15 Best American Restaurants near Hickory

“If you are looking to get the sense of the local vibe of a neighborhood, this is just the place. I was in the town of Hickory, PA, for a play just a mile or so down the road, and you can tell by the sign outside that this spot has been part of the fabric of the town for quite some time.

There are a few parking spots directly next to the restaurant, but more likely you are going to park in the large parking lot across the street; just be careful as cars are coming quickly as you cross as this is Route 50, a major highway. It’s cozy and quaint inside, with interesting wall decorations and a rustic old fireplace. There are a couple of videogame machines, and I read that they even have trivia nights here. Tables are very close together, some with chairs and some with cozy round bench seating, which occasionally makes it a bit awkward as you find yourself looking directly at your neighbors and overhearing their conversations a bit more than you might like. However, this also kind of adds to the neighborly vibe. There’s also a full bar area which was quite busy.

Service is incredibly sweet, helpful and efficient! My server was quick to provide recommendations and was always spot-on. The burgers and quesadillas are big sellers here, and both were great choices. We didn’t try the wings, although those seem to be big sellers as well. I was surprised by how many things are housemade, from the bleu cheese and ranch dressings to the potato chips. The food here is solid and it’s clear the team takes a lot of pride in providing high-quality items and a good experience.

This is also conveniently located to Star Lake, and the quality makes it not surprising it’s stood the test of time as a neighborhood institution. It’s good pub food with great service and a solid pick in this area.“

“Had to give The Lab five stars due to the absolutely out of this world food! My husband and I travel all over the country, mainly seeking out destination restaurants and let me tell you the food here is on par with that of the some most prestigious places across the country. My husband said he would rate the ribeye in his top five EVER! Other dishes are creative and delicious as well. Very cool atmosphere, makes you forget you are in Washington while you are dining. I will mention service could have been much more polished to match the food and ambiance. The majority of our question about the dishes where met with an “I’m not sure” from our server. Not really acceptable to not know the menu frontward and backwards when trying to deliver a fine dining experience. However the quality of the food and cocktails helped us over look the lack luster service. So ecstatic that this restaurant is in our neighborhood. Blows away ANYTHING Pittsburgh has to offer! We will return soon!“

“went for breakfast on a Sunday morning. We sat right down, staff was friendly and attentive. Food came quickly and was a delicious homestyle breakfast - the kind we have been looking for in the area. The kid’s breakfast was perfect and great portions. Will definitely be returning!“

“Washington Icon, Never disappoints!“

“We visited Jackson's last week. We were introduced to our server, the hostess informed us she was new. Boy, was she fantastic! The food was an A+. We had soup of the day and Salmon, which was cooked perfectly. Our server was Bonnie Lynn and we will ask to be set in her section next time. She never quit smiling.“

“I had the cinnamon roll crepes and they were AMAZING! My fiancé had a meat lovers omelet and said its the best omelet he ever had! Service is outstanding, the place is always so clean and the food is always delicious!“

“Kylie was excellent!! Knows a lot about the menu!!“

“Love the food. I had the campfire roast beef dinner and it melted in your mouth and was excellent. Waiter Danny was wonderful and very friendly. I so enjoy eating here and the atmosphere is cozy. My complements to the cook, manager, and employees that work there.“

“The Saturday brunch was absolutely amazing! I can not say enough good things about this place!! Amanda was so kind and hospitable. I highly recommend and will be going back next Saturday morning.“

“Overall, I was happy with Countryside deli. They are very kind and courteous. I do think that the chicken nuggets could have some more seasoning and I was disappointed that the subs/nuggets we ordered didn’t come with any condiments and that no condiments were offered. I personally felt for the price, condiments should have been included, but I would have been willing to pay extra for them as well.

Overall, 4 stars!“

“Very clean and very nice employee! Amazing rooms and an excellent breakfast from the bistro“

“My sister Debbie got me triple berry muffins today. Only thing I can say is I am hooked. I can't leave my house but I will certainly have Debbie get me more delicious food. Thank you“

“Delicious food , amazing drink selection , great atmosphere , highly recommend“

“Wow!! Every aspect of our meal was incredible!! We will be back. The spoonful cornbread was beyond heaven.“

“We were in the hotel for a school graduation event in the meeting space, figured we'd grab dinner on site to make it easy. The menu was a simple one page affair, printed paper so it's nice that it changes often I guess. We had a flatbread that the girls loved and I had a smokehouse chicken salad with a BBQ vinaigrette dressing that was awesome.I can't rave about the atmosphere as it is simply an aged hotel, pretty vanilla. The service and value, however, were great and you shouldn't hesitate to stop by.

Kid-friendliness: We didn't see any choices that were kid-specific, but before we asked our server, he suggested chicken strips and fries, lol. Worked out great.“