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.

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.

First time in Arkansas means first time eating fried catfish so we dropped in at Grampa's to give…read moreit a go... The restaurant quickly filled up with locals after we arrived, giving us the impression that this place must be a local favorite! We started dinner off with the fried pickles and ended with the light catfish dinner, composing of three catfish filets, fries, and two hush puppies. The catfish had a great, crispy outside texture and the meat within was soft and flaky. I drizzled my filets with Louisiana hot sauce for a little more flavor. The fries were fairly standard, but the hush puppies were sweet, making them a nice little impromptu dessert. Grampa's has set the standard for me, so I can only hope that it satisfies fried catfish afficiniados!

We have been going to Grandpa's for about 5 years (when I moved to Little Rock). We go at least…read moreonce a week and when my friends visit from other states, we always take them to Grandpa's and no one had ever been disappointed. Most said they can't want to visit us again and eat at the good catfish place we took them to. Actually, we are going there tonight with friends!!!

If you don't have a date, you don't need one. Cheesesteak IS YOUR DATE!! The fries are Awesome too…read more Pre-concert meal. It's a handful. It's delectable. I sat at the bar with some friends because everyone knows that Skinny J's is the place to go before heading over to the arena for a concert so it was packed and the bartender was quick to make our order and serve it to us. This was my third visit and I really enjoyed the service and the meal.

Argenta in North Little Rock is a destination we really enjoy. And what a great space! High…read moreceilings so a little loud, but quirky vibe. The pimento cheese chicken was outstanding, especially with Parmesan steamed broccoli. I'm always tickled when an alternative to fried potatoes is an option, especially one that's quite tasty. We had great service; the waitress smack-talked my husband, who was smack-talking her, so he deserved it, ha! We have been back several times.

I'm just driving along and happened to see this little place out the corner of my eye. I'm so glad…read moreI stopped! I was greeted when I walked in the door by a lovely young lady who was very helpful in explaining the menu. She also gave props to the chef letting me know that he's from Little Rock, but was trained in New Orleans. Well, his cooking proves that training. I had the gumbo (chicken and shrimp) and the blackened shrimp and chicken pasta. They were both SO good. If I HAD to complain, I'd say to lay off the salt a little....you can always add it, but you can't take it away! I was shocked that he wasn't serving potato salad to go in his delicious gumbo. A LOT of New Orleanians (yes, I'm a New Orleanian) like potato salad IN their gumbo. Don't knock it til you try it!! Also, you Jambalaya pasta, but no Jambalaya? ‍ Regardless, everything i had was I will return. SOON! Yummy!

Staff was friendly & was prompt with taking our order. My daughter ordered the seafood boil & said…read moreit was so good she was dancing. Small place but brightly colored with a home-like feel. I would definitely be returning soon!

Oh my, the seafood pasta dish is spicy good! Friendly and…read moreprofessional staff. Always makes us feel welcome.

Rivera looks really good inside! They look really fancy and the service is 5 stars! The bread is…read morereally good here! You have to come eat here! You should come here. This is the best restaurant I have ever been to right now! The wait is taking very short! The music is really pretty!

I went there today for a team work lunch. The staff is really nice and took care of our table. I…read morehad the alligator po boy. Oh the side was cajun fries. The menu looked large great. I will definitely go there and try again. We sat on the side for private get togethers. I saw they had pool tables if you are into that.

I stopped through on my way back home today to get an order of bread pudding. When I got home and…read moreopened the box, all that was inside was a small square of pudding, no whipped cream, no bourbon sauce. I called to ask what happened with my order. While on the phone, I could hear the guy ask the lady in the back, and she yells, "That was hours ago!" Mind you, I picked it up at 2:00 pm and called at 3:34 pm. Again, this was a pickup order while passing through on my way home. Apparently whipped cream doesn't come with to-go orders, which I wasn't told, but bourbon sauce is supposed to. They told me I could drive back to get it, but after that kind of service and attitude? Absolutely not, especially not for sauce for a couple of bites of pudding.

I paid $14 for what was advertised as 4 pieces of catfish, which turned out to be 2 fillets cut in…read morehalf. (No sides were included) The fish itself was subpar. It wasn't terrible, but it also wasn't great either. I don't mind paying the price, as I will sacrifice quantity anytime for quality but this lacked both. "Local and fresh" doesn't automatically mean great, and unfortunately this was disappointing. Next time, I'll probably stick with chains I know like Flying Fish. The point is I didn't want a chain experience so I'm still searching for a place in the area that offers a genuinely great local great tasting and excellently fried catfish. I am visiting and know that it's here but currently it's like finding a needle in a stack of needled. I welcome recommendations from locals.

My son and I tried the catfish there. The fish was hot and fresh. The rice was OK. It seemed like…read moreit had been sitting for a while and I think we went towards the end of the day where they were getting ready to close. They had your typical what seem to be like store-bought or mix coleslaw. It wasn't very good to me. While this place is not at the top of my list for fish, I will try it again... I'm Looking forward to trying the crawfish or crab legs.

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!

Delicious as always…read more Easy choice being right issue the Marriott. Great old fashioned drink! Had the deviled eggs as an appetizer and they were amazing with the bacon jam. Burger hit the spot. Winner!

We came down to the restaurant in the lobby of our hotel. I had the Aji tuna tartar & my husband a…read morecrab cake. Service was prompt and efficient, and our light dinner was fine. We were surprised how quiet it was.