Restaurants in Hickory
The Best Restaurants
LongHorn Steakhouse
1332 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Took a long time to be seated (over an hour). Drink came out fairly quickly. But the main meal took a long time to come out almost 30 min. But it was cooked to...
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- Superb397 Reviews4.6
Cafe Rule & Wine Bar
242 11th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601Had dinner there tonight with the hubs for our anniversary. Since we were celebrating we ordered two appetizers knowing we would take left overs home. We had...
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- Superb346 Reviews4.4
Hatch Sandwich Bar
268 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601Had a falafel(with something in it other than lamb but fantastic) and wife had Turkey-avocado-bacon sandwich, both were wonderful. Seating is limited inside...
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- Superb212 Reviews4.8
UMI Japanese Restaurant
40 Cloninger Mill Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601Absolutely perfect. The dining area has a great atmosphere. Waitstaff are amazing, nice, quick, and informative. The food is authentic, perfectly executed, and...
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- Superb120 Reviews4.8
Olde Hickory Station
232 Government Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602Stopped in here for supper yesterday. Had a very tasty Fire and Smoke burger, which is a half pound angus beef patty with Gouda, cheese, lettuce, tomato,...
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- Good266 Reviews4.1
La Tienda Mexicana Las isabelas
305 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602OMG this place is the real deal! Everything we ordered was delicious and the margaritas are MASSIVE and delicious!! If you're ever in Hickory or even...
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- Superb172 Reviews4.7
Geppeto's Pizza
1030 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601My wife and ordered a Greek salad and a medium pizza to go tonight. The gentleman at the window was stellar. Management needs to honor this employee as he is...
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- Superb185 Reviews4.4
Olde Hickory Tap Room
222 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC 28601This is my second time here, and it’s always been great. I would easily recommend this place for both great service and good food. I’m also pleasantly...
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- Good256 Reviews4.1
Charlie Graingers
248 Union Square NW, Hickory, NC 28601Best BBQ, Brisket, and Hotdogs you will EVER find. Staff is beyond amazing and the prices will leave you with your jaw dropping in amazement at how LOW they...
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- Superb164 Reviews4.7
Standard Oyster Company
2147 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601Oysters were good they are farmed oysters not wild caught. Pbr on draft and dollar nc oysters on saturday 12-2. Shrimp cerviche was great and well worth 7$....
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- Superb178 Reviews4.4
IL Bambini NY Style Pizza
4440 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601Pizza had tons of toppings. Chicken wings were good, not the best around but good and I would get them again for sure. Pizza was really good. Definately...
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- Superb147 Reviews4.8
The Angus Steakhouse
3795 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602Steak was cooked perfect and the drinks were cold what more could you ask for…if you’re looking for cheap prices try Taco Bell but you get exactly what you...
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- Superb144 Reviews4.5
Duke's Restaurant and Wine Bar
335 Main Ave SW Suite B, Hickory, NC 28602Ok, I am always forthcoming and candid in my reviews. Tonight I had the pleasure of going to Dukes Restaurant and Wine Bar. I also had the pleasure of meeting...
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Corner Bakery
1700 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602This is my all time favorite place to order a cake from - they are THE most delicious cakes, cupcakes and cake plops I have ever tasted since the cakes my...
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- Superb131 Reviews4.5
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
505 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602GREAT chimichangas, and the salsa with the tortilla chips? Best I've ever had...Perhaps a biased review because it was also the best first date of my life...
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- Superb168 Reviews4.3
Vintage House Restaurant
271 3rd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601Had my Birthday party with family and friends tonite. We had celebrated at VH last year, and went back with a bigger crew this year! Great food and fabulous...
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- Superb130 Reviews4.5
Crescent Moon Cafe
256 1st Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601Really great vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free options at affordable prices. It seems like one of the few places around here that have these...
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- Superb142 Reviews4.4
Captain's Galley Seafood-HICKORY
1261 16th St NE, Hickory, NC 28601The food was delicious. As always the staff was friendly and did an excellent job. Our server Paige was very knowledgeable in what was on the menu. Paige did...
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- Superb159 Reviews4.3
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant
2968 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601We are traveling through from Maryland and stopped here to have dinner. We were pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere is cozy and clean, the food was fantastic,...
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- Good168 Reviews4.2
Rancho Viejo Mexican Grill
715 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602If you go, ask for Carlos, Vanessa, or Rigo. These three folks are the best in the business and they've chosen Rancho Viejo as their place of employment....
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- Good165 Reviews4.2
Harbor Inn Seafood
2555 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602The experience was awesime. Food was piled on so much that we had to get food boxes to take our leftovers home. Food was hot fresh, and our wait staff was...
