dining guide
Jonesboro restaurants are divided by food category and listed in alphabetical order. Every effort is made to keep the listing current, but readers are urged to call ahead to confirm hours of operation since schedules and menu items may change. Because of space limitations, the following is a partial listing of the city’s more notable restaurants. Symbols used in the listings are:

B Breakfast served
L Lunch served
D Dinner served
$ Inexpensive (under $7/person)
$$ Moderate ($7-$15/person)
$$$ Expensive (over $15/person)
CC Credit Cards accepted

American

Ann’s Restaurant, 2005 E. Highland Dr., 910-3900. Traditional breakfast items; good choice of salads, home-cooked vegetables, entrees, desserts. A well-kept secret among locals. Mon.-Fri., B 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., L 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $ CC

Barnhill’s Country Buffet, 1111 S. Caraway Rd., 931-7322. Large buffet with good selection of salads, chicken, catfish, vegetables, desserts. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 10:45 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10:45 a.m.-9 p.m. $$ CC

Batten’s Bakery and Cafe, 306 S. Church Street, 932-5335. Full breakfast including pancakes, waffles, biscuits and gravy, omelets and their famous donuts and pastries, daily plate lunch special, hamburgers, Ruebens, chilidogs, salads. B-L Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat. 6:30 a.m.-noon. $-$$ CC

Brickhouse Grill, 216 S. Main Street, 336-BHG1. New Orleans brought to Jonesboro featuring steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, burgers, chicken. B-L Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sun., 3-9 p.m. (and later during football season). $5 Membership Required. $$-$$$ CC

Catfish Café, 1820 S. Main St., 932-7755. Fried or grilled catfish, seafood, frog legs, steaks. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $-$$ CC Chili’s Grill, 1900 Stadium Blvd., 268-6805.

Chef’s In Downtown Café, 105 Burke Ave., 934-8962. Buffet featuring home-style entrees, vegetables, salad and dessert. With Seating up to 200. L Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. $-$$ CC Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill, 2309 E. Parker Rd., 802-4000.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 2621 Phillips Dr., 932-9732.

Cranberry’s Downtown Market & Deli, 415 Union St, 972-9336. Lunches to go include sandwiches and salads with fresh vegetables and specialty items such as grilled soy-ginger chicken and grilled chicken wrap in spinach tortilla. Desserts baked daily include various cookies and Coca-Cola brownie. Dining room available for lunch or catered events. L Mon.-Fri 11 a.m. -2 p.m. $-$$ CC

Dixie Cafe, 2406 S. Caraway Rd., 932-9400.

Ed’s Country Catfish, 906 Southwest Dr., 802-4223. Catfish buffet that also features chicken, seafood items, home-style vegetables. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Mon.-Sat., menu only from 2-4 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $-$$$ CC

Fat City Grill, 1101 S. Caraway Rd., 931-9613. Fat City nachos, salads, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, steaks, chicken, desserts. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $-$$ CC

Fishboat Restaurant, 3905 E. Nettleton Ave., 910-4900. Fried catfish, seafood, chicken and all the trimmings, buffet or menu, daily plate lunches. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri-Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $-$$ CC

Front Page Café, 2117 E. Parker Rd., 932-6343. Salads, sandwiches, chicken, steaks, shrimp with pass-around vegetables and “throwed” rolls. B-L-D Mon.-Thurs., 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun., 6:30 a.m.-4 p.m. $-$$ CC

Godsey’s, 312 Southwest Square, 336-1988. Full service catering, party planning and corporate events offering ready to go deli salads, fresh breads, muffins and cookies, award-winning smoked barbeque meat, boxed lunches and homemade desserts. Daily lunch specials with office delivery, gift baskets and tailgating packages are also available. $-$$$ CC

Heavenly Ham, 2001 E. Nettleton Ave., 931-3737. Variety of sandwiches including signature honey-spiced glazed ham, smoked turkey, ham salad, turkey salad, chicken salad, tuna, roast beef or veggie. Excellent side dishes. Finish with cheesecake, home-style pies or cookies. Omaha steaks available. L-D Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $-$$ CC

Holiday Inn Family Restaurant, 3006 S. Caraway Rd., 935-2030. Menu includes salads, sandwiches, lunch buffet, Arkansas catfish buffet on Friday nights, and desserts. B-L Mon.-Sun., 6-2 p.m., D Friday fish buffet, 5-10 p.m. $$-$$$ CC

International House of Pancakes, 2411 S. Caraway Rd., 268-8134.

