Went here twice we enjoyed ourselves so much. Note: Make a reservations!!!…read more Oyster grilled or raw super tasty. Fresh and delish! We hit restaurant week and got the stake bacon. Yum! Lamb chops were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The waitress had an excel of pour. Wish we would have had her the 2nd night. It was a great experience and food we went back the 2nd night which I RARE for me. I never go back twice in a row . It was 100 degrees with no reservation had us outside. I'll stop there. The lobster sliders were good and the oyster still just as good. It was consistent! .

Grew up in Hickory but now live out of state. When I pass through each year, I make it a point to…read moredine at the Standard Oyster Co. The menu changes from time to time, I've seen and tasted great appetizers like blistered shishito peppers, butter bean hummus, grilled octopus and beyond. For dinner and for me, sorry folks, it's Oysters. They always have an amazing, fresh selection of wonderful oysters from east and west. The service staff is always great and full of southern hospitality. 9/10 of the time I sit outside in the back, it's covered, and heated when cool or fanned when hot. If you're into oysters or other really good, fresh raw options, you gotta check this place out.

We love the Calabash shrimp. Service has always been very good and friendly with a family…read moreatmosphere.

Good food at a reasonable price. Fast and friendly service. Clean…read more The complementary hush puppies were unexpected and ridiculously good. The jumbo fried shrimp came out hot and golden; fries were nicely done (crinkled and crisp); slaw was finely cut and creamed up just right. The tartar sauce was exceptionally good. The young lady who served it all was cheerful and polite. A tip of the hat to Tex's.

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.

Great atmosphere- Very cute restaurant! We had The burgers and they were absolutely wonderful!read more

First time here, sat at the bar. great time, amazing food, great service! all around an amazing…read moredinner! our bartender was very informative, he recommended a pumpkin spice espresso martini, which was literally the best one I've ever had in my life!!!! the we split a bottle of mascato (so reasonably priced, $22). The vibe was a guy playing piano who sang so well! we enjoyed the dimmed lights and the lowkey vibe atmosphere with it being classy. overall great dinner!

Disorganized and Disappointing…read more We had high hopes for Duke's, especially with its upscale vibe and menu, but the reality fell far short. From the moment we sat down, things started going sideways. First red flag? The water left on our table had bugs floating in it. Not a great start. The waitress, while friendly, seemed completely overwhelmed--she forgot our orders multiple times, asked the same questions repeatedly, and left us waiting far too long between check-ins. It took 40 minutes just to get our soups, and the entrees didn't arrive until over an hour after we ordered. The entire experience felt chaotic. At one point, another server brought two dishes and a drink to our table that weren't even ours. Total confusion. Now let's talk about pricing--specifically, a $12 charge to split a 24 oz ribeye. How does that make sense when one person might not even be able to finish it? It felt like a greedy upcharge for no real reason. Menu clarity was another issue. The sides weren't listed clearly, and no one explained that the "loaded potato" option was actually a soup--not an actual potato. The clam chowder? It's a tomato-based red soup, which is definitely not what most people would expect when ordering chowder. A simple explanation from the staff would've gone a long way. The duck was actually fantastic, the crab cakes not so much. Dessert was also oddly handled. They offer a brownie, but ask, "Is that okay?" as if there are other options (there aren't). Then they bring one brownie split four ways--literally bite-sized portions on a single plate for a group of four. It felt more like a sampler than a real dessert. When it came time to pay, we were asked if we were ready for the check, but then they came back later and had to double-check everyone's order just to get the bill right. And instead of bringing the check, you're told to scan a QR code to pay--likely a move to avoid credit card processing fees, though it puts the burden on the customer to complete the transaction. Overall, Duke's tries to present itself as upscale, but the execution just isn't there. Sloppy service, confusing policies, and unnecessary upcharges make it hard to justify a return visit. Definitely not the dining experience we were hoping for.

I stopped to get some of the Lobster Rolls. Yikes. They…read moreweren't good, reminded me of the old SeaMonkeys you could order out of comic books back in the 60s. Service, however, was AWESOME. Our original order got entered incorrectly but Angel was there to straighten everything out. She is a real sweetheart and I will make sure to stop here again. Just not for the SeaMonkeys. Thanks Angel. You're the best.

