Cleeta - Bentonville

Love, love, love! All-around best experience for atmosphere and quality. If you are looking for sharables with friends, fabulous service, specialty cocktails, a superior wine experience (best list ever! you have to try Bar Cleeta. I'm a wine girl and it's one of the only places in town where I will venture out for a cocktail. Also, if you like oysters you know it's all about location and the shuck : . I've never been disappointed and can always count on Bar Cleeta to deliver the best oysters in Bentonville. Each dish is a surprise on a plate. Always beautiful and absolutely delicious. The menu changes seasonally and the staff is always there to impress through their knowledge of ingredients and the perfect pairing. Hands down best service and food in Northwest Arkansas.

I will have to say the delicious raw oysters with a mignonette was my fave! The beet risotto came in second but truly there wasn?t a bad thing on the menu! They have an extraordinary wine list and the cocktails were not bad either. My only constructive criticism would be to ease off the vinegar salt run on the potatoes with the octopus, other than that, not much else to say. A great place to share a bunch of small nibbles with chic atmosphere.

My husband and I seldom make time to venture out for date nights like we should. He made reservations here, as it was highly recommended and it did not disappoint even in the slightest. The environment was cozy, intimate and inviting. It made for a really great dinner experience to feel like we were in the comfort of just ourselves. Very romantic. I really appreciated that we didn?t feel on top of the other tables. A great dining experience allows for that. Our server Samantha, was so accommodating in helping suggest drinks, appetizers, and entrees. Not knowing how to pair our small plates, she spent time answering any and all questions on what was what, and then gave her own honest recommendations of what pairs well together. Which was really appreciated to feel guided. The food was delicious. It was unique and flavorsome. My husband and I left very full. It was a wonderful experience. I think quality local sourcing allows for a fair price. I personally really respect when local businesses source locally, and I think the price was very reasonable based on such quality food, quality flavor, and quality service.

Excellent customer service from our server! Very good drinks and vibe in Bentonville, Arkansas with shared plate dining. Our favorite dishes were the Spanish octopus and crispy bacon. We love that this spot was opened by a husband-and-wife team and an Arkansas native. This was our first trip to Bentonville and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality flavors!

Bar Cleeta is my partner and I?s go to for our anniversaries. It is centrally located. Privately owned and efficiently operated. The space itself is warm and rarely crowded. Each dish is obviously made with skilled intent and the menu has changed each time we have gone. Small plates here, so you get to try many things and experiment with pairings from a fabulous wine selection. The owners are very sweet. This is an experience for any special occasion.