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, as schedules and menu items may change. Nationally recognized restaurant chains show only addresses and phone numbers. Symbols used in the listing include:

B Breakfast served, L Lunch served, D Dinner served, $ Average meal less than $7/person, $$ Average meal between $7-$15/person, $$$ Average meal more than $15/person, CC Credit Cards accepted, MR Membership Required, WF Wi-Fi Available, OD Outdoor Dining Available

AMERICAN
Barnhill’s Country Buffet 1111 S. Caraway Rd., 931-7322.

Brickhouse Grill 218 S. Main Street, 336-BHG1. New Orleans brought to Jonesboro featuring steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, burgers, chicken. L-D Sun.-Fri., 4 p.m.-close, Sat., noon-close., Sun., 4-10 p.m. MR OD WF $$-$$$ CC

Cheddar’s Casual Café 2123 Stadium Boulevard, 934-0223.

Chick-fil-A 1800 Stadium Blvd., 910-6611.

Chili’s Grill 1900 Stadium Blvd., 268-6805. MR

Chef’s In Downtown Café 105 Burke Ave., 934-8962. Buffet featuring home-style entrees, vegetables, salad and dessert. With seating up to 200. B-L Sun.-Thurs., B 7 a.m.-11 a.m., L 10:30-2 p.m. $ CC

Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill 2309 E. Parker Rd., 802-4000.

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

Cregeen’s Irish Pub 201 S. Main St., 972-9200. Irish favorites including fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, Guinness beef stew, bangers and mash, corn beef and cabbage; salads, burgers, wraps. D Mon.-Fri., 4:30 p.m. until close, Sat. 11 a.m. until close. $$-$$ CC MR WF

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

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

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 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 7 a.m.-3 p.m. $-$$ CC WF

Gina’s Place 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 6:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m., L 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

Godsey’s Grill 226 South Main, 336-1988, www.godseysgrill.com. Godsey’s signature dips, sandwiches, two-fisted burgers, wood-burning pizza oven, steaks, daily features, full service catering, party planning and corporate events. Mon-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $$-$$$ CC MR WF

Holiday Inn Family Restaurant 3006 S. Caraway Rd., 935-2030. Breakfast buffet and menu. B Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Sat.-Sun, 6:30 a.m.-10 a.m. $$-$$$ CC WF

IHOP 2411 S. Caraway Rd., 268-8134

Kountry Kupboard 2703 Paula Drive, 931-3663. Sandwiches, paninis and soup. L Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $ CC.

Longhorn Steakhouse 2626 Stadium Boulevard, 932-2572.

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

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

Omars (inside The 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). $ - $$$ MR CC WF

Omars Uptown 301 South Main, 336-3001. Wide array of appetizers, salads, steaks and sauces, seafood, desserts. Upstairs Lounge: Mon.-Thurs., 4-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Dining: Mon.-Sat., 5-10 p.m. $$-$$$ MR WF CC

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

Red Lobster 2642 Stadium Boulevard, 932-1829.

Ruby Tuesday 2915 Kazi St., 934-8394. MR

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

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

Skinny J’s 205 Main St., 275-6264. Steaks, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pasta, salads. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.- 12 a.m. $-$$$ CC MR WF

Slim Chickens 1312 Stadium Blvd., 935-7546.

Southern Cooking 2729 E. Nettleton, 268-1211, www.southerncookingllc.com. Carry-out sandwiches, salads, daily specials, gourmet desserts, catering available. L-D Tues.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $ CC

Sue’s Kitchen 524 S. Church Street, 972-6000. Sandwiches, salads, soups, daily specials, home cooked favorites, bakery, gourmet to go and catering available. L 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Gourmet shop open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CC WF

Wimpy’s Burgers and Fries 2612 Stadium Boulevard.

Wings To Go 1712 S. Caraway Rd., 934-9464. 2536 Alexander Drive, 336-9464.

