Hickory

Restaurants

1859 Cafe

Tucked discreetly into a former residence, 1859 Cafe greets patrons with a strong measure of hospitality and a well-conceived menu. Inside the romanti ... (more) ...

Bennett's Smokehouse & Saloon

Hearty dining is a guarantee at this rustic restaurant, which offers plenty of rough-hewn wood detailing and Western accoutrements. You can tell from ... (more) ...

Buffalo Wild Wings

A cross between a pub and a sports bar, BW-3 (as it's called) caters to folks who want a casual place to hang out, munch terrific wings, and down a fe ... (more) ...

Captain's Galley

Nautical decor adds reinforcement to this popular restaurant's propensity for seafood. The casual place easily accommodates single diners or large gro ... (more) ...

Cold Stone Creamery

Not your ordinary sweet shop, Cold Stone offers a broad selection of ice creams, yogurts, and smoothies. The main difference, however, is in the toppi ... (more) ...

Da Vinci's

With a reputation as one of Hickory's top restaurants, this enterprise benefits from the expertise of its owners, two Italian brothers. Elegant, Old W ... (more) ...

Ham's Restaurant

Part of a NC-based chain, this casual eatery combines sports-bar ambience with bar-and-grill food. Folks often stop in during the day for appetizers, ... (more) ...

Hickory Tavern

Comfortably decorated, this appealing restaurant doesn't stand on pretense but offers pleasant surroundings wherein folks can relax, enjoy well-mixed ... (more) ...

Kobe

Diners find much to applaud at this Japanese steakhouse, which combines great food and culinary acrobatics. Patrons gather at large, communal tables, ... (more) ...

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

What can you say about Krispy Kreme except that they make the best doughnuts around? Sweet, pillowy, and light as air, nothing compares to the origina ... (more) ...

McGuffey's Grill & Bar

Taking its name from McGuffey's Readers, the series of 19th-century primers created for schoolchildren, this small chain maintains a similar – and cap ... (more) ...

McGuire's Pub

Dimly lit and full of character, this long-lived pub sits below street level on a downtown corner. Its interior features lots of dark, polished wood a ... (more) ...

Peddler Steak House

When the allure of red meat proves overwhelming, this restaurant can help sate the craving. For more than 30 years, the Peddler has tempted folks with ... (more) ...

Post Office Barbecue #2

This time-tested grill occupies a simple brick building with plate-glass windows on a corner on the outskirts of downtown. Inside, simple Formica boot ... (more) ...

Shell's Bar-B-Q

Open since 1952, this little neighborhood standard was for years the top drive-through eatery in the area. Now – in its shiny new, diner-like digs tha ... (more) ...

Snack Bar

Years ago, this restaurant was known as a place where you could park your car under an awning and get curb service. Although that's no longer availabl ... (more) ...

Tia's

Tucked away in an unassuming strip mall, this restaurant has gained a strong local following, mostly by word of mouth. Owner-chef Tia beautifully pres ... (more) ...

Tripps

Upscale casual dining and a terrific menu distinguish this restaurant, which is as good for a quick lunch as for a romantic dinner. The quality of the ... (more) ...

Vintage House

Occupying a gracious old home, this restaurant draws many couples who want to enjoy a refined dining experience or a special-occasion meal. The romant ... (more) ...

Youssef 242

Open and airy, this restaurant lies just off Highway 127 and is considered one of Hickory's best. Warm, contemporary decor establishes a stylish setti ... (more) ...