Mar 16, 2026 - Food and Drink
Monday Munchies: 10 NWA spots open on Mondays
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From Menya Kitakara, the Asahikawa (left) and the brothless Mazesoba (#6) with noodles, pork, nori and scallions. Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios
Monday dining can feel thin. Many operators don't serve at the beginning of the week so they can prep, restock and give staff a break.
- Bocca, Fayetteville — Italian food and pizza, serving Mondays 5-9pm.
- East Side Grill, Fayetteville — New American grill fare and seafood, serving Mondays 4–10pm.
- Hammontree's Grilled Cheese, Fayetteville — American comfort food and gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, serving Mondays 11am–9:30pm.
- Medusa Bar & Grill, Springdale — Mexican and bar-and-grill favorites, serving Mondays 11am–11pm.
- Menya Kitakara, Springdale — Japanese ramen and noodle dishes, serving Mondays 11am–2pm and 5–8pm.
- Saiwok, Rogers — Vietnamese street food and noodle bowls, serving Mondays 11am–8pm.
- Tavola Trattoria, Bentonville — Italian cuisine with Mediterranean influences, serving Mondays 11am–9pm.
- Theo's, Fayetteville and Rogers — American fine dining and wine bar fare, serving Mondays 5–10pm in Fayetteville and 4–10pm in Rogers.
- Vira's Indian Kitchen, Bentonville — Indian cuisine including South Indian specialties, serving Mondays 11am–9:30pm.
- Wright's Barbecue, Bentonville, Rogers and Johnson — Texas-style barbecue, serving Mondays 10:30am–8pm in Bentonville and 10:30am–9pm in Rogers and Johnson.
Bottom line: Whether you've got a work team or family in town, or a special occasion on a Monday, there are still several local dining options to choose from.