Old Hickory Bar-B-Que

$ • Barbeque

Hours:
338 Washington Ave, Owensboro
(270) 926-9000

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Old Hickory Bar-B-Que Reviews

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3.9 (138)
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I grew up in Owensboro, Kentucky, eating their food with my family. Although I have moved away, I bring my family back here to keep their tradition of excellence alive for generations to come.

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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 ordered takeout today and took it to a local park to eat. But, there is plenty of seating inside the restaurant. You order your food at a counter right next to the covered steam table holding chopped mutton, barbecue chickens, baked beans, and barbecue pork ribs. All of those looked really good....read full review

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Came here for an early lunch. Restaurant was largely empty, but there had been customers already. I got a 3-meat plate: mutton, brisket, and fish with a side of burgoo and green beans. Green beans: Fine. Seasoned well. Perhaps a tad overcooked, but that's pretty normal. Burgoo: Fine. Nothing special. Now the meat. I suspect that because I came in early I got last night's meat. If you come here, ask your waiter what's freshest off the pit and when it came off. Otherwise you'll...read full review

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Monday 9AM - 9PM
Tuesday 9AM - 9PM
Wednesday 9AM - 9PM
Thursday 9AM - 9PM
Friday 9AM - 10PM
Saturday 9AM - 10PM
Sunday 9AM - 9PM
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