The food was ok but, the portions were way too small. Pre school portions all the way. Add two bucks to your prices in order to give a better portion. I will go back in a couple weeks and see if they have improved. read more

Been wanting to try this spot for sometime and finally got around to doing so. I wouldn't consider this real bbq as it lacked the smoky flavor from using real wood and everything was drenched in sauce which defeats the purpose of true bbq where the natural flavor of the meat shines complementing with the choice of smoky wood flavors. read more

Hickory's Famous BBQ Grill - a pulled pork sandwich with barbecue sauce - Barbeque Near Me - Port Washington, New York

I come here a lot time cause it's close. Pretty ok bbq. The issue is the meat is heavy and extremely sauced. Cajun fries are good.

Not great, some food was cold the chili just sucked. Service was nice/ friendly but, overall the food was not great.

I definitely agree with other Yelpers that the meat is pretty decent but to be aware that the sauce is on the sweeter side of what you are probably expecting. It's good, though it was not what I was expecting. Also, I do kind of wish there had been some sauce options. That being said, I'm glad we tried it out. My 1/4 lb pulled pork was delectable. I found it more flavorful than the brisket sandwich, but my partner thought the opposite. (Huh!) Keeping at 4 stars because the sweet potato fries were perfectly crispy. And addictive. They weren't too salty, which allowed for the true essence of sweet potato to shine through. read more

Food is great, Ambiance not so great. Fantastic ribs & I love the chicken special sandwich. read more

This is one interesting place and I dig it! Be prepared to circle around the block for parking (metered parking that is) as this place is right on a main street. Once you find a spot and head towards this BBQ joint upon entering you will head through saloon doors. And that's only the beginning... The novelty of this place makes my heart explode. Jimi Hendrix and other classic rock artist concert posters darn the walls and there are random knock knacks floating around that make you feel like you're at an older relative's home. I make my way to the counter and order my brisket sandwich with a side of onion rings. The person behind the counter is very patient as per usual it takes me forever to make this decision. But the right decision it was! My brisket was some of the most tender and flavorful I have ever had. Their BBQ sauce was more tangy than sweet which is how I like it. All this was placed on a sesame seed bun. Oh and their onion rings, amazing! The batter was flavorful and my rings were fried to perfection. The onion to batter ratio was just right and this was the perfect side to my sandwich. read more

Hickory's Famous BBQ Grill - Hickory 's BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich and Onion Rings - Barbeque Near Me - Port Washington, New York

Best BBQ we've had on LI!! We've been taking out from here for years now, and have never had a bad meal. In fact, They were all delicious. It's such a pleasure to find barbecue that's not slathered in sugar! I want to point out that they do NOT use sugar in a lot of what they serve, making it an option for diabetics. In my house, we have a Type1 diabetic whose blood sugar is stable after eating Hickory's chili, spareribs and coleslaw. What a treat! Plus, their BBQ sauce is very low in sugar. Everything's unbelievably tasty. Highly recommended for everyone! read more

Hickory's Famous BBQ Grill - Front entrance - Barbeque Near Me - Port Washington, New York

Food was good would recommend this place . The service was fast for a take out joint. Not much of an ambiance since it's take out.

We ordered for take out and the food was great! It came very quickly and had no issues with the special instructions we requested. I would definitely recommend to any BBQ LOVERS! read more

It's small and take-out focused, so it's good for pickup but don't plan to eat there. Really the only bbq focused place in PW given that the bbq place on shore road went out of business. Pulled pork sandwich was fine but had to ask for bbq sauce and was given a very small container. If sauces help make your bbq experience, you may find the lack of selection and small sauce container disappointing. read more

Based solely on the Ribs and the Brisket as that is all I tried! Surprised by the baby back ribs that were fall off the bone tender and a whole rack is really enough for two people. The brisket was also great and had a perfect smoked flavor. So the food in general was good, but the establishment could use some updating. The service was fine, as long as you're ok with grabbing your own utensils, ketchup and drinks. This is a counter service style restaurant. Next time it will be take out! But then again .... the ribs were great! read more

