Here we offer you the reviews of real people who consumed the services and products of Old Hickory Bar-B-Que (Restaurant) in the area close to Kentucky.
Nowadays the business has a score of 4.5 stars over 5 and that rating is based on 1229 reviews.
You must have seen that it reaches an opinions average is nearly the highest, and it is based on a very large number of reviews, so we can conclude that the assessment is quite reliable. If many people have bothered to leave their feddback when they've done well, is that it works.
You know that we don't usually bother to place scores when these are positive and we usually do it only if we have had a problem or issue...
This Restaurant is included in the category of Barbecue restaurant.
Not sure what happened this time. Our waitress was probably the rudest person I’ve ever met in my life. We were seated and it took over 20 minutes for us to even get our drink order filled. Then our waitress continuously disappeared on us which was honestly better than when she was at our table because she LITERALLY threw our stuff at us. We asked for straws and she pulls them out of her belt and throws them at us and huffs and walks away. Then when she brings our food (which took FOREVER, she then throws our silverware at us. Very very disappointed in this place. We are visitors from out of state and came here upon others suggestions and this is how we are treated. I’m absolutely appalled by this level of service. If you’re from out of town, you are best to avoid this place. They hate people from out of town and will completely disrespect you the entire time you are here. This lady had the nerve to act this way in front of a toddler who was literally just sitting there with us trying to eat and she is going to throw things at us? I don’t think so!! The restaurant did not even offer a discount or anything at all. They still expected us to pay full price for everything which we reluctantly did to avoid a further scene. I did not even get to enjoy my food or anything.
I tried this place out with my best friend, it was our first time going and we were immediately impressed with how homey and comfortable the place was. The staff was friendly and even gave out a few compliments, even the other guests were friendly asking us how we were when we sat down at a table not far from them. The food was delicious, I definitely recommend if you're from out of town and looking for that Southern feel.
WHAT CAN I SAY ALWAYS GREAT
Excellent place for a staff meeting. It has a room towards the back of the restaurant you can rent for $50. We have used this room for a couple of years for our Christmas party. It is one of the only places in Owensboro that holds us all. The food is great and they have a couple of workers that will take your order and make sure you have a great experience. When you have a large party they charge you a 20% gratuity.
Awesome. Had the chopped /pulled mutton BBQ sandwich with Cole slaw (which was delightfully tangy in a pickle sorta way). Service was fast and pleasant. Pro es reasonable. I'll be back!
Pleasant staff and environment but food is mediocre. The ribs were kinda tough, fries bland and typical, slaw was fresh. Very similar to diner food. Just okay in my opinion. Husband loved the turkey. Sauces are thin and watery....thats how they make them. Chicken looked good, wish I'd've ordered that.
Best BBQ in Kentucky. Hands down !
Amazing bbq, amazing service...ate there for lunch went back and got carry out for dinner.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Good smelling food. Also quick service
I have had better bar be que
Best BBQ in Owensboro! Always friendly and the price is very reasonable.
We bought chopped mutton to go even though they offer a very nice dining room for dining. They serve the original vinegar based sauce which isn't what I was raised on but is good just the same. People come from far and wide to taste the offerings at Old Hickory BBQ!
They tell me there are other BBQ places in town. I dont care. Been eating here (mostly taking it home for guests) for over 60 years.
Good food and came out quick.
The food here is excellent!
Not only do they have excellent food, they will also smoke your favorite meats for the holidays. We got a goose and brought it in to be smoked one Christmas and we were so pleased. I recommend them.
The food is always good. Service is good. The front of the house is somewhat disorganized when they busy. The waitresses bus their tables for the most, this slows down service in both seating and orders.
Friendly atmosphere, good service. Probably the best catfish sandwhich i had in a long time.
Sliced pork is both tender and smoked to perfection but the sauce is what puts it in the lead against competitors and the chopped mutton is best I have ever eaten....OH BBQ...where smoke and sauce create an explosion of flavor!
Much better BarBQ than Moonlight. Just no buffett.
Always best service and great tasting food.
