A place of this quality in the boonets of Arkansas. This could just as well be a four star eatery in a big city for simple meals. The decor, cleanliness are fabulous. Great layout. The plating is being done by someone who has trained where eyes provide appetite. Possibly Johnson & Wales, but I digress. About three weeks ago on a Friday or Saturday. The Game & Fish we're across the street giving out trees read more

This place is cool. Old building refitted for a restaurant, revitalizing an old downtown area, fun & thoughtful reinterpretations of classic dishes. Go. Eat. Here. (& get the fry sauce!) read more

Stopped here on our way west. Really great to see someone who cared to revive an old structure. Great service, great food and great story. Had a club that was way too much so will finish it off somewhere between here and AZ. read more

We found this place driving home from Nashville by accident just using the phone map and we were very surprised how great it was. The place is in an old downtown building with lots of character. Service was impeccable, bent over backwards to accommodate any needs or requests. The four of us ordered a mixture of entrees and all of them were excellent. read more

Traveling through to an annual convention and found this gem. Spectacular food and even better service. Had the gourmet burger and soooo juicy and flavorful. One of the best Rueben sandwiches we have had. Their roasted carrot vinegarette on our salad was "off the chain" good. The Brussel sprouts appetizer was so crispy light and the dipping sauces were great addition. Highly recommend! read more

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Went for brunch. Had the pancakes and my wife had a club sandwich and soup. Both were great! Pancakes came with home made whipping cream which was delicious. Service was outstanding. A must stop if you're in the area. read more

The renowned carrot cake was exceptional, as the staff went above and beyond the relaxed atmosphere and delectable cocktails, making it an ideal choice for a romantic evening. read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - Meat loaf mash potatoes and green beans - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

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The service, the ambiance and especially the food make this a must stop on our travels now. Conveniently 1.5 hours from Memphis we now (and the foreseeable future) come here for lunch. My staple is the grilled chicken sandwich. I have no idea how they pack so much flavor into that little sandwich. Don't mind the wait! Everything is fresh and hot and absolutely worth it! read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

Delicious food; pod service; appreciative proprietor. If you want a nice night get out, get out of town and go where people are happy to have you come in. Swamp grits and meatloaf made us feel at home. Don't leave without dessert! read more

This place was absolutely delicious. Make a reservation, but it's worth the wait! We sat upstairs, but they have an elevator and I'm sure would be very accommodating if you had a large party downstairs. Everyone was so kind (our 18 month old was testing us lol) and attentive. The food was fantastic! We started with the tater tot's, which surprised me, as they are not at all normal tater tot's. We got the Alfredo and the swamp grits, which were very good. The kids chicken strips were normal chicken strips (which is great if your kid is anything like mine). I forgot my ID so I couldn't get a drink, but respect to them for not serving someone who can't produce ID! We finished the night with the berry cake. It appears to be a random special, so it's not always there, but if it is, GET IT. It may be the best cake style dessert I've ever had at a restaurant. read more

We loved the Grumpy Rabbit. Everyone had delicious sandwiches and I had the Swamp Grits! So good. Very dog friendly with treats for the pups. Watched college football on the patio and had a great afternoon. Very friendly staff and wonderful service. read more

My first visit to the Grumpy Rabbit was enjoyable. The service was excellent and multiple staff members waited on us during the time we were there. We had our choice of tables when we arrived at 4pm for drinks. Everyone was eager to serve us and our water glasses and the carafe of water on our table were continuously refilled. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and delicious. I don't usually put sauce on my Brussels sprouts, but the Ranch dressing and honey dipping sauce were both tasty. The restaurant never filled up while we were there, but there was a steady steam of business. If you're in Lonoke or passing through, stop in the Grumpy Rabbit. You'll enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere and some tasty food and drinks. This place seems pretty casual and laid back - no need to dress up read more

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Excellent food, great service, wonderful ambience upstairs. Delightful! Can't wait to return.

This hidden gem is small town at its best! Fresh food, locally sourced and excellent service. We look for gluten free options when traveling and sometimes it's hard. They offered gf bread for sandwiches and several salads. Super friendly staff and the owners made you feel very welcomed. Sadly I didn't take a picture of my food only bc I couldn't stop looking at the resturaunt! The carrot dill salad dressing needs to be bottled and sold! My salad was divine, as was my husband's Reuben and the hand cut fries! Will stop here again! 6 read more

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Stopped in for dinner on a long road trip with our 2 dogs. They opened up the back patio turned on the patio heaters, got 'em treats and water as soon as we sat down. Great service and good food. Loved it when the manager thanked us for spending money in their small town. Well worth the short drive from the exit. read more

