Standard Oyster Company does seafood proud! If you haven't experienced SOC, it's time to try if you…read morelove oysters or seafood in general. Oysters, scallops, salmon, sea bass, whatever the market has to offer, the chef at SOC can cater to your tastes. I've been a lot of places from east to west coasts and continue to come back to Hickory for great food and service at SOC. Do yourself a favor and give it a try or revisit. First class dining. Enjoy!

Fantastic! I was in town and went by myself for dinner. I got the Zorba salad with grilled chicken,…read moreClams with old bay, and Oyster with garlic parm as their mango marg. They get their seasoning from a local vendor and it's the best old bay I've ever had. I ordered the Oyster Stew and Shrimp Ceviche originally but they were already out for the day. Sherri was my server. She made the experience a 10/10! She was so friendly and made the evening enjoyable since I went later and not many people were there. Highly recommend her and will be back with family to see her again to try the ceviche, oyster stew and get more clams!

WOW!! Now check this out, my wife and I work in Los…read moreAngeles and stay in Santa Clarita for a good portion of the year. These two cities are both in "northern Mexico aka southern California"!! When we're not working, we LIVE OUR BEST LIVES near the town of Hickory, in North Carolina. Now working and staying where we do, you know we're blessed with some of the best Mexican food on earth, but in Hickory, North Carolina?, and it was seafood too....whaaaaaaaaat?, nooooooo! way!! Yes Way!! Oh Lawd, El Vallartazo was EPIC!! We had a large order crab Nayarit, way too much for two people and a pescado guajillo & garlic red snapper, fried to perfection!! Again, way too much for two people... I need to mention the tostadas with ceviche along with the two salsas that are both served before the meal are absolutely amazing!! Now what impressed me the most was of course how fresh and delicious the food was but even more so it was the hospitality that made this evening so nice. From the time we walked in and sat down to the end of the meal when we were the only ones in the restaurant because they were actually closed at this point, but never made us feel rushed the entire experience was great!!

Our entre meals & the service was good overall! The restaurant is very nice and clean on the…read moreinside! However I wasn't a fan of the sides (the rice and beans). The beans weren't good at all & the rice was a little dry. I personally didn't like the complimentary ceviche it had a wet dog food consistency. It was free though, with a side of tostadas so I cannot complain!

Excellent food, great service--5 of 5 stars! Lots of vegetarian options. And the owners are fun and…read moreattentive! Go support them!

Good Mexican food. Very high soda prices. Five small sodas at $3.50 per soda. 17.50 + tax for 2.00…read moreworth of drinks at cost. A bit crazy! Maybe 12 oz with ice...

While my husband and I were traveling in our RV I happened to notice the Harbor Inn Sign, and we…read moredecided to give it a try. The place is neat, clean, with very helpful and patient servers. And the food was absolutely delicious and affordable. I wish we had Harbor Inn in Miami.

We gave it another shot and things were a lot better. Our hostess and waitress were both very…read morefriendly and the food was great, clean and quiet maybe our last visit a month ago was just a bad day for everyone. They have really good food.

Super friendly and helpful staff. They have fresh Halibut (which is super hard to find in this…read morearea) and grouper as well as a great selection of other fresh fish and meats and more! I wish I would have discovered this place sooner. The pricing was reasonable especially considering the quality of the products - all fresh and definitely cheaper than Publix. I highly recommend this establishment to others, as I will most definitely be back as often as possible (even though I live half an hour away - it's totally worth the drive). Thank you all so much! Keep up the great work!

Quality fish, Prime beef, extremely clean place and some great people! The service is top shelf…read moreas they know their products and are happy to provide coaching on preparation. Really Great Place, People and Products!

Copper Penny Grill in Hickory was a great first experience, and we will definitely be back. The…read morefood, drinks, atmosphere, and service all exceeded our expectations. We ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon, and the bourbon bacon glaze was outstanding. We also tried the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread, which had the perfect balance of cool ranch flavor and just the right amount of spice. For drinks, we enjoyed the Bananas Foster Old Fashioned, Maple Old Fashioned, and the Gummy Flight. Each one was well-crafted and delicious. One of the highlights of this location is the waterfront setting. We requested outdoor seating and were seated on the upper-level deck overlooking the water. There was live music at the lower-level outdoor bar on Saturday night, and we could still enjoy the music from our table upstairs while taking in the view. We were seated quickly, and every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and helpful. Although Copper Penny Grill has multiple locations, the Hickory location's waterfront atmosphere makes it especially memorable. If you're looking for great food, creative cocktails, live music, beautiful views, and excellent service, Copper Penny Grill in Hickory is well worth a visit. We look forward to returning and trying more of the menu.

I've already left a review before but this place still…read moreremains one of my favorites. brought my dog out here and he sat at the bar. the bartenders were friendly as usual! food was amazing! and i got my dog a chicken breast. they offered him a water bowl & all! been coming here for 3+ years. some good & off experiences but that's with any place! give it a try for dog friendly, water vibes, live music, full bar, & an assortment of food options!

