I find it harder to leave 5 star reviews lately, and a restaurant / business needs to really earn it. Old Hickory does just that. Located inside the Gaylord Hotel / resort, the location is extremely convenient if you're a hotel guest. From start to finish it was a great experience. Plenty of bar seating available (Recommend reservations if with a larger party, for a table). The food is where it really stands out. I noticed they had bone marrow for an appetizer. Of course, had to try it, as I do anywhere that actually serves it. This was up there with the best, if not THE best I've had. Flavor of both the marrow and toasted bread, were perfection. For the entree, I ordered the filet mignon. Again, a great choice. Cooked to perfection (medium rare), with great flavor. Drinks weren't cheap but also not outrageous compared to other restaurants in the area. Would 100% come back again, and would recommend to others as well. read more

This is a refined restaurant that is more treat than everyday, for me. The decor is stately and cozy. I like that some of the seating is far apart. However the openness can lead to overhearing conversations. Enjoyed the fries coated with rice flour and the carrots. They tasted better with the maple mustard glaze requested on the side. The hostess did hear my allergies but I had to check with the waiter for the lamb I ordered. It said herb crusted but was also covered with breadcrumbs. The waiter definitely checked and replaced the lamb. However that was not addressed until I asked when the dish was in front of me. The drinks were good upon arrival. The ice diluted the flavors fast, but that is something I notice. The waiter also made a comment about tipping (making waiters happy), which surprised and disappointed me. While I liked a lot of things about the restaurant, the overall experience was midrange. read more

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If you are looking for an elegant steakhouse meal with great views- this is a beautiful spot in the Gaylord hotel. The food is on the pricier side but is in line with a hotel restaurant. Out group got some plates to share- the pork belly appetizer, mushroom risotto, fries, Brussel sprouts, carrots, potato gratin and mac and cheese. The sides were definitely the stand outs- especially the carrots and potato gratin. The wine was also good. I would definitely be back for the drinks and sides! read more

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Just had a GREAT NY steak at OH Gaylord, highly recommend this place if you are a NY steak lover like me.

Average food and bar service in captive Gaylord hotel environment. I'm shocked at the limited dining options in the hotel. Especially when corporate events shut down other options. This mega overpriced steakhouse just doesn't cut it. Both times I ate at the bar I was offered bread with my meal but none ever arrived nor was it acknowledged. read more

Old Hickory - Osso buco - Steakhouses Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

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Beautiful steakhouse in the lobby of Gaylord, truly a testament to elite hotels. As expected the prices were beyond what my little mind could fathom. My wife and I split the seafood tower, we got the grand so we could enjoy lobster; and my kid got fried and Mac and cheese. He liked his food, not loved it. And we ate our food, I wouldn't say enjoyed it. Cold seafood lacks flavor, so it's up to hot sauce, butter, cocktail sauce, and all the other extras they give to step up the flavor. The seafood was fresh no doubt and the portion substantial but definitely a 40% markup on what was provided. Our waiter was beyond involved, very kind and attentive, checked on us what seemed like twice a minute. Maybe the steak is where it's at but I'll skip my chances in the future. read more

Old Hickory - Grand seafood tower - Steakhouses Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

This is a mix of a two meal experience .. both unique. First dinner. We started with bread and salads. The usual. Then we moved to crab cakes ... amazing. So much crab with very little filling. The meal was family style for us .. salmon, chicken, asparagus, mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. The chicken was super tasty .. loved the spices. The Mac and cheese was cooked perfectly.. creamy in the middle with a crispy crust on top..the asparagus was cooked al dente (or perfect). Enjoyed the dinner!! The lunch was not so successful. The hamburger bun fell apart, and the hamburger itself was not seasoned well. The French fries were 75% of the $30 plate. Lunch, I did not enjoy. The service was excellent at both meals. The restaurant is well decorated .. loved the bar! The location is loud though. People talking reverbs throughout the space. read more

