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SO Restaurant-Bar

3.3 (113 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Upscale
Happy hour specials
Outdoor seating

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I loved the ambience as soon as you look inside. The food was spectacular and the plating was just as tasteful to look at. The head chef took some time to personally talk to me and express his vision of this restaurant which made my experience that much more. The cocktail I did have was perfectly well balanced and the bartender gave even better service. It was a great experience and I cannot wait to come back!

Seafood Fondue
Kris P.

We stumbled upon this treasure when we were in Little Rock for the Elton John concert. It was amazing. Wine was delicious. Service was great. We started out with the seafood fondue and the waitress recommended we order a second loaf of bread with it (which was perfect. Thanks, Taylor). We then split the filet with mashed potatoes & grilled asparagus. It was melt in your mouth delicious. We will be back. This place was amazing.

Calamari
Ali K.

Very new yorkish vibe. Small seating space but also with several rooms that can provide a sense of coziness. The prices are new yorkish as well but the quality is too notch Great place for special occasions such as valentines and birthdays. The service is courteous and quick. The desserts are amazing and a new twist on the usual definitions of bread pudding or cheese cake

Duck de Violate
Bubba S.

Absolutely delicious with a very humble chef. The music was on point and brings the ambiance and atmosphere all together. Sō dank

Blackened Seafood Fondue  (l) and Mussels and Clams with Saffron Aioli (r)
Christine K.

We've been to SO several times since it's literally right down the street from our house. The food has been great in the past, and they had/have a wonderfully curated wine list. Plus Veo mixes the most outstanding cocktails! We were intrigued to hear that they'd changed up the menu to focus on small plates and improved the already fantastic wine list. We're huge fans of the small-plate trend, which allows us to sample several items instead of forcing us to choose a single main course. We ordered a bottle of Domaine Serene Pinot Noir, which arrived fairly promptly. French onion soup (highly lauded by a local food blogger), mussels and clams, beef brochettes, and blackened seafood fondue were on the food agenda. The soup was just magnificent with a rich, beefy broth full of caramelized onions. The crouton and cheese were perfect toppers. The portion was more than enough for two people, especially for an appetizer and I could have made that my entire meal. We left at least a half-cup of soup in the bowl because we still had three other dishes on the way. SO might consider also offering a cup option. The three other plates arrived at the same time about 20 minutes later: I'll start with the beef brochettes since that's what I dug into first. They're described as "Beef Medallions * Cream Cheese * Jalapeño * Bacon * Cilantro Oil" What we received were eight chunks of beef wrapped in bacon, not a lick of cream cheese or jalapeño to be found. I didn't realize those two ingredients were missing until looking over the menu just now to ensure I got everything correct (It was my birthday AND we had lots to talk about). The brochettes were also cooked medium, which, absent the cream cheese, rendered the bites quite dry. The mussels and clams were quite good, perfectly steamed and served with saffron aioli and a half-loaf of ciabatta. The blackened seafood fondue was... not what I'd envisioned at all. It's described as "Seared Shrimp * Crab * Blackened Bechamel * Monterrey Jack Cheese * Ciabatta" on the menu. I assumed the seafood would be blackened and dunked in a fondue. What we got, though, was something of a seafood dip/soup hybrid. It had a subtle blackened seasoning but was very thyme heavy. And I like thyme. Again, the portion was enormous, with another accompanying half-loaf of ciabatta. I'm sure it might sound a little ridiculous to some to hear complaints of a restaurant serving too much food, but seriously, we couldn't even finish half of what we were served. I felt very wasteful when the server collected our dishes. If we'd been a party of four instead of two, the serving sizes would have been a totally different story, but forewarned is forearmed: These are most definitely not what most folks would consider small plates. Service was efficient and unobtrusive; our wine and water glasses were never left empty. Our bill was less than $175, which I think is a pretty good deal for the amount of food we received. Unfortunately, the quality control in the kitchen just wasn't there on this visit.

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Blake R.

So date night #2 with the wife! For appetizers we ordered the surf and turf (crab cakes and skirt steak and beer steamed muscles. The surf and turf had great flavors i just wish that the crab cake had a sauce like the skirt steak. The muscles had a little grit In a few of them but over all they were tender. I also ordered the French onion soup and the wife had the wedge salad. The wife said the wedge salad was excellent. My French onion soup was good I think it could have had a touch more Worcestershire sauce in it. For the main course I chose the sea bass with creamy lemon risotto and leaks. Man I have to tell you I really liked the sea bass! It has a great crust on one side of the fish and was nice and flakey. The risotto had just enough hint of lemon to compliment the fish. The wife ordered the Duck L'orange and said the duck was cooked perfectly. She also enjoyed the farro risotto and its deep earthy flavors. Adam was our server and he did and excellent job with keeping our drinks filled and making wine suggestions. So.... took the wife on a date night for Mother's Day. We wanted to go back to a restaurant we haven't been to in a long time. Ordered the antipasto and chef choice oysters for an appetizer. Both were good the oysters were really small and made spending 20.00 on them a little steep. For dinner I ordered the cold smoked filet with bone marrow mashed potatoes. The wife ordered the salmon. Both dinners were very tasty and well executed. I was so full from the meal I had to skip desert... But the wife powered through the food wall ordered the creme brûlée....

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The food is not good. It used to be good long ago, but I'm not going back. I gave them 3 chances.

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The wine bar was about to close when we got there and the owner/bartender graciously let us in. It…read morewas empty when we went but he was a great host! The decor was very homey and intimate with quirky artwork and a really neat cork BtG design near the bar. Great ambience They had a great selection of wine and even some beer for those that dont like wine. I asked for a dry red suggestion and the wine was very good. It was smooth, dry and perfect for the night. Would definitely visit again next time i'm in Little Rock!

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Outstanding! We were a bit skeptical when we read the other reviews about this place as it sounded…read morealmost too good to be true. Well, I am happy to report that it IS true, that Petit & Keet is an outstanding restaurant. We made it in, in time for their terrific happy hour at the bar. Packed at 5:00 PM on a Tuesday (who woulda thunk that?) we were able to squeeze in and jump in on their goodies. The HH Menu was so appealing we would up just tasting several things; for starters, their signature frozen drink, the Peechy Keet, was absolutely phenomenal (it might also be because it was over 100 degrees outside). Not too sweet, nicely fruity and packing a punch. The Crudites was atypical with a larger assortment of veggies (including some tasty Sheshido peppers) and a really, unique and delish hummus. Next up; the Tuna Tostada. This could actually be my favorite item on the menu; sashimi grade tuna on a larger Tostada, perfectly marinated. Yummy. We topped things off with the Empanadas' that were also delectable; plenty of filling, not overly fried so as to be firm but chewable. I can't believe we wound up being stuffed, and sadly, it prevented us from diving into what looked like some wonderful entrees. Next time! A special note to the management; your bartender (sorry, her name escapes me, but she's in the pic with my wife and me) was as phenomenal as the food & drink (and the decor; sorry I hadn't mentioned that before, but it is a lovely space). She was everything (and more) for what someone behind the bar should be, an expert concotionist, professional, fun (and funny) and on top of everything at a packed bar/restaurant. Can you say "deserves a raise" with me? Also, loved the story of the place on the menu. It feels great to see a local place like Petit and Keet deliver top notch food, service and environment.

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