Went here twice we enjoyed ourselves so much. Note: Make a reservations!!!…read more Oyster grilled or raw super tasty. Fresh and delish! We hit restaurant week and got the stake bacon. Yum! Lamb chops were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The waitress had an excel of pour. Wish we would have had her the 2nd night. It was a great experience and food we went back the 2nd night which I RARE for me. I never go back twice in a row . It was 100 degrees with no reservation had us outside. I'll stop there. The lobster sliders were good and the oyster still just as good. It was consistent! .

Grew up in Hickory but now live out of state. When I pass through each year, I make it a point to…read moredine at the Standard Oyster Co. The menu changes from time to time, I've seen and tasted great appetizers like blistered shishito peppers, butter bean hummus, grilled octopus and beyond. For dinner and for me, sorry folks, it's Oysters. They always have an amazing, fresh selection of wonderful oysters from east and west. The service staff is always great and full of southern hospitality. 9/10 of the time I sit outside in the back, it's covered, and heated when cool or fanned when hot. If you're into oysters or other really good, fresh raw options, you gotta check this place out.

WOW!! Now check this out, my wife and I work in Los…read moreAngeles and stay in Santa Clarita for a good portion of the year. These two cities are both in "northern Mexico aka southern California"!! When we're not working, we LIVE OUR BEST LIVES near the town of Hickory, in North Carolina. Now working and staying where we do, you know we're blessed with some of the best Mexican food on earth, but in Hickory, North Carolina?, and it was seafood too....whaaaaaaaaat?, nooooooo! way!! Yes Way!! Oh Lawd, El Vallartazo was EPIC!! We had a large order crab Nayarit, way too much for two people and a pescado guajillo & garlic red snapper, fried to perfection!! Again, way too much for two people... I need to mention the tostadas with ceviche along with the two salsas that are both served before the meal are absolutely amazing!! Now what impressed me the most was of course how fresh and delicious the food was but even more so it was the hospitality that made this evening so nice. From the time we walked in and sat down to the end of the meal when we were the only ones in the restaurant because they were actually closed at this point, but never made us feel rushed the entire experience was great!!

Our entre meals & the service was good overall! The restaurant is very nice and clean on the…read moreinside! However I wasn't a fan of the sides (the rice and beans). The beans weren't good at all & the rice was a little dry. I personally didn't like the complimentary ceviche it had a wet dog food consistency. It was free though, with a side of tostadas so I cannot complain!

Good Mexican food. Very high soda prices. Five small sodas at $3.50 per soda. 17.50 + tax for 2.00…read moreworth of drinks at cost. A bit crazy! Maybe 12 oz with ice...

Staff is friendly & always provides great service! We have tried several different dishes, all were…read moreenjoyable. Cozy & bright atmosphere.

While my husband and I were traveling in our RV I happened to notice the Harbor Inn Sign, and we…read moredecided to give it a try. The place is neat, clean, with very helpful and patient servers. And the food was absolutely delicious and affordable. I wish we had Harbor Inn in Miami.

We gave it another shot and things were a lot better. Our hostess and waitress were both very…read morefriendly and the food was great, clean and quiet maybe our last visit a month ago was just a bad day for everyone. They have really good food.

Quality fish, Prime beef, extremely clean place and some great people! The service is top shelf…read moreas they know their products and are happy to provide coaching on preparation. Really Great Place, People and Products!

I will be honest, although the name implies a seafood place; i go to get land animals! The prices…read morereflect the quality of meat you are getting. I am from the Chicago area and miss my black angus steaks. This is the closest i can find in the area to provide quality beef. You can't ask for better staff every time i have been. They will talk with you and inform you in things that you don't know or understand about their products for sale. It does reasonable what you would expect from a fish market, and obviously the fish smell is there. So if that bugs you sorry, i am not a fan but it is what it is.

Copper Penny Grill in Hickory was a great first experience, and we will definitely be back. The…read morefood, drinks, atmosphere, and service all exceeded our expectations. We ordered the Cedar Plank Salmon, and the bourbon bacon glaze was outstanding. We also tried the Buffalo Chicken Flatbread, which had the perfect balance of cool ranch flavor and just the right amount of spice. For drinks, we enjoyed the Bananas Foster Old Fashioned, Maple Old Fashioned, and the Gummy Flight. Each one was well-crafted and delicious. One of the highlights of this location is the waterfront setting. We requested outdoor seating and were seated on the upper-level deck overlooking the water. There was live music at the lower-level outdoor bar on Saturday night, and we could still enjoy the music from our table upstairs while taking in the view. We were seated quickly, and every staff member we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and helpful. Although Copper Penny Grill has multiple locations, the Hickory location's waterfront atmosphere makes it especially memorable. If you're looking for great food, creative cocktails, live music, beautiful views, and excellent service, Copper Penny Grill in Hickory is well worth a visit. We look forward to returning and trying more of the menu.

