I hope you'll enjoy your stay at my "home away from home." I have put together this collection of restaurant recommendations based on my personal favorites to help you choose the best places to dine during your visit to Eureka Springs.

Cottage Inn . . . Located 1/2 block from Eureka Sunset, be sure to try their "cream of mushroom soup" or the "chicken ceasar salad."

Gaskin's Cabin . . . Located on Hiway 23 North, they are known for their "prime rib" and I can personally vouch for it!

Divito's Restaurant . . . In the heart of downtown Eureka Springs, my favorite dish is the "chargrilled lemon trout. It's great!

Ermilio's Restaurant . . . Located on the historic loop, one of my two favorite Italian places in town. My favorite is Mom's Homemade meatball with meatsauce served on ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta.

Cafe Amore . . . My other Italian favorite. Their pizza is one of a kind and the cheese filled tortelini with pesto is to die for! The are on Hiway 62 East.

Mud Street Cafe . . . in the downtown area, this is a great breakfast spot. I personally love their "veggie hashbrowns."

Myrtie Mae's . . . Located on Hiway 62, they have the best salad bar including homemade soups and muffins.

Sparky's Restaurant . . . Another restaurant on Hiway 62, this is a good place for beer and burgers. Bobo's Enchiladas and Hailey's Nachos are personal favorites.

Bubba's BBQ . . . yet another great spot on Hiway 62, it looks like a dive but they have great BBQ and a fun atmosphere.

Featured Attraction
Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, a USDA licensed refuge for Big Cats, is a short 7 miles from the historic tourist town of Eureka Spring, AR, on scenic highway 23.

Eccentric private citizens in the United States own more tigers than exist in the wild worldwide. But owning big cats can be a dangerous hobby, especially when the animals turn on their owners. And as those cats reach adolescence, it becomes increasingly clear that keeping a big cat as a pet isn't a good idea. Enter Turpentine Creek.

Most big cats rescued by Turpentine Creek were orgininally purchased as fuzzy little cubs by individuals who wanted an exotic pet. Behavioral problems of maturity combined with the passage of laws restricting ownership of these beautiful cats has created the need for a safe haven.

When you visit Turpentine Creek you'll learn the family history of the cats on a self guided or guided tour. Visit during feeding time and hear the animals. Visit with a keeper to learn more.

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