Stopped in to the Oyster Bar for a break from shopping and Xmas leftovers while in Little Rock for…read morethe holidays. Located a short drive from downtown Little Rock, the oyster bar is in a cool strip of bars and restaurant on west Markham street. My dad has raved both their Rockefeller oysters, so we had to make a pit stop. Lively, two open dining areas, central bar area, and a well lit patio makes for a good sized restaurant for any occasion. We just missed the oyster happy hour, but that's more reason to come back for more! Our oysters were good sized and stuffed full of spinach, cheese and breadcrumbs. Drinks were great as well. We walked in at 5:30 and by 7:30, there was a waitlist, live music and some big groups dining in. Definitely worth a stop in if you're in the mood for oysters, the Oyster Bar didn't disappoint!

This is a well established (1975) and beloved Arkansas restaurant. The crab cakes were delicious. I…read moredon't like them if they have too much breading and found these absolutely delightful! The fried okra appeared to be whole baby okra. I have never had it prepared that way and found it to be very pleasing to the palate. The mustard greens were equally delicious. The service was slightly disappointing, which led to a four star rather than five star rating from me. The restroom is on one corner of the restaurant. Unfortunately, we were seated in the farthest corner from that restroom. It's a fairly large building with multiple rooms. Going forward, I will ask to be seated closer to the restroom. My mother has dementia and the distance to the restroom made things a little difficult for us. It might be also be difficult with small children.

Okay, so I'm back in LR giving this spot another try, and DAMN I'm happy I did. I clearly just…read moreordered the wrong thing, because this time around they knocked it out of the park! This time around I asked the girl at the counter what her favorite dish was and she said, "shrimp kabobs." I was sold. SO GLAD I LISTENED!!!! These are THE most flavorful kabobs I've ever had, and they are accompanied by some of the best rice and beans I've ever had. I was fully expecting beans and rice Mexican-style since the place is owned-operated by mi gente, but it was a more Cajun-style brand and rice. These beans and rice are so damn good. I just can't. These kabobs are perfectly seasoned with fresh lemons, tomatoes, onions, and zucchini. It's is CLEAR they make these to order, so when you get it expect a wait...that will be well worth it. Yeah, I take back my last review. You don't come to a place like this in central Arkansas and order oysters. That was dumb. This, however, is the best decision I've made this trip. Hands down.

Eight years since my last visit to Little Rock, and The Flying Fish was at the top of my list. Some…read moreplaces you wonder if it will still be the same. Flying Fish hasn't missed a beat. The setup tells you everything you need to know before eating: paper towel roll on the table, hot sauce lineup, Lance saltines, and a soundtrack of Lightin' Hopkins and Son House fill the room. The chairs look like they escaped from a 1950s diner and that's how everyone likes it. The catfish is the real deal -- cornmeal-crusted, perfectly seasoned, tender inside with just the right snap on the outside. The shrimp are butterflied, large, perfectly breaded, and fried with the same care. Hush puppies that are neither greasy nor dense, which sounds simple until you realize how rarely anyone gets it right. There's a New Orleans soul to this place, and some Memphis too, but nothing precious about it. No one here is performing. Farmers, families, folks still in their work clothes. The people who cook this food grew up eating it every Sunday at grandma's table, and it shows in every basket. If mudbugs are still on the menu when you visit, don't overthink it. Order them. The Flying Fish isn't trying to be anything. That's exactly why it's everything.

I saw tons of good reviews about this place on Google, especially about the shrimp and grits that…read morethey serve and decided to try it for myself. The shrimp and grits definitely lived up to its hype! I ordered the half order of shrimp and grits, the grits were perfectly made and also came with six of the most juiciest shrimps. The only thing that I would change about this dish is to either make it slightly cheaper, because it was pretty pricey for the small amount of food that you get, or there should be a little bit more grits. Other than that, the meal was great. The waitress that I had was very attentive and professional, she helped me with everything that I needed and was timely when it came to placing the order and serving food. The restaurant is in an easily located place with complimentary parking right across the street.

I was looking forward to a return engagement at Maddie's. They did not disappoint. The lunch…read morespecials run $15 and include several options. I chose the fried crawfish poboy and gumbo. Fresh, hot, tasty -- they hit the spot. Bottomless freshly brewed Ice Tea. Our server was friendly, efficient and helpful, despite the restaurant being nearly full with the lunch crowd. This will be my go to place next time I'm in Little Rock Its a casual place, well run and comfortable. No pretense. Just good food. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Lee's Fresh Food Truck is always on point. The food is fresh, the portions are generous, and…read moreeverything is packed with flavor. The Buffalo ribs were really well-seasoned and cooked just right. The service was super friendly and fast, which makes the experience even better. We've already been back a few times and will definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend checking them out!

