restaurant recommendation

Hello,

Looking for a restaurant near or short drive from Courtyard Marriott on Pres. Clinton.........steaks/seafood or variety...........nothing fancy but good food..........

Thought of Brave New Restaurant but not sure how far that would be....will have drivin in from texas and really want something not difficult to find

Thanks!

restaurant recommendation

Bosco%26#39;s would be my first choice in the Market area. It is right across the street and down a half block from the Courtyard. Ask for a table on the terrace. They have their own microbrew, plus a variety of good food for reasonable prices.

If you want to go upscale, Sonny Williams Steak Room is right next door. It gets great reviews.

Another upscale seafood place around the corner is Vermillion Water grille. They specialize in fresh fish flown in. Very attractive place.

Downscale but fun and right next door and very popular is the Flying Fish Cafe. They are heavy on the fried. You stand in line to order then pick up your food when it is ready.

For lunch try Boulevard Bread Company in the market food court area.

Bosco%26#39;s would be our whole family%26#39;s first choice in the River Market for dinner, but Brave is first choice in town...it%26#39;s only 10 minutes away!

restaurant recommendation

I agree with everything jimjade said. Bosco%26#39;s is close and the food is very good. I absolutely love Brave New Restaurant but if you%26#39;re tired and don%26#39;t want to drive the extra 10 minutes, Bosco%26#39;s is a great choice only steps away.

Susan, the only complaint I have heard about Bosco%26#39;s is that it can be noisy. With a bar in the middle and bare wood finishes, I have found that can be true, but with kids myself, it never bothered me. Terrace seating can avoid the noise and offers a great view of the river and park. Bosco%26#39;s will accept reservations (but won%26#39;t accept them after 4:00 pm on the same day.) Since the last couple times we have been there it has been packed, Sammy might consider making reservations from home and asking for a terrace table. The wait staff has been real nice to my family. Last visit I asked for a real light beer and they offered to bring three little carafes for tasting, at least one of which was not on the menu. They allowed me to select one and then brought a full glass. If Sammy selects Brave, (and it is in a different league than Bosco%26#39;s) I also recommend dining on their terrace. The only complication is the route to the restaurant. I understand they have pretty good directions on their website, and you can stay in touch with them by cell if need be to follow the directions. Brave is VERY close to the River Market but the route can be confusing.

I think maybe you should try some of the river market restaurants, since you will already be there, There are a couple of really nice ones, as well as a couple of hipper, younger type crowd restaurants like sticky fingers, and even the under ground pub, they have wonderful fish and chips, and the burgers are great , even though they are a pub.... Sonny williams has good steaks, Like you said nothing fancy, but good ...Sonny williams is the pricest...

It is a shame you won%26#39;t have time to go out west of little rock towards Petit Jean, It is beautiful and the west side of little rock has some beautiful scenery, And Pinaccle mountain is out the same way... Have a nice and safe trip....

WOW thanks everyone!

i think we will try bosco as recommended on our arrival day and maybe try to squeeze brave in on the next day...we are only staying overnight.....................i didn%26#39;t realize brave was only 10mins away....so probably doable

thanks again for ALL of the helpful information!

The Flying Fish is right next door to where you are staying. It%26#39;s one of my fave places to eat. The Crawfish Chowder is to die for. YUM!