Hickory Tavern

141 Pelham Dr, Columbia
(803) 638-4103

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Olayemi Garner

I've been to this SAME RESTAURANT 3 DIFFERENT TIMES IN THE LAST FEW WEEKS AND THEY STILL CAN'T GET IT RIGHT. I'M DONE HERE. The first time I came on a Friday and I sat for over 20 minutes to be greeted by the server. The server came over and said the kitchen stops making food at a certain time. It was past that time. I wasn't aware of this. I WASN'T MAD AT THE SERVER. HE DIDN'T KNOW I WAS THERE. The server told the manager I wanted to speak with him and he NEVER came outta the kitchen. He forgot about me. I called and spoke to a manager name Jennifer. She was nice at first. She offered me a free meal and to come back. I LITERALLY CAME BACK THE NEXT FRIDAY. My friend and her son was with me and my son. My free meal was the nachos and I was paying for the wings and my son's kid's meal. My server was Haley. She is pretty and I'VE HAD HER BEFORE. So I was HAPPY to see her. A familiar face. This particular day, I guess she was having a bad day. I tried to talk to her and she was giving me mixed signals. She told me she had all the tables in the dining room and that we had to hold on to place our order. We were ready at that time to place it. She took the drink order and took OVER 10 MINUTES to come back. I told her my name was in the book and that I spoke to Jennifer. I told her my nachos were free. I tell her the order. I said NO SOUR CREAM. She repeats the order back to me. She brings my food out and there's SOUR CREAM on my nachos. I told her I didn't want it and I wanted it remade. She told me the kitchen wasn't going to. THAT'S RUDE. The picture you see here is from that night with the sour cream on top. She sends a manager and he tells me the same thing. I tell him of course their not gonna remake the nachos because now you guys are about to close. THAT'S NOT MY FAULT. SHE TOOK SO LONG TO COME BACK WHEN WE WERE ORGINALLY READY TO PLACE THE ORDER. If there was a mess up, that would've given them time to fix it. He remade my wings. The first set was warm and slimey. The second set was good. I had a bad experience, I STILL LEFT HALEY A TIP. TO BE NICE. SHE DIDN'T DESERVE IT. $5. My friend said it was wrong with the way they treated me and told me to call again and speak to the same manager Jennifer. I called back again and spoke to Jennifer. She was rude and told me I could speak to the manager that was there that night. I told her I didn't want to. He was rude and not helpful already in my face. I didn't wanna talk to him. I asked to speak to a higher up manager. i spoke to David. He was VERY RUDE AND WAS RUSHING ME OFF THE PHONE. As a manager, that's not how you treat PAYING CUSTOMERS. He asked me what did I want done and I said free food. The nachos they already owe me. He said I can have them free and my name would be in the book to come back. I came back last night, the third time and the service was okay. My server Miles was good at first. Then he started being slack. He took so long to come back each time and didn't offer refills for me and my son's drinks. I ordered the free nachos and guess what? THEY PUT SOUR CREAM ON THEM. I said their wrong and needs to be remade. The remake came out and I got LESS than before. I got wings again and I tried a different flavor. Garlic parmesan. IT DIDN'T TASTE LIKE IT AT ALL. They were too dry, a little overcooked and tasted like grilled wings on a grill. My server Miles said that's how the garlic parmesan wings come. I said okay. I only paid for my son's kid's meal which was SURPRISINGLY GOOD AND FRESH and my wings. I didn't leave a tip. I THINK ALL OF THIS WAS ENTIRELY TOO MUCH. THAT'S NOT HOW YOU TREAT PAYING CUSTOMERS. I CAME THREE DIFFERENT TIMES AND EACH TIME, THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I WILL NOT BE COMING BACK HERE. THE MANAGERS AND SERVERS ARE SLACK AND UNPROFESSIONAL. Last night when I was here, the restaurant wasn't busy at all so I don't know why it took Miles so long to come back to the table. I DON'T RECOMMEND anyone come h

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Wings, Quesadilla

dyan yasa

food is just okay

Nathan Good

Solid menu with great variety to please just about any palate. It’s one of those places that you and your date or your family want to go, when you can’t decide where to go or what you are in the mood for! Sorry that there are no pictures— I inhaled my previous meals there before I thought to take any pics. I suppose that’s a good thing!

Eric

Parking: Lots of parking on the road and some in the side lot

Kid-friendliness: Not a huge venue for kids but a nice selection

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crispy Brussels Sprouts w Bacon & Balsamic Glaze, The Chicken Sandwich

Chris McAllister

One of the best Hickory Tavern's I've gone to... all around great friendly service, food was great and came out quickly and always a nice atmosphere ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Michael Hare

Eat a burger at the bar. Delicious. Great place to watch football on Saturdays and Sunday.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Robert Diggins

Waitress was very good staff. Food was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings, Tavern Burger

Elizabeth Compton

Convenient and comfortable

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Michael Munley

Really enjoyed this place. Came on a random afternoon and the food was phenomenal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Clark Clark

Exceeded expectations. This is a clean, fun place to watch the game. Food is excellent. Try the Lowland Shrimp and Grits.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Blake Channel

Great atmosphere and the food and service was excellent. The manager met us at the door and made sure we had the best experience. For an appetizer I had the Honey Bee Sting Wings and for my entree I had the Food Truck Chicken and Rice. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

lee koebel

Delicious food, great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

How Am I Looking?

After going to the VA for appointments I like to stop here. Good drinks, employees and lots of TVs for games.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

Vincenzo Pace

Excellent laid back spot, awesome outdoor patio and a huge selection of draft beers. Food is good and service has always been great as well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rafael Unda Rivera

This place is good for a quick bite, but the service was really slow.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Tavern Burger

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