We have been impressed with each and every delicious order from The Sands. They have a standard…read moremenu (try the chicken parmesan!), but the weekly specials are what I look forward to, each week! The options are unique, they use produce from local farmers, and everything is homemade - even the desserts - which you MUST try. We have eaten while sitting in their cozy tables, but usually take our orders to-go, and enjoy them at home. The chef, baker, and servers are a fantastic team, making memorable dishes that keep us going back for more!

We went here for breakfast and everything was really good with good size portions. We had all your…read morenormal pancakes, bacon and eggs. Then we went back for dinner and the place looked completely different with fresh flowers and different lighting. It was much more elegant. For dinner we had the fried catfish which was so crispy and the tartar sauce was great. The A1 peppercorn burger was perfect and the cheese ravioli with pesto was so good. Would order any of it again. The service was quick and they were very kind. Recommend this place for all of your meals.

Stopped for lunch today n had the pulled pork bbq sandwich with coleslaw (had mine on the side) lol…read moreit was great. The staff handled a group of roughly 25+ motorcyclists very well getting use in and out. The place is a refurbished older building maintaining some of the stone with the new metal structure looked awesome

We really enjoyed our food after hiking and swimming! They need a better sign outside. But they…read moreserve alcohol and have a great menu. I wanted the BBQ nachos, shrimp and fish basket, Cajun shrimp pasta, and a few burgers lol. Decided on the cowboy burger and it was delicious. Waitress was super sweet, got us a box and to go drinks. Only $18 for 2 burgers and drinks! Can't beat it.

I've been eating breakfast at the Sands restaurant for years. Stopped in last week for breakfast…read moreand it was delicious as expected. The biscuits and gravy melt in your mouth. The biscuits are always moist. Service was friendly and I cannot wait to try their newly offered dinner menu on the weekend on my next visit.

The food was good but greasy. The ambiance is great. It's clean and spacious. The wait staff is…read moreattentive and friendly. I had their homemade pancakes. They have great flavor but were not overly fluffy. The hash-browns were cooked perfectly as was my egg.

Choices, choices, choices for the reasonably priced lunch specials will make every diner happy…read more Save room for dessert. The weekly dessert offering is in excess of 15 choices of pies and cakes. All are made locally with some unique names like Arkansas Possum Pie and Dream Sickle. Weekly delivery is on Monday late afternoon. These sellout each week! Salad bar is always fresh with a daily soup. Staff does a nice job of taking care of diners.

While camping at Bull Shoals state park we decided to go to dinner and picked Beacon Point…read more Totally didnt know what to expect but we were blown away! I had the fish dinner and my husband had the rubin sandwich. We felt everything was very fresh and just really good! We will definitely go back and tell others. The lighthouse chips are GREAT and the fries are made in house too. Sorry no pictures!

Authentic Cajun. From the chicken fried chicken platter,…read morechicken/sausage gumbo, corn fritters and 4-layer banana cake, it was fantastic! Big portions. Clean and comfy restaurant. Katrina, our waitress as helpful, pleasant and attentive. 5 star!

My parents took me here when I was in town. It was exactly what I thought it would be. I got the…read morepo' boy sandwich it was wonderful. The service was wonderful and very hospitable. She made sure my water was always full. The overall ambiance was quaint. It was nice to sit in nice air conditioned room when the temperature was hitting the 90's outside. I would definitely come back here and again and recommend to anyone looking for some good Cajun food in Mountain Home.

We had their delicious turkey burgers and the view of the lake was magnificent. All around the…read morerestaurant were beautiful flowering trees.

