25 Essential Fort Smith Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Fort Smith.
Village Inn
Arkansas
Family-friendly chain serving homestyle American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
Papa's Pub & Pizzeria
Arkansas
Local tavern offering beer & a pizza-centric pub menu, as well as sports watching & game nights.
Rolando's Restaurante
Arkansas
Latin American cuisine & cocktails whipped up in a cozy, festive interior dating back to the 1850s.
Anthony's Italian Restaurant
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Bright, basic Italian joint whipping up familiar dishes, from pizza to pasta, plus beer & wine.
Larry's Pizza
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Laid-back pizza spot featuring speciality pies, plus lunch & dinner buffets, in roomy, rustic digs.
Benson's Grill
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Around-the-clock American staples turned out in laid-back, old-timey digs with counter seating.
Hardee's
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Sonic Drive-In
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Las Americas Restaurant - Ft. Smith
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Identifies as veteran-owned. Service options: Delivery, Drive-through, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails.
The Buffalo Burger Co.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Service options: Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Doe's Eat Place
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Established American restaurant featuring steaks as well as tamales in a casual, relaxed space.
Stonehouse Chaffee Crossing
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Rustic-chic eatery with a seasonal menu featuring steaks & a full bar in a converted schoolhouse.
Joe's Grill & Cantina
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes, plus tequila cocktails, offered in an upbeat hangout with live music.
Calico County
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Long-running eatery with a down-home feel serving chicken fried steak, patty melts & other classics.
Schlotzsky's
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Counter-serve chain serving deli fare, such as their Original sandwich, specialty pizzas & salads.
Del Sol Mexican Grill
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Phở Việtnam
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Informal joint serving typical Vietnamese sandwiches, pho, bubble teas & other classic dishes.
Neumeier's Rib Room
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Former restaurant turned music venue offering ribs & BBQ sandwiches during performances & events.
Green Papaya on Grand Ave
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Sonic Drive-In
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Patrick's Butcher Boy Burgers
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Arby's
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Art's BBQ & Burgers
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Service options: Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty.
El Lorito Mexican Restaurant
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Time-tested, unassuming restaurant serving tacos, burritos & other Mexican staples, plus margaritas.
Miss Anna's on Towson
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.