Fred's Hickory Inn

4.2 (391)

$30 and under

American

1502 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

Fred's Hickory Inn has been a Bentonville staple since 1970 when Fred first opened the doors. Offering an extensive menu hand crafted to provide a unique experience while staying true to Fred's vision over 45 years ago this ozark jewel is a must visit. Whether you're stopping by for a dinner of smoked meats and fine wines, or simply an after work cocktail and something sweet on our cabin front patio after a long day we've got what you're looking for. Freshly renovated atmosphere, slowly crafted entrees, experience driven service.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Italian
Hours of operation
Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Wed 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://tableatthehickoryinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering - from Pickup to Full Service with Staff Pickup: We have your order ready and will help load it in your vehicle. Drop Off: We will deliver it to your site in disposable pans. Delivery with Setup: We deliver it to you and set up with our stainless steel chaffers, serving pieces and serving utensils. We return later to pick up chaffers and utensils. Full Service with Staff: We deliver, setup with stainless steel chaffers, serving pieces and utensils, plus provide staff to serve and clean up.
Private party facilities
Stress free events at Fred’s Event Hall - “Miss Lou’s Room” Rehearsal Dinners | Wedding Receptions | Small Wedding & Reception Combinations | Wedding Showers | Corporate Events | Birthday and Holiday parties | and much more! -Seating for up to 120 guests -Plated and served or family style buffet meals -Wine and beer garden -Appetizer and dessert buffets -Service staff -Event planner to assist with decor, deliveries and personalized setup -No need to rent anything - Fred’s provides furniture, full place settings, microphone, tv and more.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1502 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Neighborhood
Rogers
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00
jumbo mushrooms, crab meat, blue cheese, mozzarella, breadcrumbs, fresh herbs
Fred's Smokehouse Sampler$16.00
Fred's smoked signature trio: sliced sirloin, smoked pork loin & house-made andouille sausage
Spinach & Artichoke Dip$14.00
house-made and served with tortilla chips
Signature Ribs$16.00
slow smoked seven hours over our aged hickory half rack
Andouille Sausage & Cheese Board$16.00
house-made andouille sausage & a selection of ozark cheese
Lou's Famous Meatballs$9.00
Pulvirenti family recipe. Meatballs (2) and marinara with freshly grated parmesan and crostini

Salads & Soup

choice of house-made dressing: creamy parmesan, blue cheese, ranch, honey mustard, balsamic

Grilled Chicken & Artichoke$13.00
chicken breast, jumbo artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, onion and avocado
Smokehouse$13.00
pork loin and sirloin, cherry tomatoes, colby blend, avocado, onion
Iceberg Wedge$8.00
crostini, bacon, blue cheese crumbles

Sandwiches

choose one signature side premium sides additional

Wrap$14.00
Lettuce, tomato, creamy parmesan, colby blend, spinach herb wrap. Choose: smoked sirloin, smoked pork, or grilled chicken
Smoked Sirloin or Pork$13.00
sliced smoked sirloin or pork loin, Fred's signature bbq sauce, potato bun
French Dip$14.00
sliced smoked sirloin with sautéed mushrooms, swiss cheese, au jus, hoagie
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.00
grilled chicken, bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, onion, potato bun
Meatball Sandwich$13.00
Lou's meatballs and marinara, mozzarella, hoagie
B.L.A.T.$12.00
bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, mayo, wheat berry bread

Build Your Own Burger

choose one signature side, premium sides additional

Fred's Signature Burger$9.00
1/3lb, onion, lettuce, tomato, potato bun. Add ons: bbq sauce, buffalo sauce, creamy parmesan, blue cheese, ranch $0.50; sharp white cheddar, cheddar, blue cheese crumbles, smoked gouda, pepper jack, swiss, bacon, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, coleslaw, avocado $1, sliced pork, sliced sirloin $2; extra patty $4

Specialty Burgers

Stacy Burger$13.00
8oz burger with coleslaw and no bun
Low cal$10.00
5.5oz burger, no bun, tomato and cottage cheese

