Dee’s Diner
$ · 1362 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Dee’s is a locally owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. Visit Owensboro also lists a Friday and Saturday buffet.
Best for: diner breakfast and barbecue
Owensboro, Kentucky
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Owensboro
Quick answer
Our top picks are Dee’s Diner, Ole South Barbecue and Great Harvest Bread Co. & Cafe.
These Owensboro restaurants are listed by Visit Owensboro as local or locally owned, and each has food options that can make a meal around $15 or less. Prices can vary by item, so check the linked menu before you go.

$ · 1362 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Dee’s is a locally owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. Visit Owensboro also lists a Friday and Saturday buffet.
Best for: diner breakfast and barbecue
$ · 3523 Kentucky 54, Owensboro, KY 42303
Ole South Barbecue serves barbecue and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visit Owensboro lists a lunch and dinner buffet.
Best for: barbecue
$ · 3211 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Great Harvest Bread Co. & Cafe is a locally owned bakery and cafe serving fresh-made breads, scones, coffee, and tea. Its menu also includes signature sandwiches, paninis, soups, and salads.
Best for: sandwiches and soup
4399 Spring Hill Drive, Owensboro, KY 42303
Trunnell’s Farm Market Gourmet Deli is a deli at Trunnell’s Farm Market. Visit Owensboro lists it at the market’s Spring Hill Drive address.
Best for: deli food
$ · 1700 Starlite Drive, Owensboro, KY 42301
54 Pizza is locally owned and serves pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. Visit Owensboro lists a second Owensboro location at 3101 Alvey Park Drive.
Best for: pizza and sandwiches
$ · 338 Washington Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301
Old Hickory Bar-B-Q is a locally owned barbecue restaurant with dine-in, carryout, and drive-thru service. Visit Owensboro lists its location near 25th and Frederica Streets.
Best for: barbecue
$ · 102 W. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Famous Bistro is a family-owned bistro serving food from sandwiches to fine wine. Visit Owensboro also notes that it offers pizza and 60 varieties of beer.
Best for: pizza and sandwiches
$ · 2840 W. Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn is a barbecue restaurant with dine-in and carryout service. Visit Owensboro describes its buffet as including homemade sides, burgoo, desserts, and a salad bar.
Best for: barbecue buffet
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