American cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hickory

83 restaurant menus in Hickory, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse
75/100 (1428 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Steakhouse
American
Steakhouse
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Baked Potato Soup
Shrimp
Lobster Tails
Honey Mustard
Castaway Cocktail
Queensland Chicken & Shrimp Pasta
Salad
Prime Rib Sandwich
Salmon
Sirloin & Grilled Chicken
Salted Caramel Cookie Skillet
Steak Loaded Baked Potato and Macaroni and Cheese
Ribs
Bread with Whipped Butter
Sirloin Steak Baked Potato and Veggies
Juice
Cold Miller Lite
Sirloin with French Fries
Blooming Cheeseburger
Coconut Shrimp
Burger
The Wallaby Darned
Bloomin’ Onion
Medium Rare Sirloin Steak with Baked Potato
House Salad
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Alright last night we went as a family with our 20yr old twin girls,our waiter was Justin he was absolutely amazing, very attentive,engaging, an a..."
David Moore
"Taylor, our waitress, was as attentive as one could be. She checked on us at the appropriate times and our drinks were kept full throughout the..."
Tony Gentile
"The food was so amazingly good 😊. The waitress we had Kaylee Taylor was even more amazing. She is absolutely the best waitress there. You want..."
Tracy Simmons Garavaglia
"Just took my wife here for Mother's Day and had a wonderful time! great service, great waiters, amazing manager, top of the line food I highly..."
Nathan Henderson
"Our food was wonderful & our server Erica B. Was great! Thx for the birthday sundae & the gang singing happy birthday to me down under style! We'll..."
Margo Bowman
"Had our anniversary dinner there tonight. My husband said that the filet was one of the best he has had in recent memory and my lobster tails were..."
Kathryn Engels Regel
"Great food, friendly service, and our waitress was more than pleasant. The Ahi there for a bit was getting disappointing, but last night I was more..."
Jenica Chrysler
"New updates inside since last time. It’s pretty. I can’t say I come here often. I’d rather say it’s a treat once a year maybe. They do have a..."
Alice S.
"Best steak 🥩 hands down. Normally, we come on the weekends, but we made a midweek stop tonight. Usually we have a 30-45 ⌚ minute wait, but..."
A To Z Sales 1
"Let me start off by saying the food was great and the service was sooooo amazing. Thank you so much Haylie for taking such good care of me and me boy..."
Josiah Munoz
"My husband and I ate at this location and it was really good. I like my steak well done with good flavor. It was well done, with no pink, tender and..."
Letitia Manis
"I visited both Outback and Longhorn this weekend. Outback was so much better, it wasn't even a competition. The sirloin steak was so tender and..."
Angie Starnes
"My son took me here for Mother’s Day and it was such a nice experience. We expected a long wait because of the holiday but it was shorter than we..."
Aleia Mullis
"Went out to Outback Steakhouse with my Father for Fathers Day and had an amazing time! The staff was great but our server Tasia was absolutely..."
Paul Trigger
Ruby Tuesday
Ruby Tuesday
74/100 (942 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Vegetarian Friendly
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
Salad
Burger
Sit down
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just ate lunch here and it was great! Kelsi was our waitress and she kept our drinks full and checked on us several times. Job well done. I had the..."
Patrick Murphy
"Great server. Even the Managers checked with us to see if we were satisfied. Delicious sirloin steak, mashed potatoes and green beans. Great choice !..."
Wanda Buffington
"I was surprised how fresh and delicious the food was. My 4yr old ate all her pasta, which she normally never finishes a meal. The waitress was very..."
Katie Risher
"The service here is great! We were served by Paige and she was amazing! So sweet and attentive. We were well taken care of and we really enjoyed our..."
Baylee Grosso
"Or server Shelby was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of. The food was great! We had chicken and broccoli pasta and grilled chicken..."
