
Hickory Bar-B-Q
1082 Brown St, Dayton, OH 45409
About Hickory Bar-B-Q - steak house in Dayton, Ohio
Family-friendly barbecue pit, doling out broasted chicken, ribs, broiled steaks & fried seafood.
Customer Review Summary
Mixed reviews for Hickory Bar-B-Q, with some long-time patrons disappointed by recent changes in portion sizes, quality of food, and barbecue sauce. Others enjoyed positive dining experiences, praising the ribs, porterhouse, and steaks for their flavor and perfect cooking. The service received high marks for being pleasant and attentive, contributing to enjoyable occasions celebrated there. The restaurant has a nostalgic atmosphere, recognized as a historic dining spot in Dayton, though some find the wait times lengthy. While several reviews commend the broasted chicken and ribs, one reviewer found the ribs dry and lacking meat. Overall, the restaurant remains beloved by many for its friendly vibe and traditional offerings, despite some detractors.
Key Features
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Ted Herold
Been going to HH since I was a little boy (56now) I was very disappointed. I always get the 20oz. Now no 20oz. And the porterhouse I had was not very good. The barbecue sauce does in no way taste like it use too. And then there is the prices. Way too for the quality. Texas Roadhouse is better now. Never thought I would say that.
John Errett
We celebrated a small occasion here and had a wonderful time. I went with the ribs, and she went with the porterhouse. Both really good! Great service!
Dave Shinkle
Their steaks are incredible!!! Always cooked as asked. Fine seasoning , no steak sauces needed. Fine cuts !! Staff is always pleasant & attentive!! That's why we have been coming here for years !
Bruce Parsons
Can be a very long wait but it's worth it! Building is very historical, small bar and multiple rooms to eat in. The food was amazing. We got steak, ribs and shrimp. All amazing, the steaks was super tinder
Margaret Edwards
I love this restaurant and the family that has continued to keep the quality of the food, friendly atmosphere, and the excellent service! We had lunch last week and the broasted chicken, as always it was amazing! ❤️ I highly recommend you try it as soon as possible, you can't go wrong. The shrimp cocktail, and salad dressing, are a perfect start to a perfect lunch or dinner. Steak is even better than the chicken, except maybe the barbecue chicken, or ribs! 😋 ❤️ 🥂🍾🥃🍷🍸🍹The front room is a waiting area with a well stocked bar. The drinks are served the same friendly yet professional service as the restaurant.
Sophia Ward Brewer
Great place, the broasted chicken and ribs were great. The hostess and servers were nice. While it's small, it did not feel crowded in the dining area. The bar space did seem small though.
Bert M (Bert M.)
Like taking a step back in time. This is the just about the last of Daytons old guard restaurants. And they are keeping true to there roots and traditions. God bless them. Anyone under the age of 45 won't know what I mean. But that's OK. Stop in here and experience what dining out in Dayton used to feel like. 👍
Jon Davis
Been here a few times over the years, I’d never go back but my wife likes the blue cheese dressing which is pretty good, but if you want dry ribs that the little bit of meat doesn’t come off the bone, this would be the place to go.
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