Hickory Tavern
907 Senate St, Columbia
(803) 765-9280
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Need fans on the patio
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Vinny was amazing! We had a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vinny was great and very personable! It was an amazing experience
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, and amazing service from Vinny. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vinnie was awesome server.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and atmosphere! Our server Lily was friendly and attentive. I ordered a made to order salad that was delicious! My daughter got chicken fingers and they were very tasty too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding Service!
I had an amazing experience thanks to our bartender Arnold. He delivered top-tier service from start to finish. He was super friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. Every recommendation was spot-on, and the cocktails were perfectly crafted.
What really stood out was his charming and warm personality. Arnold made everyone at the bar feel welcomed and taken care of.
It’s very rare to find someone who combines professionalism with genuine hospitality, but he nailed it!!! We’ll definitely be returning because of the exceptional service. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It took a while for us to get our food. But, Vinny was absolutely amazing throughout our meal. He made great recommendations, made us laugh and just has such a joyous spirit. I will come back to see him!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great experience! Vinny was awesome. Very personable, pleasant, attentive and nice. I always have a good experience here but this experience today was 10/10!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
12-7-2025
Vinne, went above and beyond to ensure everything was handled smoothly. Their attention to detail, patience, and positive attitude made the entire experience exceptional. Great customer service is not as common as it used to be, so it meant a lot to be treated with such respect and efficiency. Thank you Patricia
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Venny at Hickory Tavern is the definition of top-tier service.”
From the second you walk in, Venny makes you feel like a regular—genuine energy, real conversation, and zero fakeness. They stay on top of everything without ever making you feel rushed. Drinks come out fast, the vibe is always right, and you can tell they actually care about making sure you’re having a good time. Professional, welcoming, and smooth under pressure.If you’re pulling up to The Tavern and Venny’s working, you’re guaranteed a good night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could more than 5 stars for the service, I would. Service was amazing in every aspect but especially our server, Vinny, went above and beyond. He made our experience memorable by making us laugh and bringing us things we didn’t even know we needed or asked for such as an extra lemon, a bag for our boxes, etc. Vinny is definitely a man of the people and it is very apparent that he makes everyone around him feel seen and heard. I hope Vinny is our server next time we come to hickory tavern as there definitely will be a next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brycen was awesome and an outstanding waiter.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Vinnie was excellent and shows great qualities, felt very taken care of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent is great. Should be a manager
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
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