This is the quintessential Ozarks comfort food restaurant! It has the ambiance and feel of the Ozarks even though it's owned and run by fellow Oklahomans! The chicken fried steak is the best. Not greasy. Huge! The gravy is on point. We tried the cream cheese corn and I'd have to say that I thought the green beans are better. The onion rings are incredible! The mashed potatoes are very good. The service is good. The only issue we had was that we had ordered a side order of onion rings. When a huge basket came out, I asked if this was the side order and the waitress quickly commented that she had put it in as a side order but that they sent a whole order. She said she would adjust it but when she brought the check she said that she took off 10%. Quickly doing the math, the basket we were charged for was $11 while the side order is $5. 10% didn't come close and we barely made a dent in the basket of delicious rings. The live music was nice but they might need to tell the entertainer that it isn't meant to be a show, just background. He doesn't need to be the center of everyone's meal. Local Flavor is a must try! You won't be disappointed. read more

Reservations are definitely recommended for brunch--we almost missed out but managed to snag a last-minute table. Service was average. The spinach artichoke dip was a standout, and my pan-seared salmon was flavorful with perfectly cooked, well-seasoned asparagus. My husband ordered the cold-smoked salmon Benedict, which was solid, but the breakfast potatoes were a letdown: overly fried, greasy, and rock hard. read more

Enjoyed an excellent dinner at Local Flavor in mid May on a Wednesday evening. We had a reservation, but it may not have been necessary as not all tables were filled. We were early for the season. We had excellent service from Kristen who was very friendly, informative, and attentive. I had the chicken topped with all of topping, odd goat cheese, and balsamic drizzle. It was fabulous. Also liked the mashed potatoes. My husband enjoyed the creamy Gorgonzola pasta dish with caramelized onions and cherry tomatoes. There were several good looking desserts, but we were too full to try any. Ambience fairly simple but a row of cute lamps lining the shelf up above. There's a small restaurant area as well as a bar area. Some tables outside, but it was too cool for us to try that. Great place in Eureka Springs. read more

Local Flavor Cafe - Chicken Saverio - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

See all

The chips and dips (salsa and mango) were great! All made in house and the tortilla chips were fantastic. I had a Cobb salad and it was big (enough to share) and really good. Even the tortilla chips went well with it. Service was fast and friendly. I sat inside and the ambiance is cute, laid back. There's a wrap around porch seating and another cute (and shaded) patio on the side that is surrounded by a stone wall and a nice canopy of trees. read more

Local Flavor Cafe - Cobb salad and chips - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

The food was pretty good, but the in-house sangria was great. They offer a flight so that you can try each one. There is indoor and outdoor seating with a balcony. Definitely worth the visit. read more

One of the best patio spots in downtown Eureka Springs. If you can grab a table outside, do it--the view overlooking the street is perfect for people-watching and soaking in the vibe. The food matches the setting. The crab cakes are better than most places--crispy on the outside, packed with flavor, and not overly heavy. The cobb salad is a standout too--loaded with a great mix of toppings (definitely check the pic), fresh, and actually filling. The meatball & grits were solid, and the wedge fries on the side hit the spot--simple but done right. This is an easy, go-to lunch spot whether you're taking a break from exploring downtown or wrapping up a day walking around. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and a perfect place to slow things down for a bit. read more

See all

It was a beautiful day in Eureka Springs to enjoy outdoor dining at the Local Flavor Cafe in late April. A girls trip had us enjoying drinks and sharing the delicious crab cakes before enjoying our entrees. Of course we have to share a bite from each of our plates, Quiche, Reuben, and Fish Tacos. The quiche is crustless and a good recommendation from our waitress, I was happy with my Rueben and the coleslaw was creamy with good flavor, and my friend enjoyed the fish taco so much that she asked for a side of their mango salsa to go! read more

See all

Came back while in town (because this place is amazing!) and sat outside for lunch. The side porch is so cute and the weather was perfect! Chad was great, funny and we had a wonderful time. I got the Turkey Brie and Bacon ciabatta and my partner got the cheeseburger. Soooo good. Can't say enough great things about Local Flavor! read more

Local Flavor Cafe - Turkey Brie and Bacon - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Definitely stop here while you're in ES. Great service and the food was delicious. We had the red wine sangria, mango salsa & chips, pear salad, and meatball sub; would recommend all. read more

In from California on vacation. ES is an adorable little town! Solid brunch, lovely patio, nice people. read more