Becky H
Hickory Wine Shoppe
Hickory Wine Shoppe
73/100 (259 ratings)
Restaurants
Wine Bar
Wine Bar
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Café
Wine Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a great place! Staff and patrons were helpful and very friendly. My wine knowledge is limited and it was wonderful to have someone there to help..."
James Simpson
"Thoroughly enjoyed my first visit!!! Knowledgeable staff, excellent selection of beverages and top notch entertainment in the form of Dale..."
Alan Harrelson
"Great staff very accommodating, love the option to be outdoors when the weather is..."
Marlene Lackey
"Such a wonderful experience! Very helpful people there and so many neat events going on there! Can't wait to return often to relax, have some wine..."
Caroline Hooks
"Great atmosphere,music and..."
Elizabeth Matthews Brisben
"This shoppe has a beautiful and welcoming interior. The shopping center in which it is located is also quite beautiful. I was impressed before I even..."
Shawn Vintin
"If you are in Hickory do not hesitate to come here. Great customer service, the orange wine is fantastic and the mozzarella is amazing. Couldn't ask..."
Keaton Drake
"Loved everything! The wine, the cheese platter and the service were all..."
Lisa Sherrill
"Went in yesterday to get wine for Mother’s Day. Don’t know a lot about wine but the ladies in the store pointed me in the right direction of..."
Sean Reece
"Great selection, incredible staff... a must- do in..."
Jay Doub
"We really enjoyed our night out here. Staff was very attentive, food was great, wine selection wa amazing and the atmosphere was perfect. Can't..."
Candis Pittman
"Selection and service are top-notch. They will chill your chosen wine to the perfect temperature and the menu items are..."
Lori B
Kickback Jacks
Kickback Jacks
73/100 (478 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Burger
American
Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I placed an order to go on door dash. We are from out of town so didn't know what to expect. I thought the prices were so reasonable so I didn't..."
Jenna Lambert
"My wife and I ate here while traveling to Black Mountain, NC. Service was good, the place was clean and my wife's salad was huge.If you found my..."
Roger Brittingham
"The hubby & I first time eating here.. Philly cheese steak egg rolls (not pictured) because they was eaten before the meals came out 😆 He got the..."
Tamara Penley
"Great food! Awesome service with a cool sports atmosphere! Definitely worth the..."
Stephen Holley
"Good food and drinks at a reasonable price. I had their early bird fish and chips. I asked for well done fries and they missed that, but the fish was..."
jim dunde
"Our waitress was Allysa fantastic. She didn't do anything besides her job properly which is actually rare. All of our food came out quickly and was..."
The Ox
"First time eating lunch here. It's awesome. The salmon is off the chain. Xavier is the best. She's always smiling and very pleasant. And..."
Glenda Moore
East Coast Wings & Grill
East Coast Wings & Grill
73/100 (3851 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Select Wing Flavor
Side of Freshly Sliced Potato Chips
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Salad
Chicken Avocado Flatbread
Wings
New Philly Steak Flatbread
Lemonade
Cold Beer
Loaded Tater Tots
mozzarella sticks
Chicken Wings
Chicken Fingers
Mac Cheese Burger
Brisket Mac and Cheese
Bourbon Burger and Fries
Pub Chips
Like Water
Santa Fe Quesadilla
The Original Cookie Skillet
Burger
Side of Crispy Ale-Battered French Fries
Side of Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
Sit down
American
Bar
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I personally have never had any complaints about this restaurant. We go there often & are always treated very good, good service, & I love their..."
Janis Greeson Allison
"Never been til Tonite. National Chicken Wing Day and walked right in. Justice was our server. Excellent service, excellent food. We will be..."
Annette Kanupp
"Excellent food! Wings are amazing! The food is always fresh and hot! Does not taste frozen at all! Burgers, fries and chips are great!! Lots of..."
Alicia Twitty
"Eat here all the time with my wife, it's one of our personal favorites!! Always had great wait staff and amazing food. The buffalo chips are the..."
Shane Smith
Applebee's Grill + Bar
Applebee's Grill + Bar
72/100 (192 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Ribs
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Omg great food loved the employees were nice and wonderful. Food was great thanks so..."