I'm happy to have checked this little spot off my list! When i walked in i was greeted by a very kind man - seemed like he owned the place. The decor inside is all wood so it really makes you feel like you're on the country side! i ordered a 7 piece bbq wings with fries on the side. The portion was huge and just perfect for me ! The wing were super hot and the bbq was the sweet kind. The fries were thick and perfectly salted. It was fantastic. I would recommend this spot if you're on the area. read more

Hickory's Famous BBQ Grill - The outside ! - Barbeque Near Me - Port Washington, New York

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The guy behind the counter was a little strange. We ate there, which felt a little weird, as we were the only ones, and the place just seemed really dirty and old. The food was pretty good though, I had the pulled pork sandwich, and my husband had a large meat platter. It was just a weird atmosphere / vibe inside and I hoped my bladder would hold out until I got home because I was afraid to use the bathroom. I guess this is primarily a take out / delivery place. read more

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I honestly love this place. I have been coming to this place for so many years. I stumbled upon it a few years back and I've been a loyal customer ever since it's definitely recommend this place. read more

Disappointed by all three dishes I ordered: the pulled pork sandwich was slathered with an overly sweet sauce; the cole slaw I swear was repackaged from the local supermarket prepackaged cole slaw. The cornbread was cake like in sweetness. Will not go back. read more

SO DELICIOUS!!! I love the brisket sandwich, husband loves the ribs. A++++++ Best bbq on long island read more

What an overpriced disappointment. Relied on Yelpers but they had lousy judgment. Came in for late lunch of BBQ beef sandwich. Tasteless, dry. Served on lousy roll. Was suspicious because parked 2 blocks away and couldn't smell any meats close by or indoors. Rather unfriendly counterman. Sorry. Will never return. Don't really believe there is any BBQ like in Texas or Kansas City around here. read more

Unbelievably good food! We had Hickory BBQ's team, led by the awesome Steve Slutsky, cater my wedding at Apple Greens Golf Course and would truly vouch for their professionalism and for the quality of their services. The food, the staff, the drinks and most importantly THE PRICES were very good!! Check them out for all your catering needs! read more

Updating to 4.5 stars and rounding up, cause they deserve it. Reason for update: Other than the wings, I haven't had anything here that's not good. And the wings aren't bad, but my standard for wings are very high. they're "just ok". Just ok for hickory is probably better than 85% of the places out there. I'm also convinced that their burgers are one of the best on Long island...far better than any chain (I'm including 5 guys, smashburger,Bobby's burger palace, shake shack, etc.), far better than any diner, and definitely far far better than anything in the Manhasset/Roslyn/Pt. Washington/Glen Cove area. (this is my lunch area). read more

Excellent BBQ , a real working mans joint inexpensive and good... You order & sit in a small dining area or get take out . The brisket is off the hook & the pulled pork is crazy good as well . Walking in the guy behind the counter was on the phone taking orders but as soon as he hung up, he was as pleasant as can be . I ate well and I'm gonna come back & recommend this spot to friends . read more

I had a 3 meat combination (Brisket, pulled pork and ribs), coleslaw, cornbread, fries and 2 sodas delivered via Doordash. It was hard to taste any difference between the 3 as they were all swimming in the same sweet BBQ sauce. The brisket was sliced so thin it almost appeared shaved. It was also gray, like it had been sitting in a steam table for a while. The coleslaw was OK, but tasted store bought. The cornbread was a little sweet for my taste. Last but least, the 2 bottles of root beer arrived warm. read more

It was good not to packed good Service but food was good did not really like the mash patos

I usually don't eat this type of food. However the grilled chicken in the gyro was so good and the fries were the bomb diggity!

