Hickory Tavern is a casual, trendy American restaurant and sports bar located at 2982 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, United States.
With an extensive menu of classic bar food, plenty of TVs, and a lively setting centered around sports, it is a welcoming choice for a relaxed meal, a gathering with friends, or a night out. Guests can enjoy lunch, dinner, solo dining, brunch, dessert, and table service, with seating options suited to different occasions.
The menu includes comfort food and healthy options, along with beer, cocktails, wine, coffee, happy-hour drinks, and happy-hour food. Hickory Tavern is known for its great beer selection, great cocktails, and great wine list, while live music, local specialties, and sports add to the restaurant’s energetic appeal.
Whether you are stopping in for a quick meal, settling in to watch a game, or planning a catered occasion, the combination of varied food, drinks, entertainment, and on-site service makes it easy to find an option that fits your plans.
Customers can choose from outdoor seating, dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, and other on-site services. Fast service, a bar on site, restrooms, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi add convenience, while wheelchair-accessible parking, an accessible entrance, accessible seating, and an accessible toilet help make the restaurant more accommodating.
Reservations are accepted, and payments can be made with credit cards, debit cards, or NFC mobile payments. Rated 4.10 out of 5 based on 1,498 reviews, Hickory Tavern offers a comfortable and convenient destination for casual dining, drinks, sports, and live entertainment. For more information or to make plans, call +1 828-322-2699.
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Frequently ordered and highly recommended items at Hickory Tavern
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
crispy shrimp and broccoli, tossed in spicy aioli, topped with fresh scallions & toasted sesame seeds
sampling of our mozzarella sticks, loaded mac & cheese bites, fried pickles, onion rings, chips & queso
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapeños, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
pickle chips served with ranch
crispy tortilla chips, chili, cheddar jack cheese, queso, pickled jalapeños, diced tomatoes, scallions & sour cream
house-made queso, served with crispy tortilla chips
blackened chicken, queso, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, served with pickled jalapeños, fresh tomato, lettuce, salsa & sour cream
blackened tuna seared rare over broccoli slaw, drizzled with red dragon sauce & toasted sesame seeds
16oz. jumbo pretzel, served with queso and honey mustard dipping sauces
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream & scallions
queso, bacon, scallions
served with creole marmalade dipping sauce
beef, red beans, cheddar jack cheese, sour cream & scallions
fried mozzarella cheese, marinara
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
Fire roasted corn, chili garlic aioli, parmesan cheese tajin, fresh cilantro, fresh lime
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Enhanced with a proprietary blend of minerals to give it the clean, fresh taste you want from water.
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
grilled marinated chicken breasts, melted mozzarella, diced tomatoes, basil pesto, lemon butter sauce, balsamic glaze, served with one standard side
fire-braised baby back ribs smothered in bbq sauce, scallions, served with crispy french fries
chili lime-rubbed salmon, roasted on a cedar wood plank, served with one standard side
crispy hand-breaded chicken tenders, honey mustard or bbq sauce, served with one standard side
creamy cheese sauce, cavatappi pasta, scallions, gremolata
grain-fed ribeye, chargrilled over an open flame, served with one standard side
crispy chicken, hot honey, pimento cheese, shredded lettuce, brioche bun
bbq sauce, mozzarella, bbq-glazed pulled chicken, roasted red onions, cilantro
served with parmesan spiced oyster crackers
balsamic marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni
garlic aioli, mozzarella, garlic roasted shrimp, roasted roma tomatoes, parsley
chocolate cake, peanut butter mousse, chocolate syrup, stacked, sparkling, & big enough to serve the whole squad,
creamy spiced cheese sauce, cavatappi pasta, slivered scallions, cheddar dust
16oz. jumbo pretzel, pretzel bites, served with queso and honey mustard dipping sauces
served with parmesan spiced oyster crackers
herb lemon-crusted mahi, creamy crab sauce, broccoli, served with yellow rice
shredded lettuce, tomatoes, scallions, spicy aioli
just like grandma used to make, served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
banana pudding, creme brulee mousse, fresh banana, caramel sauce, cinnamon spice, ginger snap crumble, stacked, sparkling, & big enough to serve the whole squad,
queso, bacon, scallions
Mayo, Mustards, Ketchup, and Steak Sauces
Buffalo, Teriyaki, Jerk, BBQ, Red Dragon,
Need more sauce? We gotcha!
Ranch, Honey Mustard, 1000 Island, Caesar, Bleu Cheese, Vinaigrette, Honey Bacon Mustard
romaine & iceberg lettuce, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & grilled shrimp, served with ranch dressing
served with parmesan spiced oyster crackers
romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar jack cheese, diced tomatoes, roasted corn, black beans, avocado slices, tortilla chips & bbq pulled chicken, served with mexi ranch dressing
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, tossed with asiago caesar dressing
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice of dressing
romaine lettuce, parmesan cheese, croutons, tossed with asiago caesar dressing
romaine & iceberg lettuce, avocado slices, diced tomatoes, chopped hickory bacon, sliced egg, blue cheese crumbles & southern fried chicken, served with ranch dressing
served with parmesan spiced oyster crackers
Got some creative juices flowing? Create your own salad! Pick from any of our fresh lettuce bases, up to six toppings, and your favorite dressing. Throw even more toppings in there, or choose your favorite protein on top, for just a little extra! It's a "choose your own adventure" lunch!
romaine & iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced egg, chopped hickory bacon, diced ham, almonds, choice of dressing
pulled chicken served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing & toasted sesame seeds
spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, chili garlic aioli, asian sesame dressing, sesame seeds
grilled shrimp served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, broccoli slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing & toasted sesame seeds
beer-battered cod, crispy french fries, served with housemade tartar sauce
marinated chicken, yellow rice, white sauce, spicy red chili sauce, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, served with pita wedges
blackened tuna served with spinach, carrots, cucumbers, edamame, broccoli slaw, red peppers, sliced egg, yellow rice, topped with chili lime crema, asian sesame dressing & toasted sesame seeds
decadent, moist, chocolate brownie, topped with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce & whipped cream
5 of our delicious, honey butter drizzled croissants fresh from the oven!