All our residents enjoyed the food and the service.
If you are passing through Owensboro and needing a bite to eat, I highly recommend Old Hickory Bar-B-Q. There service was great and the BBQ was amazing. Great portions and a good price. We didn't get any desert but cobblers were flying past us the whole time so clearly popular. They looked great. I'll be back for sure on my next visit.
Awesome. Great food. Friendly staff. Even gave me a tour of the awesome smokehouse...
Really good mutton and chili!!
Good place for plate lunches or carry out.
The burgoo, pork, and sliced mutton are really great. The burgoo is my all time favorite and I always take some home. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is cozy.
Ol Hickory sliced mutton is the so juicy & delicious
Very good smoke flavor best bar b q in town! Blackberry cobbler was very good, only wish the sides we're a little better
THE BEST BAR B QUE AROUND!!!!
Tried Mutton for the first time, Very Good!!!!
My first time there and it was awesome.
Great service. Great food.
Bbq mutton. Need I say more
This is a great place for decent bbq. Great service as well!
It a really nice place to eat and the service is great .....
Old Hickory is a good place to eat their food was really good their prices are really too high for what they get and we ordered dessert to go and it wasn't it was $4.10 and it just didn't look like it was worth $4.10 so we paid $57 for two people and we thought it was just way over priced but the food was good
Best bar-b-que in town. However, I do think it is a little to pricey for the amount in servings!
Best BBQ in town. Thats where we go for chicken. We usually do the drive up window. great service!. Also have the do custom smoking of ham and deer meat. No place better!
Barbara the love my life took me to old Hickory for my Valentines I so love her l am so lucky ty my love
It was pretty good... always be went to moonlight and wanted to try it.
My family and I decided to eat here after reading the reviews. The food was mediocre at best. I had the chicken, my husband had the 3 piece sampler (mutton, barbecue, and ham), & my daughter had a cheeseburger. My chicken was dry with such an overwhelming fake smoke flavor that I tasted it for hours afterward, the mashed potatoes were the instant red potato type, the bread was just loaf bread, a pile of dill pickles, baked beans straight out of the can (warmed), and a huge slice of white onion. The cheeseburger was a simple from the (frozen) box variety. My husband's mutton was probably the best thing we were served. Just go to the grocery store get a pork loin to go in the crockpot, a can of beans, a jar of pickles, an onion, a loaf of bread, and some instant mashed potatoes.
Good food and service.
Dont bother wasting your time reading reviews, you're hungry, this place is damn good, go get some.
Food was great, service was fabulous. Great place to stop in and grab a meal!!!
What can I say about Old Hickory that I haven't said many times before. This place is as good as it gets. I moved away from Owensboro many years ago but when I visit this place is my priority. For those who have never tried mutton, do it here. The chicken is also an absolute delight. Eat at this place. Just do it.
Awesome smoked meats. 100+ years they know what they are doing
100% the best bbq in owensboro, ky. Blows Moonlite out of the water
I have always heard great things about Old Hickory, but finally went in for my own the other day. I ordered a half pound of pulled pork, but had to find my own silverware after being served my plate. The slaw was refrigerated, but didn't seem remarkably fresh. It was soggy, and didn't have the crisp flavor I prefer. As for the pulled pork, I must have misinterpreted my options- I should have asked for the dry option and added my own sauces as they completely flooded the tray with their very watery signature sauce. It was vinegar-y, and far too wet. Their were pieces of pork that were too fat to be eaten, and had to be set aside. Overall, not at all the legendary meal I'd expected. I am open to try again, as the atmosphere was very open and inviting and the staff seemed professional and courteous.
The Chopped mutton was excellent!
Never disappointed. Love their food. Burgoo never taste the same. But that's what keeps me going. Always good though.
Gteat,, best bar b q I've ever had.
This is the hands down best bbq place in town.
Good food and plenty of it for the price .
Excellent Service, fine dining
Fast service, mediocre food. Mostly paying for the name
I have been to Old Hickory 3 times In the last two months and the food has been mediocre at best. This is not the Old Hickory I have come to love. The service was excellent.
