Haven 55 - Pineville

? Best restaurant? is just the beginning to explain how great this place is. From phone call to get a reservation (yes, you want a reservation) and the funny and friendly host who answered the phone to the same excitement that greeted us at the door and during dinner, the entire employee experience was phenomenal. Our water and soda were never empty and the food service was great. Our selection of foods were the Ribeye, New York Strip, Chicken and Lachs options. Even the youngest gave 2 enthusiastic thumbs to the Cheeseburger. Overall, this was a first-class experience.

It just happened to drive around and find this little jewel. They were busy on Thursday, from what I hear, they're busy. The owner/cook has an excellent job that serves all our dishes beautifully and perfectly hot. The service was great and they took care of as many people as possible. I would recommend getting the market and seasonal specialities. Oh, and book.

This is a great little place to come and try. Let?s break down why the four stars. Service 5 Stars. Our server Kennedy was awesome. Friendly, informative, patient and bubbly. Thanks Kennedy , great job for us as first timers. Food 4 Stars. I had the shrimp pesto pasta. The flavor was solid but needed more salt and a little more basil bit it was good. Wife had the Haven 55 Chicken was also good but wished the chicken had been tenderized and marinated a bit with some of the portobello sauce to make it more flavorful. Potatoes were good but prettier than they were flavorful. Location and Ambiance 5 Stars. Beautiful view along the river with great history. Price 4 Stars. For the flavor and portion I thought it was 30% too high. Went with friends and the drive from Bentonville was fun. I would recommend it and definitely call ahead a couple days before to get reservations for the weekend.

It's difficult to determine what's more impressive at Haven 55: the food or the view. This restaurant, which used to be a mill years ago, overlooks the Elk River. The remnants of the old mill can still be seen, creating a stunning backdrop for your meal. The food is outstanding too. I highly recommend the truffle fries—just a heads up, the serving size is large enough to feed four people!

The atmosphere was wonderful, the service was excellent, and the food was fantastic!