Owensboro, Kentucky
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Owensboro
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Our top picks are Briarpatch, LongHorn Steakhouse and Texas Roadhouse.
These Owensboro spots include a locally owned steakhouse and restaurants whose published descriptions or menus include steak. The list is limited to places with current evidence of operation at an Owensboro address; O’Charley’s and Big Whiskey’s are excluded because recent reporting says they closed.
2760 Veach Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
Briarpatch is a locally owned Owensboro steakhouse that has operated since 1971. The official tourism listing describes it as a steakhouse and notes a soup and salad bar, full bar service and fine wines.
Best for: locally owned steakhouse
2974 Heartland Crossing Boulevard, Owensboro, KY 42303
LongHorn Steakhouse serves grilled steaks, along with fresh salads, seasonal sides and signature desserts. The Owensboro tourism listing gives its address and describes its steaks as expertly grilled.
Best for: steakhouse dinner
943 Mosely Road, Owensboro, KY 42301
Texas Roadhouse is a steakhouse serving fresh-cut steaks and made-from-scratch side dishes. Its Owensboro tourism listing also names ribs and fresh-baked bread among its offerings.
Best for: steaks and ribs
401 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Lure Seafood and Grille is a locally owned restaurant with seafood, steaks, burgers and oysters on its menu. The Owensboro tourism listing also notes a riverfront patio and Sunday brunch.
Best for: steak and seafood
5120 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves steaks along with burgers and pasta. The Owensboro tourism listing describes the location as offering American favorites.
Best for: casual dinner
3189 Fairview Drive, Suite E, Owensboro, KY 42303
Beef ’O’ Brady’s is a sports restaurant and family dining spot whose menu includes steaks, burgers and wings. Its official Owensboro page lists this location and its address.
Best for: family dining
4545 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Denny’s is a diner whose Owensboro menu lists a 13-ounce seasoned T-bone steak and eggs. The location page provides the Frederica Street address.
Best for: steak and eggs
3080 Highland Pointe Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303
IHOP is a breakfast restaurant whose Owensboro menu includes sirloin steak tips and country-fried steak. Its official location page lists the Highland Pointe Drive address.
Best for: sirloin steak tips
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