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The Bugler, Hot Springs, AR

The Bugler

4.7
4.7
1095 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for fine wines
The Bugler, overlooking Oaklawn's legendary racetrack, offers an array of culinary creations including Steaks, Fire and Ice Seafood Tower, Chilean Sea Bass and much more. Featuring handcrafted cocktails and wines from around the world. The Bugler staff looks forward to serving you. Reservations requests over party of 4 must call 501-363-4790. Messages left in the reservation may not be honored.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00–14:00 Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Ken Bredeson
  • Area
    Hot Springs
  • Cross Street
    Golf Links & Central Ave.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,095 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Little Rock

    Best Service

  • Little Rock

    Best Ambience

  • Little Rock

    Healthy

  • Little Rock

    Great for fine wines

  • Little Rock

    Good for special occasions

  • Little Rock

    American

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Service

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Best Ambience

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Healthy

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Great for fine wines

  • Little Rock / Central Arkansas

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Bugler offers an exceptional dining experience with "top-notch" service and "delicious" food. Highlights include the Truffled Mushroom Pasta and the Filet, often praised as "cooked to perfection." The ambience is "casually elegant," with fantastic views of the race track. Highly recommended for special occasions and celebrations.
1,095 Reviews
  1. Gail

    San Diego2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Service ruined our meal. Waiter was not attentive and didn’t bring item when requested. Never acknowledged his mistake.

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  2. Theodore

    Louisville22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Sat outside on a beautiful night and looked over the race track. Food was excellent and service was great.

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  3. Diann

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 24 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The hostess. The waiter. The food. Top Notch! The appetizer, the pork rack and the filet was A-maxing. It will be my splurge and guilty pleasure anytime I am in Hot Springs. Every succulent and delicious bite was worth every penny.

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  4. Heather

    Little Rock1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience and food was more than you could have imagined and asked for. Everyone from the time you walked in to the time you walked out was very attentive to you and pleasant as well. We will be going back very soon.

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  5. Jmrm

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ashley, our server, was FANTASTIC!! Food and drinks were delicious!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Denver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great brunch at the races. Service is spectacular.

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  7. SoniaG

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The view was good. Ambience good. Buffet food mediocre. Service was good

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  8. Ellen

    Memphis2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    There was NO one in the restaurant and all they had to offer was a buffet for $45 per person. It was terrible! No one ever brought us drinks or picked up plates.
    The BuglerResponded on 16 March 2025
    Hi Ellen, thank you for your feedback and I am sorry that you did not enjoy your experience. Your group was our last reservation, so all other tables were gone and being cleared at your reservation time. Your group left very quickly after being seated due to not being interested in the buffet, so I would love some additional clarification on the plates that were not picked up so that we can improve in this area. We do have signage on our website and outside of the restaurant stating that we have a buffet brunch, is there any other area that we should be placing signage for the future to eliminate confusion?

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  9. Matthew VIP

    St. Louis19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went on Saturday afternoon to watch the horse races, and didn't realize it was a brunch buffet only. The buffet was good, so no complaints, but I didn't realize this was the case when I booked it. So just be careful if that's not what you're looking for. But the view of the races was great, the service and food was great as well.

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  10. Kevin

    Little Rock5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just fabulous and I continue to believe this is the best meal I have in Arkansas every time we come down from NWA..Kudos to chef and entire team.

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The Bugler is rated 4.7 stars by 1095 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
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2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901-7515

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Golf Links & Central Ave.
  • Area
    Hot Springs
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat 11:00–14:00 Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Ken Bredeson
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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