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    Cajun pasta
    Soraya V.

    The crawfish was overcooked, the pasta wasn't al dente, but the sauce was good. The nachos were some type of bread, and it was a soggy mess. You only get half a crab, and the steak was overcooked. Although the pasta plate portion was large, I didn't even eat it. I was offered a different pasta, but that too tasted the same as the other one; the alligator was overcooked, and the pasta wasn't al dente. The service was slow, even though there were barely any customers. Having worked in a restaurant for 9 years that sat 300 customers, I found it crazy that the service was so slow. The ambiance didn't feel like a seafood place.

    Signature Bloody Mary
    Rich H.

    Nice place for sure. Food and drinks were great. Service was excellent! (Ask for Santana). Nice inside and outside for seating on the water.

    I got a house salad and the blackened catfish!!
    Bray

    THE FOOD WAS AMAZINGGG, and I lovee the vibe and the service was amazing!! our server was Rachel and she was absolutely fabulous!! and she was so nice! i got the blackened catfish and a house salad it was soo good! i definitely recommend!! definitely will be coming back!

    They can keep it

    Food came out quick but I felt like we were being rushed the entire time. We're from out of town and wanted a dinner on the lake so we decided to come here. The host's had an attitude as soon as we talked to both of them. Maybe it's because we came in an hour and a half before they close but still...then when walking to our seat I noticed there were many tables available. But considered the server rotation thing..so whatever. But then they sat us right next to this trash can which I immediately moved and their busser dude walking around tren'd out moved it right back, lol sad attempt at an intimidation factor. I'll just eat dinner with my fiancée next to a trash can two feet from my food then . Common sense isn't common anymore , neither is respect . came in smelling real nice dressed nice , they know, and rushed us to order as if the trash can seat wasn't a big enough hint of them not wanting us here . Sorry ahh spot to eat at , never in my life again , would not recommend to my friends, families, or enemies !! And that food was mid af

    Taylor K.

    I got the Cajun Pasta with Alligator! It was a solid 10/10! I order Cajun Pasta anytime it's available and this was THE BEST one I've ever had, my wife got the frog legs and she said they are AMAZING! This place is top tier!!! Don't miss out! GEAUX!!!!

    Raw oysters

    We had a great time. It was beautiful out so we sat on the patio. The outdoor area is great ambiance. Everything we ordered food wise was good. I had a cucumber mojito and I wouldn't order that again. The oysters were fabulous as well as the shrimp and grits. The crawfish had a great seasoning (even for my husband who loves spicy). The waitress was attentive and had a great attitude. She was patient and appreciative when the kids ordered their own food.

    Absolutely amazing service and staff! When we come back to hot springs this will be the go to! Awesome place keep it up! Devan was also an amazing server thank you Devan! This place also has a dock for boats!

    Thomas W.

    I stopped in by a hotel request to try this place out. I will say that the shrimp Po boy was very good and good sized shrimp. I sat at the bar and didn't have any issues

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    Mixed drinks were ok but not great. Food on the other hand 10/10. Spice and flavor on the food was perfection.

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    My favorite is the fried lobster tail it's so good ! It's not on the main menu so be sure and ask for it .

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    Dinner there with family. The food was good. Service was excellent. Ambiance was very pleasant.

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    My family and I waited 45 minutes for a table and never got seated. We were originally told the wait would be 20 minutes.

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    The food was excellent and the service was very good. The view of the lake was a nice addition to the experience.

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    This is my kind of place! Located on Lake Hamilton. Indoor/outdoor dining. We had the 3 piece catfish and it was delicious 9/10

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    3.7(46 reviews)
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    Wanted to put 3 but it was DoorDash so maybe it would have been better there…read more The Gouda burger has no flavor of cheese and was overcooked and dry. The surprise win was the fried shrimp were actually really good just too salty. And this is coming from a Cajun. But good job I'd actually rate it pretty close to flavor we get back home! The siracha fries were savory and spicy and all the things nice :) glad I didn't skip that as it helped me power through the burger. The cinnamon bread was just not exciting and tough. But maybe it's better fresh.

    Dropped in today because I was craving a good burger and I've heard wonderful things about the…read moreBlitzed Pig... Allie greeted me almost immediately and got me seated and set up with a sweet tea and a menu. She returned just a few minutes later and answered all the questions that I had about the menu - which were many - because there's quite a selection to be had here. I finally settled on the Gouda burger with crispy bacon on a lightly toasted, brioche bun and all the fixings. I upgraded my Fries to beer batter onion rings, and boy was that NOT a mistake. Onion rings were crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside, with a little bit of that tangy beer batter flavor. The burger was piled high with tart, crunchy pickles, crisp lettuce, and a big tomato wedge that was perfectly ripe. Rounding up the presentation was some of the crispies, most perfectly cooked bacon. I've seen in a while and a nice wedge of Gouda cheese, melting, and oozing over it all. On the first bite, you could tell this was definitely chargrilled and done right. The beef was cooked through, but not dried out and the whole thing was a big juicy delicious pile of goodness. My waitress, Allie, was Jonny on the spot with everything. Sort of like the butler from Mr. Deeds; anytime you would start to think about needing something, she would magically appear and practically read your mind, bringing you exactly what you wanted. I was shocked to discover she's fairly new here because she's really good at her job and seems to fit right in. Overall, I'd give the burger and 9.5 out of a 10. It might be able to use just a tad bit of more seasoning. I'd give Allie an 11 out of 10 because she really went above and beyond not just for me, but her service was so good, I actually watched her with the other patrons and she was all over it like a bad topure on Howard Cosell, only in a good

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    Yea five stars for that Vienna dog! From bun to toppings it was perfect for me. Only thing I might…read morehave wanted was cheese if I had bought two. I made fun of it when I read the sign as my father would eat Vienna sausages but this is not that, so good! The pizza is actually really good and it's Chicago traditional not Chicago pie which is thick through out. Had the long count and it was delicious. I added a side meatball to try which was ok, i found it too crumbly and dry but sauce was ok. Only thing didn't care for was the cheesesteak. I guess I had a mind fart and was thinking Philly cheesesteak which I wanted. This is an overstuffed pot roast style sandwich which is not the style I like. Lots of cheese and didn't notice the peppers or mushrooms. The au jus added didn't help the sandwich. The fries were ok the onion rings didn't have flavor. Not a fan of big fried rings. Still that dog though haha! Service was friendly and it's a busy place.

