2nd visit and it didn't disappoint. Grace was a fantastic server and made sure we had everything we…read moreneeded. The food and drinks were fantastic! Visit this charming, local restaurant for fresh food and great service!

Great atmosphere, service and food. Limited menu, but every item was excellent... will return often.read more

Cute little wine shop. Friendly employees. Nice wine selection. We went on taco Tuesday, was worth…read morethe 6 bucks. Specials on other nights too. We will go back

First time here, sat at the bar. great time, amazing food, great service! all around an amazing…read moredinner! our bartender was very informative, he recommended a pumpkin spice espresso martini, which was literally the best one I've ever had in my life!!!! the we split a bottle of mascato (so reasonably priced, $22). The vibe was a guy playing piano who sang so well! we enjoyed the dimmed lights and the lowkey vibe atmosphere with it being classy. overall great dinner!

Disorganized and Disappointing…read more We had high hopes for Duke's, especially with its upscale vibe and menu, but the reality fell far short. From the moment we sat down, things started going sideways. First red flag? The water left on our table had bugs floating in it. Not a great start. The waitress, while friendly, seemed completely overwhelmed--she forgot our orders multiple times, asked the same questions repeatedly, and left us waiting far too long between check-ins. It took 40 minutes just to get our soups, and the entrees didn't arrive until over an hour after we ordered. The entire experience felt chaotic. At one point, another server brought two dishes and a drink to our table that weren't even ours. Total confusion. Now let's talk about pricing--specifically, a $12 charge to split a 24 oz ribeye. How does that make sense when one person might not even be able to finish it? It felt like a greedy upcharge for no real reason. Menu clarity was another issue. The sides weren't listed clearly, and no one explained that the "loaded potato" option was actually a soup--not an actual potato. The clam chowder? It's a tomato-based red soup, which is definitely not what most people would expect when ordering chowder. A simple explanation from the staff would've gone a long way. The duck was actually fantastic, the crab cakes not so much. Dessert was also oddly handled. They offer a brownie, but ask, "Is that okay?" as if there are other options (there aren't). Then they bring one brownie split four ways--literally bite-sized portions on a single plate for a group of four. It felt more like a sampler than a real dessert. When it came time to pay, we were asked if we were ready for the check, but then they came back later and had to double-check everyone's order just to get the bill right. And instead of bringing the check, you're told to scan a QR code to pay--likely a move to avoid credit card processing fees, though it puts the burden on the customer to complete the transaction. Overall, Duke's tries to present itself as upscale, but the execution just isn't there. Sloppy service, confusing policies, and unnecessary upcharges make it hard to justify a return visit. Definitely not the dining experience we were hoping for.

Great service, wings, and sauces at the Olde Tavern! I came for a late lunch/early dinner with some…read morefriends. We shared the fried pickles as an appetizer and they were delicious with and without ranch. I got my chicken wings fried and my favorite sauces were the Golden BBQ and Thai Chili. The prices were fair and and the tavern has a chill vibe. I think this is a great place to come for drinks and some bar food!

The cheese curds have changed, but not for the better. They taste as if this restaurant has moved…read moreaway from actual fried cheese curds and moved toward just frying cheese similar to a small mozzarella stick. The inside is very melty now and a more oily. They have also moved away from dusting with Parmesan which was a really nice touch to the flavor profile. The wings are still good here. There were a little dry, possibly overcooked. The staff were great and very friendly. The ambiance is still relaxed while being a little elevated.

My friends and I stopped here for a random drink. We had some time to use and stumbled upon this…read moredraft house. It was interesting because we found out that the name recently changed and there was a membership fee. I never knew that places like this existed in Hickory. We weren't charged for the membership fee since we were just passing through for a drink. The bartender was kind and made us feel at home. I live in the city so I've seen this concept many times before -- walk up, scan your bracelet and drink to your hearts desire. It was quite affordable! We didn't drink much but the tab came up to be about $20 for 3-light drinkers. I loved the local beers and variety! I look forward to coming back again in the near future.

I am excited by the concept: Help yourself and pay for what you pour. Yummy yummy choices make it…read morefun to sample little shots of lots of flavors. Jalapeno Lager, German Chocolate Stout, or Strawberry Cider, where do you start! There are a few wine choices too if the beers and ciders don't do it for you.

We were headed to linville falls and gorge when we decided to stop for lunch when a shower came…read morethrough. It's deep into the woods and if you blink you'll miss it. We split the meat platter and it was plenty for the two of us for a light lunch. You can tell the owner takes pride in his business as he was there! Serving drinks in the drink area. We were a bit confused when we came up as we didn't know to walk into the back where the food truck is. Lots of seating and fun activities to do for everyone-- yard games, table games, trout fishing. If we are ever in the area we will be back!

Stopped by here recently on our way back from Grandfather Mountain and I'm glad we did! I've seen…read morethe signs a few times but never had a chance to stop. Cool little place with very friendly staff, a decent beer selection, and some pretty good wine-based cocktails. If you are in the area and looking for a cool place to hang outside, sip a beer or wine cocktail, and socialize or watch people trout fish, do it! They also have a food truck but we didn't try it, so can't comment.

. Reserve your window view table around sunset for beautiful dining experience. The restaurant has…read morea beautiful, romantic ambience. The menu has a large range of options. I enjoyed the braised ribs. The cocktail menu is very good. (chocolate martini with dessert) The service was so friendly. Just an enjoyable dinner I would recommend while you are staying at the Inn or passing thru. Make sure you make a reservation for this popular restaurant.

Cool atmosphere. Food is so-so. Really backwoods feel. Tried to get in the front door, but it was…read morelocked. Had I not known it was actually open, I'd have left. I went around the side of the restaurant and found the side door open. Love the bar area, but the staff isn't very helpful. Is a totally backwoods place with no concern whether you know it's open or closed. I don't think they train the staff at all. Kind of a "roll the dice and hope you get lucky" place. I walked out back, behind the restaurant, and found a nice place to relax overlooking the mountains. It was a Monday, so maybe they just don't do much on Mondays. Bar out back was closed. No personnel to tell you it's closed. No personnel to help at all. Just don't expect much and you won't be disappointed. It's kind of a cool place to relax for a night, but forget getting any kind of service at all. Just pack your own drinks and food and expect to be left alone to fend for yourself. Nice view.