Local Flavor Cafe - Brunch - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Came back for lunch today, first Time for lunch. Sat outside on a beautiful fall day. I had the bacon cheeseburger with thick cut fries. The burger was perfectly cooked and seasoned well. The bun was nice and soft and good. The fries were very good, wont go wrong with them. I then had a little room left and had the bread pudding. This is an entire meal by itself and is about as good as it gets. Service was very good and the price was fair. read more

See all

Four stars because it was good but could've been better. Service was good. Our server got the job done. No complaints about her. The Blood orange mimosa The food was not hot. The cheese on top of the grits had not even melted. The flavor was there on everything it just needed to be hot. I recommend the crab cakes Benedict. Good flavor and served over house made focaccia in lieu of the traditional English muffin. The focaccia was great! And they use the left overs to make croutons for salads. The eggs were perfectly poached. Whites cooked through with a nice runny yolk. Sitting on the balcony is nice. read more

See all

Local Flavor Cafe was a place my oldest daughter found for me on 7.23.2025 while I was driving into Eureka Springs, AR. We first had to find public parking near the Downtown Trolley Station and Ticket Office which I paid for with an app. It was $2.15 for 2 hours. When we got up to the entrance, I had my girl go inside to request a table on the patio since we had our dog. Our winsome waiter, Ken, and the hostess (forgot her name) treated our dog so kindly, even bringing her another bowl of water (of course I had one down for her already!) and commenting on how calm she was. We enjoyed the food in large part: + Coke ($3.00) + Dr Pepper ($3.00) + Orange Wine Flight ($18.00) + Grilled Salmon ($18.00) + Reuben Sandwich ($14.00) + Special ($15.00) + Side Fries ($4.00) The food was not super outstanding or memorable, but definitely good for lunch. I highly recommend a wine flight. They had 3 different options. I bumped up my rating to 5 stars primarily due to their exemplary hospitality and dog-friendly patio. RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Ambiance: 4 | Price: 4 read more

See all

Service killed the experience. This restaurant was our first stop upon arriving in Eureka Springs. I was excited to spend some time with the kids on another adventure, and we had a little while to kill before check-in time. Yelp suggested Local Flavor, so we figured this would be a solid choice. Unfortunately, it was our first, but far from last experience with poor service and unfriendly people in this quaint town. The restaurant is not all bad. It is attractive, located on the main road, and there is usually plenty (paid) parking across the street. There was balcony seating and inside seating available to guests. When we arrived, it was relatively full, but there was no wait, and we were seated at a table inside. The host was very friendly, but that all changed when our server arrived. He was not friendly and appeared to be completely overwhelmed and unaware of what his job entailed. Long waits for drinks? Yes. Long waits to order? Yes. Infrequent trips to the table? Yes. Appearing that we were inconveniencing him? Absolutely. It was one of the top five worst experiences I have ever had with a server. Yes, it was that bad. Making matters worse is that it was not just us. I looked around the restaurant and noticed many frustrated diners, many of whom were walking to the bar to get drinks because their server was non-existent. It wasn't that he was overworked; it was as if serving properly was beneath him. There were other servers, and they all seemed to be competent. It was if this person was sent here to ruin the experience. Server aside, the food was reasonably good. But it is hard to enjoy when you can't get condiments or other items you need to make your burger appropriately. For some reason, the burgers come plain, and you have to use tiny packets of condiments to make it yourself. Well, only if your server brings them. When we finally finished, we were ready to go. Well, we were ready, but it took ages to get the check. After he never returned to take my card, I realized I did have cash and would not need change, I paid, and we left. This was truly a terrible service experience. read more

Yum! The chicken with goat cheese and olive tapenade was out of this world! My husband's strip steak was delicious. And I loved the added treat of the sage against the machine mocktail! read more

Local Flavor Cafe - Chicken with goat cheese and olive tapenade - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

A great dining experience. We went twice during our stay in Eureka Springs, and both times we were impressed with the quality of the food and service. Hat tip to our server on the second night, Ian, who gracefully handled a large parry while never ignoring us. The cocktail menu is great, and the menu has something for everyone. read more

The food was absolutely amazing the potatoes were delicious the service was amazing our waiter was great. I loved the whole place read more

Local Flavor Cafe - The traditional country breakfast - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

My wife and I had an amazing experience! We were greeted with a smile and sat pretty quickly considering how busy they were. We ordered two delicious cocktails-Moscow Mule and Butterfly Effect. The food was exceptional as well-crab cakes as an appetizer and turkey, avocado and pepper jack sandwich. Our server was personable and attentive. Great vibe-clean, well lit and decorated beautifully. Will definitely go back. read more

