Hickory & Oak is a standout restaurant in Bowling Green, KY, offering a welcoming dining experience built around quality, comfort, and thoughtful service.
Located at 705 State St, this inviting destination brings together the best parts of a great meal: a warm atmosphere, attentive table service, and a menu designed to satisfy a wide range of tastes.
Whether guests are stopping in for brunch, lunch, dinner, or dessert, Hickory & Oak delivers a polished experience that feels both memorable and approachable. It is known for its cozy, romantic, trendy, and upmarket setting, making it an excellent choice for everything from casual meals to special occasions.
The restaurant’s offerings are especially appealing to guests looking for variety and quality. Hickory & Oak serves comfort food, small plates, and local specialties, alongside a carefully curated selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, wine, and spirits.
Guests can enjoy great beer selections, great cocktails, great coffee, a great dessert menu, and an excellent wine list, all supported by a bar on site and the convenience of a private dining room for more intimate gatherings.
With options for dine-in, takeaway, outdoor seating, and on-site services, the restaurant gives customers flexible ways to enjoy its food and atmosphere. It is also a strong choice for solo dining, lunch, dinner, and relaxed social experiences where good food and a refined setting matter.
Accessibility and convenience are also central to the Hickory & Oak experience. The restaurant includes wheelchair-accessible car parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities, helping ensure that more guests can visit comfortably and confidently.
Reservations are accepted and dinner reservations are recommended, reflecting the restaurant’s popularity and the care taken to provide a smooth experience for every party. Guests can pay easily with credit cards, debit cards, or NFC mobile payments.
With a strong 4.50-star rating based on 653 reviews, Hickory & Oak has earned a reputation for quality and consistency, making it a trusted choice for diners who want excellent food, a welcoming environment, and a restaurant experience that feels worth returning to again and again.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Celebrated my birthday here tonight & the service was outstanding. Payton took such wonderful care of us & really went the extra mile (thanks Payton for the care & positive energy). The food is absolutely to die for & could seriously rival anything in the Nashville market. My steak was perfectly cooked and the char was melt in your mouth good. The broccoli was just the right amount of spice & the Mac n cheese was mouthwateringly good. I’m so happy Bowling Green has this little gem. Cannot wait to dine here again.
Our server, Shane, was phenomenal! My fiance and I enjoyed a dinner for my birthday, and it was the best experience I could have asked for! No problems, no concerns, great energy all around! Will definitely be back and will ask for Shane again!
I can’t say enough about the quality, value, Service, Bourbon selection and unbelievable out of this world cuisine of Hickory and Oak. It’s sooooooooo good! I’ve been coming to Bowling Green once a year for the last 30 years. I stopped in this restaurant shortly after they opened years ago and I was completely impressed with my dining experience. So, of course I keep coming back after all these years and it has not changed, might even be better Big shout out to Joshua……. Thanks again
The Mrs and I enjoyed our visit to Hickory & Oak. We had a reservation, and next time, I'll have to request a booth or standard table. The Mrs is not fond of high top tables. Our server was on his game and suggested several items off the menu that was really good. We started with the skillet cornbread, it was good however just a little too sweet. I had the bourbon steak which was so good. The Mrs opted for the pork tenderloin it was cooked to perfection. We also requested a side of Brussel Sprouts. The Mrs tried the rich girl drink and she loved it. All in all it was a wonderful evening out and we really enjoyed it!!
Outstanding restaurant! Great service and great food! Our steaks were perfect! Even as leftovers they were still delicious! I tried, for the first time ever, the oysters Rockefeller, and wow were they incredible!!! I wish they weren't so pricey or I would have ordered another batch! The only so-so item for me was the bacon cornbread, because it's more of a cake than true cornbread. Otherwise, everything was marvelous!
They always have a great barstool special. My husband and I enjoyed going several times throughout the summer and most recently this past week even though it was cold outside they had heaters so we could still enjoy a meal on their patio. Drinks always great- food good. We had an issue with a very overcooked burger but they made a new one very quickly and the 2nd one was perfect. We’ve also done their chefs tables a couple of times. Thankful for this spot in BG!
The food is incredible! The most tender steak I’ve ever had (and my grandpa owned a meat packing and distributing plant!). The atmosphere was SO cool! Would love to know who built this place! BUT what really set it apart was the service - impeccable! Shane took such great care of our group as we celebrated the holidays with our company! He went above and beyond and was so knowledgeable about the menu items, flavors, and what paired best with our selections! Will definitely be back! Thanks Shane! You’re awesome!
We had been told this restaurant was not the greatest but we are so happy we tried it for ourself! The ambiance, service and food was 10/10!! I have a dairy allergy and they went above and beyond to make sure I could eat the food. My server even double checked and was so accommodating! We will definitely be coming back! The food was so yummy and the service / atmosphere was amazing!
We absolutely loved our experience at Hickory & Oak! We went tonight for NYE, which was the night we met 28 years ago. We loved everything we ate. The beer cheese and sausage dip was amazing! The 15 day dry aged NY strip to the salmon with bacon fried rice... melt in your mouth delicious. The Brussels sprouts and the mushrooms for sides were things I will crave and go back for. We didn't make it to dessert, so we'll go back to try those. Our waitress was fantastic! I was a bit cold, but we were seated next to the front entrance and we'd requested a booth that we didn't get, but it's a holiday and completely understandable. We are already planning to go again. The prices are also fantastic and the environment is so nice. I had read a few bad reviews, so I was a bit nervous. We live in Nashville and it was, hands down, the best food we've had. Amazing everything to Hickory & Oak!
It is rare to find a restaurant that exceeds expectations so well!! I can't say enough about my experience dining at Hickory and Oak. I as arrived at 7:30PM on a Thursday night and was seated immediately. The host and server were very attentive and professional. They really went above and beyond to explain menu options, make recommendations, and ensure that I had everything I needed. The food, wagyu toast and mushrooms, was absolutely delicious! The atmosphere was quiet, clean, and inviting. I would definitely return the next time I'm in the area - very well done!!
Common questions about Hickory & Oak
Hickory & Oak is located at 705 State St, Bowling Green, KY 42101, United States, Bowling Green, KY, United States.
You can reach Hickory & Oak by calling +1 270-715-9268.
Hickory & Oak has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 653 customer reviews.
Hickory & Oak features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Hickory & Oak features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Hickory & Oak features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list, Serves local specialty.
Hickory & Oak features the following popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
Hickory & Oak features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
Hickory & Oak features the following dining options: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Hickory & Oak features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
Hickory & Oak features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Hickory & Oak features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Hickory & Oak features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Hickory & Oak features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Hickory & Oak features the following children: High chairs.
Hickory & Oak features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
Hickory & Oak features the following pets: Dogs allowed outside.
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