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BARBECUE
Dee's BBQ & Diner
1362 East 4th Street 270-686-0022
Locally-owned diner offering plate specials and barbecue. Buffet on Fridays and Saturdays.
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
2840 W. Parrish Avenue 270-684-8143
Locally-owned with a world-famous buffet with homemade sides, burgoo, and desserts, plus a full salad bar. Dine-in or carryout
Old Hickory Bar-B-Q
338 Washington Avenue (at 25th & Frederica Street) 270-926-9000
Locally-owned with dine-in, carryout, drive-thru and gift certificates.
Ole South Barbeque
3523 Highway 54 270-926-6464Locally-owned offering barbecued pork, mutton & chicken with homemade sides, burgoo, and desserts.
DOWNTOWN DINING
Bee Bop's
122-A W. Second Street 270-663-0623
50s-style diner offering great diner food and nostalgic decor.
Bill's Restaurant
420 Frederica Street 270-852-8120
Lunch served Tue-Fri, dinner served Tue-Sat. Season menus offering appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Cinco de Mayo
704 W. Second Street 270-926-7441
Mexican favorites.
Colby's Deli & Café
401 Frederica Street 270-684-2495Locally-owned, offering great breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, cookies & ice cream.
Colby's Fine Food & Spirit
202 W. Third Street 270-685-4239Locally-owned offering lunch and dinner entrees, specials, salads, sides and a separate bar area.
The Créme Coffee House
109 E. Second Street 270-683-7787Locally-owned offering a relaxed atmosphere with gourmet coffees, specialty drinks, desserts, soups, and panini sandwiches, all in an historic downtown building.
El Toribio's
101 Frederica Street 270-685-2040Authentic Mexican cuisine, with separate bar area and patio dining on the riverfront. Locally-owned
Famous Bistro
102 W. Second Street 270-686-8202Locally-owned, serving lunch & dinner, everything from sandwiches to fine dining with a Mediterrean emphasis on Greek cuisine.
Gambrinus Libation Emporium
116-A W. 2nd Street 270-663-5464
Non-smoking social facility specializing in premium beers, wines, and cocktails selections, along with tasty food selections.
Miller House
301 E. 5th Street 270-685-5878
The Miller House offers a unique opportunity to dine on three levels in an elegant yet casual atmosphere. Located in one of downtown Owensboro's beautifully restored older homes. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, they also offer a full-service conversation bar. Full-service catering for small to large parties is also available.
LOCAL DINING
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
5120 Frederica Street 270-926-3472American classics, also offering a Weight Watchers Menu. Separate bar area.
Bob Evans
3123 Highway 54 270-683-3515Offering everything from classic homestyle favorites like sausage, eggs and hotcakes, to delicious, homestyle holiday menu items.
Briarpatch Restaurant
2760 Veach Road 270-685-3329Owensboro's finest localy-owned steakhouse since 1971. Large soup and salad bar, with full bar service and fine wines.
Cadillac Restaurant & Grecian Pizza
1315 W. Second Street 270-685-1020
Diner meals and plate specials.
Catfish Willy's
1017 Tamarack Road 270-686-3677
Locally-owned seafood restaurant.
Cheddar's Casual Cafè
3040 Highland Pointe Drive 270-685-2092
Family dining at affordable prices.
Country Ham Restaurant
5421 US Hwy 60 W. 270-926-9249
Great country-style cooking.
Country Kitchen
201 E. Ninth Street 270-684-1978
Great diner food, Monday-Saturday for breakfast and lunch.
Cracker Barrel
5311 Frederica Street 270-684-4118Homestyle cooking, down-home service. Sit and rock a spell on the front porch in a comfy wooden rocker. Or browse the country store.
Deloris' Café
2123 Triplett Street 270-689-0997
Down-home-friendly diner where you can feel at home with a home-cooked meal.
Del's Place
7478 US Highway 60 W. 270-764-0504
Denny's Restaurant
4545 Frederica Street 270-684-5488Breakfast served 24 hours a day. Full menu also offered.
Dinner Bell Restaurant
6057 Hwy 2830 270-685-5067
Diner meals and plate specials.
