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Rankings · Springdale, Arkansas

Best Restaurants in Springdale, AR (2026): 15 Ranked by Reviews

MarketPlace Grill is the most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale with 12,683 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average. 15 restaurants with a Springdale address made the cut, out of 30 ranked region-wide.

Springdale is NWA's second-largest city and its most diverse, with a large Marshallese and Hispanic community and a business corridor along Thompson Street and Sunset Avenue.

15 restaurants · 19,380 verified Google reviews · Washington County · last verified September 19, 2026

#BusinessCityRatingReviews
1MarketPlace Grill$$Springdale4.912,683
2Susan's Restaurant$$Springdale4.72,189
3The Odd Soul$Springdale4.6944
4HomeGrown Springdale$Springdale4.6719
5Casa Alejo$$Springdale4.6602
6Hail Fellow Well Met$$Springdale4.3439
7Medusa Bar & Grill$$Springdale4.3250
8Bauhaus Biergarten$$Springdale4.6245
9Pleasant Counter$$Springdale4.8233
10kalaveras AR$Springdale4.3230
11Gaskins on Emma$$$Springdale4.5228
12Menya Kitakara$$Springdale4.9209
13Palermo's Italian Restaurant$$Springdale4.6167
14Mothership$$Springdale4.6149
15The Blind Bear$Springdale4.993
1

MarketPlace Grill

Springdale$$
4.9(12,683 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

MarketPlace Grill is the most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 12,683 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average. Google describes it as casual, family-friendly chain outpost serving a wide-ranging American menu with Southern flair. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Lacey our waitress was absolutely patient and very attentive to our needs. We had 3 adults and 3 kids. She had each and every order spot on. We couldnt say enough about Lacey. The food was so delicious.”

1636 S 48th St #5880, Springdale, AR 72762, USA

2

Susan's Restaurant

Springdale$$
4.7(2,189 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Susan's Restaurant is the second-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 2,189 Google reviews and a 4.7-star average. Google describes it as longtime mom-&-pop joint supplying Southern-style classics for breakfast & lunch in old-school digs. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “My brother took me out for breakfast at Susan's while I was visiting him in Fayetteville. He explained how he goes here frequently with his friends and really wanted me to try it. I’m glad I did!”

1440 W Sunset Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

3

The Odd Soul

Springdale$
4.6(944 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

The Odd Soul is the third-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 944 Google reviews and a 4.6-star average. It is inexpensive and open seven days a week, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “The food was amazing, and the lemon pepper wings were absolutely DELICIOUS! The service wasn’t bad, but I didn’t really talk to the workers because you order, and then they bring you the food.”

126 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

4

HomeGrown Springdale

Springdale$
4.6(719 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

HomeGrown Springdale is the fourth-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 719 Google reviews and a 4.6-star average. It is inexpensive and open seven days a week, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “It’s always a great experience they continuously change the menu, The it’s great outstanding customer service continuously asking you for something else you need. They suggest options.”

202 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

5

Casa Alejo

Springdale$$
4.6(602 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Casa Alejo is the fifth-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 602 Google reviews and a 4.6-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Monday, located in Springdale. One 4-star reviewer wrote: “The salsa was good and had at least a decent spiciness. I wish there was a hot salsa option that wasn't extra. For my meal I got the Casa burrito - it was MASSIVE! Portions are really good here!”

101 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

6

Hail Fellow Well Met

Springdale$$
4.3(439 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Hail Fellow Well Met is the sixth-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 439 Google reviews and a 4.3-star average. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Springdale. One 4-star reviewer wrote: “First impressions: Hail Fellow Well Met has a stylish-casual atmosphere. The higher prices keep a more affluent customer base, but t-shirts, shorts, and sandals are appropriate attire.”

5519 Hackett Rd Ste 101, Springdale, AR 72762, USA

7

Medusa Bar & Grill

Springdale$$
4.3(250 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Medusa Bar & Grill is the seventh-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 250 Google reviews and a 4.3-star average. It is moderately priced and open seven days a week, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “STOP DRIVING PAST THIS PLACE!!! Not taking away from restaurants further down Emma at all, but tonight Lisa and I enjoyed one of the best meals we've had in a while.”

