DONS Southern Social

901 Central Ave, Hot Springs
(501) 359-3781

Recent Reviews

Meghan Martinez

My husband and I came here on our first night in Hot Springs. We had such a good experience!!! Our waitress, Maddie, was exceptional. Friendly, attentive, and informative when it came to questions we had on the menu. The food was phenomenal! We had the biscuits, KFC, and woo pig sooie - would highly recommend! The experience itself of being at a speakeasy was so much fun! We loved every minute of this experience!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Linda Hemphill

Lots of fun. Great atmosphere. Wonderful food and creative drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Catfish

Kristen Johnston

The vibe here is on point. The service was amazing. The food was really good, but extremely over priced.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Matthew Weitz

Really fun restaurant with a neat gimmick. Service was amazing. Food was good, but overpriced by at least half. Don't get the steak. Do get the duck.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Breast

Judy Foss

Great dinner! Loved how special/unique each dish was. Delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Salmon

Tambrey Kinley

This is an INCREDIBLE place to visit!! The speakeasy wasn't the only cool thing about it! The decor and atmosphere was electric and the staff was amazing. The food is some of the best I have ever eaten. The way the pastry chef made the window sill creation blew my mind. I highly recommend this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lauren Cassinger

The atmosphere and food were both superb! So much fun and a must for a date night! We had Comfy Duck and Silent G Night rabbit bolognese and it was delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Breast

Walter Bandy

My wife and I ate here during our wedding anniversary weekend and it was pretty great. The great atmosphere and service made the one bad thing barely noticeable. My hamburger was over cooked. I asked for medium rare and received medium well at best. Like I said, the atmosphere and service made everything worth the visit. I'd definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Mary M

Food was okay, but pricey and overall I was very disappointed in the experience. Tables were cramped and the atmosphere was not the chill, relaxed vibe you expect from a speakeasy. When I went a few months ago the staff was extremely welcoming and friendly. I don't remember her name but the manager with braids was wonderful and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Due to the service, we decided to give this place another chance. There must have been a change in staff because this experience was completely different. Service was slow, no one greeted us or came to check on us, and it felt almost like we were being rushed out. We weren't even offered a second round of drinks or dessert before we were given our ticket. The service and management were the only redeeming factor for us, we will not be back.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 1

Cecilia Wagoner

Food was smaller portions but was goodMust order appetizers if your are hungryPrices are high for what is servedAtmosphere is sorta sterile not what expected for a speak easy title !Almost cold atmosphere hereService left a lot to be desiredHave to mention no labels for bathroom not appreciated eitherSaw people having to ask staff repeatedly which one?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 2

Kayln Howell

I was very displeased with my service and the food. So much that I didn't leave the restaurant without getting sick off my dinner instantly.

Kevin K.

Great food and service. Love the entrance and mystique. My favorite old fashioned in Hot Springs.

Russell Kennedy

Excellent service. Excellent food. A must next time you visit Hot Springs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kevin Byrne

Found DONS just looking through the restaurants listed on Google Maps in the area we were staying. After reading the reviews, thought this would be a great place to dine. And we were not disappointed! Such an excellent experience - food, service and atmosphere. If nothing else, the sweet potato biscuits are worth the trip. I highly recommend dining here, and yes, do get reservations…that is part of the fun of it.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Breast

Sydney P.

Nice atmosphere! We didn't order drinks or dessert here as they were pretty expensive. My food was good but my boyfriend's burger was undercooked when it came out. Our waitress was very nice about everything and had it remade. It came back great. Overall, it was a nice experience.

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