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The Big Lieutenant Restaurant & Bar is a South Bentonville, neighborhood gathering place for locals and visitors alike. The kitchen offers a chef-driven, New American menu featuring housemade snacks, salads, bowls, sandwiches & dinner specials. The beverage program features classic craft cocktails, locally-brewed beers on tap, canned wines by-the-glass, global wines by-the-bottle and a 16-seat bar with TVs for sports viewing.
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Address: 600 SW 41st St #8, Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone: (479) 332-4318
Website: http://www.thebiglieutenant.com/
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Reviews
Marcella Nichols Eastin
We loved their burger and neff fries. Wow. Amazing quality and flavor. I am picky about burgers and only like the Blake St burger in town to order more than once. I would get this burger again. The only thing I didn’t love was their sweet pickles, but everything else was amazing.
Service was super prompt and food came out fast. Everything was clean and comfortable too.
… moreService was super prompt and food came out fast. Everything was clean and comfortable too.
Darren J. Costa
Cool neighborhood spot with great food. Would come back for the BBQ fries and garlic aioli alone. Fried mozzarella app we couldn’t get enough of. Cocktail menu was spot on as well. Friendly and attentive service, will be back!
… moreMalcolm Baskerville
Overall we really liked it. But I wish they had at least one fish/seafood and one vegan option.
… moreCem Wines
The food and service were very good, the atmosphere was okay, but the beer selection and the cocktails were great!
We shared the fried mozzarella appetizer, which was the special that evening. It was a good-sized portion, and the marinara complimented it nicely. It had just the right amount of breading to give a perfect crispy exterior to counter the soft, puffy mozzarella on the inside.
We sampled two different cocktails, and they were both delicious. We also had Social Project Brewing Company’s Hazy IPA, and it was fantastic. I was impressed with the service because there was always someone to cover for our server when she was busy. We never went without drinks, and when we ordered them, they were delivered promptly.
I thoroughly enjoyed the smash burger. Two patties, cheese, homemade pickles (I believe), and a wonderfully soft bun. I loved the portion of the fries as I tend to eat a lot, however; the seasoning on them reminded me of a bbq seasoning, and it’s not what I had envisioned. They were still good, but they just caught me off guard a bit.
My wife had the mezze. She enjoyed the medley of flavors and was surprised at how much she enjoyed the rice. I was surprised by the delicious flavors when I tried a bite, too.
Here’s the catch: everything was really good, but the prices were simply too high for quality of food and the atmosphere. When I pay $18 for a hamburger, I expect to be dreaming about having it again. Unfortunately, I did not feel the experience justified the prices. Just my opinion, though I would still recommend you give it a try as there’s good food, drinks, and service to be had.
… moreWe shared the fried mozzarella appetizer, which was the special that evening. It was a good-sized portion, and the marinara complimented it nicely. It had just the right amount of breading to give a perfect crispy exterior to counter the soft, puffy mozzarella on the inside.
We sampled two different cocktails, and they were both delicious. We also had Social Project Brewing Company’s Hazy IPA, and it was fantastic. I was impressed with the service because there was always someone to cover for our server when she was busy. We never went without drinks, and when we ordered them, they were delivered promptly.
I thoroughly enjoyed the smash burger. Two patties, cheese, homemade pickles (I believe), and a wonderfully soft bun. I loved the portion of the fries as I tend to eat a lot, however; the seasoning on them reminded me of a bbq seasoning, and it’s not what I had envisioned. They were still good, but they just caught me off guard a bit.
My wife had the mezze. She enjoyed the medley of flavors and was surprised at how much she enjoyed the rice. I was surprised by the delicious flavors when I tried a bite, too.
Here’s the catch: everything was really good, but the prices were simply too high for quality of food and the atmosphere. When I pay $18 for a hamburger, I expect to be dreaming about having it again. Unfortunately, I did not feel the experience justified the prices. Just my opinion, though I would still recommend you give it a try as there’s good food, drinks, and service to be had.
Ben Baker
Incredible food. Service is top notch. Place is beautiful. We sat at the bar and the bartender was amazing. Get the dirty Neff if you love martinis! I had the Cajun wings. Such a clean flavor. Wife had the Italian Grinder and it took her breath away. The olive paste on that sandwich is divine. It’s perfectly balanced. Now on to my burger. I think, without question, the Big L. Smash Burger is the best overall burger in NWA. The simple balance of this burger is unmatched. This is a hidden gem!