Two of us had flounder and it was mushy. Was not fresh! There were a group of us that eat at the…read moreGalley and I'm not sure what the others responses were to their dinner.

Captains Galley has been my go-to restaurant since trying it last year for the first time. I…read morethought I had found great food. Everything was fresh and tasted great. However, we went a couple of weeks ago and the food left less to be desired. We went again Sunday (10-17-26) and the food was awful. While I do love their hushpuppies and the service was great; The crabcakes that all of us received were spoiled. The stuffed clams were nasty and slimy inside. The fish and the clam strips were overcooked and rubber, while the slaw tasted like it was made a week ago. I have never been so disappointed in my life with the food that I ate. When I told the waitress; she replied that the kitchen staff had left and that they had simple employees in the back preparing the food the best they could. When I told the checkout counter personnel, they replied that it was their first day. My bill was $63.00 for food that was inedible and I was offered no discount, compensation, or apologies. I would say that I am on the hunt for another seafood restaurant that I can enjoy. I hope I see better reviews in the future.

Fantastic food, wonderful service. The pork chop had a perfect sear and the topping gave a really…read moregood fruity flavor. I liked that there was a separate room for large parties, it kept the overall ambiance relaxed. Dessert could have been better. It wasn't bad,it just didn't match the level of the food. We chose the apple dumplings.

Fourk is located in the Viewmount area of Hickory. They have a free parking lot across the street,…read moreand if that fills, there is street parking. The space is open with high ceilings. I admired the artwork. The cascading glass waterfall is what first caught my eye when I entered. Fourk has been open since 2015 and serves New American cuisine with a twist. I was warmly welcomed when I entered and got seated at a round booth with a great view, near the artwork that caught my eye. They really know how to treat single diners here, which is rare these days. I liked that I got the best table in the place, and that they didn't attempt to seat me at the bar. My waitress was friendly and incredibly attentive. She helped me select a mocktail while going over the daily specials, and she even brought me the dessert menu near the beginning of my meal so I could plan ahead. The menu had many options in all price ranges. You can get sandwiches, burgers, salads and more high-priced entrees like mahi mahi, scallops and filet mignon. I went with the daily special, which was the Oscar Filet Mignon. It came with hollandaise sauce and grilled shrimp, and that combination intrigued me. I had the Party Punch mocktail, but it was perfect with strawberries, basil, pineapple and ginger ale. The filet mignon and topping were also amazing. I even had room for dessert and knew I had to try the blackberry wine cake, and that didn't disappoint either. This was a very special meal for me, as it marked the first leg of my trip to finish visiting all 100 North Carolina counties. With the great atmosphere, service, and food, Fourk set the bar incredibly high for the rest of my journey. I might need to make another special trip just to dine here again. The murder mystery nights and the live music nights are an added plus.

Years ago, my wife and I would occasionally frequent Captain's Galley…read more In my case, it would be the one in Statesville and for both of us, the one in Huntersville. My wife is not a big seafood fan but she was always able to find something on the menu she liked. Both are now closed. We had to drive to Hickory NC last Thursday because she needed supplies for her CPAC Machine. Captain's Galley is basically next door, so we decided to have an early dinner after her appointment and avoid some of the rush hour traffic. Inside is pretty much the same as the other two we had been too. Clean with nautical accents. Been so long I can't accurately compare the menu's but probably very similiar. Server was with us shortly and was very friendly and helpful. I order the fish fillet sandwich with a side of fries. My wife had a bowl of potato soups and deviled crabs. I enjoyed mine. The fish was a nice flaky flounder, tender and not overcooked. My wife said she enjoyed hers. It was a good surprise and a good way to end an otherwise frustrating day.

I've been coming here since I was a kid with my parents- it's a local favorite for me. I introduced…read morethis restaurant to my fiancée and he loves it! I've never gotten bad service here when it's slammed busy. Service is always great - everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable about items on the menu and will tell you their opinion about different food items in the menu. My favorite meal here is the full catfish platter it's a huge portion for the money and I get two servings out of it. Atmosphere is causal and family friendly. I definitely recommend checking it out. They also have a Granite Falls location.

This is one of the most mediocre, no thank you, spots I've ever been to…read more I got their ultimate grilled cheese; tomato, two kinds of cheese, and bacon. The sandwich is very basic, flat. Not a whole lot of filling. The bread was grilled but still tasted old and dry. The "side order" of fries was like a meal in itself which would be great for the money if the chili wasn't flavorless and the fries didn't taste frozen, along with half if them not actually being cooked. Plus side, shakes are decent and their ice cream is delicious. But who could go wrong with Herseys? I vote, save yourself the trip and skip this JOINT.

Cute , typical local little greasy spoon type of place except it's clean and not greasy. Menu…read moreincludes breakfast sandwiches and egg breakfasts, lunch items including hamburgers and sandwiches.. Got a couple livermush egg and cheese biscuits that are pretty dang good...and they also have ice cream!!!