Rita Catoe
"Would have been a 5, but the kid seating people had the personality of a wet wash cloth. Didn't greet us, just moaned "follow me". Didn't get my..."
M R
"Great way better than last time food was hot almost picture perfect. Server was great and had great attitude(tyler). New manager (scott) was great..."
William Crenshaw
"Clean and neat. Melissa our waitress was super polite and very good at her job. Food was good. I got the sampler (the appitizer) for my meal, husband..."
melinda champion
"This was the 4th time eating here in the last two months so I'm confident when I say this is a great place to eat. All of those time the service was..."
Danielle Block
"Their chicken Alfredo was amazing!! I'm usually not a fan of broccoli but theirs was so good. It was hot, the waitress was super sweet and friendly,..."
Kaylei Perdew
Subway
Subway
72/100 (2015 ratings)
Restaurants
Deli
American
Deli
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sandwiches
Fast food
American
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
"The food items are of outstanding quality and are sild at a good price. Staff are helpful and..."
DANIEL ENGLE
"Very clean and great customer service. The food was fresh and very good. Would recommend Subway in..."
Vanessa Hylton
"Clean great service!! Merry..."
Elizabeth Kay Masten
"Fast friendly service, great..."
Robert Franklin
"I would get a roast beef sandwich at Subway they got rid of that. They had a rib sandwich they got rid of that. Very disappointed in Subway they keep..."
James Mcmanus
"Everything was fresh, which makes a huge difference in making your creations. Great sandwich..."
Chad Martin
"Clean, well prepared staff. Over all very satisfying sub. Wasn't skimpy like some..."
George Strickland
Ihop
Ihop
72/100 (196 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pancakes
Sit down
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I enjoyed my visit to IHOP and was very impressed with the food and service that we received. The night that we visited the restaurant there were..."
R. Allen
"We stopped in while traveling. I ordered the Pancake breakfast plate, pancakes with strawberries & bananas, eggs over easy, sausage and hash browns...."
A To Z Sales 1
"I never write reviews, but I had to this time because my waitress Kendra was SO AMAZING. I dined in by myself and she was so friendly and sweet and..."
Holly Nelson
"Let me just say the host/server/ George is absolutely amazing! Best experience in ANY restaurant I have ever been to….there needs to be more people..."
Jonathan Duncan
"The food was fresh and hot (Delicious). The Restaurant was clean and we'll maintained. The staff was friendly and the customer service was very good...."
A To Z Sales
"Great customer service n great food... Very clean n sanitary...Takes a lil time to get seated do 2 COVID seating n the amount of ppl there... but..."
Dupre Falls
Golden Corral
Golden Corral
72/100 (514 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My family loves it, always something for everyone’s taste buds I like it best when it’s busy because everything is hot and fresh it’s always..."
William Paul Foley
"Great place for variety of foods. Food was fresh and delish.. One problem was the Strawberries was so tiny and wasn't ripe at the Chocolate..."
Angela Mae Hicks
"Had a good time. Here service good for the hole Granitefalls paranormal investigators research team thank you very much me and the loved being there..."
Chris Banks
"My first time going to they're buffet for breakfast. It was GREAT!! They had tenderloin made to order omelettes, fruit, you name it and you could get..."
Chad Scronce
"We loved the food, its always..."
DARLA PYATT
"There is something about taking the whole family to the buffet, always a great trip, good food and good atmosphere. Back to post covid ways at the..."
David Hahn
"Awesome staff! Our waiter was very cool and even did a magic trick with a napkin for us! The food was great as always, I will definitely be back..."
Johnny McJohnface
"I would give this place 6 stars if I could!! The food is amazing. Lots to choose from. The waitresses are on point. Drink refills before you finish..."
Patrick Murphy
"Food was great, service was..."