The Mallard Club (inside Holiday Inn), 3006 S. Caraway Rd., 935-2030. Appetizers, salads, burgers, steaks, chicken, prime rib. D Mon.-Sat., 4 p.m.-9:45 p.m. (food service). Alcohol served, $5 membership required. $ - $$ CC

McAlister’s Deli, 2400 S. Caraway Rd., 802-2400.

Ms. Gs Deli Diner, 2301 S. Culberhouse, 972-8674. Eat-in or drive-through lunch offering hot, home cooked food bar, deli sandwiches and desserts. L Mon-Fri 10:30 a.m - 2 p.m. $-$$ CC

Munchys Specialty Sandwiches, 1320 Caraway Road, 932-5360. Sub sandwiches, wraps and cheese sticks. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-11 p.m. $-$$ CC

O’Charley’s, 2312 E. Parker Rd., 933-7102.

The Oaks Restaurant (inside Holiday Inn), 3006 S. Caraway Rd., 935-2030 ex 405. Fine dining with menu featuring Alaskan King crab legs, filet mignon, lobster, halibut. D Mon-Sun., 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Alcohol served, $5 membership required. $$ - $$$ CC

Omar’s (inside 501 Club), 2628 Phillips Dr., 972-6501. Fine dining with exceptional salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, steak, chicken, seafood, desserts. D Mon.-Thurs.., 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (food service). Alcohol served, $5 membership required. $ - $$$ CC

Outback Steakhouse, 906 Southwest Dr., 910-5600.

Ponder’s Catering, 1024 South Gee St., 910-3663. Catering for small groups or large parties. CC

Presley’s Drive-In, 917 S. Gee Street, 932-7835. Home-style breakfast, burgers, rib sandwich, chili dogs, onion rings, homemade pies, ice cream and frozen treats. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. $-$$ CC

Quizno’s Subs, 808 S. Caraway Road, 268-1782.

Ron’s Catfish Buffet and Annex, 3213 Dan Ave., 930-9639. All-you-can-eat buffet with catfish, chicken, shrimp, entrees, vegetables, salads,desserts. Annex available for private parties. L-D Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., L Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $-$$ CC

Ruby Tuesday’s, 2915 Kazi St., 934-8394.

Ryan’s Family Steakhouse, 2809 E. Highland Dr., 932-3200.

San Francisco Bread Co., 701 Windover, Suite 100, 336-7322.

Sheffield’s, 305 S. Main St., 931-9775. Soups, large selection of salads, sandwiches, quiche and two lunch specials daily. Dinner menu includes grilled fish, hand-cut steaks and pasta dishes. Reputation for freshly made desserts too tempting to resist. L-D Mon.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-9 p.m. $-$$ CC

Shorty Small’s Fresh Express, 3000 E. Highland Drive, Suite 305, 336-2658.

Simple Elegance Tea Room, 2733 E. Nettleton 931-5555. Soups, salads, sandwiches, quiche, desserts, variety of hot teas, L Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Group reservations after 2:30 p.m. and Sat. $-$$

The Depot, 5435 E. Nettleton 935-2700. Pancakes, hash browns, omelets, sausage gravy for breakfast, lunch buffet with home-style cooking, pizza, hand-patted burgers, salad bar. B-L-D Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. $-$$ CC

The Station Restaurant, 524 S. Church St., 268-0630, southern breakfast and lunch, create your own breakfast, daily breakfast casserole special, assorted cereals, daily southern lunch special, peninis, salads, burgers, special event planning and facility rental, B 7-9:30 a.m., L 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $-$$ CC

Tropical Smoothie Café and Deli, 2007 E. Nettleton Suite A, 932-5421.

Wings To Go, 1712 S. Caraway Rd., 934-9464. 18 sauces for Buffalo wings & Buffalo shrimp, salads, catfish, sandwiches, “garbage” fries. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $-$$ CC

Western Sizzlin Steak House, 2405 E. Highland Drive, 935-1300.

