Highest-rated restaurants in Hot Springs by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Hot Springs, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. J & S Italian Villa

- Rating: 4.2/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4332 Central Ave. Ste B Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#29. Drip Drop BBQ Shop

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 173 Marion Anderson Road Unit 3 Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbecue
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#28. VAULT

- Rating: 4.3/5 (292 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 723 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: New American
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#27. Ambrosia Bakery

- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 307 Broadway St. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Custom Cakes, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#26. Red Oak Fillin' Station

- Rating: 4.3/5 (145 reviews)
- Address: 2169 Carpenter Dam Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, Burgers, Seafood
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#25. Via Roma Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (187 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1521 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses
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#24. The Original Burgers N More

- Rating: 4.3/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 145 Mountain Pine Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#23. Rocky's Corner

- Rating: 4.3/5 (452 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2600 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian, Sports Bars
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#22. Ai Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1609 Albert Pike Road Ste J Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#21. Kollective Coffee + Tea

- Rating: 4.3/5 (402 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 110 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#20. Quetzal Authentic Mexican Cuisine

- Rating: 4.4/5 (73 reviews)
- Address: 1105 Albert Pike Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. The Pho House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 608 East Grand Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Vietnamese, Noodles
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#18. Luna Bella

- Rating: 4.4/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 104 Grand Isle Way Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Italian
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#17. Bubba's Catfish-2-Go

- Rating: 4.4/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 622A Carpenter Dam Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: American, Seafood
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#16. Splash Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 325 Ouchita Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Venues & Event Spaces
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#15. SQZBX Brewery & Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 236 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Brewpubs
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#14. Cafe 1217

- Rating: 4.5/5 (237 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1217 Malvern Ave. Ste B Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: New American, Salad, Sandwiches
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#13. Taqueria Los Mayas

- Rating: 4.5/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3682 Malvern Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#12. Best Cafe & Bar

- Rating: 4.6/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 632 Ouachita Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars
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#11. Lost Creek Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (114 reviews)
- Address: 1834 Airport Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses
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#10. Ouachita Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 915 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbecue, Burgers
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#9. Baileys Dairy Treat

- Rating: 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 510 Park Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers
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#8. The Goat Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 228 Cornerstone Blvd. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mediterranean, Desserts, Burgers
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#7. Mama Vee's

- Rating: 4.6/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 420 Malvern Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Southern, Food Trucks
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#6. La Bodeguita

- Rating: 4.6/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1313 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#5. David's Burgers

- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 3802 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#4. Cafe Kahlo

- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 919 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Mexican
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#3. Santorini

- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 1018 Airport Road Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Greek
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#2. Cafe Mi Amor

- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 2032 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts
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#1. The Rib Cage BBQ

- Rating: 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5429 Central Ave. Hot Springs, Arkansas
- Categories: Barbecue
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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