Tony Church (Glenn)
Red Lobster
Red Lobster
72/100 (796 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Sit down
American
Seafood
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visited here while in town for a short while. My daughter had the pasta, I had the lobster platter. Very good! Loved the cheddar biscuits as usual...."
Kayla Whiteside
"We decided to go on a Friday on opening early shift. The entire experience was great, along with food and service. Manager spoke with us several..."
Bryan Barnes
"Food tasted great, but slightly overcooked. Cheddar bay biscuits of course we're awesome- and enjoyed a randy ice tea! Large portions and fast..."
Rose Moon
Captain D's
Captain D's
72/100 (1504 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Seafood
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Seafood
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Probably one of the more underrated chain restaurants in hickory. The place is always clean, service always is courteous and friendly, food is always..."
John Soots
"Dang good hushpuppies! They made them fresh for us...."
Mike Fisher
"This location is okay and the cashier was really nice. There's nobody inside the restaurant and I was the only one in line. This restaurant does not..."
Mere Oxendine
"Love this place. We had to wait for our food but it was delicious. We will be..."
Patrick Murphy
"We love the fish sandwiches. They don't use frozen Square fish patties, it is pieces of fish on a..."
Janelle Norris
"Food was good. Service also..."
Carrie Lockamy
Pdq
Pdq
71/100 (236 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Fast Food
Fast food
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Chicken Sandwich
Sandwiches
Fast food
Fast food
American
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This place I had never been to and was pleasantly surprised. The women that were in the drive-through were extremely nice and polite. I even got a..."
Allie Mack
"I’ve been here a couple times and sometimes it’s perfect with the spicy crispy chicken sandwiches, fries and sauces but the other times the food..."
Tia L.
"This was my first time eating at PDQ. I had it delivered via GrubHub and honestly the food was absolutely..."
Dan TheWorkingMan1992
"I eat here often. I sometimes take a medication that forces me to temporarily alter my diet, so many restaurants I am unable to find foods I am..."
Crystal Jordan
Arby's
Arby's
71/100 (986 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
American
American
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Fast food
American
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Drive thru wait time takes awhile. The food is good though. They have always got my orders..."
Stephanie Carswell
"Very fresh compared to other Arby's I've had lately. Quick and they made sure I had the sauce I wanted...."
NMA- Media
"It was good, but they're getting slack on how much cheese the put on the beef and..."
Jessica McCrary
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
70/100 (1318 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Barbecue
American
Barbecue
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
American
Barbecue
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"MMMM I just ate here for lunch today, and even though they didn't have the loaded King Kong baked potatoes I came there for, I still got some bomb..."
Winston Michael Ray Faxon
"They catered a party for us on Sat. Everyone raved about the food. Not a bit of the pulled pork or chicken breast left. People were asking to take..."
Kim Alexander Dixon
"Only been here 3 times but it is the best! Wonderful service and great food! Keep it..."
Sandi Holmes Moore
"I’m..."
Dawn Allison
"Excellent food and..."
Leslie Brown
"Brisket is out if this..."
Janna Jones
"We placed a large take out order, it was ready when we got there. We ordered pulled pork and brisket and it was delicious!! The tea was very good..."
Barb Propst
"It was great the food was amazing and hot, workers were kind sure!..."
alisa
"I just paid $15 for this plate, small portions. Dickey you need to step it up! Food was awesome though! Dasher was..."
Gil Jinorio
"Really amazing staff! So polite and very generous! The food here is great, absolutely would eat here all the time. The waffles fries are better than..."
Sebastian Fernandez
"Stopped in for a quick bite and was not disappointed!! The food was awesome and the service was prompt and very friendly. They informed us that they..."
Michael Elmore
"Just delicious 😋 Ordered for the family and every item was fresh, hot and yummy. Highly recommend..."
