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 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—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 new restaurant openings were up 6% 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—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Owensboro, according to Yelp 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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. El Bracero

- Rating: 3.9/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 2945 Wimsatt Court Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Mi Ranchito

- Rating: 4.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1146 Carter Road Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Gyro House

- Rating: 4.1/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 4551 Springhill Drive Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. PeezO's Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 2100 West 2nd St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Azzip Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 3800 Frederica St. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Big Dipper

- Rating: 4.3/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2820 West Parrish Ave. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Thai Food Owensboro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Address: 2601 West Parrish Ave. Owensboro, Kentucky
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.