Best Restaurants in Benton, AR

Whether you prefer Italian or Mexican, seafood or pizza, there’s a restaurant for you to enjoy in Benton, Arkansas. The next time you’re feeling unsure about where to go for dinner, use this list to help you decide. Here are six of the best restaurants in Benton, Arkansas.

This unassuming spot off the interstate serves some of the best Italian food in Arkansas. Verona Italian Restaurant offers authentic, made-to-order Italian dishes while providing exceptional service. Whether you come for a quick work lunch or a celebratory dinner with friends, you’ll leave feeling full and satisfied.

Start your meal with garlic cheese bread, fried calamari, or Italian sausage seared with garlic, basil, and a white wine marinara sauce. For the main course, try one of the homemade baked pasta dishes. The eggplant rollatini comes stuffed with ricotta, with mozzarella cheese on top, and drizzled with the restaurant’s pink sauce. You can also add Alfredo or pink sauce to any pasta dish. Other items on the menu include spaghetti specials, seafood, and hot sandwiches.

Location: 16925 Interstate 30, Benton.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Monday.

Fried catfish is its own food group in Arkansas, and no other restaurant does it better than Eat My Catfish . Founder Travis Hester opened a food trailer in Benton in 2008 and sold out of catfish in under an hour. Since then, Eat My Catfish has grown to include its brick-and-mortar location in Benton, several other Arkansas locations, and a catering business out of the original trailer.

The menu features a variety of shrimp, catfish, and other seafood. Try the catfish and shrimp dinner, which comes with two pieces of farm-raised catfish and six hand-breaded shrimp. When you can’t decide what you want, the Try It All Dinner offers a bit of everything: two catfish, two chicken tenders, and six fried shrimp. Most meals come with hushpuppies and your choice of sides, including coleslaw, mac and cheese, and Cajun rice. Eat My Catfish also serves ready-to-eat crawfish when in season.

Location: 1205 Military Road, Benton.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

When you want some good old-fashioned home cooking without having to make it yourself, head to Blue Heaven at the west end of Benton. One of the newer restaurants in town, Blue Heaven continues a tradition of serving Southern comfort food in the former location of other beloved Benton restaurants. It offers a beautiful indoor dining space in a speakeasy room, or you can choose to sit outside on the relaxing patio on warm days.

Blue Heaven serves a variety of Southern food to satisfy any palate. For lunch, you can order a fried basket, wrap, or sandwich, such as the Three Cheese Turkey Melt with applewood bacon, avocado, and cheese on Parmesan-encrusted grilled sourdough bread. On its dinner menu, Blue Heaven offers various entrees and pasta dishes. Pair your meal with a house-made cocktail or local draft beer. On Sundays, come for brunch to enjoy Southern-inspired breakfast dishes or savory lunch specials.

Location: 15228 Interstate 30, Benton.

Hours: 11 a.m. to close and 5 p.m. to close Wednesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to close Sunday; closed Monday and Tuesday.

With friendly service and delicious food, La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant is a favorite among many locals. La Hacienda uses fresh ingredients to prepare traditional Mexican dishes from family recipes. The restaurant provides a warm, comfortable atmosphere with brightly colored booths and pastel walls, sure to bring a smile to your face.

La Hacienda offers an extensive menu with lunch and dinner specials. It’s well-known for its combo plates and Mexican specials, such as the Carnitas Michoacan, a signature Michoacan pork dish served with rice and beans. The restaurant makes all tortillas by hand using pure corn flour to provide an authentic experience. La Hacienda also offers seafood, fajitas, and other Mexican classics, including tacos, burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, and quesadillas. Add a little something extra to your meal with a La Hacienda famous margarita, which comes in several flavors and served frozen or on the rocks.

Location: 17401 Interstate 30 Frontage Road, Benton.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

For some fun entertainment with your meal, stop by Valhalla Kitchen + Bar . The restaurant is located in the renovated Palace building in downtown Benton, along with Valkyrie Axe Throwing. While you’re throwing axes, you can order some delicious food and drinks from Valhalla to have delivered to your lane. Valhalla also hosts live music and other fun events throughout the year.

The restaurant serves New York-style pizza and hand-crafted sandwiches, among other items on its menu. Try the Loki Turkey, which comes with turkey, bacon, avocado, and dijonnaise on a freshly baked loaf. Satisfy your pizza craving with the Thorpreme, topped with pepperoni, sausage, veggies, and cheeses. Valhalla also serves a variety of appetizers and salads.

Location: 226 W. South St., Benton.

Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

The next time you want pizza, look no further than Hideaway Pizza . This Oklahoma-based regional chain has several locations in Arkansas, including its Benton restaurant. It specializes in serving unique pizzas with bold flavors and fresh ingredients, making it the perfect choice for your next pizza night.

Specialty pizzas include The ATW, featuring pepperoni, sausage, black olives, mushrooms, green peppers, onions, and mozzarella cheese with the restaurant’s signature Hideaway Red Sauce. For those who prefer a little kick, The Pollinator comes with salami, spicy capicola, pepperoni, and banana peppers, served with honey on top. You can also build your own pie or order one of the restaurant’s hot sandwiches or deep-pan baked pastas.

Location: 20260 Interstate 30, Benton.

Hours: 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Now you know more about six of the best restaurants in Benton, Arkansas. What restaurant on this list do you plan to try first? If you’re a Benton local, did we miss one of your favorites in the area? Send a message to Campbell Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM with your recommendation, and we’ll add it to our list. In addition to being Benton’s go-to automotive resource, we also strive to be a resource for other local businesses, events, and happenings in our community.

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