Courtney Fields
Dunkin'
Dunkin'
70/100 (932 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Bakeries
American
Fast Food
Longhorn Steakhouse
Longhorn Steakhouse
70/100 (270 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Lobster
Salad
Ribs
Sit down
American
Steakhouse
Full Bar
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great first experience for Longhorn. Alot of price options and great deals. The waiter was amazing, unfortunately I forgot her name. Easy option..."
zwawe xm
"Best Longhorn in the area! Everything was made perfect and the service was excellent. Highly..."
M R
"Oh I was excited to get out of the house and Longhorns is where we came! I ordered the Ribeye bone-in with a sweet potato and my husband ordered the..."
Christine Della Rocco
"My all time favorite place to eat! The food is always fresh and delicious..."
lavonta hector
"Went out for our anniversary dinner. We had a really good time and meal as well. The food was delicious and the service was great. The only thing..."
Darren Wallace
"Always have a great experience here dining in. Ordered for curbside pickup for the first time at this location and also had an easy, quality..."
W M
"My honey got a 20oz steak and it was seasoned well. I got a 6oz steak with shrimp it was seasoned nice as well and differently from his. I also..."
Jasmine Poe
Subway
Subway
70/100 (2012 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Deli
American
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
Fast food
American
Deli
Dinner
Lunch
"Great place to eat!! They are very efficient and accommodating to all customers! Thank you for your business and hard..."
Justin Kime
"Have been a regular at this subway for years! Owners are awesome and they have a great staff. Food is always good, nice and fast transactions and..."
Steven & Stephanie Mora
Zaxby's
Zaxby's
70/100 (1506 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
American
Fast Food
Fast food
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Fried Pickles
Wings
Signature Chicken Sandwich
Chicken Fingerz
Fried chicken
Big Zax Snak Meal
Beer
The House Zalad
Chicken Bacon Ranch Loaded Fries
Boneless Wings Meal
Zaxbys Club Sandwich
Sit down
Fast food
American
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Drive Thru
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Friendly staff, reasonable prices, quick service, quick drive thru, good food. Would definitely..."
VisualEducation
"1-8-21 I just ordered food at 8:45 p.m. not realizing they close at 9:00. Despite being 15 minutes before closing, the staff was very nice-..."
Leila Piña
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings
70/100 (2887 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cauliflower wings and onion rings. Jenny Hustler to drink...."
Charlett Allen
Hickory Tavern
Hickory Tavern
70/100 (387 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Shrimp
Salad
Wings
Crab
Tapas
Tacos
Shrimp and Grits
Fish
Burger
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Food and service is absolutely wonderful. Honestly the best fish and chips I've ever had and the layered chocolate cake is absolutely worth the cost...."
Kameron Martel
"Great experience everytime I've been here. I've been here in the evenings and during lunch and never had a bad experience. Good variety of good...."
Meng Yang
"I can’t say enough great things about the management and the service. We had a large group of girls at a basketball tournament in Hickory this..."
Marlo Wright
"Updated Review: Regional Manager reached out and was gracious of the feedback and made it right. The second order tasted as good as the first but..."
thefarside79
"Very nice place to celebrate my son's 19th Bday. I had the make your own salad and it was..."
Kendra Simpkins
"New manager and staff! We have been coming to HT for years and have seen the service and quality of product decline to the point where we almost..."
Mike Williams
"The Cuban sandwich, although not a "true " Cuban, was ok. Not a panini type, which is the norm, but the bread was good. The shredded pork was much..."
Pam Wheeler
Hardee's
Hardee's
70/100 (831 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Kfc
Kfc
70/100 (3312 ratings)
Restaurants
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
American
Dinner
Lunch
"I had three separate orders and the young woman that took my order was so amazingly understanding about it! Wish I could of got her name to brag on..."
Alayna Keller
"They were so busy!! But the young man that was taken care of drive-thru was awesome! He took the time to make sure my order was right he took the..."
Deby Campbell
"Hot and fresh. I didn’t give 5 stars because I did have to wait about 5 or so mins past my pickup time. BUT, my food had also just been cooked and..."
EJ Deacon
"Hot food and fast service for how busy they were. Great job..."
Chanin Wilson