Hickory Lane American Bistro

A great bistro that has both indoor and sidewalk seating in a friendly area that's great for a drink after work with your friends or a relaxed meal with your better half. The menu is relatively modest in size but is carefully crafted and well executed, although the burger is a "can I have another napkin?" type experience that's a bit messy; I noticed another patron eating theirs with a knife and fork. The mac and cheese with pork appetizer was a great start to the meal. Our waiter Francis was very friendly and on top of things. Parking can be a bit of a challenge, you may to to circle the block a few times to find something but you eventually will but it's worth it.

This is one of my favorites go to places to eat. The atmosphere is quiet and in kiting for couples as well as a full family. I have eaten here for breakfast, lunch and dinner and each meal I ordered was well prepared, delicious, and healthy! This dinner entre consisted of mashed cauliflower instead of potatoes w/pan seared crusted salmon and lightly glazed brussel sprouts topped with bacon.

Great brunch and very affordable. Would recommend making a reservation, since it’s a smaller restaurant. Great grits and French toast. Would highly recommend both.

Definitely get the Mac N cheese and steak frites! The Jalapeño margarita is great as well.

This place could be above average. I went their 2 weekends ago for brunch. The food was really good except for a long wavy brown hair in my girlfriends "Kitchen Sink" menu item. The atmosphere is good, noise level is appropriate, servers are friendly... just that hair! I'm not saying hair in food doesn't happen. That's why I gave 3 stars instead of 5. I was reimbursed the cost of my coffee but not the cost of the food item that was contaminated? I understand reality and I'm sure it was an accident.... but I don't have to like it.

This is a nice little corner restaurant in the heart of the Fairmount Ave area east of the Art Museum. It has simple, yet inviting decor with nice wood tables and comfortable seating. Forget all about the snobbery though, the food was excellent. The sweet potato soup and grilled chicken salad were simply delicious and the signature Burger, good Lord! One of the best burgers I've ever had, easily and I've had lots of "gourmet" burgers. The drinks were good as well with a robust wine selection.

The burger was absolutely fantastic. The salad was tasty too, but the fries weren't the best. The service wasn't impressive, but it could have been just an off day for the bus boy and server. It was crowded (maybe it's better in the summer when there's outdoor seating) and a little pricey, but delicious. I'd go again.

They have limited hours. They are frequently out of things listed on both the food and drink menu. The food that they do have is only mediocre at best. We live locally and have given them multiple chances to improve, 5 times in the last year, and it hasn't changed. I honestly don't know how they are still in business since the busiest I ever see them is Sunday brunch, and that is only when the weather is nice and people can sit outside. The rest of the time when I'm out walking the dog I see no more than a couple of tables with people at them.