elements are there. - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

See all

For a restaurant at a museum, this is an amazing choice. Far be it from the regular fast food fare, you'll be impressed! The lentil soup was delicious. The ancient grains salad was yummy as well especially with the addition of a good portion of chicken. A little on the pricey side, but the surroundings are just as amazing as the food. read more

I've been here once for lunch and will be back many, many times. It was delicious!! CUSTOMER SERVICE/WAIT: I came here on a Thursday around lunch time. There is plenty of seating in the restaurant area, so we were able to find a seat no problem. To order, you have to get in line and order at the cashier. The two employees behind the counter were very helpful and nice. Once you order, you sit down and place your number on your table and they bring the food out to you. The food came out within a reasonable amount of time. Overall, the customer service of the employees I encountered was great. FOOD: This was the best part to me because I love good food. It was one of those times when you are sad that your food is all gone. I ordered the "pho" dog - 1/4 lb all-beef frank, Thai basil, mint, cilantro, mung bean sprouts, jalapenos, Hoisin glaze, and Sriracha-lime aioli on a poppy seed and roasted onion bun. So many delicious flavors in one amazing dish! My husband had the special and it was a Chicken Tikka Marsala. I had a bite and it was delicious. My daughter had the kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Grapes and loved it. LOCATION: This restaurant is located inside the Crystal Bridges Museum. It has floor to ceiling windows overlooking the water - such a beautiful view. Overall, I love this place and will be coming back many times. read more

See all

I was not expecting much from a museum food place, but the food options were surprisingly nice, hearty and fresh. The white beans and cornbread is a nice serving, and the soup of the day was a vegetable soup and cornbread which was perfect for the cold day we visited. We also shared the Autumn Harvest salad which was quite healthy and ample for two to share. The dining hall is spacious and has nice wood ceiling and large windows to view the grounds. Definitely worth getting a snack while you are at the museum. The kids menu looked good with PB&J, Grilled cheese and a kid sized burger. They had beer and wine too. read more

Eleven - Soups and Autumn harvest salad - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

See all

I loved "Eleven" last year. So when I returned to Bentonville and the amazing world-class Crystal Bridges Museum, I had to eat in their fabulous restaurant again! We arrived early so we could enjoy Culture Hour...live music and lower prices on wine and appetizers on Fridays from 5-7. So we started with their Malbec wine from France and their Bruschetta made with figs, Gorgonzola and walnuts...nice! For dinner I enjoyed the Shrimp and Grits....a great choice. It included gulf shrimp and andouille sausage over grits made with smoked Gouda and chives....so very good! During the entire Friday evening we enjoyed live music in an amazing setting. The architecture of the restaurant is a special treat in itself. If you plan to visit the Museum, be sure to make a reservation for dinner at Eleven....a perfect day! read more

Eleven - Bruschetta at Eleven! - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

See all

We had lunch and a glass of wine here after viewing the main collection and prior to checking out the temporary collections and the art trail. This is a wonderful place to sit, take a break, and grab a snack. They have a decent wine selection. I can't remember the specific wine that I enjoyed but it was a nice, crisp white. They were fairly busy but we found a table for five no problem. I opted for the sausage and eggplant soup and a caesar salad. The soup was a nice sized portion and flavorful, similar to an Italian wedding soup. I couldn't really distinguish the eggplant from the rest of the soup so I'm not sure how much it added to the dish. The caesar salad was very good, extremely garlic heavy, but good. The seating for Eleven is wonderful because it is in the center of the building, almost completely surrounded by floor to ceiling windows with views of water and much of the gorgeous architecture of the museum. read more

Beautiful atmosphere for a meal and walk through the art galleries or gardens. But the food is mediocre. We went for dinner and brunch. Brunch was underwhelming--the food was cold, salty, and lacked any gluten free dessert options. Mimosas are 5 bucks each and coffee/soda is included with the brunch price. The brunch is an all you can eat buffet so come hungry! I wish they had more gluten free options and the food had been fresher. read more

Eleven - Breakfast brunch - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Note this rating is based on several weekday lunch visits. Where else in this area can you have a decent, reasonably priced lunch in a beautiful setting, and still have time to see a few pieces of world-class art before going back to the office? 11 has a limited menu, but the offerings are generally quite good, and brought out to your table fairly quickly. I've only tried a few of the lunch entrees here, including the hamburger and banh mi sandwich. Both were quite good, and came with fruit on the side. You can also enjoy an adult beverage, if you're in the mood. Definitely worth checking out, esp. if you're visiting the museum. read more

I've had a lot of museum food in my day, and none of it can touch Eleven for ambiance, service or quality of food. It's located in the Crystal Bridges museum, its main room reminiscent of a glass-sided Conestoga wagon perched over a pond. Eleven is a big open space with a comfortable noise level and a nice amount of space between tables. Dinner is only served Wednesday and Friday because of the museum hours. The kitchen is adventurous and emphasizes locally-sourced ingredients. Service is attentive without being smothering. The bruschetta is an example of the way Chef Case Daghero and his staff reinterpret dishes and challenge diners. Instead of the usual tomato-basil topping, the thin grilled bread comes with figs, walnuts, Gorgonzola (mild) and honey. It's delicious but not at all what you might expect if you didn't read the description. The menu offers a healthy selection of gluten-free and vegan options as well as standard dishes for carnivores and fish eaters. There are occasional overreaches (one dessert came with something like vanilla scented library paste) but overall the risks pay off handsomely. I've eaten here about six times and never gone away disappointed. read more

Eleven - Bruschetta with figs, Gorgonzola, walnuts and honey - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

See all

I have eaten at Eleven a few times for lunch and one time for dinner. The view is nice at lunch, but at dinner it is beautiful. For lunch I would rate a 4. The burgers are good and they have many appetizing looking choices. The only drawback I think is it is a bit pricey for the type of menu selections they have for lunch and self serve. For the experience of it, it is a nice way to finish a visit to the museum. Now I lowered to 3 stars because of dinner. I had high expectations because of all of the hype about the chef. Unfortunately we felt the food was very bland. We had an appetizer and each ordered different entrees and felt all needed some kind of spices whether it be with for savory or spicy. The service was just "ok". Again with the ambiance and price we expected better. We were there for a special occasion and were prepared to go all out with drinks and 3-courses. We ended up only having one drink each and going somewhere else for dessert. read more

Eleven - Eleven Restaurant at Crystal Bridges Museum - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas

Call before you go! Bummed- wife wanted something different. Looked up hours and menu and planned trip (30 min drive) for the bar and bites happy hour (4-630) - we arrived around 545 and there was no one in the service area - noticed several tables were roped off and a sign stating it was a private party. Had to hunt for some one to ask about food and drinks - had a lady at the info desk basically brush us off and tell us we could grab a drink at the coffee bar. Not unprofessional but just apathetic and unconcerned with our inconvenience. Stated that the website shows them open- they didn't care. Would think that with all that sophistication and intellectual horsepower they could update the website and save us the drive. Used to go and loved the shrimp and grits but will not be back. Very inconvenient and inconsiderate. read more

Eleven - Screen capture of the website... - New American Near Me - Bentonville, Arkansas