Asian

China Buffet, 1137 S. Caraway Rd., 932-3888. All-you-can-eat Japanese and Chinese buffet, variety of chicken, pork, seafood, beef entrees on menu. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Fri.-Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $ - $$ CC

China Garden Restaurant and Hibachi Grill, 906 S. Caraway Rd., 932-6083. Szechuan-Mandarin cuisine, buffet or menu, hibachi grilled chicken, seafood buffet Fri., Sat. p.m. L-D Sun-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

China Restaurant, 1509 Marketplace Dr., 931-7301. Pork, chicken, seafood entrees available on buffet, menu. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$ CC

Dragon City Chinese Restaurant, 300 S. Main St., 933-8889. House specialties include Seafood Delight, Happy Family, Four Seasons, Dragon Phoenix, Triple Hunan. 132-item menu. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-11 p .m., Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$ CC

Dragon & Phoenix, 1700 S. Caraway Rd., 931-7007. American and Chinese dishes featured on buffet and menu. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$ CC

Fuji Seafood Steak House & Sushi, 2810 E. Highland Drive, 972-5585. A broad menu ranging from sushi, sashimi and hibachi grill items including filet mignon, lobster and calamari to various soups, salads and more than ten appetizers. Lunch specials offered Mon.-Sat. include hibachi grill items, teriyaki entrees, sushi and boxed lunches to go. Full children’s, dessert and beverage menus available. L-D Mon-Thurs. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $$-$$$ CC

Hong Kong Restaurant, 1420 S. Caraway #G, 933-8827, 3228 S. Caraway, 931-5566. A large menu ranging from appetizers, soup, lo mein, fried rice, seafood and other dishes. Lunch specials offered daily including 34 menu items. Free delivery available. L-D Mon.-Wed., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$ CC

Imperial Chinese Restaurant, 2512 E. Highland Dr., 933-6700. Buffet or full menu featuring chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetable dishes. L-D Mon-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $ - $$ CC

Kirin Restaurant, 2700 S. Caraway Rd., 931-1688. Asian cuisine featuring chicken, beef, pork, seafood and vegetable entrees on buffet and menu, sushi, create your own stir fry. L-D Sun.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

Mongolian Grill Buffet, 2104 S. Caraway, 934-9959. All of your favorite Asian cuisine on one long buffet. L-D Sun.-Mon, 10:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $$ CC

Shogun, 2912 Gilmore Dr., 931-0900. Japanese Steak, Seafood and Sushi prepared and served before your very own eyes by cuisine experts. L-D Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Mon.-Thurs., 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 4 p.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. $$-$$$ CC

Barbeque

Corky’s Bar-B-Q, 2602 S. Caraway Rd., 932-6759.

Couch’s Bar-B-Q, 5323 E. Nettleton Ave., 932-0710. Good selection of breakfast items. Known for their barbecue sandwiches, plates, ribs. Excellent barbecue salads, homemade fried pies. B-L-D Mon.-Sat., 5 a.m.-9 p.m. $ - $$ CC

Demo’s Barbecue & Smokehouse, 1851 S. Church St., 935-6633. Barbecue plates, sandwiches, chicken, great baked beans, award-winning ribs. L-D Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $-$$ CC

Dexter Bar-B-Que, 811 South Caraway, 931-4400. Dexter’s famous pulled pork on Texas toast, buns or salads, pork ribs, beef brisket, burgers, chicken on Wednesday, seven sides to choose from, small and large packs and meat by the pound available to go, drive through window, catering available. L-D Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC

Coffee Houses

Caffe` Buono, 216 E. Highland Dr., 268-9955. Excellent selection of drinks and desserts including Latte, cappuccino, espresso, hot chocolate, hot tea, gourmet coffee, iced mocha and latte, Italian soda, specialty cheesecakes, lunch includes paninis, wraps, salads. B-L Mon.-Thurs., 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 6 a.m-11 p.m. $ CC

Classic Cup of Coffee, 2704 Phillips Dr., 933-0333. Flavored coffees, lattes, mochas, classic chills, jet teas (fruit smoothies), assorted bakery items. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-6 p.m. $ CC

d , 100 E. Matthews Suite A., 931-1101. Various espresso drinks, flavored coffee drinks, hot chocolate flavored steamers, and hot tea. Menu items include plate lunch, andwiches, wraps, paninis, soup, salads, quiche, scones, various cheesecakes and desserts. B-L Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $-$$ CC