See all

FOOD: outstanding food and cocktails. My grandson had the "Mac & Cheese" he thought for kids. Instead, he got penne, Alfredo sauce with pepper. We're not mad about it because he finally broke out of the Kraft blue box and loved it! My daughter and I split the Walleye and it was near perfection. The Bootleg Flapper was a Bullet Rye whiskey cocktail that I wanted to drink all day long. ATMOSPHERE: is beautiful and charming. Great place for families, date night or dinner with the girls. SERVICE: our server was Sarah and she could not have been any better. Warm, friendly and efficient. TIPS: take home a dessert but get the recipe for that cocktail! Yum! read more

Local Flavor Cafe - Kid's macaroni and cheese, clearly disguised as penne Alfredo--so good! - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Absolutely amazing restaurant. While visiting we came here for dinner and were pleasantly surprised m by how great the food was. Service was quick and helpful in navigating the menu. We sat outside with a great view of everything. Highly suggest this restaurant! read more

Came here on St. Paddy's day when everyone and their mother was downtown. The food was so good for the place being packed to the brim with people. I'd definitely come back! read more

Food is consistently wonderful. Our only complaint is the last 2 times we have been (eating inside) it has been so loud. It's hard to carry on a conversation and it's difficult to hear to waitstaff and vice versa. We will only go again if we can sit outside or order to go. read more

During our trip to Branson, MO, we couldn't resist a quick visit to Eureka Springs, AR, just an hour down the road. We popped into Local Flavor Cafe for lunch and were greeted by a host who radiated friendliness--truly made us feel welcomed! There was about a 30-minute wait, but honestly, it flew by. They offer in & outdoor seating so we opted to sit outside as it became available first. Our server, Amy, was an absolute gem--so sweet and upbeat! The food did not disappoint either; each of us in our party of three left satisfied. We started with the crab cakes, which were packed with lump crab meat and cooked to perfection! I ordered a bacon cheeseburger medium well, but it came out a tad too well done. Still, it was tasty! Instead of fries, my burger was paired with a small scoop of coleslaw (which, for the record, I don't eat and couldn't swap out), so I had to order fries on the side. My son was all about his grilled chicken strips; he enjoyed them so much that he ordered another patty and inhaled it! My goddaughter couldn't stop raving about her mahi mahi tacos, calling them delicious! Now, here's where things got a bit tricky for me--prices! My cheeseburger set me back $15, and that was without a proper side. Plus, there was a bit of a nuisance with the bugs buzzing around. I'm used to outdoor dining spots having citronella candles or plants to keep those pesky insects at bay. Just saying, a little extra effort could make a big difference! All in all, I enjoyed lunch and would definitely recommend giving Local Flavor Cafe a shot read more

See all

The food is great! Special flavors and a great local eat! There's different menus for lunch and dinner so make sure to check them out. Little hidden gem in Eureka Springs. The service was great and our bartender/server was really kind. The ambiance is chill and perfect for conversations and a good time around friends/family and great food! Will definitely be back! read more

See all

Had lunch here while traveling in Eureka Springs. Sat outside with great weather. The restaurant is decorated with many cool mid-century tv lamps and other items. The service was excellent. 2 of us had the trout special with trout fillet, fried Brussels sprouts, a roasted red pepper dipping sauce, and a house salad. Also enjoyed the white sangria. read more

See all

This is always one of our favorite restaurants when we visit Eureka Springs, and we had our anniversary dinner here. My wife loved the salmon and I had a very tasty New York Strip. The service is fantastic, with the timing and their presentation. It's a great place for date night. read more

Local Flavor Cafe - Pan seared tilapia - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Just had lunch here with the wife after walking around Eureka. They were very busy but we were sat immediately and service was very prompt. Our waitress was absolutely fantastic. The food was so good. Crab cakes/patty melt/fish tacos were all YUM! Will be back for dinner. Outstanding read more

Oh my goodness this place is a hidden gem in Eureka Springs! We visited for our anniversary and were so glad we did. Local Flavor has a charming, quaint atmosphere that made our experience even more special. For drinks, I had the sangria it was a standard sangria, but I definitely wish I had tried a cocktail instead. Now, onto the real stars of the show the food! My husband ordered the turkey Reuben for the first time, and it was absolutely delicious. It came with the most incredible sweet and savory coleslaw so good that I almost wanted to drink the sauce! I had the mahi-mahi tacos, which were drizzled with a flavorful guacamole sauce and topped with fresh mango salsa on what appeared to be homemade corn tortillas. They were fantastic! The tacos came with a side of black beans that could have used a bit more seasoning, but honestly, it didn't matter because the tacos were just that good. For dessert, we shared a slice of pecan pie, and wow it was the perfect treat! Not overly sweet, with crunchy pecans and a perfectly set filling, served with a dollop of whipped cream. I also have to give a shoutout to our server, Daniel. He was attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable, giving us great recommendations and explaining why he liked each dish. All in all, this was an amazing experience, and I would absolutely come back. Highly recommend! read more

