I'm so disappointed with Whistle Stop. After reading some very positive reviews I met some friends…read morefor an early evening dinner. First what was done right... We ordered the green tomatoes to share and they were yummy. Probably the best I ever had. My friends were both satisfied with their meal, one ordered a salad, and the other one had a chicken sandwich. Unfortunately, for me, I ordered a hamburger with fried okra. The okra was pretty good, however the hamburger was absolutely inedible. Dry and flavorless! I took one bite and couldn't believe how bad it was! Worst of all, when I complained the girl said "Oh, sorry about that." and walked away. I didn't want to make a scene, since I was with new friends. Needless to say, I will not be going back. There are other options in Batesville.

This is a clean little restaurant. The staff was overly friendly and the food was not only…read moredelicious, but also tasted homemade and fresh. The price was also extremely reasonable. We had breakfast for dinner. The breakfast bowl and waffle were great!

Bacon cooked right. Ham nicely seared, hash browns both crisp and soft, gravy wonderful and a…read morefluffy biscuit. The breakfast menu is simple, the service is friendly and it's a classic diner feel. The plate lunches are good southern cooking, and the cheeseburgers are top notch. If you are in the area, it's worth a stop.

Good southern food.Plate lunch with a choice of two entrees daily.Open breakfast and lunch.read more

I love Natalie's. I tend to take a really quick lunch. I call in an order, and in about 10 minutes,…read moreI can pick it up. Really good value for what you get also. Real friendly service.

The service here is quick! The atmosphere of the restaurant is amazing. But the food, it's the best…read morepart. We've eaten at Natalie's for years, and I can honestly say we've never had a bad meal or experience. We've yet to try anything that we haven't loved here! I would highly recommend this restaurant!!

Visited Triangle in Mother's Day around 11:30. Very busy, but seated right away. Kind of a hole…read morein the wall diner feel. Waiter was in a happy mood and very nice. Got drinks right away. Coffee was a little weak. We ordered breakfast and enjoyed it, especially the biscuits and home fries. Priced right as well. We would visit this place again

Food great, service gets better every time and for the ambiance I think they are giving it fresh…read morepaint this very Minute. Just one more sweet tea please!

We loved Peggy Sue's Place! My mom, daughter and I decided to come here for breakfast. Just around…read morethe corner from her, we walked into this cute restaurant decorated with chickens and chicks!! We walked in and sat anywhere we wanted. For Christmas eve, we caught them at a time that wasn't too busy. My daughter and I ordered their country fried steak with eggs and a biscuit & gravy. My mom ordered French toast with bacon. Their gravy isn't a sausage gravy, but if you want it to be, they can make it happen! Our food didn't take long! We were enjoying it quickly and it was tasty!! Hot biscuits, with chunks of sausage, my over medium eggs were almost over hard, but still tasty. Their French toast was delicious too! Customer service was phenomenal! Everyone we spoke to was really nice. I got to say hello and Merry Christmas to Peggy Sue herself! (And she loves her chickens!!!!) Take care, everyone! Happy Holidays!

Super good breakfast food, wouldn't doubt that their lunch is just as good! Workers were super…read morenice, definitely homey feeling, would recommend to anyone to at least try it once. 10/10

Well let's revisit a favorite! Had dinner there last night. Had Redfish Pontchatrain. Being a…read morenative Louisiana guy you have to go above and beyond to impress me. The owner chef Dewitt not only had the most fresh red fish I've ever had. The presentation was a 10 out of a 10. The Sherri's special which includes the most amazing lump crab meat and fried green tomatoes with Remoulade it's always a must get for the table. The food quality at this restaurant far exceeds some of the most amazing high-end restaurants in New Orleans. It is absolutely worth the drive to go to Heber Springs and eat at this restaurant. In addition it's Mardi Gras season and Miss Sherri is baking king cakes that will rival anything in New Orleans take the trip you will be rewarded with the most amazing food ever.

The food is true Cajun and also spans fried, comfort, and vegetable dishes. This is a hard place…read morefor vegetarians but not impossible (salad with vinaigrette and sweet potato fries! Veg sides). The food is so fresh and flavorful. Service was exceptional - quick, detailed, generous. I tipped 35% it was so good. Ambiance is mixed--kind of cavernous in one room; plastic tablecloths and photographs stapled to the wall are incongruous with the price point of the food but I don't personally care. I was comfortable there. They have an adults only dining area which seems neat; and string lights

Once again, I stopped into Penny's Place with the crew from ASA. Once again, we had a very filling…read moreand value-packed lunch. On the day of my visit, Fried Chicken was on the menu, and I went to town on a few pieces. The food is always fresh, hot and plentiful at Penny's, and I've been coming here since it opened. For the value, you can't beat an AYCE lunch, and it's very reasonably priced. The famous Penny always stops by our table to say hello, and the staff clear plates and refill drinks without you having to ask.

Buffet restaurant in Newport. every employee was nice with good service . Food was ok. today was…read morefried chicken day. ambiance was ok. they had about 8 to 10 pie choices

Great place! Smokehouse burger was great. Great flavor and the bread didn't get in the way. The…read moreboudin burger was good but I'm from Louisiana and like spicier boudin. The hot chicken sandwich had good kick. On another note, this is a Christian business that is not ashamed. I loved it. Keep up the good work!

