Dining, Drinks & Downtown Fayetteville; Your SoNA experience can begin long before the first note.
Contemporary Global Cuisine • Upscale Dining
For the adventurous diner, Atlas offers contemporary global cuisine with seasonal ingredients and modern techniques. Located downtown on North Block Avenue, it is a terrific option for a celebratory evening.
Inside the Music Tip: For the adventurous listener—and adventurous eater.
Bordinos Restaurant & Wine Bar
New American • French & Italian Influences • Wine
For a Special Concert Night
A wonderful choice when you want your SoNA concert to feel like a special occasion. Bordinos offers refined New American cuisine with French and Italian influences alongside an extensive wine and cocktail program.
Inside the Music Tip: Perfect for a date night, anniversary, celebration—or simply making your concert night feel like an occasion.
Latin American • Creative • Downtown
Located on North Block Avenue, Calle Latin Cuisine is another excellent option for patrons who want to explore Fayetteville's Latin culinary scene. The City of Fayetteville currently lists Calle among its downtown participating restaurants.
Inside the Music Tip: Bring your appetite for something beyond the ordinary.
Steaks • Delta-Style Hot Tamales • Fayetteville Tradition
For a Fayetteville Classic
A Fayetteville institution, Doe's is known for oversized steaks and Mississippi Delta-style hot tamales. Its Dickson Street location puts you just a short walk from Walton Arts Center.
Inside the Music Tip: Come hungry—and give yourself plenty of time to enjoy dinner before the concert.
American • Burgers • Bar & Grill
For Something Relaxed
Located right on Dickson Street, Farrell's offers a casual atmosphere, burgers, sandwiches, wings, and drinks. Its location makes it convenient for patrons who want a relaxed meal before the concert.
Inside the Music Tip: Easy, casual, and right in the middle of the action.
Craft Cocktails • Wine • Historic Fayetteville
For Drinks Before or After the Music
Located near the downtown square in the former Guisinger Music House, The Guisinger offers an intimate cocktail experience with an art-deco-inspired atmosphere.
Inside the Music Tip: The perfect place to continue the conversation after the final note.
Creative Grilled Cheese • Soups • Casual Dining
For a Casual Night
Who says concert night has to mean fine dining? Hammontree's is a Fayetteville favorite known for taking grilled cheese far beyond the ordinary. It's a particularly good option for families, groups, or patrons looking for something casual before the concert.
Inside the Music Tip: Comfort food before culture. We approve.
Burgers • American Favorites • Cocktails
Hidden beneath the historic Fayetteville Square, Hugo's has been a Fayetteville favorite since 1977. Its eclectic menu, burgers, full bar, and distinctive underground atmosphere make it a fun choice for patrons looking for something quintessentially Fayetteville.
Inside the Music Tip: A Fayetteville classic with a little mystery beneath the surface.
Burgers • Bar & Grill • Live Music
For a livelier pre- or post-concert atmosphere, JJ's Grill offers burgers, wings, drinks, and frequent live music right on Dickson Street.
Inside the Music Tip: If you want your evening to keep going after the orchestra stops playing.
Sushi • Ramen • Japanese Cuisine
For Something Different
For patrons craving something beyond traditional pre-concert fare, Kai offers sushi, ramen, bentos, and a lively atmosphere right on Dickson Street. It's one of the most convenient options for a quick dinner before the concert.
Inside the Music Tip: When your concert companion says, “Let's do something different tonight.”
Chicago-Style Pizza • Pizza • Bar
For a relaxed group dinner, Marley's offers Chicago-style pizza and a lively bar atmosphere on Dickson Street. It also offers gluten-free pizza options, making it a useful choice for groups with different dietary needs.
Inside the Music Tip: Pizza, friends, and a night at the symphony—sounds like a pretty good combination.
Toasted Sandwiches • Salads • Pizza • Casual
Located directly on Dickson Street, Pickleman's is an easy, casual option for patrons who want something quick and convenient before the concert. Their menu includes toasted sandwiches, salads, soups, and pizzas, and the restaurant is positioned right across from Walton Arts Center.
Inside the Music Tip: Perfect when you want to grab a bite and get to your seat without making dinner a two-hour affair.
The Pink Elephant Social House
Wine • Charcuterie • Cocktails
For Wine, Small Plates & Conversation
A social downtown destination centered around wine, charcuterie, and gathering with friends. This is a particularly nice option for a group of concertgoers looking for somewhere relaxed before or after the performance.
Inside the Music Tip: Bring your favorite people, raise a glass, and talk about what you just heard.
Korean • Korean Street Food • Casual
Located farther west on Dickson Street, Spoon Fusion offers Korean dishes alongside Korean street-food favorites, including K-Dogs and egg toast.
Inside the Music Tip: For a casual, flavorful adventure before the music.
Nuevo Latino • Central & South American Influences
Rolando's brings vibrant Latin American flavors to downtown Fayetteville, combining Central and South American influences with a creative atmosphere. Its downtown location makes it particularly convenient for a pre- or post-concert meal.
Inside the Music Tip: A little adventurous, a lot flavorful.
Chef-Driven American • Wine • Cocktails
Theo's offers an elevated dining experience just off Dickson Street, with contemporary American cuisine, an impressive wine selection, and a cocktail-focused lounge. It's an excellent choice for patrons looking for dinner and drinks before the concert.
Inside the Music Tip: Dinner, cocktails, conversation—and then great music.
Craft Cocktails • Whiskey • Intimate Atmosphere
Tucked into a former bank vault near the Fayetteville Square, Vault offers an intimate cocktail experience and an extensive selection of spirits.
Inside the Music Tip: For the patron who appreciates a beautifully crafted cocktail almost as much as a beautifully crafted symphony.
Italian • Wine • Fine Dining
Located just off the historic downtown square, Vetro 1925 offers an elegant Italian dining experience with a strong wine program. It's particularly well suited for a special occasion or a leisurely dinner before the concert.
Inside the Music Tip: A little Italian elegance before an evening of orchestral music.
Great Tips: Your Concert Night, Your Way
The Date Night
Bordinos → SoNA → Cocktails at The Guisinger
An elegant dinner, beautiful music, and a drink afterward.
The Fayetteville Classic
Doe's → SoNA → Downtown Fayetteville
Steak and hot tamales followed by an evening with the orchestra.
The Flavor Adventure
Rolando's → SoNA → Drinks Downtown
Bold flavors followed by bold music.
The Casual Night Out
Hammontree's → SoNA → Dickson Street
Great food, great music, no need to dress things up.
The Friends' Night
Atlas or Theo's → SoNA → Wine or Cocktails
Dinner with friends, a concert, and plenty to talk about afterward.
The Family Night
Marley's or Pickleman's → SoNA → Walton Arts Center
An easygoing dinner that works for the whole family before the concert.
Concert Night Tip
Downtown Fayetteville can be especially busy on performance nights. We recommend making dinner reservations when possible and allowing extra time for parking and walking to Walton Arts Center.
And don't forget to arrive early! Give yourself time to find your seats, visit the lobby, and settle in before the music begins.
After all, the evening begins before the first note.