The Grumpy Rabbit

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   RandyD

   Washington DC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very enjoyable atmosphere with prompt and polite service. Meal was flavorful, well prepared and worth every bite. Definitely recommend The Grump Rabbit if you want fine local cuisine and need a break from the city.
   

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   Jerry

   Springfield

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always enjoy our visits to the Grumpy Rabbit! Please try the carrot cake it is delicious!
   

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   Matt

   Little Rock

   10 reviews

   3.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Our first visit for their Valentine's Day special dinner. Reservation at 7 pm and seated promptly. pre-fixed menu and we each ordered the opposite from one another for all three courses so we could try everything offered. Unfortunately, at least three tables seated after us were served ahead of us. If not stopping our waiter and then a waitress and asking about our meal, we probably would have had to wait even longer than the 45 minutes just to get the appetizers served. Once they figured out our table had been neglected, the service improved somewhat but, as we noticed, at the expense of other tables around us. A pre-set, three course menu shouldn't make for a two hour dining experience. The restaurant is VERY bright with LED lighting. Great diner atmosphere but not a 'romantic' evening spot. The food quality was as advertised. Spinach salad looked hastily put together (which could have been a result of wait time) while the grilled oysters had a fantastic flavor but too many shell parts still in the soupy, cheesy mix. Halibut entree with bacon risotto and broccolini was outstanding. The filet, while cut in the shape of a heart with a demi-glaze tasted wonderful and was cooked as ordered (medium -) the meat quality (tenderness) left a bit to be desired. The sweet potato medallions and sautéed vegetables were delicious. The lobster tail served with the filet had obviously been prepared well in advance and was very dry and crusty but still tasted good with the drawn butter. The tiramisu was great while the chocolate cake was a bit dried out but the raspberry creme saved it. Overall, a great value for the three courses at $75 each ++. I'm sure they'll do better in the future and I hope they do. They just seemed a bit overwhelmed last night. Great place and worth the drive if you're not from Lonoke.
   

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   William

   Little Rock

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Stephanie was a great waitress! The food was on point. Fried shrimp was excellent as well as the Gouda Mac n Cheese with chicken. The owner clearly takes pride in his establishment as he was visiting with every customer in there. Highly recommend.
   

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   Joe

   Little Rock

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and service were excellent. The owner was nice and thanked for coming to their small town to dine. We drove about 30 minutes to get to the restaurant and it was well worth the drive. We will be going back!
   

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   Brian

   Memphis/West TN

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   NY Strips we ordered were so fatty I thought they were ribeyes (which we don’t prefer). Staff was excellent and nice atmosphere, but expected better food for the cost incurred.
   

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   Matt

   Little Rock

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 26 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Wonderful, wonderful food. Ambience was great and the staff was very helpful and attentive. Highly recommend!
   

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   Trey

   Little Rock

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always a great experience! Loved the new filet, it was so tender.
   

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   Lauren

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The Grumpy Rabbit is a gem on the Arkansas prairie, located in a beautifully restored building on Main Street in Lonoke . Owner and staff are all attentive, providing excellent cocktails, meals and service even when they are short several employees. The menu offers a broad variety to satisfy every guest.
   

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    Joey

    Little Rock

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3

    Always have enjoyed The Grumpy Rabbit but it took over an hour for 4 of us to get served an omelette for brunch.
    

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