

No matter the mood or preference in food, there is surely an eatery in the area that even the pickiest diner can enjoy. Quaint cafés serving hand-crafted sandwiches and salads and quick-fix fast food joints with a menu brimming with American classics are mixed with family-style buffets, casual establishments offering everything under the sun and fine dining restaurants for that special night out. Authentic ethnic cuisine is also easy to come by, as northwest Arkansas is home to a treasury of international restaurants featuring the best of Mexican, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Thai, Indian, German and Japanese dishes.
ELLA’S
Since its opening in 2003 within the University of Arkansas’s historic Carnall Hall, Ella’s Restaurant has become the area’s premier spot for affordable gourmet dining. Composed of three separate dining areas, the restaurant’s delicious fare includes flavorful breakfast, lunch and dinner menus complemented by an extraordinary wine list, select coffees and mouthwatering desserts that are hard to pass up even after a filling meal. Ella’s is also the ideal establishment for an assortment of special events. Birthday parties, business gatherings, anniversaries and weddings are just a few of the events that Ella’s is able accommodate.