Hickory Sticks BBQ

The food was nothing great
I feel like it had small portions for the price
And the young girls at the front where not very pleasant and just sitting around.
Was surprised to hear that they don’t have any specials for take out orders… I probably won’t ever come back just cause the food was just not what I would want.

I can really only say it is ok. Nothing Earth shattering. I have been here 3 times, all because I have a friend that insists on going here. The food is ok. Sometimes the flavors are on point, sometime they miss the boat entirely. They do give you a fair amount of food for the price. The service is variable, sometimes good sometimes lackluster, but I guess such is the norm for most restaurants nowadays. My only suggestion is that that you ask to NOT sit in the back near the server area where they get drinks and stuff because the staff is always back there carrying on. I dont mind them talking and laughing, but sometimes you can hear them remarking about patrons and that is not cool. I dont want to hear them complaining about this person or that person because really, we all have our days where we want to smack the crap out of a patient/​customer/​staff, but most people can control their mouths, and if not that, at least control the volume of your whining.

I’ve been a few times before w/​my girlfriend it’s near my house it’s quiet and the food is acceptable. Went today for lunch everything was status quo, efficient service, quiet etc, etc. all seemed well until I bit into a bone the size of my thumb knuckle. I understand things go wrong but much to my chagrin no manager visited to offer an apology and my sandwich was still on my check. Mistakes happen just apologize and seem remorseful. Won’t be going back.

First time I’ve eaten there and most probably the last. I tried the two meat combo because I love ribs. I got the St. Louis style and the baby backs. The baby backs were dry, not fall off the bone like they should be. The St. Louis ribs were very good as long as you keep them dry. The house bbq sauce is nothing to write home about. The fries were delicious. The corn cake, not so much. I took one bite, that’s all I could manage. It tasted like it was either fried in old stale grease or straight crisco. It had a bad taste. Needless to say I was very disappointed with my choice of bbq restaurant this day. There were very few patrons in the place and it was dinner time. Guess that says something.

A haiku for you:
Eat ribs on Monday
Full rack cheaper than half rack
Collard greens and beans

I found this place via Unilocal,I didn’t even know it existed until then. The first time I came here was for take out and I got the beef brisket platter with Mac and cheese. I have to say it was pretty good. The meat was cooked well tender and juicy with a good mix of fat. I’m not a huge fan of their sauce, but that’s just a personal choice. The latest time I came here I got the beef brisket sandwich with Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese is good not great. The sandwich was good but again not great, they say their meat is smoked for 14 hours but it feels like the meat is missing some of that smokiness flavor to it. Also had the pulled pork salad. The guac and mango in the salad were fresh and really good. They complimented the meat well, which again tender and juicy but still missing that final kick to really make it great. They have beer specials during sporting events and always have 3 draft beers for $ 1.89, not bad. The day i went to get take out, their service was good, but not much energy behind it either. Felt like they seemed kinda blah, but then again I only dealt with the two girls at the front. When I was there for dine in service it was a different story. Angie was great! She not only got the drink order with a quickness but she had the drinks themselves at our table within minutes of having sat down. The food was brought promptly and with a smile. When bringing the food Angie also made sure that we had no complaints before leaving, which I loved. A lot of people just drop the food and run, not accounting for the fact that you many need something else. The refills were taken care of in a very reasonable amount of time. I just can’t say enough about the service. Which is basically the reason for the fourth star, because the food is a solid three but I can’t help but reward good service.

We eat at Hickory sticks weekly since mid summer. It seems that our first experience was the best and things are slowly going down hill. Hickory sticks will never be known for their great service, they seat you, take your order and deliver food, drink and water refills are rare and if offered its when they clear true table. Very seldom does anyone come back and check on your meal once it has been served. Waitstaff doesn’t help each other, waitress walks by glances at empty glasses and just keeps going.
Last night we ordered the hog heaven slaw on the side with sweet Potato fries also order Po boy deluxe with onion rings. Hog heaven came with slaw on it, Po deluxe had no avocado as noted in menu and served many times before and side of onion rings was 4 small rings usually 6 – 8 rings some very large but not this time. The pork on the Po boy was over cooked, dry and hard in places. We were really disappointed, manager fixed the hog heaven and provided more onion rings but nothing regarding the avocado or dry meat. Great that the manager tried to fix the mistakes but did it really need to occur in the first place? Wait staff socialize at a booth towards the rear of the restaurant and it seems more important than the customers.
So maybe it’s time to take a break from hickory sticks for us

