LongHorn Steakhouse

Veteran-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

We recently stopped here on our way from NC to VA, and we think this will be part of our travel…read morerotation. We look for highly rated restaurants, close to the interstate and which have outdoor seating because we have dogs. Bringing water for our dogs and cups to take our sweet tea with us, our server, Kiersten, was the epitome of friendly southern hospitality. The barbecue was delicious. You could see the smoker on the property. What set this apart was the choice of sides. There were several sides such as green bean casserole and creamed corn that you don't see at other barbecue joints. We will definitely be back on our next trip to NC.

Tried Hugh Q's BBQ and honestly... pretty mixed experience…read more The cheese curds were hands down the highlight -- uniquely made, you could tell they were fresh, and they came out crispy and full of flavor. Easily the best thing on the table and definitely worth trying. Unfortunately, everything else just didn't live up to it. The BBQ and brisket were a letdown -- lacking flavor, not as tender as expected, and just didn't have that true smoked BBQ quality you look for, especially in a place like Hickory where the standard is high. Service and atmosphere were fine, nothing bad there, but when the main focus is the food, it just didn't deliver the way I hoped it would. Left feeling disappointed and honestly wishing I had gone somewhere else. Might give it another shot down the road, but based on this visit, it didn't live up to the hype for me.

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BBQ Pit

4.4(14 reviews)

2.2 mi

Bbq and slaw are exceptional and the slaw too. I get their…read morebbq at least a couple of times a month. I will be using their bbq this weekend for a graduation party!

Have enjoyed the BBQ, Slaw and vinegar based sauce produced there for 78 + years. The "take out…read moreonly" food provided there at very reasonable prices cannot be found elsewhere..................

Cranford Brothers BBQ

3.6(36 reviews)

2.1 mi

Friendly service in a nice big room. Awful food. Texas…read moretwinkies(bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos) were poorly under cooked - rubbery bacon and hard nearly raw jalapenos drenched in sweet sauce. Brisket perhaps the driest I've had. To be that dry at 11:45 in the am makes me wonder if it was leftover? who knows? Ribs overcooked to mush Deviled eggs bland, under seasoned. It was so bad, I asked the waitress if it was a chain. Massive waste of money.

This is probably the worst place for pulled pork barbecue in Hickory. They need to trim the fat…read morefrom the pork. Side dishes are mediocre and most of the staff acts like the customers are an inconvenience to them. My wife hosted a work event in the taproom and they ran out of the food selected for the event very early in the evening.

Nice clean open atmosphere

Sliced Turkey Sandwich & Chopped Brisket Sandwich

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Open kitchen

JDs Smokehouse

4.7(339 reviews)

12.2 mi

JD's is always consistent... quality, taste, & service always at the highest level. This BBQ…read morerestaurant is the best in Burke county.

We order take out. Service is fast and food is always delicious! I rarely need to wait longer than…read morea few minutes even when they are busy.

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Pulled Pork with sweet potatoes and fries

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The interior

Charlie Graingers

4.5(87 reviews)

4.0 mi

I always make a special stop at Charlie Graingers anytime I'm in the area. They are an excellent…read morechoice for allergies with gluten, dairy, or soy. They have so many options for food that are normally not available for people with allergies. I couldn't decide on one thing so I ordered several things. For starters, the chicken sandwich was huge. It was perfectly fried and very crispy. The bun held together and didn't fall apart. If you are gluten free, you know this is hard to find. I would say I only ate about 1/3 of the sandwich, it was so large. I also ordered the fried okra which were very crispy and the coating was light and flavorful. It's one on my favorite things to order here and a can't miss if you love fried okra. The next favorite was hush puppies. They reminded me of the hush puppies I used to eat growing up and have missed dearly. The prefect combination of sweet and crunchy. And i couldn't leave without trying the fried pickles. The owner, Lisa, and I were speaking about all the options and I told her how much I love having all these options. She included a small side of spicy pickles for me to try and they were even better than the regular. Not overly spicy and a great combination with breading and ranch dressing. I can't wait to return to try the fried jalapeños and the brisket. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. The prices are amazing. I ordered all of the food (6 different things) and a drink for $26. It was way more than I could eat but I wanted to try it all. The atmosphere is casual and the booths are cafeteria style for a very comfortable, southern experience.

Don't judge a book by its cover - you roll in wondering where this place is and yes it's the old…read moreHardee's or some fast food place! Order at the counter, they are very helpful answering questions - so many things I wanted to try! Service was very quick from ordering to receiving the delicious food! The vibe it's just a mom/pop - totally fits it and so worth it!