Great Harvest Bread Co. & Café
3211 Frederica Street 270-691-0093
Locally-owned, serving fresh-made breads, scones, coffees and teas, signature sandwiches, Paninis, soups-of-the-day, and salads.
JD's Restaurant
1420 Breckenridge Street 270-683-9419
Diner meals and plate specials.
Logan's Roadhouse
2945 Wimsatt Court 270-684-3131
Mesquite-grilled steaks, chicken, burgers, ribs, and seafoods.
Madewell's Corner Café
924 E. 2nd Street 270-926-5002
Home-cooked diner meals.
Mama's Table
7046 State Route 56 270-771-0004
Family dining in the former Red's Fish House of the South.
O'Charley's Restaurant & Lounge
5205 Frederica Street 270-686-8780Menu with an emphasis on fresh preparation, featuring several specialty items such as hand-cut and aged steaks, seafood, fresh chicken, homemade yeast rolls, a variety of fresh-cut salads with special-recipe salad dressings and their signature caramel pie.
Pangea Café
1320 Carter Road 270-689-9824
Sandwiches, salads, soup of the day, desserts.
Red Lobster
3410 Frederica Street 270-926-4044
Family restaurant specializing in seafood dishes. Serving for lunch and dinner, a full menu of appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and desserts is offered.
Rocky's Bar & Grill
819 Crittenden Street 270-852-8835
Open during the day for plate lunches, sandwiches, side items and homemade pies.
Ryan's Family Steakhouse
4500 Frederica Street 270-691-9787From the remarkable Mega Bar buffet to USDA approved fresh cut steaks, Ryan's satisfies your family's hunger for quality dining.
Salad World
3500 Villa Pointe, Suite 102 270-689-3333
Signature salads, homemade soups, wraps, pitas, pizzas, baked potatoes, and healthy dinner entrees.
Shoney's
4710 Frederica Street 270-686-7217Family-style dining off the menu or buffet. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
T.G.I. Friday's
5135 Frederica Street 270-686-1910Family dining offering a full menu, including Atkins-approved, low carb items.
Texas Roadhouse
943 Mosely Road 270-689-0086
Fresh-cut steaks, made-from-scratch side dishes, fall-off-the-bone ribs, fresh-baked breads and lively atmosphere. Happy hour specials.
The Summit
6501 Summit Drive 270-281-4653
You don't have to be a golfer to enjoy a great meal at The Summit Restaurant. The Summit offers freshly-made cuisine, stacked sandwiches, and all you favorite beverages. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 9 pm.
Tumbleweed
5257 Frederica Street 270-685-4111Tex-Mex menu choices include mesquite grilled steaks and ribs, salads, burritos, and sandwiches. Tumbleweed also offers a full bar. Patio seating is available year-round, with live entertainment on Monday nights from 6-9 pm.
Waffle House
3970 Frederica Street 270-852-37203200 Bold Forbes Way 270-688-9042
Good, old-fashioned diner food from a full menu; breakfast served 24/7.
Windy Hollow Restaurant
8260 KY Highway 81 270-785-4088Open Sundays 7a.m. to 1:30 p.m., brunch buffet featuring country ham, fried chicken, red eye gravy & biscuits, fried potatoes, and their famous homemade doughnuts.
Z's
1100 Walnut Street 270-852-2322
Located in the historic Cigar Factory Mall, Z's offers a great atmosphere with private rooms and booths available, family seating, and a sports bar area. Full menu.
ASIAN
Fuji of Japan
4028 Frederica Street 270-685-0046Full hibachi menu plus sushi bar.
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
1650 Starlite Drive 270-852-7777Authentic Chinese cuisine.
House of Canton
2845 W. Parrish Avenue 270-683-7662Locally-owned. Fine Cantonese, Szechuan & Thai cuisines, with full bar service. Dine-in or carryout.
