The Bugler

Name: The Bugler
Address: 2705 Central Avenue, Hot Springs, AR, United States, 71901-7515
Telephone: (501) 363-4790
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

511 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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The Bugler, overlooking Oaklawn's legendary racetrack, offers an array of culinary creations including Lobster Mac and Cheese, Fire and Ice Seafood Tower, Chilean Sea Bass and much more. Featuring handcrafted cocktails and wines from around the world. The Bugler staff looks forward to serving you.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(501) 363-4790
Website
https://www.oaklawn.com/dining/the-bugler-restaurant/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ken Bredeson

Location
2705 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71901-7515
Neighborhood
Hot Springs
Cross street
Golf Links & Central Ave.
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fried Green Tomatoes$14.00
Cornmeal crust, pimento creamed feta, smoked bacon and white balsamic glazed scallion curls
Fried Calamari$16.00
Pickled pepper vinaigrette and marinara
Lamb Meatballs$16.00
Tzatziki sauce, Yuzu cucumber and grilled ciabatta
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Jumbo prawns, cocktail sauce and grilled lemon
Crab Cakes$21.00
Jumbo lump crab, tarragon remoulade and sweet corn relish
Charcuterie
Three meats, four cheeses and accoutrements
- (2)$21.00
- (4)$27.00
Lobster Mac & Cheese$29.00
Orecchiette, four cheeses mornay and lobster butter breadcrumbs
Fire & Ice Seafood Tower
Scallops, mussels and clams on a sizzling tray. Six jumbo shrimp, six Gulf oysters and accoutrements
- MP
Oysters on the Half Shell
- 1/2 Dozen$18.00
- Dozen$32.00

Soups & Salads

French Onion$9.00
Lobster Bisque$16.00
House Salad$9.00
Iceberg and romaine lettuce, Campari tomatoes, cucumbers, grilled cheese croutons and house dressing
Iceberg Wedge$12.00
Maytag blue cheese, bacon, vine-ripened tomatoes and smoked cornbread crumbles
Caesar Salad$13.00
Artisan baby romaine, shaved parmesan, Bugler Caesar dressing, crispy anchovies and grilled flatbread
Caprese$15.00
Olive oil, aged balsamic, basil and vine-ripened tomatoes

Pasta

Ricotta Herb Tortellini & Lamb Meatballs$26.00
Spicy Moroccan lamb meatballs, roasted tomato sauce, shaved Parmigiano Reggiano, lavender thyme and cured egg yolk
Pappardelle with Braised Wagyu Beef$33.00
Braised Wagyu beef, pappardelle, pomodoro sauce, citrus sour cream and grilled ciabatta

Entrées

The Bugler Burger$21.00
Ground Wagyu beef, horseradish bbq, white cheddar and pickled onion straws on a brioche bun. Served with seasoned steak cut fries
Mushroom Risotto$26.00
Risotto, assorted mushrooms, shaved Parmesan Reggiano and fine herbs
Seared Chicken Breast$31.00
Chicken breast, roasted chicken jus and mashed potatoes
Shrimp & Grits$32.00
Jumbo shrimp, cured pork belly, grits, roasted garlic, poblanos and fried eggs
Smoked Double Bone Pork Chop$41.00
Jack Daniels honey-glazed pork chop, grilled broccolini and smoked cornbread dressing
Chilean Sea Bass$46.00
Miso-marinated Chilean sea bass, shiitake soy glaze, braised bok choy, jasmine rice and scallion curls

Add-Ons

Shrimp$15.00
Lobster Tail
- MP

Steaks

Bugler steak sauce, béarnaise sauce or cognac cracked pepper sauce

Filet
- 6 oz.$41.00
- 8 oz.$46.00
NY Strip$46.00
Ribeye$52.00

Sides

Grilled Broccolini$8.00
Grilled Vegetables$8.00
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Sweet Potato$9.00
Baked Potato$9.00
Creamed Spinach$9.00
Four Cheese Mac$9.00
Sweet & Smoky Creamed Corn$9.00
Sautéed Mushrooms$10.00
Truffle Fries$10.00
Mushroom Risotto$11.00