Tea and condiment station

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Olde Hickory Tap Room

4.0(414 reviews)

2.2 mi

Solid bar with solid food. Nothing crazy but nothing bad either. Prices are good and you won't be…read moredisappointed. Inside is pretty cramped but the service is good. The chicken tenders were a little tough but you could tell it was real chicken. Overall a great spot if you just want some easy bar food.

Hickory 'Downtown' is a really cool area. Lots of greenery and places to sit and relax. OHT was…read moreprobably the wrong place to choose as a family with small kids.

Shem crab cake sandwich

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Beer and beer

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

3.1(66 reviews)

0.8 mi

This Dickey's put together a great catering for me! They were on time, professional and the food…read morewas fantastic! Some of the best brisket I've had. Their pit crew is a great team and they're very welcoming in store. Definitely recommend using them for your next catering. Thanks y'all!

This place is yummy! Love the pulled pork bbq and being able to choose my sauce. They have spicy…read more(my favorite), original, and sweet (the hubby a favorite) so it can please most folks. They bbq beans are yummy and you can't go wrong with their fried okra. The hubby loved their beef brisket and marinated chicken. We would recommend!

My pulled chicken and smoked sausage sandwich! It was the best sandwich I've had in years!

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Hannah's BBQ South

3.6(24 reviews)

3.9 mi

I was looking for bbq, and after a long day didn't want to drive to far. Hannah's showed up on Yelp…read moreclose to where we were staying, so off we went. It's pretty easy to find. GPS took me right to it. It's on a main road with easy access in and out. The stand alone building has plenty of parking, although all spaces are away from the building. You need to cross the traffic lane to get to the building. This means corral the kids, and handicapped people need to walk further. It's just something to be aware of. Inside is large and clean. They have a combination of booths and tables. We sat at a booth. The cushions were well used with almost no padding, but everything was clean. I did notice they had a 99.5% health code rating, so good for them (and us!). The hostess gives the menus when you first sit down so you can start deciding what you want. It took a minute or two for the server to come by. She took our drink order and asked if we knew what we wanted to eat. My dining partner needed a few more minutes. The waitress came back in about a minute with drinks, so we didn't need to wait long for her return. I ordered the Beef brisket platter, with sides of bbq beans and fried okra. I also ordered their smoked wings with Buffalo sauce. My dining partner had the small pork ribs plate with the marinated (vinegar) slaw as the side. Our food came out in about 15 minutes. Not a bad wait, but two tables after us got their food before it's. I don't know if it was the wings which took longer to prepare or what. The ten wings were very good. They were not drenched in sauce. There was a lot of meat on them, and they were moist and tender. The sauce was one of the better Buffalo sauces I have had. The brisket was fine. It was served shredded with just a little sauce added. The meat itself was bland. I did get some smoke flavor, but it really needed sauce to make it interesting. The bbq beans were fine as well. There is some pork added along with a very little bbq sauce. The beans themselves were very soft. The fried okra was done well. Crispy without being overdone. The pork ribs were nice. I thought the meat was less tender, but my dining partner thought they were perfect. The meat slid off the bone, and there were crispy edges. The marinated slaw had more than enough sugar added to counteract the vinegar. We were hoping for a sour slaw, but this is not it. The other two slaw options are the typical mayonnaise based and a bbq sauce based. Both those are creamy style. Both plate came with hush puppies. They were dry, but not crumbly. So, this is a decent place, but not outstanding. They were busy enough, so they must have their niche. I will look for another bbq place the next time I'm in the area because there are many options, but Hannah's was fine.

Great southern vibe. The Angus Burger Jerry's way is to die for. Get this! The sweet tea is…read moreperfect. Recommend!!

Baja Bobby Burrito with nacho cheese...um...yummy!!!

These r so good here !!!

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Little Pigs Barbecue

4.0(42 reviews)

5.6 mi

In town for our daughter's wedding, she had previously been in town preparing. She & fiancé tried…read moreseveral restaurants and loved Little Pugs. So we ordered a lot of food for rehearsal dinner the day before. All the meat and sides were quickly packed up when we arrived. Smelling food on the way to dinner was difficult. The Pulled Pork was amazing. Beans were great. Collard Greens were amazing - I managed to get one serving before they were gone! Mac & Cheese and Hushpuppies were great. Coleslaw was creamy and delicious. Plenty of sauces were provided. Not much was left after dinner. The only disappointment was the hot sauce. The owner said they made their own Ghost Pepper sauce. Well, several of our family love really spicy food, like Thai. Their sauce had very little heat, almost none. Kick it up a bit then caution people and make it hot!