Mr. Wok Express
3435 Frederica Street 270-926-3688
Eat in or take out. Szechuan, Hunan, and Mandarin style cuisines.
New China Buffet
4768 Frederica Street 270-683-7363Largest buffet in town, featuring Szechuan, Hunan & Mandarin cuisines. Dine-in or carryout.
Ninki Hibachi Steakhouse & Seafood
3500 Villa Point 270-685-9913Full hibachi menu plus sushi bar.
Pan Asian Chinese Food
2656 Frederica Street 270-852-5288
Chinese, Japanese, sushi.
Shogun of Japan
5010 Wildcat Way 270-685-9980Hibachi meals prepared on grills at the tables. Also offers a full bar service as well as sushi bar.
Super Buffet
3200 Villa Point 270-684-8858Large buffets featuring Chinese food, Japanese sushi, American food, salad & dessert bars, and barbecue.
Tokyo Japanese Restaurant
3415 Frederica Street 270-926-1020
Japanese-themed restaurant with hibachi meals prepared in the kitchen, plus sushi at affordable prices.
Wasabi Express
636 Southtown Boulevard 270-684-3500
ITALIAN RESTAURANTS
Fazoli's Italian Restaurant
5116 Frederica Street 270-926-8767
Reasonable prices, food quality traditionally associated with casual dining and quick service, they've got something for everyone!
Niko's Italian Cuisine
2200 E. Parrish Avenue 270-852-1618Fine dining, wine & spirits with an emphasis on Italian cuisine. Locally-owned.
Olive Garden
5204 Frederica Street 270-683-4848
Casual Italian dining featuring authentic entrees, soups, desserts, wines & more.
MEXICAN RESTAURANTS
Cinco de Mayo
704 W. Second Street 270-926-7441
Mexican favorites.
El Toribio's
101 Frederica Street 270-685-2040630 Emory Drive 270-691-6133
3034 E. Fourth Street 270-683-8361
Locally-owned. Authentic Mexican cuisine with daily lunch and Happy Hour specials. Mexican & American beers.
El Tucan
3600 Frederica Street, Ste. F 270-689-0954
Locally-owned Mexican cuisine.
Real Hacienda
4820 Frederica Street 270-685-59503023 Highland Pointe Drive 270-684-5595
Authentic Mexican cuisine, serving real south-of-the-border dishes with great atmosphere and fair prices.
Salsaritas
3500 Villa Point 270-686-7505
Casual restaurant serving fresh Mexican foods, including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos & salads.
Vallarta
3720 New Hartford Road 270-684-9621
Restaurant located inside the Days Inn with Mexican cuisine.
ICE CREAM
Cold Stone Creamery
5140 Frederica Street 270-683-6570From unique ice cream creations to smoothies, cakes and shakes nobody serves up the ultimate indulgence like Cold Stone.
Frailley's Dari Cream
7140 Highway 81 270-785-4076Soft-serve ice cream treats.
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
5035 Frederica Street 270-691-8988
Frozen yogurt, specially selected toppings.
Scoops & Smoothies
5000 Frederica Street (Towne Square Mall) 270-685-2003
Smoothie King
3120 KY Highway 54 270-683-6765
Healthy, delicious smoothies, snacks, and energy bars.
YoLo Frozen Yogurt
2680 Frederica Street 270-686-7575
Frozen yogurt and homemade Italian gelato.
COFFEES
Dunkin' Donuts
3011 Frederica Street 270-686-8200
Donuts, coffee, teas, and pastries.
Joe Muggs
4606 Frederica Street inside Books-A-Million 270-685-5585
Specialty coffee & tea drinks.
Starbucks
2402 Frederica Street 270-684-0272Specialty coffee and tea beverages (Also located in the Starlite Drive Kroger and the Target Store)
The Créme Coffee House
109 E. Second Street 270-683-7787Locally-owned offering a relaxed atmosphere with gourmet coffees, specialty drinks, desserts, soups, and panini sandwiches, all in an historic downtown building.
