Outdoor Dining & Patios Around Bentonville

When the weather’s good, Bentonville heads outside.

Think patios, porches, and tables made for lingering a little longer. Along the A Street Promenade, restaurants open right up to the pedestrian-only walkway, making it easy to grab a meal and soak it all in. We’ll always love a great picnic spot (we even have a whole blog for that), but with so many places to dine outdoors, it felt like time to round up the best outdoor seating around town. Because honestly—there are a lot of them.

A Street Promenade

Bentonville’s newest walkable attraction. Designed specifically with people in mind—whether you’re using a mobility device, pushing a stroller, walking on two feet, or riding a bike. With plenty of nearby restaurants and ample seating, explore the highlights below.

• Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie: A longtime downtown favorite serving elevated comfort food with outdoor tables that are ideal for a relaxed lunch or an easygoing evening.

• Tavola Trattoria: A cozy Italian spot known for handmade pasta and a welcoming patio that feels just right for lingering over wine and conversation.

• Field Notes: A modern café and gathering place where coffee, light bites, and outdoor seating make it easy to slow down and settle in.

• The Hive at 21c Museum Hotel: A chef‑driven restaurant blending Southern influences and local ingredients, with patio seating that pairs perfectly with art-filled surroundings.

Just Around the Corner

• Wright’s Barbecue: Not directly on the promenade, but close enough to earn a shoutout for its legendary smoked meats and family‑friendly setup.

Outdoor Drinks

What could go better than a cold drink and a game of cornhole? Bentonville is full of places to enjoy a cocktail, adult beverage, or mocktail while soaking up some fresh air. We can’t possibly highlight them all, so we’ve curated this short list for the out‑of‑town traveler.

• Bar Kapu: A laid‑back, tropical‑leaning outdoor bar pouring rum‑forward cocktails with Southeast Asian. With plenty of games to play, it’s an easy place to post up outside at Motto. 

• Fry Bentonville: A tucked‑away downtown bar that keeps it simple with wallet‑friendly drinks and patio space built for hanging out.

• Botanical at 8th & A: An international sports pub with premium drafts, a curated wine list, and a huge patio that’s basically made for fresh‑air sipping. 

• Bentonville Brewing: Beers, vibes, and food trucks! What's not to love? 

• The Hub Bike Lounge: Part bike shop, part bar/coffee stop, with a big patio and easy grab‑and‑go energy—perfect before or after a ride.

Off of Walton Boulevard 

Staying at one of our hotels near Phillips Park? Explore these outdoor patios without needing to travel far!

• Waldo’s Chicken & Beer: A laid‑back spot with a welcoming patio, known for Southern‑style fried and fire‑roasted chicken, scratch‑made sides, and plenty of cold beer to pair with it all.

• Big Whiskey’s Bentonville: Watering hole with brews, TVs for sports & a menu of American eats such as burgers, wings & steaks.

• Johnny Brusco’s New York Style Pizza: Dine-In, Delivery, Take-Out — Serving up specialty pizzas, salads, subs, wings, and more.

Outdoor Moments, the Bentonville Way

Bentonville’s patios make it easy to lean into the Natural State experience. From sunny afternoons to laid‑back evenings, these spots are an easy way to experience Bentonville like a local. We’ve got plenty more to explore. Follow this link to check them all out! 

If outdoor gathering spaces are your thing, NWA Patio Community is a great resource for discovering patios where real conversations and easygoing moments happen naturally. Pull up a chair, take it outside, and enjoy Bentonville the way it was meant to be experienced—open air, unhurried, and authentic.

One Last Tip: Swing by the Big Blue Truck, our mobile visitor center, for free maps, brochures, and the kind of local advice you won’t find online.