Great Food, But.... I stopped into the Hickory Bar and Grill while in the Hermitage area. The Hickory Bar and Grille has been around since 1998, and it is a local restaurant serving American cuisine, steaks, seafood dishes and pub-style foods. I actually went there to try one of their grilled items, but ended up having a Seafood Jambalaya from the featured menu. This was a very good take on Jambalaya as it was packed with fresh seafood, clams, and other related ingredients. I did have one glaring issue with the dish and the service. The Jambalaya had baby clams in it; however, the server did not warn me that the baby clams were in their shells. In that thick jambalaya broth, which I stirred and actually looked at before eating, the baby clams were well hidden. I took a few spoonfuls of the Jamabalaya, and on the third or fourth mouthful, I had a mouthful of clam shells. This was not cool, as I ended up with a small cut on my gums, nothing like the taste of blood while dining. The server did not drop a bowl for the shells on the table, so I did not expect the dish to have shells in it. She also did not mention that the dish had shells when she brought it to the table. I wasn't too happy that I had to pull chunks of clamshells out of my mouth either. This is an example of poor communication. The kitchen staff should have told the waitstaff that the jambalaya had shells in it, and the servers should have asked at the very least, "What's in it ? " before their shift. Another server came by the table and asked how everything was, and when I told them that the dish had shells in it, it did not faze her either; she just said ' oh yeah,' and sort of chuckled and walked away, no apology or action. I may try the Hickory Bar and Grille again one day, but I will go for what I originally went there for, steak or another grilled meat. read more

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They have the best burger for the best price and overall dining experience all around. read more

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Food was special and really good. Husband had filet with blueberry and blue cheese sauce and I can bourbon salmon that was maybe the best salmon I've had anywhere. Service was great and atmosphere was nice. Highly recommend read more

I started with the pickle chips which came with a lemon garlic aioli. The lemon and pickles paired together perfectly. The chips were crispy without being dry on the inside. The waitress brought fresh bread with house butter. This was honestly the star of my meal. The bread was warm and doughy and the butter was creamy with a little salt. For my main, I ordered their sirloin along with the redskin mashed potatoes. I eat my steak rare/medium rare and this one came closer to medium/medium well. Having said that, the steak was still tender and the flavor had that flame grilled char. The restaurant was cozy and had eclectic cabin vibes. It is the perfect spot for a low key date night or casual drinks with friends. read more

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Always a pleasant experience, the wait staff are all excellent. We have dinner there 3 or 4 times a month and we have always had excellent meals. read more

Not impressed with the lunch menu. Had sub but bread was very dry! Employees were great. The food has changed since I was there a year ago. Your fried green tomatoes were very very spicy maybe a new chief. read more

We were in the area visiting SantaLand and needed a spot for dinner on the way home. The parking lot was full so that was a good sign. It is cozy and rustic inside with fireplaces and tons of decorations ( it was around Christmas). We had a large booth which made it a little awkward for my daughter to feed and watch her son in the highchair, but plenty of room on the table. We started with the shrimp cocktail and pretzels ( only wish the pretzels came with cheese or a savior dip as well). The menu was all over the place and I expected it to be more casual. My daughter and husband got the steak special with crab and I had the chicken special. Everything was tasty and we had peanut butter pie to go. read more

Nice, rustic vibe. Rather limited menu. Food quality was disappointing. Server did well. read more

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Never have I had to wait so long for my hamburger and two specials. More staff would improve the experience as well as less irritated wait staff read more

We LOVE Tommy behind the bar!! Please always keep him, he is amazing and we look forward to seeing him and enjoying the amazing specials from Hickory Grille! The flat breads are not a disappointment and the specials (as stated) are amazing. read more

We had a very enjoyable lunch while in the area. I had the sausage and pepper flatbread which was very good. We no longer live in the area, so this is a special place because it's where we had our first date. Over 20 years ago. read more

We were greeted walking through the door and immediately seated in this cute pub. Our waitress was quick and took our orders quickly! My husband loved his Fireside burger with freshly made chips! I had the special Spinach salad. The salad was filled with bacon, blueberries, and spinach! We will definitely be back when camping in Shenango! read more

Great restaurant had this amazing chicken cordon bleu, service was excellent, will def be back if in the area.. read more

Hickory Bar & Grille - a plate of food - Seafood Near Me - Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Solid American food and a good choice for the area. Met my aunt for lunch on a Monday and the lady at the front was so sweet and nice. The atmosphere is nice. The server was very efficient. The food was okay. Limited vegetarian options but I was not expecting a lot. My aunt enjoyed her Ruben but not the coleslaw and my cheese pizza was loaded with cheese but the sauce was a little thicker than I would have liked. The iced tea was great. They were very kind to let us catch up for 2 hours and we never felt rushed and the waiter made sure we had everything we needed the entire time. I would definitely go back when in the area again. read more

