Old Hickory Steakhouse — Restaurant in Grapevine

1st time visitors, greeting staff didn't seem to want to be there, didn't seem to care to assist people waiting. Dozens of empty tables yet every person I saw come up to the greeter was told it would be upwards of an hour to be seated. Despite the long wait, we stayed much to the disdain of the greeters. Asked for the bar area to grab a drink while we waited and they actually sent us back upstairs vs to the one just around the corner. Luckily the bar upstairs was quiet and the tender made a fantastic old fashioned. Best I've had. She (the upstairs bartender told us of the bar downstairs for more options outside of wine and whiskey) back down to the other bar lounge area, we sat and watched them once again look like they were trying to deter people from dining. Our reservation time came up and was told they would text us, they didn't, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, nothing my wife finally had to go up and ask to be seated for our reservation... Another 10 minutes goes by and they seat us... I'm actually ready to leave at this point. Absolutely unacceptable but we waited and it was too late to get a table elsewhere... Once seated, wait staff was polite, but slow, despite the lack of seated customers and tons of employees on staff. We both Ordered the special, scallops were under cooked, my filet was tiny and nearly well done for ordering medium rare. My wife's was easily double the size of mine and hers was cooked correct, odd 2 people can order the same thing at the se table and they allow 2 supposedly identical entrées to be served that couldn't be more different. We won't be back, you'd think a $200 plus meal for 2 would be a...

This place provides a unforgettable experience!! We took my two sons here for their birthday since it was the only steak house in the metropolitan area they had not gone too. And from the minute we graced the stairwell we were treated the way you would wanted to be treated in such a luxurious setting. The host was so sweet and curious in her greeting us by name and offer to take a picture to remember the boys birthday in a fashion that really made us feel she wanted to and not just because it was her job. The level of customer service here made us quickly wonder why were do not come here more often. The hour plus drive is well worth it for us now. Once we were seated Matthew took in where the host left off. And made sure to inform us on the menu and options for the evening. We all opted for the lobster bisque for a starters with east coast oysters on the half shell. Oyster were flown in today from Martha's Vineyard (per the Chef) and were amazing. Wife went with the Sea bass and raved about is and the presentation, myself and the boys all opted for the bone-in-ribeye, and we settled on the lobster mac and cheese and corn. All dishes were perfect. The chef treated us with his wifes cornbread ( normally not a big deal since I dont care or the boys for corn bread) but this is no ordinary cornbread....... its sweet, little spicy, and I dont know how to say this but almost desert like and seamed to evolve with each bite. Definitely recommend it. Matthew treated the boy to each a unique desert that left them with smiles. We will be back and want to thank you all for...

This could not have been a more perfect dining experience and if you get Steve as your server, expect beyond perfect service. He truly went above and beyond and was incredibly accommodating. We may live 3 hours away but will come back to have a dining experience like that again. Expect to pay a hefty price but it's worth every penny, if not more. We did go the more expensive route but I have no doubt their food would be wonderful at any price point on their menu.

What we had: Our children enjoyed the lobster (6yrs old) and med-rare filet (9yrs old). We've raised them to have a broad palate but they did have a variety of items to suit all kids tastes on the menu. We had a perfect Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned and a Texas Tea to start the meal. 2oz. Japanese Kobe Wagu- med rare (2oz. Is perfect for 2 to sample. It's very rich with so much marbling that I would honestly not need more.) 22oz Bone In Ribeye- med rare shared between 2 people (you can get a flight of sauces but they are unnecessary) Add-on Scallops (you get 2 but 100% worth the price) Whipped potatoes and habanero creamed corn (yes it's a bit spicy but delicious) For dessert, we had dark chocolate mousse which is an experience in itself with how it's served and Steve got creme brulee (not on the menu) for us and it was delicious. The dessert flight was great but the Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine is the way to go (recommended by Steve).

It was truly one of the best dining experiences we've ever had and we owe it all the wonderful staff, Steve and everyone in the kitchen preparing the...