The best restaurants in Hickory
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Granny's Country Kitchen
RestaurantsGranny's Country Kitchen is that reliable local fix when you want breakfast at noon or breakfast for dinner, because breakfast is served…
Granny's Country Kitchen
RestaurantsPancho Villa Inc
RestaurantsWhether you’re grabbing takeout or settling in with the family, Pancho Villa Inc in Granite Falls nails the classics with big-plate…
Pancho Villa Inc
RestaurantsTacos Los Chiles nc
RestaurantsTacos Los Chiles is the kind of no-fuss Granite Falls spot locals lean on when dinner needs to be fast and satisfying, with tacos front and…
Tacos Los Chiles nc
RestaurantsChubby's of Hildebran
RestaurantsWhether you're into classic cheese or loading it up just right, Chubby's of Hildebran keeps it simple with solid pies, hearty subs, and a…
Chubby's of Hildebran
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsLittle Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsCarry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Little Caesars Pizza
RestaurantsHardee's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Hardee's
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsDue Amici Pizza
RestaurantsVoted best New York style pizza in Charlotte for five years running, Due Amici Pizza keeps it classic with NYC-style pies by the slice,…
Due Amici Pizza
RestaurantsBACHI
RestaurantsWhen your crew can’t pick between hibachi, sushi, or Filipino favorites, BACHI wraps it all into one cozy, home-like spot with fresh…
BACHI
RestaurantsAzteca mexican restaurant
RestaurantsAzteca Mexican Restaurant brings the lively, family-friendly energy to Smith Corners with a deep menu of Mexican traditionals, house…
Azteca mexican restaurant
RestaurantsMr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsMr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant keeps north side sushi cravings in check with rolls, nigiri, and chef special creations at their Prosperity…
Mr Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsP.F. Chang's
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
P.F. Chang's
RestaurantsPlato Pronto Food Truck
RestaurantsPlato Pronto Food Truck has the kind of made-to-order quesadillas, gorditas, and tacos that make you plan tomorrow’s lunch mid-bite. Locals…
Plato Pronto Food Truck
RestaurantsEl Rinconcito de Puebla
RestaurantsEl Rinconcito de Puebla is the Mexican food truck locals whisper about when taco cravings hit, turning out juicy birria tacos, stuffed…
El Rinconcito de Puebla
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsEdomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsEdomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill is the low-key spot locals lean on for fresh fish rolled right and hibachi plates that actually satisfy. When…
Edomae Sushi & Hibachi Grill
RestaurantsHawthorne's NY Pizza and Bar
RestaurantsWhen the craving for true New York thin-crust hits this week, Hawthorne's NY Pizza and Bar nails the ratio of crisp, sauce, and cheese,…
Hawthorne's NY Pizza and Bar
RestaurantsFiesta Maya Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-owned and proudly rooted in Charlotte’s University Area, Fiesta Maya Mexican Restaurant serves fresh, high-quality takes on the…
Fiesta Maya Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsX Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsCraving real churrasco, Charlotte? X Brazilian Steakhouse is serving authentic Brazilian barbecue with premium cuts fire-grilled the…
X Brazilian Steakhouse
RestaurantsMusashi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving classic Japanese flavors plus a roll or two to mix it up? Musashi Japanese Restaurant has lunch and dinner menus and a sushi…
Musashi Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSupperland
RestaurantsSupperland turns a restored mid-century church into a Southern steakhouse with cheeky church potluck vibes, spread across two buildings…
Supperland
RestaurantsSushi Taku - Charlotte
RestaurantsCraving a legit sushi binge that doesn't feel like a dare? Sushi Taku in South End does all-you-can-eat with nigiri, solid rolls, and…
Sushi Taku - Charlotte
RestaurantsCity Barbeque
RestaurantsCounter-serve smokehouse chain offering classic barbecue fare in down-home settings.
