One word describes this place. AMAZING! Only wish they were open for lunch. The food is great and…read moreserved always with a smile

Excellent food! Amazing service! 12/10 Will go again. The…read moreatmosphere was classy but not overstated. Very enjoyable time. We started with the grilled peaches appetizer. They were as tasty as we'd hoped they would be. My husband had the pork chop with peach balsamic sauce. He barely stopped short of gnawing the bone & licking the plate. I had the crab cakes- perfectly crisp outside while tender inside. The dill remoulade was perfect, not overpowering. Dessert was a treat as well. Sorry no pictures; we dived in too quickly to get a photo.

Simply one of the best dining experiences. Everyone needs to try the buffet once. Everything is hot…read moreand fresh. The line is constantly refilled with great bbq pork, chicken, ribs and mutton. Sides that melt in your mouth. The veteran staff always on top of keeping things working smoothly. Weekend nights sees hundreds of diners. Plenty of space. My favorite are the desserts. Cobblers, carrot cake, Kentucky's best homemade pies. Soft serve ice cream at the end. Vanilla ice cream on hot blackberry cobbler. If you try this place once you will go there every time it's near.

Simply everything about this placed I enjoyed. You'll leave full and happy. If you don't it's your…read moreown fault. Service was great and the place seemed well kept and clean. They were having issues getting food out to the buffet the day I dined with them. During the evening.

Stopped by for some cocktails, though we didn't order anything to eat. The service was okay. The…read moredrinks were nothing spectacular. Again, okay. Seemed more like a dive bar, but I see where they take reservations? Definitely a confusing vibe.

Good food. Good service. Nice atmosphere. I thought the meatloaf has good flavor, but what we had…read moretoday was pretty dense and on the dry side. Mac and cheese was very good and I loved the green beans. The strawberry cobbler seemed like it was traditional cobbler that was put through a mixer. ? Never had cobbler that way. Pretty sticky. Flavor was ok though. Took hard lip pressure to get the fork clean. We sat at the bar counter. The bar seats are about 150 pounds. The bar coating needs to be removed and replaced with polyurethane or something else. My coaster had to be pried off, - literally.

Fantastic food fantastic service great atmosphere. Quite another I do the restaurant very much.I…read moredon't like that.There's limitation on the mad characters I have can put in this review.I say what I said in the key words

We went to Colby's on a Saturday for lunch to celebrate some graduations. When we arrived, there…read morewere a few people eating, but not many. We had made a reservation for 16. They had us at a booth that seated 10 (crowded) and another booth for 6 a little ways away. We asked if we could be seated together, but they rudely said they didn't have enough servers for that(?). We got a call that 6 more people were coming so we asked if we could have another table close to our group. There were several empty tables around us so we didn't think it would be a problem, but they said they would have to be seated elsewhere. When they arrived, they ended up letting them sit at a table that wasn't too far away, but it only seated 4. They finally took our order and the wait started. It was at least an hour before meals started coming out. Two or three people would get their food and then nothing for quite awhile. We ordered first, but it was at least an hour and a half before we got our food. The food was okay, but most people in our group were already done before we even started. We may as well have gone to different restaurants the way we were seated and served. This along with the very rude treatment by the 'head server' (?) made this a restaurant I won't be returning to.

I love breakfast, lunch and dinner at Ole South. You can order from the menu or go for the Buffet…read more The food is delicious and the service is excellent. I love the fried chicken and the pulled pork. Ole South has a mouth watering selection of deserts including soft ice cream for making your own sundae, topping your favorite pie or cobbler. Dessert is included with the buffet. They can also cater your next event. Did I mention the salad bar? It's one of the best salad bars in town. On the go? Get your food to-go. Grab a To-go container and fill it with your favorite food off the buffet or Salad Bar. Don't forget to take home a whole pie...Pecan, Chocolate, Coconut

Judging from the packed parking lot, this has to be the busiest restaurant in Owensboro. Not only…read morewas the parking lot full but people were parking on the street and walking to the restaurant. The buffet was absolutely delicious. Old fashioned creamed corn, green beans mashed potatoes, gravy mac & cheese, corn muffins and fried apples all tasted like they could have come from Grandma's kitchen. The salad bar was excellent too, all the ingredients were fresh and there was a nice variety. All this and a dessert bar too! The buffet and salad bar were kept very clean and the food was fresh. Service was very friendly and the price of the bay was extremely reasonable.

HUGE props to this chain! Yes, they are known for their chicken tenders, fine. But explore the…read moremenu. Saw in their website they had a 7oz filet (with 2 sides) for $25. But when I went they already switched it for a bone in ribeye...same price. Really? Sounds too good to be true. Comes huge spoonful of garlic butter on top (amazing). Grilled perfectly...I'd advise go for medium rare. You can always send back for a quick sear. Loaded baked potato and corn were great sides. To top it off... a. 8-9oz pour of Bonanza red for 10.99? Yes please! Only downer was carry station was in bar area so every time door was opened, you felt it, lol. But again, it was freezing outside. Bar service was excellent!! Definitely going back!!

