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Hickory Park Restaurant is located in Iowa. This American restaurant is known for its barbecue.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Battle's is better. (plus, they do baby back and not spare ribs. which is cheating, even if it's ubiquitous in Iowa).
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The history alone makes Hickory Park amazing...I lived in Ames for a few years as a little girl--we always ate at Hickory Park for special occasions (this was when it was in the old building--low...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Up 1 Star after dinner here last week with Gayle, my son, and my parents.We came in on a Tuesday and Hickory Park was still busy! We were seated promptly and got a nice big middle booth. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmm pork ribs
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time my dad comes to visit, the first thing he asks is if we can go to "that bbq place." I think the homestyle food selection, generous portions, and cheap prices (not to mention the sundae...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about Hickory Park. It seems to be the place that everyone takes their parents because the portions are huge, the wait is short, and the prices are decent.Hickory Park is good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly never could figure out in my 5 years in Ames why people are always going gaga over Hickory Park. Sure it's a ridiculously large restaurant with a ridiculously large sundae menu, but every...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a bunch. Good if what you are looking for is cheap and reliable. Which for Ames is hard to come by. Sandwiches are good, but the meat on the beef ribs is slightly drier than the bones they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O yum. I had the pork bbq sandwich. It was some of the best pork of my life, but I'm from Seattle, so what do I know? The sundaes are so cute and good and it was hard to choose just one but I went...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Get a saucy southerner and a sundae and you'll be happy. The fried appetizers are also better than usual. This place is good, fast, and cheap.Don't go to Hickory Park if there's a big football game...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
With Ames being completely out of the way of most good bbq in Iowa, Hickory Park seems to fit the bill if you are not wanting to drive down to Des Moines. The restaurant is a mix of soda fountain...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ribs, bbq chicken, and saucy southerner are the best! Wide selection of desserts.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, know what to expect. You will be packed in like sardines, you will probably have to wait for a table. But they move people in and out of here very rapidly. Know what to order. The ribs:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I worked here in college and eaten here for years. Their food is decent and the prices are reasonable. It is not what I would call great BBQ. If you are in Ames and want quality BBQ check out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Since the previous reviews have been pretty much limited to love and hate, I thought I'd give my relatively middle-of-the-road view.Hickory Park is widely hyped as "the place" to eat in Ames. At one...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Long lines. Mediocre BBQ. Over-hyped. Nothing Special.Some idiot in 1878 started a rumor that Hickory Park was THE place to eat in Ames, and for some unholy reason this rumor still has traction....
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If you enjoy feeling like you're dining in a giant trough, this is the place for you. One star because once Harrison Ford was duped into eating here on his way through town, and Indiana Jones IS...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place isn't that good. It's just OK. But in a city that lacks in restaurants this is one of the few places to go, so everybody does. I don't know why everybody thinks it is so great. I guess...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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If you head up to Ames and dine at Hickory Park, you won't be going home hungry. If you get a dinner, you will get generous sized portions on a large plate. If you have a sweet tooth, you can order right off...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hickory Park is an Ames institution, if you're visiting from out of town you absolutely have to stop here. I'm not actually a huge fan of the food (bbq-style isn't my fave), but the ribs (and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great BBQ, not as good as Battle's BBQ but it still rocks. The mash potatoes are fantastic as well as the cheese balls. I recommend the smoked ham sandwich or the saucy southerner. They also have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is pretty good. They acually have a great grilled cheese sandwich, and good pulled meat sandwiches. The ice cream selection is aweome- many time we would just go in for an ice cream...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is usually always busy so be prepared to wait, however, the wait is usually never too long since the restaurant is huge. A great place to dine out as a couple or with a large group. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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We walked in the door with 11 people for my Grandmothers 96th Birthday. We were seated right away, Very fast and friendly service. It was a wonderful experience. Thanks
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although it is a bit of a food factory in its current location, it still can't be beat. My desert of choice is the merry-go-round with mint ice cream, fudge and animal crackers.
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST ribs ever! I miss this place!
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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Great food at a reasonable price. Wait staff caters to children making their experience more enjoyable. It does get loud depending on the time of day you go. Always busy, but I have never waited more than 15...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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worth the drive. allways busy. great bbq. been to texas and kc and all thru the south cant beat this bbq
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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Hickory Park is the hotspot in Ames when it comes to BBQ! Wether its beef, chicken or pork, you're sure to find a taste that meets your expectations. The unique atmosphere is fun and lively and the se...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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Hickory Park has been a family favorite of our for years. We especially enjoy going there for birthdays as they offer a free birthday dessert and sing to your.....our kids enjoy that! The food is always good...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2005
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Great food (bbq, sandwiches, large dinner platters, big helpings). Lots of selection. Cheap prices (sandwiches and fries are about $5). Great dessert menu (many kinds of shakes, malts, splits and other ice...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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Hickory Park is frequented by someone in our family atleast 2-3 times a month even though it is a one half hour drive. Hickory Park has excellent servers that are very knowledgeable. They are kind and curteous...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Hickory Park has been a favorite in our family for years. Their food is awesome......ok......the BEST!! Affordable too!! Everything on their menu is great. They have a Hickory Sauce that they ad to some of...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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For unknowable reasons, everyone seems to flock to Hickory Park. I have yet to see this restaurant not-crowded-to-overflowing and on busy weekends, you can expect a wait of an hour or more to get a ta...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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