James, our delightful server was fantastic. Very prompt courteous and knew the menu well. Food was delicious fresh and worth the trip. Highly recommend. read more

Great place to eat! We're out of town on business trips up here all the time and we come to "the tavern" almost every night. The service is always great. James is an amazing server, very kind, friendly and attentive! read more

One of our favorite family restaurants in Moore County. Always has great customers service, delicious food, wide selection of food. Love the outside patio. Tonight we had James as our server he was attentive, informative, and just great overall! Thank you Hickory Tavern for a great experience yet again! read more

We are traveling through NC and found the Hickory Tavern in Pine Hurst. What a great experience ! The atmosphere was inviting, the USA Soccer was on the HUGE screens! I had the Freedom burger, mainly to support the US Veterans, but I must say WOW! I cannot remember a better burger. Tasty and Juicy! Staci had the Pepperoni flatbed, she loved it, and I thought is could have used a lil more spice, but she LOVED it Our server James was on point! Friendly and quick services We will be back again we come through NC or see one of their 22 locations! Cheers Shane read more

We visited on a Thursday evening. No wait to be seated. Nice casual atmosphere, the staff is friendly and attentive. Pow wow shrimp tacos and a side of Crispy Brussels Sprouts w/Bacon & Balsamic Glaze- delicious! We plan to visit again soon read more

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Hayley and James were a blast. Busy night with soccer and they were handling it with ease. They deserve a raise! Food delicious as always! read more

Visiting from California, James took great care of us. Flatbread is incredible and the Freedom Burger was off the charts good! Friendly staff and fun environment! Definitely check them out! read more

Recently went to Hickory Tavern after a few months. Had a much better experience and liked the new menu. Enjoyed the new shrimp scampi flatbread offering. Had a great server named James. Try it again if you haven't been there in a while. Also noise level much more quiet. Much more enjoyable read more

Food was amazing, drinks were amazing, and service was amazing. Every person I spoke to was so nice. Ask for Shaquill, such an amazing server with a great personality and top tier professionalism!!!! Best service I've had in a while. read more

Good food and James was very friendly. The Cobb salad was great. Friendly environment for families.

James was incredible! Food was immaculate. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Great place, highly recommended

My fiancé and I are from out of town. We're usually going to Texas Roadhouse here in southern pines which is his favorite restaurant. Well we decided to try a new restaurant and decided on Hickory Tavern. The environment was quant and relaxing. We had Abby as our server and she was an absolute sweetheart. I ordered a Strawberry lemon drop martini which was absolutely delicious. We ordered mozzarella sticks which were delicious and dazzled up compared to your average mozzarella sticks you'd get anywhere else. My fiancée who always usually gets burgers whenever we go out to eat got the tavern burger which he thoroughly enjoyed. His only complaint which wasn't really a complaint in his book was that his patties had a little itty bit too much sear. I ordered the jacked up chicken which was tender and moist. We enjoyed our date night dinner and will definitely be back for more! read more

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My sister and I decided to try a random spot and this place was a hit ! Food was delicious and our waiter James was so sweet! read more

Hickory Tavern - American Near Me - Pinehurst, North Carolina

We here once or twice a week and we always get good food and good service tonight. We've had one of our all-time favorite James who's an excellent server. read more

Stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised with the quality and service. Good food portions and excellent service.

Every time we come to town to visit family we have to have dinner here. The food has always been good. The service is also good, but tonight it was great, we had James as a server and he did a wonderful job. If you want great service, ask for James. The atmosphere at Hickory tavern is great for all families. We highly recommend Hickory Tavern. read more

Food was amazing, our server James was so nice and the service was great! Definitely recommend sitting if the weather is nice! The high tables were great to watch the Brazil World Cup game. read more

Good menu selection. You can never go wrong with wings. Their appetizers are great. Whitney is the BEST! read more

Everything you'd expect from a bar & tavern. Food was delicious, it never disappoints and the atmosphere was perfect for my party of 7 on a Friday night. Our server James was very accommodating and knowledgeable on the menu as well as the drinks. He was constantly asking if we needed anything / making sure everything was up to par! Great experience all around and this place will continue to be one of my go-to spots. read more

Stopped by Hickory Tavern and had a great experience! The food was delicious, but the service honestly stood out even more. James was attentive, engaging, and always on top of things. He made sure we had everything we needed and made the whole experience even better. read more

We had James as a server and he was amazing! He paid great attention to the kiddos. He went above and beyond on all of our needs! He suggested the fiesta salad and it was great with the pulled chicken. Just enough spice! Always ask for James! read more

The food was amazing and our waiter James was the best we ever had. We will be back soon

Smash burger, Tater Tots and an IPA made for a great, casual lowkey experience. Appreciated James as our server and the GM leading us in Happy Birthday for a patron turning 17. read more

Burger night (Monday) with my wife. Burgers were both outstanding, beer was cold and good and our server, James P was the best!

We've been there 7 times in the last 2 months. The service is great every time. The food is really good and prices are normal. The Porte Bella mushroom burger is fantastic. The wings are huge and meaty and cooked perfectly. Fish and chips the best we have found in the area. Prices aren't cheap nor expensive. After trying 20+ restaurants including high end EOL, Carolina Inn, 1895, etc. This is the best go to anytime food and drink establishment we've found. $ for $. read more

The wings and the burgers were delicious. Our server Whitney was very attentive and recommended her favorite menu items. Great overall experience! read more

Love Hickory Tavern. Our favorite neighborhood sports bar! Great food and service always!