Food is good. The service is always great. The restaurant is always clean inside and looks nice…read more One thing that I'm not happy with at all, is the electronic pay station on the table. I use it to pay with my card no problem. But on 4/26/2026, I didn't look the bill over and while entering this charge in my checkbook, I noticed that they charged me for "Table games" $2.99. My wife and I don't play with those. I honestly thought they were on the tables to keep people occupied while waiting for their food. I don't remember seeing any price on it for use charges. I will say that both last weekend and this weekend, our food came out very quickly.

Never been to Owensboro, KY but glad we hit this spot as a top rated restaurant. Had by far the…read morebiggest meal on the menu. 3 cheese scrambled eggs Home style potatoes 2 bacon 2 sausage Biscuits and gravy 4 French toast ALL for $13!!!! Food was amazing and staff was super nice. A must go to

Excellent. Great service. Good breakfast. Highly recommend…read more Hometown feel seems like a popular spot

Old Hickory BBQ in Owensboro, Kentucky, delivers exactly what its reputation promises--and then…read moresome. I'd heard more than once, from both my girlfriend and coworkers, that Owensboro is a barbecue town through and through, so when she pointed me toward Old Hickory, expectations were high. Walking in, I was immediately charmed. The space feels like a cozy old cottage infused with unmistakable local pride. Awards and accolades from magazines and even the Food Network line the walls, setting the stage for something special before you ever open the menu. One of the most endearing details, though, is how deeply rooted this place is in the community. The tabletops themselves double as a kind of hometown directory, showcasing local Owensboro businesses. It's a thoughtful, almost nostalgic touch that reinforces the sense that Old Hickory isn't just in Owensboro--it belongs to it. To fully experience what they do best, I ordered the combination platter, a barbecue lover's dream designed for indecision. My lineup included brisket, baby back ribs, and a quarter of white-meat BBQ chicken, with baked beans and mashed potatoes with gravy on the side. The platter arrived surprisingly fast, and the portion size was nothing short of impressive--this is serious, no-nonsense barbecue. The brisket was a standout: fork-tender with generous pieces of that deeply flavorful, smoky bark that true BBQ fans crave. The baby back ribs struck the perfect balance--tender but still offering a satisfying bite off the bone, never mushy or overdone. The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned, cooked just right overall, with only a couple slightly drier bites near the edge of the breast--hardly enough to detract from an otherwise excellent showing. The mashed potatoes and gravy were rich, comforting, and clearly made with care. The baked beans leaned more vinegary than I personally prefer, but they were still good enough that I cleaned the plate without hesitation--a testament to their overall quality. I couldn't help overhearing a nearby table raving about the mac and cheese, and honestly, that might be my biggest regret of the visit. An elderly woman at the table--easily in her 80s--declared, "This mac and cheese kicks ass!" I laughed, briefly considered ordering my own, then accepted defeat--I was already completely full. One small surprise was the classic slices of white and wheat bread served alongside the platter. When I asked about it, the waitress explained that many customers use it to build their own BBQ sandwiches. While I would've loved a square of cornbread instead, the tradition makes sense--and fits the no-frills authenticity of the place. I tried their original vinegar-based sauce, which was tangy, bright, and perfectly suited to the meats. I do wish I'd had the chance to sample their other sauces, but that just gives me an excuse to return. Could I nitpick and mention the limited napkins? Sure--but at a place this good, I ended up licking my fingers clean anyway. Old Hickory BBQ isn't just a meal; it's an Owensboro experience--hearty, genuine, and absolutely delicious.

Owensboro has been vaguely on my radar for years due to the local specialty of mutton BBQ, and I…read morelove unusual meats. Unfortunately, I found the food, especially given reputation, to be disappointing. I'll start with the positives: one of the mutton ribs was absolutely sublime, with the fat suffused through the meat and a great flavor. The other mutton rib was somehow much drier. The sliced mutton was also okay, particularly with the black vinegar sauce. I was not a fan of the chopped mutton or burgoo, both of which has no discernable clear flavor and were closer to slop. Chopped mutton is kind of liked chopped liver but grainier and less tasty. Pickles, fries, bread, etc were all just commerical. I'd consider going back for a sliced mutton sandwich if in the area, but even as a mutton enthusiast I wouldn't make a special journey.

Looking for unique off the beaten path lace, this is the place for coffee, muffins, breakfast or…read morelunch. Charming vintage house, surrounded by cornfields, with outdoor seating, offered us a peaceful setting to enjoy our special coffee, breakfast casserole and bubble waffles. The service makes you feel very welcomed. We would recommend and will stop again.

Lunch here was pretty good. We got box lunches. The club sandwich was massive. It also came with…read morechips and a cookie and the cookie was also massive but good. The potato soup was seasoned well even though it had gotten cold. Also I don't think it was stirred up well because I had huge chunks of cream cheese which were not edible. The pasta salad was cooked well but a little sweet for my taste. In general probably pasta salad or soup in a box lunches but don't need both.