Faded paint usually hides the best secrets. Arkansas has a way of placing its finest steak houses behind weathered siding or inside quiet strip malls that most people drive right past.
While visitors often focus on the famous barbecue or catfish, the local steak scene is where the real magic happens. I spent the last few months scouting the Natural State to find the cuts that actually live up to the hype without the need for white tablecloths.
These spots do not rely on expensive valet parking or flashy decor to make an impression. Instead, the focus stays entirely on the kitchen where a cook flips a ribeye with practiced ease…