Nice diner here with plenty of room and great service Good for business and large groups looking for a casual atmosphere

Was in the area for a guys golf trip to Pinehurst for the week. Had to stay a night locally next door at the Comfort Inn and the front desk lady suggested Hickory Tavern next door. Literally over the bridge and into the parking lot was the Tavern. I personally thoroughly enjoyed the Hickory Tavern. Thanks to Tina my waitress for being so attentive. While on the East Coast, I must always have a Yuengling. They had a ton of beers on tap and also a ton of beers in can/bottles. The menu had a ton of pub/tavern food. I should have taken pictures of the menu for the Yelpers (all the menus on Yelp were from years ago). I had a NYC style Mediterranean dish. It was good. Chicken breast with sauce with pita bread over yellow rice. Too bad I'm only staying a night at the Comfort Inn or else is definitely come back to the Hickory Tavern. Their wings also looked amazing! read more

Absolutely love this place! The service is wonderful and the food is great. If I could give it 100 stars, I would!

No matter which location, always great service and delicious food. A nice atmosphere to meet friends and family for a meal. The servers do their best to provide each order as requested and the chef's accommodate this to the best of their ability. read more

What a great little spot! In Pinehurst for a conference and my husband and I thought the menu looked good. When we got there it was busy but we got seated right away. Our server and all of the rest of the staff were so friendly! The ambiance is great, definitely a sports bar atmosphere with lots of screens! Hubby had the cheesesteak and it was absolutely FULL of steak, peppers, onions, mushrooms and cheese. Fries were great too! I had the low country shrimp and grits and it was delicious! Grits were perfectly cooked and it was full of shrimp and andouille sausage. Staff was so friendly on our way out as well, wishing us a good night and safe drive. Highly recommend!! read more

We came here for an early dinner on a Saturday afternoon around 4:30pm. They weren't busy yet and so we were seated right away. Faith was our waitress and she was absolutely fabulous! She offered great food and drink suggestions for our group. Faith was friendly and very attentive. We tried the pear margaritas and one person got the blackberry margarita. The pear margarita was rimmed with sugar and was pretty sweet. The blackberry margarita was also a winner. We got the deluxe nachos as an appetizer, which was perfect for our party of 4. I got the Tavern burger with sweet potato fries. It was very filling and a challenge to finish, as it had two meat patties with all the toppings. Everyone enjoyed their food and I'm sure we'll be back! read more

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We had a great dinner tonight. Low staff because of the holiday but Logan Emily and Shaq were on top of things the whole time. All three made sure everyone was well taken care of. Food was delicious! read more

Tasty and pleasant. Tasty entrees.Yelp delivery was its usual smooth sailing. What am I under some sort of Writer's contract for these Reviews? read more

We hosted a surprise baby shower here and they were amazing. They helped us decorate and make it special. Bree and Brittany were so wonderful taking care of us. Thank you for making it such a wonderful experience. Food was delicious as well read more

Really good food and quick service , great atmosphere. Love this place for lunch or dinner with family and friends. read more

Great for a chain restaurant. My sons first choice. Large portions served by friendly staff. Great bar selection. My sister loves their wings. Can get loud when the golfers arrive but they do have a separate windowed eating area. Good bar selection. If you're not a sports fan, avoid it during playoffs or state teams match ups! read more

Had a great meal! Our server, Trevor, was incredibly thoughtful and made the dinner a success!

Let me start by saying the '2' rating on the service was not for our server, it was the bar and kitchen. Please read on. My wife and I moved to Pinehurst just 3 weeks ago, from Boca Raton, FL. We've been impressed with the selection of the food with 15 minutes. We're still looking for a 'go to' casual place, so we tried Hickory Tavern at 2pm on a Saturday. It was a big place in the same vein as BWW. There were only about 12 customers (more than BWW!) and we were seated at a booth. Our server was very pleasant (everyone is very pleasant here compared to Boca), arrived quickly and took our drink and app order. They were out of Modelo Negra so my wife and I each order mixed drinks. Here is where the problem started. We waited at least 10 minutes for our drinks, and the place was basically empty. When they eventually did arrive, my wife's Long Island Iced Tea was not good. There are 4 different liquors in it but it didn't taste like it. My Moscow Mule was very good. We then sat and waited almost 15 minutes for our 6 wing app order. I think they were made in a convection oven (like World of Beer) and they were fantastic! Finally, our main course that we shared (fish and chips) came out in a reasonable amount of time and was also very good. They offer chips or fries and we went with the fries, which were excellent. The fish was nicely battered and very light with a really nice taste. The only complaint is that the portion could have been bigger. The prices on the food is a bit higher than most but only 1$-2$. Overall, we really enjoyed Hickory Taven. Great food, attentive server but the bar and kitchen are another story. They would have earned 5 stars without that. We weren't in a hurry but they easily added 20 minutes to our lunch. We'll definitely be back but should it happen again. I'll ask for the manager. read more