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Hickory Park Restaurant Co. currently resides in its third location in Ames. Hickory Park was established in 1970, and since its inception has become an Ames tradition! Hickory Park’s reputation has flourished from an expansive menu filled with a variety of hickory smoked meats served in generous portions. There is certainly something for everyone with over 100 menu selections. Your placemat is filled with old fashioned parlor sundaes, so make sure you stay for the ice cream!

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Reviews of Hickory Park Restaurant Co.

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Sydney Sent on 06/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

crowd favorite

We had no doubt hickory park would be a crowd favorite and the buffet definitely was a hit. We had very little leftovers which was great. Hickory park showed up on time, set up and restocked the buffet table and even packaged up the leftovers for us to take home at the end of the night. You can't lose when you have hickory park at your wedding.
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Katrina Sent on 01/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great to work with.

They provided everything we needed. They were flexible and catered to what we wanted. The food was amazing and we got to keep the extras.
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Maegan Sent on 07/12/2012
5 out of 5 rating
They were amazing. Everyone at our reception absolutely loved the food!!
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Dana Sent on 10/26/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Hickory Park is the best value for a large party. The food is great & the variety they provide can't be compared. We had many compliments & the portions are generous. You get your moneys worth
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Katie Sent on 03/11/2010
5 out of 5 rating
Hickory Park was the BEST place to work with! They provided everything we needed and were very professional and polite. They went above and beyond to make sure I had nothing to worry about on my big day!!
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Jacob Sent on 04/23/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Could not ask for more!
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Melissa Sent on 07/16/2018
4.6 out of 5 rating
The food was amazing and we had so many compliments from guests. We did the three meat trio package and I feel the price point was very affordable.

They were responsive and helpful during planning. We had one issue arise but it was worked out and I felt Hickory Park was truly apologetic. I would still highly recommend this restaurant to others.
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Melissa Sent on 07/03/2008
4.3 out of 5 rating
Wonderful food, many great comments.
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Emily Sent on 07/09/2008
3.8 out of 5 rating
Sometimes it was hard to get ahold of someone who I needed to speak to. We had our reception at Hickory's Hilltop which is run by Hickory Park. The venue was cheap...free w/ food and drink over $1000. The food was great, had many compliments! At the reception they were very accomodating and professional. Some items, either on the menus or just exras like punch and alcohol, seemed rather expensive. Overall it turned out great.
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