Been here many times before however first time reviewing. We were able to check in online. Which makes the wait process simple. When we arrived we still had about 25 minutes so we sat at the bar and ordered a few drinks. Bartender was informative on the drafts available and friendly. We Received the text our table was ready and we're promptly seated. Our waitress was friendly and understanding when we requested few extra mins to peruse the menu and specials . Started with a large pretzel to share with standard cheese and hot fudge ( divine.) I ordered the yuengling battered cod dinner ( two sides) and my husband got the yuengling battered fish sandwich w fries. Our meal also came with fresh bread. We both really enjoyed our meals. I only have beer battered fish a few times a year (lent season Friday's) wanted to make sure it was from the best. And it truly was , delicious!!! read more

Hickory Bar & Grille - Craft Beer at bar - Seafood Near Me - Hermitage, Pennsylvania

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Stopped here on our way to Sharon Motor Speedway. Excellent food, service and atmosphere!! Will definitely go back. Five stars.

I had to go for business and was so disappointed with the gluten-free options. Not even the barbeque ribs. The only options were very expensive steak or a choice of the one salad. The menu was marked with GF for those items that were gluten free. The salad was good. read more

It has been awhile since we have been here. Life just hasn't cooperated. But we are here again now. Great experience today. Service was awesome and so was the food. I have rarely had anything less in all the years we have been coming here. Wifey had Stuffed Chicken Marsala. Prepared and presented perfectly. She enjoyed it a lot For me it was Pork Osso Busco. Very tender and delicious. Pork shank just fell of the the bone. Very yummy. Boy I missed this place. It is nice to be back. read more

Hickory Bar & Grille - Stuffed Chicken Marsala - Seafood Near Me - Hermitage, Pennsylvania

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2 buck miller light! lol. Really good food and specials rotate. My favorite place in the area. Always had friendly good service. Did I mention the food is good? read more

Food was absolutely underwhelming. My waitress was kind and drinks were good. But the steak was tough and hard to chew. The Cajun shrimp were flavorless laied on top of a very gritty cheaply made sauce. The crab cake was delicious and once again, the mocktails were yummy and service was excellent. Provolone cheese sticks were hot, gooey, and crispy. read more

This spot was just sort of OK across the board. They have an eclectic menu offering steaks, flatbreads, salads, and some seafood. I went with the Big Fish Sandwich and it was fine. They really covered it with a thick layer of beer-batter and serve fries as a standard side, but you can also choose chips, coleslaw (which I didn't understand why it wouldn't just come with the fish), and sweet potato fries for an up charge of $2. The fish was Nicky cooked, but for me personally, I'd have preferred less of the coating as I didn't taste much more than batter and bread. I went with the regular fries as a side and they were ok. Nothing that really stood out, but a solid fry. I think I set myself up for disappointment as I expected more for the price of $15. I also tried some of the Reuben and it was a bit bland. I feel as though the Reuben is a sandwich that should be a mix of distinct and strong flavor contrasts, but it was somehow bland. There wasn't much of any Thousand Island dressing and the sauerkraut tasted like cabbage and nothing more. It seemed like the group I was with shared the same experience as it was all sort of 'meh', for lack of a better word. I'd be willing to give this place another chance and I'll adjust the rating if I do go back and have a better experience. read more

Hickory Bar & Grille - Big Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Hermitage, Pennsylvania

The restaurant decor itself is very interesting. A mix of hunting lodge mixed with a speakeasy feel, kinda dated. We tried the Hornet Fires aka their version of "poutine" and I will use that term very loosely. The entire plate was salty, and undercooked pork! Would not recommend at all. The other appetizer we had was General Taos Cauliflower Wings, which were actually very tasty, put together well, and exceptional! We stuck with the sandwiches for this visit as their entrees were way over priced. I would say the sandwiches, while seemed interesting, unique, and original were simply diminished by the fact they were just a giant ball of grease. If that's your thing, go for it, but I left feeling worse than when I arrived. Overall I would not recommend. They have a great place that could be something greater but falls way short. read more

Food was "ok". Not great, not awful, just ok. Service was slow, but the ambiance was nice.

Love the vibes here and the food was delicious got the Romano chicken and the bacon cream sauce was out of this world the whole experience has been awesome also had the pumpkin pie martini and it tasted like a slice of pumpkin pie I'm so glad we remembered this place and made a return visit read more

If you're in the market for deep fried, boxed, frozen food served at a 1000% markup, this place is for you. I didn't expect high-end cuisine in Hermitage, PA, but we left feeling bloated and ill from the mediocre quality food. Carbs, meat, cheese, repeat...good luck finding a vegetable or anything made from scratch. Our server was very nice and did a great job. She was fast and sweet. She's the ONLY reason this isn't a 1-star review. read more

9/21/24 Husband and I had wonderful dinners! My salmon was perfect and loved the mashed sweet potatoes and for once at a steakhouse my husband's steak was cooked perfectly medium rare! Dessert of cheesecake w/whipped cream( you were out of blueberries) and caramel was terrific! And our waitress, Victoria was great! Will definitely be coming back. And I tried the sangria w/cider while we waited for our table and it was excellent! Thank you! read more

Love to frequent this place when I am in town or visiting home. Service is always prompt and food is always delicious. My personal favorites are the Alfredo and the Mac attack burger. Their chips are to die for in my opinion, but eat them while they're fresh! read more

We popped in to grab lunch while we were in town for a wedding and this place looked interesting. The interior is... interesting, but in a pleasing way. The people were really friendly- we were asked how we were doing possibly too many times, actually, though we were there at a weird time and it seemed like the staff were just a little bored. The food was reasonably priced for what the selection was- but the portions were huge. Tasted good too, though sadly we couldn't really take the leftovers back with us. Service got slower when we were hoping to pay the checks, but overall a pretty good experience. read more

Food was amazing, service was phenomenal, and to our surprise- the bill was wayyy less than anticipated! We had the 8oz sirloin and 1/2 rack of ribs, three Miller Lights, and the bill was under $40. We will be making the hour drive more often! read more

The portions are small for the price. I had the crab cakes with a baked potato it was horrible. The crab cake had no flavor at all. My wife had Patagonia salmon it was very small and mashed sweet potatoes. Very disappointed with my visit, I don't think I will be back again. read more

Passing through the area and stopped in for dinner expecting typical grill food. Very pleasantly surprised at the variety of options on the menu. We selected crab cakes and a double chop dinner. We were not disappointed at all. Big chunks of delicious crab seasoned and grilled perfectly, over a nice dill sauce and accompanied by sautéd zucchini that looked so delicious it converted my squash-hating fiancé. His chops, with a hot honey glaze, and the whipped sweet potatoes were amazing. So glad he got the double, enough to share. Topped it off with a slice of their homemade peanut butter pie that I will definitely be back for. Our waiter was great, very friendly and had the most infectious laugh - clearly loves people. This is obviously a local favorite, but worth a drive to as well. read more

Just perfect. Great atmosphere - clean and cozy. Super friendly staff. Nice separate bar area. Lots of on tap beer including Miller Lite. Two fireplaces. Pretty paneling. Delicious food. Grilled chicken salad with fries was great! Hamburger cooked perfectly. read more

We got the Hornet fries, lobster Florentino ravioli, cajun shrimp but, ribeye, and the formage flat bread, it was way above our expectations. read more

Food was very good. We sat in the bar area and the service was good but I've never seen so many guys eating with their hats on. I wasn't offended. Just thought it a bit disrespectful to their lady friends. read more

This was our first time there and we had never even heard of this place ! We had a large party they got us all in quickly and even got us to sit together. We had great service they had great choices of beer and wine. They had a lot on the menu !! However we didn't get our appetizer till we got our food which was ok !! You get fresh bread also in the meantime. We got the buffalo pierogis they were home made and awesome. Their ranch was also good. My wife got the chicken Ramona that was absolutely the best chicken I've ever had. So good the fries were also good and I got the Reuben which was good. I get a Reuben everytime if a restaurant has one. I have there Reuben. A 5 out of 10 read more

Me & my husband having been going there for 10+ years. Very often. The manager knows us. I am very disappointed in their selection of salad. if you are trying to diet & don't want fries on your salad - and don't like egg - all that is left is lettuce and cheese and tomato. Not worth the price. The blackened chicken and white balsamic dressing is fantastic. I'm afraid we will be taking a break from going there until they offer more vegetables on their salad. We used to place big orders there for lunch where I work as well - usually at my suggestion. That don't be happened either!! I'm very disappointed. Add some vegetables!!! read more

The people there were very nice the food was great. Overall the people were a delight. read more

Hickory Bar & Grille - Very great food and the service was delightful. Overall the people there were very nice and I was happy with my meal. - Seafood Near Me - Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Randomly in town for business, and in a town full of quick little fast food restaurants, this is a treat! It was packed during a Friday lunch rush which is always a great sign. We started with the cast iron spinach dip...I could have had only this for my lunch and left as happy as could be, get it, cheesy deliciousness. My actual lunch was very very good as well, I recommend the crab cake BLT...but I believe they are known for their steaks. Couldn't have been friendlier staff as well. Has the feel of a comfortable family restaurant with the versatility to be a great spot for a business lunch. I'll be back Hickory Grill! read more

Hickory Bar & Grille - Cast iron spinach dip - Seafood Near Me - Hermitage, Pennsylvania

First time visit. Not packed on a Saturday night, but busy. Sat at the bar, and promptly and friendly by Tommy. Ordered the prime rib, mashed potatoes and broccoli. Nice roll , broccoli was great, potatoes and gravy very good. Unfortunately the prime rib was tasteless. Had to salt and pepper for any flavor. The au jus was like water. I would probably return but I won't get the prime rib. read more

This is an interesting place. It looks like it used to be a dive bar that's been converted into a bit fancier dining options. The food is marginal. Some of it is just bad. The drinks are way way overpriced. It's almost $10 for a rum and Coke. So there's that. The hook was that it wasn't a chain. It seemed like the reviews were on the better end. But we feel like it failed to be even a three star rating. We will definitely go elsewhere in the future if we're in the area read more