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- Good164 Reviews4.2
Backstreets Bar & Grill
246 14th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601This spot is very nice in a hidden area. It almost was hard to find, but glad we did. The ambiance was very nice with a nice outdoor bar area with some open...
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Ku-Ru Sushi & Grill
1322 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Drive thru is only thing open at moment. But totally worth calling in a to go order. Excellent sushi , salad ,Veggie egg rollsOrdered cucumber salad roll and...
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- Superb142 Reviews4.3
Amos Howards Brew Pub
2828 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602The wings here were very good and we especially loved the tiger sauce. Beers were pretty lackluster and brewed with very basic technique. Burger wasn't...
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- Good156 Reviews4.2
Dockside Fish & Seafood Market
2014 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601Some of the freshest best juiciest largest oysters I believe I've had in ten years great service great price tags are on the box but what more could you...
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- Superb78 Reviews4.7
Texas Roadhouse
1020 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602Service was great, staff with the exception of 2 female employees who were next to each other, standing behind the counter at the front entrance (who noticably...
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- Good244 Reviews3.7
American Restaurants
American in Hickory
Circus Hall of Cream
211 22nd St SW, Hickory, NC 28602Another delicious dinner from next door this evening! Bacon cheeseburger with crispy bacon and onion rings. Always cooked to order and fresh. Don't even...
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- Superb135 Reviews4.4
Hickory Tavern
2982 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601We've eaten here a number of times. It's a good choice when you want to please a crowd but don't want to leave Hickory. The food is not your...
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- Good184 Reviews3.8
O'Charley’s Restaurant & Bar
2360 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Our waitress was great. She remembered us from our only other visit two weeks prior and was very friendly and checked with us frequently. The wait was a little...
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- Good196 Reviews3.7
Pizza Restaurants
Pizza in Hickory
Blowing Rock Draft House & Brewery
883 Highland Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602Always a good experience! I think we're 3 for 3! My husband loved his Reuben and I always get the roasted veg, thin crust pizza. Hard to stop eating it...
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- Good144 Reviews4.2
Tony's Pizza Hickory
1832 Catawba Valley Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602Just tried for the first time today. Loved it! Authentic NY pizza and did not skimp on the toppings. Had to wait a called in order (a good thing, shows the...
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- Good183 Reviews4.2
Mellow Mushroom Hickory
1185 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE Exit 125 Off, I-40, Hickory, NC 28602Carryout food was fresh and the service was good too.I had a calzone and it was delicious as expected.The bathrooms were very clean too which is always a good...
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- Good217 Reviews3.6
Mexican Restaurants
Mexican in Hickory
El Paso Mexican Restaurant
1709 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601El Paso is a Hickory Legend. Known by just about everyone from residents to frequent visitors. So long as you stay away from the HWY 70 restaurant, you will...
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- Good145 Reviews4.2
Dos Amigos
755 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602My wife and I have been here many times and taken our friends. Very reasonable prices, good food and good margaritas. I'm working my way through the menu...
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El Sarape Mexican Restaurant
3180 S Hwy 127, Hickory, NC 28602Went here last night, the experience was wonderful! The food was delicious, the service was on top of everything, the restaurant was very clean, and the...
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- Good132 Reviews4.2
Chinese Restaurants
Chinese in Hickory
China View Restaurant
3105 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602Absolutely delicious! We've tried many Chinese places in Hickory and had yet to find a good place. We gave China View a try tonight and it did not...
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- Good142 Reviews4.2
Hong Kong Cafe
100 Main Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601OMG!!! Everything was amazing!I got the General Tso’s chicken. It wasn’t extra crispy like most places. It was tender and flavorful. It had fresh steamed...
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Golden Eggroll
1820 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601Delicious. Absolutely delicious. I hate it took me so long to try this. The chicken egg roll and fried rice combo plate is my favorite and lower prices than...
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- Superb73 Reviews4.6
Fast Food Restaurants
Fast Food in Hickory
Seafood Restaurants
Seafood in Hickory
Red Lobster
1846 US-70 SE NEXT TO VALLEY HILLS MALL, Hickory, NC 28602The food and service was awesome. We sat at table 20 on 10/15/21 and the waitress there was on spot with everything. Super nice. The food is worth the money...
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- Good171 Reviews3.6
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
2117 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Thursday crab leg special is my favorite! I've been here a few times and haven't had a bad experience. The crab legs are always served hot with extra...
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- Good112 Reviews4.2
Captain D's
1231 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602I stop 1 even twice a week! The food is always hot, fresh and just ask!, if you need more tarter or cocktail sauce, just ask! Cant beat the appetizer menu, i...