Damn good mutton
When going thru the drivethru please have your employees not stand blocking your car .. I know they walk out to smoke but geez standing there hollering at fellow employees who are smoking is ridiculous... Also you may want to tell them to not smoke their weed in public ..
The food is good but the service is better
Food an service was awesome
This is by far the #1 barbecue spot! It's got that southern twang and mouthwatering mutton. I wonder if old hickory has coupons or family discounts?! Priced a little high but I dont care I'll pay it for the quality!
Ole south is the best Barbecue in Owensboro, none better...and their bread pudding is my favorite.
Food was excellent, but service was just OK. Waitress forgot about me several times, but definitely worth it. Hopefully the service issue was just a fluke
Best barbeque I've ever had. They also make a great cheeseburger and don't sleep on the smoked bologna. But the cornerstone is the sliced mutton with some of the original sauce, pickle and onion.
Love their Bar-b-Que better than anyone one else in Owensboro, KY
It is BY FAR the BEST BBQ in Owensboro, Waayyy better than Moonlite. Probably the best BBQ in the State.
Best barbeque restaurant in town. If you are looking for quantity, there's no buffet but the dinner plate meals are generous. Arguably Moonlite's side dishes are better but Old Hickory has the best barbeque- the chicken is flavorful but not too smoky, the chopped mutton is nice and tangy, and the burgoo is consistent and not overwhelmingly vinegar/tomato tasting. Restaurant is cozy but has a room for larger groups. The space is nice and was updated and expanded a few years ago but it is a home-style, Ownesboro no frills barbeque joint- if you're from out of town dont expect some Food Network road show new-age stainless spaceship run by a guy with bacon tattoos.
They have good barbeque and other food as well so please visit them.
Amazing food, friendly service, huge portions
Great food!! Must stop and grab some mutton bar b q..some of the best food around
I love the mutton, best I've ever had hands down!!!!!
The food was delicious just like always....
Carry out got enough for son and his girls and my husband and i. We loved it!!!
Best chopped mutton in town. Dine in or Carry out. Even has a drive thru. The Cole slaw needs a new recipe but everything else seems pretty good. Nice cozy fireplace in the wintertime.
Such a yummy place to eat! If you like BBQ then you have to check this place out! Great people working here as well. I dont believe you would be disappointed!
Not bad, but not Texas
I’m not that big a fan of barbecue, the only barbecue I really like is mutton. The sliced mutton here is some of the best you’ll have. I also really like their Burgoo. They have pork barbecue here as well, if you don’t like mutton. If your in town you should definitely try this place.
Great food and employees are very polite
Expected more, I guess. Not a fan. We ordered the 3 meat plate with slaw and fries. Onion slice and dill pickles came on the side. Meat was tender, but had to ask which meat was which. We added no sauce so could taste the meat. Mutton, pork, and beef literally all tasted the same...and we eat a lot of BBQ... but the meats' flavor was not there. Slaw was very finely ground. Fries were good. Two slices of bread that was either stale or dry homemade. Coconut pie was not homemade...seemed recently thawed. Had to ask for more tea. Friendly wait staff, at least.
Great bar b que. I had never eaten here so it was a first. Very friendly staff. Good food. My fries and baked beans were very run of the mill. The meats were quite good. They kept bringing us silverware rolled in napkins but they were just knives. No forks rolled into them. That was odd. The waitress got us two forks.
The best BBQ place in town. Moon-WHAT. Great service. Good prices. Always my #1 Choice
Great food and fast service
Great food and friendly service. Best barbeque in Owensboro and all surrounding areas.
Yummy mutton and sides.
Wasn't that thrilled with the food could have been more flavorful. Even though it was very busy the service was great
This place was raved to be the spot for best barbecue in town. I was so not impressed. The server was very sweet and that's why I rated them 2 stars. I ordered the beef brisket and it was more like a roast with little flavor. My husband ordered pull pork and he said it was flavorless.
Good old Kentucky barbecue served at its finest traditions! Always treated like a neighbor invited for dinner.
