Hickory Park Restaurant

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1404 S Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
+1 (515) 232-8940
https://hickoryparkbbq.com
In May 1970, a young man discovering his future took a chance with a closed down barbecue restaurant near the college town of Ames, Iowa. With much ambition, a little know-how and a seating capacity of 60, the legend of Hickory Park Restaurant started. The restaurant was known for its barbecue and basic American cuisine. The restaurant became a popular place for Iowa State Cyclone fans on game day. The restaurant has grown and moved its locations for a larger facility. The restaurant also is known for its ice cream sundaes that include a wide assortment of toppings, not to mention the generous portions. The casual-dining restaurant is open year round.

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4.0767 reviews
Nancy H.
12/14/2025

Great place to eat if your Celiac! Their Gluten Free offerings were wonderful! The was variety and carful handling of their food.

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M C.
11/29/2025

The food was good -the waitress was helpful & considerate. The dessert of course was great as well. The only downfall was our wait time to get in-there were a lot of people there - which is...

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Jessica M.
7/22/2025

A barbecue joint that has been around since 1970! We dined in for lunch on a Friday at noon and we did not have have to wait for a table. The restaurant is vast with plenty of booth seating and...

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Emily S.
12/30/2025

Went here for dinner after the Iowa State graduation ceremony and this place was packed! We had a large group and they were able to accommodate us. It seems like many large groups flocked here...

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Tom S.
11/7/2025

Your grandpa's BBQ... Old, outdated but reliable. The food is very average... It lacks flavor. Seriously nothing special. It reminds me of what they would serve at a retirement facility to bring...

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