Nothing tastes quite like Hickory's. These French fries and grilled chicken are unmatched. The fried chicken tenders are also heavenly and not processed/frozen! I always look forward to coming here. Why 4 stars, not 5? Because... Why is the lettuce white? If Hickory's could manage getting green lettuce, they would deserve 5 stars. Sorry, it had to be said. Still love this place regardless though. read more

This place has been open for generations and I can see why. The wife had them cater my birthday and the food was really good. The staff here was really nice and did their best to customize our order to what we wanted. We got the brisket, ribs and chicken wings for a group of about 30. Everything we got tasted great but the best bite was the brisket. It was smoky and tender and melt in your mouth yummy. Wings were also really good. Ribs were decent but some bites were a bit tough, probably due to the large catering order. Prices here are really affordable. Service is good. The place is a bit old but thats how BBQ should be. Big thumbs up. read more

Ummm idk why there are good reviews here. What a disappointment. Not from the area so I didn't know it was a small restaurant (more like a shack). I thought why not give it a try since the reviews seem promising. We had the platter (forgot what it's called) with the 3 different meats but everything was covered with the same BBQ sauce. I guess I shouldn't have ordered a burger from a bbq place but it was a sad burger. The corn bread it came with was dry and crumbly. I wouldn't come back. Owner was nice but that is it. read more

I don't even live in the area anymore and neither does my family. However, when I visit friends 30 -45 minutes away I find away to come back here and enjoy the best bbq chicken sandwich ever made. Still awesome after all these years!!!! read more

Next to impossible to find authentic BBQ in the Northeast. Some cities have chains that have popped up, but that takes away from the whole BBQ experience. This is a hidden gem on Port Blvd run by the same staff for many years. The place is timeless. Exceptional BBQ that'll leave you wanting more. Highly recommend. read more

I really liked this place. Wish it had more seating in the back. Tried pulled pork and brisket sandwich and both were great. Reasonable prices. Will to come back soon to try other things on the menu. read more

Small family owned BBQ spot. The Yelp rating for cost, is a bit misleading, easily a "$$" spot. Decent brisket sandwich (just a tad too dry for my liking) and excellent onion rings. Definitely would like to come back and try more of the menu. read more

The is my old stand by for great BBQ Ribs/Chicken combo the chicken is tender and the ribs is smoked to perfection Recommend this place to a co-worker who is coming from Brooklyn her family is frequently requesting to bring some home read more

It's okay to get messy. They keep a roll of paper towels on the table. When you're really cool in High School and you get to eat off campus--- this is where all the delicious seekers go. I highly recommend everything on the menu, but especially the chicken sandwich with their spiced fries. It's crazy to me I'm recommending a chicken sandwich-- but this is just that flavorful and expertly charred. This is the only place I'd consider eating in Port Washington on my own free will. read more

To quote Tracy Jordan (Fictional character portrayed by Tracy Morgan on 30 Rock), I love Hickorys so much, I would like to take Hickorys behind the middle school and get it pregnant. Good God, the brisket sandwich, the pulled pork? The BBQ chicken special (grilled chicken, bbq sauce, cheese and bacon)? Oh, I just drooled all over the keyboard. If you get takeout here, and you get spicy fries, the fries will not make it home. Hell, the entire meal won't make it home. It is that delicious. Why are you still reading reviews on Yelp? Why aren't you at Hickorys indulging in some delicious BBQ? read more

Let me start by saying I'm a huge fan of BBQ so you had me at Hello. I've had BBQ in Mississippi, I've had BBQ in Kansas City, and I've had BBQ in Memphis. When I heard there was BBQ on Long Island I could wait to try it. This place is amazing. It's a jewel tucked away in Port Washington. I've had pulled pork so many times at other placed I wanted to try something different so I ventured to the brisket sandwich, which I later learned is smoked in the premise. The sandwich was tasty, and sauced to perfection. Followed up with some amazing fries this place can't be beat. The roll that the sandwich came on was delicious. Take full advantage of that roll of paper towels on the table you'll probably need them as you dig into your meal. The atmosphere is cozy, I sat next to the chiminea in the dining room which was keeping me nice and warm durning my meal. The owners were very hospitable and have been in the business a long time. The restaurant may look like a storefront but I can assure you this is not storefront quality food. I'm putting this one at the top of my list to return soon. Look for reviews on other menu items in the future. read more

