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Hickory House

730 W Main St, Aspen, CO 81611-1622
970-925-2313
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Ranked #23 of 154 restaurants in Aspen
Price range: CAD12 - CAD12
Cuisines: American, Barbecue, Steakhouse
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, Groups, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
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Seattle, Washington
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

When I want good barbecue I go to the Hickory House. I can't say enough about the baby back ribs. The meat falls off the bone and the sauce is the best I've tasted. I've gone there for breakfast once or twice and the food is abundant and very good. Prices are good for Aspen.

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Greenwood Village, Colorado
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79 reviews 79 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

if a plate sized pancake with a couple eggs on top, along with a side of smoked ribs sounds good - this is the place. The ouevos rancheros will put you away for a while. Get a side of grits, and an order of green chili to add to your omelet. Its all good, and reasonably priced in a town... More

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Aspen
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

we eat here once a week zoo good.the ribs are the thing.this is the locals favorite for breakfast too.they also deliver.

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London
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21 reviews 21 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

The ribs were stunningly good here, with excellent value. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Over Generous portions of food here, as expected in the states! Also, the milkshakes really complimented the BBQ food.

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Toronto, Canada
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49 reviews 49 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Obviously my husband's choice. We sat at the bar and chatted with the bartender (whose name escapes me at the moment - Greg?) who was a former stand-up comic. Lots of laughs and attentive service. We ordered the onion rings a deux - ridiculously delicious and enough to feed four. Also 1 1/2 racks of ribs with the caesar salad... More

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Sittingbourne, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013 via mobile

Currently on holiday in Aspen with friends and thought we'd head to Hickory House to check out the 'Best Ribs in Colorado'. We had to wait for a table so decided to sit at the bar and order some drinks as it was our first night out. We were asked for IDs so handed over our UK driving licenses. The... More

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Sligo, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Customer service is certainly not high in this rib houses priority list! Having waited for a table for 15mins, suddenly European driving licenses is no longer an acceptable form of I.D. so we resorted to water. The bar manager was rude, ignorant and totally incapable of dealing with customers. It seemed as though because we werent American we were getting... More

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chicago
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85 reviews 85 reviews
68 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I'll start by stating I don't like eating ribs. The restaurant seems always to be packed and the interior is very crowded and uncomfortable. The restaurant also offers catfish, steaks and probably some other things. Thought the sirloin steak was barely ok and the side dishes tasteless. Portions are over generous. Prices are cheap. Service is brusque but still friendly.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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14 reviews 14 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

My boyfriend and I both had combo meals with ribs and brisket, and ribs with sausage. Very tasty! Enjoyed the ribs more than the brisket though. Needed a bit more flavor. He also really liked the flavor of the baked beans. I treated myself to banana cream pie for dessert and it was wonderful! Service was excellent, but we were... More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

the place is yummy, and a great value. they seat you fast , service is outstanding and remarkably friendly. if you have kids or are just plain hungry its a carnivore's schmorgisbore (i hope i spelled it right-haha)

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