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

BARBECUE
Bishop’s Bar-B-Que, 216 E. Highland Dr. 268-0726. Barbecue sandwiches, pork butts by the whole, brisket, bologna, Polish sausage, chicken, large choice of sides, breakfast on Friday and Saturday, buffet on Friday night. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., B-L-D Fri.-Sat., 7 a.m.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC OD

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., 5a.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.-9 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, family packs available. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $-$$ CC

Lewis Bar-B-Q 219-7786 or 972-5268. Pulled pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, French fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans. Catering only.

CATFISH
Catfish Café 1820 S. Main St., 932-7755. Fried or grilled catfish, seafood, frog legs, steaks. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC

Ron’s Catfish Buffet 3213 Dan Ave., 930-9639. Menu service offering catfish, chicken, shrimp and more on Tuesday through Thursday. All-you-can-eat buffet with catfish, chicken, shrimp, entrees, vegetables, salads and desserts on Friday through Sunday. L-D Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. L Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $-$$ CC

The Fish Boat 3905 E. Nettleton Ave., 910-4900. Buffet or menu featuring catfish and hot plate lunch, seafood buffet on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. night., party rooms and catering available. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8:30. $-$$ CC

COFFEE HOUSES
The Coffee Gallery & Dessert Bar 3229 South Caraway, 309 Southwest Drive, 974-9600. Selection of coffee flavors and drinks, espresso, hot teas, hot chocolate, steamers and Italian soda. The dessert bar has freshly baked pastries, desserts and muffins. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sun., noon-6 p.m. $ CC WF

The Daily Grind Coffee House 241 S. Main Street, Suite 3A, 934-8387. Breakfast includes bagels, pancakes, fresh fruit. Lunch includes two soups daily, plus sandwiches, wraps and salads. Cupcakes, brownies, fruit and over 30 flavors of specialty coffees. Mon.-Fri, 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-12 p.m. $ WF

The Edge 1900 Aggie Rd., 932-3114. Specialty drinks including coffees, teas, cappuccinos, espressos, hot chocolate, flavored steamers, Italian sodas, fruit blends. 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.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC WF

Seattle Grind Café 1319 Stadium Blvd., 268-8778. Espresso classics, hot and cold coffee, frozen drinks, paninis, sandwiches, salads and soups. Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat., 7 a.m.-4 p.m., $ CC.

Shadrachs Coffee & Roasting Company 3326 E. Nettleton, 932-6448, 5401 Southwest Drive, 203-9837, shadrachsroasting.com. Dark and medium roast blends, espressos, cappuccinos and steamers made from their own beans roasted on site. Drive-thru only. Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-5 p.m. $-$$ CC

DELIS
Firehouse Subs 401 Southwest Dr., 932-6339

Honeybaked Ham 2001 E. Nettleton Ave., 931-3737.

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

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

Panera Bread 2113 Stadium Boulevard, 972-1664.

Quiznos 808 S. Caraway Rd, 931-7900.

San Francisco Bread Co. 701 Windover, Ste. 100, 336-7322. WF OD

Tropical Smoothie Café and Deli 2007 E. Nettleton Ste A, 935-2233, 3410 E. Johnson, 932-TROP (8767) [Drive-Through location]

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, sugar-free dessert bar. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.- 9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun 11a.m.- 9:30p.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 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 7 days a week. $-$$ CC

Fuji 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 10 appetizers. Lunch specials offered Mon.-Sat. include hibachi grill items,teriyaki entrees, sushi and boxed lunches to go. L Mon-Thurs. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., D 4:30-9:30 p.m., L-D Fri-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $$-$$$ MR CC

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 1699 Stadium Blvd., 935-8168. Largest buffet in town, make your own stir fry, sushi, desserts. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

Hiro 3006B E. Highland Drive, 268-6622. Sushi, nigiri and sashimi, tempura, habiachi grilled chicken, shrimp, steak, vegetables, calamari, salmon and lobster. L Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. D Mon.-Thurs., 5-9:30 p.m., Fri-Sat., 5-10 p.m., Sun., noon-9 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. $-$$ 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-Fri., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $ - $$ CC

Kimono Japanese Steakhouse 300 South Main St., 931-3388. L-D Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m. -2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Fri. 11a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 12 p.m. -10 p.m., Sun. 12 p.m.-9 p.m.

