I'm not going to rate the food because I don't think it's fair to rate food that I don't care for too much. What blows my mind is I paid $16.35 for a small 16 oz tea and what they call a Buffett. This Buffett consisted of no more than some fried chicken and meat loaf. The salad bar didn't even have iceberg lettuce. The desert was some type of lemon cake that would be considered the size of a sliver. 16.35? Are you kidding me? Let's just put that in perspective. That's enough for 3 people to eat Buffett at Cicis. That's enough for two people to eat at most Chinese buffets. That's enough to eat at Golden Corral. Leave a tip and still leave with a few dollars. It's enough for two large pepperoni pizzas at papa Johns. Have they lost their damn mind? All for some mediocre low end food? I posted a picture of the receipt. What's up with that? It doesn't even show how much for the anorexic Buffett or sippie cup tea. read more

Hickory House BBQ - A lunch Buffett? This is dinner at any restaurant and 100 times better - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

So I find myself this far below the Mason Dixon Line....OF couse I got to find me some BBQ!!! Hickory House is a nice homey southern style establishment. The second you walk you get genuine 'HI Y'all! Yup, we are in the south now! Super friendly service here. The decor is redolent with various taxidermy animal heads wearing hats which I though was fun. Went with the ribs and beef combo. Ribs were great! Nice moist, not too mushy, good and smokey. They do sauce on the side here, a testimony to their efforts in the smokehouse. Nice smoke line evident in the meat. The sliced beef was a bit on the dry side. And would stick to the ribs next time. Haven't really had great beef brisket BBQ outside of texas to be honest. Wouldn't mind hitting this place up again if I was back in the area! location is actually at 8209 Beaver St., Jacksonville, Fl,32220 read more

First time going into this place, it's kinda of hidden you can't see it from the Main Street. The parking is not the best however there is plenty of parking close by. When I walked in I was greeting quickly. I took my order to go, the service was great, food was really good and the prices were reasonable. Very family friendly. read more

This update reflects the results of my independent Jax. Rib Off. Five slabs from five different restaurants were test tasted by 11 hand picked rib experts. Hickory Hut - Tenderness - 5.0, Smokey Taste - 3.8, Moistness - 4.8, Fat Content - 4.6 and Personal Preference - 3.9 Overall Average - 4.4. Comments: There was a collective Ummmmm! around the table as each of us took the first bite. Looking around the table, it was apparent how much most enjoyed this one and there were facial expressions to match. The folks over at HH have some kind of genius process going on that makes their ribs taste and eat like baby backs. Falling off the bone delicious (FOTB). These ribs tied with Treemendous on tenderness but have been awarded my Top Rib In Jax by a margin of .1 points. Highly recommended. Going on only a hunch, I have accidentally uncovered another hidden diamond in the ruff in the world of Jax BBQ. If physical location and appearance were chief qualities in picking a restaurant, then you would not drive there or you may drive right on past when you arrived. Don't be fooled, they have magic ribs happening inside. This joint's in a converted house in the heart of Marietta, on the corner of Baymar and Cahoon doesn't purport to be anything more, or offer any false pretence. The only thing fancy here is the hospitality and the good ole, down home, pit smoked Que. Having only been around for three years, they have somehow perfected the art of cooking the perfect pork spare rib. Yes they made my list. 5 Stars - PORK SPARE RIBS - Best way to describe these tender meaty bones is, they are like large baby backs. FOTB delicious. Details to follow in my Jax Rib Off findings. 2 Stars - PULLED PORK - Shallow smoky taste and I prefer it more tender and moist. 5 Stars - COLESLAW - Loved it, can't be improved. 3 Stars - BAKED BEANS - At first taste, hoo-hum. Seemed as though they came from the Libby's can. But with a second glance, they seemed to grow on me, especially after I poured some hot mustard sauce in them. 4 Stars - MENU SELECTION - Pork, Beef, Ribs, Turkey and Chicken, Hamburgers and BBQ Salads. Sandwiches, dinners and combo plates, all at very reasonable prices. 5 Stars - CLEANLINESS - One observation I always take into consideration in Jax. restaurants is how clean the food prep and eating areas are. HH is Pristine. I tasted the Brunswick Stew and the Nana Puddin while I was there. Both were delicious. They will be moving to a better location on Beaver St. next to Food Lion, around January but I'm sure I will be updating this review to announce the new address. If you need catering, they apparently do a great job. read more

this business has closed. it was sold & has reopened as a cantina. thank you! if you know of any place that has the multiple vegetables, please let me know! read more

