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    Hickory Tavern

    3.2 (208 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Cynthia R.

    Customer service and ambience was good. Went to listen to the 80s band Kids in America who was absolutely awesome. The food fell flat for me tho. I got the lemon pepper wings and flavor was good but I should have asked for them to be cooked longer, was very rubbery. I tried shrimp tacos too and not much seasoning. Honestly couldn't really see any seasoning on the shrimp, would have been awesome if they were blackened but they seemed like was just boiled in water and placed in the taco. I wouldn't order again but it was other items on the menu I'd go back and try.

    Jason K.

    Jordan was the best recommending drinks and dinner food. A great place for our Friday night! Nachos were amazing. And Cobb salad was great with the strawberry lemon drop martini.

    Asian Power Bowl with Ahi Tuna side of wasabi cucumber and bacon sauce
    Tiffany T.

    Food - 5/5 Service / friendliness - 10/5 Organization for large groups - 2/5 Stopped at Hickory Tavern for a post memorial service lunch with about 30 people. It took a few hours for everyone to order and get their food. I think the location was not well equipped to handle such a large party at once. When we did order our food, our waiter was very kind and friendly. I believe he got everything mostly correct too (my food was at least.) The Asian power bowl was great. The tuna was cooked well, everything tasted fresh and it was plated beautifully. I also ordered a side of tater tots with a few sauces. Everything was super tasty. The bartender even made me a delicious Moscow mule mocktail. She was so friendly and awesome. I think I experienced what some refer to as southern hospitality. All in all, definitely check out Hickory Tavern. They have a huge menu with lots of options for different dietary preferences, but if you're going with an extensively large group, have a snack before hand or maybe consider an establishment more well equipped for large parties like a banquet hall. I wish I was in the area longer because I would have loved to have went back for lunch or dinner with just my husband.

    Garlic Parmesan wings and onion rings
    J S.

    We came in about one hour and fifteen minutes before closing on a Sunday night. Final weekend hour isn't always a great idea but we are not from this area and were in desperate need of a hot meal! We weren't rushed, the food was fresh, and the bathrooms were clean. Only complaint: Couldn't get seated in a comfy booth and the TVs were really very loud - everything else was great. Pow Pow Shrimp amazed me, fried shrimp and big broccoli pieces all fried up with a super spicy sauce. This dish on a bed of white rice or noodles with some sliced cucumber would be a dream, just sayin. Delicious. Thanks, Chef. I had eight garlic parm wings with onion rings, loved it. Took some home cause it was a lot! My mother got the classic burger and sweet potato fries, she housed it (impressive for her!). Will definitely come back!

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    Alexander M.

    Very good gastropub. Went during post-lunch time frame. Parking is ample with area Farms shopping area around corner. Had burgers (all of us did) and were savory - even tho mine was goofed from one type too classic. It was still good so a non-issue for me. Facility is nothing to brag about. Service of wait staff kept up - but seemed recovering from being overwhelmed right beforehand.

    Tiffany H.

    Great place for game day. This is a pretty busy location in a shared shopping center. There is plenty of parking and the staff are friendly. The best item is the Cajun seasoned wings. They have drink specials daily. The drinks come strong. Brandon is amazing at the bar and really holds it down. I have only sat at the bar so I can not give any information on the waitresses. They have a patio area and plenty of seating. The restrooms could use a little tender love and care on a regular. This is a chain restaurant. Hope you enjoy!

    Fish with no chips
    David B.

    Hickory tavern is a nice restaurant. Great atmosphere and a nice menu. So why did I give them only three stars? I ordered fish and chips and there was No chips "fries " on the plate. There goes one star. The fish was subpar. You see that I just moved here from New England where the fish and chips is a staple there. Haddock and cod are the white fish they use in New England. My wonderful wife ordered the smothered chicken and the chicken was tough. There goes another star. The good news is that the pretzel bites and a side of Gouda Mac and cheese was the saving Grace of this meal. God bless all my fellow foodies Always.

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    Nice selection of food. I've been there a couple of times. Each time the food and service were good. I'll return and try different options.

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    Great service and atmosphere. The BBQ Chicken Nachos are amazing! Lots of other options on the menu as well.

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    Tiffany - thanks for the great review! We hope to see you again soon!

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    Great service from Omar and the staff. Took excellent care of our large group. Made sure we had everything we needed and food was delicious.

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    Great service. Great food. Justine is very efficient and friendly and checks up on us multiple times to see if we need anything else.

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    This is a solid place for a simple meal. The service is usually good. The old bar and grill feel allows you to feel at home.

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    Service was good. Food was horrible. Wings looked like they were boiled and not sauced well at all.

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