Oh Hey, foodies! Queen’s Feast is back January 23 through February 1, and select Hickory restaurants are joining in on the fun. As Charlotte’s Restaurant Week, this ten-day event brings can’t-miss prix fixe menus to restaurants across the region, including right here in Hickory. Offered twice a year, Queen’s Feast is your official excuse to make a reservation, skip the cooking, and say yes to dessert. Whether you’re planning a date night, a celebratory dinner, or just looking for a reason to dine out, this is your moment to eat like royalty.
Boca | $50 per person
Boca knows how to turn dinner into an experience, and Queen’s Feast is your ticket to savor it all. For $50 per person, enjoy three courses of bold, flavorful bites. Start with roasted street corn, a roasted beet and arugula salad, or truffle popcorn with queso fresco. Then dive into Argentinian roasted pork, grilled salmon with a lemon caper butter sauce, or truffle mushroom risotto. Finish strong with Italian lemon cake or chocolate mousse cake—because every great meal deserves a sweet ending.
Charolais Steakhouse | $50 per person
Charolais Steakhouse has been serving up perfectly cut, tableside carved beef in its original Hickory location since 1969, and Queen’s Feast is your chance to see why it’s a local legend. For $50 per person, kick things off with jumbo shrimp cocktail, scratch-made meatballs, or a fresh caprese salad. Next, enjoy a hearty caesar, house salad, or dive into the legendary soup, salad & cheese bar, featuring 40+ toppings, six cheeses, and daily soups. Then savor your choice of 10 oz. ribeye or strip, filet, prime rib, salmon, or smokey mountain chicken—and for extra indulgence, upgrade to the wagyu filet. End with butterscotch ice cream or chocolate cake, or go deluxe and upgrade with Grand Marnier crème brûlée or NY-style cheesecake. It’s four courses of yes, please.
Cowa-Saké | $50 per person
Get ready for an unforgettable dining experience at Cowa-Saké, where bold fusion dishes deliver playful presentation and a high-energy vibe. For $50, enjoy three courses of Asian-inspired eats that are as inventive as they are delicious. Start your feast with tuna tartare or five-spice duck confit spring rolls, then choose two classic sushi rolls like Spicy Tuna or Veggie, or savor wok-seared Szechuan chicken for your main. Feeling adventurous? Upgrade one or both sushi rolls to premium selections like the Hong Kong or Grayson rolls for extra flair. Plus, don’t miss the Asian pear bread pudding or the sorbet sampler. Come hungry, leave happy!
Cranford Brothers Barbecue | $30 per person
Southern barbecue never tasted so good—Cranford Brothers BBQ is where smoke meets flavor. For $30, enjoy three courses starting with smokey gouda pimento cheese, a deviled eggs trio, or a Texas Twinkie for a little extra kick. For the main event, choose from pork belly burnt ends, a half rack of ribs, the Carolina Duo, or slow-smoked beef brisket—each served with two classic sides like mac & cheese, collards, or fries. Treat yourself to a whoopie pie, chocolate ice cream with fried “bonuts,” or upgrade to banana pudding pie for a sweet finale. Your table’s waiting!
FOURK | $55 per person
FOURK brings fresh, inventive American cuisine to the table with energy, flair, and plenty of taste. For $55, begin with buffalo bites, a kale caesar, or a fresh house salad. Then dig into hand-cut ribeye, honey-chipotle glazed salmon, or pasta caprese with your choice of add-ins. Dessert keeps the creativity going with blackberry wine cake or a rich, flourless dark chocolate torte. Decadence, delivered.
Rule Prime & Pasta | $50 per person
Rule Prime & Pasta is all about wood-fired Italian comfort done right, in a space that feels relaxed, warm, and effortlessly inviting. For $50 per person, build your Queen’s Feast with a starter like fried gnocchi in spicy vodka sauce, a classic meatball, bruschetta, or one of their signature salads. Entrées range from pesto rigatoni with grilled chicken and penne vodka with meatball to chicken marsala or a classic Margherita pizza fresh from the oven. Want to customize your plate? A variety of add-ons, from grilled shrimp to hand-cut salmon or filet, let you make it your own. Wrap things up with house-made tiramisu or an affogato for a true Italian-style finish.
Standard Oyster Company | $40 per person
Standard Oyster Company brings coastal flavors to an energetic, all-bar setting that’s equal parts laid-back and lively. For $40 per person, enjoy an appetizer like raw North Carolina oysters, smoked trout deviled eggs, fresh salmon poke, candied bacon steak, octopus, or an arugula and goat cheese salad. Mains include miso-glazed sea bass, shrimp and grits, blackened swordfish over risotto, or Old Bay lamb chops, with a filet with cowboy butter available for an upcharge. Choose from key lime pie, chocolate mousse cake, or a scoop of house-made sorbet to finish the experience. A meal this memorable is worth every bite!
Vintage House | $55 per person
Set inside Hickory’s historic Abernathy home, Vintage House delivers an elegant evening rooted in classic fine dining. For $55 per person, begin with calamari with hot cherry peppers, garlic spinach ravioli, or bright ahi tuna ceviche. A house or Caesar salad follows before moving into entrées like a smothered 6 oz. filet with potato purée, parmesan-crusted North Carolina rainbow trout with lemon beurre blanc, or vegetable fettuccini arrabbiata with a gentle kick of spice. The evening finishes with Chef Jerry’s strawberry shortcake, a timeless dessert that feels right at home in this refined setting.
Queen’s Feast is your chance to experience the best of Hickory’s dining scene from January 23 through February 1. With special menus, crave-worthy dishes, and every reason to book a table (or two), now’s the time to make those reservations. The hardest part? Deciding where to go first.
