Saturday, February 8, 2020

Hickory Tavern

The Hickory Tavern is located in the Vista of Columbia, SC.
It was a cold, dreary January day when we visited so no one was sitting outside. Outdoor seating is available upstairs and downstairs.
This sports bar has many televisions on inside.
A little bit of everything was being shown.
It has a great casual atmosphere.

 Most importantly the food was delicious.

 Jim enjoyed his usual go to, the Rueben, a sandwich of corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss, 1000 Island on rye bread.
I had my usual go to which is the veggie burger, a three grain patty of brown rice, quinoa and bulgur along with roasted corn, black beans and roasted red peppers.
The french fries here were thicker than I usually prefer, however they were perfect. Soft on the inside and crispy on the outside.

 We would give the place an overall 4/5 stars since while the food was very good, it was not the best we have tasted in the area for our typical go to choices.

 This Palmetto Espresso Porter from the Palmetto Brewing Co. of Charleston was amazing!
If you go, located at:
907 Senate Street
Columbia, SC

 Opens at 11am daily. Closes at midnight Sunday thru Wednesday and closes at 2am Thursday thru Saturday. 

My guess is this a party spot at night for the university students! It is also in walking distance to the convention center and arena. A great spot of stop in before or after an event.

 Thank you for stopping by! ~Val
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20 comments:

  1. David M. Gascoigne,February 8, 2020 at 8:37 AM

    Interesting comment about the fries, Val. My preference is always for thick fries. If they are done well they have a nice crispy exterior and are soft inside, but the important thing is they stay hot a whole lot longer than skinny fries.Nothing is worse than cold French fries!

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    1. Miss Val's CreationsFebruary 8, 2020 at 8:51 AM

      Cold French fries can be quite unpleasant! This place does have some seriously great thick fries for you David.

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksFebruary 8, 2020 at 12:20 PM

    Yum yum!

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  3. IwonaFebruary 8, 2020 at 2:34 PM

    Nice place :) Have a great day :)

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  4. Evi ErlindaFebruary 9, 2020 at 7:58 AM

    The foods look savory and delicious!
    Yum!
    Happy Sunday, Miss Val!

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  5. sandyFebruary 9, 2020 at 5:10 PM

    i can tell by the brick, the light hanging down, the TV's mike and i would like this place. My go to beer if they had it would be a "moose drool" which we get at the Taproom over at Lake ARrowhead - most places around here don't carry it.

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    1. Miss Val's CreationsFebruary 9, 2020 at 6:57 PM

      There is great atmosphere here! If I ever see Moose Drool on a micro brew menu, I will give it a try, if only for the fun name!

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  6. PilarFebruary 11, 2020 at 9:41 AM

    I've never been to Hickory Tavern, but it was a popular spot when I was in college. The food looks pretty good!

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    1. Miss Val's CreationsFebruary 11, 2020 at 9:55 AM

      I can see how it would be a fun place at night for the college students! It probably gets rowdy at times.

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  7. Tanza ErlambangFebruary 12, 2020 at 3:43 AM

    Tavern looks clean, and foods look delicious....
    Love corned beef....yummy

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  8. Kinga K.February 12, 2020 at 4:11 PM

    Looks delicious :)

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  9. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 17, 2020 at 4:57 PM

    'The Rueben' looks good and sauerkraut is good for you https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/2017/11/reuben-sandwich-low-carbketo-way.html

    All the best Jan

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    1. Miss Val's CreationsFebruary 17, 2020 at 6:41 PM

      I will have to show this to my husband so he can make and enjoy the sandwich at home!

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  10. Ivana SplitFebruary 18, 2020 at 12:07 PM

    Hickory Tavern looks great and the food looks yummy.

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Thank you for stopping by! I love reading visitor comments! ~Val

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