Love him so awesome fresh great food... Worth the drive Pine Bluff Or Little Rock... Great quality…read moreand quantity...

Great restaurant! The bar is welcoming and a fun hangout…read more All of the food is fantastic. My favorites are the red fish ponchatrain, hot cheese and chicken Poor Boy, and the Cajun popcorn. This is a don't miss spot!

We were traveling from DFW to Alabama, and spent the night in Little Rock. What a lovely surprise…read moreto find this little sot for dinner! We arrived close to closing time, but we' were welcomed without a single sigh or grumble. The Cajun themed menu was great with little Pieces of Joy like fried green tomatoes. Next time we are that direction, rest assured we will return!

The food was great (redfish and grits were a fun combination of savory salty spicy and sweat), and…read morethe bartender really knew his stuff. Try the signature cocktails! Got exposed to some new digestif flavor profiles I didn't even know existed!

Food was pretty good. It had a different spin to it . Not traditional . It's a cute restaurant…read more Pretty intimate so great for different celebrations like anniversary. Waitress was very pleasant but service was a bit slower than we'd like despite restaurant being half empty. Overall it was a good experience.

The food,atmosphere and service was good. One of the best Filet's I've had in a long time!…read moreDefinitely will go back when in the area again!

Samantha's is a bit of a "fine dining" restaurant. The atmosphere is perfect for a date night or…read morecelebrating a special occasion. I had the Slow Roasted Ribeye Tacos. The meat in the tacos was tender and when paired with the consommé, it was flavorful. I also had the salmon and chipotle mac & cheese. The salmon was seasoned fairly well and cooked perfectly. I would've liked the mac & cheese to be a little cheesier but it was okay. Also, the only downside about the food options from the grill is that they come "a la carte," so you can only get shareable sides. Please note, this restaurant is in downtown Little Rock, so you will have to look for parking.

If I could give this ZERO stars, I absolutely would. This food truck is new to my area and as a…read morenative New Orleanian, I was really excited to try out their seafood boil as there's not much in my town. Unfortunately, my experience was EXTREMELY subpar. There were only THREE menu items available and were extremely overpriced for the ingredients used as well as the quality and portion size. I only had $20 in cash on me, because by the way, they're mostly cash only, so the only thing I could order was the " hood noodles". That honestly should've been my red flag right there, but I wanted to support a local black business. Not only was the owner or the food truck manager, extremely RUDE and DISMISSIVE to concerns I had about my order accuracy (at the time of ordering), but the wait time was 25 minutes for some REHEATED Ramen noodles, jar Alfredo sauce, overcooked shrimp WITH the shell on, and OVERLY salted and seasoned food. I'm someone who loves flavor, but that plate was walking hypertension. Also, eggs were supposed to come with my order, and there was none in sight. The most edible thing on the plate was the sausage and that was after all the excess seasoning was washed off. I'm not one to trash small businesses, but even the presentation of the truck was underwhelming and concerning. Handwritten and torn up menu signs and NOT the cleanliest either. I would definitely NOT RECOMMEND this food truck, or the actual restaurant business in Little Rock to anyone. Even though the owner specializes in "hood meals ", I don't think quality has to suffer. My friend and I who came to try the business out, ended up throwing our entire plate away and wasted $20.

The food and service were incredibly underwhelming. I was elated to support and Black Owned…read moreBusiness. However, the experience was terrible. I was disappointed

While appearing unsassuming on both the outside and inside, this casual eatery had looked very good…read moreon paper. And for good reason! It is even better in person. The quality of cooking experienced here was simply spectacular. For the first time ever I sampled Fried Alligator Bites, and found them to be quite tasty, like moist chicken dipped in Remoulade Sauce. A bowl of Chicken Gumbo with Rice was one of the best I have eaten, and Grilled Gulf Grouper with Collard Greens and Mashed Potatoes & Gravy was simply superb. The gumbo contained welcome slices of Andouille Sausage. Meanwhile, Diane very much enjoyed a Buttermilk Battered Royal Red Shrimp Basket, including French Fries and Coleslaw. Ths slaw was okay. If I lived here, I would come in every month.

I visited for lunch and had the 2 piece catfish basket and fries. Both tasted good and was served…read morehot and fresh. Cute little restaurant at the bottom of a tower (apartments?) and it was clean and decorated nicely. Our waitress was very friendly and prices are decent. The unsweet tea was really good, too. Plenty of parking.