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We sat at the bar because it was a Saturday evening and the place was packed at the tables. But the bar worked for us. We could eat, drink and smoke. Service was a holler away. We also got to people watch. People watching is an ART form in Hickory, as well as interactive because folks WILL talk to you. Even folks with BUG EYES that eat with their mouths full. And one of the bartenders is a part-time Orlando resident. Hyper dude, but he was quick with a drink. (Well, actually... that's not true. He was slow!)
Ambience is typical family / theme steak house. Some noise / din.... quick service for food (comes out quick!) and friendly staff.
We'd go back. It was a really fun night! Not a fun next morning, but a REALLY fun night!
The B-52's, to be honest. All 3 or 4 of them as the case may be. Also, the BBQ Chicken was REALLY moist / good. Leave a Comment
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Looks like a Jersey Diner but has Carolina BBQ Soul inside. Good, cheap and TO GO! Call them and they will have the order waiting for you...
The BBQ Sandwich w/ Slaw & pickles on it.
Burgers are pretty decent too. (Order it: "all the way" and you'll get chili and slaw on it. Crazy good!) And the fries.
Yeah - no one said ANYTHING was HEALTHY for you at Shell's, but it's DAMN good eating at the right price. Leave a Comment Theme: BarbecuePrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveAddress: 2609 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601Phone: 828) 256-2275Directions: Near NC_Ziggy's Home (Spring Road and 16th Street).Website: http://shellsbar-b-q.com/home.htm
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This is where Hickory became famous with the sinkhole that swallowed the new corvette! The corvette is on display outside the restaurant and the sinkhole is fixied. The food is good and the place stays busy since it reopened.
Wings! Leave a Comment Theme: AmericanPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 1100 Hwy 70SWPhone: 828-328-6288Directions: Head South on LR Blvd, take a rt on Hwy 70 restaurant is at the bottom of the hill on the left.
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Island Style is tucked into Union Square in downtown Hickory. You can't miss the green, yellow and black awning outside. The owners are very nice and the atmosphere is completely laid back as you might expect for a Jamaican Restaurant.
I would highly recommend trying this place for it is truly an oasis of uniqueness in a landscape mostly devoid of good ethnic restaurants. Sit back, relax to the sounds of reggae and enjoy the truly tasty authentic cuisine of Jamaica. They even have live music on Saturday nights I believe.
I truly love the Escoveitch Fish, a whole lightly fried white fish. The coconut bread is extremely yummy. My personal favorite is the Curried Goat. This is the only place in the surrounding six counties to get goat. It is absolutely delicious. Knock it back with a Red Stripe, close your eyes and you'll swear that you are in Kingston! Leave a Comment
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North Carolina Health Department’s “Know the Score” program is one of several in the US that use numeric scores for communicating health department inspection results to the public.
Numeric inspection scores are translated into letter grades (90-100=A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C), and establishments are required to post their grade card in obvious places or in the entrance area for public viewing.
To further increase public access to this information, searchable Web-based databases provide information on inspection grades, numeric scores, a list of specific violations at last inspection, and closures.
Which means, if you see a score of 94, you can go on line and find out why the restaurant didn't get that 100.
Hmmmm....
I have seen a restaurant with a 101 score. Don't know who they had to blow to get that rating! I didn't like the food that much (mom n pop fast food BBQ diner). Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: https://webapp.cdp-ky.com/NCENVPBL/ESTABLISHMENT/ShowESTABLISHMENTTablePage.aspx?ESTTST_CTY=18 Put in that website to see all restaurants in Catawba County (Hickory is in Catawba) and then find out the score of your prospective restaurant!Website: https://webapp.cdp-ky.com/NCENVPBL/ESTABLISHMENT/ShowESTABLISHMENTTablePage.aspx?ESTTST_CTY=18
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Really good! Went there recently and had an EXCELLANT experience. Good service. Great food. Nice enough ambienc. Reasonable prices.
Tom Yum soup was good.
Som Tum salad was EXCEPTIONAL! Off the charts good.
Fried Spring Roll was better than average, but I can't give it a full "B" grade. More a C+ or B-
Rad Nar (Stir-fry thick rice noodle topped with broccoli, carrots, and scallion) was exceptional.
I was happy with this restaurant. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 2422 N CENTER ST · HICKORY, NC 28601Phone: 828) 322-9876Directions: Near Sgt peppers on 127 heaing away from Downtown and toward Bethleham. It is on the RIGHT side of 127 if heading towards Bethleham. Between Lowes and Harris Teeters
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If you visit Hickory and the Greater Hickory region, you will want to make sure you come so that your stay extends over a weekend. It's the only way you will be able to experience the Sim's Experience. "SIMS COUNTRY BBQ" offers food and clogging but it is only open on FRI and SAT evenings.
