"As for the appetizers, I ordered the charcuterie board, which consisted of basic domestic meats and cheeses. I noticed that two of the cheeses were actually the same type, just cut in different ways. I had to ask for bread, as the board only included four crackers. The seasonal fruit offered was just grapes, which was quite far from the $30 worth of food I had anticipated.
The standout part of my meal was the steak on the Bistro Steak Salad, which was perfectly seasoned and cooked. However, the salad itself was just a bed of mixed greens with no dressing, blue cheese crumbles, onion crisps, or tomatoes.
Our server was young and seemed inexperienced, and with the Georgia Bulldogs game on, I can't help but hope that was the cause of the poor service. We had to proactively request drink refills and address any issues with our meals, as our server appeared more focused on the game than on our table. If she wanted to watch the game that badly while at work, she should have considered a position at the sports bar just a few doors down.
While some in my party were satisfied with their meals, nobody had anything positive to say about the service. Given that this dinner was meant to be our annual holiday gathering, I was truly disappointed that Hickory Flat Kitchen failed to meet expectations. I won’t be returning or recommending this place to others."
