Flora Jean's, River Market Vegetarian Restaurant, to Close in March

After 4.5 years, the owners are moving on to their next adventure.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Flora Jean's, a vegetarian and vegan restaurant located in Little Rock's River Market District, is set to close in March 2026. The restaurant, opened in 2023 after a multi-year delay, was owned and operated by sisters Helen Grace and Leila King, along with their sister-in-law Kamiya King. The owners cited a desire to pursue new opportunities as the reason for the closure.

Why it matters

Flora Jean's was one of the few dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Little Rock's downtown area, catering to a growing demand for plant-based dining options. Its closure marks the end of an era for the restaurant, which had become a fixture in the local dining scene over the past several years.

The details

Flora Jean's, located at 433 E. Third St., will host a final supper series from March 6-14 before closing its doors. The restaurant, originally planned to be named Henrietta's, opened in January 2023 after a lengthy delay. The concept evolved over time, but remained focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle through its ovo-vegetarian and vegan menu and cocktail program.

  • Flora Jean's opened in January 2023.
  • The restaurant will host a final supper series from March 6-14, 2026.
  • Flora Jean's is set to close sometime in March 2026.

The players

Helen Grace

One of the co-owners of Flora Jean's, along with her sisters Leila King and Kamiya King.

Leila King

One of the co-owners of Flora Jean's, along with her sisters Helen Grace and Kamiya King.

Kamiya King

One of the co-owners of Flora Jean's, along with her sisters-in-law Helen Grace and Leila King.

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What they’re saying

“After 4.5 incredible and beautiful years, we have decided to close Flora Jean's.”

— Helen Grace, Leila King, and Kamiya King, Co-owners of Flora Jean's (Facebook)

“Now it's time for our next adventure. For this is not an end, but an evolution.”

— Helen Grace, Leila King, and Kamiya King, Co-owners of Flora Jean's (Facebook)

What’s next

Flora Jean's will host a final supper series from March 6-14, 2026, with a limited number of $125 tickets that include wine pairings.

The takeaway

The closure of Flora Jean's marks the end of an era for one of the few dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurants in downtown Little Rock. While the owners are moving on to new opportunities, the loss of this community-focused establishment will be felt by those who appreciated its commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle through plant-based dining.