… moreAmber Robertson
Super fun vibe! When you walk in the first thing I thought of was the perfect happy hour & cocktail kind of place with great modern decor. I give kudos to the original menu choice items and fresh ingredients. I just wish the men had a bit more to offer for dinner. The servers were super nice and fun…again making me think great for cocktails. For a full dinner experience, wouldn’t be my first choice but for a night out with friends and some food, great spot
… moreJess Eig
Really liked it, cocktails were great (could actually taste alcohol and not just sugar) and the food was really good.
Looks more like a nicer restaurant, but has more of a sports bar feel with mostly sandwiches on the menu, or at least that’s how it felt. For most of our time there the music was good but then it got turned off and sports got blasted (there was one couple at the bar with the TVs) and it made me want to leave ASAP after that.
Cocktail and beer selection is pretty good (with a few different beers than a lot of other places in town usually have) but they only have cans of wine (instead of glasses) or full bottles.
The prices are full on Bentonville style. I’d be more likely to go back more often if, for example, the grinder was $15/16 and not $19, just isn’t a $19 plate of food. Feeling like you haven’t gotten your money’s worth is par for the course around here, but when the food is actually good it sort of stings more to feel like you still paid too much.
That being said, the food is way better than most of what you’d find downtown…at the same price or more…so driving a few minutes isn’t bad comparatively.
… moreLooks more like a nicer restaurant, but has more of a sports bar feel with mostly sandwiches on the menu, or at least that’s how it felt. For most of our time there the music was good but then it got turned off and sports got blasted (there was one couple at the bar with the TVs) and it made me want to leave ASAP after that.
Cocktail and beer selection is pretty good (with a few different beers than a lot of other places in town usually have) but they only have cans of wine (instead of glasses) or full bottles.
The prices are full on Bentonville style. I’d be more likely to go back more often if, for example, the grinder was $15/16 and not $19, just isn’t a $19 plate of food. Feeling like you haven’t gotten your money’s worth is par for the course around here, but when the food is actually good it sort of stings more to feel like you still paid too much.
That being said, the food is way better than most of what you’d find downtown…at the same price or more…so driving a few minutes isn’t bad comparatively.
Amy Koch
Literally can’t get enough of this place! We watch football here almost every weekend. The staff is great & the food is INCREDIBLE! Not sure how to choose a fave; the Cheeseburger is the best in town, the Meatball Sub is the best ever, the Dirty Neff is exactly how a martini should be made and the Fries are perfect every time! Don’t skip the Fried Mozzarella (if you’re lucky enough to be there when it’s a special) or the Skillet Cookie!
… moreDoug Waller
Our favorite go to spot in Bentonville. Best burger in town. No comparison. The brisket mac and cheese is enough to feed 3 people (even though I almost finished it by myself tonight). The wings (ask for Neff fry seasoning) are the perfect snack. Trae and Weisi from Bar Cleeta have taken their experience in fine dining and brought that level of attention to detail to a neighborhood establishment and we are forever grateful. Beyond the food, the service is what makes this restaurant our go to place once a week (ok maybe 2-3x a week). Jake behind the bar and Kat as the main server know you, remember you and make you feel at home and welcomed. Because good food plus great service and a staff that deeply cares makes this a place that you want to keep coming back to time and time again. I’ve always wanted to have a “favorite spot” in my neighborhood where the staff really knows you. That’s what makes this place special and my favorite place in Bentonville.
… moreRichard Johnson
Meh. It’s a poor attempt of a restaurant trying to be something it’s not. The atmosphere and decor are very upscale. The menu is very food truck. We ordered the blue cheese fondue chips as an appetizer. They brought us a bowl of kettle chips covered in what looks like blue cheese dressing with blue cheese crumbles on top and some onion greens. It made us laugh as we ate it. The steakhouse salad turns out does not have any steak on it. I ended up getting the cheeseburger and fries. We are the only people in the restaurant and my food was brought to me cold. When they asked me if I wanted anything I asked if they had steak sauce for my burger. They said no. They brought me their aoli which was basically mayonnaise blended with garlic. This would be a great place for drinks but I would stay away from the menu.
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