Old Hickory Bar-B-Que

231 reviews

+1 (270) 215-2973

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Steam Table and the area where you order and pay

My three meat combo: mutton, brisket, and pork ribs. I liked the mutton and ribs the best.

It was really cool to see where others have visited from!

Brisket plate with mac and cheese and onion rings.

338 Washington Ave

Owensboro, KY 42301

+1 (270) 215-2973

http://oldhickorybar-b-q.com

Old Hickory Bar-B-Que has been offering delicious, award-winning bar-b-que for over 100 years, now with dine-in, carry-out, and drive-thru options available, for bar-b-que lovers in Owensboro, KY.

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3.5231 reviews

Joshua H.

10/14/2024

This is the place to try Owensboro style BBQ. I wouldn't necessarily say KY style, as I've yet to find another joint outside Owensboro that cooks up mutton as a staple option. Maybe it's a western...

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Edward C.

6/18/2024

So rare do I give a 5-star review for a restaurant, but this one totally deserved it. First off, the girl who took care of me (Ella) is a total dream. So patient with me when I told her it was my...

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Andrew L.

6/4/2024

Came here right around opening on a Tuesday (for breakfast I guess?) and as you'd imagine there was next to no one there. I had been excited to try Kentucky style bbq since finding out about it at...

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Danielle J.

10/27/2024

Try the sliced mutton but do NOT miss out on the ribs. My friend is from Owensboro and this is her fam go-to & a must stop for me too when in town. I got ribs this time and the flavor is...

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Jeff T.

4/2/2024

Come here for "Down Home Kentucky Barbecue!" A 106 year old barbecue institution and one of the few places where you can enjoy barbecue mutton. And yes, you definitely want to try it! We...

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