Owensboro, Kentucky
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Owensboro
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Our top picks are Famous Bistro, The Brew Bridge and Lure Seafood and Grille.
These eight restaurants and bars are physically located in Owensboro, Kentucky, and sources identify each as having a patio or outdoor seating. Addresses and descriptions are drawn from the venues’ own websites or Visit Owensboro and other local sources; patio details are cited for each listing.
102 W. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Famous Bistro serves deli-style lunches, including soups, sandwiches and salads, as well as dinner with seafood, steaks and Greek entrees. Its site describes sidewalk seating on Allen and Second streets, and Visit Owensboro describes it as a Mediterranean-inspired Greek restaurant with outdoor seating.
Best for: sidewalk dining
800 W. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
The Brew Bridge is a brewery with a full-service bar and restaurant serving gourmet burgers and appetizers, as well as weekend brunch. Its site identifies a patio with a Tiki Bar and private event space.
Best for: craft beer and patio
401 W. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Lure is a seafood and grille restaurant serving seafood, steaks, burgers and oysters. Visit Owensboro describes its outdoor seating as a riverfront patio.
Best for: riverfront patio
118 St. Ann Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
Fetta is a locally owned pizzeria serving gourmet pizza. Visit Owensboro notes outdoor seating, and its outdoor-dining guide describes a back patio.
Best for: pizza and patio
301 E. 5th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303
The Miller House serves seasonal food with a Southern influence in a historic home and has a downstairs bourbon bar. Visit Owensboro lists outdoor seating, and the restaurant’s site gives its address.
Best for: Southern food and bourbon
122 W. 2nd Street, Suite A, Owensboro, KY 42303
Don Mario is a Mexican restaurant at its West 2nd Street address. Visit Owensboro says the restaurant has outdoor seating, and the restaurant’s site lists its location and daily hours.
Best for: Mexican food and outdoor dining
202 W. 3rd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301
Colby’s Fine Food & Spirits is a locally owned restaurant serving entrees, specials and salads, with a separate bar area. Visit Owensboro lists outdoor seating and additional patio space.
Best for: dinner and patio
2760 Veach Road, Owensboro, KY 42303
Briarpatch is an Owensboro steakhouse whose site describes it as serving the community since 1971. The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce says its patio includes a fireplace and open-air dining.
Best for: steakhouse patio
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