The Healthiest Restaurants in Little Rock, Arkansas

Little Rock, Arkansas, offers more than just Southern charm and rich history—it’s also home to a growing selection of health-conscious dining destinations. From organic farm-to-table restaurants to innovative vegan and gluten-free spots, this city boasts a variety of eateries dedicated to fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Below is a sample of the healthiest restaurants in Little Rock that meet the rigorous standards of the Templeton List:

At the Corner

201 East Markham Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-400-8458

Since 2015, The Corner has connected farms to families with a menu full of wholesome, flavorful options. Look for healthy choices like their Sweet Potato Hash (roasted sweet potatoes, apple, turkey sausage, peppers, onion, ricotta, bacon, red pepper jelly, sunny up egg, biscuit; can be made vegetarian or vegan); Energy Bowl (egg white scrambler with turkey, mushrooms, avocado, onion, spinach, kale, goat cheese, spiced honey; can be made vegetarian or vegan); Avocado Toast (freshly baked artisan wheat, avocado, sunny up egg; served with fresh fruit); Veggie Omelette (mushrooms, Swiss cheese, kale, spinach, onions, peppers, avocado; served with mixed greens); and Protein Burrito (ground turkey, egg whites, roasted red peppers, onion, cheddar, salsa; served with fresh fruit).

The Pantry

11401 North Rodney Parham Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72212
501-353-1875

The Pantry is renowned for its rustic European cuisine and commitment to quality ingredients. Health-conscious diners can enjoy dishes like the Simply Leah’s Salad (spinach, avocado, roasted baby carrots, fennel, pistachios, EVOO lemon dressing); Arugula Pear Salad (arugula, Bartlett pear, capers, blue cheese, toasted almonds, white balsamic vinaigrette); Seared Salmon (spinach with quinoa, charred asparagus); Seared Trout (romesco sauce, fried capers, roasted Yukon gold potatoes and fennel); and Grilled Romaine Hearts (shaved Parmesan, housemade Caesar dressing, baguette).

Brave New Restaurant

2300 Cottondale Lane
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
501-663-2677

Brave New Restaurant features deliciously healthy dishes such as Big Eye Tuna (sushi-grade tuna with panko and sesame encrusting, served over beurre blanc sauce and finished with aged balsamic); Chicken Risotto (lemon herb pan-roasted Rabbit Ridge Farms chicken breast with cremini mushroom risotto, beurre blanc, and cranberry-apple chutney, garnished with Arkansas pecans); Beef Tenderloin (grilled and served with Stilton tomato half, whipped potatoes, and asparagus); and Fish of the Day (fresh fish filet broiled in butter, served with the beurre blanc of the day); Scallops (jumbo sea scallops broiled in butter, served with beurre blanc).

The Root Cafe

1500 Main Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72202
501-414-0423

Root Cafe celebrates local farms and serves up fresh and flavorful dishes made with organic and locally sourced ingredients. Highlights from their menu include the Spiced Pecan Salad (local pecans spiced in-house, seasonal fruit, White River Creamery feta, spring mix, cumin vinaigrette); Seasonal House Salad (grilled seasonal vegetables, house-marinated local feta, assorted pickles, garlic vinaigrette); Vegetarian Mushroom Burger (Wye Mountain Farms shiitake mushrooms marinated in garlic vinaigrette, grilled to perfection); Curry Chicken Salad Salad (Rabbit Ridge Farms chicken, grilled carrots, local apples, toasted curry, sweet pickles, spring mix, creamy buttermilk dill dressing); and Deviled Egg Salad Salad (local farm fresh eggs, garlic mayo, sweet pickles, dill, chipotle, spring mix, creamy buttermilk dill dressing).

Table 28

1501 Merrill Drive
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211
501-224-2828

Table 28 offers a menu that showcases modern American cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Diners can enjoy appetizers such as Baked Oysters Rockefeller (six oysters with spinach, parmesan, garlic, breadcrumbs, and chartreuse) and Lump Crab Cake (champagne beurre blanc with an arugula parmesan salad). Main courses include Pistachio Crusted Halibut (roasted winter squash with shrimp and mushroom risotto), Braised Lamb Shank (garlic lamb stock reduction with soft herb polenta), and Pasta Alla Norma (radiatori pasta with eggplant, tomato, basil, and ricotta salata).

Explore The Templeton List for more healthy dining options in Little Rock and across the country!

The Templeton List is a division of