17 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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“We’ve been saying for years that we are going to stop here and eat sometime. Today was finally “sometime” and now I regret not eating here sooner! It’s a great hole-in-the-wall type of diner. Food was delicious, service was friendly and warm. It’s a small menu with all the right choices plus a couple of daily specials. Lots of food for a great price. I had to take half of mine (half shown in the pic) home with me. We left saying, “see you next time!”“

“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.“

“I love countryside but the last three times I stopped for items from the deli I was told the deli part was closed. One time was 5.15pm one was 5.20pm one was 5.30pm by the lady cashier as you walk in the door. Was told I could get hot food. I go there 2 to 3 times a week. Some people don't get off of work till 5 so being open till 6pm is fantastic. Is this a common practice. If so shouldn't it be posted what time the deli closes so we don't waste our time. I love this place and always buy more then just deli items but these three times I walk out the door with nothing.“

“The service and atmosphere were wonderful. The food was unfortunately not the best experience. My friend’s meals were great. I ordered the poutine, the gravy was cold. I reordered the breakfast special and asked for scrambled eggs and crispy home fries…the home fries were undercooked and the eggs was a cut up fried egg not a scrambled egg. The owner and staff were very attentive to the issues, and the owner was very upset that my meal was messed up twice. First meal comped, second meal discounted because I ate everything except the home fries and eggs.“

“Although I haven’t drank here,I deliver their beer to here. The people are always very nice,the bar is always clean, especially the bathroom, insure the womens is clean but I can’t speak with experience of being in there. Lol When me and my wife do go out on one of our weekend “dates” ,we’ll definitely stop here,because it seems like a very nice place to stop and have a couple of the beers Ive delivered.“

“Had dinner and the food and service was great. Our server Rennae was so attentive with our biscuits and drinks and kept checking to make sure we had everything we wanted and more! Highly recommend!“

“Headed to the South Hills of Pittsburgh for some games at the Casino? Dining options in the Meadows Casino now include The Eatery a concept by Chef Fabio Viviani. Its essentially a huge modern food court - of course we now call them "Food Halls". The Eatery is the kind of food court with dishes you actually want to eat.Here's an overview of the food options the Meadow's EateryMercato – Offers a delicious selection of gourmet pizza and other Italian eats. Specialties like pesto chicken pizza with blistered cherry tomatoes, massive sandwiches like the MOB and Caesar and Caprese di burrata saladsThe Classic – Features “burgers, chicken and things”. With classics like Po Boy sandwiches, Triple Cheese Grilled Cheese sandwiches, Krispy Chicken with bourbon syrup and an assortment of gourmet burgers, including The Smoked, The BBQ and The Crunch.Joe & Dough – Features classic handcrafted Italian desserts like cannoli, key lime tarts, Fabio’s Nutella cheesecake, crème brulee, olive oil cake, fresh hot bambolini (Italian donuts) and croissants, grab n’ go salads and sandwiches and LavAzza coffee.Zen Noodle – Offers authentic Hong Kong-inspired cuisine on the go. You can find chicken satay, pho and hu tieu soup, mei nam noodles, General Tso’s chicken, beef & broccoli, California and crispy shrimp rolls!At the center of the space is the 2Ten Drafthouse bar“

“We ordered poutine, a burger, and crab bisque. My husband loved his burger, I had the bisque, which was a large portion of warm buttery crab deliciousness, and both of us ate far too much of the poutine because we couldn't stop picking at it even though we were already full. Will be going back to try more of the menu and try out some of the delicious sounding drinks they offer.“