    My mom insisted we make the drive to Rocky's Corner Pizza the Sunday night before Memorial Day…read morewhile I'm visiting from back East -- and now I completely understand why people rave about this place. First off, the pizza was absolutely incredible. They call it Chicago-style, but honestly... I lived in Chicago for 14 years, and I can't think of many places there that beat this pizza. We ordered the KO Pizza and it was outrageously good. Perfect crust, loaded with flavor, and the kind of pizza that makes you stop talking for a minute because everyone at the table is too busy eating. The place was packed wall-to-wall, so service took a little while, but it was worth every second of the wait. Honestly, when a restaurant is this busy on a Sunday night before Memorial Day, that usually tells you everything you need to know. Also worth mentioning: I ordered a "small" side salad... which arrived in what appeared to be a family-sized serving bowl. My mom and I ended up splitting it because apparently Rocky's definition of "small" is "feed a softball team." Prices were shockingly reasonable, especially for the quality and portions. This place is a true Hot Springs institution right across from Oaklawn, and if you've never been, you absolutely need to go. It completely lives up to the nostalgia and hype. And a special shoutout to Jamie the bartender -- infectious smile, bobbing her head to the music while pouring drinks, and bringing such a fun, welcoming energy to the whole place. People like that are part of what makes restaurants memorable. Can't wait to come back.

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    3.5 mi

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    3.6(8 reviews)
    18.8 mi

    Hideaway Restaurant - First Taco Tuesday Under New Ownership…read more I genuinely wanted this place to succeed. The Hideaway has one of the prettiest locations in the area overlooking the golf course. Scott and Susan Pennington recently took over ownership, and tonight was their first Taco Tuesday. I was excited to give it a try. Unfortunately, the evening never found its footing. The restaurant wasn't busy. There were only a few occupied tables inside and a couple outside, yet the entrance was completely blocked by a standing happy-hour crowd. They were friendly people, but customers had to squeeze through them just to get in. That's a management issue, not a customer issue. Don't host a happy hour in your doorway. Then came the first surprise. No hostess. No greeting. No explanation that this is an "order at the bar" restaurant. We sat outside for nearly 15 minutes waiting for someone to acknowledge us before finally going inside to ask for service. Only then were we told we had to order at the bar. That's perfectly acceptable--many pubs operate that way--but someone needs to tell customers when they walk in. A simple sign or a quick greeting would eliminate the confusion. The bar itself was another challenge. People were lined up on both sides under "Order and Pay Here" signs with no clear indication of who was next. The lone bright spot of the evening was Alysa behind the bar. She was taking orders, making drinks, answering questions, and trying to keep everything moving while wearing far too many hats. She wasn't the problem--she was doing everything she could to hold the operation together. Our party of six ordered together. Four meals arrived. The other two didn't arrive until another 10 to 15 minutes later. Keep in mind from sitting down and waiting till going to the bar and ordering and actually getting our food was 45 minutes and only 4 of 6 got served. A table should be served together whenever possible. Watching half your party eat while the other half waits isn't a great dining experience. The drink service created another problem. Since there is no table service, every refill meant leaving your table, standing in line at the bar, waiting to order, waiting again for the drink, and carrying it back yourself. Each trip took around eight to ten minutes. On a beautiful outdoor patio where people come to relax, that simply doesn't work. One server dedicated to the patio would dramatically improve the experience. Now, the food. The corn salad was honestly excellent--sweet, creamy, and easily the best thing we ordered. Unfortunately, the tacos didn't live up to the setting. The pulled pork tasted like pre-packaged food-service pork, the shredded chicken was bland and forgettable, and while my mother enjoyed the shrimp taco, nothing on the menu felt unique or memorable. With such a beautiful location, why not feature Arkansas flavors? A catfish taco, grilled steak, smoked brisket, or house-marinated chicken would give people a reason to come back instead of serving tacos they could find almost anywhere. The good news is that every issue I experienced can be fixed. The location is outstanding. The patio is beautiful. Alysa is the kind of employee every restaurant hopes to have. BTW, I never met her before tonight. What this restaurant needs now are systems, training, and experienced restaurant management. In hindsight, this probably should have been a soft opening to work through the operational issues before inviting the public. Restaurants aren't just in the food business--they're in the food service business. People don't always remember what they ate. They always remember how a restaurant made them feel. I sincerely hope Scott and Susan succeed because this community deserves a great restaurant in this location. I'll gladly return in a few months, and I'd genuinely love nothing more than to write a glowing five-star follow-up review once the growing pains have been worked out.

    They have been coming up with weekly entertainment. Karaoke on Thursday is a real good time. Watch…read moreFacebook for ads on Wednesday entertainment. Food is very good and the new owners, Scott and Susan are working hard to make this restaurant work. Come and enjoy the fun.

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