Another mediocre chain in Western Broward County. I came out this way to meet a business associate for a working lunch at what he called a «pretty good bbq place.» Meh. That’s about it.
Upon arrival, I was greeted by a hostess that looked about 12 years old and was reclining on the podium counter. No big deal. She pretty much just looked at me, «one?» was the only words out of her mouth. I told her I was waiting for a friend, and so I went back outside. Once he got there, a different hostess seated us in the nearly empty dining room. Normally, I wouldn’t care that noone else was there, but I think its a good inidicator… just sayin’.
We sat down, got the typical 4 page menu with a separate «lunch special» menu, none of which looked amazingly special. Our server was nice, but didn’t have much personality… I felt like I was in the movie, «Waiting», but with less enthusiasm… at least fake it… c’mon man!
I ordered the smoked pork tacos and my friend the sliced brisket.
The food came out pretty quickly. I ordered my tacos without the pico de gallo, so when they came, they consisted of miiiillldly smoked pork, shredded cabbage, and store-​bought flour tortilla… oh, and there was a small side of jarred salsa. Thank goodness too, because otherwise, there was NO flavor to these things. Even with the salsa, I doused it in hot sauce to try and get SOMETHING going. My side was the coleslaw which was ok, but also seemed like it came out of a tub somewhere.
My friend’s brisket looked juicy and he said it was good, but I didn’t try it.
Bottom line, there are A MILLION other, better places to go eat in Broward no matter where you are. This one was just a disappointment.

The restaurant was nearly empty on a Friday around 7. I really didn’t understand why. I watched the front for the few minutes it took to get my food and saw several people picking up their take orders. After I got my order, the house special, I totally understood why. The food was great. Would definitely be back.

So I come here normally and this time when I order my food it comes with hair in it. I spoke to the owner who didn’t even believe it was in the food. Until I had to pick it up with my fork and show him, he didn’t even apologize he said ‘ill take it off your check” and didn’t even come back to the table after that, lack of management and it’s a wonder the place isn’t shut down from health concerns.

I got takeout of a sliced pork sandwich with sweet potato fries and added a side of corn and baked beans, which I should have skipped out on. The corn tasted just like some corn popped out of a can and then warmed up, no butter, seasoning or anything of that nature. The beans? Horrible. DRENCHED in sauce and unbelievably undercooked. The pork was a few steps above average, but enough to satisfy my ongoing bbq craving. I would probably give this place another shot though, mainly for its convenience of location.

What a shame, great location, but the food is not that good.
Our order came to the table, very fast… makes me think it
was prepared
Waste of time and money

Finally decided to give Hickory Sticks a try. I had blackened salmon with two sides. I chose green beans on the recommendation of our waitress, and a baked potato. The salmon was very nice, the green beans were good but the potato was weird, as if it had been sitting in the warmer too long.
Hubby had a pulled pork platter. He described the pulled pork as alright. I tried it, and I concur. My son’s fries looked ‘double dropped’, very oily and overcooked.
Our server Brandi was very good, very attentive and personable. She made our meal enjoyable.
In conclusion our lunch was okay. Probably won’t return. Might come back and try the baby back ribs my fellow Unilocalers mention.

We found excellent ambiance.
Had brisket Poboy. You can tell it’s done right when it doesn’t need any of their (wide variety of BTW) sauces they have. Ribs good, tad fatty but not bad. Onion rings good. Wings up to par. After reading some past reviews I was skeptical about the service, but it was lightning fast. Lea our server was very knowledgeable about all their food and drinks and checked on us regularly. All in all very nice experience. We will be going back.

They delusion-​ally call themselves the best BBQ, touting an award that’s won by any BBQ that dares to open their doors. As if we don’t know that?
The food is so inconsistent that I hesitate to rate them. in 3 visits, it was good once, inedible another and very bland the 3^rd. I tend to avoid restaurants that can’t make consistent food. I need a better than 30% chance of getting my money’s worth.
I’ve had baked beans 3 times and every time they were totally different. If you don’t have recipes that can be duplicated precisely, you’re not a real restaurant

Had lunch there. The bbq is authentic, a nice change from most of what we have had in south Florida. The staff was friendly and courteous. I had the Hog Heaven sandwich. It was too much to finish in one sitting (darn – had to take it home for dinner…) :)
The prices were reasonable. Definitely worth another visit.

