US-301 · Ellenton, FL · est. 1984
Real hickorysmoke.Forty-two yearsrunning.
Eastern NC-style pork, marinated in sweet vinegar and smoked low and slow. Ribs, crab cakes, and fried green tomatoes on the same butcher paper since 1984, right on old US-301.

Forty-twoyearsofsmoke,since1984.
“The hush puppies aka corn fritters are to die for.”
“I have no words to describe how spectacular the food was, my 13 year old described the food as 'out of this world'.”
“BBQ at its finest!!”
“This place is so cute, and it made me feel like I was home in the Midwest in the 80s.”
Quick answers.
Where is Hickory Hollow BBQ located?
4705 US Hwy 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222, on the Ellenton-Palmetto stretch of US-301.
What style of barbecue does Hickory Hollow serve?
Traditional tomato-based BBQ plus their specialty Eastern North Carolina-style hickory-smoked pork marinated in sweet vinegar and seasonings.
Does Hickory Hollow offer catering?
Yes, catering, private parties, and reservations are available. Call (941) 722-3932.
On old US-301
Pull off the highway. We'll have the pit going.
4705 US Hwy 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222
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