Hickory House is a regular stop on my lunch route. For a BBQ place, they have outstanding fried chicken and a fine hamburger, in addition to the 'que. They've added a buffet (see "chicken", above) that usually has 3 or 4 meat selections, and several veggies, as well as a salad and soup bar. At around ten bucks for all you can eat, it's a bargain. I often go back for seconds on just the veggies... They're located in the triangle where Bulls Bay peels away from Beaver, a free-standing building between the Subway and the (now abandoned) Food Lion. read more

My first time at Hickory House. It has a country feel. Super friendly. The service was very good, a sweet girl with southern accent waited on us. I had a hamburger combo for $8.99. The seasoned fries were hot and tasty. The burger was good, but average. A southern buffet is offered for $12.99 The decor is country with animal heads on the wall and a big bear in the corner. A good place for a working mans lunch. You can easily eat and pay in less than one hour. Seems to be a place where the locals frequent. Good solid casual, affordable place. read more

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$16.35 for that so called buffet! Chicken, meatloaf and tacos for your meat choices. Although great taste it's not a bargain.

Amazing BBQ sandwich! I live on Neptune beach 30 min away and stopped in on my way by saw homemade BBQ sign. Huge portion of tender meat served with country hospitality and service. The large stuffed bear in back wall, extensive toy car collection at bar, abs country music give U an authentic non corporate Cracker Barrel relaxing atmosphere that hit the spot! 5 stars I will Definately make the dirive here frequently ! read more

Hickory House BBQ - a plate with a sandwich and a bowl of beans - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Excellent pork sandwiches with tasty BBQ sauce at a decent price. Friendly staff too.

Hickory House BBQ has the best ribs in town: bar none. Also try the pulled pork: it's the greatest. Great portions, quality food, and the people at Hickory House make you feel like your family coming to dinner. They have moved. The place on Baymar is something/someone else. Hickroy House moved 3 blocks west to the Food Lion shopping center at the corners of Bullsbay Ave and Beaver St. Nice new place, same great food. read more

Great bbq! The pulled pork was perfect. I'll be back for the buffet next week! The service was good small quiet and family style. read more

Hickory House BBQ - Pulled pork. Yum! - Barbeque Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Imagine my surprise when I walked into Hickory House at 10:30AM and I was told there was nothing to eat until 11AM. Indian and Japanese restaurants are usually pretty clear about their Lunch and Dinner hours because of the transition from one buffet to the other, but Hickory House does not make this clear in their posted hours (6AM - 9PM, Mon - Fri). Good thing there's a Subway a literal stones' throw away from their front door. read more

Don't let the outside fool you, this place is outstanding! We were looking for a local place for lunch, google did not pull this place up but we saw it driving by. We were concerned it was a little less maintained outside but the gem is on the inside! The folks were very friendly and the food was home cooked. The buffet was abundant with southern cooking. Place was clean and we are already looking forward to coming back! I love running across local businesses that are wonderful to visit. read more

Delicious food and great service! My husband and I shared pulled pork and ribs, which were very juicy and tasty. The kids had flatbread pizzas, which the waitress had recommended, and devoured them quickly, pronouncing them "goooood and very filling". We will definitely be back! read more

So good! Pulled pork sandwich and mac & cheese were delish! Super friendly servers too. Wish I lived closer. I'd be here often!

We found the chicken & beef to be dry, and the green beans were canned. Don't believe Yelp saying this place is Gluten Free; I asked the waitress and she had no idea what I was talking about (subsequently my chicken came out with bread on top after I told her to hold the bread). Service was ok. Our waitress seemed to be having a bad day and was slightly annoyed at us taking a while to decipher the menu. read more

I love this place. .great employees and the owners make u feel like family..feels homey.. And its Sooo clean. I can't get enuff

Worst buffet I have ever been to, everything was dry and there was almost nothing to choose from and what there was all tasted like it came straight from the can the only halfway decent thing there was the soup three people $50 and left hungry and had to go somewhere else read more