Hands down the best lunch in Gastonia. Great service, top-notch management, impeccable food. Thanks to Matt, Mark and Christy!! read more

Hickory Tavern - Buffalo chicken tacos, broccoli, grilled shrimp. Homemade chicken salad with grapes on toasted sourdough bread. - American Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

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Great atmosphere to watch the game great selection of beers, super AMAZING STAFF GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE when I mentioned my onion ring tower was kind of sad looking under my breath with no one around the manager came to ask me what was wrong with my meal which was shocking but also awesome the attentiveness I was like how did he hear me say that and everyone at the table was also shocked. Great place will definitely be back! read more

I ha e usually been pleased with Hickory Tavern but the manager was working behind the bar and the place was packed. I offered a suggestion and he told me I could leave and then when I walked away he followed me and demanded that I hear him out and when I told him that I did not need to hear him he told me to leave. Very unprofessional and uncalled for. I will not go back. Bad impression of a place that is really not great to begin with. Over priced and caters to the "regular" crowd. read more

I went to dinner here on a Monday night. Hailey M was our server, she was amazing! Super sweet, attentive, and just all around great! Definitely will be going back and asking for her to help us again! read more

We came to Hickory Tavern with our family and our server Hailey was fantastic!! She made us feel very welcomed and made some great jokes :) 10/10 service and the diablo burger was excellent. I will be back. read more

If I could do no stars I would. This place never fails to be worse every time I go. from hairs in the food, hard fries, uncooked meat to anything thing else you can think of. We went and everything we ordered took 20-30 minutes to get back to us. (Drinks, checks, apps, etc). Then when we ordered entrees my chicken came out so overcooked I could not eat it. I didn't say anything, and I was simply just going to leave it at that. but the waitress insisted that she could get me something else and take the chicken off our bills. So I ordered something else AS A REPLACEMENT AT HER SUGGESTION, and ended up paying for two entrees as she told me at the end she did not say she would take the chicken off. The management would not even come to the table to speak with us about the terrible service we had and I am doubtful I'll ever go back. This was the last straw for me. read more

We have eaten here numerous times largely due to convenience and it has been eh every time. We took a chance and ordered filets a few weeks ago. My spouse took one bite and spit it out, I smelled it and it smelled rancid. Mgr tried to tell us it was just because it wasn't cooked enough. Nope....meat was spoiled. Prob ok for beer and bar food but not much else. read more

Disappointed to find that Hickory Tavern in Gastonia no longer allows first come first serve in the bar area. There are 10 tables seated in the entire restaurant at the moment and they are on a 20 minute wait. However, they put Guinness back on tap, so thumbs up! read more

Extra friendly service by a well trained staff. This is a happening spot, especially if you have to bring the kiddos along. It's got a great vibe and I've always had a great experience every time I've been. In my opinion have the best shrimp and grits! I love the atmosphere, the people, and the food! read more

Grilled wings are AWESOME! Always a good experience here. I must somehow steal their wing sauce recipe. Servers are always polite too. Will come back soon. read more

Well for a place that has pictures of musician and quotes from musician on the wall. Should make it inconvenient from there guest and the bands that play there.. they have no stage or lighting for bands. If you happen to sit where the band going to be set up you are asked to move to make room for band. The wait staff not very friendly... y'all need to go to a wild wing cafe and take notes there entertainment is not an after thought and nor does it interfere with the guest... read more

Worst service ever! Reminded me why I never go! The manager didn't even care! It's awful and I never do a review but thIs was totally ridiculous! They need major help! I had to rate at least a one star but so undeserving! read more

Husband and I just moved to the area, staying with family and happened upon this place for lunch. Yumm! Had a great salad and burger, was impressed with skme gluten free options available. Waitress was very friendly- overall great experience read more

Rude staff every single time we have been in there. The oyster special isn't worth it anymore to have such crappy service and management talk down to you if you voice a concern. read more

I have gone to the Hickory Tavern 3 times because I wanted to like it and the servers have always been very nice, but the food is just not very good. Whenever they made a mistake they always did what they could to fix it, but they keep making the same mistakes. Missing items, slow food, undercooked or overcooked. I really tried hard to like it here but won't be coming back. read more

Typically a good crowd here especially if there are any games going on. Had their burgers, french dip, Colorado chicken, wings, and chips before. All pretty standard, but hit the spot and taste good. They have rotating specials each day of the week (wings, shrimp, oysters, etc.). Shout out to our waitress and the manager from a couple nights ago. I made a mistake when ordering and received something that I couldn't eat. No big deal to me as I was already full from everything else we had ordered and I was just going to let it pass. The manager insisted that they replace it with something else and ended up sending me with another entire meal. It wasn't something I asked for or expected, but they made a lasting impression with this high level of service. read more