What 511 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Little Rock
Notable Wine List
Little Rock
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Great for Lunch
Little Rock / Central Arkansas
Notable Wine List
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Romantic
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was good. Cool view of track.
TD
TerriD
Memphis/West TN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, atmosphere and presentation are fantastic! And the food was phenomenal. 10/10 would absolutely recommend.
AP
AnneP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was absolutely amazing! The view of the race track was a nice touch! I cannot wait to return and try another fantastic dish.
TB
TomB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had a great meal. We enjoyed great service. We will definitely return.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved the food. Must have an excellent chef
S
Sissy71
Mississippi
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone was very nice and friendly. The food was excellent. The crème brûlée was the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommend.
M
Muffy
Shreveport
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional wine, food and service. My Chilean Sea Bass and my husbands Filet were done to perfection and we enjoyed every bite. And then we were surprised with a dessert of Cheesecake compliments of the restaurant with a Happy Anniversary wish as we were celebrating our 61st anniversary. It was a great and memorable evening.
MC
MelissaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner a the Bugler was a perfect ending to a long day of driving in from Waco. Rebecca was attentive, food was cooked to perfection. Margarita was delicious. Excellent experience. Would recommend.
JT
JanaT
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience3
Salad looked and tasted like something anyone could make. The risotto with mushrooms was not eatable to me. And, the chicken dish was dry and tough! Our drinks were delicious!
S
Steinberg
Baltimore
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall3food2service2ambience5
Sarah and the Racetrack view made our experience pleasant. Rebakah was polite but not really attention to detail. She never offered us dessert. Most importantly, the manager NEVER came to our table to greet or converse with us the entire time, he just walked around and avoided us. The cinnamon buns were the only flavorful dish but everything else was super bland.
TK
TessaK
Little Rock
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Sea bass was delicious. The salad and meatballs were ok. It was a little pricey for what you get. We loved the view!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Omaha
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Early Mother’s Day dinner for my wife. We were also able to see live horse racing while sitting at our dinner table. Very exciting!
KW
KristinW
Fayetteville
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience overall Excellent. Wait staff was top notch, food very good. My friend and I were a bit shocked at the special price we thought somewhat overpriced however our fault for not asking, I usually do. Otherwise would highly recommend.
JW
JamesW
Exclusive
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great as always and Ashley was our outstanding server. I like the way repeat customers are taken care of and the staff has our dining preferences stored in their computer.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Waitress was awesome!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful restaurant with delicious food and wonderful service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic service
KG
KimberlyG
Fayetteville
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food3service5ambience1
The noise level was off the chart LOUD! Our table of 3 couldn’t even hear each other to have a conversation! The party of 12 were loud but the acoustics are terrible! I won’t pay that kind of money for a meal at this restaurant again
OT
OpenTable Diner
Little Rock
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall2food5service3ambience1
My wife and I were on a rare date without the kids. The food was good and I felt like it was priced right for what we ordered. The restaurant was new and clean. Ambiance was terrible. We were seated in the back room. There was also a large group that had several very intoxicated individuals. They yelled the entire time we were there. F-bomb this, F-bomb that…cussing at their waiter. The echo was unreal. It was like high school gym at the state championship game yelling. Everyone wants to have a good time when they go out to dinner, it sucks that their good time ruined ours and the other table in the same room. My wife and I were not even able to have a conversation because of the noise.
SR
SamanthaR
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience2
The food wasn’t great for the price. The service was great and it was clean.
VW
VickeyW
Oklahoma City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Service was poor- waiter seemed overwhelmed and could not keep up with all his tables. Had to service our own water refills. Noise level very loud. Food : shrimp & grits very sweet and Grits no seasoning. Pasta dish: pasta was tough as well as beef.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience, highly recommend when visiting oaklawn or even staying at the hotel! Staff was very nice and attentive. I highly recommend Jeremy as a sever. Did a wonderful job !!
TK
ThomasK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Bugler kindly moved up our reservation to please us. The service was excellent. Prices fair. We will be back.
FW
FoodieWannaBe
Little Rock
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Family in town & we had a large group. Made reservations well in advance. Seated in the back room with another even larger group. The noise level was deafening. I’m sure for them as well. Overall restaurant acoustics seem pretty loud. Starters were great, promptly served. Wine, beer & cocktail selection very nice. Always heard bone-in chop was good & waitress indicated a favorite & top seller. Mouthwatering presentation, but this one brined too long & meat was mushy. The salt breaks down the meat if left in too long. Other entrees very good with no complaints; sea bass, steak, shrimp & grits, pasta. Personal opinion, a la cart, somewhat pretentious & typically overpriced. For the entree prices, a side or two of smaller portions could be included. We’ve been numerous times & will be back.
TO
TOandPP
Indiana
404 reviews
vip
4.0
404 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
After reading negative reviews, we were hesitant to book The Bugler, but our food was great, service by Page was excellent, and the view was spectacular! We will be back!
DD
DonnaD
Memphis/West TN
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful dining experience at The Bugler! The staff is very personable from the moment yoy are greeted by the hostess Sarah, to some of our favorite waitresses and waiter Cassie, Paige and Keaton. Always making sure we have a great dining experience!
JB
JackB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good and service were excellent. A bit pricey but overall experience was excellent.
L
Lori
Fayetteville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I agree dinner at The Bugler was a highlight of our visit. Food was delicious (especially fried green tomatoes, lobster bisque, french onion soup, Wagyu burger), nice selection of wines by the glass, great view of the racetrack, service was professional and pleasant but not rushed allowing us to relax and enjoy the experience. We'll be back!
RT
RickT
Little Rock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Very handy inside the hotel.
GT
GeorgeT
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall2food5service1ambience3
We had the Fire and Ice Seafood Tower that was excellent. A little pricey $150. Service was poor. Sat for 15 minutes and then got up and requested service from Hostess. Only five tables of patrons.
AH
ArnoldH
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Easter Brunch
BT
BrianTD
Houston
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Everything was great except the lamb meatballs had too much spice. Curry? Other than that everything was great and Jeremy did a great job serving us.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I had an afternoon without the kids so we went to Oaklawn and then had a wonderful dinner at The Bugler
JW
JamesW
Exclusive
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Most outstanding service from Ashley. We are repeat diners at The Bugler and Ashley has served us both times. She is an excellent person and a pleasure to deal with and talk to. Her service is both efficient and welcoming.
AS
AmandaS
Fayetteville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was amazing - we had the crab cakes, mushroom risotto, halibut special and steak. Everything was delicious and flavorful, and we will definitely be back. The only room for improvement is just that it was a bit loud - not overly so, and certainly not enough to keep us from coming back. Loved it overall and the service was great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 15, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent service and food was very good. The crabcakes were excellent. The cheescake & creme brulee are excellent desert choices. We enjoyed the atmosphere and our waitress Ashley was great!!
MM
MrMango
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lobster bisque, Chocolate Martinis, and complimentary Happy Birthday Cheesecake... WOW! The Bugler was everything and some...AGAIN! We can't wait until our next trip!!
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Allycat
Mississippi
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good service was great. Would highly recommend
FF
FredF
Louisville
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Heather bartender was excellent as was our server
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was amazing! Including our server Jeremy!!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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The Bugler is rated 4.5 stars by 511 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 26, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

