Little Rock

Name: Little Rock
Address: Beachside The Harbour Arm, Folkestone, Kent, United Kingdom, CT20 1QN
Telephone: 01303 762565
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

742 Reviews

£25 and under

Seafood

Top tags:

Housed in a shipping container behind Platform Two of the old Folkestone Harbour Station, Little Rock is a spectacular new beachside restaurant just off the boardwalk before the entrance to Folkestone Harbour Arm. Explore the stunning indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Proud to serve fresh, local and seasonal fish and seafood, supplied straight from the day boats operating out of Folkestone Harbour and the surrounding Hythe Bay area.
To get in touch with us by email, please contact us at info@littlerockfolkestone.co.uk or you can contact our Central Reservations Team at reservations@therocksaltgroup.com

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

7 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish, Oyster Bar
Hours of Operation
Thu, Fri 17:00–20:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat 10:00–15:00 Sat 17:00–20:30 Sun 10:00–18:00
Phone number
01303 762565
Website
https://www.littlerockfolkestone.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Marcin Szelag

Location
Beachside, The Harbour Arm, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1QN
Area
Folkestone
Parking Details
Little Rock is a short walk away from the large Folkestone Harbour Arm car park. This is on the site of the old harbour port and currently costs £3.40 for up to 2 hours and then £1.70 per hour for up to 8 hours. All day parking (over 8 hours) costs £14. Prices subject to change.
Public Transit
The nearest train station is Folkestone Central. Little Rock is approximately a 25-minute walk following signs for Folkestone Harbour Arm.There is a bus stop at the bottom of the Old High Street serviced by Stagecoach buses 72, 100, 101 and 102. Folkestone’s main bus station is in the centre of town, approximately a 15 minute walk away.
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch
30 Sept 2023 - 26 May 2024
Bottomless Brunch- Every Sat & Sun 10am-1pm. Our weekend brunches just got even better with the introduction of our Bottomless Brunch, available to pre book from Sat 30th Sept! Available every Saturday & Sunday 10AM - 1PM, £35 per person. Includes your choice of main, dessert & unlimited Prosecco, Mimosas or Bloody Marys Pre-bookable Only- please select your time slot from our experience package online. Please note, max time per sitting applies – 75 mins for 2 people & 90 mins for larger groups.

Popular dishes

What 742 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Kent
Best Overall
Kent
Best Service
Kent
Best Ambience
Kent
Innovative
Kent
Great for outdoor dining
Kent
Great for scenic views

