Hickory Tavern - Charlotte

Good evening. I typically don’t write reviews, but I felt the need to share my experience after my visit on Sunday. We dined here a few weeks ago and...

**Rating: 5/10** The service left much to be desired, as the servers and hostess weren't particularly friendly. However, I want to give credit to the manager who stepped in to help bring out our food; she was very welcoming and cheerful, which made a positive impact on our experience.

The drinks and music at this place are fantastic! I'd give it 4.5 stars for a Friday night. The bands are entertaining, and I made an effort to attend their acoustic night. They also have Music Bingo on Tuesdays, which sounds like a lot of fun!

I met a friend here, and it was her choice of restaurant. I started with the ahi tuna appetizer, which was really well prepared. For my main course, I ordered the protein bowl. They suggested adding tuna, but since I had just had that as an appetizer, I opted for the shrimp instead, and it was delicious. My friend ordered a salmon salad, but the salmon wasn’t cooked properly the first time, so she sent it back. The second attempt was much better. I also had a beer, and overall, I would definitely visit again.

I had dinner with my coworkers and decided to try the charred wings with honey bee sauce. They weren't very spicy, but they were absolutely delicious! I also enjoyed a side of homemade tavern chips, which were perfectly crispy. The service was excellent; they made sure our glasses were always full!