What’s New/Open
Old Hickory Bar-B-Q
Located at 338 Washington Ave, Old Hickory Bar-B-Q offers dine-in, carryout, and drive-through service. The restaurant is locally owned and operates daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn, found at 2840 W Parrish Ave, features a barbecue buffet and hickory-smoked meats. Its hours are Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Friday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m.–3 p.m. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Lure Seafood & Grille
At 401 W 2nd St, Lure Seafood & Grille serves seafood, steak, and burgers, with a weekend brunch option. Its menu is designed for lunch and dinner. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Niko’s Italian Cuisine
Niko’s, located at 2200 E Parrish Ave, features a dine-in menu with Italian dishes. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Don Mario Mexican Restaurant
Don Mario’s is a downtown Mexican restaurant at 122 W 2nd St, Suite A, open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Real Hacienda Mexican Restaurant
Real Hacienda, located at 3023 Highland Pointe Dr, is a family-owned Mexican restaurant. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
54 Pizza
54 Pizza serves made-from-scratch dough and offers two locations in Owensboro. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Dee’s BBQ & Diner
Dee’s BBQ & Diner, located at 1362 E 4th St, serves daily from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. and offers a buffet on Fridays and Saturdays. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
City Walk of Owensboro
City Walk Cafe at 222 Allen St serves made-from-scratch homestyle food. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Ole South Barbeque
Ole South Barbeque at 3523 KY-54 offers a barbecue buffet and breakfast service. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Ritzy’s of Owensboro
Ritzy’s, located at 4925 Frederica St, serves classic diner food including smash burgers and in-house made ice cream. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Niko’s Bakery & Cafe
Niko’s Bakery & Cafe at 601 Emory Dr offers breakfast and lunch options along with baked goods. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
Briarpatch
Briarpatch is a locally owned steakhouse at 2760 Veach Road. [from our Best Restaurants in Owensboro]
East 88 Buffet
East 88 Buffet is an Asian buffet featuring all-you-can-eat sushi and hibachi dishes. [from our New Restaurants in Owensboro]
Yak & Yeti
Yak & Yeti serves Himalayan and Indian cuisine, with options for adjustable spice levels. [from our New Restaurants in Owensboro]
The Handsome Cat Café & Adoption Center
This café and adoption center allows visitors to spend time with adoptable cats. Entry is reported as $10 per person. [from our New Restaurants in Owensboro]
Gusto Italian
Gusto Italian at 5257 Frederica Street serves Sicilian cuisine inspired by family roots. [from our New Restaurants in Owensboro]
Mellow Mushroom
Located at 101 W 2nd St, Mellow Mushroom offers pizza, calzones, hoagies, and salads. [from our New Restaurants in Owensboro]
Windy Hollow Restaurant
Windy Hollow serves breakfast and brunch, with a Sunday breakfast buffet. [from our Best Breakfast and Brunch in Owensboro]
What’s Reportedly Closed or Changed
Big Whiskey’s
Big Whiskey’s closed indefinitely as of October 5, with a notice indicating the possibility of reopening under new ownership. [The Owensboro Times]
KFC
Owensboro's last KFC at 3212 KY 54 closed permanently on October 9. [The Owensboro Times; Messenger-Inquirer]
Catfish Willy’s
The Owensboro location of Catfish Willy’s will close on November 30 as the owners retire. [WFIE 14 News]
What’s Coming Up
Upcoming Food & Drink Events
- Teen Taste Test: Bougie vs. Basic — November 3, 2026, at Daviess County Public Library
- 13th Annual Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo — November 13, 2026, at Owensboro Convention Center
- 13th Annual Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo — November 13, 2026, at Owensboro Convention Center
For more dining options, check out our full restaurant guide at owensborolocal.com/guides.
