The Yellow Umbrella — Restaurant in Fort Smith

Okay, here goes another totally honest review. The price was not worth the amount of food given. In my son's own words, it was not enough to fill up a mouse's stomach. The nachos we're the most basic of basic. It may be okay on a football field, but even then, they still give you a bigger portion. I've never had dry chili before. 10 out of 10 do not recommend. Especially since it came in a fry basket instead of a cup. The fries were the only things that were actually seasoned with exceptional care. My daughter got the grilled cheese sandwich. As most smaller children do in, even she did not like that. The ladies behind the glass were fairly nice, not conversationalist, but then again, it was kind of chilly outside, so for that, I could forgive. We generally like to explore our surroundings with new places to try because, after all, that is the best way to find out what you like. The prices have gone up from the online reviews. Menu pricing. So that is something to consider. I absolutely will not go back...

I have loved The Yellow Umbrella my entire life! I have such fond memories of time spent there with my family and in truth, we always make more- the Yellow Umbrella being top on our list of 'MUST VISIT' when we all make it home from NYC, North Carolina and Texas. The menu is burgers, hot dogs, Frito chili pies, shakes, malts, sundaes, Coke floats... and fries. Oh, the fries... The piece de resistance! Crinkle cut, fried to golden perfection and seasoned to absolute nirvana. (It is always a large order for me and always extra crispy.) The prices are seriously stuck in the 1950's. (Which is seriously part of the charm! You order at the window and you are given a ticker tape with your number on it and when it's ready they call your number.) The ownership changed fairly recently and so the faces are different but the vibe is every bit the same. Be prepared to wait to snag a seat at one of the two picnic tables- and to see people you know, because you will... you'll not be the the only one with the great...

I got a umbrella burger, small fries and unsweet tea. I sat at an outside picnic table. Another lady who was visiting for the first time sat with me and we talked and compared our meals. Mine was hot and fresh and delish. The fries were crinkle cut but smaller than the crinkles your thinking of and perfectly seasoned. The burger i assume was the bigger burger on the menu. It wasn't a big burger but it was hot juicy and good with just the right amount of dressings. I'll definitely be stopping back by. It did seem to take around 15 minutes to get my meal but I think they must get call in orders. People kept showing up and getting food and there was a family of 4 ahead of me. Worth the wait and $11...