See all

Loved the dinner here, I had the Shrimp Diablo with awesome grits. And a really amazing bread pudding with bourbon cream sauce. Would definitely come back, I was ever back this way again read more

Local Flavor Cafe - Bread pudding - New American Near Me - Eureka Springs, Arkansas

See all

Walleye, New York Strip, and the Saverio sautéed Chicken, Bread Service, Crab Cakes, Bread Pudding, Pecan Pie, All outstanding dishes. Service was good. Be prepared to wait... it's worth it! I might mention their patio was just Lovely! read more

See all

We enjoyed the whiskey sour and the spicy Bloody Mary. They had a great turkey croissant sandwich as well. There was a wait to get in, but they made the food and drinks so fast. I would recommend for lunch in the area. read more

This spot is highly recommended by the locals. We had multiple people point us in this direction. It's a cozy place that has a small outside patio. The place does get busy. We got there at a good time right when it opened and avoided the wait. However, as we were leaving there was a line of people waiting. The service was friendly but a bit spotty. Probably because they're a small spot that gets busy. Really enjoyed our salads. They were fresh and a good side size. The pastas were delicious. Just be warned they have a lot of garlic! The créeme brulee was sweet, smooth, and crispy at the top. Everything you want. read more

See all

Fully agree with all of the other reviews that this is a perfect spot to stop while visiting Eureka Springs! Our waitress was so kind and helpful. Food was excellent, huge portions and very fresh. Definitely sit outside if you can! read more

See all

Alpha gal alert! Lovely place to eat and celebrate but the confident response "We can accommodate alpha gal food restrictions," was problematic. The VEGGIE omelet hid a few tiny pieces of bacon so the kitchen was not as careful as front of house claimed. The rest of the food was excellent, the omelet was instantly replaced but we remained suspicious and IF we go again will be insistent upon ordering and will also dig through the plate for any signs of noncompliance. Too bad because it's a lovely and friendly place to eat. But our alpha gal family member is our priority and we were pretty unhappy in spite of the beautiful outdoor table and the mostly excellent food. read more

We were passing through and stopped here for lunch. Service and food were great. We had the Brie as an appetizer which was very good. I had the reuben and my wife had the turkey, brie, and bacon sandwich. Both were great. Sangria was better than most I've had. Overall, great experience. read more

Best Brunch Ever! They have the Best Brei in town. I'll go down there any day to get some to take home, and then I'll sit in my corner and eat it all gone. Their omelettes are most excellent. I would definitely suggest you try an omelette if you're there for breakfast or brunch. The staff are so cool. They make sure your dinner, breakfast, or brunch is fantastic. Very kind willing to help willing to suggest love these guys. read more

Really enjoyed our experience here. Our server, Kristin, took great care of us. She was very knowledgeable and made great recommendations. The food was great and so was the atmosphere. read more

See all

Amazing food and service with a great vibe! I love the eggplant parmigiana and don't forget to order the BREAD SERVICE! Delicious !

A cozy yet upscale spot for dinner during our stay in Eureka Springs. The artwork on the walls was beautiful, and the candlelight added such a lovely touch to the atmosphere. The bread service--with olive oil and balsamic--was wonderful, and the fettuccine Alfredo was absolutely delicious. I loved my lavender French 75, and my mom really enjoyed her wine. A perfect, relaxing evening! read more

See all

Yum! We stopped at Local Flavor on our way out of town and had a great time. We did have to stand outside and wait for a while as it fills up right at open and they do not take reservations, but it worked out. We were sat on the back patio despite preferring the front patio, but our group was small and the back patio was decorated for spooky szn, so I'm not complaining. I had a lovely morning coffee/alcoholic beverage and a hash that was just what I needed. The wait staff was friendly and everything came out fairly quickly! I would absolutely recommend visiting, but note that you'll likely have to pay for parking if you don't walk and you will have to wait in a line! I recommend getting there right before they open so that you don't have to wait around for all of the first arrivals to finish their meals. read more