Great service, wings, and sauces at the Olde Tavern! I came for a late lunch/early dinner with some friends. We shared the fried pickles as an appetizer and they were delicious with and without ranch. I got my chicken wings fried and my favorite sauces were the Golden BBQ and Thai Chili. The prices were fair and and the tavern has a chill vibe. I think this is a great place to come for drinks and some bar food! read more

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The cheese curds have changed, but not for the better. They taste as if this restaurant has moved away from actual fried cheese curds and moved toward just frying cheese similar to a small mozzarella stick. The inside is very melty now and a more oily. They have also moved away from dusting with Parmesan which was a really nice touch to the flavor profile. The wings are still good here. There were a little dry, possibly overcooked. The staff were great and very friendly. The ambiance is still relaxed while being a little elevated. read more

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Absolutely the rudest waitress Food was not enough to overcome the lousy service If you want to be treated like a nuisance this is your place read more

Great food and service. They have a large menu with a ton of variety. The only thing I've ever ordered here that I didn't like was the grilled romaine salad (just tasted like smoke). They always have a lot of daily specials too. The last time I went I had the Thai chicken over rice which was more like an Indian curry but it was fantastic. read more

The food is extremely good for tavern style food. The chef knows what he's doing. Excellent service from the bartenders and servers as well.

I literally hear like 2 to 3 times a week. I absolutely love their specials, they normally will have a salmon on special with a peach glaze and it is phenomenal. The bartenders, and the cooks are absolutely amazing and will cater to whatever you need. I will always be going back here for as long as I live at hickory!!!! read more

First time eating here our server Tina was spot on with service and steaks was perfectly cook, the potato cakes was awesome. Will definitely be regulars eating here. read more

This was my third visit send they did not disappoint. I'll reserve the background for our group's christmas luncheon celebration. Everyone was happy with their food selections and service. The backroom was perfect for our group. We will definitely be back again. read more

Olde Tavern - The chefs salad was very large and very delicious. It has a ton of ingredients. - Wine Bars Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

my sister likes to rent out the back room for her birthday! we always have such a fun time and the food are always amazing! the service is always amazing! the workers are nice and professiona! the place is neatly decorated read more

I would say Olde Tavern is a fine choice if you're out & about & hungry. The food is fine. The ambiance is nice, but you're not really sure how it goes with the food/theme? The service is fine. I kind of look at it the same way I look at Chili's ‍ read more

Nice place. Good wings.I can see why they are always busy.Glad we stopped and we will come back

I have been here several times and the food is consistently good. Tonight, we were seated quickly and our order was taken by Brooke. The food came out hot and everything was delicious. My ribeye was cooked to perfection and the potato cakes were wonderful as always. It's not often that everything comes out hot and correct. Brooke was attentive, but not intrusive. Our meals were simple and good. Will be returning!! read more

First time eating from here. Horrible wings, the skin was rubbery and had absolutely no taste at all. These were supposed to be Garlic Parmesan wings. As you can see, they were burnt black on the edges. read more

Olde Tavern - Smoked then fried wings - Wine Bars Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

The service was absolutely horrible. 20 minutes after we order she finally started to put the order in. The food was mediocre. 2 of us asked for bbq sauce, she brought 1 after some time. Asked for another ...again....never got it. I have never had service so bad as I experienced tonight. read more

We moved here recently and we have enjoyed Olde Tavern several times. It is our go-to for consistent good food/drink, and our #1 pick for best wings in this area. Great Mom and Pops Tavern with a good vibe. Mgr. Chris is excellent with the customer service and our service and drinks are always on point. Try Olde Tavern and I am sure it will make your Hickory short list. read more

Service was very slow. Then our server disappeared. Since we had long since finished our drinks and cold appetizer, we cashed out instead of ordering dinner. This place used to be decent, but food and service have gone downhill. read more

Our group of 20 was given the side room and a huge long table. And an open memo. The service was friendly and efficient. The atmosphere comfortable. And after a request to the waitstaff to compliment the cook, he came out to thank us personally. I went big and had the Angus RibEye as did a couple friends. Various sides were had. The steak was a bit fatty but that's where the flavor comes from .. along with some wonderful subtle seasonings that didn't get in the way of the natural flavor. all others seemed pleased with their meals as well. Oh and some Chares pulled pork nachos were very nice! Friend and I shared a bottle of California Cab. Went with the steak nicely .. it had enough acid and tannins that preferred being with rich food. I would go back for sure read more

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It was just ok. Service was so slow and they weren't that busy. We ate bar food. It was fine...nothing stellar. Good atmosphere.

