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DISH
What we’re eating now
Fall is soup season! Warm up with a bowl from one of our favorite Owensboro eateries—satisfy your hunger and shop local at the same time!
Briarpatch
HOPPIN’ JOHN SOUP
Few soups are as synonymous with a local establishment as Briarpatch’s Hoppin’ John. Filled with black eyed peas and rice, this Owensboro favorite will warm you up in the wintertime.
Gene’s Health Food
INDIAN SUMMER STEW
Full of fresh veggies and Indian spices like turmeric and cumin, this stew pairs perfectly with Gene’s wraps and salads.
Trunnell’s Farm Market
VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP
For a heartier option that is sure to fill you up and keep you wanting more, look no further than this delicious dish from one of Owensboro’s favorite farm markets.
SPORTS BARS
Banky’s Sports Bar & Grill
1108 W. 9th Street Pizza, homestyle cooking, music and drinks.
Bar Louie
234 Frederica Street Upbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis, and microbrews.
Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Restaurant
3189 Fairview Drive Family sports pub and restaurant. Good food and sports in a friendly atmosphere.
Buffalo Wild Wings
4736 Frederica Street Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings and other American pub grub amid lots of largescreen TVs.
Legends Sports Bar & Grill
4431 Springhill Drive, Suite E Great place to watch the game. They put the “happy” in happy hour!
O’Bryan Bar & Grill
7006 Highway 815 Family sports bar. Live music.
Rocky’s Bar & Grill
819 Crittenden Street Plate lunches, sandwiches, side items and homemade pies.
Taylor’s Tavern
2509 W. Parrish Avenue Bar and grill with live music and outdoor seating.
The Brew Bridge
800 W 2nd St. Offering custom brews and a full kitchen. There’s plenty of seating on their outdoor patio.
The Pub on Second
116a W 2nd St Featuring 26 taps, with craft beer from local and regional breweries taking center stage.
COFFEE & TEA
Bubble Tea Talk
3238 Kidron Valley Way, Ste 2 Besides the refreshing boba tea drinks, they also serve Fruity Tea, Smoothies, Slushies, Fluffy Ice and more
Dunkin’ Donuts
3011 Frederica Street Donuts, coffee, teas, sandwiches and pastries. Owensboro has labeled ourselves the Bar-B-Que Capital of the World, and we were even named Fast Food Capital of the World (per capita) in the late ‘80s.
Here is a list of restaurants that Owensboro Living compiled for this special dining edition. Full disclosure though: with new restaurants popping up every day and long-standing restaurants changing locations, a list like this is difficult to maintain. Openings, closings, and relocations are subject to change. That being said, if you notice any updates we need to make on this list, please email steven@owensboroliving.com.
Overflow Café
3232 Villa Point (54) Hand crafted gourmet coffee drinks. Located inside Don Moore.
Starbucks
2402 Frederica Street 5151 Frederica Street (inside Target) 2710 Heartland Crossing A (on 54) Seattle-based coffeehouse chain. Signature coffees and desserts.
The Creme Coffee House
109 E. 2nd Street Locally-owned, offering a relaxed atmosphere with gourmet coffees, specialty drinks, desserts, soups, and sandwiches.
BARBECUE
Dee’s BBQ & Diner
1362 E. 4th Street Locally-owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. Buffet on Fridays and Saturdays.
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
2840 W. Parrish Avenue Locally-owned with a worldfamous buffet with homemade sides, burgoo, and desserts, plus a full salad bar. Dine-in or carryout.
Old Hickory Bar-b-q
338 Washington Avenue Locally-owned with dine-in, carryout, drive-thru and gift certificates. Celebrating 100 years of serving slow-cooked mutton, chicken and ribs.
Ole South Barbeque
3523 Hwy 54 Laid-back locale offering simple Southern barbecue eats such as pulled pork & ribs, plus a huge buffet.
ASIAN
Chop Stick
3023 Highland Pointe Dr (54) Chinese hibachi grill.
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
1650 Starlite Drive Authentic Chinese cuisine.
Mikato Steak and Sushi
3500 Villa Point Japanese hibachi, Korean BBQ, sushi bar and more.
OLD HICKORY BAR-B-Q
338 Washington Avenue Locally-owned with dine-in, carryout, drive-thru and gift certificates. Celebrating 100 years of serving slow-cooked mutton, chicken and ribs. Some things are better left unchanged. For over 100 years, our pitmasters at Old Hickory Bar-B-Q have used the same method of slow-cooking for twenty-two hours over hickory wood to infuse that familiar smokey flavor we are known for. We use the same recipes, the same sauce, the same dip, and the same attention to detail to produce quality, traditional barbecue that has become an Owensboro tradition six generations strong. Come dine-in or carry-out and you’ll see why Old Hickory consistently wins the “Reader’s Choice Award” and “Best of Owensboro Living” for best barbecue. Mutton, pork, chicken, ribs, beef or custom cooking, we do it all.