City Barbeque
RestaurantsCowa-Saké
RestaurantsCowa-Saké pulls off a fun combo of creative sushi rolls, signature burgers, and sliders, plus bento and poke that actually hit the spot.…
Cowa-Saké
RestaurantsLandmark Restaurant Diner
RestaurantsLandmark Restaurant Diner nails the classics, then veers into Greek specialties, triple-decker sandwiches, and legit seafood, so you can…
Landmark Restaurant Diner
RestaurantsPizza Inn
RestaurantsPizzeria & buffet chain offering several crust options, plus pastas & more.
Pizza Inn
RestaurantsThe Teal Turnip
RestaurantsSmall plates, cocktails, and chef's table experiences feature at this farm-to-table restaurant.
The Teal Turnip
RestaurantsThe Public House
RestaurantsCasual bar offering small plates and entrees alongside a wide selection of beers and cocktails.
The Public House
RestaurantsLink & Pin Arboretum
RestaurantsLink & Pin Arboretum hits the elegant yet rustic sweet spot with a chef-driven menu that stays approachable. Think steaks and craft…
Link & Pin Arboretum
RestaurantsJohnny Burrito
RestaurantsQuick-serve lunch counter serving burritos & nacho salads, plus tamales on Fridays, in basic digs.
Johnny Burrito
RestaurantsComet Grill
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving a no-fuss burger and fries or want to catch a tight local set, Comet Grill keeps the vibe easy with live music,…
Comet Grill
RestaurantsChima Steakhouse
RestaurantsGauchos deliver all-you-can-eat meats at this modern-looking Brazilian eatery with a salad bar.
Chima Steakhouse
RestaurantsDa Vinci's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsFor those nights when pizza and pasta deserve real silverware, Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant nails the cozy-upscale vibe with authentic…
Da Vinci's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsOmakase Experience By Primefish
RestaurantsFor a splurgey date night, Omakase Experience by Prime Fish in Charlotte is a six-seat Edomae counter where Chef Robin Anthony, a 2026…
Omakase Experience By Primefish
RestaurantsD.D. PECKERS WING SHACK
RestaurantsWith more than 25 made-daily sauces and legit sampler platters for the indecisive, D.D. Peckers Wing Shack nails that fun,…
D.D. PECKERS WING SHACK
RestaurantsCondado Tacos
RestaurantsBuild-your-own tacos are the specialty at this casual restaurant offering a variety of proteins and sauces.
Condado Tacos
RestaurantsDean's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsPrime steaks, homemade pasta, and other classic fare in a rustic setting with a robust wine list and cocktails.
Dean's Italian Steakhouse
RestaurantsRomeo & Juliet Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhether your group runs on Brooklyn-style thin crust or saucy wings, Romeo & Juliet Pizzeria delivers comfort food done right. Think pies…
Romeo & Juliet Pizzeria
RestaurantsOsteria LuCa
RestaurantsAt Osteria LuCa, think neighborhood ristorante energy with a long marble bar, communal tables, and a pizza bar where you can watch the…
Osteria LuCa
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain eatery known for its chicken wings and offering sandwiches and sides.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsOak Steakhouse
RestaurantsOak Steakhouse brings a SouthPark polish to Certified Angus Beef, with dry-aged ribeyes, house-cut filets, and buttery crab cakes alongside…
Oak Steakhouse
RestaurantsGeppeto's Pizza
RestaurantsGeppeto's Pizza does the classic Hickory thing right with Italian home cooking made with love, from pies and pastas to salads and subs.…
Geppeto's Pizza
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCasual restaurant turning out hot subs, wraps, and chicken wings, including halal options.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCatalú
RestaurantsCraving paella and proper tapas without booking a flight, Catalú brings a contemporary spin to classic Spanish plates, a Spain-only wine…
Catalú
RestaurantsMcKoy's Smokehouse and Saloon
RestaurantsRustic, casual, family-run spot offering BBQ & other comfort food plus weekly drink specials.
McKoy's Smokehouse and Saloon
RestaurantsLang Van
RestaurantsVietnamese specialties from noodles to soup headline at this simple eatery that also delivers.
