Perhaps you’ve heard of the Mud Street Cafe, an eatery in Eureka Springs with an underground spring flowing inside it. But have you heard of the Grotto Wood-Fired Grill and Wine Cave? It’s a gorgeous Arkansas restaurant that’s partially nestled underground beside a natural grotto with a continuously flowing spring. And if you asked me, this Eureka Springs underground restaurant will be the most unique dining experience you’ll ever have. Come with me to savor the menu selections and bask in the pretty ambiance of Grotto Wood-Fired Grill.

Located at 10 Center Street in the heart of historic downtown Eureka Springs is Grotto Wood-Fired Grill and Wine Cave.

It’s an award-winning fine dining restaurant offering its guests the most sensory explosive dining experience.

The eatery is open from Wednesday to Monday serving dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

In order to have the best time, we recommend that you call to make reservations.

The unique experience begins as you step inside the dining area. You’ll be impressed with the elegant decor and the intimate setting.

The dimly lit dining room with the exposed stone walls will feel warm and inviting.

But as you venture underground, you’ll be even more captivated by the ambiance. You’ll be in full view of the grotto as well as the spring that runs through it.

Along with the cave and spring, the dark wood finishes give the underground dining space a more intimate feel. Making it the perfect venue for a date night or an anniversary dinner.

The restaurant boasts serving top quality ingredients cooked over a wood fired grill. And it’s guaranteed that you’ll enjoy another sensory explosion as you smell the divine aromas from the kitchen.

As a fine dining restaurant, the Grotto offers American-inspired fare like smoked duck, grilled pork, and wood-fired salmon. And of course, you can find multiple steak offerings.

They include a filet mignon, sirloin, and boneless ribeye. There are also small plate offerings that include bone marrow, shrimp selections, sliders, and more.

All the ingredients are carefully sourced, and the food is bursting with bold flavors and cooked to the highest of perfection.

While you enjoy your meal, you'll want to pair it with a glass of wine or a mixed cocktail from the mixologist.

By now, you’ve been fully immersed into this unique dining venue, but don’t forget to save room for dessert. It’s the perfect ending to this sensory experience.

So, the next time you’re in the mood for an intimate evening inside an enchanting underground restaurant, make reservations at the Grotto. You’ll quickly agree that it’s unlike any place you’ve ever eaten in Arkansas.

Wanna see more of the best restaurants in Eureka Springs? Check out this YouTube video by Northwest Arkansas Travel Guide. And guess what? Grotto Wood-Fired Grill made the list!

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Have you ever been to this Eureka Springs underground restaurant? If so, did you enjoy the unique dining experience? Tell us about it in the comments below. And don’t forget to make reservations on the Grotto Wood-Fired Grill website and follow Grotto Wood-Fired Grill on Facebook for updates and specials.

Also, you can read our article to learn more about the unique town of Eureka Springs or check out our recommendations for some cool things to do in this charming Arkansas town.