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Local Dining

A few favorites close to home, plus a short list worth the 25 minute drive into downtown Hot Springs. Hours change and some spots close midweek in the off season, call ahead if you have your heart set on a place.

Before you go: most restaurants in the Village close on Mondays, and many close at 8:00 PM on other days. Call ahead to confirm hours before you head out.

Robin's Favorites

Dolce Vita Italian Ristorante Robin's favorite

Italian · family-owned

★ 4.2 · 52 reviews (Tripadvisor)

Authentic Italian in the Village, run by owner and chef Bruno.

111 Ponderosa Ln, Suite A · 501-226-3377 · brunoshsv.com
Tue to Sat 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, closed Monday · about 3 minutes from the house

From your hostsThe owner and chef is Bruno. The service and food is out of this world. Try the bruschetta, pasta carbonara, and pasta sampler, all some of the best we have had. You will likely come home with leftovers.

Home Plate Cafe & Bakery Robin's favorite

American · breakfast & nightly specials · bakery

★ 4.5 · ranked #1 of 25 in the Village (Tripadvisor)

Great breakfast and affordable nightly specials, with pies and pastries baked fresh daily.

5110 N Highway 7 (outside the West Gate) · homeplatecafeandbakery.com
Mon to Sat 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sun 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM · about 15 minutes from the house

From your hostsAnother of our most favorite places, just a couple of miles outside the West Gate. They have great breakfast options and even better nightly specials at an affordable price. You will want to take home some extra pastries.

El Jimador

Mexican · delivers via DoorDash

★ 4.3 · 191 reviews (Tripadvisor)

Mexican food inside the Village, and they deliver through DoorDash.

107 DeSoto Center Dr · 501-915-8191
Mon to Fri 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM · about 10 minutes from the house

From your hostsYummy Mexican food inside the Village, and they deliver through DoorDash. The margaritas are very good.

Closest to Home

Caddies on Coronado

American · breakfast & lunch · at the Coronado clubhouse

★ 4.9 · Google

The nearest option to the house, an easy walk or short golf cart ride when you don't want to drive. This is the Coronado clubhouse spot, recently renamed from Casa Coronado.

199 Surtidor Way · 501-922-0007
Tue to Sat, breakfast 8:00 to 11:00 AM, lunch 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM · about 3 minutes from the house

Dolce Vita Italian Ristorante Robin's favorite

Italian · family-owned

★ 4.2 · 52 reviews (Tripadvisor)

Authentic Italian in the Village, run by owner and chef Bruno. One of the closest sit-down dinners to the house.

111 Ponderosa Ln, Suite A · 501-226-3377 · brunoshsv.com
Tue to Sat 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Sun 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, closed Monday · about 3 minutes from the house

In the Village

The DeSoto Club

American · full bar · on the DeSoto Golf Course

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner overlooking the course, with patio or indoor seating and a full-service bar. Regulars order the salmon and the Mulligan burger, and save room for the desserts.

100 Clubhouse Dr · 501-204-4024
Tue to Sat 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Sun 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Monday · about 12 minutes from the house

Mulligan's at Ponce

American · pizza · seafood · on the Ponce golf course

★ 4.4 · Tripadvisor, #5 of 25 in the Village

Breakfast platters, burgers, and pizza, known for the all-you-can-eat catfish on Friday nights.

300 Ponce de Leon Dr · 501-922-1623 · hsvmulligans.com
About 12 minutes from the house

Debra's Southern Restaurant

Southern · breakfast & lunch

★ 4.6 · Google

Home-cooked Southern breakfast and lunch, generous portions and friendly service. This is the location inside the Village. Formerly Debra's Good Eats.

198 Carmona Rd #7 · 501-984-6677
About 8 minutes from the house

Artfully Baked and Brewed

Coffee · bakery · breakfast & light lunch

★ 4.5 · Google

Bistro coffee shop with scratch-made cinnamon rolls, croissants, and lemon bars that sell out quickly. Local art on the walls.

1398 DeSoto Blvd · 501-777-3195 · artfullybakedandbrewed.com
About 10 minutes from the house

Granada Mexican Grill

Mexican · patio on the Granada golf course

★ 4.5 · Google

Mexican plates with patio dining overlooking the 18th hole. Open daily. Formerly Granada Grill.

250 Maderas Dr · 501-922-1372
Daily 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM · about 13 minutes from the house

The Balboa Club

American · sports bar · on the Balboa golf course

★ 4.5 · Restaurant Guru

Upstairs dining and a lower-level sports bar, with live music and karaoke some evenings. Formerly Balboa Sports Bar & Lounge.

111 Balboa Way · 501-881-4868
About 14 minutes from the house

Beehive Neighborhood Hangout

American · craft beer · cocktails

★ 4.1 · Tripadvisor

Casual gastropub with sharable plates, craft beer, and live entertainment on weekends.

220 Minorca Rd · 501-777-8176 · beehivehsv.com
Tue to Thu 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Fri to Sat 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, closed Sun and Mon · about 10 minutes from the house

Waypoint at DeSoto Marina

American · lake views · seasonal

★ 4.5 · Restaurant Guru

Breakfast and lunch on the water with a great lake view and live music on weekends. Seasonal, open Thursday through Sunday, so call ahead.

120 Marina Rd · 501-922-5511
About 13 minutes from the house

Cafe Magellan

Deli · at the Magellan clubhouse

Quick deli sandwiches, wraps, and dogs, good for a picnic or a day on the lake.