I've already left a review before but this place still…read moreremains one of my favorites. brought my dog out here and he sat at the bar. the bartenders were friendly as usual! food was amazing! and i got my dog a chicken breast. they offered him a water bowl & all! been coming here for 3+ years. some good & off experiences but that's with any place! give it a try for dog friendly, water vibes, live music, full bar, & an assortment of food options!

Two of us had flounder and it was mushy. Was not fresh! There were a group of us that eat at the…read moreGalley and I'm not sure what the others responses were to their dinner.

Captains Gally is one of the best seafood restaurants I've ever eaten at. Location does not matter.read more

Fantastic food, wonderful service. The pork chop had a perfect sear and the topping gave a really…read moregood fruity flavor. I liked that there was a separate room for large parties, it kept the overall ambiance relaxed. Dessert could have been better. It wasn't bad,it just didn't match the level of the food. We chose the apple dumplings.

Fourk is located in the Viewmount area of Hickory. They have a free parking lot across the street,…read moreand if that fills, there is street parking. The space is open with high ceilings. I admired the artwork. The cascading glass waterfall is what first caught my eye when I entered. Fourk has been open since 2015 and serves New American cuisine with a twist. I was warmly welcomed when I entered and got seated at a round booth with a great view, near the artwork that caught my eye. They really know how to treat single diners here, which is rare these days. I liked that I got the best table in the place, and that they didn't attempt to seat me at the bar. My waitress was friendly and incredibly attentive. She helped me select a mocktail while going over the daily specials, and she even brought me the dessert menu near the beginning of my meal so I could plan ahead. The menu had many options in all price ranges. You can get sandwiches, burgers, salads and more high-priced entrees like mahi mahi, scallops and filet mignon. I went with the daily special, which was the Oscar Filet Mignon. It came with hollandaise sauce and grilled shrimp, and that combination intrigued me. I had the Party Punch mocktail, but it was perfect with strawberries, basil, pineapple and ginger ale. The filet mignon and topping were also amazing. I even had room for dessert and knew I had to try the blackberry wine cake, and that didn't disappoint either. This was a very special meal for me, as it marked the first leg of my trip to finish visiting all 100 North Carolina counties. With the great atmosphere, service, and food, Fourk set the bar incredibly high for the rest of my journey. I might need to make another special trip just to dine here again. The murder mystery nights and the live music nights are an added plus.

The ambiance is always great, service is wonderful along with HOT, FRESH AND DELICIOUS food!read more

Well, it's just this simple....if you are in the Hickory area or happen to visit, then do yourself…read morea favor and patronize this place. This was our first experience and it definitely won't be the last. Where do I begin....well, from the very beginning, when we walked in, we were met with a pleasant hostess, who was smiling and eager to assist. We were immediately seated and greeted by our waitress, who was very knowledgeable and able to provide us with every detail of the menu, as well as, offer food suggestions. It was hard for us to make a decision because they offer a wide variety of choices. Our food arrived fairly quickly considering that it was Father's Day and pretty busy. The food was excellent and full of flavor. You could certainly tell that it was cooked and prepared with skill....remarkably good! We are some pretty hard people to please and they certainly exceeded our expectations! The customer service and professionalism by the owners and staff is outstanding! We were greeted by the owner, Mrs. Chanika who came over and introduced herself. She shared stories with us about the establishment and also checked on us throughout our dinner. I was highly impressed. After dinner, we sat outside on the benches in front of the restaurant and discussed what a delightful evening it was. They offer such a comfortable and welcoming environment and we did not want to leave! The Galley made Father's Day an enjoyable and memorable experience for my husband and his brothers! We are already planning our next visit.

This is one of the most mediocre, no thank you, spots I've ever been to…read more I got their ultimate grilled cheese; tomato, two kinds of cheese, and bacon. The sandwich is very basic, flat. Not a whole lot of filling. The bread was grilled but still tasted old and dry. The "side order" of fries was like a meal in itself which would be great for the money if the chili wasn't flavorless and the fries didn't taste frozen, along with half if them not actually being cooked. Plus side, shakes are decent and their ice cream is delicious. But who could go wrong with Herseys? I vote, save yourself the trip and skip this JOINT.

Cute , typical local little greasy spoon type of place except it's clean and not greasy. Menu…read moreincludes breakfast sandwiches and egg breakfasts, lunch items including hamburgers and sandwiches.. Got a couple livermush egg and cheese biscuits that are pretty dang good...and they also have ice cream!!!