Oh not sure if the staff was having a bad day today, but unfortunately my husband and I did not have the best food at Backstreets at the Hickory location. For food, I ordered the fried pork chops with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes (gravy on the side). While fried pork chops were tasty and well seasoned, the mashed potatoes had the perfect texture but lack any seasoning. Very very plain. Mac n cheese was a hard pass. I ate one noodle and quickly pushed the whole bowl to the side. I also had a margarita, usually a pretty easy drink to make. This one had a bit too much sour mix. My husband had the ribs with mashed sweet potatoes and parmesan French fries. The sweet potatoes and ribs were tasty but fries were a pass. Our server was very sweet and attentive. Overall, it was a mixed experience. Some parts were really good, others not so much. But don't let this review deter you from trying Backstreets as we love the Columbia location. read more

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Came to Hickory with my husband for a day trip, and I was not disappointed. We had chicken bacon ranch quesadilla Broccoli cheese soup Delicious read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - Broccoli cheese soup - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

We had a pleasant experience. It was pretty crowded and we had a 10 minute wait which was not bad at all. Our waitress, Mikayla, was very nice and calming. I started with the soup and salad. They had multiple soup options from which to choose. The soup was pretty good but could've used a little more seasoning. The salad was fresh and crisp. I adore the sweet potatoes fries. The burger was slightly overcooked and I had to add ketchup. Overall, it was a decent experience. Parking is ample in the parking lot outside which is shared with Lowe's grocery store. It was recommended by a family member after we visited Hickory Furniture Mart. read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - Burger and Sweet Potato Fries - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Love to eat here. Great food. Only problem is that it's really hard to get in. Plan to wait

This place is an absolute staple for me. I always get the spinach salad--it's hands down the best salad I've ever had, and it tastes just as amazing every single time. Whether I'm looking for a casual meal or a slightly nicer dinner outing, this spot always delivers. They don't take reservations, so if you go during peak hours, be prepared for a bit of a wait--but trust me, it's worth it. Everything about this place has earned it a permanent spot in my food rotation. read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - Spinach Salad with Blackened Chicken - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Highly recommend!!! My husband and I spent the weekend in Hickory to celebrate my birthday. We went to dinner at Backstreets on Saturday night and it was everything I hoped for! We went for a late dinner and arrived just before the kitchen was to close, I felt so bad about that! The staff was super nice about it and we ordered quickly. The steak fajita wrap was the absolute best steak fajita wrap ever! There were both red and green peppers and they were cooked perfectly. The tortilla was fresh and flavorful. The steak was Chef's Kiss! Their sweet potato waffle fries were amazing too. My husband ordered their bison burger and truffle fries and went on and on about how great both were. We loved our server. She was super friendly and welcoming. She was cleaning her section before we left and we were beyond impressed with how thoroughly she was cleaning. Next time we are in Hickory we will definitely eat here! Everything on the menu sounded so good and I want to try everything! read more

Amazing atmosphere great food and service. The food was great very flavorful and good cocktails

Great place to watch a sporting event and hang with friends. Large menu with plenty of options for everyone.

I came across this restaurant thanks to a co-worker who gifted me a gift card for the holidays. The food was delicious! I have tried the Hickory Wrap & loaded nachos. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is chill. Next time will be trying the wings- I hear they are the best in town! read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - Hickory Wrap - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Atmosphere is interesting -- old train station. Artisan cheese and wines for sale in front. Or waitress was excellent, very attentive. Food was okay. My friend's BBQ ribs were dry, but she said the BBQ meat underneath was good. I had a smoked cheese burger, which was also somewhat dry. I'm hold have used more aioli. read more

Stopped in while meeting friends in hickory on a Sunday afternoon. They were busy but service was fast and everything was delicious. read more

