My husband and I went to the Inferno Tavern, Newton NC for the first time tonight. It was…read morefantastic!! I'd like to start off saying that it is almost impossible to find a place that will make an espresso martini in and around this area. I asked for one first thing and the bartender had no issues making one. I was pleasantly surprised. The espresso martini was SPOT ON!! DELICIOUS!! My husband enjoyed his coconut rum and Coke so much, he got two!! My second drink was off of their "winter cocktail" menu. This menu was unique and intriguing. I can't for the life of me remember the name of the drink I got, but I promise most people based on description would pass. DON'T pass!! The drink was served warm with wine, rum, and spices. It taste like an apple cider or a flavorful tea, I could not taste the alcohol, that makes it a true cocktail in my opinion it also makes it dangerous!! hahahaha!! Move over Long Island ice tea!! We both got burgers. Both flame grilled I believe. Cooked perfectly and soooooooooooooo good!! My hubby got the inferno burger. If you love spicy, This one is for you!! It's not for the faint of heart. I chose the American burger. It was everything you want in a classic burger and it's my new fav place for a burger!! I chose a wedge salad for my side. It was large for a side. I only wish they had charred/grilled the wedge just to step it up a notch. Hubby got the pub chips.... tasty and plentifu!! Overall food was delicious. The staff were very nice and attentive. The building is beautiful and their vintage adds, mural, and gargoyles are a delightful and unique touch to the decor. I hope to see more the next time we go. We WILL be back for more!!

I would give it a zero star if I could. Went to try Inferno. Had to seat myself. No big deal. But…read morewaiting 10 minutes and not one person acknowledged us. Not even a middle finger. Another customer arrived and was taken care of before us. Not very good if you're trying to be a successful restaurant. This place will not make it if they continue like this. Very unorganized. Ambiance was kind of low. Felt like I was at a funeral. Unfortunately I can't comment on the food.

Good chicken and waffle fries. The mild was a little spicy but good. Good value. Medium priced. Got…read moreHangry sauce and Ranch for sauces. All good. Service was fine. The restaurant was cold, fairly clean. Ample seating. Kinda tricky to get into if coming from downtown Hickory, must do a u turn. Would recommend.

Good food and polite service but very slow. I went mid day a little after lunch and there was only…read moreone person there before me. Art on the inside was cool and tables/floor was clean. The cashier was very polite but the cooks took a long time. I ordered the fried chicken wrap with Mac n' cheese and everything was good. Cashier was ready for my order well before they were finished and she double checked my order before calling for me. Good enough, would go again.

We love this place. We always sit in the bar. Our girl Shaughnessy is always so nice and pleasant…read moreto talk to. We love her, She is the best!!! We love the atmosphere and the food is always good, One of my husbands favorite is the wings or the chicken tenders. Our favorite go to place....

I haven't been here since they've opened in the early 2000's and the quality has gone down…read moretremendously. What happened to the super crispy wings? The chicken wings didn't taste too fresh. The tater tots were disappointing. Average customer service. The beer was the best part.

In town for our daughter's wedding, she had previously been in town preparing. She & fiancé tried…read moreseveral restaurants and loved Little Pugs. So we ordered a lot of food for rehearsal dinner the day before. All the meat and sides were quickly packed up when we arrived. Smelling food on the way to dinner was difficult. The Pulled Pork was amazing. Beans were great. Collard Greens were amazing - I managed to get one serving before they were gone! Mac & Cheese and Hushpuppies were great. Coleslaw was creamy and delicious. Plenty of sauces were provided. Not much was left after dinner. The only disappointment was the hot sauce. The owner said they made their own Ghost Pepper sauce. Well, several of our family love really spicy food, like Thai. Their sauce had very little heat, almost none. Kick it up a bit then caution people and make it hot!

The bbq has always been great. However, the owner has really been screwing customers of late. Do…read morenot go by others posted online! They are nearly double!! A 12 pack is listed at $24. I just paid double that. Plus, he is only giving 8 buns instead of 12. He stated it was due to the size of the buns being larger. SMH

Pizza buffet variety was limited & it's really cramped in the buffet area. If you don't eat pork,…read moregood luck! Even the chicken pizza had bacon in it! It's like they don't realize some people can't eat pork and for the buffet price, there should be other types of pizza without it. The staff were nice enough to suggest the beef, cheese and spinach veggie options which always disappeared fast in the blink of an eye, and I gave the 3 stars really for them bringing those remaining slices to my attention, the tasty spinach veggie pizza, cinnamon rolls & the salad bar. If I ever went back, I'd just order a pizza & the delicious cinnamon rolls!

Love the atmosphere and the food! The Buffett is awesome! We also love to order pizza from here!read more

We used to come to this Wingstop location but stopped for a while because it had gotten a little…read moregrody. We decided to give it one more try months later--and I'm so glad we did! The place was spotless, the food was fresh and way better than other Wingstop locations, and Susan (the manager) was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and clearly running a great team. Such a turnaround. We'll definitely be back!

The night workers were mad I paid with cash. My order ended up wrong too. Awful serviceread more

The service was quick and friendly…read more The price was reasonable. The chicken was delicious.

Went with my boyfriend to grab lunch. Their staff are very friendly, definition of southern…read morehospitality! Our food came out quick. I had fried chicken legs, sweet potatoes and green beans. Boyfriend had chicken tenders and tater wedges. The wedges are amazing! The chicken was a little dry but that's my only complaint. Everything else was good and tasted fresh.

Fantastic food. Great burger. Perfect fries. Friendly courteous service. Nice quiet nostalgic…read moreatmosphere. Will definitely be back.

Nice spot for soul food locally owned, well known owner/operator!…read more You'll love the food and the casual atmosphere! Check out what John Boy can cook up for you and this local gem.

Tried Hugh Q's BBQ and honestly... pretty mixed experience…read more The cheese curds were hands down the highlight -- uniquely made, you could tell they were fresh, and they came out crispy and full of flavor. Easily the best thing on the table and definitely worth trying. Unfortunately, everything else just didn't live up to it. The BBQ and brisket were a letdown -- lacking flavor, not as tender as expected, and just didn't have that true smoked BBQ quality you look for, especially in a place like Hickory where the standard is high. Service and atmosphere were fine, nothing bad there, but when the main focus is the food, it just didn't deliver the way I hoped it would. Left feeling disappointed and honestly wishing I had gone somewhere else. Might give it another shot down the road, but based on this visit, it didn't live up to the hype for me.

The food was phenomenal! The brisket is so juicy, flavored well and exceptionally tasty! The…read moreservice was great, quick and made sure we had everything we needed.

Oh not sure if the staff was having a bad day today, but unfortunately my husband and I did not…read morehave the best food at Backstreets at the Hickory location. For food, I ordered the fried pork chops with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes (gravy on the side). While fried pork chops were tasty and well seasoned, the mashed potatoes had the perfect texture but lack any seasoning. Very very plain. Mac n cheese was a hard pass. I ate one noodle and quickly pushed the whole bowl to the side. I also had a margarita, usually a pretty easy drink to make. This one had a bit too much sour mix. My husband had the ribs with mashed sweet potatoes and parmesan French fries. The sweet potatoes and ribs were tasty but fries were a pass. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Overall, it was a mixed experience. Some parts were really good, others not so much. But don't let this review deter you from trying Backstreets as we love the Columbia location.

Came to Hickory with my husband for a day trip, and I was not disappointed. We had chicken bacon…read moreranch quesadilla Broccoli cheese soup Delicious