Hickory Chip

4966 AL-145, Clanton
(205) 755-4533

Recent Reviews

Susan Trump

The food never disappoints!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

E Tyson

Great hickory flavor steaks!

Food: 5

Richard Leach

Waited 40 minutes on a Saturday for our food. Staff was okay, not particularly friendly. Food was mediocre at best. Won't be back.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 2

Judy Dietrich

The food was good and staff friendly. You can't ask for much more.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

BJ

Very homey. The people are friendly. My ribeye was cooked perfectly. It had the right amount of char and smoke with a buttery texture that melted in my mouth. I'm a steak snob and that was the best steak I've had. Even from Fleming's. The Lima beans had no flavor or even salt. But the fries and toast were fresh and good. My husband had the catfish. The pieces were huge and seasoned very well. Worth the 45 minute trip. Will be returning.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Served with 2 Sides and Toast, Catfish Plate

Angela A

My parents and I came here for dinner on a Friday night. The place was packed, which made me think the food must be *amazing*, right? Wrong. First off, the atmosphere reminded me of a combination between the flea market and cracker barrel, and to top it off their wifi network was down, I'm guessing so that people can't write bad reviews while they'rethere. Tacky plastic plants and dusty old decor greeted us as we took our seats. We waited an hour for our food, which I was hoping meant that it was going to be fresh and delicious, but sadly that was not the case. Their food would be better suited for a retirement home or school cafeteria. I ordered the rib plate with fried okra and cole slaw, which for a place called The Hickory Chip should be a solid choice. Nothing tasted like it was seasoned at all. I'm pretty sure their dry rub was just salt and pepper. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, I'll give them that, but most of the meat was so chewy and dry it reminded me of pork jerky. Only about half of the meat was actually edible. I had to drown it in barbecue sauce (which was actually quite good, but sadly wasn't used while they were actually smoking the ribs or else they'd actually be tender and flavorful). The fried okra was cold, bland, and mushy. And the cole slaw? The cole slaw was an insult to generations upon generations of southern women everywhere. I don't know why, but they *pureed* the it. It, too, was bland, had the consistency of baby food, and wasn't even cold. I called it cole slop. I literally could drink it through a straw. I'm pretty sure the tears i shed were the most flavorful thing about it. The meal was served with a toasty, buttery slice of texas toast, which truly was the best thing about the entire meal. The place has potential, I'll give it that, but you can tell nobody there puts pride in their work. Do better, guys. There's no reason a place like that should serve such underwhelming food in such a tacky atmosphere. I feel like I got Hickory jipped.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Siracha Aryasa

Went with some friends. My food was well, but two out of the four had cold plates. The waitress was quick to pick up on the disappointment of my friends, and brought new plates. Unfortunately, the tater tots were horrible both times (overcooked and drenched in oil)

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Hamburger

Barbara Hatcher

Great place-Delicious food- Huge servings-nice friendly people- Clean !! Great sweet tea ! Onion rings were so good !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bradley Owen

The food was hot and cooked to perfection. Service staff was friendly and attentive. Can’t wait to go back and try something else.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Club Sandwiche, Hamburger

Lori

We were a party of four with catfish and hamburger steak dinners everything was cooked to order, hot and delicious. An abundant amount that we were able to bring home leftovers. Service was great as well, definitely will be back soon and will give great recommendations.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Served with 2 Sides and Toast, Catfish Plate, Baked Beans Potato Salad

James Parsons

Ribs were off the charts good. Service was outstanding. The young ladies were attentive and friendly. Fast delivery of our food. I wish this place was closer to me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baked Beans

Sharon T.

We got a BarBQue platter. Food was delicious and hit the spot. Service was great kept Tea glasses full. Love eating at the chip.

Jason Boylan

Was very nice and the staff was very nice and polite and very professional very pleasant to deal with and the food was amazing can't say enough about how good the food was and how the staff were very tentative and all and all 110% if in the area and want a delicious meal must try I promise you won't be disappointed ?Parking: Can fit a bobtail simi in the lot no problem plenty of parking and easy to find parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Eggs, Butterfly or Coconut Served with One Side, Baked Beans, Baked Beans Potato Salad

Whitney Dobson

Server had an attitude and overall was not happy and looked like she hated her job and didnt want to be there! only checked on us 1 time while we were there.A different waitress that was not even ours was super nice! She brought our food out and checked on us multiple times!I still left the our waitress a 10 dollar tip even though I felt she did not deserve it!The food was amazing!Rating 2 stars since our waitress made it a not so good experience and rating 5 stars on the food!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Sandwiches

Allen Acre

very accomadating, good food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Served with 2 Sides and Toast

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