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Met an ex-coworker here who was attending a conference. I had had pot roast the night before and was having a steak dinner the next night, so I opted for fish. I know, I know, it's crazy to order fish in a steak restaurant. But I have no regrets! Bread came out warm with a creative salted whipped butter. So yummy! First I started with the kale salad and it was excellent. Light and healthy and the perfect starter. The Ora King salmon with sauce on side was also excellent although not crazy about the mussels. Loved the rice. read more

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On 7/8, I called ahead and spoke to Rosario who said they were doing their brunch menu and were open. When we arrived about 45 minutes later, the same person tells me that they switched over to "buffet style" because there were too many guests with children. I didn't know that's how this restaurant operates--just switching their menus. I've had both in the past. Their brunch menu is curated entrees with exceptional quality whereas their buffet-style brunch is straight up trash and overpriced. It's surprising how a restaurant can have that differing quality food and switch things up same day. We paid $22 for parking for 16 minutes only to be disappointed and end up eating elsewhere. Be aware that the restaurant also requires a credit card for reservations and charges a fee for no-shows, and there was no way to cancel it on my own so I asked her to cancel it, which she did. The restaurant was empty so it's not like a lost reservation would ding them. Just another way to make money. read more

Service was really slow until hubby complained. As others have said, the menu is overpriced. I made my own meal and two out of three (scallops and creamed spinach) were good. The Mac and cheese was burnt on top. The ice cream was better than the lava cake. The restaurant itself and views are lovely! The to-go bag is top tier. They acknowledged my birthday and that's always a nice touch. read more

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For the prices at this place, you'd expect the food to be exceptional. In my opinion, it was just decent; I definitely think it could be better for the cost. On a positive note, our waiter was very kind and attentive. I ordered the Ora King Salmon, which I found to be pretty good (rate: 7/10). read more

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Probably one of the worst restaurants I've ever been to at these prices with the worst service. I thought maybe it was only me but my bar mate geeked me up for this one. Took 15 mins to get a drink with a mostly empty bar rail, I ordered food along with the women next to me also by her self I got the skirt steak with sub truffle potatoes vs fries. They brought the fries took it back then came back to the bar rail and scraped the fries off in to the bar rail and said she didn't want to waste the steak and it would be another 10 mins. Then continued to wipe the plate off with a random napkin she found on the bar rail. The gentleman that brought the women's food out was rubbing his hands everywhere didn't wash and then handed her her food.I was completely done eating along with the woman next to me with the single crab cake that smelled pretty rough i believe they refunded her crab cake. All we could do was laugh at those point as far as the price point goes, in all of my years i haven't had service this terrible at this price point ever and the staff is just laughing and messing around behind the bar. Dont waste your money. read more

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Standard classic Gaylord old hickory ambience. Friendly service at the bar. Crab soup was tasty and filling. Crab cake (highly recommended by the bartender) was filled w crab and very little filler which is the way a crab cake should be! read more

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Staying at the Gaylord and my local cousins joined us for breakfast. We had 4 adults and one child. There was no wait and was told no reservations are required for breakfast. We were greeted friendly ally our waitress, who took our order but I'm not sure she was fully listening. My cousin ordered an omelet that comes with cheese - no cheese was included. My mom ordered eggs over medium but they arrived overcooked. My child cousin ordered toast but he never received it. Thankfully he had breakfast before coming and decided he didn't want toast. I ordered steak and eggs but no eggs. The waitress convinced my cousin to take my eggs but then brought them out on my plate. Despite all of that the food was good. Not amazing just good. I guess I expected more from a fine dining establishment. Also note... they did away with their Sunday brunch menu back in November. Plus I saw online (not on the Gaylord website) about a breakfast buffet and did not see that as well. read more

Excellent drinks and atmosphere. Pleasant bartender and great spot to relax and unwind after walking along the harbor. Would love to have dinner there someday! read more

Old Hickory - Cranberry and grey goose. - Steakhouses Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

