Dining

LEISURE & RECREATION DINING

ASIAN

CHOP STICK

3023 Highland Pointe Dr. Chinese hibachi grill.

HONG KONG CHINESE RESTAURANT

1650 Starlite Dr. Authentic Chinese cuisine.

MIKATO STEAK AND SUSHI

3500 Villa Point Japanese steakhouse and sushi.

MR. WOK EXPRESS

3435 Frederica St. Eat in or take out. Szechuan, Hunan and Mandarin style cuisines.

NEW CHINA BUFFET

4768 Frederica St. Largest buffet in town, featuring Szechuan, Hunan and Mandarin cuisines. Dine-in or carryout.

OWENSBORO KAREN RESTAURANT

7046 Hwy. 56 Authentic taste of Southeast Asia.

PAN ASIAN CHINESE FOOD

2656 Frederica St. Chinese, Japanese, sushi.

SHOGUN OF OWENSBORO

5010 Wildcat Way. Traditional Japanese hibachi & fresh sushi in a fun, exciting environment.

SHOGUN BISTRO

2127 E Parrish Ave. Sushi, hibachi and Asian fusion.

SHOGUN EXPRESS

3415 Frederica Street Asian fusion, fast-food/casual dining.

WASABI 54

238 Kidron Valley, Suite #5 Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi and a full bar.

WASABI EXPRESS

636 Southtown Blvd, Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi.

ITALIAN

FAZOLI’S

5060 Frederica St. Baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare.

NIKO’S ITALIAN CUISINE

2200 E. Parrish Ave. Locally-owned, fine dining, wine and spirits with an emphasis on Italian cuisine.

OLIVE GARDEN

5204 Frederica St. Casual Italian dining featuring authentic entrees, soups, desserts, wines and more.

MEXICAN

ALFONSO’S TACO SHOP

830 Chuck Gray Ct. Great Mexican food for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DON MARIO’S

122 W. 2nd St. Suite A Traditional food that you can find in Mexico.

EL BRACERO

2945 Wimsatt Ct. Authentic Mexican restaurant.

EL MOLCAJETE

2845 W. Parrish Ave. Mexican cuisine with the freshest ingredients and bold flavor.

EL TORIBIO

3034 E 4th St. Locally-owned. authentic Mexican cuisine.

EL TUCAN DEL CIELO

1007 Tamarack Road, Unit 2 & 3 Locally-owned, specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine.

ERNESTO’S MEXICAN BAR & GRILL

611 Emory Dr. Traditional Mexican restaurant with a twist.

LOS NOPALES

8210 US Hwy 60 West Locally owned, authentic Mexican cuisine.

MI RANCHITO

1146 Carter Rd. Locally owned, authentic Mexican cuisine.

PAPA GRANDE

544 Southtown Blvd. 3830 Hwy 54, Unit 203 Locally-owned authentic Mexican cuisine and guacamole made right at your table!

REAL HACIENDA

4820 Frederica St. 3023 Highland Pointe Drive Locally-owned, authentic Mexican cuisine in a great atmosphere.

SALSARITA’S

3500 Villa Point Casual restaurant serving fresh Mexican foods, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas and nachos.

SPORTS BARS, PUBS, BREWERIES, WINE BARS

BRASHER’S LIL’ NASHVILLE

123 W. 2nd St. Live music and drinks.

BREW BRIDGE

800 W. 2nd St. An amazing tap selection (30+), a full food menu of burgers, wraps, salads, wings, sandwiches.

MILLAY’S TAVERN & GRILL

9431 Hwy 144 Great bar food and drinks.

MILLIGAN’S BAR

3136 W. 2nd St. Drinks and live music.

O’BRYAN BAR & GRILL

7006 Highway 815 Family sports bar, live music.

SIP

101 Frederica St. Ste. 1 Extensive wines by the bottle, glass, half glass or ounce tastings as well as bourbon and craft beers.

TEN.O.SIX

1006 E. 4th St. Beers and cocktails.

THE PUB ON SECOND

116A W. 2nd St. 100+ craft and domestic beers, an ever expanding bourbon list, amazing Signature Cocktails and martinis

BARBECUE

MOONLITE BAR-B-Q INN

2840 W. Parrish Ave. Locally-owned with a world-famous buffet of homemade sides, burgoo and desserts, plus a full salad bar. Dine-in or carryout.

OLD HICKORY BAR-B-Q

338 Washington Ave. Locally-owned with dine-in, carryout, drive-thru. Celebrating 100 years of serving slow-cooked mutton, chicken and ribs.

OLE SOUTH BARBECUE

3523 Highway 54 Serving great barbecue with a lunch and dinner buffet and Owensboro’s best breakfast.

DELIS

COLBY’S DELI & CAFE

401 Frederica St. Locally-owned, offering great breakfast items, sandwiches, salads.

GENE’S HEALTH FOOD, INC.

