This Arkansas Restaurant Was Named One Of The Best In The Us

We Arkansasans know that there are some great restaurants in the Natural State. And now, it looks like the rest of the world is catching on, as the iconic Arkansas restaurant, Jones’ Bar-B-Q Diner, was just named one of the best restaurants in the U.S.

Jones’ Bar-B-Q Diner in Marianna is famous for several reasons.

google.com One of which is its mouthwatering grub, of course.

But its most recent accolade comes from the New York Times.

Jacob Loeb/Google The publication included the laidback bar-b-q joint in its 2021 edition of The Restaurant List.

A pretty big deal, the list is comprised of just 50 restaurants.

charliespr/TripAdvisor What’s more, Jones’ Bar-B-Q Diner is the only Arkansas restaurant to make the list.

Worthy of the recognition, the eatery has withstood the test of time, which is impressive on its own, but even more so when you learn that in early 2021, it caught fire and was severely damaged.

Michael/Google The fire was somewhat of a blessing in disguise, though. Loyal customers from around the nation donated tens of thousands of dollars to help fund the rebuild.

The restaurant’s success and popularity all come down to one thing – the food!

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Jones’ Bar-B-Q Diner is known for its pulled pork, which is sold by the pound or as a Wonder bread sandwich.

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It’s also known for its comfy, frill-free setting and friendly service, making it easy to see why patrons feel like family.

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Ready to visit this iconic diner? For more info, call Jones’ Bar-B-Q Diner at (870) 295-3807. You can also visit the diner’s Facebook page.

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One of which is its mouthwatering grub, of course.

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The publication included the laidback bar-b-q joint in its 2021 edition of The Restaurant List.

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What’s more, Jones’ Bar-B-Q Diner is the only Arkansas restaurant to make the list.

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The fire was somewhat of a blessing in disguise, though. Loyal customers from around the nation donated tens of thousands of dollars to help fund the rebuild.

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So, did you know about this legendary BBQ joint? Ever dined at Jones’ Bar-B-Q Diner in Arkansas? If so, what’d you think? Tell us!

This isn’t the only Arkansas restaurant with a widespread reputation. Click here to read about another.

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Address: Jones Bar-B-Q Diner, 219 W Louisiana St, Marianna, AR 72360, USA