My husband and I ate there two years ago for the first time ever after moving to the area and it…read morewas so good and the woman who runs the place was so nice.... BUT TODAY (8/27/26) my husband and I wanted to go there again for a lunch date and when we went there for lunch. We went inside to order and the sane woman was there but this time she seemed super unfriendly this go around. I ordered some fried corn nuggets and I reminded her that the last time we were there that she told me she liked eating the fried corn nuggets herself when a fresh batch was put it. Telling her that didn't jog her memory at all. We waited for our food and we were the only ones eating there and I glanced around... the tables and stools looked like they hadn't been wiped down in a while. We got our food and our bbq meat was not hot at all... barely warm! There was no smokey flavor to the meat and most of it was soaked in some type of vinegar sauce which was nasty tasting. Come to find out, it was their House Sauce. I was able to get some thicker bbq sauce only upon asking a man behind the counter, as there were no sauce bottles on the tables. While eating, I saw a large garbage can with an orange lid near the tables. It was so gross looking that I was definitely done trying to eat at that point. I felt that at some point they could have replaced that can with a nicer looking one. We spent $34 and it was not worth it. The customer service was zero, the meat was bland, and there was no atmosphere. We were not impressed and we will not be going back to this restaurant and it's under 2 miles from our house.

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Pulled pork, greens, hush puppies, and Lexington bbq sauce on the side

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John Boyz Cafe

5.0(3 reviews)

1.9 mi

Nice spot for soul food locally owned, well known owner/operator!…read more You'll love the food and the casual atmosphere! Check out what John Boy can cook up for you and this local gem.

Fantastic food. Great burger. Perfect fries. Friendly courteous service. Nice quiet nostalgic…read moreatmosphere. Will definitely be back.

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Brian A.

15

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9 years ago

This is my first review of a restaurant and I have to say it was inspired by the food and staff of this location. I consider myself a master chef and always see how their French onion soup holds up to mine. There soup was very good. The onions were slow cooked, it was in a rich beef broth they actually use the right cheese the only thing missing was a splash of port that always makes a finishing touch on French onion soup. My wife reminded me that they may need to keep that out of their recipe since they serve children. I had the prime rib. Telling the waitress I was picky and wanted it between a rare and medium rare she said she would see what she could do. It was perfection and melted in my mouth. My wife ordered the outlaw ribeye, always have a bone in steak to get better flavor. Hers was slightly undercooked for a medium rare, so they re-fired her steak. The manager brought out her new steak and was an absolute delight to talk too. They care, they make great food, you need to give this place a try. read more

Kurt O.

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1

0

8 years ago

Went in to order lunch at the bar and the short blonde girl that was working i think i heard someone call her leeanne, was talking about smoking weed and selling pills instead of actually taking my order...not professional at all. when she finally did come to get my order she seemed high herself. might want to make sure your employees arent under the influence while working...i wont be returning. this was today around 12-1 sunday may 20th read more

Bailey J.

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3

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10 years ago

This restaurant serves really good food .The baby back ribs was great my daughter had them. My sister had the prime ribs and they were very tender. I had the rib eye and it was cooked just to order. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and the waiters/waitresses were great and it is just a lovely place to go and have a meal. Oh! did I mention the salad, it was very fresh and fixed to order. read more

Trish B.

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9 years ago

The food was pretty good, but it's a chain, so you're not going to get the best food. My problem with the place is that it should be cheaper. The steaks are decent, but kinda expensive. The service, as other yelpers have noted, was great. read more

Heather W.

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3

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9 years ago

Just ate here last night. Food was delicious as usual, service is top notch. I also like that the floor manager walks around to make sure everything is good in the dining room. Great as usual! read more

Ernie J.

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3 years ago

Had lunch with my family for our daughter's birthday . The food was on point for all six of us . Our waitress was Erica and she did a fabulous job . We will definitely be back . read more

Craig M.

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5

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12 years ago

Great service, the ribeye steak I had was one of the best I have ever tasted. Great selection of food and beers. Would highly recommend.

Gaho G.

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3

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8 years ago

you need bring back the fucking cheese sticks and calamari that was like my second favorite thing here jesus christ

Kathy D.

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1

2

11 years ago

Had lunch is was very good. Frist time here .my husband had had the t bone and I sandwich with fries

Gwen W.

60

3

0

4 years ago

Great food and great service have never been left out to stand in hot sun because of bad host

Zach C.

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3

0

13 years ago

Come here all the time! For lunch and for dinner. Great food and outstanding service. read more

Gail B.

0

1

0

15 years ago

Excellent service and food, we are never disappointed and everything is so fresh.

Chris S.

3

37

10

13 years ago

Great food and friendly staff.

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