Posts Tagged ‘BBQ’
Although there are several Bar-B Q restaurants in Ownesboro, for most locals there are only two of which one is:
Old Hickory Pit Bar-B Q
338 Washington Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 926-9000
The smoked chicken, mutton, pork and beef are hard to beat in Western Kentucky. If you are looking for a tasty sauce on the table to season your bar-b-q — FORGET IT! At Old Hickory, you’ll find a vinegar based sauce that is — well, mostly vinegar.
Yes, the Bar-B-Q at Old Hickory can compete with any Bar-B-Q in town — and it may be the best. Sure, locals will take sides as to which place in Owensboro serves the best, but in our opinion there are two items that don’t get any better in Owensboro than at Old Hickory:
- Sliced Turkey. There is probably not another place in town that services smoked turkey like Old Hickory. Not only is it tender and juicy, it has just the right amount of smokiness to it as well.
- There is one dish that Old Hickory has mastered and in which there is no equal: Burgoo
We’ve tried burgoo at about every establishment in Owensboro and have tried it at the local Bar-B-Q festival held each year and, without doubt, Old Hickory is the place to go.
Owensboro is located in western Kentucky and the locals will tell you that there are more restaurants per capita in Owensboro than in any other place in Kentucky. I didn’t check that fact to insure its accuracy, but I did check out the
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
2840 West Parrish Avenue
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 684-8143
One thing that is accurate is that this local diner is a favorite for both locals and those passing through the area. What draws people to this place is the great selection of meats on the buffet. BBQ Chicken, beef, pork, ribs, catfish (on select nights) and lots of mutton are all complimented by an assortment of sides which includes baked beans, hash brown casserole, sweet corn, and yes, there is a complete soup and salad bar as well. If you haven’t tried mutton before, Owensboro is the place to go as you won’t find many local restaurants that don’t server it in one form or another.
While it’s not the best buffet or even the best bbq, it is good local food and its homey atmosphere and selections make it worth the stop if you are in the area.
Roger’s tip: Try the Moonlite-Bar-B-Q Very Hot sauce and then buy a bottle to take home.