Excellent service! Delicious food! Stopped in here on our way through town. I really can't say enough good things about this place. For starters our greeter was super friendly as was our server, the restaurant was nicely done in an old downtown building, very clean, our order came out quickly and both of our entrees were very tasty! I got the Parmesan crusted chicken with spaghetti and broccoli, my husband got their swamp grits. Highly, highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Outstanding experience! From the service to the food... everything was great. Nice ambience - indoor and outdoor. Pet friendly which is a plus! Highly recommend the blackened redfish. Support local small businesses! read more

My husband and I were driving through Arkansas today with our final destination Pigeon Forge, TN for our 5th anniversary trip. We had planned to stop for lunch in Little Rock but missed the exit for some restaurants so we decided to keep driving with the thought we would come across more options. It was nearly 2 pm and my husband changed the map to go to a place called Grumpy Rabbit. I took the exit and started driving towards the restaurant. It is located in a small town that you wouldn't think a classy restaurant option like Grumpy Rabbit would be located in. It would be able to hang with some of the best restaurants in any big town!! Service was fantastic and the food was delicious. read more

Vegetarian food! Impossible burger was excellent with the sweetest tasting onions on it. French fries cut to order. This is worth the stop. The menu was simple and all the meals I saw on tables looked wonderful. The staff was lovely and the service 5 stars! read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - Impossible burger with the sweetest tasting onions and mushrooms. - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

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We stumbled upon a real gem as we happened to be passing by. Quality, house-made food and drinks, along with very kind, welcoming people. It is rare to find a place that is great for kids (coloring sheets, cute bunny stuff, etc.) and has great food for adults. The jalapeño margarita I had was not made from a mix, and it was strong and tasted so good. We live half an hour from this place, but we'll make the drive again. read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

Food was great and the staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Was very surprised to find this restaurant in a small town. Great place to stop when traveling through the town. read more

Stopped here on our way up to Kansas and glad that we did. All of the servers and hosts were so nice and attentive, and the food was delicious! We got the breakfast pizza and spicy spinach queso and both were amazing. Make sure to get a side of the house ranch for the pizza if you like ranch, you won't regret it! read more

A surprisingly great find in a small town! You need to check this place out. Locally owned and excellent. Food and service were top notch. T had the blackened redfish over cheesy grits - perfectly cooked and spiced. Not too much spice - just enough. And, the Spicy Margarita worked very well with it. I had the Swamp Grits, which I loved. I'm not a big fan of grits but when you put this outstanding sauce and seafood on top of these cheesy grits it is a wonderful thing. Our server was a very personable young guy who made sure we were happy. The man in charge (not sure if he was a manager or owner) visited several time to make sure all was well. A friend recommended it and we were skeptical. Glad our concerns were unfounded. We will be back - hopefully many times. This is good enough to be a destination restaurant. Don't skip it if you are in the area. read more

Ok, what a find! We were traveling down I-40 and hungry. Started searching Yelp and found The Grumpy Rabbit and it had good reviews. It's a little off the highway but not much. We were hungry when we sat down. We ordered the tater tots and the Black-eyed pea hummus to start. The tater tots are smashed so they are flat and round. Very crispy and tasty. It's served with your choice of 3 sauces. We were boring and just got ketchup. The hummus was served with grilled pita bread. MMMMHHMM... so good. I could just get a plate of them and be happy. The hummus itself was ok. Nothing special. My husband ordered the Swamp Grits, and I got the soup of the day which was roasted poblano pepper soup. Trust me, order the swamp grits. That dish contains all the flavors you want and more. The soup was good, but kind of boring compared to the grits. We came on a weekend before Christmas, so Santa was there going table to table. The whole place is a little bougie for being in the middle of Arkansas (that's a good thing). I would describe the food as 'modern southern'. Service was a little slow, but the place was packed, and we weren't in a hurry. I'll definitely keep this place in mind whenever I travel through. read more

I went with a group. We all enjoyed our food. The portions were generous. We also had great service.

