Hickory

Hickory

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Hours
Sun
5:00 - 8:30
Wed
5:00 - 8:30
Thu
5:00 - 8:30
Fri
5:00 - 8:30
Sat
5:00 - 8:30
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles

RATINGS
Food
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.6 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.5 of 5 bubbles
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PRICE RANGE
R 116.00 – R 1,116.00
CUISINES
Barbecue
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
meals, features
Is this restaurant a hidden gem or off-the-beaten path?
About
Enjoy our amazing full plate dry rubbed whole rack of ribs, succulent maple chilli chicken wings, our new Seafood Shovel! Rosemary real potatoes and decadent desserts. We also proudly pour local craft beers, made right here on Tamborine Mountain (Fortitude Brewery) a Ginger beer on Tap and have the largest range of Rums and spirits on the Mountain. Cocktails and mixology are also our thang, so be sure to check our seasonal (& Hickory classic) drink mixes. See those barrels hanging on the wall… that’s right, they hold our house aged rum. It’s delicious. Sip some on the rocks! Enjoy your night (or lunch) with us – we’ll make your Mountain trip complete.
PRICE RANGE
R 116.00 – R 1,116.00
CUISINES
Barbecue
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Gift Cards Available
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles256 reviews
Excellent
189
Very good
37
Average
13
Poor
8
Terrible
9

Jebinhistravels
Brisbane26 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 couples
Went up the mountain to try a few restaurants and hickory was high up on our list. It is a cosy venue with a wait list, the venue was booked out on a Friday night and you could tell. We tried a couple of cheeseburger spring rolls with the brisket, pork ribs and chicken wings share plate for 2. Everything was cooked well and tasty. The service was good, the staff are very attentive and are friendly. The only suggestion I could recommend is a larger table for 2 people. I would go back and I would recommend
Written 4 March 2022
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Yelena D
Brisbane376 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 family
Celebrated Father’s Day in Hickory. Amazing food - so tender and juicy meat! Our compliments to the Chef and the team! We ordered lamb shoulder, beef cheeks and brisket - all meat was delicious. Salads were fresh and tasty, we liked everything. Staff were very friendly and food was presented very well. We definitely will come again and highly recommend this place to everyone.
Written 2 September 2024
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spbrisbane2021
19 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 none
We had a dinner for three during school holidays. We sat outside and whilst there was a welcome heater to keep us warm you can't hide that you're sitting next to a car park. The shared meat platter of ribs, brisket and wings is what we came for and it didn't disappoint - it was delicious. We couldn't finish it all and the staff were happy to provide a takeaway box. The staff were friendly and attentive. The alcohol prices are very high, especially the wine.
Written 21 September 2022
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TombRaider62
Sydney600 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 friends
Either I ordered the wrong dish or the food was totally underwhelming. Asked for Marinated Lamb which was not available so opted for Slowed Cooked Brisket with a side of fries. I understand that the brisket would be precooked (hence the slow cooking) but with the speed of service and look of the meat, I believe it was reheated in the microwave. I expected juice or something to make it at least look appetising. Would not visit again as there are plenty of other restaurant options. Sorry to the restaurant, I don’t usually write poor reviews but this was really disappointing.
Written 16 January 2025
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Victoria
18 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 family
We’ve been here about 5 times. The place has changed hands, the quality and service has changed. The blonde waitress was amazing, so accommodating and friendly. The food was ok. The corn hardly had any sauce and not the quality it usually is. The lamb tastes and felt like it had been soaked in bicarbonate soda, it was slimy. The Asian waitress put our food down without even looking at us, it was very rude service. Sadly we won’t go back again after after years of enjoying this place.
Written 9 December 2022
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Jess
3 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 couples
After having the most amazing meal here in early March my fiancé and I decided to treat ourselves tonight. Slightly hesitant seeing the menu had changed but thought it would be just as good. We were informed as soon as we were seated that it had new owners that apparently love American BBQ. We have traveled America and the meal served was far from American BBQ. Extremely spicy, served lukewarm and no flavour throughout the meat. All the flavour was just slapped on top. Extremely disappointed and unfortunately we won’t be back.
Written 14 May 2021
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Joleen S
Dapto57 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 family
Tucked away is this beautiful little restaurant which is a must to dine in. A friendly welcome by lovely staff, with quick and prompt service. You come here to sample the slow cook meats and you will not be disappointed. We can highly recommend the ribs and the brisket, just so tender and fall apart. The kids pasta was delicious, as were the cocktails.
Written 28 April 2023
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Jennifer P
Fishers37 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 family
Went for a family birthday on a Sunday evening, when several restaurants in the area were closed. Food was outstanding. We tried almost everything on the menu and everything was a hit! Favorites were the brisket(so incredibly tender), the sweet potatoes, and wings. Service was speedy and courteous. Definitely would go back.
Written 2 July 2023
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lisanb2016
Brisbane15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 none
Really cosy little place with amazing food! I have never seen a larger serve of onion rings in my life. We could not eat everything we ordered and we were offered a takeaway container which was very much appreciated. Had a lovely chat to the (relatively) new owner. We wish them much success with the restaurant and hope to return with our sons soon.
Written 21 July 2020
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Shelley Phare
Brisbane41 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 family
10/10 food and service! Could not fault it. I took my family here based on the reviews i had seen on trip advisor, so glad i did! Highly recommend the jalapeno poppers, they were divine. The maple hickory wings had the most delicious sauce and seasoning, so good we asked the staff what was in it! Cauliflower wings were amazing too! Brisket was perfectly cooked. Shoe string chips perfectly seasons with sea salt and rosemary. Absolutely delicious. We will be back!
Written 28 January 2022
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Neil M
Christchurch298 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 none
I'd like to start by offering a big big ty to the owner/chef. During covid they operate at reduced capacity and when I rang at short notice he was fully booked. When he had a cancellation he took the time to call me back and offer me the table. TYVM The service staff are exceptional and friendly and the food is to die for. A great meal at a reasonable price. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant.
Written 16 August 2020
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FijiFriends
Gold Coast105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021 couples
Great place to get some awesome smoked meats, slow cooked meats and just about anything you could want from a cool smokehouse. The portions were very generous and they offer a great variety of options for non meat lovers too. We had the meat tasting platter (wings, ribs, pork belly, beef) plus some great sides. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Great atmosphere too.
Written 2 September 2021
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kathy mcg
Mona Vale3 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 couples
Enjoyed the evening at Hickory. It was a cold night and the inside of the restaurant was like an oven!!! Too hot really particularly as it was full to capacity. The food was nice… plenty of it and tasty. Was disappointed that there were a few items unavailable as they had ‘run out’. It was the first night of the week that the restaurant was open which seemed odd that things had not been restocked! Particularly the tequila for the margaritas! It would have been nice with a little more space between the tables as it was just about impossible to talk privately to my partner… and the tables for two were tiny….
Written 14 July 2022
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Matthew W
Scenic Rim206 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 couples
Decided to try Hickory on a whim, as so many places weren't open!! What a fantastic surprise!! The service was personal, friendly and efficient, the hosts treated every guest as such. The food was amazing,.absolutely delicious flavours, and the quality is exceptional. Definitely recommend you try Hickory on your next visit to Tamborine!!
Written 4 April 2021
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Karen A
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022 family
Very disappointed. When booked in advance requested we have an inside table as we had a very young baby with our group. Arrived to find we are out side! Freezing. Cocktails we good, but the food average. Would have stayed longer for more drinks and dessert but we all too cold.
Written 30 July 2022
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