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    Hickory Tavern

    3.2 (134 reviews)
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    HICKORY TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Loaded baked potato! Super good!
    Dayla K.

    Our stomachs were rumbling just as Hickory Tavern came into view. So glad we stopped! If you know me, I LOVE CRAB CAKES! They had Maryland Jumbo Crab Cakes. Note, they say jumbo, but I wish they were bigger because they were so delicious that I wanted to skip the salad and everything else and just fill up on crab cakes! Crabby & Buttery! Perfection! I also ordered the loaded baked potato. Delicious! My salad was fresh and glorious too! If you have this place in your sights, STOP! If you like crab cakes, STOP! Most Sincerely!

    Reuben with fries
    Rich P.

    Hello, Ate here after attending the meh Hickory Octoberfest on Sunday afternoon. No German food there in sight, not even a pretzel, but that's another review. We used to frequent the Hickory Tavern Mooresville about 8 years ago when we lived there and found their food bland and boring and the place smelled like stale beer. I'm here to tell you they recently revamped their menu and I reluctantly agreed to go to the hickory location ( where I now live in the area) yesterday to give them a fresh chance. I am glad I did! First , I was greeted and seated in quick fashion with plenty of TVs for NFL Sunday games. 2nd- Our server Savannah was awesome! Kept refills going, food timed perfectly and kept checking back with us 3rd- the food. Touchdown!! Had the appetizer platter , sorry no pics we inhaled it. Pickles, tortilla chips, pretzel bites, mozzarella wedges and these potato bacon fritter things were awesome! 4 dipping sauces including warm spicy queso, warm marinara, ranch and a spicy aioli. Little touches that were perfect. Mains were the charred wings with garlic Parmesan. Smallish wings but filling and tasty and the Reuben and fries. Fries were hot and crisp and the Reuben was filled with meat and melted Swiss and the rye bread was perfect, not soggy. Touchdown again!! Sorry for long review but you have earned our business back after a long absence. Also signed up for the loyalty club. Can't wait to try other menu items. Winner!!

    Amanda M.

    DELICIOUS! We will be back for sure! We got the nachos which were really good! And the pulled pork tacos and ahi tuna tacos both were so good! Great drinks and service too! Mac and cheese side was sooo good! Edit: We came back haha that didn't take long! Hubby got the Philly cheesesteak he liked it but added their homemade bacon honey mustard which made it he said and I got the make your own salad with fried grouper SOO freaking good! Also for app we got the pulled pork quesadilla SO good! :)

    Shrimp and Grits with a little toast.
    Jon B.

    My quest for innovative and tasty shrimp and grits led me here this past week. This is the more traditional shrimp and grits with cheesy, well done grits. The service was prompt. Definitely filling with a side of pub fries.

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    2 months ago

    Enjoyable experience. Burgers done right. Excellent service. Clean and good atmosphere.

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    11 months ago

    Took over an hour for the food and it was extremely disappointing. This place needs new management and more cooks.

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    10 months ago

    Food is spicy and the chicken tenders are not fully cooked! The service was slow for no more people at the time.

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    2 years ago

    Loved this place! Freedom burger was fantastic. Place was spotless and will def be back

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    Food was okay but nothing crazy. Typical bar and grill and would probably eat again if in the area.

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    1 year ago

    Great place for every taste I really like the Cobb salad and the nachos plus Wednesday night music bingo is great! Service is wonderful!

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    2 years ago

    Love this place....staff is wonderful....dood is food and the atmosphere is friendly and warm....

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    the food is delicious, the service is great there's a great vibe and ambiance to the restaurant.

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    3 years ago

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    Woohoo! So glad you enjoyed! Come back and see us again soon!

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