The Coffee Gallery & Dessert Bar, 3229 South Caraway, 974-9600. Offering a selection of coffee flavors and drinks, Espresso, hot teas, hot chocolate, steamers and Italian soda. The dessert bar has freshly baked pastries, dessert and muffins. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday. 8 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sun., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. $ CC

The Edge, 1900 Aggie Rd., 932-3114. Infinite selection of specialty drinks including coffees, teas, cappuchinos, expressos, hot chocolate, flavored steamers, Italian sodas, fruit blends. Popular menu items include pesto chicken sandwich, Mediterranean wrap, curry tuna, soups, salads, quiche. B-L Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$ CC

Jazzman’s Hardwired Café, 2301 E. Johnson, 972-2942. A cyber café featuring free Internet, wireless access and lounge area with flat screen TVs. Various blends of coffee, Espresso’s, iced coffees offered along with breakfast items, fresh baked muffins and desserts. Salad and sandwich selections available for lunch. B-L Mon.-Thurs. 7 a.m.-2a.m., Fri. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. $ CC

Italian

Lazzari’s Italian Oven, 2230 S. Caraway Rd., 931-4700. Features pizza and bread baked in a wood-burning brick oven, salads, seafood sautés, steaks, chicken, wide selection of pasta dishes, coffee bar. L Daily, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., D Mon.-Thurs., 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri., 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. $-$$ CC

Piero’s Main Street Bistro, 320 S. Main St., 802-3636. Delicious salads, sandwiches, fresh pasta dishes from classic spaghetti to linguini and shrimp, entrees include grilled pork tenderloin, veal scaloppini, pan-seared tuna. L-D Mon-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Sat., 6-9:30 p.m. $-$$$ CC

Mexican

BA Burrito, 405D Southwest Drive, 336-7325. Custom built burritos, hot fajita bar, salads, quesadillas and nachos. Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $-$$ CC

Cozumel, 1841 East Highland, 933-9555. Authentic Mexican food with beautiful décor, salads, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and other dishes with beef, chicken and shrimp, free chips and salsa with every meal, buffet 11 a.m.-4p.m. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri – Sat., 11 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

El Chico Restaurant, 2315 Parker Rd., 910-0424.

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant, two locations: 1421 S. Caraway Rd., 935-6692; 1701 E. Highland Dr., 935-3582. Salads, fajitas, chicken, burritos, tacos, enchiladas. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

El Matador, 311 S. Main Street Suite B, 268-1700. An expanded Tex-Mex menu with quesadillas, fajitas, wings, crab cakes, southwest egg rolls, chicken and hand-cut steaks. Tues.-Sat.11 a.m.-Midnight. CC $$

Islas Mexican Restaurant, 1903 Grant Ave., 933-0120. Fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and other traditional Mexican dishes. L-D, Mon.-Sun. 11 a.m. -10 p.m. $ CC

La Cabana Mexican Restaurant, 2718 S. Caraway Rd., 932-3936. Enchiladas, tacos, burritos, steak, fajitas. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

Salsa’s Grill, 2240 S. Caraway Road, 268-0208. Traditional Mexican food with good atmosphere, vegetarian menu items, broad a la carte selection, 11
Mexican/seafood meal choices. L-D 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 7 days a week. $-$$$ CC

TaMolly’s, 2506 E Highland Dr., 935-2600.

Pizza

Chuck E. Cheese’s, 3400 E. Highland Drive, 268-8371.

Lazzari Pizza, 1217 W. Parker, 910-5500. Pizza, Stromboli, pasta, oven baked subs, wings, toasted ravioli. Delivery Available Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. $-$$ CC

Mazzio’s Pizza, 1508 Brown’s Lane Access Rd., 935-8787.

Papa Cella’s Pizza Chef, 2324 E. Matthews, 931-0109. Choose from 15 specialty pizzas, subs, calzones, salads. Delivery available. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC

Pizza Hut, 900 S. Caraway Rd., 972-6200.

Pizza Inn, 1208 S. Caraway Rd., 932-1010; 2903 Phillips Dr., 930-9696; 358 Southwest Drive, 932-1011.

Upper Crust Pizza Co., 1810 E. Highland Dr., 933-1990. Specialty Items: Freshly made salads, pizzas, calzones are hand-rolled and filled with mozzarella cheese and two ingredients of your choice. Topped with olive oil, garlic and Parmesan, served with a side of marinara or creamy Italian dressing. Delivery available. L-D Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$ CC