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Food

Whether it is Owensboro’s signature barbeque dishes, traditional American fare, or ethic fusion, Owensboro is home to some of Kentucky’s finest restaurants.

Barbeque- Owensboro is known as the barbeque capital of the world. The annual International Barbeque Festival is held each year in downtown Owensboro the second weekend in May. Owensboro is also home to famous barbeque establishments like Moonlite Bar-B-Que Inn, Old Hickory BBQ and Ole South Barbeque.

Downtown Restaurants- some of Kentucky’s finest locally established restaurants are located in downtown Owensboro within walking distance of beautiful Ohio River vistas. To see a complete list of downtown restaurants visit http://www.downtownowensboro.com/.

National Chains and Fast Food are well represented in the food scene in Owensboro. For a complete listing please go to http://visitowensboro.com/visitors_guide/restaurants.aspx or visit Urbanspoon reviews of Owensboro restaurants.