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    Whole Hog Cafe

    4.1 (150 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Mama K.

    This isn't real BBQ! None of the meats were actual smoky tasting, no smoke ring visible, tasted more like boiled brisket, and old roasted pork. Terrible excuse for barbecue!! Waste of $72. Please do NOT eat here, unless you want bland, dry, tasteless food. We tried 4 different meat items, and none were good, not qualified as "barbecue". If the bbq is good and authentic you don't need 6 different types of bbq sauce. They offer 6 kinds of bbq sauce at each table. I suppose it's to disguise the flavor of the meats. Also, the collard greens had very little seasoning, and the coleslaw wasn't creamy at all. We all agreed it was the WORST BBQ we've ever had. This is the location near Hobby Lobby and David's Burgers.

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    13 years ago

    Ribs, pulled pork and brisket were all really good.

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    10 years ago

    This is a must stop driving through Little Rock. Great BBQ and love the 6 different sauces! Sides are fantastic too

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    13 years ago

    Every bit as good as the other Whole Hog's I've been to -- neat and clean in the dining area and awesome food

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    13 years ago

    Got a sample platter and it was AWESOME!!!!! A must BBQ visit if in the Little Rock area.

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    7 years ago

    BRO THEM HOG FRIES. Best thing ever bro oh my god. They ALWAYS slap yall better get them if you go there

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    12 years ago

    Not bad. The ribs were good and sauces were tasty. Service good and place is clean. I was pleased for the first visit. I will come back.

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    13 years ago

    If I could give the food zero stars I would. Horrible ribs. Was like eating jerky. Walked out after two bites. What a waste.

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    11 years ago

    Everyone treated us with respect. The loaded baked potato with chicken is a must try. Will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

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    12 years ago

    Only ate there once but food was cold and service slow (mentally and physically). I've always heard good things so I might try again.

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    Tim’s Tavern - Bacon Cheeseburger

    Tim’s Tavern

    4.4(22 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    The other BBQ place we went to was out of brisket, so we followed the path to Tim's Tavern BBQ…read more When you drive up it looks like a dive bar with a fabulous covered patio. ***Warning: Results may vary*** There are no accidents. We were meant to experience TT BBQ. Let me just share that this was an experience. We walk in and there are diner style dinner tables with 2 families filling up many spaces, a date night couple and a lone diner. There is a small bar with stools and a special spot for "Mr Murray". (Reminded me of Norm from CHEERS. Mr Murray was not there) I loved that the TV's were off... otherwise I don't think it would have happened the way it did. The server was welcoming and friendly just like a family member you hadn't seen in a while. She answered our questions and was hustling between taking out HOT food to patrons and giving us the scoop on the menu. (Only server there and she kept up with all of us)! We decided on Beef Brisket and Jalapeño Cheese Sausage with 2 sides. Excellent choices, brisket was lean and tender, jalapeño sausage did not disappoint. Bbq sauce was tangy. Our sides were simple and flavorful. We were so hungry, we forgot to take a photo before we dove in. We were talking with the staff and other guests enjoying their meal. One suggested the Banana pudding for dessert and they were correct, it was soooo good. (Later learned it was made by our server, Sarah. Heart Emoji. It felt like grandma's kitchen and the family was gathered and sharing a meal. No strangers. Several take out orders came and went. Tim opened this place 2 years ago to bring good BBQ to the smaller local scene of Benton. (Plus downtown Little Rock is no longer a desirable destination). It may be off the beaten path but so worth the extra couple miles. Had a nostalgic moment when I saw the Horse Ride. OMGoodness so fun, how many times I would beg my daddy to let me ride one of those anytime I saw one. Now I am too big, but loved the memory. There is a great big outdoor patio covered over have where they have live music and events. The look out on over green grass lawn and forest is beautiful. This place is a "Hole in the wall" type but excellent in all areas. Service 5-Stars Food 5-Stars We stayed much longer due to great conversations with the other guests and family feeling. Hopefully you experience the same. Oh, did I tell you we were just visiting? :)

    The best barbecue hands-down I've had in Arkansas, and we've had a lot of it! The most hilarious…read morething is, Tim, the owner, specializes in Texas style brisket. Stopped in for lunch the other day and had the macaroni and cheese topped with chopped brisket and asked them to put the sauce on the side because most places just drown their meat in sauce and you can't even taste the beef. There's usually reason they don't want you to taste it. But Tim is VERY talented on that smoker! He was wonderful and honored my request without batting an eye (some chefs get offended). The staff and Tim both chatted with me in between customers and there was a good clip of folks in and out picking up food and raving about it as was I. The sauce is homemade and a family recipe and of course he's serving his grandma's macaroni and cheese, which is different from how I make mine, but it was still really delicious. The best part are the prices - so reasonable I t's not even funny, and I left absolutely stuffed to the brim. Be sure and try their fried pies too, I got a cherry pie to go and it was yummy! I'll drive all the way from Diamondhead on the regular anytime I want brisket because it was just that good. I would've taken photos, but I am held my lunch before I thought to do so. Sounds like a good excuse to go back to Tim's Tavern ;-)

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    Tim’s Tavern - Soooooo delicious

    Soooooo delicious

    Tim’s Tavern - Best Catfish Dinner available by a long shot! Greens are amazing!

    Best Catfish Dinner available by a long shot! Greens are amazing!

    Tim’s Tavern - Brisket, fried squash & baked potato

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    Copper Mule Table & Tap - Red Beans & Rice

    Copper Mule Table & Tap

    3.9(117 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    My extended family and I really enjoy spending time at The Copper Mule. The food is solid, but the…read moredrinks are where this place truly shines. They have a fantastic bar staffed by friendly, knowledgeable bartenders and an excellent drink menu with something for everyone. I'm always drawn to an Old Fashioned, and they make a very good one here. If that's not your drink of choice, no worries--the variety is impressive, and their daily happy hour specials make it even better. If you're looking for a relaxed, welcoming spot to unwind with a great drink, Copper Mule is absolutely worth checking out.

    I ordered Hamburger steak medium rare, came out as tough as a clowns shoe after a three ring…read morecircus, which is what it became at the Copper Mule. They told me they would remake it and comp it. Well it came back blue, more rare than even this clown would eat. They double charged me for the hamburger steak and took one off!! That's what the manager called a comp on my lunch!! What a complete fiasco. After telling him the remake was also inedible, he finally took off the second charge of the hamburger steak. Zero stars for customer service. Zero stars for common sense. Zero for service. After every request the waitress disappeared for an eternity and showed up like she just left the table, ugh. The crawfish Mac and cheese was tasty, the only reason the clown was lenient! My wife ordered the blackened catfish and was pleased, taste was good, a tad pricey in the clowns opinion. With all the negatives the positive could not tip the scale to get me ever to return or recommend this eatery.

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    Copper Mule Table & Tap - Great frozen and draft beer selection!

    Great frozen and draft beer selection!

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