1738 Moseley St. Locally owned, deli in store with sandwiches, organic salads, juice, smoothies and more.

GREAT HARVEST BREAD CO. & CAFE

3211 Frederica St. 4431 Springhill Dr. Locally-owned, serving fresh-made breads, signature sandwiches, soupsof-the-day and salads.

LIC’S DELI & ICE CREAM

2120 W. Parrish Ave. Old-fashioned, hand-dipped ice cream and deli sandwiches, burgers, cakes, cookies and chili.

MCALISTER’S DELI

2065 E Parrish Ave. Suite 500 Sandwiches, salads, soups, spuds and a heaping spoonful of southern hospitality.

NIKO’S BAKERY & CAFE

601 Emery Dr. Locally owned, European style bakery. Breads, pastries, sandwiches, salads, desserts.

PANERA BREAD

4600 Frederica St. Casual dining that offers freshlybaked breads, pastries sandwiches, soups, salads.

COFFEEHOUSES

DUNKIN’ DONUTS

3011 Frederica St. Donuts, coffee, teas, sandwiches and pastries.

GRAMPS COFFEE & DONUTS // PHOTO BY JESSE JAMES AYERS

GRAMPS COFFEE & DONUTS

333 Frederica St. Uniquely crafted coffee and donuts.

OVERFLOW CAFÉ

3232 Villa Point Hand crafted gourmet coffee drinks. Located inside Don Moore.

STARBUCKS

2402 Frederica St. 5151 Frederica St. (inside Target) 2710 Heartland Crossing A Signature coffees and desserts.

THE CREME COFFEE HOUSE

109 E. 2nd St. Locally-owned, offering a relaxed atmosphere with gourmet coffees, specialty drinks, desserts, soups and sandwiches.

THE SPOT COFFEE AND FINERY

217 Williamsburg Square Live music, great drinks, local art and food.

PIZZERIAS

54 PIZZA EXPRESS

1700 Starlite Dr. 3101 Alvey Park Dr. Locally-owned, pizzas, sandwiches and salads.

AZZIP PIZZA

3800 Frederica St. Highly customized pizzas baked in a conveyor belt oven in front of customers.

CADILLAC RESTAURANT & GRECIAN PIZZA

2601 W Parrish Ave. Crispy pizzas and oven-baked subs.

DOMINO’S

3333 Frederica St. 1003 Burlew Blvd. Pizza, pasta, chicken and more.

FETTA SPECIALTY PIZZA

118 St. Ann St. Delicious specialty pizza hand tossed right before your eyes!

JJ’S PIZZA

5615 KY-144 Hand tossed pizzas, subs, salads, bread sticks, cheese bread and desserts.

BILL’S RESTAURANT

420 Frederica St. Seasonal new American cuisine, offering appetizers, entrees and desserts.

BRIARPATCH

2760 Veach Rd. Locally-owned steakhouse with large soup and salad bar.

COLBY’S FINE FOOD & SPIRITS

202 W. 3rd St. Local, pleasantly casual and intimate, featuring American fare in a familyfriendly space.

LEANING TOWER OF PIZZA

10531 Main Cross St., Whitesville Not just any old pizza place.

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

3429 Frederica St. 1650 Starlite Dr. Hot-N-Ready pizzas and Crazy Sticks.

MELLOW MUSHROOM

101 W. 2nd St. Delicious food in a fun and creative environment.

MOD PIZZA

2710 Heartland Crossing, Suite C Counter-serve chain featuring buildyour-own pizza.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA

2510 Frederica St. 3332 Villa Point Pizza, wings and breadsticks. Delivery or carryout.

PIZZA BY THE GUY

3115 Commonwealth Ct. Pizza, wings, sandwiches and pasta.

PIZZA HUT

4127 Frederica St. 1331 Frederica St. (take out only) 3189 Fairview Dr. Family-friendly chain.

PEEZO’S PIZZA

2100 W. 2nd St. Local pizza, great taste.

THE OVEN

1012 E. 4th St. Delicious pizza, subs, wings.

Y-NOT PIZZA & WINGS THE FAMOUS BISTRO

102 W. 2nd St. Fine dining in a casual atmosphere— scratch-made food and the best service in town.

LURE SEAFOOD & GRILLE

401 W. 2nd St. Fresh seafood and more, prepared with great expertise and precision.

THE MILLER HOUSE

301 E. 5th St. Dine on three levels of a beautifully restored downtown home. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with full-service conversation bar.

THE PEARL CLUB GRILLE

6501 Summit St. Appetizers, entrees, burgers and wraps.

DINERS, DRIVE-INS & CAFÉS

BIG DIPPER

2820 W. Parrish Ave. Opened in April 1954, the Dipper offers real old-fashioned drive-in burgers, fries, shakes and ice cream treats.