FETTA SPECIALTY PIZZA & SPIRITS
118 St. Ann Street Italian for “slice,” Fetta serves delicious specialty pizza hand tossed right before your eyes!
Crab Party
3332 Villa Point Suite#102 In addition to a great variety of crab options,they offer raw sushi, sushi rolls, deep fried rolls, and special rolls.
Mr. Wok Express
3435 Frederica Street Eat in or take out. Szechuan, Hunan, and Mandarin style cuisines.
New China Buffet
4768 Frederica Street Largest buffet in town, featuring Szechuan, Hunan and Mandarin cuisines. Dine-in or carryout.
Pan Asian Chinese Food
2656 Frederica Street Chinese, Japanese, sushi.
Panda Express
3000 Heartland Crossing Fast American Chinese cuisine with fresh ingredients.
Shogun of Owensboro
3415 Frederica Street 2127 E Parrish Avenue Japanese hibachi and sushi.
Thai Food Owensboro
1401 Carter Road Authentic and delicious Thai dishes.
Wasabi
636 Southtown Boulevard 238 Kidron Valley, Suite #5 Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi, and a full bar.
GREEK
Famous Bistro
102 W. 2nd Street Locally-owned, serving lunch and dinner, everything from sandwiches to fine dining with a Mediterranean emphasis on Greek cuisine.
Gyro House
4551 Springhill Dr., Ste. 1 Authentic Greek cuisine, including gyros, falafel and chicken shawarma.
ITALIAN
Fazoli’s Italian Restaurant
5060 Frederica Street Reasonable prices, food quality traditionally associated with casual dining and quick service; they’ve got something for everyone!
Niko’s Italian Cuisine
2200 E. Parrish Avenue Fine dining, wine and spirits with an emphasis on Italian cuisine. Locally-owned.
Olive Garden
5204 Frederica Street Casual Italian dining featuring authentic entrees, soups, desserts, wines and more.
MEXICAN
Don Mario’s
122 W 2nd St. Serving up your favorite Mexican dishes downtown—with plenty of outdoor seating.
El Bracero
2945 Wimsatt Court Authentic Mexican restaurant.
El Toribio
3034 E 4th Streed Locally-owned. Authentic Mexican cuisine with daily lunch and Happy Hour specials. Mexican and American beers.
El Molcajete Mexican Cuisine
2845 West Parrish Avenue Fresh ingredients and authentic Mexican flavor.
El Tucan Mexican Restaurant
1007 Tamarack Road, Unit 2 & 3 Locally-owned restaurant specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine.
Ernesto’s
611 Emory Drive Wesleyan Park Plaza’s newest restaurant offers tasty authentic Mexican dishes.
Los Nopales
3600 Frederica Street Great food, service and street tacos.
La Veracruzana
2229 New Hartford Road Authentic Mexican restaurant that also offers a gift shop.
Mi Ranchito
1146 Carter Road Locally owned, authentic Mexican cuisine.
Mi Ranchito Taqueria
2601 W Parrish Avenue Fast casual version of Mi Ranchito
Moe’s Southwest Grill
2065 E Parrish Ave. Counter-serve chain dishing up Southwestern staples from burritos to nachos in a lively environment.
Cadillac Restaurant & Grecian Pizza
1315 W. 2nd Street Diner meals, pizza and plate specials.
Donato’s Pizza
2601 W Parrish Avenue Crispy pizzas and oven-baked subs.
Domino’s
3333 Frederica Street 1003 Burlew Boulevard Pizza, pasta, chicken and more.
Papa Grande
544 Southtown Boulevard 3830 Hwy 54, Unit 203 Locally owned restaurant specializing in authentic mexican cuisine, drink special, and guacamole made right at your table!
Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits
118 St. Ann Street Italian for “slice,” Fetta serves delicious specialty pizza hand tossed right before your eyes!
JJ’s Pizza
5615 KY-144 Community pizza shop in Thurston area.
Little Caesars Pizza
3429 Frederica Street 1650 Starlite Drive Carryout only pizza chain.
MOD Pizza
2710 Heartland Crossing, Ste C Counter-serve chain featuring build-your-own pizza.
DONATO’S PIZZA
2601 W Parrish Avenue Crispy pizzas and oven-baked subs.
Real Hacienda
4820 Frederica Street Relaxed Mexican eatery & cantina serving a menu of classic dishes in a traditional atmosphere.
Salsaritas
3500 Villa Point (54) Casual restaurant serving fresh Mexican foods, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and salads.
