Best BBQ in Owensboro

The list

1. 1

   Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn

   2840 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301

   Moonlite is a barbecue restaurant and inn in Owensboro. Its menu includes barbecue and burgoo, a soup made with mutton, chicken, and vegetables.

   Best for: Owensboro-style barbecue

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2. 2

   Old Hickory Bar-B-Q

   338 Washington Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301

   Old Hickory is a locally owned barbecue restaurant that has served Owensboro since 1918. It is known for mutton cooked over hickory coals and also serves burgoo.

   Best for: Hickory-smoked mutton

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3. 3

   Ole South Barbeque

   3523 KY-54, Owensboro, KY 42303

   Ole South is a barbecue restaurant with an all-you-can-eat buffet and breakfast service. Its own site says its smokers run around the clock.

   Best for: Barbecue buffet

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4. 4

   Smokehouse at Brew Bridge

   800 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301

   The Smokehouse at Brew Bridge serves barbecue at the Brew Bridge location. The Owensboro barbecue listing describes its style as Texas brisket with Carolina and Kansas City influence.

   Best for: Barbecue and locally brewed beer

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5. 5

   Dee’s BBQ & Diner

   1362 East 4th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303

   Dee’s is a locally owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. A recent restaurant listing gives its address as 1362 East 4th Street in Owensboro.

   Best for: Diner-style barbecue

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