Based on 4 reviews.
City Paper Review
Sit down to the wonderful homemade muffins and cornbread, and you might think you’ve stumbled upon an honest-to-God discovery, one of those places for which you immediately become a link in the chain of word-of-mouth among true believers. It’s not, in the end, a gem-in-the-rough kind of place, but the good dishes outweigh the mediocre, and a handful are very good: the grilled pork chops, the lacy onion rings, the Buffalo wings. The meat loaf, made with Angus beef, is a disappointment. If it’s hard to get a fix on the menu, don’t let that dissuade you from a return trip or two. Old Hickory is exactly the sort of place that rewards you for your patience. The good prices and friendly service don’t hurt none, either.
—Todd Kliman,
July 20, 2004
Rater Comments
These comments express the opinions of individual Restaurant Raters, not those of Washington City Paper.
Review by mhalpern on June 30, 2009
Nice place, very diverse menu (although a bit lite for vegetarians). The food is well prepared and tasty, the service is good, the price is reasonable.
Review by elcuerpo on November 9, 2004
When it comes down to it, the Old Hickory Grille doesn't need a gimmick like a "half-price table" to draw in the crowds -- not that that stopped us from abusing the cut-rate option. This Falls Church hideaway serves up Southern hospitality with a smile, offering a menu stocked with homestyle goodies and cajun creations designed to stuff your gut without emptying your wallet. The complementary corn bread is sweet and warm to the touch, while a hearty bacon, cheese and meatloaf sandwich (served on a soft and salt-free pretzel roll with a tangy barbecue sauce on the side) propels comfort food into the 21st century. Daily lunch specials abound -- anchored largely by deli staples like soups and salads as well as pared-down portions of the roasted chicken and meatloaf platters -- as do dinner challenges like the daunting all-you-can-eat pork sparerib jamboree featured on Wednesday and Thursdays after 5 p.m. As noted, my buddy and I managed to shave an incredible 50 percent off the ridiculously reasonable ala-carte prices during our lunch visit by agreeing to the "half price table," a two-seater island caught in the high-traffic nexus between the food counter and the roughly dozen booths occupied by the OHG regulars. I guess some people might feel self-conscious about sitting in the middle of aisle, but I plan to request the price-shearing pole position from now on.
Review by rhartogs on May 25, 2004
I usually go to OHG for lunch and love it. I have noticed that on Wednsday and Thursday nights they have all you can eat bbq ribs for $10.99. Served with coleslaw and french fries. It was a great deal The ribs are big and smoked. And you can really taste the dry rub on them too. The sauce is a smokey vinegar concoction that goes well on the ribs. I also ordered a cup of the crawfish bisque, which is excellent. I wouldn't mind having an IV of it hooked up to me as I sleep. It was all washed down with a cold beer.
Review by tknuth on May 19, 2004
Nice small neighborhood restaurant. Great food and service. Workers knew many of the customers by name - seemed like everyone was a regular. Reminded me of "Cheers".
Review by rhartogs on April 22, 2004
I love this restaurant. I go to Old Hickory Grill about once every two weeks as it is close to my work. All the soups are home-made. The chicken tortilla soup is excellent. The best I have had in the region. Their bean soups are good as well. They have cheap lunch specials and weeknight dinner specials. For lunch you can get a half roasted chicken and fried for $6. Today I had the pulled pork sandwich. The chuncks of pork were large and succulent. And the bbq sauce with it is a perfect compliment. It is vinegar, pepper and smoke flavor. I could really taste the dry rub on the meat too!
OHG has very good salads. The Oriental Chicken Salad is a great deal and tastes great.
The service is always good. I never have to wonder where my server is with my drink.
