EUREKA DINING
Restaurants
Listed below are some of Eureka's finest eating establishments. Enjoy!
Note: Most restaurants in town do not take reservations, but serve on a first come, first served basis. (Peak season and off-peak season hours may vary).
Bavarian Inn
Hours: Open 7 days from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Closed during the winter)
Website: http://restaurant.eurekaspringsinn.com/
Very good German-Czech food. Everything from sauerkraut soup to Sauerbraten, this place will certainly fill you up. Don’t forget to try their German Chocolate cake. Nice thick layers of coconut filling and then topped with a hard chocolate ganache.
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Café Amore
Hours: Open Thurs. – Sun.
Website: http://cafeamorearkansas.com/
Italian restaurant serving up delicious recipes made with love by Chef Katherine Zeller. Tom and I think the pizzas are fantastic and enjoy trying something new each time we visit. A must if you’re craving Italian!
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Pepe Tacos at Casa Colina (formerly Casa Colina Grill & Cantina) (Mexican cuisine)
Hours: Monday through Thursday 4:30-9:00 p.m. Friday 4:30-9:00 p.m. Saturday 11 AM – 9:00 p.m. Sunday 11 AM to 8:00 p.m. (Winter hours vary)
They have great outdoor decks. The food is very good and we have a number of favorites we keep going back for. They are not a Tex-Mex restaurant, more of a Santa Fe/Mexican cuisine.
Website: casacolinagrill.com
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Cottage Inn (Mediterranean Cuisine)
Hours: Open Thursday thru Saturday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Website: cottageinneurekaspgs.com
The menu isn’t what we would call a true Mediterranean cuisine, but is more of a Mediterranean influence.
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DeVito’s Italian Restaurant
Hours: Open Thursday to Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for dinner (5:00-10:00 p.m. for May through July).
Website: eureka-springs-usa.com/devito/
If you like trout, this is the place to go. Their trout dishes are fabulous. The DeVito family owns a trout farm only an hour from Eureka Springs so their trout is always fresh. Lots of choice Italian dishes can be found and they also have a lunch menu.
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Ermilio’s Italian Home Cooking (Italian)
Hours: 7 days a week, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Closed some nights during the winter)
Website: ermilios.com/
One of the most recommended restaurants in Eureka Springs and one of our favorites also. It’s only three blocks from us, and we like the great tasting home-style Italian food. All their pastas are excellent, and they also cook a thick juicy pork chop dish. It’s a casual restaurant, and they do not take reservations.
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Fresh ( farm to table)
Hours: Thursday-Monday 11-9 Sunday Brunch 10-2, open till 7 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Website: www.freshanddeliciousofeurekasprings.com
The Mission of FRESH is focused on using seasonal ingredients to create menus that use both local and organic food whenever possible. FRESH is one of our “go to” places for their consistent food quality. It’s a casual restaurant with everything from pasta to beef to fish dishes. They also bake a variety of desserts daily. FRESH does not take reservations.
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Gaskin Cabins
Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Website: gaskinscabin.com
One of our favorites. In an old log cabin, and the place for steaks. Prime rib, Beef Burgundy and of course steaks. If you don’t like steaks, no worry, the other half of their menu has a variety of items which will please your palate. If you’re here during the week, they also have some great specials. We always save room for their delicious chocolate bread pudding.
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Grand Taverne
Hours: Open nightly from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Website: grandcentralresort.com/tavern.html
An upscale restaurant in a grand old hotel. The chef has created some exceptional dishes. We’ve tried several dishes from beef to seafood and have been pleased each time.
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Le Stick Nouveau
Hours: Thurs. – Sat. (Winter Hours) 5 pm to close
Website: www.lestick.com
A fabulous new restaurant in Eureka Spring, located below the New Orleans Hotel downtown. Le Stick’s chef is constantly creating new dishes that are sure to please. We love their filet and cod dishes, but honestly we’ve never had any dishes we didn’t like. Check them out the next time you are in town!
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Local Flavor
Hours: Open for lunch and dinner.
Website: localflavorcafe.net
A favorite of the locals in town. We have come to really enjoy Local Flavor and we always get rave reviews from our guests about this restaurant. Their menu has something for everyone.
