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The Avenue

3.8 (129 reviews)
Ultra High-EndBars, Southern, New American
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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Entrance
Jenn F.

Food was pretty good. I had the classic Benny and subbed out the biscuit with the English muffin. My husband had the avocado toast. We both enjoyed our breakfast. The service was great and everyone was personable. The restaurant isn't overly dressy... it's kind of in between casual and formal. I would return again and perhaps try the lunch.

Deviled eggs
Shawn P.

Cute restaurant in the Waters hotel. The place is very cute and the chairs are lovely. We had the açaí bowl and the deviled eggs. The deviled eggs were some of the best I have ever had, very good. The service was great as well. Definitely a great experience.

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Jenn R.

Stayed at the Waters Hot Springs, Tapestry Collection by Hilton for a week and spent many mornings for breakfast here. The restaurant never seemed to be full, but I will say that the food and service stayed consistently great. Always came around to check up on how I was doing and refilled my water and coffee. They even gave me a to-go coffee cup when I wanted to take it back up to my room. They did the same for when I wanted to bring my iced tea back up too. THE FOOD. - Classic Eggs Benny | Thick slice of ham. Creamy Hollandaise sauce. Perfectly poached eggs all on an English muffin. Pretty great dish! - Classic Breakfast | Eggs, sausage patties, toast, and home fries. I cannot stress this enough... the home fries are so good! Crispy exterior with a soft interior, and seasoned just enough to bring out the flavors. If you get another dish and it doesn't come with home fries, order it on the side anyway. - Mediterranean Eggs Benny | There's no meat in this dish, but I love the combination of spinach, artichoke, tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. A couple of poached eggs covered with hollandaise sauce and you have yourself a flavorful dish! I ordered this maybe 3 times during my stay. It's really good, highly recommend. - Avenue Omelette | Cubed cuts of tender ribeye. Diced sweet peppers and onions. The garlic aioli goes well with this omelette. I also liked that this was crepe style, which tends to be a thinner layer of egg. - Grown Up Grilled Cheese Sandwich | Gooey cheese with thick slices of bacon in between toasted bread. I felt this was very rich and loved the flavors. - Birria Chilaquiles | Creamy chipotle sauce. Tender birria meat. Over hard eggs. Another really great dish. THE DRINKS DRUNK. - Coffee | Straightforward and warms your soul. - Iced Tea | Straight up normal. THE PARKING. Parking is available on the street and limited to two hours, between 8AM - 5PM. If you're staying at the hotel, only valet parking is available and it's $15 for the day; $30 if you're staying overnight. COMING BACK? Yeah, it's a pretty great breakfast spot.

Gluey, oversalted eggs Benedict
J Rod P.

I really tried. The food , so called eggs Benedict. eventually showed up after 30 minutes. Salted beyond recognition and overcooked or having sat under a heat lamp for a long time, it was inedible. The only coffee refill was acquired by walking around the dining area with my empty cup like a beggar. Don't torture yourself like we did. This on top of the disaster they called Thanksgiving dinner will stay in our memory.

This is my wife and I's go to brunch spot with amazing cocktails when visiting Hot Springs! This St. Patrick's day didn't disappoint! The leprechaun lemon drop martini was delicious beyond words and even after brunch we would pop back in through out the day of festivities to refuel on them! They stayed open until 11pm and very close walking distance to The Arlington Hotel after the bar closes. Dena is an EXCELLENT AND AMAZING server we absolutely love to have wait on us and her joyful presence. She remembered my wife and I from last years visit and was so, sweet and amazing. Everytime we come back we will look forward to seeing her and her outstanding service! This is a MUST for brunch when in Hot Springs! If they would put the leprechaun lemon drop martini on the menu full time even under a different name...you couldn't keep me out of there! I really enjoy the ambiance, vibe, and being able to look out on to the beautiful Hot Springs strip while enjoying a drink or meal.

Lavender Gin Martini
Lindsey M.

I came in on a night where the place was empty. I got a lavender gin martini that was excellent. And ordered the broken beef meatloaf with baked Mac and cheese. The meatloaf was delicious except I was surprised that it was a little cold. The baked Mac and cheese was so hot it burned my tongue. So I'm not sure what was going on there...

Bone in pork chop and salmon
Alex T.

Amazing drinks, service and food. Fiancé had the salmon and I had the bone in pork chop with whipped mashed potatoes. Very good. Also great skinny margarita and spritz. Not sure why this place is rated so low but it's right in downtown and give it a try, we were certainly impressed!

Chilaquiles
Deborah S.

Super cool brunch spot in the heart of downtown Hot Springs! The menu is inventive and fun, but they have a classic breakfast if you're not into that. Coffee is fantastic. Service was friendly and they kept us happy. We really enjoyed our experience!

Fish & Chips
Tracy N.

I was craving Shrimp & Grits unfortunately they don't serve them at Dinner so I orders the Tuscany Flatbread I was craving Shrimp & Grits unfortunately they don't serve them at Dinner so I orders the Tuscany Flatbread OMG it's so fresh and clean tasting. I also asked the chef if I could ordered the Creamed Spinach and some of the Flatbread plain to go as a Snack for later in the hotel room while watching the Presidential Election. Holy Smokes Y'all I didn't get a picture because I ate it so fast I forgot. It was PERFECTION. This place knows what they're doing. The fish and chips are also absolutely delicious. I've decided to come back tomorrow I now have to absolutely have their Shrimp & Grits. I'll let y'all know how they are!! I 1000% will be coming back!!!!!! I went back from Brunch and had the Shrimp and Grits with a side of Bacon. This restaurant has NOT disappointed. First off the Shrimp were so Fresh and clean tasting. The grits Creamy with a mild Gravy and the bacon cook to a perfect crisp crumbled on top was Perfection. I'm literally planning my family's 2024 Christmas vacation to come here just so I can eat at this restaurant. Do yourself a favor and don't forget the side of Bacon for your Shrimp & Grits you can thank me in the comments!

