It's 11:45 am on a Wednesday, the gigantic parking lot is full, and every one of the over 100 tables are full! Amazing!

Great service, lots of seating (this place is HUGE), and the food came out quick! The cookie crunch shake was delicious, as well as the bacon cheeseburger and the fries .

I got a chicken strip basket with a side of French fries and Mac and cheese . Mac and cheese was 10/10. I also got a chocolate shake . We left Hickory’s Park full and happy!

Always very very busy in the evenings. Pro tip: order takeout in store, it will be ready to go super quick. Way cool if the wait to get a table is 45+ minutes

Quarter chicken white meat dinner platter is an awesome deal! I split it with my daughters and get one extra side dish to make it work! So good!

Hickory Park 's calling card is its delectable smoked meats , and with good reason. But equally attractive is its expansive desert menu . Filled with no fewer than 50 items. Read more

What can I say that hasn't been said? I usually get the BBQ Dinner because it has a variety of meats, but the Saucy Southerner is a great (and cheap !) option all around.

Best restaurant in the area. We always share the combination dinner or a sampler- perfectly enough for two people!

I've heard Hickory Park called the best bbq "ever" by someone in town from Seattle. There's nothing on the menu that isn't delicious, but be sure to save room for dessert !

Always love coming here for birthdays. Cheeseballs are amazing and so many ice cream options :)

BARBEQUE BARBEQUE BARBEQUE literally any plate you get is going to be some of the best barbeque around.

I ordered the Hickory Park Special. The ribs were delicious with a great smoke flavor, and they weren't overdone. Coleslaw and mashed potatoes were forgettable, I wouldn't recommend them.

DADS! If you are driving across Iowa, and your wife was supposed to find a place to eat, but has instead fallen asleep....THIS IS THE PLACE!

This place is very load so shouting is a must! They shove you through this place like a bunch of cattle even though it is fast.

Soups : Monday-goulash Tuesday-Broccoli Cheese Wednesday-Cheeseburger Chowder Thursday-Chicken Tortilla Friday-Clam Chowder Saturday- Chicken Tortilla . Sunday-Chicken Dumpling

Everything is good here. I love going here to eat.

More food than 1 person could possibly eat...their desserts are.awesome

Try the Hickory Park Grinder - Amazing sausage , Colby jack cheese & healthy topping of coleslaw on toasted bun .

One the cheapest places to eat. You get a TON of food for cheap . Also one of the few places you can write a check.

I love the hot beef sandwich !! It's Amazing. I would say this is one of my most favorite places to eat. <3

Best BBQ !! Great food, excelent price and big portions

Breaded chicken with cheese and bacon and fries

Lots of options on the menu and you can't go wrong. Always busy but service is great.

You are crazy not to come eat here!!! Everything is good. And their ice cream menu is massive too!!

No matter what you eat, dont forget to leave room for ice cream dessert !

Try the Garbage Burger - 1/4 lb beef patty , American & Swiss cheeses , sauerkraut , mushrooms , onions , ham , bacon

Best BBQ and Service I have ever had and the place was packed

An Ames favorite. This place is huge and always full, that should be all I need to tell you.

Order the chicken dinner 1/4 white for only 8.50, u get 2 sides as well . It's a lot of food.

The cookie crunch shake is amazing!

I'm from the south, and this is definitely not southern bbq . Cheap tasting, but more expensive than most places back at home. Not sure why there's such a fuss over this place..

quarter pound mushroom & Swiss hickory on onion bun with lots of spicy BBQ sauce + onion rings or cheese balls yumm!

The grinder sandwich is great! And who doesn't like a green river ?!

Good food for a good price.

The saucy southerner is great!

Everts thing is great, but try the grinder . Non traditional, but delicious.

Jalapeño Hickory Burger

Love the 1/4 chicken !!

I love the quarter dark meat dinner ... So much food for $5!!!!

Jenn is the best waitress here! Young, fun, and always prompt w/ drink refills! :)

Delicious smoked meats , ribs , and amazing sundaes .

The bean patty is delicious! You can substitute it in any burger .

Good enough to eat there twice in two days

'Made in China' crayons on the tables for you little ones to enjoy.

Pizza burger is a hidden gem

Order the fudge-Ana sundae if you dare!

Came back again - didn't leave my leftovers. Score!

Order the Cookie Crunch shake - it beats any shake DQ or Cold Stone can offer.

Saucey Southerner and ice cream birthday dinner

Smoked Ribs are great!