Guests of Haven 55 Restaurant and Tavern are be treated to a panoramic view of the surrounding the Little Sugar Creek and historic stone mill dam. The restaurant occupies the old grist mill beside the water-power generator that once served the surrounding community and Pineville.
The family owned-and-operated restaurant opened June 2012 and focuses on house-made, quality fare.
"The menu is American regional rustic, meaning it is pulled from different parts of America," said executive chef Alan Bone, who co-owns the restaurant with his brother, Brian.
A short drive from Bella Vista, Haven 55 is located at 408 Havenhurst Drive in Pineville, Mo. One side of the building is a casual dining restaurant that can seat 60 guests. Stairs along the side of the building lead to an open deck by the water.
The restaurant offers lunch and dinner Tuesday-Saturday, while closing between services from 2-5 p.m.
The lunch menu has eight main plates, including a hamburger, club sandwich, salmon BLT, pulled pork, salad and daily special. Prices of most items are $7 and are served with house-made, hand-cut pommes fritas (fries).
The dinner menu presents finer fare, including steaks, pork chops, seafood entrees, chicken entrees and a salmon fillet.
Prices range from $15-$23 and include a choice of a starch and vegetable.
Weekly specials include prime rib on Wednesdays and a fresh catch on Friday nights. The fresh catch is first come, first served, but the prime rib is guaranteed if requested with a reservation made by Tuesday noon.
The other side of the building is The Tavern, a more casual, bar setting with a stage for live music Friday nights and karaoke Saturday nights. The menu at the Tavern is pub-style offerings, including seven signature thin-crust, house-crafted pizzas and a build-your-own option that starts at $12.
The Tavern and Haven 55 are available for private parties on non-business days with a minimum purchase. No reservations for parties of more than eight people are accepted on Friday and Saturday nights.
There are separate Facebook pages for Haven 55 and The Tavern. The website for both establishments is haven55.com. More information is available by calling (417) 223-2055.
NAN Dining Guide Spotlight on 09/11/2015