A breakfast burrito that rides the rails straight into legend…read more Some meals feed you. Others announce themselves--plant a flag in your memory and refuse to leave. Jesse James Foods, a train-car restaurant tucked into Batesville, Arkansas, does the latter with the confidence of a place that knows exactly who it is and what it's doing. I arrived from Austin with the quiet skepticism of someone who's eaten well and often. I left recalibrated. The stage is already set the moment you step inside: a railcar theme reborn as a diner, humming with the kind of honest energy that only comes from food made by people who care. And at the center of it all is Jesse himself--part conductor, part craftsman, wholly in command of his kitchen. I ordered two takeout breakfast burritos (mom in hospital) that could not have been more different in temperament yet equally accomplished in execution: the Ghost Aioli Ham Breakfast Burrito and the Sausage Breakfast Burrito. Let's talk about the ghost pepper first--because Jesse did. Knowing my Texas background and my respect (and caution) for ghost pepper heat, he paused. He explained. He offered a taste, not as a dare, but as an assurance. That confidence was earned. The ghost aioli, when paired with the ham, is a masterclass in restraint. The heat is real--but it's civilized. The richness of the ham tempers the ghost pepper's fire into something warm, aromatic, and deeply satisfying rather than aggressive. It doesn't shout; it hums. Of the two burritos, it was the clear favorite--layered, bold, and balanced in a way that tells you this wasn't an accident. This was thought through. The sausage burrito, meanwhile, is comfort done right. Savory, grounded, and generous without being heavy. It's the kind of breakfast that steadies you for the day ahead. And then there's the detail that separates good from great: a proper crispy hash brown aside the burrito. Not limp. Not steamed into submission. Crispy. Structural. Intentional. It adds texture, contrast, and proof that Jesse understands breakfast at a fundamental level. Service matters, and here it shines. Jesse and his staff are warm, attentive, and genuinely proud of what they're serving--because they should be. There's no pretense here, just hospitality backed by skill. Jesse James Foods isn't just a stop. It's a destination. If you're anywhere near Batesville, you owe it to yourself to climb aboard. This is a must-try--and a reminder that some of the best food in America isn't found in big cities, but in railcars run by people who care enough to get every detail right. - M. Brown

The food and the service were great! We've been several times and they have yet to disappoint…read more Burgers and fries are a great go-to, but everything is good.

In a town like Batesville, a new restaurant doesn't just open its doors -- it announces an…read moreintention. It suggests momentum. It dares to believe there is room for something fresh on familiar streets. Board on Third carries that ambition with confidence. From the moment you step inside, it's clear that care went into the space. The décor feels curated rather than assembled -- modern without sterility, warm without cliché. There's a sense of thoughtful layering: textures that play off each other, lighting that flatters rather than floods, and design choices that signal intention. It feels like a place built for gathering -- a backdrop for conversations that linger. The staff reinforces that promise. Attentive without hovering, present without being performative. Water glasses don't empty unnoticed. Questions are answered with clarity. There's an eagerness that reads as pride -- and that matters in a new establishment finding its rhythm. Then came the chicken quesadilla. Tex-Mex is deceptively simple. It asks for restraint, but demands execution. The tortilla is not a vessel; it is the foundation. Fresh-pressed, it should offer elasticity and blistered character, carrying the aroma of toasted flour. Here, it felt ordinary -- serviceable, but lacking the tender resilience and warmth that elevates a quesadilla from cafeteria fare to something transportive. The chicken followed suit. Slightly chewy, suggesting either a previous freeze or a reheating cycle beyond its prime. Not inedible -- but uninspired. For a dish built on so few elements, each one must carry weight. When even one falters, the whole plate sinks. To be fair, every new restaurant deserves grace. Kitchens calibrate. Suppliers shift. Line cooks find their tempo. Growing pains are part of the story arc. And in a place like Batesville, supporting that arc matters. But context matters too. Coming from Texas -- where Tex-Mex is less cuisine and more birthright -- the bar sits high. A quesadilla is not a casual afterthought; it is a benchmark. On this visit, that benchmark was missed. None of this negates the promise. The space has charm. The staff has heart. The ambition is evident. What's needed now is refinement -- especially on dishes that appear simple but demand precision. Board on Third has the framework of something lasting. With tighter execution in the kitchen and attention to foundational details, it could become a cornerstone rather than just a newcomer. The potential is there. Now it's a matter of meeting it.

Got a craving for breakfast for supper while in the area recently…read more Got take out. Pancake- huge! A hint of vanilla & a sweet. Bacon- cooked perfect, Eggs- over medium but a bit too done Biscuits- meh. I wax far more into the pancake. I would've liked real butter. Will eat here again if opportunity arises, as it's difficult to get decent food at a reasonable price point.

I set there for 20 minutes waiting to order, and several tables where empty so it wasn't that busy…read more Then the coffee. i took my time and finished first cup, but refill didn't come. So, i decided to hold my cup high in the air so someone would noticed I needed a refill. Everyone in the place could see it and smile or laugh. After at least 3 minutes my arm was tired and it wasn't fun anymore. Then a waiter came through to another table, and I actually held me empty cup in the isle so she would fill my cup, but she was busy, went around me and the cup, and didn't acknowledge me or get me coffee or send someone. The They do take my order-- 30 minutes later, no food.. Then they bring it.. guess what-- she ask, is this what you ordered,, I simply said, you know its been so long I plum forgot.. I eat it, it was good food. I always am willing to overlook, and would never leave a bad review just because someone was busy or overloaded,, but no, this was just poor service, and whoever was in charge today shouldn't be.