First of all let me say I'm glad not everybody likes this place. That way I don't have to wait for my food. It always comes out hot and fresh and tastes great. Can you really judge a restaurant for its wait staff for the last two years? If we've learned anything through the pandemic, it has taught us that any business that survived did something right. I won't tell you if this restaurant is good or bad, but I will say that many other restaurant workers and owners in the local area, Come here for great food and good times. read more

When all things work well this is a good place to eat. Good menu and food choices. Couple of really good servers who provide excellent service. It's casual and family friendly. read more

Disappointed Table was set but never wiped down first. Rolled napkins had a frosting like hunt on them. And the glass on windows at our booth were CAKED with nasty food finger prints No excuses as we were the ONLY ones in there eating and could've been wiped during their downtime. read more

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This place was awful. Ordered french onion soup and the salmon special over caesar salad. No croutons cuz i am Gluten sensitive. Soup came out and tasted like beef bouillon cubes in a cup of hot water. Salt city. Sent it back. Salmon arrived and the salad had croutons on it. I sent it back. So the waitress came back after picking off the croutons. Im like, REALLY?!? So i started to eat and got 1/4 through the salmon and it wasn't cooked. Waitress? Waitress? Nope. She plopped her butt in a booth to socialize with her friends. We ordered Manhattans and they were so strong we couldn't drink them. I would only go there if i wanted a beer and potato skins. read more

We stumbled upon this hidden gem because most of the BBQ Joints we wanted to check-out were closed. I Googled good restaurants in the area and this came up. When we arrived we were graciously greated by Claudia. She then sat us and took our order. We ordered the "Garlic-Infused Beer-Battered Mushrooms". They were perfect so perfect we ate them all before I remembered to take a picture lol. They were seasoned right but not salty and fried well but not to hard or to soft were the batter would fall off. I ordered the "Tavern's Chicken Sole Pomodoro" I have NEVER had a grilled chicken this JUICY and TENDER at a restaurant. It was seasoned perfectly and not salty. I'd have to say this was just one of the best entrees I've had in a while in NC since moving here. I was extremely impressed!! I only wished it was served with linguine or fettuccine or maybe garlic mashed potatoes. Instead I had a garlic mashed potatoes cakes w/mushroom sauce (which was a bit salty but delicious) My mom had the Pulled Pork Plate which was also amazing. We're DEFINITELY coming back every time we're in the area!! read more

Olde Tavern - Tavern's Chicken Sole Pomodoro "TENDER, seasoned perfectly and JUICY" - Wine Bars Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Worst service ever. Waited 20 mins for a drink, told the bartender I'd like to order food. Nursed my beer and after 25 minuets gave up. Flagged down another server and asked to close out. That took another 20 minuets I would've just left if I had anything less than a $20 to leave on the bar. Don't bother, you won't live that long! read more

One of the best burgers I've had in a long while. Fantastic buttery, fluffy bun, perfectly cooked patty, and fantastic taste for the patty. Basically perfect. Fries were quite nice as well, although the portion is fairly small. Service is a tad slow but honestly that's the only fault here - amazing. read more

Olde Tavern - a hamburger and french fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Its Bar Food, but its good bar food. I met a client here for lunch. We had a great meal in a dark but inviting environment. This is definitely a bar, so at dinner and beyond I imagine it's louder and less appealing for business meal. I got a club sandwich and the fried mashed potatoes. Both were very good. I can't remember what my client had, but he enjoyed it. read more

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First and last time here. Waitress took forever to greet us, we waited 45min for our meals and mine was completely wrong (I ordered blackened pasta) I received teriyaki pasta which was GROSS! The waitress informed she would have it made correctly and she did however it took another 30min to fix....I had to get it to go..got home and it was extremely greasy and made me sick. I'll never return. I tossed the entire plate and waste of money! read more

One of my favorite spots in Hickory. Food is always fresh and delicious. Seems like they have mastered every thing on the menu.