I spent the day hyping up this restaurant, to my visiting relatives expecting the same great meal…read morewe had a year ago, only to be completely let down and have the rumors I refused to believe be confirmed. From the moment we arrived, our waitress seemed in no hurry and was forgetful to say the least. It took multiple requests just to get a kids' menu, and our drinks sat empty for nearly 30+minutes. She never cleared our table of bread, salad, or soup plates, so we ended up stacking them on the concrete wall beside us as we finished each course--simply because we couldn't stand the clutter anymore. About 10 minutes before the main course was served, she returned to tell me they had run out of filets and asked what I'd like instead. I switched to a ribeye. Our food finally arrived around 8:30, even though we were seated at 6:45--an hour and forty-five minutes later. During that time, I spoke with Leroy, the owner, more than I did with our waitress the entire evening. To top it off, she added an automatic 20% gratuity for our table of seven--four adults and three children. We're generous tippers, but jt was blatantly obvious she was coasting through the night knowing the tip was guaranteed. When the ribeye finally arrived, it was one of the toughest cuts I've ever been served--full of tendons and gristle, and certainly not worth the $40+ price tag. Honestly, I could have picked up a pack of two better ribeyes at Walmart for the price I paid for the one I didn't even eat tonight. When I mentioned my disappointment with the steak, she seemed unfazed. The only redeeming parts of the evening were the view, a cup of soup, and the vanilla crème brûlée. I made an effort to express my disappointment before leaving with zero effort on her part to engage in a solution. So I tried calling on the way home to speak with someone--no answer. So here we are..... our entire table left disappointed! It was especially embarrassing after I'd talked the place up so much--only to end the night with a $320 bill and a thoroughly underwhelming experience.

Tucked into the heart of the charming little town of Calico Rock--where Main Street still feels…read morelike a scene from a simpler time--you'll find a local gem that's well worth the detour: The Printing Press Café. This cozy spot is everything you want in a small-town café--warm, welcoming, and filled with the kind of smells that make you wish biscuits counted as a food group (and here, they just might). Housed in what was once the town's original newspaper office, the café beautifully blends history with hospitality. While you wait for your food, you can browse vintage photos and clippings that tell the story of Calico Rock's past--think of it as breakfast with a side of nostalgia. Now let's talk food--specifically the biscuits and gravy. Mercy. Fluffy, golden biscuits smothered in rich, peppery gravy that's clearly made with love (and maybe a bit of magic). It's the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes after the first bite. The rest of the menu is solid comfort food done right--generous portions, great flavor, and prices that'll make your wallet just as happy as your stomach. Add to that a staff that treats you like family (the kind you actually want to see), and you've got yourself a true small-town treasure. If you're passing through Calico Rock--or heck, even remotely nearby--make sure to stop in. The Printing Press Café isn't just a meal, it's an experience with heart, history, and heavenly gravy.

This is my favorite lunch spot in Calico Rock. The sandwiches are delicious and they use high…read morequality ingredients. The special is always a hit- and the home made deserts are a MUST try!

This is a small cafe. They make great food. I have had several things there. One of my favorites…read moreis chicken salad. It is very good and seasoned perfectly. They also have very good coffee. For a good breakfast or lunch, I would recommend Bookworms.

I had read about this Awesome cafe and had planned on making a visit before I even left Las Vegas…read more I must say that it lived up to the good reviews and menu I had researched. I had ordered the "Godfather" at the recommendation of the sweet gal behind the counter. She had me at Avocado! It was a turkey sandwich with bacon, avocado, tomato and lettuce. It was really good and I chose sourdough bread which was great bread. My full sandwich came with a choice of a side, I decided on the side salad w/ranch. My sandwich was tasty and delicious! The HOMEMADE ranch was wonderful. My Mom ordered the Reuben sandwich and she truly enjoyed it and said it was the best she ever had! We both had yummy sweet tea. The staff is super sweet and friendly, us being 1st timers we were able to review the menu and she was patient with us. I had a hard time deciding on what to order as everything sounded scrumptious! My Mom is lucky as she lives in Mountain Home and will have many opportunities to enjoy this local Wonderful cafe. The Bookworms cafe has fresh delicious food, an Amazing staff and is adorable. I will be back the next time I am in town!