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Ed Walker's Drive-In & Restaurant is a beloved Fast food restaurant, French restaurant, and Hamburger restaurant located in the heart of Fort Smith, AR. Conveniently situated at 1500 Towson Ave, we offer a unique dining experience that combines classic drive-in charm with modern flavors. Our menu features a range of mouth-watering options, from juicy burgers to crispy fries, and sweet treats to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, our friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make us the perfect spot for families, couples, and friends alike. At Ed Walker's Drive-In & Restaurant, we're dedicated to serving up delicious food, exceptional service, and unforgettable memories. Come visit us today and taste the difference for yourself!

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Chris H
Chris H -Local Guide
4 years ago
Ed Walkers Drive-In & Restaurant is a blast from the past. It's a locally owned business and we need to support them right now. The service is right on point. These girls work hard to assure your dining experience is a pleasurable one. The food...Read More
Nicole Hood
Nicole Hood -Local Guide
6 months ago
Fun old school drive-in in Ft Smith. Definitely a must try and was recommended to us by the locals. You can get takeout, eat outside, or they have a surprisingly large inside area to eat with many tables and booths. Inside you seat yourself, and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Terry Bowler
Terry Bowler -Local Guide
3 months ago
Outstanding!! Having never been to Ft Smith this place came highly recommended. Especially for the French Dip and that's exactly what I got!My wife chose the Open Faced Chili Cheese Burger w/Curly Fries. My step sin chose the Hot Chicken Sandwich w/Tots.I would...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson -Local Guide
3 months ago
I was visiting Ft Smith to do some antique shopping when I noticed this restaurant that was next door had a full parking lot. I have this rule that if a local restaurant is packed, I need to check it out.The diner has this 50’s...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Tizzy McTizzle
Tizzy McTizzle -Local Guide
6 years ago
Always an awesome experience!Delicious food, great employees, & amazing atmosphere. Don't worry about parking, they have a huge parking lot. Don't want to go in? Pull up and flash your lights for a car hop to come out to take your order. I recommend this...Read More
LEANNA MILLER
LEANNA MILLER -Local Guide
6 months ago
Best restaurant for travelers with small children in Fort Smith, Arkansas. We came here on a Thursday night at 7:00 with tickets to ride the Arkansas & Missouri Railroad from Van Buren the next morning. Our meal was hot, fast, and extremely friendly. Like another...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Alberto Gonzalez
Alberto Gonzalez -Local Guide
10 months ago
Locally recommended to me. I had the Reuben and will be going back when I go back to Arkansas. Only place in the United States where you can get a drive in beer.The bread in the Reuben was amazing, not dry and not soggy.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Brandi
Brandi -Local Guide
8 months ago
Best burgers you will have! Jen was our server who always had a smile and making sure we were taken care of!Parking: Plenty of parking lot spaces to park atWheelchair accessibility: Have to step up at the door, the aisles were small bathrooms are super...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Jen J
Jen J -Local Guide
11 months ago
This was a cool little stop on our road trip. Food was good (few GF options other than no bun). The vibe was very old school diner which was fun. Service was good other than the waitress knocking our glass of water over while delivering...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
stephen neale
stephen neale -Local Guide
6 months ago
What a little gem of a place. A proper American diner, it's an original diner dating back to 1943, and I can see why it's stood the test of time. There is a great sense of being back in time, and you can imagine what...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
T Lee
T Lee -Local Guide
a year ago
Good lunch option is how I would describe Ed Walkers. Nice and cool break from a hot work day. The girls are on their game, which helps when you are on time constraints. The wife and I stopped in today. She ordered the French Dip,...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Steven Holland
Steven Holland -Local Guide
a year ago
Great historical Diner. Service was fantastic, food was really tasty. We had jalapeño coins, (I wasn't a fan, but my wife loved them, cornmeal breading) and delicious, crunchy, salty spicy wings. I had a 1/2 lb burger and fries, she had a frito pie. The...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ken Byrd
Ken Byrd
4 years ago
I usually order a french dip when I'm here, but I decided to try the Reuben. It was the best Reuben I've had yet. Lots of meat. Great taste, mostly got the meat taste, and the dressing at times. The sour kraut tasted very good...Read More
Sandra Erwin
Sandra Erwin -Local Guide
6 years ago
Staff is always friendly and service quick. Ohh, and the food delicious.I seldom order desert after dinnee. Except for here. Such a wonderful selection.I've been eating here since I moved to Arkansas a few years ago but today I realized there's a razorback in...Read More
K Dodd
K Dodd -Local Guide
a year ago
This is such a cool diner. You can do drive in or dine-in, and they have great outdoor seating areas and a good beer selection. The food was AMAZING. It's not fancy, it's just high quality and super flavorful. Our server, Kat, was fantastic, too...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Shaun Neice
Shaun Neice -Local Guide
3 years ago
We just looked up restaurants near me and found this gem. Set up like an old school diner we sat down inside and ordered. Come to find out this is the oldest continually running diner/drive in in the state of Arkansas, also the only one...Read More
Shane J.
