Owensboro, Kentucky
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Owensboro
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Our top picks are Big Dipper, Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits and Ritzy’s of Owensboro.
These eight restaurants are physically located in Owensboro, Kentucky, and have current listings or operating information in the sources below. The selection includes longtime local spots, diners, bars, and restaurants that serve burgers; it is not a ranked list.
2820 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301
Big Dipper is a drive-in that has served burgers, fries, shakes, and ice cream since 1954. Local coverage describes its food as old-fashioned burgers, and a recent local poll named it Best Burger.
Best for: old-fashioned drive-in burgers
204 W 3rd St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits is a traditional, diner-style restaurant serving American fare in downtown Owensboro. A local family-dining review quotes a customer praising its hamburger.
Best for: diner-style burgers
4925 Frederica St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Ritzy’s is a locally established diner serving thin-pressed smash burgers, fries, and ice cream made in-house. Its site describes the burgers as grilled fresh to order and notes that the Owensboro business dates to 1996.
Best for: smash burgers and ice cream
1212 E 18th St, Owensboro, KY 42303
Kim’s Diner is a no-frills local diner serving breakfast and lunch, including burgers. Review listings highlight its double cheeseburger and breakfast burger, while a customer review specifically praises a bacon burger.
Best for: breakfast or lunch
701 W 1st St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Burger Theory is a burger restaurant at the Holiday Inn Owensboro Riverfront. The visitor listing describes customizable Angus beef burgers and local craft beer; its restaurant page advertises more than 4,320 burger combinations.
Best for: customizable burgers and beer
4431 Springhill Drive, Suite E, Owensboro, KY 42303
Legends Sports Bar & Grill is a sports bar and grill in Owensboro. Reviewers mention its mushroom Swiss burger, including one who described it as large.
Best for: sports-bar dining
401 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Lure Seafood & Grille is a locally owned restaurant serving seafood, steaks, and burgers, with a riverfront patio. It appears among the Owensboro-area restaurants listed for burgers.
Best for: riverfront dining
1420 Breckenridge St, Owensboro, KY 42301
Lizzie’s Diner is a local diner serving breakfast and lunch. A reviewer describes ordering a double breakfast burger, and the diner’s listing gives its Owensboro address and current operating days.
Best for: diner-style breakfast burgers
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