D & K Hickory House Restaurant

Love the ribs, will never leave the hickory house hungry. Great staff, feels very much like a home serving their food.

D&K Hickory House has a new building, but the food is just as delicious as ever. The ribs are so tender that they fall clean off the bone. The relish tray is a crunchy, acidic balance to the meal. Be sure to order a salad so you can try their homemade dressings. Reservations are recommended because they've been very busy since reopening.

Absolutely amazing food, drinks, and staff! It's like coming home to family, here. The fried chicken is soooo yummy! The adult beverages are generous and some of the lowest prices I've seen lately. Coming here reminds me of going to Grandma's on Sunday after church. The ribs fall off the bones and love the sauce. Oh, and even the ranch is delicious!

Definitely recommend eating DK Hickory House Waterloo IA. John and I loved it there. Great service and friendly atmosphere!

These folks make good drinks, have great friendly service, and the ribs are fantastic. Definitely worth a visit.

We visited last night for the first time since the rebuild. OMG. The ribs were just as good, if not better, than the last time! The food and the service were nothing short of amazing. Sad to see some of the old “artifacts” that were lost, but good to see that the memories all survived. Just go. Get the ribs, and tell em I sent ya.

Our recent trip to Waterloo was topped off by a fantastic dining experience at D&K Hickory House restaurant. Thanks to a Google search of nearby restaurants, we stumbled on this "hidden treasure", and we're absolutely blown away. From the fast and courteous service by Cindy, our amazing server, to the final farewell from the owners daughter ( sorry, I didn't catch her name), this place hit it out of the park. My wife and I ordered salads with bleu cheese dressing, and were expecting the standard, generic dressing that attempts to taste like the real thing..WOW, were we wrong!! What we received was a homemade dressing with big chunks of real bleu cheese in a tangy-sweet mixture that left us wanting more. When I commented to Cindy, that it was the best I had tasted, she suggested we try the creamy garlic, also homemade, and she brought us a sample to try...another Home Run !!. When our entrees arrived, which was surprisingly quick for a Saturday night, we were again, incredibly impressed. I had the rib dinner, with hash browns. The ribs were tender, tangy, and literally falling off the bone. As a BBQ junkie, I was in 7th Heaven. My wife opted for the fried shrimp and they were cooked to perfection. The meals also came with choice of potato, a basket with dinner rolls and crackers, and a small relish tray...all very tasty . When Cindy brought our bill, she offered us a brief history of the place, and it sounds like citizens of Waterloo/Cedar Falls have been enjoying this local joint for over 70 years...very impressive. All in all, this was one of the highlights of our visit, and we will be sure to return again, the next time we are in the area. Two things to consider before visiting, they take cash & check only...no electronic payment...no problem...and, you would be wise to call first for reservation

Small hidden gem. Really great ribs with a nice tangy BBQ sauce. Reservation not required, but would recommend.