Hickory Park
- Neighborhood: Central Iowa
- 1404 S. Duff Ave.
- Ames, IA 50010
- 515-232-8940
- Price range: $ (Under $9)
Sara Kaiser, 21, Vonda Post, 49, Sneha Babu, 20, Kristin Breen, 21, Angie VanVeen, 21, Courtney Goodwin, 21, and Kyle Jahn, 28, eat at Hickory Park in Ames. (Andrew Langager/Special to Juice)
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Duff Avenue and 16th Street
- Parking:
- On Site
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
- Cuisine:
- Desserts, Barbecue, and American
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Reservations accepted only for parties of eight or more for weekdays between 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- Dress Code:
- Anything Goes
- Alcohol:
- Beer and Wine
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic, Bustling, and Theme
- Live Music:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Moderate
- Features:
- Kids Menu, Online Menu, and Takeout/Carryout
- Average Drink Price:
- $3-$5
- Worth Noting:
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Insider tip: Go on your birthday. Not only will you get a free sundae, but the wait staff will sing the restaurant's famed birthday song to you.
Food specialties: Barbecue. All meat smoked on the premises.
- Payment Methods:
- Checks Accepted, Major Credit Cards, and Cash
- Capacity:
- 400
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"Hickory Park - Been There Done That..."
By mythoughts from Des Moines, August 27, 2009
I have heard for years about Hickory Park in Ames. So I thought I should try it for lunch... after waiting for close to an hour to be seated... a...
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"Lots of food for the money! "
By MegF from West Des Moines , June 29, 2009
I went to college in Ames and Hickory Park is sort of like a rite of passage. Its a perfect place for college students because you can get a huge m...
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"More hype than substance"
By Nomnomnom from West Des Moines, June 1, 2009
Hickory park is only the best BBQ you'll ever eat if you never eat BBQ. Their ribs are tough and none of their food tastes truely smoked. Its kind ...
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