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- Good104 Reviews3.4
Thai Restaurants
Thai in Hickory
Thai Lotus Restaurant
2601 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601I got the drunken noodle chicken thai hot. And it was delicious. Not sure if my taste buds were just weirding out, but on top of the thai Chile heat a habanero...
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- Superb127 Reviews4.3
The Peanut House
2352 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28602I loved your guys pineapple fried rice and mango sticky rice. I would definitely come back for some more. Although, I didn't enjoy your red Thai curry....
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- Superb98 Reviews4.5
Mekvilai Thai Cuisine
2422 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601DELICIOUS! Will order from here again!!!! It sucks they don't have delivery or indoor seating (cause of covid) but the lady that came out to bring us the...
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- Good106 Reviews4.2
Burger Restaurants
Burgers in Hickory
Jack in the Box
603 US-321 Nw, Hickory, NC 28601It's always good when you can find someplace that you enjoy pretty consistently. But to have it a lot of times with your wife and she enjoys it probably...
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- Good135 Reviews3.8
McDonald's
2065 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602I ordered on the app and couldn’t get it to work when I came to get my food. I told them I could just order it and cancel that one. No big deal. Then when I...
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- Good106 Reviews3.6
Italian Restaurants
Italian in Hickory
Carrabba's Italian Grill
1954 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602Naomi Seagull at the Hickory,NC location was phenomenal! It’s rare to find such a great waitress! She was very polite and thoughtful. She never passes the...
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Court Street Grille - Hickory / Mountain View
2950 NC-127, Hickory, NC 28602Second time guest. Conveniently located, very clean, good service and a wide variety of menu items. Strongly recommend the calzones and...
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- Good130 Reviews4.2
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
2261 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602Olive Garden is a great place. Their food is always good, and their service is great. I usually go during Lunch hours and their prices are great. It's...
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- Good189 Reviews3.6
Sandwich Shops
Sandwich Shops in Hickory
Sub Station II
422 U.S. Hwy 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602Got a big huge subway it was the deli special and it was perfectly made with everything we wanted at a great price they were open to the public and so is the...
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Jersey Mike's Subs
2429 Highway 70 Se, Hickory, NC 28602Jersey Mike's is one of my favorite sub shops. The freshly sliced deli cuts are high quality and flavorful.My current obsession is the Big Kahuna Chicken...
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- Good121 Reviews4.2
Cafe Gouda
2960 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601Love the Mozzarella sandwich. Atmosphere is laid back and friendly. They have a very cool staff as well. My kids love the waffles. The Hot Brown is fantastic...
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- Good146 Reviews3.9
Chicken Wings
Chicken Wings in Hickory
Chick-fil-A
1815 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602I was not given forks for the30 ct nuggets purchased. They were fast this time. A few weeks ago they forgot about my order while I sat in car for 20-25...
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- Good181 Reviews4.2
East Coast Wings + Grill
2221 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602My husband and I absolutely love this place! The food is exceptional and the atmosphere is great! We have never been disappointed. The service has always been...
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- Good158 Reviews3.7
PDQ Restaurant
2060 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602I was "in the neighborhood" yesterday evening and decided to try PDQ for some supper. A real nice young lady was very patient and smiling as I...
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Japanese Restaurants
Japanese in Hickory
KOBE - Japanese House of Steak & Seafood
1103 13th Ave Dr SE, Hickory, NC 28602My only complaint is that I couldn't eat enough of this food. It's extremely good and the show is amazing and I got more food than I could hope to...
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- Good181 Reviews3.8
Nara Japanese Restaurant
2321 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601Fresh, Hot, served Hot, attentive staff, exqusitely seasoned to percfect not over seasoned, adequate serving, ample selection, atmosphere always lends to 5...
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- Good161 Reviews3.8
Osaka Japanese Restaurant
3232 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601I decided that I wanted Osaka for a takeout supper this evening. Man, did I make a great decision! My chicken teriyaki dinner was awesome, just as I thought it...
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Bar & Grill
Bar & Grill in Hickory
Kickback Jack's
1187 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602Stopped in for lunch sat at the bar as to not take up a table for one. I was greeted quickly and given a menu and took my drink order. I got the grilled wings...
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- Good177 Reviews3.5
Wizard's Restaurant & Saloon
651 21st St NE, Hickory, NC 28601Lived in Hickory from '07 to '10. When we first got there, we asked where the best biker bar in town was. We were directed here. Great bands, great...
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- Superb49 Reviews4.5
Bootleggers' Whiskey Bar - Grill
2039 N Center St suite b, Hickory, NC 28601Great food, great service, great atmosphere, great music. Tonight was my first time going to bootleggers, I definitely will be going back soon. wish we had one...
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