CARNIVAL CAFE

1741 Scherm Rd. Family-friendly, carnival food and drinks

COUNTRY HAM RESTAURANT

5421 US Highway 60 W. Great country-style cooking.

DEE’S DINER

1362 E. 4th St. Locally-owned diner known for breakfast and plate specials.

DELORIS’ CAFE

2123 Triplett Street Old school diner specializing in breakfast and plate lunches.

1212 E. 18th St. Family-owned restaurant, with affordable prices and big portions.

GARY’S DRIVE IN

2220 Veach Rd. Locally-owned restaurant that specializes in burgers, fries and shakes.

HAYDEN’S DRIVE-IN

9209 Highway 56 Burgers, sandwiches and sides.

KELLY RAE’S COUNTRY CAFE

10130 State Route 54, Whitesville Locally-owned home cooking.

LIZZIE’S DINER

1420 Breckenridge St. Locally-owned, home style diner with full breakfast menu and plate lunch specials.

MADEWELL’S CORNER CAFE

924 E. 2nd Street Home-cooked diner meals.

MENDY’S KITCHEN

924 Crabtree Ave. Burgers, sandwiches, sides and ice cream treats.

MIL’S DAIRY DRIVE-IN

0154 KY-54, Whitesville Burgers, sandwiches, ice cream.

NORMAN MCDONALD’S COUNTRY RESTAURANT

6161 Highway 54 Burgers, plate lunches, fried catfish and more.

THE COTTAGE

6869 KY-56 Delicious food, coffee and desserts.

WONDER WHIP

2434 E 4th St. Locally-owned old-fashioned drive-in offering burgers, sides and frozen treats.

FAMILY RESTAURANTS/ CASUAL DINING

APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR

5120 Frederica St. Bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting. LURE SEAFOOD AND GRILLE // PHOTO BY JAMIE ALEXANDER

BAR LOUIE

234 Frederica St. Upbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis and microbrews.

BEEF O’BRADY’S

3189 Fairview Dr. Family sports pub with good food in a friendly atmosphere.

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

4736 Frederica St. Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings and pub grub.

BURGER THEORY

701 W. 1st St. Located in Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront.

CITY WALK

222 Allen St. A casual dining spot for lunch and for dinner.

CRAB PARTY KENTUCKY LEGEND CAFE ARTISAN CAFE

501 W. 2nd Street Inside Owensboro Convention Center

CHEDDAR’S CASUAL CAFE

3040 Highland Pointe Dr. Family dining at affordable prices.

CRACKER BARREL

5311 Frederica St. Homestyle cooking, down-home service.

DENNY’S RESTAURANT

4545 Frederica St. Full menu and breakfast served 24 hours a day.

DRAKE’S

3050 Highland Pointe Dr. Over 20 craft beers on tap, big burgers and the freshest sushi in town.

GRANDY’S

5000 Frederica St. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served dine in, carryout, or drive-thru. NIKO’S BAKERY // PHOTO BY JAMIE ALEXANDER

HUDDLE HOUSE

3248 Mt. Moriah Suite C Casual chain offering all-day breakfast, hearty American eats in diner-like digs.

IHOP

3080 Highland Pointe Dr. Wide variety of pancakes, other American breakfast and diner fare.

LEGENDS SPORTS BAR & GRILL

4431 Springhill Drive, Suite E Bar food with a twist, 40 beers on tap and over 20 TVs to enjoy the big game!

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

2974 Heartland Crossing Casual steakhouse chain in a ranchstyle space.

O’CHARLEY’S RESTAURANT & BAR

5205 Frederica St. Steaks, seafood, chicken, homemade yeast rolls, with a variety of fresh-cut salads.

RED LOBSTER

3410 Frederica St. Family restaurant specializing in seafood dishes.

SAM’S SOUTHERN EATERY

2805 W Parrish Ave. Southern-style po’ boys, burgers & fried fish come in generous portions at this casual chain eatery.

SHONEY’S

4710 Frederica St.

Family-oriented chain serving an all-American diner-style menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

943 Moseley Rd. Fresh-cut steaks, made-fromscratch side dishes, fall-off-the-bone ribs, fresh-baked breads and lively atmosphere.

WINDY HOLLOW RESTAURANT

8260 Highway 81 Sunday brunch buffet featuring country ham, fried chicken, red eye gravy and biscuits, fried potatoes and their famous homemade doughnuts.

2960 W. Parrish Ave. 3401 Villa Pointe Dr. 4614 Frederica St. Large variety of sandwiches and sides. We have the meats!

BURGER KING

2401 Patriot Run 1738 Triplett St. 2944 W. Parrish Ave. Clean restaurant, friendly employees, fast service. Drive-thru open 24 hours. 1715 Frederica St. 3022 E. 4th St. 3224 New Hartford Rd. Burgers, Blizzards and more.

