Location: Mount Ida
Top Restaurants in Mount Ida
Top 10 restaurants in Mount Ida, United States
Mount Ida is a city in and county seat of Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States. Founded in 1842, the city saw a silver boom in the 1880s bring early prosperity and economic development to the area. A slowly growing small town ever since, today, the economy is largely ranching, poultry farming, silviculture, and tourism around Lake Ouachita. It is officially known as the quartz crystal capital of the U.S. and is known worldwide for its quartz deposits. The population had grown to 1,076 by the 2010 census.
Things to do in Mount Ida
1. El Diamonte Mexican Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Reviewed By Randy M
After a long day of digging crystals in the mines, this restaurant was a refreshing and delicious cap to our afternoon. Staff were friendly, menu was diverse and the prices are very reasonable, highly recommend.
2. Heavenly Donuts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By stvartak . - Little Rock, Arkansas
A modest little shop run by a very nice man and his wife who make above-average doughnuts and a mean gravy with biscuits. There's not much to choose from in Mount Ida, Arkansas, but fortunately Heavenly Donuts won't make you feel as though you were stuck with a bad choice for breakfast or a snack.
3. Harbor Lodge Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By LRHappyWonderer - Little Rock
We had been away from the Lodge Restaurant for a few months and recently stopped in for breakfast after an overnight stay. The first thing we noticed is the menu is new and the pricer higher although most of the favorites we remember were still available.
We chose to build our own omelet (a menu option) and ordered a cup of oatmeal in lieu of toast or biscuits. One of our favorite things about the Lodge is how they are always willing to tailor our breakfast requests without up charges or an attitude. That alone is worth paying a higher price to have since it is rarer these days. All of our food was fabulous, served quickly and service excellent.
We don't get back often, but it's always a treat when we do.
4. Dairyette
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By Velvet O - Grapevine,
We enjoyed our hamburger and fries after a long day of crystal mining. It was on the way back to our cabin. Their shakes and floats are excellent!
5. Jenn's Specialty Foods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 60 reviews
Jenn's Specialty Foods is now serving you lunch Wed. - Sunday. Saturday and Sunday we will be serving brunch from 9-2. We will have entrees and desserts ready for take out. We will also be catering and provisioning for our customers in the area.
Reviewed By TulsaGal2011
We were on a scout trip for our motorcycle group, things to do, places to stay & places to eat. The food was lackluster, as was the service. I found a food label in my soup--that kind of issue in such a small place is completely unacceptable, nor did the owner really seem that concerned. We marked this place off our list. Won't be back.
6. Mount Ida Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By Deb M - Midlothian, Texas
This little restaurant is truly a blast to the past. Checkerboard tablecloths, good coffee, good food. Not a gourmet meal, but quite tasty. I had eggs, bacon, wheat toast, and fresh tomatoes. Tomatoes tasted like they'd just come from the garden. Kids loved the pancakes and scrambled eggs. Waitress was busy, so service was a bit slower than expected, but not enough to be a real inconvenience. We really enjoyed our visit!
7. Shack Attack Pizza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Cremebrulee365 - Garrett, Pennsylvania
Was driving by looking for a place to eat lunch with the family. Found out right away that there was a pizza buffet. Pleasantly surprised. Food was fresh and enjoyed the cozy atmosphere. They have an old 1800s style saloon behind the counter. Too bad its just for decoration and not in use. Prices are nice too and not expensive. Highly recommend their potato soup. Very tasty. If you're in the area, try this place out.
8. Shangri La Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By Bill B - Hot Springs, Arkansas
I have eaten here many times over the years! The food is very good, a little pricey, but worth it!! The staff is very friendly and provides excellent service. This trip was for PIE!! They serve some of the very best, if not the best, pie I have ever eaten!! The coconut pie is AMAZING!! Other pies are delicious, don't think you can go wrong. A must stop if in the area!! ❤
9. Double T Diner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By TeenyKerry - Honolulu, Hawaii
I'm not sure why it reminded me of an old roller rink, but it did. There is a few arcades inside, the service was pleasant but it's like a local hang out or something. The menu is your typical burgers and fries for lunch- which is when I went. The food was okay. It's a place I'll forget after writing this review.
10. Crystal Inn Hotel and Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Scott F
Very old hotel, the people are nice, they office is the trailer next to the hotel, they live there. But like I said, its an old hotel, maybe from the 50's. But it is clean and I was there for 4 weeks for work, I did not hate it, did not like it, but I did not hate it.
The restaurant next door was great, I ate there every time they where open, which was not often, but it was the middle of winter.
