Eating Out in Arkansas

Ashdown: Millwood Landing Bar & Grill, 596 Hwy 317, Phone (870) 898-5320 Little River is a dry county but the Millwood Landing Resort and Golf Club has a small bar and grill in their clubhouse that does serve beer, wine and mixed drinks. Denny and I had their bacon cheeseburgers which were sizeable but cooked too dry because the waitress was the bartender and the cook and we came in right when a bunch of thirsty locals stopped by and her priorities were with the bar patrons. I have to say, the golf course's winter season hasn't really ended yet, so the clubhouse isn't fully staffed at this time. We'd probably give it another try if we stayed here at their campground again. (4/2011)

Nashville: Fisherman's Cove, 1433 Mine St, Phone (870) 845-3335 When you order your meal, the server will ask you “salad or set up?” Go for the set up: coleslaw, pickled green tomatoes, soupy pinto beans and a big basket of hush puppies—yum! I had the fried shrimp, Denny had the beef country-style ribs. Both were delicious and we each took half of our dinner home. The only fish they serve is catfish and now I wish I had tried it. We recommend this one. (4/2011)

Van Buren:  Big Jake's Cattle Co., 1702 Fayetteville Rd., Phone (479) 474-5573  We had high hopes for this place; the decor is pure cowboy/Western.  We were hungry and stressed after a long day on the road with a broken slideout that meant I couldn't access my kitchen so we were looking forward to a meal with a lot of protein.  Denny ordered the chicken fried steak, I had the brisket sandwich platter.  Our meat was tough and chewy and gristly.  We were so disappointed in this meal. (11/2011)