Location: Batesville
Top Restaurants in Batesville
Top Things to do in Batesville
Batesville Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Batesville
Batesville is the county seat and largest city of Independence County, Arkansas, United States, 80 miles (183 km) northeast of Little Rock, the state capital. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city was 10,248. The city serves as a regional manufacturing and distribution hub for the Ozark Mountain region and northeast Arkansas.
Things to do in Batesville
1. Natalie's
Overall Ratings
5 based on 82 reviews
Natalie's is a cafe and catering restaurant done in a Louisiana theme and is located in Market Place Square in Batesville Arkansas. Natalie's is open primarily for lunch and for take home dinners. Hours are 10-6 M-Th and 10-4 F. The menu features a variety of homemade soups and salads, sandwiches, hot open faced sandwiches, paninis, and rotating plate specials like cheesy chicken spaghetti, pasta milano , poppy seed chicken, gumbo, etouffee and many others. She also has numerous homemade desserts that change daily. Natalie's also has an extensive catering menu for private functions. Natalie is on site most everyday and really lights the place up with her warm, friendly, outgoing personality. You feel like you are eating with a friend whenever you go in. She is fast and free with samples of everything on the menu. She will NOT let you leave hungry. Nothing is fried...Everything is fresh and so tasty. Natalie's is a warm, cozy good ole Southern/American cafe that is the perfect alternative to fried/fast food. Natalie's is also co-located with Charles' Lil Shop of Coffee...A fine gourmet coffee and pastry shop.
Reviewed By drmoore - Mackinaw, Illinois
Went to Natalie's to get items to go for family get together. Restaurant is so adorable! Service was fast. We got chicken salad & their spaghetti casserole which was very good!
2. Dairy Queen
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By redbirds1960 - Batesville, Arkansas
Love getting the $5 lunch special the burgers are always good. The only thing that I don't like about the dairy queen is the location if going through the drive thru it hard to get back out on the road.
3. Daylight Donuts
Overall Ratings
5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By fortglory - Arkansas
They are only open in the morning, if you do not get there very early there will not be a great selection left as they sell out fast. They only make enough for each day. But they sell out fast for a reason. And that is because the donuts are great! Love the Bavarian cream filled ones. they really pack them full !
4. Morningside Coffee House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By travelingBard23 - Houston, Texas
The homey feel of Morningside comes naturally— the shop inhabits a converted house. The owner, Wes, has carefully constructed a friendly, relaxing place to enjoy the best coffee concoctions anywhere.
Bring your laptop, your friends, your guitar— but bring your appetite— because the scones and sandwiches and cookies (and more) will make your taste buds dance.
We look forward to every stay in or near Batesville because we know we’ll get back to Morningside. I’m salivating just thinking about it!
5. Baskin-Robbins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Frank K - Melbourne, Arkansas
Better than DQ or Sonic by far. Loved my ice cream scoop. It is not soft serve which may be why it is so much better. They even have a drive through. We picked the kids up ice cream after a long day at the hospital when my husband caught sick. Great pick me up.
6. Big's of Batesville
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By beachatthedoor - Cherokee Village, Arkansas
This place is downtown where quality food and a unique atmosphere needs to be incorporated into a cojoined experience. Bigs is the start of such an experience in that the food provides a unique twist to the ordinary. If your looking for fast food, you're in the wrong part of town. If you're looking for a better taste, a better experience, and a new twist, this is the place. The people are friendly, the environment trendy, and the service exceptional. The only thing to make it better would be a craft draft or fine wine. Batesville needs more like this.
7. Fred's Fish House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Locally owned traditional southern catfish house with great grilled catfish, homemade hush puppies, pickled relish, onion and brown beans... (870) 793-2022
Reviewed By S5538CUjohnb - Houston, United States
I loved this place. The food was absolutely delicious. My wife and I also loved all of the side dishes. The portions are huge, my wife could not finish hers. The place is literally a house that has been converted to a restaurant. We enjoyed our visit, will be back when in the area.
8. Mexican Mama's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By janeen2278 - Jonesboro, Arkansas
First of all, reviewers are right the staff was excellent. Our server, Juan was amazing, attentive and alluring. He helped make our experience what it was! The food was great as well. Chips and salsa arrived first... chips were very fresh and tasty. Salsa has a unique flavor (sister in law said it tasted just like salsa in Mexico). We ordered Molcana Fajitas, Ella's Rice, Chicken chimichanga, Beef Tamales with verde sauce and a special Mexican Pasta. The beef tamale was by far our favorite but the Mexican pasta was delicious as well. Elias Rice was good but a little bland. The fajitas were also enjoyed with leftovers for the next day. We highly recommend eating here... they are not open on the weekends so hope you're passing through during the week! Enjoy!
9. Italian Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By DeeDee T - Batesville, Arkansas
This restaurant has a fairly broad menu, and on weekends, it offers prime rib in addition to its Italian dishes. The lasagna with meat sauce is to die for, and the portion is large! The garden salad is always cold and crisp--but ask for dressing on the side. They tend to put a LOT of dressing on the salads. Smaller offerings are available for lunch.
10. Josie's Steakhouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 93 reviews
Located on the river in Batesville, AR.
Reviewed By Jerry M - Rogers, Arkansas, United States
The family met up in Batesville and chose Josie’s for lunch meal. The atmosphere is excellent, food was great and the service above par. We would eat here again. The Restartant is located on the White River and adds to the experience.