Old Hickory Bar-B-Que is the best in the business. They have great chicken, bologna, fried cornbread, macaroni and cheese, onion rings and wonderful desserts. Reasonable prices and a good atmosphere.
Best BBQ in town. As always
Good place to eat. Eat there at least once when I'm in town.
Food had good flavor just wasn't a big fan of having sauce put on while cooked. Typically I prefer to put my own choice and quantity of sauce. But was still good either way.
Great chopped mutton, and the best service we've experienced in a very long time!
Ribs excellent, mac n cheese excellent. Chopped mutton didn't taste like mutton and had tooooo much vinegar. Chopped pork had toooo much vinegar for me. Service was good. If we make the 1.5 hour trip back, we'll stick to the ribs.
If you want barbecue, this is the best place in Owensboro, Ky, just ask anyone from here.
Good food. Must try when you're in the town.
Great food, great people and great atmosphere! It is a wonderful place, I have only been here once but it has already made such an impression on me!!! This place is so tremendously awesome. The mutton ribs were delicious. Very rich and delicious!!!
Had the hamburder, chopper mutton sammy and a cup of burgoo and it was all dope.
Drove all the way from Vincennes Indiana for a concert and was told about this place and I'm so glad!! Was impressed with the service and the food was absolutely amazing.
This restaurant is always excellent. We try to eat there every time we are in Owensboro. I recommend the pulled pork with the corn cakes.
Their sides aren't the best but their barbecue is! By far one of the best in the tristate.
Has good food and great atmosphere
DELICIOUS! This was the first time I tried Mutton and now I'm hooked! The ribs and sliced beef is also equally as good.
Best place in town for BBQ!
Priced good. Pretty good selection. Very relaxing place. Casual. Seemed to get busy after 7pm.
Was ready to give up on Owensboro bbq! This place made it all better. Keep up the great work old hickory
Not much to say except the pork looks like someone chewed it up a d spit it back out. Bean weren't to bad. But as soon as I got home, I got sick. Need I say more. A lot of the reviews rate this place as a great BBQ place. I sure don't see that at all. BBQ is not good at all.
Contrary to the last review advising our of towners to steer clear, I'm from Memphis (a town that thoroughly knows a thing or two about bbq) and we loved it here. The service was good and the mutton was better. We tried Moonlite the last time we were in OBKY and I definitely prefer the more intimate feel of Old Hickory. Mutton is totally a unique meat that you're not going to find anywhere else, but if there are any out of towners on the fence about it, try it and try it here. Good job, guys!
Old Hickory is constantly good. It is the best bbq in town. I got the combination platter and it was way more food than I could finish. I will continue to come here when I come to town.
Got the sliced mutton, green beans, and Mac and cheese. . . The only thing that was not disappointing was the sliced mutton. Everything else tasted like it was pre-made.
Great Food n Service
Go by regularly to get food to take to my Dad in the nursing home, the team always take care of any special request I have. I appreciate their care and friendliness.
Food was not as delicious as expected, but the service was good.
Excellent service and the bar b que was fantastic!
restaurant was awesome. everyone was so friendly; service was fantastic. we got a tour of the pits and got to see how the magic is made. mutton is delicious and a must-try (not gamey at all). banana pudding is to die for!
Our family’s favorite bbq restaurant in town or anywhere. No frills menu, just delicious bbq and burgoo. Service is dependably good. Can accommodate large groups.
Amazing bbq meat. One of the best pork ribs I've ever had, and their sauce is wonderful. Only subtracted one star due to the side dishes. Everything tasted and looked like it came out of a can, no doctoring up either. Mac and cheese and coleslaw was sub par at best. Baked beans and fries were ok. Cherry cobbler was good, with a big scoop of yummy vanilla ice cream.
Fast and friendly service. Good food.
Sliced meat is delicious. Always beyond my expectations.
The food is excellent and the service was great.