5 mouth watering fresh baked Chocolate Chip cookies! We don't make them until you order them! Melt in your mouth!
just like grandma used to make, served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce
crispy chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, served with dipping sauce
shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, scallions, spicy aioli
grilled chicken, shredded lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, served with dipping sauce
crispy chicken, medium buffalo sauce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar jack cheese, flour tortilla wrap, served with ranch dipping sauce
shaved turkey, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, swiss cheese, marbled rye bread
thinly sliced turkey, provolone cheese, hickory bacon, tomato, shredded lettuce, pesto mayo, toasted sourdough
shaved corned beef, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, swiss cheese, marbled rye bread
thinly shaved ribeye, roasted peppers, roasted red onions, provolone cheese, queso, hoagie roll
8 jumbo wings, traditional or charred, tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery, one side, and your choice of dressing.
6 Jumbo Wings, traditional or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
12 Jumbo Wings, traditional or charred, and tossed in your choice of sauce, served with celery and dipping Sauce
two smash patties, bbq sauce, hickory bacon, cheddar jack cheese, onion ring, brioche bun
two smash patties, cheddar jack cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, brioche bun
two smash patties, american cheese, shredded lettuce, roasted red onions, pickles, housemade signature sauce, sesame seed bun
bbq sauce, mozzarella, bbq-glazed pulled chicken, roasted red onions, scallions
garlic oil, mozzarella, garlic roasted shrimp, roasted roma tomatoes, parsley
balsamic marinara, mozzarella, pepperoni
Hear from our valued guests
Owner is super nice, staff is very good and kind. Foods amazing and worth the price. Would recommend to anyone looking for good food
It was my first time here and everything was great. The food was amazing. Even the leftovers the next day were terrific. The service was very good and easy to get their attention as needed. For the quality of the food the pricing was on point.
Dinned in the other day and was presently surprised with my experience! Our server Trinity was so knowledgeable on the menu and friendly. She recommended the toasted quesadilla which was a hit! I’d recommend requesting Trinity as your server for a wonderful experience she really made it a great dinner!
The Tavern is BACK! Food was excellent, and the staff was amazing from start to finish. The hostess was welcoming, our waiter was attentive, and even the lady who brought the food out was incredibly pleasant. Everything came out hot and fresh! My Reuben sandwich was absolutely delicious, and the fries were cooked perfectly. My wife and daughters loved their meals as well — not a single complaint at the table. Everything was great, and I can’t wait to go back. It truly felt like the old days!
We ended up going twice while on vacation. Great Atmosphere, great food and the best servers! Tracy was amazing on day 1 who made us feel right at home ! We then went back and finished up with Will who recommended great ideas. George the manager got all Of the TV’s how we wanted them and was very on top of his game all night . Wings and Nachos were a huge hit !
I loved this place! The ambience was outstanding and food was so delicious! Chef Miguel did a great job. Our server Taylyn was so attentive to us and she had such a warm and kind aura...she was extra helpful when talking about food allergies. Then the manager Kelsey came to our table to check on us and she was so kind and made us feel special. I'm from out of town and I'll be making an effort to come back. Love it here!
We were immediately sat upon arrival! Wonderful host team! Had a party of 5 and sat at a long booth. Great new menu and selections of drinks! Very clean and delicious! We had a Caesar salad with Ahi Tuna! Yummo!! Close to the main road and conveniently located around other shopping.
Fantastic sports bar. This place gives pub vibes. There TV screen game is on point! Service is spectacular.
Manager George was very accommodating, went out of his way to make sure our orders to our liking. Never seen a manager do so much to insure customer satisfaction! Server Caroline was also superb and attentive. She checked on us several times to make sure everything was perfect.
My first visit. Everything was top notch! The food was literally amazing to me, I had the best ribs I've ever ate and I've tried ribs all over North Carolina and many other states! Colud add more "standard" sides to the menu.The atmosphere was good but just a bit more sports bar than I thought it would be. The service was adequate as far as from our waitress but other waitresses picked up her slack and we didn't wait to long for anything. Still left a 15% tip and I'll definitely go back if nothing else but to try their Ruben sandwich! I've been back numerous times now and everything was superb as far as food but the service still lacks somewhat! Get on it Tavern!
Common questions about Hickory Tavern
Hickory Tavern is located at 2982 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601, United States , N Center St, 2982 N Center St, United States.
You can reach Hickory Tavern by calling +1 828-322-2699.
Hickory Tavern has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 1498 customer reviews.
Hickory Tavern features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Hickory Tavern features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Kerbside pickup, Delivery, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Hickory Tavern features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great wine list, Live music, Serves local specialty, Sport.
Hickory Tavern features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Hickory Tavern features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Hickory Tavern features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Hickory Tavern features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Hickory Tavern features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Hickory Tavern features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists, University students.
Hickory Tavern features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Hickory Tavern features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Hickory Tavern features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
Hickory Tavern features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Plenty of parking.
Hickory Tavern features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
Business Features
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