Lang Van
RestaurantsZepeddie's Pizzeria
RestaurantsThis week, when dinner needs a win, Zepeddie's Pizzeria nails that New York-style thin crust and even thick focaccia slices, all built with…
Zepeddie's Pizzeria
RestaurantsPhat Burrito
RestaurantsCounter-service outpost serving Southwestern-style Mexican basics in funky, colorful quarters.
Phat Burrito
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsThe Horseshoe
RestaurantsLocal sports bar with a large selection of beer and cocktails, and bar bites, plus trivia nights and an outdoor patio.
The Horseshoe
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsSullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSteakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCasual, kid-friendly eatery serving Buffalo-style wings and fried chicken, along with burgers, Philly cheesesteaks and subs.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsFrothy Rooster
RestaurantsFrothy Rooster nails the bagel sandwich craving, with signature breakfast plates and hearty egg-and-potato bowls that actually keep you…
Frothy Rooster
RestaurantsSteak 48
RestaurantsSteak 48 delivers USDA Prime steaks, Japanese A5 Wagyu, and fresh-daily fish and shellfish in a warm, modern setting with genuinely…
Steak 48
RestaurantsLittle Mama’s Italian
RestaurantsLittle Mama’s Italian channels those old New England home-style spots with really well done classics, a stiff cocktail, and a proper bowl…
Little Mama’s Italian
RestaurantsBenny Ferrovia’s Pizza
RestaurantsRelaxed restaurant serving 14" slices or 28" whole pies of New York-style pizza, plus beer.
Benny Ferrovia’s Pizza
RestaurantsBad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsHip, buzzy chain serving creative burgers with gourmet toppings, plus hand-cut fries & other sides.
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
RestaurantsBeef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
RestaurantsThis traditional steakhouse serves high-end steaks & seafood in a candlelit, wood-paneled setting.
Beef 'N Bottle Steakhouse
RestaurantsThe GoodPizzas
RestaurantsKeeping it simple and delicious, The GoodPizzas turns out hand-tossed New York style pies, by-the-slice fixes, and Italian comfort like…
The GoodPizzas
RestaurantsHaberdish
RestaurantsStylish Southern kitchen serving craft cocktails, plus comfort food like fried chicken & biscuits.
Haberdish
RestaurantsBIG BACC BBQ JOINT
RestaurantsBig Bacc BBQ Joint is slinging tender brisket, spare ribs, and big-bite sandwiches, plus sides that matter... mac and cheese, collards,…
BIG BACC BBQ JOINT
RestaurantsOlde Hickory Station
RestaurantsOperated by Olde Hickory Brewery, Olde Hickory Station delivers seasonal menus, 50 beers and ciders on tap, and an in-house bakery turning…
Olde Hickory Station
RestaurantsLuce
RestaurantsLuce does Italian the right way, from house-made tagliatelle bolognese and pillowy gnocchi to grilled octopus and an osso buco that lingers…
Luce
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Hickory
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom Hickory brings funky, art-filled energy to creative, stone-baked pies made with chewy, flavorful dough, premium…
Mellow Mushroom Hickory
RestaurantsPho Van
RestaurantsCasual restaurant specializing in Vietnamese comfort food, including pho, rice dishes, and banh mi.
Pho Van
RestaurantsMoo & Brew
RestaurantsA long list of burgers & craft beer served in a chill space with a patio & sports on TV.