This place has so much potential, but over and over again lets me down. The waitress was great, the manager was great, atmosphere was great, but the food is just not helping at all. I had a smothered chicken with cheese, onions, and mushrooms. Man that combo could be so good but it just didn't have any inspiration. Tasted like it was cooked in a microwave. All of the vegetables were under cooked and unseasoned. Nothing had any flavor. I'll say that it has to be the cooks or the cooking process because everything else works. Damn owners need to bring it together because I'm giving up on this place and only because I can make much better food at home. All of the stars are for the floor staff. read more

BEST BURGER! Went with family and everyone loved everything. The wings were also good. The fries are awesome as well. Service was satisfactory. Our waitress was very nice and made sure we had everything we needed. The place is clean and has a relaxed vibe. Will be eating here often once I move back here in a few months. read more

Lots of televisions, plenty of seating, specials every night and the bar menu isn't bad. Can't beat $3.50 craft and imports on Tuesday nights. read more

Slowest service I've ever received. Sat down at 6pm, didn't have order taken for 15 minutes, got my salad 15 min later, it's now 6:55 and we still haven't received food. Was given a lame excuse when we sat down that several servers didn't show up. How is that our problem? We should have left right then and gone somewhere else. read more

Nachos were stale, Chicken was lacking flavor, marinara sauce was lumpy and pastey, the mashed potatos were sour rag tasting and all the soda tasted flat. The waitress was a bit scattered brained. But I will give them that they tried to correct the issues with the food...I've been here before and the food usually isn't so bad. I wonder what happened... read more

This restaurant's only redeeming quality is a wide selection of beers. Service is spotty. Bartender was eating and drinking at the bar. And an Orange Julius drink nonetheless! The Create Your Own Salad was wilted, not made to order, pineapple was brown, chicken almost undercooked. The Hash-brown fritters called Shred Heads (yes, I know they are fried) were extremely greasy, drippingly so! The rice in the Skinny Chicken plate was softer than your granny's hind end. The waitress was excellent though, this time... read more

My favorite sit down restaurant I've came across in the area. Never have had bad food. Service is fair.

The staff was friendly. Had a variety of games on tv. The Hickory BBQ burger and the house chips were delicious!

Nachos were 95% chips and 5% Chilli. 1beer cost as much nachos. Service was bad.

Smoking is allowed on the outer patio while the non-smokers are trying to enjoy their dinner. The drinks are horrible.

Last night I went to Hickory Tavern with the rest of my family. We decided to eat there because it was almost 10 pm and we knew Hickory Tavern would be open. The last few times I have been here (also around 10 pm) the music has been SO LOUD. We were in the dining area and we were yelling across the table to try to have a conversation during our meal. We complained to two of the waitresses and soon after the speakers were turned off in the dining area, which was nice:) By the next song, the music was back up again! I understand that they have advertised live music but really?! Don't you want your customers to get comfortable, have conversations with people at the table, and most importantly buy food and beer?! And its not like these djs are packing the house when there is a sea of empty tables in the dining area on a Friday night. I have eaten at Hickory Tavern many times before but I don't think can eat in there willingly after this. Also, this may be TMI but I always get really gassy after eating at Hickory Tavern. It's not natural. Someone else also told me the same thing! lol The ONLY redeeming quality about Hickory Tavern is the sweet potato fries! I love those! The food is ok but I feel like the recipes could be improved a bit. The food is just too heavy to enjoy on a late night (even the wraps and sandwiches). read more

I've only been here about 4 times over 5 years but not once slow service or bad food. Every time for me has been a good experience. The restaurant is very nice and clean. read more

The Salads and Oysters are by far the best I've ever had! What a surprise gem! Love this place!

