Best Burgers in Northwest Arkansas + 5 New Spots to Try Now


Hey there, NWA food lover! 😋

Northwest Arkansas’ food scene is moving fast — with a wave of new restaurant openings adding fresh energy across the region.

One of the most talked-about arrivals is Written by the Seasons in Bentonville, a farm-to-table concept with Michelin-recognized roots, bringing an elevated dining experience to the area. Check it out below along with 4 other unique places to eat.

When it comes to burgers, Northwest Arkansas delivers across the board — from Top 10 standouts to dive bars, old school classics, and food truck favorites.

👉 Be sure to Watch the video + explore the Top 10 burgers across NWA.

With NWA Burger Week (May 3rd–9th) just around the corner, there’s no better time to explore the local burger scene.

Let's dive in. 👇

🍽️This Week’s Menu

  • Just Opened – 5 New Places
  • Latest Videos – Top NWA Burgers

✨ Just Opened: Fresh Flavors to Try

Amorino Gelato – 2203 S Promenade Blvd #5195, Rogers, AR 72758
Amorino is a global artisan gelato shop known for its signature flower-shaped cones and gelato made without artificial coloring or flavor enhancers. The newly opened Promenade location serves classic gelato and sorbet along with affogatos, Italian coffee, crêpes, waffles, and macarons.
👉 Visit Website for Info & Hours

The Meal Prep Terminator – 2210 S Walton Blvd Ste 10, Bentonville, AR 72712
The Meal Prep Terminator is a smoothie and juice bar offering freshly pressed juices, vibrant smoothies, açaí bowls, and ready-to-go meal prep options. It’s a new healthy stop in Bentonville focused on convenient, nutritious food and drinks.
👉 Visit Website for Info & Hours

Down the Bayou Cajun Specialty Meats & Gifts – 5320 W Sunset Ave, Springdale, AR 72762
Down the Bayou is a Cajun market and lunch spot bringing authentic Louisiana flavor to Springdale. They serve hot Cajun meals like gumbo, jambalaya, fried shrimp, red beans and rice, and boudin balls, along with specialty meats and unique Southern-style products.
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Table Au Centre, 909 SE J St, Bentonville, AR 72712 on the Walmart Campus (Open to the Public)
Table Au Centre is a Euro-inspired bistro from The Table Restaurant Group under the Garrett family’s Table Mesa Group. Located on the Walmart campus, it offers a polished but welcoming dining experience with breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a modern, European-style setting focused on chef-driven, seasonal dishes and elevated hospitality.
👉 Visit Website for Info & Hours

Written by the Seasons Bentonville, 215 NW A St unit 150, Bentonville, AR 72712
Written By The Seasons is a farm-to-table restaurant with a Michelin-recognized Dallas location that recently opened its first out-of-state spot in downtown Bentonville. The restaurant is currently in a soft opening, offering dinner service five nights a week, with a grand opening planned for May 1 and lunch service expected to follow as it expands operations.
👉 Visit Website for Info & Hours

✨Top Burgers in Northwest Arkansas 🍔 (Top 10 + Hidden Gems, Dive Bars & Food Trucks)

Burgers in Northwest Arkansas are serious business — and making the Top 10 isn’t easy. From Bentonville to Fayetteville, the competition is stacked. 👉 See the Top 10 + hidden gems.

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