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Mud Street Cafe
Hours: Closed Wednesdays. Open from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (they now also serve dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings)
Website: mudstreetcafe.com/
This restaurant is downstairs off of Main Street with a good variety of sandwiches and other lunch items. They have Trivial Pursuit cards on every table, so indulge yourself while waiting for lunch. If you’re looking for dessert, they have a whole case full of them.
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Nibbles Eatery
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nibbleseureka
Small in size, but big on flavor! Nibbles Eatery is a great place to enjoy lunch or coffee in the afternoon. We’ve had their quiche and several types of sandwiches. None have let us down. Located downtown at the top of Spring St.
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Rockin’ Pig
Hours: Monday through Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Website: rockinpigsaloon.com
If you are looking for a great burger and rib joint, then try the Rockin’ Pig. We know barbeque is a personal taste, so when we say it’s the best barbeque around, you probably need to know our style is Texas style. The ribs are wet and smoky and fall off the bone. The burgers are top shelf. Also, try the Loaded Sweet Potato Fries, with white cheddar cheese, fresh BBQ pulled pork and drizzled with chipotle cream.
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Rogues Manor
Hours: Open Wednesday through Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Website: roguesmanor.com
We like Rogues Manor for their great food and also because it has a little more upscale and romantic feel. And if they ask you if you want rice or garlic mashed potatoes with your entrée, pick the potatoes! They are delicious!
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Sparkys
Hours: Open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A little bit of everything is served here. This is another place you’ll find the locals. Good burgers and some excellent specials. You can satisfy everyone’s food liking at Sparkys.
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Thai House
Hours: Open Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and 4:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Website: www.thaihouseeureka.com/
Excellent Thai food and a huge menu to choose from. They also opened up a patio seating area for those who want to enjoy the outdoors while indulging in their spicy food.
POINTS OF INTEREST
Just a few of the many places in and around Eureka to visit
Blue Spring Heritage Center
Blue Springs is an area favorite for weddings. And, who would have thought that the calm looking spring puts out 38 million gallons of water a day. Besides the spring, stroll through the gardens, feed the trout and enjoy all the sights and smells that Blue Springs has to offer.
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Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge
See lions, tigers and bears (oh my!), plus cougars, panthers, monkeys, and many other animals that Turpentine Creek has rescued. They have some animals in cages you can see as well as a tour out back where the animals have their own area to roam. They post the stories behind each of the animals they have rescued which makes the visit a little more personal.
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War Eagle Mill
A short drive to historical War Eagle Mill, a water-powered grist mill on the War Eagle River, where the daily grind is fresh wholegrain cornmeal, flours, mixes and cereals. There is a gift shop and the Bean Palace Restaurant. If you go to War Eagle Cavern then make sure you also stop here.
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Thorncrown Chapel
Nestled in a woodland setting, Thorncrown Chapel rises forty-eight feet into the Ozark sky. We love to go and just sit as it is such a peaceful place to be with its magnificent wooden structure that contains 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. Designed by E. Fay Jones, an apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright, Thorncrown has won numerous architectural awards and has been featured on television programs and in national magazines.
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The Great Passion Play
Everyone should see this at least once in their life. It’s an outdoor spectacle with hundreds of actors and animals depicting the last days of Jesus. Very moving. They also have a dinner show with comedy and gospel music just before the play starts.
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Intrigue Theatre
The newest show in town, the Intrigue Theater takes you back to the Victorian age to experience an evening of Mystery & Intrigue performed by an Illusionist & a Medium Featuring Special Guests from the other side!
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Opera in the Ozarks
at Inspiration Point is a unique festival. Opera in the Ozarks has earned the reputation of being a prominent training program for singers. One of the most picturesque spots in the south central U.S., Opera in the Ozarks is located seven miles west of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on scenic Route 62. Inspiration Point is a look-out site situated atop Candy Rock Mountain between the beautiful White River Valley and Beaver Lake
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Shakespeare in the Park
is a fitting end to summer festivities. Held at the Basin Park, generally to standing-room-only crowds. Last summer visitors enjoyed productions created by John Merritt and his talented professional players, "Theatre Squared", they are based in Fayetteville.
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Belle of the Ozark Tour Boat
. Tour pristine Beaver Lake. Enjoy a narrative tour given by the Captain and his first mate wife. If you prefer a bit more rugged adventure,spend a day fishing with Ryan at Ryan's River Guide Service, or consider a canoe trip down the Kings or White River visit our friends at Riverview Resort 479-253-8367