Food was fine. Service? Arguably the worst I've ever had. We waited 30+ minutes just to order drinks, and my wine must have required a trip to the basement of Narnia because it took another 20 minutes to appear after everyone else got their craft cocktails. The check showed multiple entrees our table didn't order or receive, plus a charge for an entire bottle of wine despite ordering one glass, all on top of a 20% automatic gratuity. Hard not to assume she was padding an already high-spend bill for extra cash. The place wasn't even busy. Just inattentive, corner-cutting service with none of the professionalism you'd expect from a fine dining establishment with a price point as high as Old Hickory's. If you're taking clients here, check every line of that bill. Appearances clearly outpace integrity. The kitchen shows real skill. It's the service floor that turns an otherwise good meal into a regrettable experience. read more

Had some wine and food at the bar. Everything was very good. The server was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. read more

Old Hickory - Steakhouses Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

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Every time my husband came back from a deployment; we'd stay 4-7 days at the Gaylord, Old Hickory was our meal of choice every time. Food was always great! Fast forward, post COVID and things have definitely changed. They should've left things the way they were! read more

Seated very quickly next to the window. We could see the Ferris wheel in the distance. The restaurant is very fancy and more for a special occasion. The tomato bread was paired with honey butter from the hives on the hotel roof. The crab dip was cheesy and warm. Salmon was cooked nicely but the veg was a little sad read more

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Dinner at Old Hickory was outstanding--high-quality food, great service, and an experience worthy of the price. Breakfast was the complete opposite. Unfriendly, disengaged staff, rushed service despite an empty dining room, and very poor food quality (very basic omelette options, stale pre-heated store bought pancakes). For $80+ (including gratuity) for a family of three, it felt wildly overpriced. The inconsistency is the biggest issue. Dinner was 5 stars; breakfast didn't come close read more

We wanted a great meal and found it here! With the many steakhouse options in the DMV we tend to forget about the good ole reliable hotel Steakhouses. I too am guilty, admittedly not having stepped foot in the Gaylord National Harbor in over 6 years! The food was fabulous, and the service was excellent. Our server Ruben's recommendations were fantastic. We loved and went with every single one of them starting with the Baked Maryland Lump Crab Dip. The crab dip was thick, creamy, and piping hot with large chunks of fresh lump crab meat. For entrees, we had the Tournedos Rossini and the Old Hickory Crabcakes. The steak was extremely tender, luxurious, and flavorful. The Crabcakes were meaty, juicy, well-seasoned, and golden brown. The bill was not small by any means, but reasonable for a steakhouse. Old Hickory was an experience. From the food to the class and charm of the staff. It's an experience I will be having again and again. This place is worth every penny! read more

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For the prices, you expect a lot better. The service was great. But the food in general was not particularly impressive and it was unclear which dishes could serve 2 versus 1. We were also told there was parking validation for 3 hours but it only discounted $14 from the garage. There are nicer places that are actually cheaper but the food is better. Would not visit again. read more

We spent the weekend at the Gaylord and attended a wine and dinner event at this restaurant. Even though the event was scheduled for 6-8, we didn't get seated until 6:30. And then we waited a bit more for it to start and for the wine to be served. It would've been nice if they served some wine as soon as we were seated since we waited a while again for things to start (sparkling maybe?). But besides that, everything from then onwards was awesome! Barrel Oak Winery presented their wines with each dish especially prepared by the chefs at Old Hickory. They even prepared a vegetarian menu for my husband! The food was so delicious, starting with an amuse bouche, then beet salad, halibut and then short ribs, ending with a pear mousse dessert. Each wine pairing was also so delicious and perfect! As a foodie, I was truly happy and so glad we went! I told the event coordinators I'd be happy to attend anytime they held this event! We'll also be visiting Oak Barrel Winery in VA soon! Bravo! read more

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One Word: WOW!!! My husband and I joined my sister and her husband to celebrate her birthday at this beautiful restaurant. From the beginning to the end, the experience was amazing. Our waiter, Marc, was the best...attentive, entertaining and efficient. The short ribs were the best I've had in years and both of our husbands enjoyed it as well. My sister chose the lobster which she loved. The sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus were perfectly cooked and seasoned. We had a great time and will definitely return. read more