PIZZA
54 Pizza Express
3101 Alvey Park Drive 270-683-54541700 Starlite Drive 270-683-5400
A Pizza Palace
624 Emory Drive 270-240-4593
Cecelia's Pizza
1741 Scherm Road 270-684-0050
6530 Highway 231 270-729-5700
Domino's Pizza
1003 Burlew Boulevard 270-683-8777
3333 Frederica Street 270-926-6400
Game Time Pizza & Wings
2410 W. Parrish Avenue 270-685-9060
Locally-owned pizza & wings.
Harkleys 3 Pizzeria & Sports Bar
3955 E. Fourth Street 270-240-5237
Family sports bar offering pizza & wings.
Little Caesar's Pizza
1216 Carter Road 270-685-0022
3429 Frederica Street 270-926-8822
Mama Lea's Pizza & Kid Zone
2803 W. Parrish Avenue 270-685-4700
Noble Roman's Pizza
5000 Frederica Street (inside Towne Square Mall) 270-688-0990
Papa John's Pizza
2510 Frederica Street 270-684-3300
Papa Murphy's
3211 Frederica Street 270-685-1800
Pizza By The Guy
1915 W. Parrish Avenue 270-685-4694
3115 Commonwealth Court 270-686-8603
Pizza Hut
3189 Fairview Drive 270-683-1544
1331 Frederica Street 270-685-3400
4127 Frederica Street 270-684-0040
PizzAroma
3020 US Highway 60 E. 270-691-0064
1401 Carter Road 270-684-1111
Shaker's Pizza
3118 E. Alvey Drive 270-685-9991
3010 W. 4th Street 270-683-0660
Thruston Pizza & Subs
2125 Breckenridge Street 270-683-6393
5615 State Route 144 270-281-9900
FAST FOOD
Arby's
3401 Villa Pointe Drive 270-926-4223
4614 Frederica Street 270-684-9999
2960 W. Parrish Avenue 270-683-1584
Large variety of sandwiches and sides.
Big Dipper
2820 W. Parrish Avenue 270-684-4806
Opened in April 1954, the Dipper offers real old-fashioned drive-in burgers, fries, shakes, and ice cream treats.
Burger Block
6271 US Highway 60 W. 270-764-1923
Burger King
2944 W. Parrish Avenue 270-926-4075
1738 Triplett Street 270-685-0949
Clean restaurant, friendly employees, fast service. Drive-thru open 24 hours.
Captain D's Seafood Restaurant
830 Chuck Gray Court 270-684-4206
Offers fried or boiled fish and shrimp and a variety of side items.
Chic-Fil-A
4601 Frederica Street 270-683-0907
Chicken sandwiches, salads, shakes and sides.
Colby's Deli & Café
401 Frederica Street 270-684-2495
Locally-owned and operated deli offering great sandwiches, salads, and treats.
Culver's Frozen Custard & Butterburgers
3020 Highland Pointe Drive 270-689-4040
Frozen custard treats, burgers, salads, kids' meals, chicken to go.
Dairette Grill
4313 Gateway Drive 270-689-2222
Old-fashioned hamburgers, hand-spun shakes, sandwiches, soft-serve ice cream
Dairy Queen
3030 E. 4th Street 270-684-4189
3224 New Hartford Road 270-683-6248
1715 Frederica Street 270-684-6351
Soft-serve ice cream treats, cakes, brazier foods & beverages.
Eight Ball Restaurant
1846 Triplett Street 270-683-3693
Enjoy a round of pool and a great hamburger topped off with an ice cold drink.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
2660 Frederica Street 270-684-7888
Burgers, fries, hot dogs and beverages.
Gary's Drive In
2220 Veach Road 270-683-4289
Burgers, homemade soups, ice cream and specialty items such as salmon, turkey and veggie burgers.
Grandy's
5000 Frederica Street 270-683-4877
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru. Chicken, country-fried steak, and cinnamon rolls.