Stopped into the Grumpy Rabbit for lunch on our way into Little Rock today. Very cool spot in downtown Lonoke. My dad and I both got the burgers and they were both amazing. Bring your appetite because the burgers are huge! Awesome service and would definitely stop back in to try the specials. read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - Grumpy Burger + side Caesar - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

So glad we took the time to stop. We had the meatloaf and soup&salad. All was top notch. There was enough to split the entree. 2 old fashioneds and dessert $70. Might be a little pricy but we had been traveling and did not want fast food. Really liked the flavors. read more

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This is such a fun, funky place that is not at all what you would expect in a small town in Arkansas. The hostess and our server were so kind. The server was super attentive the entire time and fast paced. We started out with drinks. I had their drink special which was a gin based martini with elderflower liquor and it was incredible. The Rosie rabbit drink was also very good. Appetizers were alright. The tator tots are were interesting. Basically a mashed potato that's fried, sounds weird, but it was really good. Queso was your standard dip, nothing fancy to write home about though. Most of our table had the pork shank special with a red wine demi glaze. It was really good. The blackened chicken Alfredo was bragged on by our friends who ordered that. Overall, a really great experience and super fun outing. read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - Pork shank special - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

What a gem. We happened upon this place, while traveling. This is a locals spot, but they accept and accommodate us with great food and drink. The filet special and a home made meatloaf . Everything was fantastic. The chocolate cake was a perfect take home. I would frequent this place if I lived near there. read more

When I walked in, the restaurant was far better then I had expected! The restaurant is very tasteful, unique in its own way with a whole lot of art on the wall! The ambiance reminds me of California/silicone valley which is a delicacy in the Midwest! The service- OMG! By far the best experience! I came here alone and I usually get weird looks for eating dinner alone, however, the server did not make me feel that way! Super sweet individuals here! The menu! Easy to read and very detailed. I highly recommend everything at this restaurant! I'll definitely be returning here again! read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - Dining room and entry way. - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

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The service was great! Some of the best service we have ever had. The food came out pretty quickly & there was no wait at lunch on a Saturday. Very cool decor inside & a good brunch + lunch menu offered. We didn't have drinks but they did have a full bar and their cocktails sounded delicious. Caesar salad with chicken was good! I wish it had a little more dressing but overall it was really good. My husband had the Reuben and gives it a 8/10. We will be back! read more

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Excellent food and service in lovey art filled surroundings. We dined late in the afternoon before dinner, so we had brunch! The avocado toast was creative and much lighter than most. The bread was fantastic and each slice was garnished with mint. My companions ordered biscuits and gravy, the swamp grits, and corned beef hash covered in top notch hollandaise sauce. Everyone enjoyed their meal. We are eager to return for dinner. read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - Bloody Mary at brunch - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

Very good food (club sandwich and meatloaf) and great service. Highly recommend if you are in the area!

Food is amazing and history of the building. Gina & Jim AKA "Grumpy" are the nicest most down to earth people. They are always there and love to meet their guests. I love the fried brussel sprouts, and their salads are always fresh! Great salmon, fried chicken and all their sandwiches are delicious! read more

Make the short trip to Lonoke for this surprise of a restaurant. Well worth the trip. Nicely appointed space. Private room upstairs for a group. Ask them to lower the lights for ambience. Let the table candles show up. Great outside balcony we didn't know about until we were leaving. The kitchen is good and working hard to be better. The chefs come around because they care. Must admire that. Add some healthy conscious dishes. No fish entrees. Surprised. Service untrained but fine. Local feels good. We will go back!! Soon. Carrot cake. Wow!! No coffee offer!! Need to complete the picture. It's an incomplete drawing. But, worthy. Go try it. Better than much of Little Rock. read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - Carrot Cake - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

Food was good and well proportioned. Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance was enjoyable and not over decorated.

"Grumpy is the new happy". Wonderful place 2 easy miles off I-40 and well worth the extra 2 mile drive for lunch or dinner if you want something other than fast food. The food was served piping hot, flavorful, and fresh. Everything seemed to be made back of house rather than from frozen or canned. Adequate list of alcoholic beverages (no beers on tap). The late 1800's building is newly refurbished and nicely appointed. Would definitely come back next time we pass through. A happy place. read more

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After traveling to the west coast, coming back to our home we stopped in Lonoke, Arkansas. Debating where we'd eat, we decided on the Grumpy Rabbit. Excellent atmosphere and a very friendly staff. We had a few conversations with one of the owners & we were happy we chose to eat here. The food was excellent and the bartender friendly. If you're in the area check them out. You'll never go wrong. From Bristol TN read more

The Grumpy Rabbit - Grumpy Rabbit. Excellent food & no one is grummpy. - American Near Me - Lonoke, Arkansas

Good place to eat.Great black eyed pea hummus dip. Good choice of food, all in a small town restaurant. Would recommend this eatery, and eat at a local restaurant. read more

We make a point of stopping to eat at the Grumpy Rabbit every time we travel through the area. I like it so much I've hesitated to write a review because I don't want them to get so popular that I can't get a table! (Yes, I'm a selfish person). The food is always excellent. My favorite is the house salad with shrimp. Carrot dill dressing may sound weird but, trust me, it's wonderful. My husband loves their blackened redfish or the salmon. It's truly a hidden gem. read more