24 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Owensboro

“We had such an amazing tour with Josh at Green River. He had really great analogies and was incredibly knowledgeable. The tour flew by! The entire staff was so kind and engaging from the moment we entered to the moment we left. My only hope for the future is that they start selling the High Wine we got to try on tour!“

“I'm a great cook I cook anytime.anymeal any day my wife Christine Marie Adkins is the best and greatest server ever I watched her push a customer in a wheel chair to his van and helped him in there he tried to tip her and she would not take it saying her customers are and always will be number #1“

“🔥 Hot Take: In a world full of chain restaurants that all start to feel the same, Colby's continues to prove why it's still one of Owensboro's premier dining destinations.

Last night, we celebrated Joilyn's birthday at Colby's, and after not visiting for a while, I was reminded exactly why this restaurant has maintained such a strong reputation.

We kicked things off with the Spinach Artichoke Dip, and it was outstanding. The texture was perfectly creamy, and the balance of flavors was spot on. One thing I particularly appreciated was that the parmesan didn't overpower the dish, a common mistake with many spinach dips. Instead, the spinach, artichoke hearts, herbs, and cheese blended together beautifully for a rich, well-rounded appetizer.

For my entrée, I ordered the Oven Roasted Prime Rib, and it absolutely delivered.

The prime rib was tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. But what really elevated the dish was the au jus. It was rich, savory, and complemented the meat perfectly. Combined with creamy mashed potatoes and fresh broccoli, every bite felt like comfort food done right.

Joilyn decided to step outside her comfort zone and order the Cinnamon Glazed Pork Chop Filet with onion straws.

I'll admit, cinnamon and pork chop isn't a combination everyone immediately gravitates toward. But it turned out to be a fantastic choice. The pork chop was flavorful, and the crispy onion straws added the perfect contrast in texture. Most importantly, she loved it, and that's always a good sign.

Beyond the food, the service deserves recognition. Despite the restaurant being extremely busy, the staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient. Food arrived surprisingly fast, everything was spotless, and the entire experience felt well-managed from start to finish.

⭐ Final Verdict: 9/10

Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere.

Some restaurants survive on reputation. Colby's continues to earn it.

Whether you're craving a perfectly cooked prime rib, looking to try something different, or simply want a dependable place for a special occasion, Colby's remains one of the very best dining experiences in Owensboro.

If it's been a while since your last visit, it might be time to change that. 🍽️🔥“

“Our church senior's group enjoyed a great lunch at City Walk yesterday. I loved the perfectly fried catfish, creamy real mashed potatoes, southern style green beans and a side of strawberry cobbler. Many in our group of 18 ordered the Beef Manhattan and gave it a great review. Our servers were friendly, timely and provided exactly what we requested with smiles!“

“Having eaten there many years I hate to leave this review. I am from Tenn an always buy many loaves for gifts. We ate there Thurs and did not even recognize the sandwiches we ordered . W ordered a club and it had nothing but ham and cheese on it. Also ordered the grilled veggie sandwich , expecting the one I have always ordered. I could not eat it as it had only artichokes and some cheese on it. Where are all the old favorites ? Please go back to old menu. I did get all my bread that I ordered but plan to skip lunch when we are back.“

“Real Mexican food! No TexMex.“

“Had it yesterday for the first time and it was delicious! Not only was the food great but the service was also excellent. I’ll definitely be back soon.“

“I'm a great cook I cook anytime.anymeal any day my wife Christine Marie Adkins is the best and greatest server ever I watched her push a customer in a wheel chair to his van and helped him in there he tried to tip her and she would not take it saying her customers are and always will be number #1“

“I have always loved Briar Patch. Since it’s been under new management some things have changed…good and bad. The hoppin John soup is not as good as it used to be. However the salad bar is very good and fresh . Has always been. Don’t care for the croutons now. Not crunchy at all. The beverage glasses are larger now and much better. Steaks are amazing! Overall a very good place to eat at! Friendly waiters and food comes out very hot and fast!“

“real Mexican food and the Sheep tacos sheep burritos everything with sheep is awesome. and their shrimp cocktail is delicious. the staff is very friendly and helpful.“

“Always Great, it’s perfect for lunch!“

“I love this place. Somewhere for everyone. 🗺“

“Absolutely worth a hour & half drive !! Food was AMAZING & I don’t even like BBQ but I could eat there everyday!!“

“Food was fresh, hot, and cooked to perfection. Mickey was an amazing server.“

“I ordered the chicken hibachi. My partner ordered the crab fried rice and fried gyozas. All of it tasted perfectly and was so fresh. You get a lot of food for fair prices. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the staff was very friendly and fast. We'll be going back.“

“I stopped in while traveling last night, 6/23. Friendly and very timely service at the bar, great selection of beer. I only had pretzels and beer cheese and a small pizza, but top notch, one of the best Mellow Mushroom locations I've been to. I'll definitely be back my next time in town.“

“I highly recommend eating here. They are amazing, fast, and wonderful people. Go enjoy some stake, and relax. I will always recommend eating there if you’re not sure where to eat.“

“I’ve loved old hickory for years but we’d always get the pork and mutton to go. But today I got the combination plate and the ribs and brisket were amazing! Also didn’t know their Mac and cheese was so good and creamy. I think eating in house is the way to go!!“

“Love this idea place good people friendly stuff“

“While working on a film crew at the hotel, the entire Burger Theory staff went above and beyond to make our time as productive as possible. They were super friendly and accommodating with the use of their space throughout the shoot. Emily was the MVP. And special thanks to Katrina, Azalea, and Kaitlyn as well. On top of that, the food was great! I’ll definitely be back for the spicy chicken sandwich & fries!“

“We've ate Little Caesars pizza for as long as I can remember. Just wish they honored the $5 fast and ready.“

“Was at Cracker Barrel on Thursday 8/29/25 Service was great and so was the food“

“We got a cook who we haven’t had before with a tattoo around his right forearm (I didn’t get his name) and he was absolutely awesome. We had been a couple other times within the past year and weren’t particularly crazy about our experience but this time the food and experience was amazing. That guy deserves a raise.“

“They seated me and my wife, then it took them 20 minutes to ask if we wanted something to drink, didn't have orange juice. Got warm milk. Took another 15 minutes to take our order. Then after waiting a half hour and being told numerous times our food was coming. Finally the waiter told us it would be another 20 minutes at least. We got up and left. Never eat their again and will warn everyone else. Also my silverware wasn't clean had food in it still.“