The Hickory Shack Simons Town

Honestly I thought the food would have been better as it smelled amazing when walking in but unfortunately the taste was quite disappointing. The chicken wings were hard to eat I recommend leaving them off the stick and keep the white sauce on the side. The ribs lacked flavor potentially try a different rub. Brisket was average but should have an option for lean and fatty side. Sausage was good wouldn’t change a thing. Unfortunately the worst thing was the mac and cheese! The recipe needs to change immediately I am not sure what cheese you are using but it does not taste at all. On a side note service was great very friendly staff great beer recommendations.

Visited Hickory Shack on Sunday for lunch. What a treat a Carnivore delight. We started with drinks, they have their own Craft Ciders and Craft beer. I had the Cider, a bit cloudy and not too bubbly but tasty. We then ordered our meals. One Pork Ribs, one pulled pork and one Colossal Beef Ribs. I had the pulled pork with chips and coleslaw. This was delicious and large portions, value for money. My friends had the ribs. The Colossal Beef ribs were amazingly soft and deliciously succulent as my mate gave me a taster. Definately had a food envy moment there 😋. I can highly recommend The Hickory Shack in Simonstown on the main road through the town. Pricing is good with good size portions for the hungry. They also have vegetarian options for the Non Carnivores. A great selection of drinks available with an on site brewery. Will definitely return. I rate this place 8.5 / 10

Second time visiting. Wow this place really pulled up their socks, we were happy we have them a second chance! We ordered the sharing platter for 2. The portion was glorious! We both had to skip a meal the next day! Fall off the bone, melt in your mouth deliciousness. My only two criticism would be that the live music was way too loud. Couldn’t hear the waiter or my partner. Secondly, i would suggest another waiter. There were only 2, and even though the food still arrived quick, there wasn’t time to speak with the waiter about the food or beers etc and hard to get their attention for drinks.

Amazing beer! Tried them all and were impressed. The restaurant was almost at full capacity and very busy, despite this the service was great and we had no long waits. Had the tacos which were tasty but on the small side. Would recommend this Hickory Shack.

The food is great, really unique tastes, the tasting platter give you a great combination of what they can achieve in this kitchen, it is great to see a bit of breakaway from the normal South African staples and sea food as expected in Simons Town, the smoked cheesecake is really awesome, next time I will order desert first. The beer selection is brilliant, you get a very true journey of beer with the beer taster, try the Lady R's cargo for something different and refreshing, The staff is very friendly and the service was professional, prompt and very efficient. Word of advice, safe space for the Cheesecake and O yes, their cappuccino was yummy

Had a great lunch, waiter was good, food came out quickly! We all enjoyed our meals! Highly recommend the brisket its beautiful! Very good hearty food, it you love meat! The deserts were also good! The only problem was the flies, I did suggest they burn seranolla candles to get rid of the flies! We understand flies will be anywhere, but there were too many and it was uncomfortable!

Food was great. Chef knows what he is doing. Meat is so tender. Try the beef ribs. Its tasty, It comes with a yummy salad. Chips

Honestly the most surreal restaurant experience. Our waiter Dylan was incredible. We will definitely be back - every day if we could. Food recommendations that wont disappoint: The Texan Twinkies ( Jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon with a BBQ Maple glaze, that glaze! I could drink litres of) The pulled pork tacos were also insane. We even bought some of their Chipotle Mayo to take home. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend