After months of submissions and judging, the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame has officially announced its 2025 inductees, reminding us that excellence is always on the menu in The Natural State.
The winners were revealed at an annual ceremony hosted by Arkansas Heritage on Sept. 29, with local culinary experts vetting submissions of restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events from across the state.
“By honoring these community staples, we’re preserving the stories, recipes and hospitality that make Arkansas unique,” says Marty Ryall, director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage. “We are proud to continue celebrating these culinary landmarks whose kitchens have become part of the heartbeat of the Arkansas experience.”
Without further ado, here are the 2025 inductees.
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame
K Hall & Sons
Taylor’s Steakhouse, Dumas
The Ohio Club, Hot Springs
Food-Themed Event
Arkansas Pie Festival, Cherokee Village
Gone But Not Forgotten
Cajun’s Wharf
People’s Choice
Meme’s Burgery, Batesville
Proprietor of the Year
Jim Keet (Petit & Keet, Cypress Social, Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe and more)
Also worth celebrating, of course, are the HOF finalists. Here’s who made that list from Little Rock.
- Arkansas Food Hall of Fame: Brave New Restaurant
- Food-Themed Event: Arkansas Cornbread Festival
- Gone But Not Forgotten: Browning’s Mexican Grill
To learn more, visit the Arkansas Food Hall of Fame website.