709 W Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

8

Bauhaus Biergarten

Springdale$$
4.6(245 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Bauhaus Biergarten is the eighth-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 245 Google reviews and a 4.6-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Monday, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “FINALLY A GERMAN RESTAURAUNT IN NWA Waiter who is in charge of drinks is a native german who moved to this area, and this guy is one of the best waiters i have ever experienced.”

326 Holcomb St #101, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

9

Pleasant Counter

Springdale$$
4.8(233 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Pleasant Counter is the ninth-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 233 Google reviews and a 4.8-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Monday and Sunday, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “Loved this place! If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to fast food burgers come here! Everything was tastefully delicious and the service was excellent. They’re farm to table and you can taste it in every bite!”

907 S Pleasant St, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

10

kalaveras AR

Springdale$
4.3(230 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

kalaveras AR is the tenth-most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 230 Google reviews and a 4.3-star average. It is inexpensive and open seven days a week, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “I’m not even half way done with my food and I love it here. U know how hard it is to find a place that’s open passed 10? With good food?! And good atmosphere? I feel like I’m at home. Everyone here is chill.”

990 W Sunset Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

11

Gaskins on Emma

Springdale$$$
4.5(228 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Gaskins on Emma is the #11 most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 228 Google reviews and a 4.5-star average. It is upscale and closed Monday and Sunday, located in Springdale. One 4-star reviewer wrote: “We were very excited to try this restaurant since we love Gaskins Cabin. Unfortunately we found out from our server that the cabin is no longer in business.”

100 W Emma Ave #115, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

12

Menya Kitakara

Springdale$$
4.9(209 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Menya Kitakara is the #12 most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 209 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Sunday, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “I’ve been here a couple of times before, but it is really good now. Honestly, this is the best I’ve ever seen this place since it opened on Emma a year or two ago.”

202 E Emma Ave #102, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

13

Palermo's Italian Restaurant

Springdale$$
4.6(167 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Palermo's Italian Restaurant is the #13 most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 167 Google reviews and a 4.6-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Monday, located in Springdale. One 4-star reviewer wrote: “This place was clean and welcoming the bathroom was clean and the people was really nice I like my food but it was to much sauce for me but my husband love his food this is place where you want to eat and chill they do…”

669 E Robinson Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

14

Mothership

Springdale$$
4.6(149 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

Mothership is the #14 most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 149 Google reviews and a 4.6-star average. It is moderately priced and closed Monday and Sunday, located in Springdale. One 4-star reviewer wrote: “This place wasn't bad. They have a small menu but our burgers were good. The fries were a little too salty for my liking but not bad overall.”

327 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

15

The Blind Bear

Springdale$
4.9(93 Google reviews)· verified Sep 2026

The Blind Bear is the #15 most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale, with 93 Google reviews and a 4.9-star average. It is inexpensive and closed Monday and Sunday, located in Springdale. One 5-star reviewer wrote: “I LOVE The Blind Bear! The atmosphere is low lit and carries the vibes! The music is upbeat and not too loud. The decor is very tasteful and the drinks are phenomenal!”

202 E Emma Ave #109, Springdale, AR 72764, USA

How We Rank

We query Google for every restaurant in Northwest Arkansas, keep operational businesses with at least 5 reviews, then filter to those with a Springdale address and rank by Google review count. Businesses based in neighboring cities often serve Springdale too; the region-wide list covers them.

Frequently Asked

Who is the most-reviewed restaurant in Springdale?
MarketPlace Grill has the most Google reviews of any restaurant in Springdale, with 12,683 reviews and a 4.9-star average as of our last check.
Which restaurant in Springdale has the highest rating?
Among restaurants with at least 50 reviews, MarketPlace Grill has the highest average at 4.9 stars across 12,683 reviews.
How expensive are the top restaurants in Springdale?
Of the 15 restaurants with a Google price level, 4 inexpensive, 10 moderately priced, 1 upscale. Price levels are Google's four-tier scale.
How is this ranking calculated?
We pull every restaurant Google lists in Northwest Arkansas, drop any with fewer than 5 reviews or marked closed, and rank the rest by total Google review count, with rating as the tiebreaker. This list covers 19,380 reviews. No business can pay to be ranked.