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    Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill

    3.6 (65 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    IRON THUNDER SALOON & GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    This where the Tit Crew hang out! That's what the shirt says. Wow, get out the gutter!
    Kendre W.

    Nice atmosphere, friendly and clean. Love all the motorcycle decor! Drinks are good, beer is cold! Oh yeah, stop by chill a minute. Have a cold one, you won't be disappointed!

    Amanda M.

    Atmosphere was a fun vibes. Great service! Seating was kinda weird I couldn't imagine if it was really busy you'd be on top of the person next to or behind you. Bacon wrapped shrimp app was really good. Crab balls were fishy. Reuben was ok, fries were good would just ask for extra crispy next time. Boneless Buffalo wings were good HIGHLY recommend the roast garlic Parmesan ones. Drinks were good! Don't make the Buffalo sammich into a wrap the wrap wasn't very good the sandwich is insanelyyyy big! Mac and cheese wasn't very good. Edit: the wrap was so good the next day!!! And our kid loved the Mac and cheese the next day!

    Frank S. R.

    Even though this place has a biker bar reputation, it's really a fun place to go, especially on weekends. You don't need to ride a motorcycle to go there. Food is good, good selection on the menu, and it's a fun atmosphere. And if you are into motorcycles, Blue Ridge Harley Davidson is right nextdoor. My only thing I would say is this is not a place for small kids. The servers are all young women dressed in short shorts and tank tops. Lots of eye candy.

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    5 months ago

    Love the atmosphere the food is great and the service is fast and friendly!! I would highly recommend giving this place a try...

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    16 days ago

    The ribs are excellent. We recently ordered by door dash and the food was nice and hot. A lot of food for the price.

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    1 year ago

    It was a fun place to experience. Food was ok and the place was clean. Glad I checked it off my list.

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    2 years ago

    Great place with great food and drink specials throughout the week. Sports on the tvs. Highly recommend

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    1 year ago

    Service was slow. People came in after us got their food before us. Order was wrong. Food was cold.

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    1 year ago

    Best crab cakes and hotdogs in town, thanks for the recommendation from our server Sarah!!!

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    2 years ago

    Best place around for chicken sandwich and fries. Service fast and friendly. A great soit for a cold beer and a meal.

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    2 years ago

    Terrible service. Poor attitudes. COLD FOOD. All the "bartenders" act snobby when they are trash themselves.

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely love this place great people all around always making sure you're taken care of

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    7 years ago

    The service was slow and my barbecue came without bread and my meal was cold.. I had to wait a half hour to get a refill on my tea..

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    Traveled to Hickory on Business and this place is a hidden gem. Amazing food; cold beer and the hottest wait staff in NC

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