All I can say is «yummy», mmmh good. Love the apps, love the smoked brisket and as a sauce queen… I tried them all. Please plan to eat unhealthy & get the fried coconut ice cream for dessert!
* remember my stars are based on the category. Soo if you like bbq/​comfort food this place holds it own.

Stopped at Hickory Sticks today for lunch for the first time. What a great lunch menu! There is a really good selection of platters and sandwiches priced $ 6.99 to $ 7.99.
I had the brisket sandwich and salad for $ 6.99. It was delicious and a great portion size! I wish I worked nearby so I could enjoy lunch here all the time.

Just had dinner at this place for the first time though I have been in the area for just over a year. WOW!!! This BBQ/​Tex Mex joint nails it! My meal and food were so good I felt compelled to put this review up immediately and I rarely if ever do that with my posts on here.
Let’s get started.
The food was definitely fresh and definitely home made. That speaks volumes, especially for BBQ in South Florida.
I started it off with their potato skins topped with their pulled pork. Woah these were awesome. In fact, these are not your freezer potato skins either. These were very large, plentifully filled with all the deliciousness that should go into skins and their home made pulled pork on top with their own unique bbq sauce was awesome. I was very impressed.
I ordered the baby back ribs platter, my fiancé’ ordered the Baja chicken. Both meats were cooked to perfection. The bbq baby rack ribs here were EXCELLENT! The best actually I feel I have had in about a six year time period living in the South Florida area.
The ribs were fall off the bone and the pink ring on them bad boys was definitely there. You know your ribs are cooked to perfection when you see this. This type of bbq perfection is rarely if ever seen here in South Florida, so kudos to Hickory Sticks for getting to that level.
The Baja chicken that my fiancé’ got was great as well. Grilled to juicy perfection and a nice size portion to atop their home made yellow rice with this delicious spicy tex mex type of sauce on the chicken, really nicely done. The black beans were definitely home made as well, and I thought were excellently prepared.
Speaking of sides, the sides I got for my BBQ baby back ribs were the corn cake and the bbq baked beans. Both sides you can’t miss. In fact, the bbq baked beans were awesome with a hint of smoke, sweet, and spice which made it a very tasty side for beans, they were definitely done right in my opinion and again home made.
The corn cake was really good too, a bit maybe undercooked but it was really delicious still. There was a hint of sweet after the first few bites, and definitely unique, I have not had something like that in South FL.
I had only their sweet tea which tasted too good to be a brand, so that was another huge plus. Great BBQ with awesome sweet tea, what a treat. There was definitely a full bar and they claim to make their own/​have their own version of moon shine. They had plenty of drink specials as well and a good selection of beers.
I felt like the food was priced just right for it being in South FL, but what you get was definitely worth the price in then some.
Hickory Sticks is location is somewhat disappointing being that it is just before university off of Sunrise Blvd. tucked away in this little strip mall. However, if you are approaching University from the West on Sunrise, it is just before University.
I highly recommend this place, and their BBQ and food was awesome. I hope to come back here soon and try some other items on their menu as I am sure they are really good too. Definitely come check this place out for your BBQ/​Tex Mex hankering, this place is a gem of a BBQ/​Tex Mex place I feel like in the Plantation, FL. area. I just can’t believe I waited so long.

Ducked in with Dennis from Universal Electrical Services to talk smartphone apps and digital and social media marketing and it was a fine time, here’s why:
* I had never been and I love trying new joints!
* AWESOME Mahi smoked fish dip, chunky and robust! $ 7.95
* Excellent Service!
I enjoyed a Brisket Wrap (see photo) for $ 6.95 and it was quite tasty and filling, with collard greens on the side. The collard greens had some sort of sweet taste to it that didn’t sit well with me.
$ 2.39 for a large lemonade is too much to charge especially when it was a powdered product, in my opinion. Even though they hammered us with free refills. Add a bunch of FRESH lemons and my opinion changes. BAM!
The décor is a mix and match hodge podge of confused and not very comfortable stuff, but that is forgivable.
Cabeza OUT!