If I could give 0 stars I would. The way my husband and I were treated by the manager "Matt" was deplorable. We placed a carryout at 8:30 Sat. night, simple order, steak sandwich no onions and mushroom swiss no pink. Side salad and a slice of cheesecake. Husband calls in order, drives up there, waits at bar for 20 mins., drives back home. Onions all over the steak sandwich and an almost raw mushroom swiss burger. Call restaurant, talks to Manager Matt, Matt offers a $10 credit toward our next visit or we could drive back up there and get another sandwich. Hmmm...after paying $40.00 for two sandwiches, a side salad and a slice of cheesecake we shouldn't have to drive back up there, or eat raw meat and onions. So we decided this is not right, we were not going to eat what we did not order, (it was printed on the order ticket correctly), so my husband takes the sandwiches and side salad back to the manager and ask for a full refund and we would pay for the cheesecake. Manager Matt agreed and didn't charge for the cheesecake. Matt tells the husband money would be credited back in 3-5 days. Being reasonably perturbed by this time, and almost 10:00 at night and no dinner, my husband replies, "Yeah, I know. I don't think you handled this situation very well." Matt immediately becomes defensive and said, "What? I gave you your money back! We do make mistakes. Nobody is perfect." My husband responds, "No their not, but it's YOUR job to correct the mistakes. Did you expect me to eat a cold, raw sandwich after I drove back up here to get the right sandwich for my wife?" Then as he is walking out the door, Manager Matt follows him to the door and yells out to my husband, "Enjoy that cheesecake I just bought you!!!" The very cheesecake my husband said he keeping and would pay for. So.... my husband drives back home AGAIN to pick up the cheesecake and take it back to Manager Matt. He walks in and hands the cheesecake over to the hostess, she asked what was wrong with the cheesecake, my husband tells her he didn't want the cheesecake after what the manager did as he was walking out the door. Manager Matt walks up during the conversation with the hostess and says, "I bought you the cheesecake for your trouble." My husband tells him, "Don't want your cheesecake, don't need your cheesecake, and that was nothing more than an F-you as I was walking out the door!" He ask for the managers name, and walks out of that place for the LAST time, and says, "Have a nice night Matt!" The other employees were kind and apologized, but the cook can't read the orders, and Manager Matt has no customer service skills at all and made it his mission that we wouldn't come back. After 2 hours of going back and forth to Hickory Tavern 3 times, we ate cereal for dinner and will be waiting 3-5 days to get our $40 back. Thanks for the memories Matt! read more

Hickory Tavern - American Near Me - Gastonia, North Carolina

Bad service. I stood at the bar waiting to place a drink order and your employee just stood there. After several minutes waiting; I just walked out read more

Good food sometimes but my last visit they were off their game. The Lobster Roll did taste fresh. Over all decent food with room for improvement. read more

This place is fantastic! Good drink specials, and karaoke on Wednesdays! Caroline, is great! It's always a fun experience when Caroline is the bartender! read more

Love this place. Bartenders Caroline, Brooke and Lisa are the best. Food is good and consistent

I waited to review Hickory Tavern because I really wanted to love this place. I have now been 6 times and had only 1 positive experience. The service is terrible! We sat at the bar and a drink was spilled at a bar table behind us. It splattered all over my purse, phone and shirt. Not one employee made a move to clean up the mess or ask if I needed a towel. My husband alerted the hostess and 10 minutes later the spill was still there. My beer was empty for 10+ minutes our food had had not arrived after 20 minutes (raw oysters and wings). I hate to give negative reviews (this is my 2nd ever) but this place needs new management and staff! Sad because i tip 30-40%... read more

If I were able to give no stars, I would! We waited for our drinks (beer and wine) for at least 15 minutes - after at least 5 minutes before a server came to the table. We ordered a relatively simple meal. AND, between sitting at the table, waiting for the server to take our order, and the food coming out (which was incorrect) we are talking about 45 minutes. Also note, we are talking about a limited number of customers and an over amount of server ratio. Disappointing and it will be a long time before we return. YOU NEED TO GET IT TOGETHER. read more

I would not suggest eating aty anyplace the knowing disreguards the North Carolina Health Dept. regulations. Matt Shope the general Manager allows smoking in ares that food is servied. I suspect he was also smoking in the kitchen for he smell of smoke leaving it. When ask to stop smoking in near my table, the county chamber of commerance social, We were ask to leave. read more

If you thoroughly enjoy slow service with a scowl please come see the staff at hickory tavern!! If you just get your rocks off on waiting 30 minutes before you are greeted, given only half of your drinks and eating with your fingers this is the place for you! So don't come hungry or thirsty!! On top of everything else you will LOVE to be double charged for your drinks!! You will be doubling over in enjoyment after vomiting all of the mediocre bar food you had to shovel in your mouth by hand. Oh, for a special treat stare at the manager till he completely ignore your existence. Then say hello to Monica the most animated server. It's such an unpleasant experience!! Have fun friends! read more

This was the worst experience I have ever had the waitress was very rude and the manger was very cocky. I have been to many hickory taverns and have had great experiences. read more

Fantastic all you can eat shrimp. Great environment.