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21 West End
Category: Restaurants American (New) American (New) [Edit]
21 N 2nd StSte 102
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 434-4213
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
10 reviews for 21 West End
10 reviews in English
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Review from Jennifer B.
Louisville, KY
2/23/2012 1 Check-in Here
Spectacular find! 21 West End is simply elegant and in one of the oldest buildings in Fort Smith. I ordered a blackened mahi mahi, which was covered in an awesome sesame sauce. The fish was cooked perfectly, very tender and juicy. It was accompanied by roasted asparagus - also tender and tasty - over a bed of wild rice. For dessert, I had a silky, smooth creme brulee - heaven!
Matt, my waiter, was very courteous and attentive. He told me the history of the place, it was once known as the "Hole in the Wall Saloon". The stone walls and architecture were truly cool.
I would consider this a "must go-to" if you are in the Fort Smith area. I will come back next time I'm in town. -
Review from Michael F.
Alma, AR
2/24/2012
Great romantic getaway and not a typical Ft Smith eatery. Really liked the Angel Hair pasta with cream beer sauce with blackened scallops. Everything cooked to perfection. Great service too, even for a busy Friday night. Jazz guitarist was a nice addition to our otherwise great experience.
my only minor complaint; needs a more extensive beer menu, only offered the usual as found anywhere else. -
Review from Melissa B.
Poteau, OK
1/20/2012
This place is classy - aside from the loud, rich, drunk dudes at the other table. Like the other reviews state, this is quite expensive. My ticket was nearly $50 for a martini, appetizer, and one entreé. That being said, it is the most upscale dining in the Fort Smith area, in my opinion. Their menu is indeed limited and unique, but what comes out of the kitchen are rare delicacies! No one in this area cooks quite like this chef. The service was a bit questionable at first, but if you treat them with respect and value their opinion, they will warm up to you (always treat your servers like a friend!). We had Danielle :) If you go on a weekday to eat, remember that the kitchen closes at 8:30.
I will be returning to this restaurant. -
Review from James R.
Mena, AR
2/12/2012
Had Valentines dinner here on Saturday. Can't say enough good things about the service, atmosphere, and food. All are excellent. Wonderful place!
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Review from Taylor O.
3/24/2009 1 photo
I concur with all of Alured's review but I'm not going with rating inflation (I'm an objective reviewer, not a subjective relative one). The one way streets drive you a little bit mad and the abandoned ferris wheel looming above is a bit creepy.
The first floor business is closed right now which scared us off the first pass and the entrance on the side to downstairs is not clear at all. I almost thought we needed a password. All passwords in Arkansas are, "Woooooo Pig! Sooey!" luckily.
Inside is very small; if you have a big group I highly advise calling in. Iit's also small and quiet enough that this could be awkward. That said it's worth it. Quality food and nice service. I won't say they are the most cultured but they sure are trying and that's good enough for me. -
Review from Corey H.
San Diego, CA
9/4/2010
My second time here was just as perfect as my first. 21 West End is one of a kind here in good 'ole Fort Smith.
My first time was with my grandma and we found ourselves there on Ladies Night and enjoyed half off wines (rather my grandma did). The meals were great then...
And the appetizers were great this time as well. We had the Shrimp cocktail which came out with small cocktail shrimp versus the advertised Prawns... no worries, we weren't phased. The Wellington bites were pretty awesome though, and the sauce they were in was EXCELLENT!
Our wine was a bargain compared to what we'd be shelling out in any city with a two terminal airport, and the extra dirty martinis were very tasty!
Hidden downstairs it's a pickle to find, but once you do it makes you feel like you're a part of an ultra hip club of people. And I dare say, here in Fort Smith, if you're at 21 West End, you are. -
Review from Julie S.
Muldrow, OK
Updated - 1/14/2011
We went here for my best friend's b- day! Was great! Loved the chicken oscar! And the drink menu is to die for! Bit expensive, but very good!
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12/29/2010
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Review from Alured P.
San Francisco, CA
1/10/2008
[Note, if this were in say San Francisco it probably only would have gotten a 4, but given the lack of comparable places in the area I bumped it to five].
Hidden away in the basement of one of the recently redeveloped buildings downtown, this is basically a fairly classy martini bar with a small but rather good menu. Lots of martinis and other mixed drinks plus a pretty good wine and beer selection which is probably the main draw of the place. The menu is limited [a salmon, a steak, a chicken, a pork, a pasta] but the items are quite tasty and come in reasonable portions. Part of the appeal of the place is the atmosphere, a bit dark and with music later in the evening [even if jazz might have been better suited to the location than someone who sounded like they were covering the Cranberries]. Prices are a bit expensive by what I am used to in Fort Smith [$15-20 entrees, $8-10 martinis], but I really enjoyed eating/drinking there and would go back. Perhaps the appeal is that unlike if it was in say SF, it was not overrun with yuppies or hipsters. -
Review from Lynna P.
Fort Smith, AR
1/7/2010
It is a nice place hidden away in downtown Fort Smith. The drinks are awesome and do get costly. Menu is limited, but it makes up for the amazing food. Great food and great people!
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Review from Cole T.
Fort Smith, AR
7/14/2010
Wow, this place is amazing. It is the only 4 star dining in Fort Smith. They have fantastic service, a huge drink menu, and unbelievable food. They have an educated chef that is there every day (most places have a chef and about 4 other cooks that do the cooking). The pork is out of the world! My personal favorite is the Filet Oscar. It is a beautiful filet with snow crab meat, asparagus and a cream sauce on top. It melts in your mouth. I agree with the other reviewers that the interior is small, but personally, I feel like it adds a romantic atmosphere. If you have not been, I would recommend you call in a reservation today!
As far as the entrance...I always park around back and go in that door. Much easier to navigate and you dont have to deal with the one way streets (pull onto second from garrison, take your first left, then first right into the alley way. Lots of parking available in the front as well.
