This is a typical Hickory Tavern Sports-themed bar/tavern/restaurant.
Due to the location, they initially had a tough time getting a reliable crew for lunch. We eat lunch late, usually around 1 to 2 pm . And by then most of the peppy staff was gone leaving us with a skeleton crew. Only problems were the skeletons would go into the closet (kitchen) and not surface back for some time. Once they switched waiters on me and the bill got written up by a 2nd waitress.
Even during dinner the service can be a coin-toss, or a roll-of-the-dice (depending which method you prefer).
In recent months they seem to have found a reliable crew although I have not gone back for my late lunches - only dinner (since this is their more reliable hours).
PROS:
Honest to a fault. I lost my credit card there twice and the waitress made sure she kept it stored for me until I returned days later.
Service can be quick IF you steer away from the evening 4-8 special and arrive early for lunch during peak staff
CONS
I went one Thursday night for their one price Oyster Special. They did not have 1 dozen oysters that were not spoiled. The first 12 stunk so bad with that "sour/spoled" smell everyone at the table could tell they were spoiled (except the waitress) .
She brought out another 12, same thing. Apparently the entire case was bad and we told her she has to stop bringing out oysters from the same case as people will get sick.
I finally switched to steamed shrimp to be safe.
I've eaten oysters, clams, etc since I was 7 years old and you have to really be careful at this Hickory Tavern as many of the young waitresses - - while they try hard -- are ignorant about what good oyster should or should not smell like.
Bottomline: You're probably okay if you stick to chicken wings. Make sure your life insurance is up to date if you eat their raw shellfish!