Kirin 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

Oriental Express 1516 Browns Lane, 931-6688. Sushi, sashimi, Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes, beef, chicken, seafood, moo shu and vegetarian dishes. L-D Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. $$ CC

Sai Thai Cuisine 906 S. Caraway Rd, 931-0700, Traditional Thai food, fried rice, noodles, steak, chicken, spring rolls, soup. L Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m and D 5 p.m.-9 p.m.. $$-$$$ CC MR

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

Tandoori Indian Cuisine 1903 Grant Ave. Suite F, 935-NAAN, gototandoori.com. Rice and biryani dishes, tandoori chicken, seekh Kabab, madras shrimp curry, beef and lamb korma and vindaloo are a few favorites. Vegetarian menu available. L Mon.-Sat,. 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., D Mon.-Sat., 5-9 p.m. $$ CC

Truly Asian Restaurant 2704 Alexander Drive, Suite C, 275-6000. Traditional Asian favorites like stir fry, fried rice and noodles, General Tso’s chicken, sesame chicken, specials each day, gluten-free items, hot pot specials. L Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., D Mon.-Sat., 4-8 p.m. $ CC

ITALIAN
Fazoli’s 1730 E. Highland Drive, 275-2642.

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-D, Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC

Olive Garden 1918 Stadium Blvd., 972-0282. MR

Mexican / Southwest
BA Burrito 405D Southwest Drive, 336-7325. Custom built burritos, hot fajita bar, salads, quesadillas and nachos. L-D Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. OD WF $-$$ CC

Blue Coast Burrito 1320 Stadium Blvd., 336-2444. Omelet Express each morning 6:30-10:30 a.m., burritos, tacos, salads, chips and salsa bar. B-L-D Everyday 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

Casa Maya 2718 S. Caraway, 268-9000. An extensive menu featuring authentic Mexican cuisine such as fajitas, nachos and enchiladas, including seafood menu items. L-D Sun.-Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

Don Jose 2200 Wilkins St., 933-1211, 211 B Main St., 932-1333. Enchiladas, chalupas, fajitas, burritos, tacos, daily lunch specials. L-D, Wilkins location: 11 am.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC; Main St. location: Sun.-Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Wed., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$ CC MR

El Acapulco Mexican Restaurant 1421 S. Caraway Rd., 935-6692.1701 E. Highland Dr., 935-3582. Salads, fajitas, chicken, burritos, tacos, enchiladas. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

El Monterrey 1906 E. Johnson Ave., 932-1903. Daily lunch specials, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, vegetarian and seafood dishes. L-D Everyday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC

Kandela Mexican Grill 2315 E. Parker Rd., 934-0434. Fresh tortillas made daily, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, burritos, tacos. L-D Sun.-Thurs., 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. $-$$$ CC MR

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 Everyday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$$ CC

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

PIZZA
Chuck E. Cheese 3400 E. Highland Drive, 268-8371

CiCi’s Pizza 2116 S. Caraway Rd., 932-8300

Larry’s Pizza 1841 E. Highland Drive, 933-2000. Featuring specialty pizzas, supper sandwiches, fresh salads and buffet. L-D Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-8 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; 3120 Shelby Drive, 336-7500. Specialty Items: Freshly made salads, pizzas, calzones. Delivery available. Highland Location: L-D Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. $-$$ CC Shelby Drive Location: Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. $-$$ CC MR

FROZEN TREATS
Andy’s Frozen Custard 1327 Stadium Blvd., 933-8266; 232 E. Highland Dr.

Local Culture Frozen Yogurt1319 Stadium Blvd., 935-6225; 900 Southwest Drive, Suite A; Self-serve frozen yogurt with various flavors changing daily and rotating toppings including fresh fruit. Open Daily 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Shake’s Frozen Custard 2401 E Parker Rd., 802-1950

TCBY 1810 E. Highland Dr., Suite 8, 935-5825.