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Best Barbecue Restaurants in Hickory, North Carolina

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Honouring the top spots in Hickory.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Hickory, North Carolina, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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73.8
#1

Hickory North Carolina

Cranford Brother's Barbecue

For a relaxed meal, Cranford Brother's Barbecue is one table worth exploring.

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73.3
#2

Hickory North Carolina

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

For your next night out, Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q is a local option.

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63.4
#3

Hickory North Carolina

Hannahs BBQ South

For dinner with friends, Hannahs BBQ South is a local option.

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Top Places in Hickory

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#1

Cranford Brother's Barbecue

Hickory, North Carolina

1
73.8
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#2

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

Hickory, North Carolina

1
73.3
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#3

Hannahs BBQ South

Hickory, North Carolina

1
63.4
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#4

BBQ Pit

Hickory, North Carolina

1
62.5
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#5

West End BBQ

Hickory, North Carolina

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56.1
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#1

Cranford Brother's Barbecue

Hickory, North Carolina

73.8
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#2

Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q

Hickory, North Carolina

73.3
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#3

BBQ Pit

Hickory, North Carolina

62.5
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