451 Ponce de Leon Dr · 501-922-5040
Daily 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM · about 13 minutes from the house

Worth the Drive: Downtown Hot Springs

Everything below is about 25 to 30 minutes from the house.

Luna Bella

Italian · upscale

★ 4.7 · #1 of 224 in Hot Springs (Tripadvisor)

Intimate Italian-American on Lake Hamilton, fresh bread daily. The steak crostini and shrimp Portofino are standouts. Reservations recommended, it fills up fast.

104 Grand Isle Way · 501-520-5862
Mon, Wed, Thu 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Fri to Sat 5:00 to 10:00 PM, closed Tuesday

The Vault

Steakhouse · contemporary American

★ 4.6 · Restaurant Guru

In a former 1890s bank downtown, with the original vault preserved for private dining. A memorable room for a special dinner.

723 Central Ave · 501-596-8800 · vault723.com
Tue to Thu 4:30 to 9:00 PM, Fri to Sat 4:30 to 10:00 PM, closed Sun and Mon

Rolando's Restaurante

Latin American

★ 4.5 · Tripadvisor

Downtown patio with live music, goat cheese enchiladas are the thing to order. Dog-friendly on the patio.

210 Central Ave · 501-318-6054 · rolandosrestaurant.com

Fisherman's Wharf

Seafood · steak

★ 3.7 · 534 reviews (Tripadvisor)

Waterfront on Lake Hamilton with an over-the-water deck, arrive by car or boat. The grouper Oscar is the dish regulars order.

5101 Central Ave · 501-525-7437

McClard's Bar-B-Q

BBQ & tamales

★ 4.4 · Google

Open since 1928, a Hot Springs institution. Their sauce is sold bottled if you want to bring some home.

505 Albert Pike Rd · 501-623-9665 · mcclards.com
Tue to Thu 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Fri to Sat 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, closed Sun and Mon

Mr. Whiskers

Catfish · seafood

★ 4.5 · #3 of 224 in Hot Springs (Tripadvisor)

Light, non-greasy fried catfish, and the fried shrimp holds up too.

4195 Malvern Ave · 501-262-3474
Tue to Sat 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, closed Sun and Mon

Rocky's Corner

Chicago-style pizza

★ 4.5 · #4 of 224 in Hot Springs (Tripadvisor)

Deep-dish pies, plus spinach artichoke dip and Italian beef worth ordering alongside.

2600 Central Ave · 501-624-0199

The Pancake Shop

American breakfast

★ 4.4 · #2 of 224 in Hot Springs (Tripadvisor)

Serving breakfast since 1940, pancakes and omelets, expect a short wait. Featured in The New York Times and Southern Living.

216 Central Ave · 501-624-5720 · pancakeshop.com
Daily 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Best Cafe and Bar

Brunch · French-influenced

★ 4.6 · Yelp

In the historic Best Court motor court. Creme brulee French toast, eggs Benedict, and chicken and waffles.

632 Ouachita Ave · 870-474-6350
Mon and Wed to Fri 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Sat to Sun 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, closed Tuesday

Ohio Club

American · historic bar · live music

★ 4.5 · Tripadvisor · Arkansas Food Hall of Fame 2025

The oldest bar in Arkansas, open since 1905. Award-winning burgers and Reubens, live music Thursday through Sunday, and the history alone is worth a stop.

336 Central Ave · 501-627-0702 · theohioclub.com
Sun to Tue 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Thu 11:00 AM to midnight, Fri to Sat 11:00 AM to 1:00 AM, closed Wednesday

Superior Bathhouse Brewery

Brewery · comfort food

★ 4.2 · #9 of 224 in Hot Springs (Tripadvisor)

On historic Bathhouse Row, the only brewery in the world using thermal spring water. Soft pretzels pair well.

329 Central Ave · 501-624-2337 · superiorbathhouse.com
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Fri to Sat 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, closed Tuesday

DeLuca's Pizzeria

New York-style pizza

★ 4.1 · Tripadvisor

Brick-oven pizza with hand-made dough, named to Southern Living's South's Best Pizza. Small room, worth the wait.

833 Central Ave, Ste 100 · 501-609-9002 · delucaspizzeria.com
Open Thursday through Sunday

SQZBX Pizza & Brewery

Hand-tossed pizza · brewery

★ 4.5 · Tripadvisor

Light, airy crust and a house brewery on site, with a patio and craft cocktails. Gluten-free and vegan options.

236 Ouachita Ave · 501-609-0609 · sqzbx.com

Phil's Restaurant

Southern home cooking

★ 4.3 · Tripadvisor

Big portions across from Oaklawn, chocolate gravy on the breakfast menu.

2900 Central Ave · 501-623-8258
Mon to Fri 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat to Sun 7:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Cafe 1217

Sandwiches & salads · gourmet to go

★ 4.6 · Google

Made from scratch with a menu that changes monthly, a favorite for a lighter lunch. Award-winning desserts.

1217 Malvern Ave #B · 501-318-1094 · cafe1217.net
Mon to Fri 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Sunday

Kollective Coffee and Tea

Coffee & light fare

★ 4.4 · Tripadvisor

Third-wave coffee and tea house, organic and local, with vegan and vegetarian options.

110 Central Ave · 501-701-4000 · kollectivecoffeetea.com
Mon to Tue 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, Thu 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Fri to Sun 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM