Food is expensive but outstanding. Interesting old building makes the whole experience interesting. Very kind people. Has been in business since the seventies. read more

Wonderful staff and great food. Dog friendly patio with clean tables. Two sliced brisket sandwiches with two sweet teas cost us about $32 June of 2025. read more

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We visited Hickory house Bar-b-que in Denison Texas yesterday. I had a sliced beef brisket sandwich and it was so tender I cut the sandwich into with a plastic knife. They had hot gravy to put on it too and it was fantastic!! I had some potato salad with it too which was also great. And they were such a friendly staff who treated us great! And I loved the decorations in the restaurant. I will be back!! read more

The bbq is similar to a chain. Not much smoke flavor. The sauce is very vinegary and tastes commercial. The Mac and cheese is tasteless. Iced tea tastes like instant. Look elsewhere for good bbq. read more

BBQ is great, my service dog gets the smoked turkey and goes crazy on the way home till she gets it.

Wow how I hate to have to give a 2 star we just where not impressed with brisket yes it was tender but it was very dry. I am a professional food advisor and i know my food. I call the side's lazy man sides WHY? open a can and dump and serv. Man get some better side containers also. Question do you not like coke or pepsi? The place looks really cool but its like a retirement center - lets kick up some country music or some tv"s with espn something. But whatever cause I will most likely not be back - plus the bbq sauce is a zero. read more

Hickory House Bar-B-Que - Brisket and sausage plate the brown gravey is awful - Barbeque Near Me - Denison, Texas

The meat was cooked well. It was tender! The BBQ sauce was a bit tangy. The portions and sides were average! I rate it T 3.8 stars out of 5 stars! read more

Great food! Went with my family for lunch and loved it! Will definitely go back Oh by the way...poppers have a good kick to them read more

~Denison, Texas~ 11-20-2020 Some of the most consistent BBQ every single time. Moist brisket, great sliced beef or chopped beef. Links and sausage are delicious. Ribs always tender. The BBQ sauce is incredible. I've been coming here for 39 years. They've been in business for 45 years. Same family/owners still going strong. Stopped in last night, picked up some sliced beef, ribs, and sausage. Get there early as they sell out of some items early. I will continue to support this family owned business. I always refer family/friends to visit this business for amazing Texas BBQ! read more

I am not a frequenter of BBQ places, even though I like it. For some reason, it just never occurs to me to eat it. However, passing Hickory House while driving around historic downtown Denison, it intrigued me. I just never seemed to find myself driving by it when it was opened. However, one day for lunch, my desire for BBQ was just too overwhelming. So I sought it out and gave it a shot. The layout and decor was classic BBQ and made me comfortable from the minute I entered. Of course, it smelled amazing. The options were plentiful, but I stuck with my standby BBQ sausage, which is usually my indicator of a good BBQ place (sorry, I'm not much of a brisket guy). I was not disappointed. The sausage had great flavor, the sauce was delicious and the sides were amazing. I loved the beans. The downside was the cucumber salad, which was entirely saturated with more vinegar than should be consumable. Other than that, I cannot wait to have it again. It is a fantastic option for this deserted area of good restaurants. read more

The barbecue is good but the sides are not their cucumber salad tasted like eating a raw pickle out of a jar. Needless to say it was disgusting. read more

Hey, this is a pretty cute little spot! Our brisket and ribs were delicious and the portions are generous. We ate out on the patio which was very nice. I don't know the history, but I see from other reviews this place has been around for a while and is a local landmark. We were there for a weekday lunch and it was busy with local men who had obviously eaten many a meal there. The staff is friendly and kind. If you have a hankering for barbecue, this is your place! read more

Hickory House Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Denison, Texas

Tell u what, this place is fantastic. From the people to the decor to the delicious BBq (especially brisket) portions. Highly recommend. read more

Hickory House Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Denison, Texas

The brisket and ribs were perfect! The spicy bbq sauce was remarkable. The folks running the joint were kind, thoughtful and endearing. The vibe is authentic AF! Loved everything about the place. read more

Oh my goodness! This is the BBQ joint in Denison you don't want to miss. The second generation owner is right they're cutting the meat and making the sandwiches, And the sides you could order are excellent. Fried okra, barbecued beans, green beans, coleslaw are among the many choices. Don't miss this place on Woodard in Denison read more

Delicious menu, bbq meats are juicy, great service. Definitely recommend! Perfect bite.

This was my first time in here. Great services and incredibly friendly people working before the counter. BBQ was great as well. The inside of the restaurant felt a little like going back in time to the 50s with some of the decorations on the walls. Definitely will go back. read more

Chopped beef, three sides; baked beans, cole slaw, and 'tater salad. Had our rehearsal dinner here in 1992. Very good barbecue!

