A new city becomes home when you find your places — the café where the barista knows your order, the table you book for a celebration, the bar where you meet friends on a Friday. Bentonville makes that easy, and from Casa Rita, most of it is a short drive toward the Downtown Square.
Coffee shops
One of the closest social spots to the house. Set inside a restored 1954 pumphouse, it serves specialty coffee, pastries and breakfast with indoor and outdoor seating and a relaxed, neighborly feel — popular with cyclists, remote workers and friends meeting up.
An inviting all-day café overlooking the Downtown Square. Coffee, pastries and light meals make it easy for a casual breakfast, an informal meeting or an afternoon stop.
A lively, design-forward specialty shop near the Square — espresso drinks, seasonal beverages, pastries and light food in a spacious room that's popular for meetings, remote work and catching up.
Dining
An upscale Tuscan-inspired steakhouse built around wood-fired steaks, handmade pasta, shareable plates and an extensive wine program — a strong choice for date nights, celebrations and business dinners.
A contemporary restaurant inside a beautifully restored historic church. Dramatic architecture, a seasonal menu and a serious cocktail program make it one of Bentonville's most memorable special-occasion spots.
Contemporary American cooking with local influences in an art-filled hotel setting — dinners, business meals, celebrations or cocktails before exploring the galleries.
A welcoming Italian restaurant near the Square — pasta, seafood, pizza, risotto and cocktails. Its patio and polished-but-relaxed feel suit both casual dinners and special occasions.
An underground, art-filled lounge pairing craft cocktails with a substantial small-plates menu — order several to share or make a full dinner of it.
Brunch
- Sestina — an elevated weekend brunch inside The Compton, pairing the sophisticated setting with Italian-inspired dishes and cocktails.
- The Hive — weekend brunch in the 21c Museum Hotel's art-filled rooms: Benedicts, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and lighter bowls.
- Table Mesa Bistro — a downtown favorite for Latin-inspired plates, cocktails and an extensive Sunday brunch.
- Tavola Trattoria — an Italian-influenced brunch of savory breakfast dishes and pasta-leaning options in a relaxed downtown room.
- Field Notes — the casual pick for coffee, pastries and a light brunch beside the Square.
Bars & cocktails
A stylish second-floor cocktail bar over the Bentonville Square — creative cocktails, wine and shareable dishes, ideal for sunset drinks, date nights or an after-dinner round.
A sophisticated speakeasy-style lounge underground, with striking artwork, small plates and recurring jazz and DJ nights.
Beneath The Preacher's Son — cocktails, small bites and recurring live-jazz programming in an intimate basement setting.
The rooftop above The Preacher's Son, with open-air cocktails, wine and small plates when the weather cooperates.
A polished spot for cocktails and small plates inside 21c, surrounded by contemporary art and steps from the Square.
A private social club
A modern members' club in downtown Bentonville that brings dining, cocktails, wellness, coworking and community events under one beautifully designed roof — a ready-made social world for meeting friends, entertaining guests or spending a full day working, exercising and relaxing.
Its restaurant Rockhound serves seasonal lunch, dinner and weekend brunch; The Counter offers coffee, smoothies and casual dishes beside the pool; and a landscaped Backyard adds an ozone lap pool, live music and a firepit. Members can bring guests — which makes it an especially appealing way for newcomers to build a circle. Membership is individual and limited to adults 21 and older.
Settle in close to all of it — at Casa Rita.
A fully furnished home minutes from downtown's coffee, restaurants and nightlife. Move in with a suitcase, stay 1 to 12 months, and start turning a new city into your city — with weekends free to explore and a comfortable place to come home to.
Venues, hours and programming change — please confirm details directly. BlakeSt is a private, members-only club.