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The food was pretty decent. My father got a steak and said it was cooked great. However the service was lacking. Our waitress brought out the wrong drink, then forgot straws, then forgot utensils, then we got brought an empty bottle of steak sauce, and we requested ranch when our food got brought out but we had to ask two more time and overall didn't get it until our meal was finished. It was a busier time so I understand but as this was our first experience it could definitely be improved. Also I got the bread bowl with soup. There was only about three ounces of actual soup and maybe one ounce was in the bread bowl and the rest was poured outside of it on a plate which made it extremely difficult to eat. We definitely will try it again, but hope it's better next time. read more

Always have good service and their food is good. They have a good selection on the menu. French onion soup is delicious. read more

This place is always amazing! Such great staff and food is always so good!! It is always busy so recommend getting there a little earlier then you want to, to get a seat. That just tells you how good they are! read more

Great food and friendly staff. Love their Tuns steak and my husband says the chicken fingers are great. Food is always fresh and hot.

We always enjoy Backstreets. Tonight I need to give a big shout-out to our server, Tessa M. What a pleasant, professional, and efficient server! Thank you!! read more

BrYan, the owner is horrible. Laughing is discouraged... in a bar. ?? Food is edible Definitely do not recommend if you are prone to belly laughs with your bestie. read more

Always a great place with excellent food choices. Atmosphere is always welcoming. The owners are spot on!

Yes excellent service every meal. I've had there, has been the great! They always have at least four or five soups every day

My family member invited me to join them for lunch at Backstreets. Despite growing up here, I never knew this restaurant existed until now! I was hesitant at first to try it out because they didn't have many vegan options. Actually, the only Vegan item I really found was the Asian Kale Salad. Needless to say, I'm happy I did decide to go because that salad was fabulous! It was very large and the flavors in the salad played a tune on my taste buds! Bouncing back and forth between sweet, savory, crunchy, and a hint of spice from the sriracha on the sides... It was the perfect balance for a perfect salad! My husband got the chicken fajita wrap, and he really really enjoyed it. He said it was one of the best wraps he's had in a long time. My son who is a picky eater REALLY liked his burger, but wasn't a big fan of the Macaroni and cheese. My husband was though, so take his word for it tasting fresh and made from scratch! My family chimed in and said the grilled chicken is perfection, that's why they enjoy it as the protein on their salads. We came around lunch time on a week day, and there WAS a wait, but we waited around 10 minutes before we were seated, so that's not too bad. Once seated and we placed our orders, our food didn't take very long at all to arrive at the table. The waitresses were very accommodating! If it came to a chain restaurant or Backstreets, I'd definitely choose this place any time. I hope to see that they add more vegetarian and vegan options to their menu soon! If so, I'd become a regular myself! Dishes are around $10-$15 per person depending on what you order. It isn't exactly a one cash sign establishment, but in this case, it's a good price to pay if you're looking for a flavorful dish. On top of that, you're supporting a small business with a ton of culinary talent! I'd hate for anyone to miss out on that! read more

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This place is like the TV show. Cheers. Everyone knows your name. The white staff is fantastic and the menu is great. Never had anything I didn't like. read more

Customer service 8/10 Sweet tea 8/10 Backstreet Cuban 8/10 Cheeseburger 8/10 Pasta salad and Onion rings 8/10 Nachos 2/10 read more

We ordered 2 cheesesteak dips to go. Steak was dry and burnt. Quality has gone downhill. I have been sick for the last 2 hours. We won't go back. read more

Great food and environment. We prefer to ask for a specific server (Dave). He's phenomenal. We typically go for lunch and service is prompt allowing us to get back to work in time. If you're on a time crunch, go close to 11. Love their wraps! read more

Customer service is lacking in the bar area. We were not offer a drink menu and when we asked what was different that they put in their Sex on the Beach they got defensive. We wanted what we were used to drinking. They did not like having to make a traditional drink. Our appetizer can less than 20 seconds before our meals with an explanation that it was an appetizer that takes a long while to prepare. It was the crab and artichoke dip. Very disappointed with service read more

The food was amazing! I ordered the Rueben. Good portions for the price. Plenty of leftovers. The atmosphere was very relaxed but in a good way. Staff were attentive but not overbearing, which was nice. read more

Food was awesome & prices were great. We took half of our meals home. I would highly recommend this place.

