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Thursday, April 17, 2008

Little Rock - Thursday - Day One

The Story of Doe's

What has become a Little Rock landmark of national renown -- Doe's Eat Place -- has its orgins in the unlikeliest of models, a no-frills diner deep in the delta. But then nothing about Doe's is quite what one would expect from a world-class steakhouse -- except fabulous steaks, that is.

East Arkansas restauranteur and hobby pilot George Eldridge had been flying friends and clients over to Doe's Eat Place in Greenville, Mississipi for steak and tamales for years, a joint in a rundown neighborhood with cheap panelled walls that had acquired a reputation for its steaks. Eventually Eldridge decided to bring the mountain to Mohammed, and contracted the right to bring both the name and menu to Little Rock. In the spirit of not fixing what ain't broke, Eldridge maintained the no-frills tradition, and opened Doe's Eat Place on the decidely downscale corner of Ringo & West Markham Streets in 1988.

Since then, other Doe's offshoots have sprung up independently in the region, but perhaps none quite as true to the original Greenville spirit, and certainly none achieving the celebrity status that the Little Rock Doe's Eat Place has come to enjoy. Naturally, we at Doe's like to attribute this solely to our good "eats", but it hasn't hurt to count President Bill Clinton among our most loyal customers!

A longtime regional favorite, Doe's rose to national prominence during the 1992 presidential election campaign, when Clinton staffers made it their hangout. When then-candidate Clinton was interviewed by Rolling Stone magazine for the September cover story, Doe's was the setting. Chef Lucille Robinson was escorted by Eldridge to the Inaugural Ball -- an Annie Lebowitz portrait of the pair is among the dozens of photographic memorabilia on the restaurant walls.

Throughout the vagaries of political fame & fortune, however, Doe's has maintained its down-to-earth atmosphere. New photographs and clippings may continue their spread across the walls, but the real stars will always be our "eats."

From our walls...


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1023 West Markham St. , Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501-376-1195

Lunch Monday through Friday 11 am - 2 pm
Dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Friday and Saturday 5:30 pm - 10 pm

FULL BAR & PRIVATE PARTY ROOM

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Dinner Menu

Lunch Menu

Steaks are served family style and are typically shared.
We can prepare most steaks at two different temperatures to accommodate you and your guest's preferences.

Home | Menus | Doe's Story | Reviews | Map

1023 West Markham St. , Little Rock, AR 72201 • 501-376-1195

Lunch Monday through Friday 11 am - 2 pm
Dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Friday and Saturday 5:30 pm - 10 pm

FULL BAR & PRIVATE PARTY ROOM

American Express | Diner's Club | Discover | Mastercard | Visa



Dinner Menu

Served Mon - Thur 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm; Fri - Sat 5:30 - 10:00

Appetizers

Hot Tamales with Chili
$7.50 per 1/2 dozen - $15.00 per dozen
Shrimp (broiled or fried)
$9.50 per 1/2 dozen - $16.50 per dozen

Entrees

T-Bone
Porterhouse
Sirloin
2, 2.5 and 3 pound
2.5 and 3 pound
3.5, 4, 5 & 6 pound
$16.50 per pound
$18.50 per pound
$14.50 per pound

Steaks are served family style. We can prepare most steaks at two different temperatures to accommodate you and your guests’ preferences.

Fried Shrimp

Lightly hand-battered and fried to perfection.
$11.00 per half-dozen | $18.50 per dozen

Broiled Shrimp

Sauteed in a garlic butter sauce and lightly seasoned.
$11.00 per half-dozen | $18.50 per dozen

Grilled Salmon

Norwegian Salmon lightly rubbed with garlic and special blend of seasonings.
Serving is approximately 20 ounces and perfect for two.
$40.00

All entrees served with marinated salad, new potatoes, french fries, and Texas Toast.


Tea | Soft Drinks | Desserts | Full Bar

If you are a new customer at Doe's, and wish assistance ordering, our experienced staff will be glad to assist you.
Gratuity of 20% included for groups of 7 or more.

Reservations accepted for 7 or more.

Private party facilities available.

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