2705 Central Avenue Hot Springs, AR 71901-7515

Additional information

Cross street
Golf Links & Central Ave.
Neighborhood
Hot Springs
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Cuisines
American, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ken Bredeson
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.oaklawn.com/dining/the-bugler-restaurant/
Phone number
(501) 363-4790

The Bugler

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Additional information

Chilean Sea Bass

Filet

Lobster Bisque

Starters

Fried Green Tomatoes$14.00

Fried Calamari$16.00

Lamb Meatballs$16.00

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Crab Cakes$21.00

Charcuterie

Lobster Mac & Cheese$29.00

Fire & Ice Seafood Tower

Oysters on the Half Shell

Soups & Salads

French Onion$9.00

Lobster Bisque$16.00

House Salad$9.00

Iceberg Wedge$12.00

Caesar Salad$13.00

Caprese$15.00

Pasta

Ricotta Herb Tortellini & Lamb Meatballs$26.00

Pappardelle with Braised Wagyu Beef$33.00

Entrées

The Bugler Burger$21.00

Mushroom Risotto$26.00

Seared Chicken Breast$31.00

Shrimp & Grits$32.00

Smoked Double Bone Pork Chop$41.00

Chilean Sea Bass$46.00

Add-Ons

Shrimp$15.00

Lobster Tail

Steaks

Filet

NY Strip$46.00

Ribeye$52.00

Sides

Grilled Broccolini$8.00

Grilled Vegetables$8.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Sweet Potato$9.00

Baked Potato$9.00

Creamed Spinach$9.00

Four Cheese Mac$9.00

Sweet & Smoky Creamed Corn$9.00

Sautéed Mushrooms$10.00

Truffle Fries$10.00

Mushroom Risotto$11.00

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