Foodies from around the world are finally beginning to take notice of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and for good reason. The city has several award-winning restaurants, where great food is served by great people. It doesn’t matter what your culinary preference is, there’s bound to be something you’ll love. From Thai, to Italian, Vietnamese, or barbecue, there is a ton of delicious menu options just waiting to be discovered. Rath Auto Resources is proud of our city and its incredible restaurants. These are the four best restaurants in Fort Smith.
Emmy’s German Restaurant
If the thought of soft pretzel chunks dipped generously in a creamy cheese fondue makes you go weak in the knees, you’re going to adore Emmy’s German Restaurant. Emmy’s has been delighting customers with extraordinary German food for over 50 years. Al Thome and Emmy Werner got married in Germany while he was serving in the American army. Eventually, they returned to Arkansas and opened their own restaurant. Now a local icon, Emmy’s serves good home style sausages, mouth-watering schnitzel, and decadent desserts, like their famous apple strudel and German chocolate cake.
Ralph’s Pink Flamingo BBQ
Ralph’s Pink Flamingo offers the best in gooey, tasty, tangy barbecue. Fans of the restaurant know to keep their good clothes at home, because the food is not only delicious but messy, just like you would expect from a good old fashioned barbecue. The place looks a bit like a Wild West saloon, which is part of its charm. From tender ribs to juicy chicken and spicy pulled pork, there are plenty of dishes to choose from. Eat in, or do take out, either way, you’ll want more. The staff at Ralph’s is well known for participating in food festivals and cooking competitions, so you know they’re barbecue masters.
Green Papaya
Green Papaya is a small Vietnamese restaurant in Fort Smith. It’s a small place, so be prepared for a short wait, but rest assured that it’s worth it. Stir-fried dishes are perfectly cooked up with authentic Vietnamese spices, like ginger, cumin, and hot chilies. Their portions are generous and the servers are attentive. Try their curry, drenched in sweet coconut milk and served over steamed rice. It’s truly amazing!
Taliano’s Italian Restaurant
Two childhood friends, Tom Caldarera Jr. and Jim Cadelli, opened Taliano’s in 1970. It’s a traditional Italian restaurant with a thoughtful staff and a wonderful family-friendly atmosphere. You’ll feel like your dining with friends somewhere in the hills of Tuscany. With secret family recipes handed down from one generation to the next, Taliano’s never disappoints. Expect generous portions of perfectly prepared comfort food, such as deep-fried ravioli and fettuccine alfredo. Make sure you save room for a slice of their melt-in-your-mouth tiramisu.
Dining in a fine restaurant is a great way to relax and enjoy time with family or friends. Try a dish you normally don’t eat. Get creative and tantalize your taste buds with some delicious food from one of these four wonderful restaurants in Fort Smith, and soon you’ll know what all the fuss is about.
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