Hardee's
3101 Frederica Street 270-685-5200
2705 W. Parrish Avenue 270-926-0446
Burgers, ham, chicken & roast beef
and sides
Hayden's Drive-In
9209 Highway 56 270-229-0180
Burgers, sandwiches & sides
Kentucky Fried Chicken
2420 W. Parrish Avenue 270-684-0487
4911 Frederica Street 270-684-0488
Chicken dinners, snacks, and sides for dine in or carryout.
Lee's Famous Recipe
1001 Burlew Boulevard 270-685-4542
1800 Carter Road 270-683-0584
Chicken dinners for one or for a family. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru.
Lic's Deli & Ice Cream
2120 W. Parrish Avenue 270-684-3571Complete line of hand-dipped ice cream and deli sandwiches in the style of an old-fashioned soda fountain shoppe; also bread, cakes, cookies, and chili.
Long John Silver's
2770 Frederica Street 270-685-3740
3005 US Hwy 60 E. 270-684-1875
4939 Frederica Street 270-686-8113
2519 W. Parrish Avenue 270-685-4814
Fast seafood, fish and chicken. Dine in, carryout, or drive-thru.
McDonald's
4800 Frederica Street 270-926-0570
324 Wesleyan Plaza 270-683-7971
2306 US Hwy 60 E. 270-683-5053
2730
W. Parrish Avenue 270-683-3545
McDonald's Hamburgers
3328 Highway 54 270-852-4906
Mendy's Kitchen
924 Crabtree Avenue 270-685-0835
Burgers, sandwiches, sides & ice cream treats.
Norm McDonalds's Country Restaurant
6161 Highway 54, Philpot 270-729-4272
Burgers & sides, take out only.
Panera Bread
4600 Frederica Street
270-683-9033
Bakery offers freshly-baked breads, bagels, baked egg souffles, pastries and sweets.
Café offers sandwiches, soups, Crispani, hand-tossed salads, beverages, kids' menu.
Penn Station
3525 Frederica Street 270-683-1515
Made-to-order East Coast grilled sandwiches and sides.
Rally's
1301 Frederica Street 270-685-2788
Burgers, sandwiches and sides, fresh and hot.
Ritzy's
4925 Frederica Street 270-691-9195
4527 Hwy 54 E. 270-852-8887
Hamburgers, hot dogs, chili, ice cream made in the store, and salads served in a style reminiscent of the corner soda fountains and diners of the 50's.
Salad World Cafe
3500 Villa Point
Salads, sandwiches, wraps, pitas, quesadillas, and soups.
Samy's Sandwich Shop
4801 Towne Square Court 270-570-1100
Samy's features Boar's Head Premium Quality Meats & Cheeses in all their sandwiches. Top off any meal with one of Samy's homemade pies and desserts.
Sonic Drive-In
3107 Frederica Street 270-926-6113
Old-time drive-in offering burgers, sandwiches, sides, and frozen treats.
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
2425 W. Parrish Avenue 270-686-7115
3119 Frederica Street 270-684-2672
3124 Highway 54 270-686-1893
3739 Highway 60 E. 270-684-1330
636 Southtown Boulevard 270-685-0825
3470 New Hartford Road 270-683-8613
3151 Highway 54 270-926-6772
Taco Bell
4620 Frederica Street 270-684-8517
2500 W. Parrish Avenue 270-686-8177
3335 Villa Point 270-688-7919
Wendy's
4565 Frederica Street 270-686-0051
2934 Hwy 54 E. 270-685-6071
Burgers and sandwiches, sides, salads and desserts.
White Castle
4641 Frederica Street 270-926-5333
Burgers and fries, open 24 hours a day.
Wyndall's Wonder Whip
2434 E. 4th Street (US Hwy 60 E.) 270-684-8575
Locally-owned and operated old-style drive-in
offering burgers, sandwiches, sides, and frozen treats.
Zaxby's
5030 Frederica Street 270-691-6166
Located in front of Towne Square Mall, Zaxby's offers a variety of chicken and wings.
BAKERIES
Diane's Bakery Delights
2710 US Hwy 60 E.270-684-1108
Donuts, pastries, cookies & decorated cakes made fresh daily.