Pasta

served with salad

Lou's Spaghetti$12.00
Pulvirenti family secret recipe. Choose from: bolognese, marinara, or marinara with meatballs
Basil Chicken$13.00
mushrooms, diced tomatoes, pesto, bacon and parmesan

Smokehouse

choose one signature side, premium sides additional

Rib Ends$13.00
slowly simmered in Johnny Mac's bbq sauce
Sliced Pork Loin$13.00
hickory smoked, thinly sliced
Sliced Sirloin$13.00
hickory smoked, thinly sliced
Smoked Sirloin Steak
Fred's alternative to prime rib, hickory smoked not grilled. Served with au jus & creamy horseradish
- 9oz$22.00
Signature Ribs
slow smoked seven hours over our aged hickory
- Half Rack$19.00
- Full Rack$28.00
Half Chicken$14.00
slow hickory smoked for at least five hours
Taste of Fred's$24.00
2 ribs, 3oz smoked sirloin, 3oz smoked pork loin, 3oz house made andouille sausage

Grill

choose one signature side, premium sides additional

Chicken Breast$12.00
Salmon$18.00

Signature Sides

Skillet Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Sautéed Mushrooms
Baked Beans
Coleslaw
Sautéed Spinach
Chips & Creamy Parmesan

Premium Sides

Macaroni & Cheese$4.00
Creamed Spinach$4.00
Small Salad$4.00
Rib (1)$4.00
Meatball (1)$4.00
Lou's Spaghetti$6.00
Spaghetti Parmesan$6.00

Reviews

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4.2

(391)

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

391 Reviews

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Disappointed
Oklahoma1 review
1.0
Dined on August 7, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Seated in bar not restaurant even with a reservation. Service was terrible, ribs and spinach were so salty they were inedible and had to send them back. Never received our wine and had to ask several times for things. The only bright spot was the singer Candy Lee on the Patio.
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KevinA
Kansas City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 6, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a very nice visit here. Had reservations for a bit later but arrived early for happy hour. Food was good and staff friendly. Would go back!
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Todd
Fayetteville1 review
1.0
Dined on July 28, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We ordered steaks. Our medium rare steak came out medium, our medium well steak came out medium rare, and our medium steak came out well done. They were all extremely charred on the outside (like scraping the grill and eating it). The char was the only flavor we could taste. Our table of 4 ticket was over $200... We could have had better steaks anywhere else. We will not be back...
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BarrettC
Los Angeles4 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 23, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We made a reservation. Hoping for a quiet table in the main dining room we were sat in the bar area, the table closest to the bar. Our server was great but the bartender was extremely loud and at times obnoxious. It felt like he wanted to be on stage and have everyone notice him. His singing throughout the night was loud and distracting, his conversations with servers was loud and at times inappropriate. Lots of clanging dishes and glasses. Generally he just seemed to be very unaware of himself and wanted it to be about him instead of the guests that were dining. My parents were in town visiting from Chicago, and overall our experience was good but the bartender took a lot away from what could have been a great experience. We would come back again but will not sit in the bar area or even close by when he is on duty.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC1 review
1.0
Dined on July 23, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The waitress was nice but could tell she wasn’t properly trained. We waited 7-10 min before she came over to take a drink order. Then we waited for over 40 min from the time we ordered our food until we received it. Poor service. Spoke with the manager and she was defensive and rude. No accommodations or simple apology for the problems. “I’m sorry” goes a long way- but that was too much to say apparently! Food was some of the worst I’ve had in a long time. One got the fillet- spinach was soaked in salt water/brine type. Mushrooms were past expiration. Two of us got the Fred’s sampler- and the sausage was extremely dry and looked to have been cooked at 2pm (it was 7:15pm). The prime rib was inedible and center was cold. Sad part is that this place has great history and uniqueness and used to be so much better. Management is 100% the reason for the problems with wait staff. Unprofessional open public displays of affection btwn management and bar staff were also seen. No leadership whatsoever and everything from food to staff to leadership and customer service are affected by it.
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GeorgiaS
Kansas City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 21, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First our waiter was wonderful. He was helpful, courteous, and well-spoken. We were impressed by him. Secondly, we ordered the platter that had four types of meat on it. Being Kansas City natives, we classify ourselves as BBQ snobs. The pork was good, but not great. My husband liked the sausage, but I didn't try it. We both LOVED the sirloin, but the ribs were the show stopper! Believe me when I say that we have fabulous ribs in Kansas City and the ribs here were just as top notch, if not better. We were there to celebrate. my husband's birthday, so he received a free piece of cheesecake. We thought it would be the usual restaurant dessert. We were wrong. This cheesecake tasted and looked like it was homemade right there at the restaurant. It was delicious. Reminded me of the cheesecake my grandmother made. In all, this is the place to go if you are hankering for BBQ in Bentonville.
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elainew
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 12, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best ribs ever. Really good mushrooms too.
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LowellG
Seattle2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 6, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We really enjoyed the evening. Always a good meal.
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MattG
Fayetteville1 review
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday for my wife. Great cheesecake as added. Our first time was out-standing with the service, food and atmosphere. Just moved from NC and will definitely be coming back and sit outside when the weather cools down. Thank you all
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FrequentVisitorToNYC Gold
Chicago53 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outdoors in the patio. Nice shade from the tall trees. Tables nicely spaced. Very comfortable. Service was delightful. Artichoke cheese dip was excellent. Smoked sirloin was amazing — will order it again! Salads very fresh. We had our dog with us outside. Very welcoming. First time there; will go back. Indoors looked cozy but we did not explore that.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Barbecue, Italian
Hours of operation
Sat 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Lunch Wed 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Website
https://tableatthehickoryinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Catering - from Pickup to Full Service with Staff Pickup: We have your order ready and will help load it in your vehicle. Drop Off: We will deliver it to your site in disposable pans. Delivery with Setup: We deliver it to you and set up with our stainless steel chaffers, serving pieces and serving utensils. We return later to pick up chaffers and utensils. Full Service with Staff: We deliver, setup with stainless steel chaffers, serving pieces and utensils, plus provide staff to serve and clean up.
Private party facilities
Stress free events at Fred’s Event Hall - “Miss Lou’s Room” Rehearsal Dinners | Wedding Receptions | Small Wedding & Reception Combinations | Wedding Showers | Corporate Events | Birthday and Holiday parties | and much more! -Seating for up to 120 guests -Plated and served or family style buffet meals -Wine and beer garden -Appetizer and dessert buffets -Service staff -Event planner to assist with decor, deliveries and personalized setup -No need to rent anything - Fred’s provides furniture, full place settings, microphone, tv and more.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
1502 N Walton Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Neighborhood
Rogers
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Delivery, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout

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Fred's Hickory Inn

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Appetizers

Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms$14.00

Fred's Smokehouse Sampler$16.00

Spinach & Artichoke Dip$14.00

Signature Ribs$16.00

Andouille Sausage & Cheese Board$16.00

Lou's Famous Meatballs$9.00

Salads & Soup

Grilled Chicken & Artichoke$13.00

Smokehouse$13.00

Iceberg Wedge$8.00

Sandwiches

Wrap$14.00

Smoked Sirloin or Pork$13.00

French Dip$14.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$14.00

Meatball Sandwich$13.00

B.L.A.T.$12.00

Build Your Own Burger

Fred's Signature Burger$9.00

Specialty Burgers

Stacy Burger$13.00

Low cal$10.00

Pasta

Lou's Spaghetti$12.00

Basil Chicken$13.00

Smokehouse

Rib Ends$13.00

Sliced Pork Loin$13.00

Sliced Sirloin$13.00

Smoked Sirloin Steak

Signature Ribs

Half Chicken$14.00

Taste of Fred's$24.00

Grill

Chicken Breast$12.00

Salmon$18.00

Signature Sides

Skillet Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetables

Sautéed Mushrooms

Baked Beans

Coleslaw

Sautéed Spinach

Chips & Creamy Parmesan

Premium Sides

Macaroni & Cheese$4.00

Creamed Spinach$4.00

Small Salad$4.00

Rib (1)$4.00

Meatball (1)$4.00

Lou's Spaghetti$6.00

Spaghetti Parmesan$6.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable