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    Carrabba's Italian Grill

    3.2 (129 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mama Mandola's Chicken Soup
    Michelle H.

    Carrabba's Italian Grill is a chain restaurant serving Italian food. This location in Hickory is right off the highway and near the shopping center in the city, so it is in an ideal spot for travelers. It can definitely get crowded at meal time. I found the service to be friendly and quick for dinner on a weeknight. I came here with my cousins and shared a few of the dishes, such as the Tuscan Breadstick Tower. It was basically garlic bread with some parmesan and marinara sauce. I thought that the bread used seemed a bit cheap for garlic bread if that makes sense? But I still ate it up because I love garlic bread. We also shared the Tiramisu which was good, but not that sweet. As for my main entree, I got the Linguine Florentine which came with a side of soup in which I picked Mama Mandola's Chicken Soup. The chicken soup was really hearty and good, lots of onions, carrots, and chicken; I enjoyed it a lot! I got the Linguine Florentine with grilled chicken and it was a bit lackluster. It might have tasted better if I asked for parmesan on it? It came in a lemon butter sauce that tasted a bit too lemon-y for me. Overall, I think that this is an alright restaurant in Hickory. If you want pasta, I am sure that there are better places. But this place does offer a lot of different items on the menu that could work for anyone as my cousins really liked the food that they got. If I could, I would probably rate this place a 3.5/5 stars.

    Eaten here several times, food is good but haven't had anything happen like finding a chicken bone in the soup, and a large one at that. Thank goodness I didn't bite down on that...

    Chardonnay. Yum
    Betsy O.

    It's a Carrabas, but it's getting 5 stars because of the great service. Food is always solidly good. Tenesha at the bar is the best! Fun, entertaining and great service. Great spot to grab a quick dinner.

    NEW Vegetable Ravioli
    Sacha N.

    This dish is just all around delicious. The service was excellent, my server Cora was just delightful. The chef Jorge did such an amazing and excellent presentation with this dish.

    Pollo Rosa Maria
    Emilee W.

    I don't think you can go wrong with Carrabba's it is typically pretty good. To start the fresh bread they serve never fails to be warm and soft and I just love their olive oil spice mixture. I had the calamari appetizer the Ricardo sauce is quite spicy and has a soup consistency. The calamari itself is flavored well and has the perfect crispness. The chicken Rosa Maria pops with flavor and has a great creamy sauce with it. The staff are usually friendly but like all places they seem a little short handed it took a while for me to get my bill at the end. My mouth is watering just thinking about going back.

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    Wait staff was very pleasant. Food was really good. Salad was fresh. Mezzaluna was great as always. Bread was delicious!

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    One of the better steaks I've had at a non steak place. The spicy butter was great. The mash could have been mashed a bit better.

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    Order scallops with broccoli presentation was Very disappointing, scallops where cold.

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    We were traveling and wanted a nice meal. Carrabba's was perfect we really enjoyed it

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    SERVICE WAS AMAZING, food was not so great. honestly taste like microwaveable food but worse. dessert was amazing though.

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    Love Carrabbas. Food is delicious and staff are always glad to see you. I vote YES!

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    My favorite Italian place to eat! Huge portions and everything is delicious! Go get yourself a very nice meal in this great restaurant.

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    Good food, decent price and staff was great. Last minute order and then still got it to me with now issues.

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    Fourk - Scallops with polenta cakes

    Fourk

    4.3(243 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    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.

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    Olde Hickory Station - My steak

    Olde Hickory Station

    3.5(349 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I was just in the area for another reason and was recommended by a local shop owner to try this…read moreresturant! Glad I did! It was lunchtime and I saw on the menu a steak platter offered at an affordable price! It came with mashed potatoes and asparagus. I ordered medium and it arrived that way! The portion was nice and it was very tasty! The waitress was welcoming and very helpful! Stop in and try something!

    A few weeks ago, my wife and I stopped by Hickory Station for a quick supper. We had our dog with…read moreus, so we took advantage of their ample outdoor seating, which is one of the things we appreciate about the restaurant. Between the two of us, we've been here at least four or five times over the years, and I've also had several business lunches here. I genuinely wish I could say it's a restaurant I love and frequently recommend, because there is a lot to like about it. The building has character, the location is great, and the overall atmosphere is charming. Unfortunately, the experience itself has consistently left us underwhelmed. Every time we visit, the food is just okay--nothing particularly memorable or worth going out of your way for. The service has also been consistently slow, and on this most recent visit, that trend continued. We keep telling ourselves we won't come back, but after six to eight months we'll think, "Maybe we should give it another shot." Sadly, we usually leave feeling the same way we did the time before. What makes this especially frustrating is that the restaurant has so much potential. The setting is wonderful, and we genuinely want to like it. However, after multiple visits over several years, it feels like the food quality and service simply haven't lived up to the atmosphere. My biggest suggestion would be to focus on improving the consistency and quality of the food and to encourage the service staff to be more attentive, friendly, and proactive. A little hustle and hospitality can go a long way. At this point, there are simply too many other good dining options in the area for me to enthusiastically recommend Hickory Station. To those about to dine, I'd honestly look elsewhere.

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    Umi - Hamachi Rolls

    Umi

    4.8(129 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    This is such a cute little gem. And when I say little I mean it. You have to make a reservation for…read moresure. The space is so beautiful with a very tranquil atmosphere. It's perfect for a nice meal, special occasion, or date night!! The food is absolutely amazing and of the highest quality. You can't go wrong with any of their sushi options. It's family owned. They are amazing and so lovely. Please give this place your support.

    We were planning to spend our Anniversary weekend in Hickory, so like always, I searched on Yelp…read morefor the best restaurants & reading the reviews on Umi, had my attention! I called & l/m 5 days ahead & the owner clearly states what times are available each day that week since they only have 5 tables. The owner called me back within an hour & confirmed our reservation. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the owner & she immediately wished us a Happy Anniversary & had 2 roses in a vase for us to keep. Very romantic & quiet setting. The Bibb salad with the soy & Yuzu dressing was delicious & so fresh! We had the smoked salmon roll, steamed lobster roll & tuna tataki and all were delicious! This husband & wife team restaurant is a hidden gem (it's tucked in a plaza behind a gas station, so at night, it may be easy to miss!). If you're a sushi lover & will be in Hickory, call in advance & make your reservation! We are already looking forward to our next visit in the spring when our daughter's lacrosse team plays LR!

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    Snow crap roll , lobster roll and spicy tune roll

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