The food was cold, hush puppies were doughy. The floor was just mopped and slick, several older…read morepeople were there on canes cane's. So that was dangerous.

The food was surprisingly good. I have to admit, I had second thoughts when we initially pulled…read moreinto the parking lot but after waiting outside for a few and seeing how much traffic was there for pick up orders I decided to go in. The service was excellent!! No need to dress up, it's very casual and comfortable.

This place takes the cake. I order $25.00 worth of food and when they didn't give me what I…read moreordered. They wanted me to bring the food back that I already ordered. I asked them why cause I wanted to eat my food hot they said to prove I didn't get what I ordered. Of course I didn't get it, did you put the wonton in the bag No. So you should have an extra order there somewhere. You gave me the sauce but no wonton. I asked to speak with a manager then was told there manager was to busy to handle the issue. I will not be returning to this restaurant. I will be taking my business to Tosakas in Newton. But food anyway.

Went through drive thru on 5/16/26.Ordered the 1 piece fish, and 5 piece shrimp meal for…read more$5.99.Asked her if I could sub fries for okra , and she said yes. Got to the window and asked her if hush puppies came with it , she looks at me and shakes her head yes.You have a mouth so open it and answer me don't nod your head. After sitting there for about eight or nine minutes, she finally gives me my food , still being rude. I pull off to side to check the bag and of course there was no okra like I asked . I go in and she comes to the counter, I tell her the okra was left out and she says I asked for extra hush puppies and not okra . Why the heck would I ask for extra of something I don't eat ???? She just stands there with a stupid look on her face . I'm really ticked off now and I'm done talking to this special girl Zakira . Lucky for her a guy came to help me , not sure if he was a manager or assistant but he fixed the order , offered me a drink and apologized , which she never did . You should hire people that care about what they're getting paid to do and people that listen in stead of hearing what they want to hear .Get it together

This location has gone down hill as far as customer service. The black girl with the twist in her…read morehair is very rude and always talking about other things when I come there. More attention to the customers and less personal talk would probably help. The Bold guy that's supposed to be the GM was in the kitchen farting and laughing about it. That's so nasty.. I won't be coming back after this being the second time experiencing this behavior at this location

This was my first time trying Indian food. It was so delicious! I'm gonna work my way through the…read moremenu. I try it and now can't get enough! The owner was so sweet. Very good atmosphere and wonderful waitress! I would recommend this restaurant to any and everyone!

Food was excellent - we ordered malai kofta, paneer tikka, garlic naans and kachumber salad. The…read moresalad was quite creative with some chutney added on. The service was excellent and fairly quick. The ambiance is definitely above average indian restaurant - must have been remodeled since the server told us it was opened 15 years ago. It is bit of middle of nowhere in Hickory and harder to get to from highway 40. We stopped by from our trip to Gatlinburg. The location is the only negative here. But great experience if you're nearby.

After reading a lot of reviews, we decided to try it!…read more It's pretty good! I got Beef and Broccoli and she got Sesame Chicken with fried rice. Cons: There is no seeds on the sesame chicken, and it's not as sweet as it typically is. The fried rice is just fried white rice. No additional items in it. Pros: Everything is fresh and hot! The service was kind, and it was fast! Good size portions for lunch combos! I give it 4 stars because it's good, fast, the store was nice and clean, and the service was good! The bump to 4 for me was that it's not traditional sesame chicken or fried rice. But that doesn't say it's bad! It's still really good, but the pictures showed more traditional style. Definitely worth a try! It's local, fast, and good!

I specifically asked if the sweet-and-sour sauce was included with the item I was ordering, and was…read moretold it was. I only received an itemized receipt with the food after completing payment, which is when I noticed I was charged separately for the sauce (after it was too late to change my order). I'm fine paying extra when a business needs to charge for small add-ons. However, I really dislike non-transparent business practices (like waiting until after the transaction is complete to provide an itemized receipt or providing customers inaccurate pricing info).