Old Hickory Bar-B-Q is not an all-you-can-eat restaurant, but if you like some variety, you can order their combination plate, which lets you to choose any three meats, plus two sides. I highly recommend the beef (brisket) and the mutton ribs, which are gamier and more flavourful than the chopped mutton meat. The sides were also well-done, and I especially enjoyed the creamy mac and cheese. To finish off a great meal, I recommend their homemade banana pudding, which is the perfect combination of whipped cream, banana pudding, bananas, and soft cake. If you're stuffed, you can always take it to go!
Outstanding BBQ joint. This is a must stop for anyone visiting Owensboro. Waitress was super friendly and helpful. The food is amazing here. I highly recommend this place to everyone that loves BBQ and those that only like it occasionally. The pulled pork with a side of mac & cheese and green beans is sooo delicious.
NOBODY AND I MEAN NOBODY CAN TOUCH OLD HICKORY... THEY ARE THE BEST.
Everything, from the food to the staff had a lot of room for improvement. It was not busy however we waited almost 10 minutes just to be seated. When the hostess came up front, all she said was "two". Not a question, or greeting, just a statement. We were seated and had to wait almost 10 minutes before we even ordered drinks. The food left a lot to be desired. Everything was dry and overcooked. The waitress only came back once to offer refills, and then gave us our check without asking if we'd wanted dessert. This is our second time and I don't think we'll be back for a third.
Staff was very nice and friendly. Food was good. Only thing dessert was around the 4-6 dollar mark. That seems high. Also quantity of sides was a little small. I left still a little hungry
First time I had eaten there, absolutely loved it!! Friendly staff and our waitress treated my 7 yr old granddaughter as a person instead of an alien, by asking her what she would like to have to eat and what she'd like to drink. My waitress made my granddaughter's night just by asking her just two simple questions
We used the drive thtu. They read our order back to use. We recieved very good service. The sliced mutton and turkey were excellent.
Old Hickory is the REAL king of Owensboro BBQ. That "other" place can advertise all they want for their overpriced buffet, but when it comes to flavor and value, Old Hickory is hands down the best around. The ribs, pork, mutton, and chicken are all delicious, and the burgoo is great as, as well. They top it all off with a variety of great desserts and top-notch service. I've traveled to and worked in 30 plus states, and still haven't found a place that beats Old Hickory.
Best bbq mutton in the state
Very good food good severice
My family and I stopped here as we live about an hour away. I am a huge barbecue fan, so my family will indulge me by going to special places I select once in a while. We walked in and stood for 15 mins or so while the girl at the desk ignored us and the waitresses walked around us. Eventually we were seated in a very rickety booth and table that shook side to side when you touched it. The place smelled of barbecue pits, which made me drool but the waitress quickly squashed that as we had silverware tossed onto the table. They were busy but that's no excuse. She took our drink order and promptly returned with all of them which she sat in the middle of the table forgetting completely of who ordered what. I should say at this point that my oldest daughter and I were dead set on ordering mutton ribs because neither of us had ever tried them. My oldest was up first to place her order. As soon as she said mutton ribs, the waitress immediately told her that she shouldn't order that because mutton ribs were all fat and gristle and tasted awful. Well that changed my order too and was very disappointing. My daughter quickly scrambled to order the smoked turkey plate with a side of coleslaw and mashed potatoes. My youngest ordered a catfish sandwich with fries, my wife ordered the special of sweet, heat, pulled, chicken sandwich with onion rings while I ordered the only thing I could eat without too much trouble... catfish plate with fries and a side salad. The side salad came right away and was in a tiny little applesauce bowl but so heaping with lettuce, tomato and cheese that I had to put my packaged blue cheese dressing on in stages. No even so much as a 6" salad bowl. Our waitress came by several times for refills and to tell us our order was on it's way 3 times. Finally, the food came and at an average time. Everything was hot and a decent portion of each. One thing I noticed right away was that the onion rings, fries and fish were all prepackaged and frozen prior to frying. the catfish was actually swai fish which is a Japanese fish and pretty commonly found in most