Location: Conway
Top Restaurants in Conway
Where to eat American food in Conway: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Reviews on American food in Conway, Arkansas, United States. Conway is a city in the American state of Arkansas and the county seat of Faulkner County, located in the state's most populous Metropolitan Statistical Area, Central Arkansas. Although sometimes considered a suburb of Little Rock, Conway is unique in that the majority of its residents do not commute out of the city to work. The city also serves as a regional shopping, educational, work, healthcare, sports, and cultural hub for Faulkner County and surrounding areas. Conway's growth can be attributed to its jobs in technology and higher education with its largest employers being Acxiom, the University of Central Arkansas, Hewlett Packard, Hendrix College, Insight Enterprises, and many technology start up companies. Conway is home to three post-secondary educational institutions, earning it the nickname "The City of Colleges".
Things to do in Conway
10. Holly's Country Cooking
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By mikehO90QF
This long established restaurant only does lunch, but what a lunch. They will likely have at least one of your favorites on their serving line, pick out what looks good to you. I go back and forth between fried chicken and meatloaf, plus all the sides, very good. Some places have food that looks home made, this looks and tastes home made. And it is difficult, but save room for pie.
9. The Patio Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By BAMATIDE
Took our grandson out to a new place in Conway. Quaint little spot and very busy on a yucky fall Saturday. There is inside seating, and as the name implies, Patio seating. We opted for the patio. Simple metal patio furniture with some in the open areas, and some under trees.Food was delicious. Service was great and our server very friendly despite some less than friendly customers seated nearby. Started to drizzle so we were moved under the awning. That was fine. They also have a bakery case with homemade cinnamon rolls and Apple rolls. Yummy.Definitely recommend stopping by.
8. Almost Famous Smoke House & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By swwtheman
Almost because the brisket, though thinly sliced, was tough. Almost because the Texas toast on my sandwich became so soggy it disintegrated and quickly became a fork sandwich. BUT the flavor was excellent. With a better structure and tender brisket this would be one of the best sandwiches ever. Almost great. So much so I will return soon and try again. Excellent Cajun sausage and the three pepper sauce was outstanding. Great sides, especially the baked potato salad. Loved the atmosphere, great beer selection. Looks like a fun place on Saturday night. Almost great. Almost.
7. JJ's Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By eldoradogirl
We were in Conway for an overnight and we're glad we picked JJs for dinner! They had live music, lots of draft beer choices (including their own), good food, reasonable prices, and good service. We tried the burger special and the oriental chicken salad, both yummy. Had to park way down the street but it was very busy.
6. US Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By D2821ITroberts
While visiting family we decided that pizza was the menu of the night. The meatza pizza was greatâthin crust that was cooked perfectly and loaded with pepperoni, some of the best tasting sausages and a delicious coating of mozzarella cheese and red sauce. Though it was busy the service was marginal at best. While our orders were correct it took a few extra minutes to get our servers attention for extra napkins and to close our check.
5. Old Chicago
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Back in 1976, a few buddies opened a pizza restaurant in Boulder, Colorado. From the start they agreed on a few basic principles: serve up delicious, handmade pizza, have the best lineup of cold beers in town and treat everyone who walks through the door
Reviewed By REEJJE
Atmosphere is nice but sometimes loud. Menu has a lot of selections and specials. Service went from bad to worse. Took 10 minutes to get drinks and about 30 minutes before we got to order. Drinks went dry and waiter was nowhere to be found most of the meal. Took 20 minutes to get our check. Food was good but good food never makes up for poor service. Hello REEJJE,Looks like you had a completely opposite experience on your last visit verses your visit in January. Glad to see that in the past you enjoyed our service and food. We would love the opportunity to hear more detail about your recent experience so that I may coach the team members involved in hopes of preventing some one else from having an unsatisfied experience. Please feel free to reach out to Charles Frost at 501329262.
4. Cracker Barrel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 194 reviews
Half Restaurant. Half Store. All Country
Reviewed By Uncle G
My breakfast was terrible. Over medium eggs with runny yoke and whites. Grisly piece of ham. One shriveled piece of bacon. A nasty tiny sausage patty. Flat non fluffy pancakes. A tiny portion of hash brown casserole not suitable for a portly guy like me. The cofeefe was ok. The waitress was nice.
3. Cross Creek Sandwich Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By edmondite
Driving thru cute downtown and saw this place. Connected to an antique store and lots of character. Delicious club sandwiches that come with chips/dip. They heard our request for just two slices of bread instead of three on the sandwich. The apple crisp for dessert was good, too!
2. Hog Pen Barbecue & Catering
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By kimbV5401NZ
We were traveling through town, and enjoyed our dinner here. The owner greeted us twice while we were dining (a very nice touch!) Small points off for not accepting credit cards and being out of diet soda. We really liked our food and complimentary pig skins.
Most Popular Italian food in Conway, Arkansas, United States
1. Mike's Place
Overall Ratings
4 based on 564 reviews
Reviewed By Ren W
While visiting Conway, AR I was searching for a good place to eat. I asked around and several of the locals recommended Mikeâs Place. The atmosphere is kind of an upper class casual. The service is excellent! Menu options are plentiful. The food was good and teetering on the edge of great!The experience over all was satisfying. I would definitely go back next time I am in Conway.