742 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a cold winters night in December so the restaurant was particularly quiet. We received outstanding and exceptionally helpful service from the lady who served us. The food was magnificent, the scallops, the huss, the catch of the day were all superb. I would highly recommend and I will definitely be returning.
Little RockResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for your lovely feedback. Little Rock is delighted we could serve you so well.
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richinlondon
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is such a lovely place with great, friendly service and good food. Has the professionalism of Rocksalt but more relaxed. Lovely view of the sea too.
Little RockResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate this kind feedback. Thank you and have a great day!
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John
Norfolk/Suffolk
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service,excellent shell fish platter,happy and helpful staff.
Little RockResponded 1 day ago
Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit to Little Rock and hope to see you again.
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LaylaD
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really lovely service and good. Great job Little Rock team
Little RockResponded 1 day ago
We appreciate the lovely feedback on Little Rock. Thank you and have a great day.
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JulieC
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb brunch with friends. Excellent food and fantastic service- thank you.
Little RockResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are thrilled to hear you have such lovely things to say about our team and what we offer. We hope to see you again!
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Ellie
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious food and great service. Love this place!
Little RockResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share this short but sweet feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us at Little Rock and hope to see you again, take care.
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GeorginaP
Bath
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful location, wonderfully cooked fish and excellent servicing staff.
Little RockResponded 7 days ago
We appreciate the lovely feedback on Little Rock. Thank you and have a great day!
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Jans
London
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 25 November 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
lovely meal, lovely service, lovely view of the beach :)
Little RockResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your experience at Little Rock and hope to see you again!
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Jules
London
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely fish restaurant in a refurbished container on the beach. Lovely food, great service, brilliant outlook.
Little RockResponded on 22 November 2023
We truly appreciate your kind feedback on Little Rock and thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to see you again soon, have a great day and thanks again.
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JoanS
London
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 19 November 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We very much enjoyed our bottomless brunch and will be returning very soon!
Little RockResponded on 22 November 2023
Hello and thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback on our bottomless brunch! We are happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit and hope to see you again soon.
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MichelleG
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a lovely bottomless brunch with the girls. My only tiny criticism would be slightly too much batter on the cod cheeks for my liking. All the other dishes in our party were lovely and the food being served to others looked delicious. Will definitely be back. The staff were all super friendly and professional.
Little RockResponded on 22 November 2023
We appreciate the lovely feedback on Little Rock. Thank you and have a great day!
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JonJ
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
A lovely Friday evening curry. Our first visit to Little Rock. Nicely fitted out and furnished, and friendly, helpful staff.
Little RockResponded on 22 November 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your visit to Little Rock and hope to see you again soon!
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HelenL
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find, the food was delicious, the ambience was amazing and the service was exceptional! We’ll be back…
Little RockResponded on 2 November 2023
We appreciate the lovely feedback on Little Rock. Thank you and have a great day!
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JHKent
Kent
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
This wasn't our first visit, which is a recommendation in itself. We arrived early and were seated without a problem, though the restaurant did fill up quickly. The staff were all really helpful and friendly without being intrusive. Our shared starter of chili & garlic prawns were superb, as was the fish pie and the cod cheeks. The prices are competitive for the quality of food. It won't be our last visit.
Little RockResponded on 2 November 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again at Little Rock!
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EdwardT
Kent
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2023
overall4food4service4ambience2
Very pleasant but rather subdued experience due particularly to the empty restaurant feel. Shame for the staff as well as us.
Little RockResponded on 2 November 2023
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you again soon at Little Rock. Until then, take care!
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LeoB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 21 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely and Romantic atmosphere 😍. In love with this place , shame I had not been there before. If you're looking for a romantic night or quiet experience with great food and excellent service look no further. Little Rock actually Rocks.
Little RockResponded on 23 October 2023
We appreciate the lovely review! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback on Little Rock. We hope to see you again soon!
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JoannaC
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food fish cooked to perfection! Been back twice now! Each time food was excellent! Can not recommend this restaurant enough! Going back as soon as it is possible!
Little RockResponded on 21 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience at Little Rock and we hope to see you again!
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JoanS
London
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 15 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a lovely meal with the usual friendly service. Unfortunately we were sat next to a small child who spent a lot of his time banging the table which was a shame!
Little RockResponded on 19 October 2023
Thank you for your five star review. Little Rock is delighted you enjoyed your meal with us and we hope to see you again soon!
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SandraS
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place is very very good , great service , great food
Little RockResponded on 19 October 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to see you again at Little Rock.
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bunnyrabbit
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Friendly welcome and there were four of us and our meals were excellent.Service was also very good just right!
Little RockResponded on 16 October 2023
Thank you so much for your review of Little Rock. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again!
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GordonP
Brighton
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food with delightfully attentive staff serving diner last night. Nothing was too much bother for them A really lovely evening out in an extraordinary setting on the harbour arm facing the beach. Really quite special. Thank you
Little RockResponded on 16 October 2023
Thank you so much for this lovely feedback of Little Rock! We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us and hope to see you again!
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Mjsmris
Philadelphia
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 13 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super food. Welcome back delicious cauliflower hummus! Lovely staff. A super lunch
Little RockResponded on 16 October 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this lovely feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a great experience with us at Little Rock and hope to see you again, take care.
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DavidH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and great food. I will certainly go back again and recommend Little Rock to my family and friends.
Little RockResponded on 16 October 2023
Thanks for your kind words. We are delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again at Little Rock.
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MR
MarkR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and attentive staff recommended Had the sharing platter and cod cheeks excellent qualitu
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again at Little Rock.
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SamanthaC
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic meal thank you so much Aly and all the team can’t wait to return
Little RockResponded on 11 October 2023
Thank you for your five star review. Little Rock is delighted we could serve you so well.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful as always, service was fantastic as was the food and it was a hot beautiful day and we sat outside.
Little RockResponded on 11 October 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to share this short but sweet feedback! We're happy to hear that you had a great experience with us at Little Rock and hope to see you again, take care.
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MichaelM
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent fish restaurant that does what it says on the tin
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
Thank you for your five star review. Little Rock is delighted we could serve you so well.
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Shirley
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent in all regards. Lovely location ........
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
We appreciate the lovely feedback on Little Rock. Thank you and have a great day.
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PaulB
Cornwall
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
A great place to spend a late summers afternoon. Fish was delicious and well cooked. The prawns were the highlight for me, but the scallops, fish soup and curry also excellent. Sharing plates might be an idea so as not to miss out on everything, however I could live on the prawns alone! A lovely relaxed atmosphere made it a meal to remember.
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again at Little Rock.
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Nikki
London
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always fantastic service, great food and drinks. Thank you
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
Thank you so much for your review of Little Rock, we truly appreciate the feedback and hope to see you again at Little Rock.
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AlexF
Kent
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was excellent. Couldn’t fault it at all. Attentive, consistent and friendly. Much better than previous experiences at Little Rock. Thank you for making an effort for my friend’s birthday without even being asked. That was a lovely touch
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
Thank you so much for your review of Little Rock. We truly appreciate the kind feedback and hope to see you again!
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Ming
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great and the people were so friendly. Steady value and quality of food
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
Thank you for your five star review. Little Rock is delighted we could serve you so well.
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ELLYESS
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best staff in town, serving up the best food. Another perfect visit to Little Rock. Service always professional but warm and welcoming, the golden ticket to getting customers to keep returning. See you again soon!
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share such kind feedback. We are so happy to hear how much you enjoy visiting Little Rock and look forward to seeing you again!
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ANNES
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 October 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Mackerel was disappointing- looked great but was overcooked.
Little RockResponded on 9 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share this review. We are sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We take all feedback seriously and your comments have been passed on to the team. We hope to see you again.
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LindaR
Kent
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 September 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Delicious food perfectly cooked, great service and superb location. I had the lemon sole (catching the day) followed by the apple and by pear crumble with custard. Fantastic
Little RockResponded on 7 October 2023
We appreciate the lovely feedback on Little Rock. Thank you and have a great day!
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TimK
Essex
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful day, friendly reception, good choice of fish and seafood cooked to perfection and a knickerbocker glory full of fresh, seasonal fruit. My wife and I loved it. We’ll be back!
Little RockResponded on 7 October 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your experience with us and we hope to see you again at Little Rock.
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SparklySal
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 27 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
It wasnt the fault of the staff, but a table of 4 people right next to us allowed their disabled child to scream loudly under the table for 45 minutes, whilst not interacting with themselves or the child, all just looking at their own phones. Because of the disability & the very high possibility that this clientele would make a big fuss and (I think) could turn violent, your lovely staff made decision not to intervene. Very tricky situation. Thinking it through, perhaps training for this sort of occurrence needs to be given to enable staff to feel safe enough to approach the problem and ask if they can help by giving water or similar which would tacitly flag up that the problem was interfering with the other diners and themselves? Your staff were lovely, apologised to us afterwards and we completely agreed with their course of action at the time. The child was eventually picked up by one of the women (mother with grandmother?) and it stopped crying immediately. We were then able to talk to each other without shouting across the table! Very tricky, but our guests (firs time to LR) loved the rest of the day and want to return asap!
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CaroleS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The first time I went there after i was recommended by my sister while we were staying in Sandgate. A lovely place and i really enjoyed the food. Hope to go back again next time i'm in the area.
Little RockResponded on 28 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share this kind feedback. We are so happy to hear how much you enjoyed your visit to Little Rock and hope to see you again!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 26 September 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Lovely ambience by sea. Great food. Friendly service but just a little slow.
Little RockResponded on 27 September 2023
Thank you so much for your review of Little Rock. We truly appreciate the feedback and hope to hear from you again soon.
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MarcB
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 September 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Great seafood in lovely beachside location. Only slight gripe is limited non seafood options- eg having a chicken or steak dish in addition to the vegetarian option would be good.
Little RockResponded on 28 September 2023
Thank you so much for your review of Little Rock. We truly appreciate the feedback and hope to hear from you again soon!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waiting staff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Little Rock is rated 4.8 stars by 742 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

