Several Conway restaurants top Arkansas Times’ list of “Best Restaurants in Arkansas”

Mike’s Place was named the 2021 Best Overall Restaurant in Conway by the readers of the Arkansas Times.


Several Conway restaurants topped the Arkansas Times‘ annual list of “Best Restaurants in Arkansas.” 2021 marks the 40th anniversary of the publication’s Readers Choice restaurant contest.

We’ve listed the restaurants that were named finalists or winners in their respective categories. View the full Best Restaurants in Arkansas 2021 list at arktimes.com. 

Congratulations to these Conway establishments!

Andy’s Frozen Custard

  • WINNER, Ice Cream/Cool Treats around Arkansas

Cross Creek Sandwich Shop

  • WINNER, Business Lunch around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Pie around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Salad around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Sandwich around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Soup around Arkansas

David’s Burgers

  • Finalist, Burger around the State

Holly’s Country Cookin’

  • WINNER, Home Cookin’ around Arkansas
  • WINNER, Fried Chicken around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Desserts around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Pie around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Overall Restaurant in Conway

Jade China Restaurant

  • Finalist, Chinese around the State

The Magic Food Bus

  • WINNER, Caterer around Arkansas
  • WINNER, Deli/Gourmet To-Go around Arkansas
  • WINNER, Food Truck around Arkansas

Mike’s Place

  • WINNER, Overall Restaurant in Conway

Pasta Grill

  • Finalist, Italian around Arkansas

Purple Cow

  • WINNER, Place for Kids around Arkansas

Stoby’s Restaurant

  • Finalist, Cheese Dip around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Place for Kids around Arkansas

Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe

  • Finalist, Delivery
  • Finalist, Salad around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Soup around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Healthy around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Caterer around Arkansas

Umami Sushi Lounge and Grill Fusion

  • Finalist, Japanese around Arkansas

WunderHaus

  • Finalist, Chef around the State (Jacqueline Smith)
  • Finalist, Outdoor Dining around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Other International around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Overall Restaurant in Conway

YBFGFKitchen Restaurant and Catering

  • Finalist, New around the State
  • Finalist, Home Cookin’ around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Caterer around Arkansas
  • Finalist, Overall Restaurant in Conway

ZAZA Fine Salad & Wood Oven Pizza Co.

  • Finalist, Healthy around Arkansas
A plate of pork chops, mashed potatoes, and steamed veggies.

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