Food was okay, we had the Charcuterie board for the appetizer, spilt the 18oz bone-in ribeye with Brussel sprouts, Requested the steak medium rare but it came medium well. Sprouts were delicious and the bread with honey butter was nice. Charcuterie board was great loved the fig jelly. Very busy and loud Service was okay refilled our drive no after we were finished with the meal. Took awhile to pay for our meal. Price $$$$ read more

Joe the waiter my group had was extremely rude. The food was mediocre, lacked seasoning. Joe server told us that the issue with our order was our fault when we ordered correctly. He then proceeded to antagonize my table. We spoke to the management they first charged the price but included a service charge that was higher than the original bill. Definitely will not be attending this restaurant again. It is said to see that this restaurant allows people such as Joe work here. read more

My gf's and I were overdue for a girl's brunch out! So we decided to come to Old Hickory since I believe it just opened back up with a new brunch option. They start serving brunch at 11:30 so we had a reservation for that time (please note if someone in your party doesn't show they stated they will charge a $25 fee for that person). I was the first one to arrive from my party at 11:20, so I checked us in. There was another large group who arrived a little after me. They also checked in. When my GF's arrived, we wanted to inform the waitress that our entire party had arrived. We were overlooked several times without any acknowledgment. After walking up to the lady and having to speak loudly, she then noticed us. We were seated (after the large party), and the waitress apologized for some sort of mixed up. The decor has a very old fashion appeal, which I wasn't a fan of. However, where we were seated was next to an open balcony that overlooked the hotel, which was pretty nice. The food was delicious I enjoyed everything that I had. The appetizers come family style in charcuterie style. My favorite had to be the lobster rolls! So delicious and buttery and flavorful! Just yum! For my entree I got the crab cake Benedict, which was pretty good; however, because they didn't (throughout the entire visit) bring enough silverware my eggs got cold and hardened up, so it really wasn't a Benedict. Desserts is also shared family style and brought out in a nice display board, which was pretty good as well. My gf's wasn't pleased with their food any at all. One dish was served cold, and the other one didn't like the taste. Overall I did enjoy; but I probably wouldn't come back. read more

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Like the food and the attention Specially, the waitress who served us Very knowledgeable about combinations of drink and food things I look forward to having at a restaurant read more

This is a great place to go for dinner. Lunch was fine, but I enjoyed the dinner menu better (because I don't care for fries with my steak). The waiter was polite and prompt. I love the dinner steak here. It was cooked perfectly. It's not a bad choice for a date night. Depending on where you sit, you might be able to see stage performers at the Gaylord or a waterfront view. read more

Bring back the tablecloths! After that, the food was delicious. Hands-down, one of the best locations in DC for dinner. The restaurant is humongous and airy with a beautiful decor and amazing, gentle, friendly staff people. We had the best view in the restaurant next to the patio and overlooking Potomac and the Ferris wheel. I am so happy we chose that location. But bring back the white tablecloths seriously. If a server is going to place your flatware for each meal, it shouldn't spin around on a wooden table. My kale salad was delicious and light and filling and large! I enjoyed the vinaigrette that came on it, but I typically get my dressing on the side. But I did not mind it. They actually garnished it perfectly. My partner had the wedge salad and he said he enjoyed it. Our particular favorite delight were the Peruvian peppers in both of our salads. I must find the seeds and grow my own! My appetizer was the crabcake and it came with the delicious light, lemon sauce and corn and the Peruvian red peppers. Hardy no filler and garnished with lovely greens on top. it was full of flavor and just delightful to eat. My partner had the fillet steak with asparagus. He said the steak was amazing and I did taste a bit of it and indeed perfectly cooked and seasoning highlighted the meat. My cauliflower steak was wonderful although I would order it again. I would also remove the olive tapenade that was on it. It was entirely too salty for my taste. We also ordered a side of bernaise and oxtail sauces so putting that oxtail sauce over my cauliflower steak and mushrooms was the perfect way to eat it after removing the tapenade. I think I was most disappointed by the bread. It was not served warm and in fact, it was quite chewy that we could hardly eat it with delicious honey butter. That was most disappointing. Overall, The restaurant, the servers, the location, the table, the view, the meal-- Everything was wonderful. We left no room for dessert though. I can't wait to go back and get steak ! read more