PIZZERIAS
54 Pizza Express
1700 Starlite Drive (Off Parrish) 3101 Alvey Park Drive (54) Locally owned pizzas, sandwiches and salads.
Azzip Pizza
3800 Frederica Street Evansville-based chain, highly customized pizzas baked in a conveyor belt oven in front of customers.
Mellow Mushroom
101 W. 2nd Street Delicious food in a fun and creative environment.
Papa John’s Pizza
2510 Frederica Street 3332 Villa Point (54) Pizza, wings, and breadsticks. Delivery or carryout.
Papa Murphy’s
3211 Frederica Street, Suite 1 Take and bake pizza.
PeezO’s
2100 W. 2nd St. New pizzeria offering handmade pies and sandwiches.
Pizza By The Guy
3115 Commonwealth Court (54) Seven secret herbs and spices. Pizza, wings, sandwiches, and pasta.
Pizza Hut
4127 Frederica Street 1331 Frederica Street (take out only) 3189 Fairview Drive (54) 5151 Frederica Street (Inside Target) Family-friendly chain.
The Oven
1012 E 4th St, Owensboro Delicious pizza, subs and wings near downtown.
MELLOW MUSHROOM
101 W. 2nd Street Delicious food in a fun and creative environment.
Y-Not Pizza & Wings
2710 E. 4th St. Great local spot for pizza and wings.
DELIS
Colby’s Deli & Cafe
401 Frederica Street Locally-owned, offering great breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, cookies and ice cream.
Chicken Salad Chick
2596 Calumet Trace Serving Southern-style chicken salad in 12 flavors made by hand daily.
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.
3211 Frederica Street 4431 Springhill Dr. Grab a sandwich, soup or fresh loaf of bread.
Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream
2120 W. Parrish Avenue Old-fashioned hand-dipped ice cream and deli sandwiches, cakes, cookies, and chili.
McAlister’s Deli
2065 E Parrish Avenue Ste 500 Sandwiches, salads, soups, spuds and a heaping spoonful of southern hospitality.
Niko’s Bakery & Cafe
601 Emory Drive Locally owned, European style bakery. Breads, croissants, sandwiches, macarons, pastries, and desserts.
Panera Bread
4600 Frederica Street Bakery offers freshly-baked breads, bagels, baked egg souffles, pastries and sweets. Café offers sandwiches, soups, hand-tossed salads.
Trunnell’s Farm Market & Gourmet Deli
4399 Springhill Drive, Suite A Great sandwiches, fresh produce, and other Kentucky Proud products.
DINERS, CAFES & FAMILY RESTAURANTS
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
5120 Frederica Street American classics, also offering a Weight Watchers Menu. Separate bar area.
Bar Louie
234 Frederica Street Upbeat grill chain with American grub, martinis and microbrews, plus happy-hour deals.
Beef O’Brady’s
3189 Fairview Drive Family sports pub and restaurant to enjoy good food and sports in a friendly atmosphere.
Big Dipper
2820 W. Parrish Avenue Opened in April 1954, the Dipper offers real old-fashioned drive-in burgers, fries, shakes, and ice cream treats.
Burger Theory
701 W. 1st St. Located in Holiday Inn Downtown.
SFG Artisan Cafe
501 W. 2nd Street Inside Owensboro Convention Center.
GENE’S HEALTH FOOD
1738 Moseley St. Deli with sandwiches, organic salads, juice, smoothies and more.
Cheddar’s Casual Cafe
3040 Highland Pointe Drive Family dining at affordable prices.
City Walk of Owensboro
222 Allen Street Great spot downtown for a casual lunch or dinner with friends.
Colby’s Deli & Café
401 Frederica Street #101B Locally-owned, offering great breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, cookies and ice cream.
Country Ham Restaurant
5421 US Highway 60 W. Great country-style cooking.
Cracker Barrel
5311 Frederica Street Homestyle cooking, downhome service. Sit and rock a spell on the front porch in a comfy wooden rocker. Or browse the country store.
Dee’s BBQ & Diner
1362 E. 4th Street Locally-owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. Buffet on Fridays and Saturdays.
Del’s Place (Stanley)
7478 US Highway 60 W. Comfort food in a cozy atmosphere.
Deloris’ Cafe
2123 Triplett Street Down-home-friendly diner where you can feel at home with a home-cooked meal.
Denny’s Restaurant
4545 Frederica Street
Breakfast served 24 hours a day. Full menu also offered.
