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. Address and phone numbers only listed for nationally recognized restaurant chains. Symbols used in the listing 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
MR Membership Required
WF Wi-Fi Available
OD Outdoor Dining Available

AMERICAN
A’s Restaurant, 311 S. Main St., 932-4353, (fax) 932-4331. Specializing in catfish, including all you can eat; seafood; hickory smoked barbecue; hot plate lunches and lunch specials. Take out available. L Mon-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., D Thurs.-Sat., 5-9:30 p.m. $-$$ CC

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 7:30 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.

Blue Plate Diner, 2301 S. Culberhouse, 972-8674. Eat-in or drive-through. Breakfast and lunch offering hot, home cooked food bar, plate lunches, deli sandwiches and desserts, B-L Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3 p.m., $-$$ CC

Brickhouse Grill, 218 S. Main Street, 336-BHG1. New Orleans brought to Jonesboro featuring steaks, fresh seafood, pasta, burgers, chicken. L-D Sun.-Tues., 4 p.m.-close, Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-close, Sat., noon-close. MR OD WF $$-$$$ CC

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

Chili’s, 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.- 2 p.m. $-$$ CC

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

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

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

Firehouse Subs, 401 Southwest Drive, 932-6339

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.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 6:30 a.m.-3 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

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. 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, and desserts. B-L Mon.-Sun., 6 a.m.-2 p.m., $$-$$$ CC WF

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

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

Main Street Deli, 322 South Main, 932-7070. Sandwiches, soups of the day, personal pizza, salad, subs. L Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $ CC

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). $ - $$ MR CC WF

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

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

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. $$ - $$$ MR CC WF
p.m. $-$$ 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). $ - $$$ MR CC

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

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. B-L-D Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-8 p.m., B-L-D Sat., 7 a.m.-4 p.m. $-$$ CC

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 Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. L Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $-$$ CC

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

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

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

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

Southern Cooking, 2729 E. Nettleton, 268-1211, www.southerncookingllc.com. Carry-out sandwiches, salads, daily specials, gourmet desserts, L-D Tues.-Fri. $ CC

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

Tropical Smoothie Café and Deli, 2007 E. Nettleton Suite A, 935-2233. Wraps, salads and smoothies. Mon.-Fri., 7 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat., 8 a.m.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC WF

The White House Cafe, Deli & Restaurant, 617 W. Huntington, 316-1276 or 316-8316. Lunch plates served buffet style, specials daily with 2-3 meats and 4-6 vegetables. Burgers and fries and breakfast all day Saturday. B-L Mon.-Fri. 5 a.m.-3:30 p.m., B-L Sat. 6 a.m.-2 p.m., B Sun. 6-11 a.m. Open midnight to 6 a.m. Sunday for breakfast and specialty chicken and waffles. Delivery available. $

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, 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 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 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 7 days a week. $-$$ 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 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

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., 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-Fri., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-4 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

Kumarn, 1699 Stadium Blvd., 203-0990. Thai food featuring soups, salads, curries, noodles, fried rice, egg rolls and wraps. L-D Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun., 11:30-9 p.m. $$ CCL-D Mon.-Sun., 11 a.m.- 9 p.m. $$ CC

Mongolian Grill Buffet, 2104 S. Caraway, 934-9959. All of your favorite Asian 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

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

Sai Thai Cuisine, 211 Southwest Main, 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

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

BARBECUE
Lewis Bar-B-Q, 2602 S. Caraway Rd., 932-6759. Pulled pork, ribs, chicken, brisket, French fries, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans. Drive-thru available. L-D Mon., Tues., Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. with drive-thru till 6 p.m., Fri-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC

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

Whole Hog Café, 2810 E. Highland, 931-1200. Pulled pork, pulled chicken, beef brisket, pork loin, ribs, salads, barbeque nachos, loaded baked potatoes, seven sauces to choose from. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $-$$ CC WF

COFFEE HOUSES
The Coffee Gallery & Dessert Bar, 3229 South Caraway, 309 Southwest Drive, 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, 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

Two Sisters Coffee, Deli & Desserts, 241 South Main St., 268-6777. Specialty coffees, cappuccinos, espressos, steamers, hot chocolate, muffins, scones, fruit smoothies. Mon-Fri., 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Sat., 7 a.m.-Noon $-$$ CC WF

The Edge, 1900 Aggie Rd., 932-3114. Great selection of specialty drinks including coffees, teas, cappuccinos, espressos, 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.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC WF

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, espressos, 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 WF

ITALIAN
Lazzari’s Italian Oven, 2230 S. Caraway Rd., 931-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

Piero’s Restaurant and Club, 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.-9:30p.m., Sat., 6-9:30 p.m. WF MR OD $-$$$ CC

MEXICAN
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 $-$$ CCquesadillas and nachos. L-D Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. OD WF $-$$ CC

Blue Coast Burrito, 1320 Stadium Blvd., 336-2444. Burritos, tacos, salads, chips and salsa bar. L-D Mon.-Sat.. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $-$$ CC

Blue Sombrero, 2304 S. Caraway Road, 935-3100. Salads, nachos, tacos, tamales, taquitos, burritos, enchiladas, gorditas, chimichangas, quesadillas, fajitas, children’s menu, call ahead, pickup window, catering available. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-3 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. Enchiladas, chalupas, fajitas, burritos, tacos, daily lunch specials. L-D Mon.-Sun., 11 am.-9 p.m. $-$$ CC

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

El Paradiso, 1841 East Highland, 935-0000. Authentic Mexican food with beautiful décor, salads, streak, ribs, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, sandwiches, burgers, L-D Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri – Sat., 11 a.m. – 10 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.-10 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

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

Lazzari Pizza, 1217 W. Parker, 910-5500. Pizza, stromboli, pasta, oven baked subs, wings, toasted ravioli. Delivery Available. L-D Mon.-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