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    Hickory Tree Grill

    4.2 (202 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Tex-Mex, Salad
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bar Area - Spacious & Nice!

    We recently moved to Godley and decided to give this restaurant a try for a lunch date. Sat at the bar...Ordered a beer & mimosa then Chicken Fried Steak (with the jalapeño gravy) & Fish Tacos. Both entrees were hot, fresh & just DELICIOUS! Looks like a great place for Happy Hour too! Will definitely be back!

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    Lisa C.

    DO NOT SLEEP ON HICKORY TREE GRILL! Came in by accident, but will be making the 45 mile drive on purpose moving forward! Came in to super friendly staff, was served an amazing dill pickle martini then my FREAKING perfect burger and fries arrived! This is a must stop if ever in Joshua TX!

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    Holly T.

    I love all they have on the menu but the hand cut fries and homemade ranch are my favorite thing! Bar fully stocked and it's never a long wait if any when you arrive.

    Dana D.

    Outstanding location. Open concept and beautifully done in a old rehabilitated building. Huge bar, bottle, draft, mixed and wine. Texican type place. Brisket infused food choices, great burgers, chicken fried steak. Just a great place for Joshua. Feels like something you would expect to find in FW. It's semi foodie which I like. Definitely will be going back. Food was delicious, felt like the brisket tacos were a little over sauced on the sweet side. The smoke and texture was plenty good to carry the dish IMO. Burger out of this world good, the Texican is amazing. Home cut fries aren't my thing in general bc it's hard to get them crispy. I think that's how home cut fries are in general. They were very fresh and tasty but prefer crispy fries or tater tots. Definitely going back to try two more dishes. I dig this place.

    Cydney F.

    I think this place was really talked up so I was expecting so much more. I ordered the Chicken fried chicken which was bad but I also ordered the Cajun gravy and for a $3 charge it was delicious cut barely covered my chicken. My mashed potatoes and corn were not hot they seemed as though they had been sitting out for a while. We ordered my grandson fries and grilled cheese and it was ok. I did love the fried pickles. They are the spears not the slices which my husband didn't care for but I loved them!!! We plan to return I think I will just order something else next time. I will review again once I try it out for a second time.

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    Jed W.

    1st time there, my son & I really enjoyed it He got a chicken quesadilla. I got the chicken fried chicken meal and we got the brownies for dessert. It was really good. The service was good also. And I really like the scenery

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    Norma P.

    10/18/20 Sunday 3:00 pm. This place used to be the next city over and just never got a chance to try, I so missed out! This location is great; the restaurant is industrial but not cold, perfect for old town. It is a biscuit concept restaurant earlier in the day and at 3:00 it changes to Hickory Tree and dinner. It was pretty quiet when we came in. We ordered the fried pickles which were spear and not chips. They were excellent not too greasy nor salty. We split a smoky meatloaf dinner with 2 sides we choose green beans and cajun mashed. The meatloaf was perfect not overly heavy as most meatloafs can be the bbq sauce that it is topped with is made in house and set off the smoky meatloaf delicately. The mashed were hot, a little zip and had a great flavor as well. Lastly green beans a little spicy as well with bits of bacon and well seasoned. Great meal and shout out to Araceli our most excellent server! Forgot to take a picture. Priced well, hot food, solid meal, excellent service!! Dessert next time and there will be a next time! Sorry no pic.

    Fish tacos
    Lauren Y.

    This was our first time at this location and we really liked it. Our waitress was very nice and fast. We had chips queso and salsa, queso and chips were both hot and really good. We both got beer bartered fish tacos which came with queso and chips. The tacos were very good. I will probably get them again. Our son had grilled cheese and French fries. His grilled cheese was one of the best grilled cheeses I have ever had. It was made with Texas toast and it was so good. Fries were also great! We will be back.

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    Food's great. My kids love the fried pickles. Always friendly and great atmosphere. The breakfast and lunch options are all great.

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    Great ambience and delicious food. Good location. Love everything about this place. Bar side is fun with live music

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    Food was great. Service was great. Atmosphere was very nice. Would like to come back for date night and have a few drinks.

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    Food and staff was awesome. Dad and I went there and it was amazing it tastes just like home cooked meal from your mom.

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