Lots of menu choices, always well prepared with good service. Salads, daily soup choices, always a daily special. Fish, poultry and beef entrees. read more

Backstreets is decent food, I'll start there. Great ahi appetizer, decent steak, drinks, etc. It's not life changing, but it's decent when considering just the food. I just always shoot down my friends when someone suggests it. No reservation or call ahead, so if it was like my last visit, it was a 5:35 arrival, told 20-30 minute wait, and was sat at my table at 6:55 for 4 guests. That's been my experience the 3 times I've been. That wait just ain't worth it for what you get unless you wanna look around confused with 20 other people in a tight lobby. Front desk spends all day answering questions about when there will be a seat, so I feel bad for the staff when a reservation system would fix the restaurant's major problem. Also annoying, some of the entrees on the menu don't come with 2 sides as advertised. Even though website suggests it does, those are extra charges if you order the pasta or some of the other entrees on the entrees section. read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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The Chicken salad surprise in the French bread bowl is awesome. Good French onion soup. The Bloody Mary is delicious! Very friendly bar tenders. read more

The food is the only thing that keeps me coming back. I placed a takeout order here today and I was disappointed with the lack of attention and service from waitstaff. While my food sat on the bench behind the counter, three tables were seated and a phone order was taken before I was even addressed. If there had only been one employee, then I would have been more understanding but there were three. In addition, the online menus are not updated to reflect raised prices so know that you will be paying more. read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - Chicken Ranch Wrap - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

The food is great. I personally go for the Bison burger and they make a killer one. "I know Bryan" is written on my T shirt; which Bryan gave me personally w/o charging me for the shirt. So, I know Bryan and I like Bryan. Service is spot on. The "bar" area can be a bit n noisy, but in the seating areas, all's well. I do love me some Bison!!! That's about it for now. read more

Average at best! Club sandwich was big but all low quality highly processed lunch meat and American cheese. Lettuce was soggy. Buffalo chicken wrap was somewhat greasy inside and out (even the tortilla), with soggy lettuce again. Fries were not bad. Brunswick stew seemed out of a commercial grade factory, not resembling home made in any way. Could tell by the square potatoes found in canned soup and bland taste. The curry chicken soup was good according to my daughter, but her taste is not very refined. Service was good and quick. Ambiance was good. Cannot understand why the place was busy after tasting the food. Will not be back. read more

Here visiting on business and this place was recommended by our clients. The food was very good and the waitress was extremely nice! I got blackened tilapia with fried shrimp and fries while my coworker got the spaghetti Tuesday special both meals were delicious read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - Blackened tilapia, fried shrimp, and truffle parmesan fries - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

Local bar, local vibe, local establishment. Sat at bar, excellent service. Everyone, and I mean everyone knows each other, like on a first name basis. We split some fried wings, finished off on the grill. Pretty impressed with the perfectly cooked wings and the flavor. O read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - chicken wings and carrots - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Food sucks its burnt waitress was mean they was not funny they tried to hit me and they stomped on my 1,000 dollar shoes and food was expensive and no music read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - Burnt pizza - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

We went there on a Saturday night and only had a 30 minute wait not bad at all. Our waitress was super great, friendly, paid attention to the table. We enjoyed our dinner. Will be going back. I fell in love with their peppercorn gravy over the pork chop it was delicious. The prices are not that bad. read more

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Restaurant has dark lighting and a comfortable setting. Outdoor seating a little cramped. The sweet potato fries are a must and the pasta salad is something to avoid as it has little flavor. read more

Backstreets Bar and Grill - Reuben with sweet potato fries and tilapia wrap with pasta salad - American Near Me - Hickory, North Carolina

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Great food and little pricey but always great service and meal. Love the Ruben and pub chips. One of the best Rubens I've had in a long time. read more

I spent $19 on to go order. Reuben with sweet potato fries. It was dry soggy no dressing and potatoes were raw. very disappointed. No to go @ Backstreets ever again. read more