Shane J. -Local Guide
a year ago
Had a jumbo burger and onion rings, plus fried pickles, friend had the dipped beef.Fried items were good, on par, burger was nice and thick, better than average, friend said he made the right choice on the au jus and beef. If your friend...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Mr Comp
Mr Comp -Local Guide
6 years ago
This establishment has been serving great American food for years. Classic 50s decor with great burgers & fries. America.Try their jalapeno buttons, you can't just eat one.They also have a good selection of delicious desserts.And last but not least. They have a giant burger available...Read More
Nicholas Robbins
Nicholas Robbins -Local Guide
6 years ago
Famous for their French dip. A drive in and walk in place in fort Smith since 1943.Not much has changed so it's a blast from the past with eclectic razorback art and fried food.Also home to the 5 pound burger. Bring your friends and...Read More
Nycky Miller
Nycky Miller
9 months ago
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Faith Marie
Faith Marie -Local Guide
2 months ago
The service of this place is great! Love the atmosphere, and the easy ordering aspect. However, my honest opinion of the food is that it’s very bland! I was so excited to get a burger today, so we thought we’d give them a try. We...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Christen
Christen -Local Guide
a month ago
Oh my goodness! This place is so delicious! I got the Cheeseburger, and it was soooo good! Service was outstanding and the shakes where also good, tasted like actual real ice-cream! There was a picture frame of Toby Keith (I think) hanging up in one...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Koni Koenig
Koni Koenig
a month ago
My husband and I have driven by this restaurant several times, and finally yesterday we decided to stop by. WOW, we were beyond excited to pull up to an old-fashioned drive-in, like out of the 1950’s-1960’s. The ambiance was amazing, with TONS of...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Debbie Hays
Debbie Hays -Local Guide
a month ago
There was four of us total. 3 out of 4 enjoyed the taste of their food. I ordered no onions on my burger when I received my burger there was onions on it. I told the waiter there was onions on it. He said are...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 1/5
HARLEYALEXIZ DOMINQUINN
HARLEYALEXIZ DOMINQUINN -Local Guide
2 months ago
15 ⭐! This place is an 11 out of 10! I had roast beef 🍖 burger! Garlic bread for the buns, tender roast beef cooked to perfection, evenly seasoned mashed potatoes, gravy and fresh crunchy salad with a tall glass of Sweet Tea. My...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Joel Rossmaier
Joel Rossmaier -Local Guide
6 months ago
Great experience. Old-school drive-in converted to sit-down dining while maintaining a 50s or early 60s feel. Service was prompt and courteous. Comfort food at its best. We had the fried pickles as an appetizer. My cheeseburger was done to perfection. The onion rings were real...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Amber Joy
Amber Joy
8 months ago
We are a family of 7. Travelling crossed country we stopped here for our Arkansas dinner experience. This place was a 5 star for all of us. Burgers yum best ever. Chicken sandwich delicious. Me personally I cant eat red meat due to allergies and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
David Kovac
David Kovac -Local Guide
6 months ago
When you first drive up to this place you kind of think you know what to expect. Then you walk in and feel transformed back in time. The word Retro doesn't do it justice. From the life-size Elvis inside the door to the checkerboard floor...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Rachel Patterson
Rachel Patterson -Local Guide
6 months ago
Check out this local favorite and treat yourself to delicious fried mushrooms, fried pickles, sandwiches, juicy burgers, and a whole lot more! Good service and fun atmosphere. Open late.Kid-friendliness: Kid-friendly foods and fun atmosphere.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Joel Marlow
Joel Marlow
a year ago
I was looking for a faster sit-down place, and this was definitely that. The service was great as I was met with a smile, and was instantly seated and had my order taken within a couple minutes. The food was very good for the price....Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Brandi Ladmirault
Brandi Ladmirault
10 months ago
I actually really hate to leave this review because this is one of my favorite restaurants in Fort Smith. It always has been my whole life. But the last four times we went there our food has been wrong... The workers look dirty. There was...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 2/5Atmosphere: 5/5

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