Hands down, Hickory's is one of the best barbeque joints on Long Island. It's easy to miss this gem, and even many of the locals don't know of it's existance, even though it's been there for years. Menu items to keep an eye out for are the Chicken Special, a mouthwatering sandwich with swiss and bacon, and their ribs, which though are a bit more pricy than the rest of their menu, make me want to get in my car and head down there just thinking about them. If you have to wait for your meal for more than a few minutes, they also tend to provide their own special chips, drizzled with a spicy BBQ sauce and spices that are always completely gone by the time the meal is ready, not because of the time it takes to prepare the food, but because of how great they taste. Their staff, though a bit quirky, are overall very friendly. They also deliver, though their delivery radius is somewhat small (a disappointment because I live just outside their delivery zone). read more

First off, their food is excellent (especially their pulled pork). I have no qualms about this. My two issues are that the owner (I'm pretty sure it's the owner) sometimes comes off as grumpy and that they overcharge for their food. When I phone in a pickup order it seems as if I just asked him to do something he doesn't like. Then when I go to pick up the food, he overcharges. He has prices listed in four places (his website, and three places in the restaurant) and all four have different prices. Then when he rings you up, he invents yet another price (usually higher than the others) and his usual response is, "the website has the newest prices," that is, if he even answers you. Meanwhile, I'll check the website when I get back, and it's usually the lowest price... So the last time I went, after having to pay $6.50 for 7 wings (which should have been $4.95), I call him out on the price again and have him itemize everything. He does so (with the higher prices) and then adds on the tax. When I got back, I calculated it out and he charge me 12% tax!!! He gets two stars (and had several chances) because the food really is good, but I am still annoyed at the seemingly random prices. Edit: Thank you Ed for your quick response and for updating your prices (at least on your website. We'll see about the menus the next time I'm in). It becomes frustrating when I'm ordering for a group of us and collecting money to arrive and be short. Then I have to ask for more money from people and it becomes an unnecessary hassle. I have raised the review to 3-stars for your prompt action. Hopefully my next review will be more favorable. Keep making the great BBQ! read more

Since moving to Long Island I have been engaged in a desperate search to find a BBQ joint worth going to. I have searched long and wide, but have come away disappointed each time. That is, until tonight. My wife and I were up the street visiting family, and looking for somewhere to find a quick and affordable dinner. I had driven by Hickory's several times in the past... each time thinking "I should stop in there at some point..." Friends, I must tell you, I should have stopped each time I passed by. Seriously, this is really good BBQ. We got the BBQ Combo that came with ribs, pulled pork, and brisket... and it was tasty. Throw in french fries and rice and beans (they were out of slaw) and my wife and I tore it up. The ribs were tasty, the brisket was tasty, but the pulled pork was the star of the show... and the fries were FANTASTIC (yeah, I just went all-caps). You can tell the fries were made in house, and fried to perfection. We had a great meal in a little hole-in-the-wall place for less than $30... and were incredibly satisfied. Hickory's is going into our regular rotation. read more

Haven't had anything bad here yet. The California burger is a burger with lettuce, tomato, and guacamole. Good. The actual patty tastes fantastic. I get flak sometimes because I feel like most burgers don't deserve the hype, as people get distracted by fancy/lots of toppings and ignore the meat. That isn't the case at all at Hickory's, where all the ingredients come together like a delicious symphony. The marinated sliced steak sandiwch comes on toasted garlic bread and I got it with the recommended (for only 99 cents more!) sauteed onions and cheese. Goooooooooooooooood. The much raved spicy fries weren't as good as hyped but were still pretty delicious. Basically taste like Lawry's seasoned salt. All in all I like Hickory's. I like it alot. read more

Yummy chicken special sandwich!!! And they do a great job of wrapping it up to-go! Translation: they broke the sandwich down and kept everything separate, so it didnt get all soggy. Yay! Their fries are quite good too, and reheated well! (which can be a rarity) Well done Hickory's: nice attention to detail! Definitely worth my repeat business! And I look forward to trying some of their other BBQ food items in the future. read more