Bennett's Smokehouse & Saloon 1819 Fairgrove Church Road, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-464-6967, For the best barbecue, steaks, ribs, and chicken in town, visit this restaurant that is open daily for lunch and dinner and features a rustic look with a Western theme. A huge soup and salad bar is also featured and catering services are available.

Olde Hickory Tap Room 222 Union Square, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-322-1965, Proudly serving the very best and freshest beers from North Carolina, this brewpub also serves a very fine selection of food, fine handcrafted and imported beers, and the largest selection of fine single malts and fine liquors in town. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more...

1859 Cafe 443 Second Avenue Southwest, Hickory, NC 28602, Beside Wilson Florist, 828-322-1859, You'll have an unforgettable dining experience at this elegant restaurant that offers an array of fine American cuisine and appetizers in a casual atmosphere. They are open Monday through Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. Reservations are suggested. more... 

Cafe 2 Forty 2 242 Eleventh Avenue Northeast, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-324-2005, Specializing in New American cuisine, this restaurant freshly prepares all of their dishes on a wood-burning oven or on the grill. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. 

Garden Cafe, The 403 Highway 70 Southwest, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-324-2232, Enjoy deliciously prepared entrees, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and croissants at this cafe that is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for lunch only. They are closed on Mondays. 

Island Style Restaurant 206 Union Square, Hickory, NC 28601, 828-327-9300, Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine at this caribbean style restaurant.

Cyber Spot Sip & Surf 2006-A 1St Avenue Southwest, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-261-0505, Internet cafe, a place to surf the web and have a cup of good coffee. The world at your finger tips.

Drips' Coffeehouse 256 First Avenue Northwest, Hickory, NC 28612, 828-324-1644, Drips' is Hickory's only full-service restaurant & coffeehouse serving top quality coffees, desserts, & food as well as hosting fine musicians from all over the country each Thursday, Friday, & Saturday night in the only non-smoking, alcohol-free music venue in town.

Old German Schnitzel Haus 2950 NC 127 South, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-294-2002, Old German Schnitzel Haus provides fine dining on the finest German cuisine.

Giovanni's 2601 North Center Street, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-322-8277, The best Italian cuisine in Hickory is served at this restaurant that has appetizers, salads, calzones, pastas, sandwiches, pizzas, and much more on their menu. They are open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday for dinner only; closed on Sundays. 

Kobe Japanese 1103 Thirteenth Avenue Drive Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602, Next to Comfort Suites, 828-328-5688, This award-winning Japanese steakhouse and sushi bar offers a wide variety of delicious Japanese cuisine and specialties and are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Peddler Steak House 1180 Lenoir-Rhyne Boulevard Southeast, Hickory, NC 28602, 828-261-0401, Open nightly for dinner, this fine dining restaurant was established in 1969 and serves the finest aged beef and fresh seafood in a warm and friendly atmosphere. more...