Looking for the perfect spots where your whole family can enjoy a meal outdoors? Whether you have toddlers running around or teens craving good eats, Northwest Arkansas offers plenty of patios and outdoor dining experiences designed with families in mind. Here’s my roundup of top kid-friendly dining options where you can savor great food + enjoy being outdoors, too!
The Bend NWA – Bentonville
3604 NW Frontage Rd Suite 8, Bentonville, AR 72712
http://www.thebendnwa.com/
The Bend is a trailside restaurant that includes a spacious outdoor patio with plenty of room for kids to move around while parents enjoy local craft beers and fresh flatbread pizzas, burgers, and more. The laid-back atmosphere + green space with lawn games makes it a go-to spot for families. It’s also VERY close to the creek, which makes it extra fun!
Photo Credit: Davina Collins
Tontitown Winery – Tontitown
335 N Barrington Rd, Springdale, AR 72762
https://www.tontitownwinery.com/
Tontitown Winery features a beautiful outdoor seating area and a small play structure for the kiddos. They often host family-friendly events and live music. Try the grape ice cream!!!
City Park Fayetteville
1332 N Leverett Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72703
cityparkfayetteville.com
City Park in Fayetteville is a winner. It’s a very relaxed environment with tasty food. They have outdoor games like connect-four and corn hole and even a little creak running through the back of the property. I love to order the steak nachos! It’s just a nice spot to hang out as a family!
Photo Credit: City Park Fayetteville
Louise at Thaden Field – Bentonville
2205 SW I St # 100, Bentonville, AR 72712
http://www.louise.cafe/
Louise offers a chic yet welcoming outdoor patio overlooking Thaden Field’s airport runway. The restaurant serves up breakfast and lunch options with plenty of options for kids, too. My kids usually airplane-watch out on the lawn while we wait for our food and it’s always a good time. Last time we even saw an eagle fishing in the lake!
Photo Credit: Louise at Thaden Field
Danger Dave’s – Bentonville
310 S Main St, Bentonville, AR 72712
https://www.dangerdaves.com/
One evening we went and grabbed some drinks and food for the kids and enjoyed some live music at Danger Dave’s. The kids loved their outdoor play space and jumping from log to tire to log! Plus they had a few outdoor games, too. Nice, relaxed vibe.
Photo Credit: Blondie Williams
Flashback Pizza – Rogers
105 S 3rd St, Rogers, AR 72756
https://www.facebook.com/FlashbackPizza/
Flashback Pizza is a nostalgic 80’s and 90’s themed restaurant that offers a unique and laid back dining experience. The patio vibe is casual and family-friendly as well. Inside the restaurant, you’ll find retro decor, free classic arcade games, and lots of fun memorabilia.
Photo Credit: Sissy / Trip Advisor
Bentonville Brewing Co.
901 SW 14th St, Bentonville, AR 72712
https://bentonvillebrewing.com
Bentonville Brewing Company offers a unique mix of craft brews for adults and kid-friendly fun. There’s an outdoor mini pump track, as well as an indoor play space. We love going here because of the wide variety of food options at the different food trucks, and the massive outdoor patio.
Photo Credit: Bentonville Brewing Co
Honorable mentions:
- Wrights Barbecue – Rogers
- Sassafras Winery
- Pedal Park – Farmington
- Natural State Beer Co.
- Oven and Tap
- Artisan Wood Fire Kitchen
- Fayetteville Taco and Tamale
- City Pump – Rogers
- Centerton Food Truck Park
Outdoor dining with kids just makes things more laid back! Northwest Arkansas offers plenty of family-friendly patios where you can enjoy delicious meals, beautiful views, and fresh air.
Have a favorite family-friendly outdoor dining spot in NWA? Share it in the comments or tag @nwarkansasmamas on Instagram so I can add it to the list!