FIREHOUSE SUBS

5150 Frederica St. Made-to-order hot and cold subs.

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES

3248 Mount Moriah Ave. Made-to-order burgers, fries and hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

CHICKEN SALAD CHICK

2596 Calumet Trace Chicken salads plus sandwiches, soups and sides.

CHICK-FIL-A

4601 Frederica St. Chicken sandwiches, salads, shakes and sides.

CULVER’S

3020 Highland Pointe Dr. Frozen custard treats, butter burgers and more.

FREDDY’S FROZEN CUSTARD & STEAKBURGERS

4641 Frederica St. Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs and frozen custard.

G.D. RITZY’S

4527 Highway 54 4925 Frederica St. Burgers, fries and ice cream.

GYRO HOUSE

4551 Springhill Dr. Ste. 1 Mediterranean casual dining.

2705 W. Parrish Ave. 3101 Frederica St. Burgers, ham, chicken, roast beef sandwiches and sides.

JIMMY JOHN’S

2300 Frederica St. Freaky fast sandwiches.

KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN

3212 Highway 54 Chicken dinners, snacks and sides for dine in or carryout.

LEE’S FAMOUS RECIPE

1800 Carter Rd. 1001 Burlew Blvd.

Chicken dinners for one or for a family.

Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru.

LONG JOHN SILVER’S

2519 W. Parrish Ave. 2770 Frederica St. 3005 E. 4th St. Fast seafood, fish and chicken.

MCDONALD’S

3328 Highway 54 324 Wesleyan Plaza 2306 E. 4th St. 2730 W. Parrish Ave. 4800 Frederica St. American fast food.

PANDA EXPRESS

3000 Heartland Crossing American Chinese cuisine.

PENN STATION

3525 Frederica St. 3023 Highland Pointe Made-to-order East Coast grilled sandwiches and sides.

POPEYE’S CHICKEN

2906 Highland Pointe “New Orleans-style” menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp.

RAISING CANE’S CHICKEN FINGERS

2990 Heartland Crossing Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries and Texas toast. 1301 Frederica St. Fast-food classics like burgers, hot dogs, french fries & shakes.

SONIC DRIVE-IN

3107 Frederica St. Old-time drive-in offering burgers, sandwiches, sides and frozen treats.

SUBWAY

2420 W. Parrish Ave. 3119 Frederica St. 3124 Highway 54 3007 E. Hwy 60 3739 E. 4th St. 636 Southtown Blvd. 3470 New Hartford Rd. Fresh subs.

TACO BELL

3335 Villa Point 4620 Frederica St. 2500 W. Parrish Ave. Mexican-inspired fast food.

WENDY’S

2934 Highway 54 4545 Frederica St. Fresh, never frozen beef hamburgers.

ZAXBY’S

5030 Frederica St. A variety of chicken and wings.

ICE CREAM & SWEETS

ANDRIA’S CANDIES

217 Allen St. Fine chocolates and candies that trace back to Greek candy-makers coming to U.S. in 1906.

BASKIN ROBBINS

3245 Mt. Moriah Avenue, #1 Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet and yogurt.

COLD STONE CREAMERY

5140 Frederica Street Ice cream chain offering designyour-own creations hand-mixed on a granite slab.

CUP CAKERY

231 Williamsburg Square Custom cakes, gourmet cupcakes, cookies. 3152 Commonwealth Ct. Donuts, cakes, cupcakes and more.

DUNKIN’ DONUTS

3011 Frederica St. Donuts, coffee, teas, sandwiches and pastries.

GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES & MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY

3800 Frederica St. Fresh baked cookies, homemade small batch ice cream, cookie cakes, ice cream cakes, and more.

KOEHLER’S BAKERY

1801 Carter Rd. Full line retail bakery offering donuts, pies, cakes, cookies and breads.

MAGGIE’S CAKES & MORE

4399 Springhill Drive, Suite B Specialty cakes, gourmet cupcakes and wedding cakes.

ORANGE LEAF FROZEN YOGURT

4431 Springhill Dr. Frozen yogurt, specially selected toppings.

PINKY’S SNOWCONES & SNACKS

905 W. 5th St. Seasonal snack stand with local flair.

ROLLING PIN PASTRY SHOP

1129 E 18th St. 20 kinds of donuts, plus pies and pastries.

SMOOTHIE & JUICE BARS

WHEATGRASS JUICE BAR

3500 Villa Point, Suite 102 2682 Frederica St. Raw juice, salads, smoothies, juice cleanses, vegan food, wheatgrass shots.

THRIVE WELLNESS BAR

4010 Frederica St. Nutritional and healthy lunches, snacks, juice shots and smoothies.

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE

2804 Frederica St. Flavorful smoothies with a healthy appeal, all made-to-order.