7 Dec 2023

19:00

Booked 1 time today

Experiences are available.

Beachside, The Harbour Arm, Folkestone, Kent CT20 1QN

Additional information

Area
Folkestone
Hours of Operation
Thu, Fri 17:00–20:00 Thu, Fri 12:00–15:00 Sat 10:00–15:00 Sat 17:00–20:30 Sun 10:00–18:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, Fish, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Little Rock is a short walk away from the large Folkestone Harbour Arm car park. This is on the site of the old harbour port and currently costs £3.40 for up to 2 hours and then £1.70 per hour for up to 8 hours. All day parking (over 8 hours) costs £14. Prices subject to change.
Public Transit
The nearest train station is Folkestone Central. Little Rock is approximately a 25-minute walk following signs for Folkestone Harbour Arm.There is a bus stop at the bottom of the Old High Street serviced by Stagecoach buses 72, 100, 101 and 102. Folkestone’s main bus station is in the centre of town, approximately a 15 minute walk away.
Payment Options
AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Marcin Szelag
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wine

Website
https://www.littlerockfolkestone.co.uk/
Phone number
01303 762565

Little Rock

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Bottomless Brunch

Popular dishes

Seafood Platter

Seared Local Scallops

Rocksalt Fish Soup

Menu

What 742 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Little Rock restaurant rated?

Is Little Rock currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Additional information