places that sell frozen fish. My wife loved her sandwich and onion rings. My oldest liked her smoked turkey which appeared to be one of only 2 things made in house on the table. The mashed potatoes may have been but not the gravy. Back in my home town, we had a chain of "barbecue" places called Triple E. This place was about as authentic as that. If by tradition, they mean traditionally frozen, prepackaged and just put out smoked meats, then they are as traditional as any other place who gets most of their food off a GFS truck with little to no effort by staff to make things from scratch. I scrapped the idea of getting a desert by the fact that if everything else was made from an outside factory, the deserts would most certainly be the same. If I had a place like this, my first thing would be to scrap the overcooked, soft and mushy foods for real homemade. Many of the older generation that frequents these places like to thing on all their plates and that is soft and mushy food that is easy to chew and doesn't upset their colon. Easy in and easy out. That's not for me and paying $50 for food that cost and estimated total of $5 is not my idea of a good evening. Fortunately, we went to Lic's Ice Cream afterwords and that made the night bearable. Later, I felt sick and it wasn't the child size ice cream cone I had. Overall, I'd say pass this place up and go somewhere you can be sure the food is actually prepared by people who answer to someone who cares what they serve. You can get this anywhere GFS services. Oh and tarter sauce shouldn't be in a Kraft peel and dip container at a sit down restaurant. If you are beyond your 40's, you make like it and go here often. If you are not an AARP member, find another option because you won't get anything better than McDonald's or Burger King here.
Memorably friendly staff / Uniquely tasty BBQ - If you should find yourself in Owensboro, KY..... Old Hickory Bar-B-Que should not be missed.
Number one stop in Owensboro for barbecue!
First time here on my first bike ride solo but with friends. Friendly and explains the menu well and plates are big! Flavorful food!
OMG!! This is the ONLY place to go for BARBEQUE!!! My family loves their mutton, and the Banana Pudding is delicious! We get them for all our family gatherings.
Love driving by and catching the aroma only thing better is the taste of the mutton.
My relatives from Washington State, came for some of Owensboro's Famous BBQ. I was able to reserve a table, and treat my family to Owensboro's BEST. ALWAYS TAKES YOUR VIPs TO OLD HICKORY. You can't go wrong.
Great food great service.
Best food ever! Clean and super friendly staff! This is our go-to for BBQ of any kind!!!!! We have eaten here for years and will continue to as often as possible!! Definitely one of Owensboro's highlights!!
The food is pretty average. The atmosphere is kind of cozy. It's nice to sit near the fireplace.
Best BBQ in Owensboro! Lots of menu options for different tastes. Eat-in or carry-out options, plus they do catering. They will also smoke hams and turkeys in a 3-day turnaround. I've had a few hams and turkeys smoked by them over the years and they were all amazing.
There is no better Kentucky style BBQ than Old Hickory. Period. Yum!
Best Q in Owensboro and where most locals go. Only better is the Q served at summertime pic-nicks at the various Catholic churches.
Great BBQ, Burgoo and service too.
The food was fantastic! We tried several different items and all were great
As always it was top of the line. I have just moved back to Owensboro from Tennessee. And I sure missed your barbecue. I even dreamed about it.
Wonderful food! Great service!
Consistently good BBQ and the team is always friendly. It has become a mandatory visit when we are in town.
I love the mutton yummie
I was visiting the area and I was told this is the place to go for great barbecue. It was fantastic! Will definitely go back if I am in the area.
Much better than Moonlite!
Got myself full and still had gas money. #moonlitecosttoomuch
Unbelievable and unique barbecue in a friendly setting. You literally walk by the smokehouse as you head in, and they cut the meat right off the barbecue pits. Amazing blueberry cobbler for dessert!!! 10/10 perfect experience.
Absolutely love this place go almost every time we are home
Fairly good spot, real smokey flavor and large portions. A little pricey when you consider Moonlight's scrumptious buffet is a few miles away. And don't get the catfish. Remember, this is a BBQ joint. The catfish fillets are paper thin; you get plenty of fried breading around those minnows, however, if that's your thing!
Very very good mutton,so good I didn't share the 1st pound hehe
Great food! Excellent service! These folks have served barbecue for six generations, so they know what they're doing. Can't be beat.