Moo & Brew
RestaurantsHickory Social House
RestaurantsBetween wood-fired pizzas, a brick-oven lasagna that means business, and a curated whiskey vault via Bootleggers, Hickory Social House…
Hickory Social House
RestaurantsSpice Charlotte
RestaurantsSpice Charlotte serves sophisticated global fusion with bold flavors, shared plates, premium proteins, sushi, and elevated entrees in a…
Spice Charlotte
RestaurantsViet-Thai
RestaurantsViet-Thai is the kind of family-owned spot you keep in your weekly rotation, specializing in pho that tastes like it came straight from the…
Viet-Thai
RestaurantsTony's Pizza Hickory
RestaurantsBetween work, practice, and that one neighbor who always needs help moving, Tony's Pizza Hickory hits the spot with authentic New York…
Tony's Pizza Hickory
RestaurantsPie In the Sky Pizza
RestaurantsWhen you want classic New York-style slices and pies without the fuss, Pie In the Sky Pizza serves them up, plus sandwiches and local beer.…
Pie In the Sky Pizza
RestaurantsRuth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsOutpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Ruth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsVintage House Restaurant
RestaurantsVintage House Restaurant brings white-tablecloth charm to a cozy circa-1915 home, serving American steak, seafood, and pasta that hits the…
Vintage House Restaurant
RestaurantsTap and Vine Quail Hollow
RestaurantsCasual place offering tapas and comfort food, plus a range of wines, and live music.
Tap and Vine Quail Hollow
RestaurantsHugh's Q
RestaurantsChopped pork that actually tastes like smoke, ribs that leave a respectable mess, and brisket you might guard with your elbows. Hugh's Q…
Hugh's Q
RestaurantsLula Banh Mi & Pho (Arboretum)
RestaurantsCasual eatery frying up Vietnamese classics, including noodle dishes, sandwiches and beef stew.
Lula Banh Mi & Pho (Arboretum)
RestaurantsMezzanotte Ristorante
RestaurantsBrick-oven pizza & other rustic Italian fare is served in a dark-wood space with a patio.
Mezzanotte Ristorante
RestaurantsChex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsCounter-serve spot offering a variety of chicken wings plus grilled items, sides, and other comfort food.
Chex Grill & Wings
RestaurantsSTIR
RestaurantsRelaxed, roomy venue offering carefully sourced plates, an extensive cocktail menu & take-out.
STIR
RestaurantsHarriet’s Hamburgers | Plaza Midwood
RestaurantsHarriet’s Hamburgers | Plaza Midwood keeps it simple and delicious with all-natural Angus beef, premium cheese, and all-natural sodas, plus…
Harriet’s Hamburgers | Plaza Midwood
RestaurantsRu San's
RestaurantsRu San's has been keeping Charlotte happily fed for over 20 years with creative sushi rolls, yakitori, and Japanese comfort staples that…
Ru San's
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsBiscuit Belly
RestaurantsFamily-friendly biscuits-focused eatery serving breakfast and brunch dishes such as fried green tomatoes, gravy and pork sausage…
Biscuit Belly
RestaurantsTony's Pizza
RestaurantsWhen you want that foldable, straight-from-NY vibe, Tony's Pizza rolls out oversized pies and slices that hit just right. Back it up with a…
Tony's Pizza
RestaurantsBang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsBang Bang Burgers has your weeknight solved, with scratch-made, cooked-to-temperature patties, hand cut fries, and housemade sauces served…
Bang Bang Burgers
RestaurantsGold Mine Cafe
RestaurantsGold Mine Cafe is that cozy, family-run spot locals swear by for real-deal Southern plates, from the legendary Farmer's Breakfast Bowl…
Gold Mine Cafe
RestaurantsBarcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsWarm and welcoming Spanish tavern serving seasonal small plates, plus Spanish wines.
Barcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsYama Loso
RestaurantsWhen you're craving crisp, flavorful small plates paired with a proper drink, Yama Loso delivers with a lineup of Japanese snacks and other…
Yama Loso
RestaurantsMidwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsRegional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.
Midwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsJin's Buffet
RestaurantsWhen you're craving a mashup of comfort classics and fresh sushi on one plate, Jin's Buffet delivers the kind of spread that makes seconds…
Jin's Buffet
RestaurantsMac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsLocal restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
Mac's Speed Shop
RestaurantsCowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
RestaurantsCraving a midweek pick-me-up? Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar brings the volume with stacked burgers, whiskey flights that make…
Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday
RestaurantsEasy Like Sunday keeps Charlotte brunch comfy and a little fancy, with locally sourced classics and globally inspired twists like short rib…
Easy Like Sunday
RestaurantsBrunches Charlotte
RestaurantsWhen you're up for a Charlotte brunch run, Brunches Charlotte keeps things lively with breakfast plates, burritos, burgers and bowls, plus…
Brunches Charlotte
RestaurantsPisces Sushi Bar and Lounge
RestaurantsPisces Sushi Bar and Lounge has been a neighborhood go-to since 2010, turning out classic and unconventional sushi and Japanese teppanyaki…
Pisces Sushi Bar and Lounge
RestaurantsBanh Mi Brothers
RestaurantsBanh Mi Brothers is a family-owned Charlotte spot from Hau and Luan Doan turning out dialed-in Vietnamese banh mi and crisp spring rolls,…
Banh Mi Brothers
RestaurantsNew Zealand Cafe
RestaurantsNew Zealand Cafe keeps Charlotte sushi cravings under control with a menu that jumps from fresh sushi to specialty rolls, bento boxes, and…
New Zealand Cafe
RestaurantsDeluxe Fun Dining
RestaurantsFor those nights you want a little extra sparkle with your steak, Deluxe Fun Dining in Charlotte mixes elevated, chef driven plates with…
Deluxe Fun Dining
RestaurantsJack Brown's
RestaurantsBar chain serving creative burgers & a lengthy list of beers in a casual, funky space.
Jack Brown's
RestaurantsTaqueria Chonita LLC
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Taqueria Chonita LLC delivers the good stuff... crisp tacos dorados, gorditas de guisados, sopes, tamales, and a…
Taqueria Chonita LLC
RestaurantsMidwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsRegional BBQ specialties served up on plates & in sandwiches in a roadhouselike setting.
Midwood Smokehouse
RestaurantsBarley and Burger
RestaurantsFrom chef-driven, two-patty smash burgers and handspun shakes to a rotating lineup of local craft beers, Barley and Burger hits the spot.…
Barley and Burger
RestaurantsPho Steele Creek
RestaurantsNext time you’re in Charlotte’s Steele Creek area, Pho Steele Creek ladles out slow-simmered broths piled with fresh herbs, rice noodles,…
Pho Steele Creek
RestaurantsRule Italian Prime and Pasta
RestaurantsWhether you're craving a perfectly seared steak or silky, handcrafted pasta, Rule Prime and Pasta leans on local produce and standout…
Rule Italian Prime and Pasta
RestaurantsPho@University
RestaurantsCasual Vietnamese eatery known for its pho broth and big portions.
Pho@University
RestaurantsPho Good Time Asian Fusion
RestaurantsWhen the pho craving hits, Pho Good Time Asian Fusion does it right with a 10-hour beef-bone broth that tastes like patience and spice in…
Pho Good Time Asian Fusion
RestaurantsDogwood Southern Table & Bar
RestaurantsDogwood Southern Table & Bar leans into seasonal, locally sourced Southern staples with a chef-y twist, plus a full-circle bar that makes…
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
RestaurantsEver Andalo
RestaurantsEver Andalo is the cozy NoDa spot worth the short trek when you crave fresh pasta, warm focaccia with an olive oil flight, homemade…
Ever Andalo
RestaurantsFumée
RestaurantsMeet Fumée Kitchen & Cocktails, Charlotte’s vibe-dining hangout where craft cocktails and small-course tapas play nice with premium glass…
Fumée
RestaurantsPARA Charlotte
RestaurantsWhether you're craving adventurous bites to share and a standout drink, PARA Charlotte delivers an innovative, globally influenced menu and…
PARA Charlotte
RestaurantsEggspectation
RestaurantsEggspectation leans into what Charlotte mornings crave with a lengthy, egg-focused breakfast menu, then shifts to American lunch and dinner…
Eggspectation
RestaurantsEl Taconon
RestaurantsEl Taconon is all about street tacos that hit, loaded burritos, cheesy quesadillas, and fresh guacamole, made with good ingredients and…
El Taconon
RestaurantsSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
RestaurantsVibrant, retro chain serving a seasonal menu of creative breakfast & lunch fare, plus cocktails.
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
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