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The saga of Freds continues...Its been nearly four years since this legendary Bentonville supper club was temporarily shuttered by a fire. Upon reopen…
Bass4food
Fred’s Hickory Inn
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First time dining experience was ok. Atmosphere was nice. Menu was ok. Rib dinner was disappointing. The ribs were smoked well and were advertised as …
Steve
Fred’s Hickory Inn
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I love Fred's Hickory Inn. It's part of growing up in Northwest Arkansas. From the moment you are greeted by the guy holding open the front door until…
Shelly Little
Fred’s Hickory Inn
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Fred's Hickory Inn is open for Casual Dining. Fred's Hickory Inn serves BBQ, Italian and Steak dishes. Incorrect or missing information? Make a report, or claim the restaurant if you own it!Details
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9 Reviews on “Fred’s Hickory Inn”
The saga of Freds continues…Its been nearly four years since this legendary Bentonville supper club was temporarily shuttered by a fire. Upon reopening things just werent the same, not by a long shot. The rebuilding of the structure was fine but the food and staff barely resembled the old Freds. Finally things have begun to seriously turn around. I would urge anyone that wrote Freds off as a lost cause to give them another look. On a recent Friday night visit we were greeted warmly and quickly seated. It was immediately obvious that our server was the kind of pro Freds used to regularly employ. I usually dont mention names, even when the service is great, but Casey was quite possibly the best server weve had in Northwest Arkansas, and weve had some very good service locally. His knowledge of the menu, both food and drink, was impressive. Further he had extensive knowledge of Freds history and an obvious passion for his profession. Freds is unique in that its calling card is smoked meats, especially ribs, combined with a relaxed fine dining atmosphere. In recent times this was one of the areas where Freds struggled; not anymore. The house-made sausage, pork and beef made for a terrific appetizer, The Freds Sampler. The Steak Salad was elevated to outstanding by the perfectly seasoned and grilled steak and wonderful house-made dressings. The Smoked Chicken with an accompanying Rib were off the charts, like Id been transported to Freds circa 1971. The Cheesecake was a fitting end to an exceptional dining experience that I hope to soon repeat.
First time dining experience was ok. Atmosphere was nice. Menu was ok. Rib dinner was disappointing. The ribs were smoked well and were advertised as smoked for 7 hours but we’re not very tender. The Cole slaw and baked beans were not very good that were sides that came with it. The salad that my date ordered was good and plentiful. The menu prices are on the higher side. Overall I have to give it a high C.