Some HSV Area Restaurants Resume Limited Dine-in Service on 5-11

A press release from Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that limited dine-in restaurant service may resume May 11, 2020

“Restaurants in Arkansas may resume limited dine-in service on May 11 under Phase 1 guidelines that require daily health screening of staff, use of face masks and gloves, and strict social distancing, Governor Hutchinson announced at his daily press briefing today.

“‘Based on current data that shows we have slowed the spread of COVID-19, we have decided it is safe to resume dine-in restaurant service with some common-sense limits,’ Governor Hutchinson said. ‘This is a significant but cautious step on the path back to normalcy. We will monitor the success of this step, and move to Phase 2 as quickly as we safely can.'”

“The restrictions on dine-in service under this directive include:

Phase 1

Restaurants must limit number of customers to one-third of total capacity.
Tables must be ten feet apart so that diners will be seated six feet away from diners at other tables.
Each employee who directly interacts with patrons must wear a face mask that completely covers nose and mouth. Kitchen staff and others are encouraged to wear a mask.
Each employee must wear gloves. Gloves should be changed between each customer, customer group, or task.
Management must conduct a daily health screening of all employees before they enter the restaurant. An employee with a cough, sore throat, fever, or shortness of breath must not enter the restaurant.
Patrons must wear a face covering until the food or drink is served.
Salad bars, buffets, and other self-serve features will remain closed.
Groups must be 10 or fewer customers.
Tables, chairs, salt/pepper shakers, condiment containers, and napkin holders will be cleaned and disinfected after each customer.
Bars and entertainment operations (such as live music, in-seat gaming devices, or arcades) are prohibited.
Normal service of alcohol within the restaurant seating area is allowed.
Restrooms should be disinfected frequently.
Service may be declined to patrons not wearing masks.

“These Phase 1 restrictions will remain in place until Secretary of Health Dr. Nate Smith determines that they may be relaxed or discontinued.”

HSV Area Restaurants (only some are offering dine-in)

Listed below are the area restaurants that are offering take out and their telephone numbers. Some of these restaurants are opening for dine-in service but many of them are not. All area restaurants will be following the proper protocol required by the Governor’s directive. Please click on the red links to find out more information about specific restaurants, including menus, locations, etc. If you know of additional area restaurants to add to the list, please post them in the comment section and we will add them to the list.