Highest-rated restaurants in Owensboro by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Owensboro, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Wasabi 54, Llc

- Rating: 3.8/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3238 Kidron Valley Way Ste 5 Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
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#29. Ole South Barbeque

- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3523 Hwy 54 East Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Barbecue, Buffets, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn

- Rating: 3.8/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2840 West Parrish Ave. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Barbecue, Buffets
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#27. Chick-fil-A

- Rating: 3.9/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4601 Frederica St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Fast food, Chicken Shop, Salad
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#26. El Bracero

- Rating: 3.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2945 Wimsatt Court Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#25. Gary's Drive Inn

- Rating: 4.0/5 (21 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2220 Veach Road Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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#24. Windy Hollow Biscuit House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 630 Emory Drive Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Five Guys

- Rating: 4.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3248 Mount Moriah Ave. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers, fast food
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#22. Beef 'O' Brady's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3189 Fairview Drive Ste East Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars, American
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#21. Wyndall's Wonder Whip

- Rating: 4.0/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2434 East 4th St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
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#20. Mi Ranchito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1146 Carter Road Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
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#19. The Miller House

- Rating: 4.0/5 (134 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 301 East 5th St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: American, Southern, Bars
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#18. Chop Stick

- Rating: 4.0/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3023 Highland Pointe Drive Ste 102 Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Chinese
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#17. Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2990 Heartland Xing Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Chicken Wings
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#16. Pizza By The Guy

- Rating: 4.1/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3115 Commonwealth Court Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#15. Gyro House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4551 Springhill Drive Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#14. Colby's

- Rating: 4.2/5 (154 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 West 3rd St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Diners, American
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#13. PeezO's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2100 West 2nd St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. Fetta Specialty Pizza & Spirits

- Rating: 4.2/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 118 Saint Ann St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Salad, Pizza
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#11. Nikos Italian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2200 East Parrish Ave. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Steakhouses
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#10. Azzip Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3800 Frederica St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
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#9. Big Dipper

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2820 West Parrish Ave. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers
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#8. Thai Food Owensboro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 2601 West Parrish Ave. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Thai
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#7. City Walk of Owensboro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (85 reviews)
- Address: 222 Allen St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: American, Barbecue, Sandwiches
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#6. The Creme Coffee house

- Rating: 4.3/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 109 East 2nd St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#5. Famous Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 West 2nd St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Italian, Greek
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#4. Dee's Diner

- Rating: 4.4/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1362 East 4th St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#3. Great Harvest Bread

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3211 Frederica St. Ste G Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Cafes
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#2. Mikato Steak & Sushi

- Rating: 4.6/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 3500 Villa Point Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Steakhouses
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#1. Don Mario

- Rating: 4.8/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 122 West 2nd St. Ste A Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican, Desserts, Seafood
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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