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Way Overpriced! We order for 3 people and it was $240! A kids cheeseburger was $30 and an adult double cheeseburger was $60. Terrible pricing. They can accommodate allergies pretty well though, my brother with celiac disease ate safely. Food was average, not worth the price by any means. The waitress was quite inattentive and brought out all of the entrees at different times. Restaurant was very cold with ac vents blowing over every table. 2 stars only reason I gave it 3 stars only because my brother ate safely. read more

I only purchased the food for takeout to enjoy the Gaylord hotel festivities; however, the restaurant was beautiful and was clearly designed as a fine dining experience. The food itself was delicious, we had an array of items including the half chicken and short ribs which were both tender and flavorful. We also had the Caesar salad which had fresh anchovies which was divine. Highly recommend for a special occasion, however enjoy it in the restaurant. read more

Review based on breakfast only. There were only three other people eating. Check in was complicated for hostess. Getting the order taken- even though there were at least three staff standing around talking- took longer than it should have. Food did come out in timely manner. Food: signature breakfast plate was giving last night's leftovers. Potatoes were large chunks, super greasy. Asparagus with burnt aftertaste. Sausage sweet in an unpleasant way. Bacon was a thick chewy slab with a thick ribbon of fat. Nothing seemed freshly prepared. It didn't sit well. Would not go again for breakfast for sure. I've had far better breakfasts out for much less. read more

I have dined at all the Old Hickory locations at the Gaylord Resorts, and they are very consistent with good food, service, and ambiance. It's a great venue to take clients to dinner after industry conventions and tradeshows here at the Gaylord. The first night was cocktails and steaks, and the next morning, they served really good breakfasts. Don't sleep on this place. read more

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Beautiful, clean restaurant. Service was decent. Nice menu with good variety of food for everyone. Located inside the Gaylord Hotel. read more

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I sat at the bar for lunch and was served very well with good conversation and an attentiveness by Sy. I ordered the tomato soup and the crab cake with a glass of Merlot. While I Will say it was a bit pricey with the soup at $16 and the crab cake app with an arugula salad at $32. The arugula salad was literally a garnishment when I mentioned wanting a little more with no hesitation Sy went to the kitchen and brought a few sprinkles more. This place was convenient and the service superb. read more

Old Hickory - The lunch menu - Steakhouses Near Me - National Harbor, Maryland

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First time here. Our waiter was Marc. We freaking love Marc. Everyone should be like Marc. He wanted to make sure we had a great dinner and made us feel so special. Love him. The restaurant is in the Gaylord and it is very clean, absolutely love the old fashioned decor, and we were sat right near the window where you can see the Ferris wheel . Bread and honey butter was what dreams are made of, Maryland charcuterie board was sooooooooo good. PLEASE GET THE SMOKED SMITHSONIAN DRINK!!! Also the Riverside breeze drink was so good I don't usually like to drink alcohol but this drink was so flavorful and went well with the entree too. I got the shrimp and Pork belly entree and my husband got the Old Hickory Bourbon brined pork chop. This is one of my favorite restaurants I have been to to date. We will be back. read more

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Food was not good. Old and greasy Service was slow Ambiance was very nice and luxurious read more

Old Hickory is absolutely a wonderful restaurant. The staff is with you the They make sure that you are happy with everything. I have eaten lunch dinner and breakfast there and I can say everything is as good as it could be very elegant and classy restaurant. Not kind of place but you can I guess. My mother and I had a wonderful time and the restaurant was a five star restaurant. read more

The setting view and vibe are just amazing The servers were super polite and attentive, and so was the maitre de. She kept going around asking if everything was OK. Chatted amiably Salad bar is really well done. Soups were a letdown. Meat variety and availability are massive Except chicken is only one skewer. He ran out and went to get it, didn't come for the entire hour we were there I just flipped my order to salads only at that point. Dulce de leche was ok, chocolate cake was good. read more