Dinner Bell Restaurant
6057 Highway 2830 Diner meals and plate specials.
Firehouse Subs
5150 Frederica Street Made-to-order hot and cold subs, plus a variety of hot sauces.
Gary’s Drive In
2220 Veach Road Burgers, homemade soups, ice cream and specialty items such as salmon, turkey and veggie burgers.
Grandy’s
5000 Frederica Street Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru. Chicken, countryfried steak, and cinnamon rolls.
Hannah Bell’s Cafe
1324 Carter Road Serving homestyle favorites for breakfast and lunch.
Hayden’s Drive-In
9209 Highway 56 Burgers, sandwiches and sides.
Huddle House
3248 Mt Moriah Suite C (54) Casual chain offering all-day breakfast, plus other hearty American eats in diner-like digs.
IHOP
3080 Highland Pointe Dr. Long-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
NIKO’S BAKERY & CAFE
601 Emory Drive Locally owned, European style bakery. Breads, croissants, sandwiches, macarons, pastries, and desserts.
Jimmy John’s
2300 Frederica Street Freaky fast sandwiches.
Longhorn Steakhouse
2974 Heartland Crossing Casual steakhouse chain known for grilled beef and other American dishes in a ranch-style space.
Madewell’s Corner Cafe
924 E. 2nd Street Home-cooked diner meals.
Mendy’s Kitchen
924 Crabtree Avenue Burgers, sandwiches, sides and ice cream treats.
Norman McDonald’s Country Restaurant
6161 Highway 54 Burgers and sides, take out only.
O’Charley’s Restaurant & Lounge
5205 Frederica Street Steaks, seafood, chicken, homemade yeast rolls, with a variety of fresh-cut salads.
Penn Station
3525 Frederica Street 3023 Highland Pointe (54) Made-to-order East Coast grilled sandwiches and sides.
Red Lobster
3410 Frederica Street Family restaurant specializing in seafood dishes. Serving for lunch and dinner, a full menu of appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and desserts.
Sam’s Southern Eatery
Southern-style po’ boys, burgers & fried fish come in generous portions.
Shoney’s
4710 Frederica Street Family-oriented chain serving an all-American diner-style menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Texas Roadhouse
943 Moseley Road Fresh-cut steaks, made-from-scratch side dishes, falloff-the-bone ribs, fresh-baked breads and lively atmosphere. Happy hour specials.
Windy Hollow Restaurant
8260 Highway 81 Open Sundays 7a.m. to 1:30 p.m., brunch buffet featuring country ham, fried chicken, red eye gravy and biscuits, fried potatoes, and their famous homemade doughnuts.
Wonder Whip
2434 E 4th St An Owensboro classic. Locally owned old-fashioned drive-in offering burgers, sides and frozen treats.
FINE DINING/ UPSCALE CASUAL
Bill’s Restaurant
420 Frederica Street Seasonal New American cuisine. Menus offering appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Briarpatch
2760 Veach Road Owensboro’s finest locallyowned steakhouse since 1971. Large soup and salad bar, with full bar service and fine wines.
Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits
202 W. 3rd Street Local, pleasantly casual and intimate, featuring American fare in a family friendly space.
Drake’s
3050 Highland Pointe Dr. Great spot for food, drinks and sushi.
Famous Bistro
102 W. 2nd Street Locally-owned, serving lunch and dinner, everything from sandwiches to fine dining with a Mediterranean emphasis on Greek cuisine.
Lure Seafood & Grille
401 W. 2nd Street Fresh seafood and more prepared with great expertise and precision with a green conscience.
Niko’s Italian Cuisine
2200 E. Parrish Avenue Fine dining, wine and spirits with an emphasis on Italian cuisine. Locally-owned.
The Miller House
301 E. 5th Street Dine on three levels of a beautifully restored downtown home. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch with fullservice conversation bar.
The Pearl Club Grille
6501 Summit Drive Appetizers, entrees, burgers and wraps.
SMOOTHIE & JUICE BARS
Gene’s Health Food, Inc.
1738 Moseley St. Deli with sandwiches, organic salads, juice, smoothies and more.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
2804 Frederica Street Smoothies made with real fruits and veggies, plus tasty flatbreads.
Wheatgrass Juice Bar
3500 Villa Point, Suite 102 Raw juice, salads, smoothies, juice cleanses, vegan food, wheatgrass shots.
FAST FOOD
Arby’s
2960 W. Parrish Avenue 3401 Villa Pointe Drive (54) 4614 Frederica Street Large variety of sandwiches and sides. We have the meats!