Some might describe it as Backwoods, Redneck, Deliverance-esq, Frightening (only because it's dry... NO BOOZE, Folks!)
I wouldn't describe it that way 'tall! ; )
I will say that at times it is a like a fascinating train wreck with clog shoes! I'm sucked in every time I go. (Think Hula Show with overalls and men w/ few teeth and you'll start to get the picture. Simply a MUST SEE experience!)
Live music / musicians (fiddle, washboard and spoons included!), Western Carolina Style pork and beef BBQ plus BBQ chicken... lots of fixins (Cole Slaw, beans, corn bread fritters, pickles) and enough Sweet Tea to send you into a diabetic coma.
All you can eat and drink for $11.00 should seal the deal, considering you also get to see live clogging. All ages of cloggers from little ones to guys barely able to shuffle! Good Show - good times. (Leave your six pack in the car and refresh yourself liberally).
Good luck finding the place. It's not in Hickory Proper, it's in Dudley Shoals... Be sure to see their website to see accurate (enough) directions and a good start would be to head there during daylight.
BBQ chicken is the best, my .02.... But the BBQ Pork comes in second. The bbq beef always seems a bit dry. Leave a Comment Theme: BarbecuePrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 6160 Petra Mill Road, 28630Phone: 828-396-2052Directions: Between Hickory and Lenoir off of 321 (heading towards Bethlehem). Between 321 and 127. Good luck with getting there...Website: http://www.scc.clogdancing.com/BBQ.html
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Ambiance is not great, and the service is really Mom n Pop (read: slow but sweet)... and yet the food is authentic. And when I mean authentic, while it may not be the best Thai you have ever had, it's probably the best for Hickory and perhaps in the regional Greater Hickory Metro area. They have vegetarian options and the prices are good. VERY good for lunch and reasonable for dinner.
Pad Thai is more than acceptable. Spring Rolls, Thai Rolls, Buddha Rolls and their soups, too. Freshly prepared and served fairly well. Leave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 1751 Fairgrove Church Rd Se, Conover, NC 28613Phone: Phone: (828) 465-4300Directions: Near Interstate 40 at the Fairgrove Church Rd exit. Between 40 and Highway 70.
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My wife and I have 3 children under 3 years old and it had been almost a year since we had gone out just the two of us. I had a gift certificate to the Peddler so we decided to give it a try. We were seated quickly and the ambiance was acceptable. Maybe a little loud for an upscale steak house.
The chef rolled the cart to our table with two cuts of beef- the Ribeye and New York Strip. We ordered and the steaks- 17 oz Ribeye for me and the NY Strip for my wife and they were cut in front of us. I ordered my Ribeye medium rare and my wife ordered hers the same.
We proceeded to the salad bar where I was not surprised but disappointed to find only iceberg lettuce for the salad. The person who had cut our steaks for us came up to me and told me that my cut had come in at 20 oz instead of 17 and told me that he would cut another for me if I wished. I told him that 20 oz was fine.
Our steaks arrived in a timely manner but I was once again disappointed to find that my medium rare was pretty much rare. It had a cold red center that extended from about 1/8" from the top to 1/8" from the bottom. To me this is rare- definitely not medium rare.
I asked our nice waitress for my steak to be cooked a little more which she obliged. My steak was brought back to me cooked correctly but now both the top and bottom were charred. Although I was not happy with how my cut was cooked the quality of the beef was certainly good.
I found that for the price the food was pretty disappointing for what is supposed to be an upscale steak house. For about the same money I can go to a Ruths Chris steakhouse and get an exquisite, perfectly cooked steak with a much better wine selection and far better ambiance. However, I would have to drive at least an hour to Charlotte.
But at the same time, I guess I really shouldn't expect much better in Hickory. I have lived here all my life and upscale dining establishments that actually earn the right to be called upscale can be counted on one hand. Leave a Comment Theme: SteakhousePrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: 1180 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SEPhone: (828) 261-0401Directions: If you can find Lenoir Rhyne Blvd you can find the place
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Zen like atmosphere, small, intimate and relaxing. Amazing food. Sushi was fresh and artfully presented. I had katsu curry and fiance had beef and sweet onions over rice. Both were spot on perfection.
It is special because it is the ONLY Japanese Restaurant in Hickory with real Japanese food. And if you are a Japanese foodie, don't think the other restaurants in town are Japanese. They are not.
I really liked the katsu curry and look forward to the other items on their menu. Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 40 Cloninger Mill Rd NE, HickoryPhone: 828) 322-5511Directions: Near Viewmont... off of Rt 127 as if you are going into Bethlehem.
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