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Queen Wilhelmina Restaurant in Mena, AR, is a hidden gem that impresses visitors with its delightful dishes and vibrant atmosphere. Reviewers consistently rave about the portion sizes, noting that the servings are enormous and perfectly priced. Winston Rogers highlighted the "yummy" food and the efficient service from their waitress, Trina, emphasizing the restaurant's clean and beautiful environment.
The menu features standout items, including perfectly crispy catfish and hand-battered portobello mushrooms, which David Gunn found to be “delicious.” Meanwhile, dot smith appreciated the breathtaking views and reported that the shrimp can be expertly prepared either fried or grilled, reaffirming the staff's helpfulness.
Additionally, Lauren G's experience underscores the restaurant's commitment to homey comfort with dishes like perfectly seasoned chicken tenders and decadent chocolate pie. Although one review noted that the mashed potatoes fell short, the overall quality and freshness of the food still shine through. With friendly waitstaff and a welcoming vibe, Queen Wilhelmina Restaurant seems to have mastered the art of good dining—serving up meals that not only satisfy hunger but also invite customers to return for more.
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Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
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- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Queen Wilhelmina Restaurant
Review highlights
Based on 112 reviewsQueen Wilhelmina Restaurant in Mena, AR is consistently praised for its generous portion sizes, flavorful and well-prepared dishes, and a clean, attractive atmosphere. The menu includes standout items such as crispy catfish, hand-battered fried mushrooms, and expertly seasoned chicken tenders, with many customers noting the freshness and quality of the ingredients. Service is generally friendly, attentive, and welcoming, contributing to a warm dining experience, though a few reviews mention occasional slower service. Additional features like a gift shop and scenic views enhance the overall visit. Reasonable pricing and a cozy environment make it a favored choice for both locals and visitors seeking hearty, satisfying meals in a charming setting.
Food was yummy! Price was great for the portion size (they are huge). Our waitress, Trina, was great! Only waited about 10 minutes for our meal after ordering. Clean and beautiful atmosphere.
We enjoyed a great dinner! Everything was delicious. The catfish is perfect, crispy and not greasy. We had some hand-battered sliced and fried portobello mushrooms that were delicious. Our server was polite and helpful. We will definitely come back!
Views are breathtaking. The food was excellent and reasonably priced. The waiter was very helpful in deciding if I wanted my shrimp fried or grilled. My pictures didn't turn out so no good pics. The whole place is Very clean. There is a gift shop with lots of items.
Really great place for food if you wanted something to eat in the area. Service is a bit slow but the food makes up for it. They had a limited menu today and a buffet. You need some kind of membership (that's free at the hotel front desk) to order alcohol. Both the buffet and menu items were good. Peach cobbler is wonderful.
Waitstaff is friendly and kind. I had several meals here over a few days and had the same two servers who made me feel like family. The food is very good overall, but they do some things incredibly well. The chicken tenders are seasoned to perfection and hand breaded, the meatballs are hand made and soft and rich, the salads are fresh and crisp, the hand made chips are crunchy and delicious, the pancakes are huge and fluffy, and the amount of bacon you get in an order is crazy. I also had very good freshly made oatmeal, and the eggs are freshly made to order. I had a fantastic slice of chocolate pie as well. All portions are huge, so I was able to make a second meal out of a couple of my orders. One note - skip the mashed potatoes. That was the only thing I ordered that I did not like.
First, the wait staff were pleasant and made me feel like they were happy I was there. The service was prompt and thorough. Nice place to stop by and spend some time. The views are wonderful. I had the Roast Beef, which was quite possibly the best I've had. The mashed potatoes and gravy were very nice. The side salad was good but there was a bit of iffy lettuce.
Out for a Sunday drive and decided to stop in. We will be back again! The restaurant is situated inside the lodge with wonderful views from almost every table. Our waiter was great. We started with homemade chicken n dumplings. Excellent and definitely made from scratch. I got the Reuben and hubs got the Chicken Sandwich with their homemade potato chips. The Reuben was fantastic, and I loved how they cut up the corned beef so I wasn't fighting my sandwich to get a bite without pulling out the meat. Taste was wonderful. I wish I opted for the chips and ended up eating half of hubs'. He loved the chicken sandwich. Dessert was made-in-house cobbler a la mode: he got peach and I got blueberry. We had coffee with dessert. It was fantastic from beginning to end. Highly recommend for a relaxing drive and a great meal.
Great food with spectacular views. It is worth the trip. Next time we want to stay at the lodge and spend some time on the trails. The restaurant was very good. I tried the Roast Beef and it was very tender. Our table also tried the Chicken Tenders, Chicken Fried Steak, and Grilled Chicken. It was all very good! I also highly recommend their salad with ranch, the dressing was amazing. I will say, nothing was better than the fresh dinner rolls---they literally melt in your mouth. Stop by and give them a try!
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- Monday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Tuesday (Today) 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Wednesday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Thursday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Friday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Saturday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
- Sunday 07:00 AM - 09:00 PM
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