Owensboro, Kentucky
Updated November 2026 · 5 places · Owensboro
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Our top picks are East 88 Buffet, Mellow Mushroom and Yak & Yeti.
I found one qualifying restaurant in Owensboro that opened within the last six months and is still open. The search excluded national chains and places whose opening was only announced or planned.
$$ · 3500 Villa Point #103, Owensboro, KY 42303
East 88 Buffet is an Asian buffet restaurant on Owensboro’s east side. Local coverage highlights its all-you-can-eat sushi, made-to-order hibachi, Chinese dishes such as General Tso’s chicken, and American favorites.
Best for: Opened August 2026
101 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42303
Mellow Mushroom is a pizza restaurant in downtown Owensboro. Its site lists pizza, calzones, hoagies, and salads among its offerings.
Best for: Opened August 2026
611 Emory Drive, Owensboro, KY
Yak & Yeti serves Himalayan and Indian cuisine. Its menu includes curries, naan, momo dumplings, noodles, fried rice, and tandoori chicken, with adjustable spice levels for many dishes.
Best for: Opened July 2026
$ · 1722 Sweeney Street, Owensboro, KY
The Handsome Cat Café is a cat café and adoption center operated by SPARKY rescue. Visitors can spend time with adoptable cats; entry was reported as $10 per person with no time limit.
Best for: Opened July 2026
5257 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Gusto Italian is an Italian restaurant serving Sicilian cuisine inspired by owner Nick Kamberi’s family roots. Its menu includes lasagna and fresh-baked bread.
Best for: Opened June 2026
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