FOOD HALL OF FAME

“This award recognizes those long-standing restaurants that have become legendary attractions in Arkansas.”

Betty’s Old Fashion

Betty’s Old Fashion, established in 1934, is the oldest original restaurant in El Dorado. The namesake of its second owner, Betty Shaub, the dairy bar and hamburger joint is now owned by her niece, Susie Blanchard. The establishment is famous for its quality food with friendly service. Betty’s Old Fashion has become an iconic part of the local community.

Big Banjo Pizza

Big Banjo Pizza is a family-owned and -operated restaurant established in 1974 in Pine Bluff. Known for its award-winning pizza, it offers all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets and favorites like its famous taco pizza. Brothers Dickie and Russell Ratliff started the business and passed down its legacy through the years, maintaining high standards of food and philanthropy.

Black Angus Bulldog Restaurant

Black Angus Cafe, founded in 1962 by Oliver Harper in Little Rock, serves up juicy, chargrilled burgers and handcut steaks grilled to perfection. Black Angus went dark in 1985 after Harper’s retirement but was resurrected by longtime employee Bill Stovall in 1989. Today, owned by Karla Creasey, the self-serve establishment still offers fresh, homemade food at low prices.

Three-h¬¬undred-and-sixty-three days a year, you can get fed at Bald Knob’s Bulldog Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy burgers and an assortment of sandwiches, catfish plates and taco salads. It’s most famous for the seasonal strawberry shortcake, which is made with local berries and has gained regional attention.

Daisy Queen

Since 1966, the Daisy Queen has been serving up hand-pattied, Angus-beef burgers and specializing in hand-blended shakes. A remodeled old-fashioned dairy bar, the Daisy Queen of Marshall harkens to a simpler time spent eating great food and talking with friends. Its classic menu also features a variety of sandwiches, hot dogs, stuffed jalapenos, fried pickles, and more.

DeVito’s Restaurant

Devito’s is a family-owned restaurant in Harrison, Arkansas. Started in 1986 by Jim DeVito, a fourth-generation Italian cook, and his sons, the restaurant is known for its award-winning cuisine, which includes a variety of Italian dishes made from scratch. The DeVito brothers operate the restaurant today, ensuring that each dining experience is of the highest quality.