Usually very consistent however last Saturday eve 03.20 - we arrived at 6:30, ordered a cocktail, waited 20 min, took order and waited another hr and 15 before we finally said enough, paid tab and walked out. Waitress blamed the kitchen. I believe she forgot to turn the order in and was fairly flippant when we said cancel the order. She said "hey y'all I removed everything from ur ticket that didn't come out" we were like really..duh. She should have comped the four draft beers and two cocktails and said sorry. Too many choices of restaurants in Hky so I won't be back for a while. Be cautious of this place if they are crowded, they can't handle it. read more

Nice folks. Service VERY slow. Beer poured and left at counter till no foam when served. Fries skimpy. Pub chips cold and under cooked. Other than that nice place. Decent salad. Strange Buffalo sauce but good salad. Weird Buffalo sauce. Good pickle fries. read more

Stopped in for late lunch today. Carly got a easier chair for my 84 yr old mom for patio dining. She treated us awesomely!! Food was fantastic. Will be back. read more

Last time we had a server named Teagan who went above and beyond for us. This past visit we were asked to leave a review and this was beyond the worst customer service I've ever received. Bartenders fighting with wait staff in front of everyone. Food was cold and unappetizing. Will not return. Teagan was the only reason we returned and she is no longer there. Don't waste your money. Management was under some influence when I asked to speak with him and he was unable to hold a professional conversation. The bartender (I believe her name was Sarah) tried to help the situation and she was obviously on something as well. This place is far below par in managing and lacking any acknowledgement from the owner. Go somewhere else. read more

I do not expect great food at a bar, but the food is great. They make great smoked ribs and their specials usually include a fish. The staff is friendly and accommodating - for instance after I was served a salad, I wanted bacon and the bartender brought a ramekin of bacon right out. The service staff is friendly and helpful, we had a work Happy Hour in the dining room,(20 people) the waitress was great. She suggested apps for sharing and did separate checks with pleasure. We usually sit at the bar because of watching sports and the bartender remembers what I drink. They do have tables outside. I give it five stars for good service, good food, and entertainment - occasional band, pool tables and TVs. read more

Love this.place. if you are.lookkng for great affordable food.thisnis your place.the food is bar.non best in hickory. Service is axing. And the owner is on site every single.day so quality.staus on point.go here.now read more

This places wings are phenomenal. Plus Jason at the bar makes a margarita to die for. We have excellent service every time we come here. The pullled pork nachos were delicious as well, and that's coming from a seasoned pork smoking hobbyist. Awesome place!!! read more

I ate here with my family a couple nights ago and the service was horrible. waited 45 minutes for drinks, beer was almost warm by the time it got to the table. when the food got to the table i got the wrong food and never brought me the correct food. our server was carley maybe? rude, impatient, and yelling at other employees. rarely came to our table maybe saw her twice to take our order and bring us our food. didn't even bother to bring us the check, had someone else do that for her. never coming back. horrible management, complete chaos, and awful wait times. don't waste your money here when there are plenty of other restaurants in hickory that have superb service. read more

Had a really nice time at The Old Tavern. The staff was courteous and attentive and the food was very good. The Fries Pickle Appetizer was the fan favorite. A place to make time for soon. read more

Worst service I've ever experienced. Took 50 minutes after ordering for the server to tell me they were out of what I ordered. Screwed up another order. Friends have told me similar stories. Don't waste your money here. Too bad there aren't 0 stars. read more

Came to this place because we're in Hickory, NC for work. Service was great! Food is delicious! They make fresh pork rinds and they're awesome! The food is fresh and tasty the hamburger steak was fantastic! My coworkers got fish and chips and chicken Alfredo and said they were both excellent!! read more

Good, no great food? check! The sandwiches are great. The nightly specials are great- definitely ask. Wings and apps are really good. Chris leads a great kitchen crew- they really care about what they do, and it shows on the plate. Great service? check! This is a great group of bartenders- friendly and professional. A damn good wait staff. Pros who know their menu and it'd be hard to find a friendlier group. A nice selection of beers, with a rotating tap, and all your usual favorite spirits. Maybe the best feature is the regulars; a friendly, welcoming group of good folks. read more