Having trained at the St. Francis in San Francisco and the Capital Hotel in Little Rock, chef and owner Peter Brave has created a popular niche with his exquisite cuisine and casual atmosphere. For starters try the goat cheese mouse, or you might prefer the large gulf shrimp marinated with sliced red onion, dill and vinegar. For dinner, try the pine nut crusted salmon filet sautéed and topped with pesto.
Expect friendliness and formality the second you walk in, as all the employees stop to give you a traditional Japanese greeting. The food is as good as the service, with the largest sushi selection in town and large T-rolls. Check out the Happy Hour Sushi Special, offered every Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30p-7p, which includes a variety plate of sushi for a great price. The menu also features tempura, soft shell crab, and a variety of soups. Each is fairly priced.
Nestled downtown, 4square Cafe & Gifts offers a hodgepodge of eclectic trinkets, souvenirs and vegetarian fare. Find a variety of wraps, fruit smoothies, paninis, sandwiches, ice cream and desserts. The trinkets and souvenirs are unique to Arkansas with local handcrafted products like jams, cookies, soaps, gift baskets and more. Get a vegetarian taste of Little Rock and find a one-of-a-kind gift to bring home.
Lifelong dream of owner Don Dugan, Dugan's Pub has quickly become a local favorite. Raising the bar on the usual pub-grub, Dugan's cuisine is made from scratch, using fresh, local ingredients. Expect to find traditional pub fare like soups, salads, appetizers, sandwiches and burgers. An unexpected find is there Irish portion of the menu, which features bangers and mash, Guinness chicken and of course the ubiquitous corned beef hash. The decor lends a cozy air to the bright and open space with dark wood furnishings, stained glass accents, intimate booths and even a double sided fireplace.
Since its inception, American Pie Pizza has been wowing diners with their delicious pizzas. The brainchild of sisters, Tamsye Dodson & Melody Williford, this little pizza joint fuses together old-school and modern techniques to dish out pizzas and pies that are simply irresistible. Must try on the menu are the signature Bacon and Pepperoni Pizza and the signature Supreme Pizza that never fail to be a truly scintillating treat. Apart from their pizzas the pastas, salads, soups and sandwiches are also well worth a shot.
The Purple Cow Restaurant is a popular chain of diner-style restaurant located on Cantrell Road. A family-friendly eating place, the restaurant is filled with adults and kids of all age groups enjoying a delicious fare. The in-house specialties include gourmet burgers, hand-dipped shakes, grilled sandwiches and hearty potions of salads. Private events like parties, graduations, anniversaries can be hosted at this restaurant.