Dunkin' Donuts
3011 Frederica Street 270-686-8200
Fantasy Cupcakes
1012 E. 4th Street 270-240-4616
Great American Cookie Company
5000 Frederica Street (inside Towne Square Mall) 270-685-0225
Cookies ready-made or made-to-order, large or small.
Koehler's Bakery
1801 Carter Road 270-683-2253
Full line retail bakery offering donuts, pies, cakes, cookies, and breads.
The Cup Cakery
231 Williamsburg Square 270-684-3809
Gourmet cupcakes, made-to-order cakes, pies, cookies, candy and supplies.
Rolling Pin Pastry Shop
1129 E. 18th Street 270-683-8363
Donuts, pastries, cookies & decorated cakes made fresh daily.
Sissybubs Sweets
3600 Fredrica Street 270-684-3478
The Sweet Shop
121 E. 9th Street 270-926-1614
Jellies, jams, pies & breads.
SPORTS BARS
Beef 'O Brady's Family Sports Restaurant
3189 Fairview Drive 270-685-4969Locally-owned, family sports pub and restaurant to enjoy good food & sports in a friendly atmosphere.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
4736 Frederica Street 270-686-7800
New York-style wing joint and sports bar offering salads, appetizers, burgers, and a variety of specialty items.
Crazy Scorpion Saloon
4416 US Hwy 60 E. 270-240-4583
Big screen TV, plus five other televisions; pool tables; karaoke Thursday & Friday.
Harkleys 3 Pizzeria & Sports Bar
3955 E. Fourth Street 270-240-5237
Sports bar offering pizza & wings. Big screen TVs, Karaoke Nite, and DJ on weekends.
Jimbo's Sports Bar & Games
1230 Burlew Boulevard 270-215-0388
Corn hole, darts, shuffleboard, big-screen TVs, live music.
Maloney's Roca Bar Pizza & Wings
3030 Highland Pointe Drive 270-684-8080
Restaurant has a seperate, sound proof sports bar with over 30 flat screen TV's, serving pizza, wings, salads and more.
O'Bryan Bar & Grill
7006 Highway 815 270-229-9100
Family sports bar.
Our Place
718 W. 9th Street 270-683-9882
Pool tables, jukebox, video games; APA Pool Leagues on Mon & Wed; Jack & Jill Pool Tournament on Tues; Eight Ball Tournament on Sat, followed by a Nine-Ball Tournament.
Panhead Fred's Bar & Grill
820 W. Second Street 270-852-8695
Nine pool tables, plus bar & grill.
Sandbar
1108 W. 9th Street 270-686-0007
Show-Me's
5000 Frederica Street (inside Towne Square Mall) 270-683-7788
Sports bar.
NIGHT LIFE
Boiler Room
1100 Walnut Street 270-684-4999
Locally owned, live music.
Gambrinus Libation Emporium
116-A W. 2nd Street 270-663-5464
Non-smoking social facility specializing in premium beer, wine, martini and cocktail selections.
JAX Subs & Pub
119 E. 2nd Street 270-240-4857
Open Thur-Sat from 4 pm-2am, offering karaoke on Thursdays, live music on Friday and Saturdays.
McGrady's Pub
1006 E. 4th Street 270-240-4854
Milligan's Lounge
3136 W. 2nd Street 270-685-3941
Located inside the Ramada Inn.
O'Bryan Bar & Grill
7006 Highway 815 270-229-9100
Live music.
Pappy's Bar & Grill
604 Crabtree Avenue 270-684-4573
Rocky's Bar & Grill
819 Crittenden Street 270-852-8835
Plate lunches, sandwiches, side items and homemade pies
Sandbar
1108 W. 9th Street 270-686-0007
Sixty West Bar & Nightclub
800 W. 2nd Street 270-689-9907
Taylor's Bar & Grill
2509 W. Parrish Avenue 270-683-5577
Live music
The Yellow Rose
3220 W. 2nd Street 270-926-6104