Burger King
2401 Patriot Run (54) 1738 Triplett Street 2944 W. Parrish Avenue Clean restaurant, friendly employees, fast service. Drivethru open 24 hours.
Chick-Fil-A
4601 Frederica Street Chicken sandwiches, salads, shakes and sides.
Culver’s Frozen Custard & Butterburgers
3020 Highland Pointe Drive Frozen custard treats, burgers, salads, kids’ meals, chicken to go.
Dairy Queen
1715 Frederica Street 3022 E. 4th Street 3224 New Hartford Road Soft-serve ice cream treats, cakes, brazier food and beverages.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
3248 Mount Moriah Avenue (54) Made-to-order burgers, fries and hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
4641 Frederica Street Retro-style chain for steakburgers, hot dogs & other fast-food staples, plus frozen custard.
Hardee’s
3101 Frederica Street Burgers, ham, chicken, roast beef sandwiches, and sides.
Kentucky Fried Chicken
3212 Highway 54 Chicken dinners, snacks, and sides for dine in or carryout.
Lee’s Famous Recipe
1800 Carter Road 1001 Burlew Boulevard Chicken dinners for one or for a family. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru.
Long John Silver’s
2519 W. Parrish Avenue 2770 Frederica Street (Wesleyan) 3005 E. 4th Street Fast seafood, fish and chicken. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru.
McDonald’s
3328 Highway 54 324 Wesleyan Plaza 2306 E. 4th Street 2730 W. Parrish Avenue
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE
2804 Frederica Street Smoothies made with real fruits and veggies, plus tasty flatbreads. 4800 Frederica Street American fast food.
Popeye’s Chicken
2906 Highland Pointe (54) “New Orleans-style” menu featuring spicy chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp and other seafood.
Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
2990 Heartland Crossing (54) Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Rally’s
1301 Frederica Street Burgers, sandwiches and sides, fresh and hot.
Ritzy’s
4527 Highway 54 4925 Frederica Street Burgers, fries, and ice cream.
Sonic Drive-In
3107 Frederica Street Old-time drive-in offering burgers, sandwiches, sides, and frozen treats.
Subway
2425 W. Parrish Avenue 3119 Frederica Street 3124 Highway 54
3739 E. 4th Street 636 Southtown Boulevard 3470 New Hartford Road 3151 Highway 54 (inside Walmart) Fresh subs.
Taco Bell
3335 Villa Point (54) 4620 Frederica Street 2500 W. Parrish Avenue Mexican-inspired fast food.
Wendy’s
2934 Highway 54 4545 Frederica Street Fresh, never frozen beef hamburgers.
Zaxby’s
5030 Frederica Street Zaxby’s offers a variety of chicken and wings.
ICE CREAM & SWEETS
Andria’s Candies
217 Allen Street Andria’s Candies has a tradition of making fine chocolates and candies that traces back to Greek candy-makers coming to U.S. in 1906.
Baskin Robbins
3245 Mt Moriah Avenue, #1 (54) 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, and lunch options.
Dairy Queen
1715 Frederica Street 3022 E. 4th Street 3224 New Hartford Road Soft-serve ice cream treats, cakes, brazier food and beverages.
The Family Bakery
3152 Commonwealth Court (54) Donuts, cakes, cupcakes, and more.
Dunkin’ Donuts
3011 Frederica Street Donuts, coffee, teas, sandwiches and pastries.
Gramp’s Coffee & Donuts
333 Frederica Street Fine coffee and uniquelycrafted donuts in the heart of downtown.
Great American Cookies & Marble Slab Creamery
3800 Frederica Street Fresh Baked Cookies, Homemade Small Batch Ice Cream, Cookie Cakes, Ice Cream Cakes, and More!
Koehler’s Bakery
1801 Carter Road Full line retail bakery offering donuts, pies, cakes, cookies, and breads.
Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream
2120 W. Parrish Avenue Old-fashioned hand-dipped ice cream and deli sandwiches, cakes, cookies, and chili.
Maggie’s Cakes & More
4399 Springhill Drive, Suite B (54) Specialty cakes, gourmet cupcakes, and wedding cakes.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
4431 Springhill Drive (54) Frozen yogurt, specially selected toppings.
Rolling Pin Pastry Shop
1129 E 18th Street 20 kinds of donuts, plus pies and pastries.OL