Birria chilaquiles

Great brunch place right across from the baths! View was perfect! The food and drinks were so good! Service was amazing as well!

Slow service...empty restaurant.
Casey B.

In brief: Slow service. Bad food. Despite the restaurant being almost empty, our food took a noticeably long time. If what was delivered had been edible, the duration of time it took for it to arrive would have been completely excusable. I ordered the croque monsieur. It was a poor man's attempt at this Parisian dish...but what can you expect while in Arkansas. The bread was stale and the butt end pieces. The béchamel may have just been gravy--unsure, really. My nephew ordered the breakfast plate: pretty standard meal. Two meals, one of which was inedible, consisting mostly of stale bread for $50. Naw--I encourage you to pass on this place. So, when in Hot Springs, keep on walking.

a plate of food and a bowl of ketchup
Hunter S.

Part of The Waters hotel in downtown Hot Springs. I had a fantastic breakfast here. Eggs Benedict on point with super runny yolks, tasty ham, and toasted muffin. Home fries seasoned and crispy. My server was fantastic. She was not only kind and attentive, but made a WICKED spicy Bloody Mary that was delicious. They have a simple, but fairly elegant menu for each meal, including brunch, and some great cocktail options. There is a rooftop bar with light fare as well if you want before or after dinner drinks. I stayed at The Waters, and it was a great hotel, walking distance to everything, and this restaurant was a convenient and well done addition to my short stay.

Shrimp and grits
Loren B.

Hotel restaurants are hit and miss, but The Avenue has a solid menu and service within convenient walking distance from the lobby of the Hilton on the downtown strip of Hot Springs. Weirdly, we walked into The Avenue in the morning and tried to order a latte and they said they did not have an espresso machine. Maybe I've lived in Dallas / Fort Worth too long, but this seemed like a massive oversight. The menu looked good though, so we returned for lunch the following day. I had the Shrimp and Grits and, while it was not at the level of American (New) greats like Breadwinners Cafe in Dallas, it was quite yummy. More dependent on a brown gravy, the dish was sufficiently shrimpy and worked on a filling comfort food level. Service was strong and the room was never super full. We passed by several times and always found it to have seating available. If you're staying at the Hilton, recommend. If you aren't, you might still find something here to enjoy!

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Excellent breakfast! Plenty to share. Love the decor! Our server was amazing too!.....................

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Loved the atmosphere! The staff were awesome and the food very delicious. We will definitely be returning customers.

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Skylar was a great server and the food was tasty! Definitely would recommend for a quick bite in a relaxing environment.

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Good food, drinks, and service! Nice atmosphere! It was a group of 8 of us and we were seated quickly without reservations.

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Not even lying, I was holding back tears of happiness eating this food!!!…read more We got there at opening and there was a short line outside the door, but service was excellent even with being busy immediately, and of course that meant the food was FRESH out of the kitchen. You can tell everyone who works there has a system and I think is family? Honestly I would join their family to eat this food every day. My boyfriend got the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and cookie pudding (like a layered banana pudding that tasted like a fluffy cloud and had the perfect ratio of cream/pudding to vanilla wafers). I got the smothered pork, green beans, and yams with a delicious, perfectly baked strawberry cake with what I'm sure was homemade icing, light and smooth and not too sweet. The pork was so juicy and savory that it just melted in your mouth. The green beans and meatloaf had the BEST seasoning. Every bite made me feel like the critic in Ratatouille who senses his inner child eating at his mom's house. The mac and cheese, corn bread, and mashed potatoes were no slouches either. They were serving Thanksgiving coziness with every morsel. The YAMS. I mean. The light crisp on the surface of the bake, the expert-level control on the cinnamon use, all brought so much warmth to my heart, and I'm pretty sure it healed my soreness from yesterday's hike. Long story short, if you're a weary traveler missing mom's home cooking, looking for a cozy meal that soothes your soul and nourishes you for the trip home, and also don't mind crying in public while eating, go to EMMA LEE'S!!!

Came here for New Year's Dinner last minute as they we're the only place with genuine food and of…read morecourse happy to support a black owned restaurant. Very family oriented which we love but this leads to slow service. This would have been ok if they didn't run out of food items, but it's so good that it makes sense. They invited us back the next day to make up for it but we're closed so hoping they can do so next time our group comes back!

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Other than a nice bartender and water view, this restaurant is pretty poor…read more I had gone into town for buusness and was here last fall. Food was not great but in this part of town, not a lot open on Sunday's. The restaurant is dirty, outdated and when my crab stuffed shrimp came the shrimp was small, inconsistently cooked, the crab stuffing had an ammonia taste and the sides of mango coleslaw and broccoli slaw were overly sugar. I did not send my food back because I overheard servers discussing that happening at another table and the consequences. I strongly suggest you steer clear. And the poor response from the owner with no option for revisit and follow up Is par for the course. Again...watch your chef staff and wait staff!

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Fisherman's Wharf Steak & Seafood - Dining space.

Dining space.

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Crab cake and crab bisque

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View of our table and the lake.

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