Good barbecue restaurant. I had their brisket Sandwich and ribs and both where great. Also, loved the places decor. Located in downtown Denison just north of Watson Burger. read more

A hidden downtown gem. The meats and sides are always fresh... cut and chopped right before your eyes, in fact. It's perfect for a quick lunch or a big dinner, depending on what you're hungry for. As my 'quick tip' implies, I'm a sucker for the brisket tacos. The corn tortillas are warmed on the grill, then filled with chopped beef, lettuce, tomato, onions, cheese and cilantro. Two of those with a side of pinto beans and I'm set! read more

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Best BBQ in Denison and Sherman. Great BBQ and Great Bake Beans and Coleslaw. Very clean and friendly place. This is my favorite BBQ place. Try it. You will love it. They sell out fast. So go earlier. read more

This is a down home, family run BBQ joint! Cool interior with many old signs and Texas memorabilia. Brisket portions on a 1 meat plate is extremely generous and very tasty. Always try the first bite without sauce and it delivers an excellent taste. Did add the mild sauce and it had a sweet flavor without being overly sugar sweet. Beans were ranch style with a nice spicy kick! Other side I chose was Mac and Cheese, I am no expert on that other I can tell this is not the powdered cheese with water added to cook it. Texas toast included, better than rolls or biscuits. Excellent service and a great experience! read more

This is an amazing BBQ Restaurant. It has that down home southern touch feeling. You just feel welcome. The owners Jhonny & Shawn are super nice. Jhonny told me the that his father ran the restaurant prior to him taking over and has been in the family since 1975. I had the Brisket and sausage and it is the best I have ever had. I also had one of their Rat Bastard Root beers and it was amazing. You will not be disappointed with this BBQ joint. read more

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Fast and friendly. Cool decor. Worth the detour. Brisket, sausage was good. Out of turkey unfortunately! Cafeteria style.

5 came in hungry. 5 went out happy. Friendly feeling little place. You won't be disappointed. We all had something different, all very good. Good tea also! read more

I got 3 stuffed peppers.It was $9.74.They were a little greasy but good.They could of used some cheese inside but they were good.They had smoked beef inside and we're wrapped with bacon. read more

Love HH, great ribs and chopped beef sandwich. Fast for lunch and the pinto beans rock. Super nice owners! read more

Meat is plentiful and delicious and the side choices are awesome. Great place to eat good tasting bbq. Owners take good care of you. Highly recommend. read more

OM Gosh! This place has awesome pork ribs, in & out brisket and sausage. We just finished our first meal here and it will not be our last. We were greeted by two friendly guys who didn't rush our decision making like some other places do. Hubs and I were sharing so we chose the tender, flavorful brisket first. Then added in the pork ribs. We couldn't decide between the spicy sausage hot links or the regular so we got both on our 4 meat plate that included 2 sides. It was all delicious. This is some great Texas Barbeque! Go...Eat...Enjoy! read more

By far the most amazing BBQ joint I have ever been to. The staff was beyond helpful and the food simply spoke for itself. Perfectly smoked, BBQ'd and portioned to fill! Great ambience. You owe it to yourself to give this place the ole college try and swing-on in. Definitely worth your time! read more

Stopped at this cute restaurant on our way to Dallas! The food was great and the employees were very friendly. We definitely didn't leave hungry and would go back the next time we are in the area! read more

The chopped beef sandwich is good. Love the unique beans & cobbler for dessert. The decor is eclectic western. For a cool bonus, check out "candy land" with an assortment of old sodas and candies. The only place in town to get candy cigarettes. Really cute place read more

Finger lickin good BBQ. Hickory House is top notch. The brisket is super good. You can get it fatty which is what I prefer, it's moist and juicy. The hot gravy is the best around. They have great pork and sausage too. The slaw and potato salad is good. They also have a super good smoked turkey sandwich. I always get a special soda from Shawns soda shop which is located inside. read more

Good brisket(had a bark, was tender and moist), Ribs were good as well as the sauce. If you want a good smoked brisket in the area its a good choice. read more

Stopped in while passing through Denison. This is a family owned bbq place where they have been doing it right for 40+yrs. The lean brisket was moist and tender. I would recommend to anyone and will definitely be back! read more

Great food! Love the potato salad and bread pudding that they have. Overall, my favorite BBQ place

Brisket is excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Good stop for motorcyclists riding through Dennison.

Best BBQ in town not to smokey . Always good quality food.

We had a rainy day at Texoma and ventured in to Denison for lunch. We found Hickory House BBQ and decided to give it a try. It is a fun, casual atmosphere and the food was great! My husband and I shared a 3 meat plate with ribs, brisket and sausage. It also came with 2 sides. Everything was very good and the service was excellent! We will definitely eat here again when we are in the Denison area! read more

Fantastic BBQ and friendly staff. I'll definitely be coming back for some more brisket and sausage!