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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 11847 reviews

What Kimberley VanLannen doesn't like about Old Hickory Bar-B-Que:
Great aroma when you walked in the door. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 2 Recommended dishes: Sampler Platter View all feedback. What Rita Boarman likes about Old Hickory Bar-B-Que:
My favorite place for burgoo, mutton and chicken. It's great as eat in or carry out. I regularly hit the drive thru when coming back home for a gallon of burgoo. The deserts are always good too. View all feedback.

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3.3 ★ from 47 reviews
Edilio
08.07.2022 - 06:16

Wonderful eating from a large restaurant in the second to no one in owensboro!

Doriana
08.07.2022 - 06:16

Excellent eating, especially mutton and dessert. the drawn courts were more than they were mashed as other drawn courts I have ever seen. I had a burger that wa...

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Paulo
08.07.2022 - 06:16

Our server was said we wanted to brot on our sandwiches, no rolls. they brought our meal, both sandwiches were on rolls. we asked her, she wrote grilled weeping...

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Alessandro
08.07.2022 - 06:16

Staff was nice ..food was good but they were out of several items on the menu so that was disappointing.

Vera
07.12.2022 - 02:01

As far as mutton is concerned, I must describe both meat cuts at the same time, because I honestly could not say the difference. there were large pieces of hamm...

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Old Hickory is a BBQ joint that has generated a lot of buzz, but does it live up to the hype? Some customers were less than impressed with the food quality, noting issues with freshness and taste. However, others raved about the authentic hickory smell and loved the unique flavors of dishes like Burgoo and chopped mutton. The atmosphere also received mixed reviews, with some finding it cozy and charming while others felt it lacked the traditional BBQ joint vibe. Prices range from $10 to $50 per person, depending on the meal type, with takeout being on the higher end. In conclusion, Old Hickory seems to be a solid choice for decent BBQ, but opinions vary on whether it truly stands out among other Owensboro eateries.

Google
4.4 ★ from 2191 reviews
James
25.12.2023 - 21:19

Definitely on my opinion the best BBQ in the area Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dish...

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Kimberly
25.12.2023 - 21:19

Decided to try Ky’s best BBQ and boy am I glad we did! For starters the smell of hickory is amazing and greets you as soon as you exit the car! Dining room was...

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Ann
25.12.2023 - 21:19

I bought take out so I don't know about the atmosphere Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5

James
25.12.2023 - 21:19

My pick for BBQ in Owensboro!! Best value. Best quality. Best banana pudding...lol Check it out!! Prove me right!! Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per...

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Travis
25.12.2023 - 21:19

Old hickory has really good mutton Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $50–100

Int Restaurants
4.2 ★ from 3318 reviews
Álvaro
16.09.2023 - 08:29

I ate at the Old Hickory BBQ in Owensboro, KY this afternoon for my first time ever. I ordered the 1/2 lb beef brisket and a couple of sides and unsweet tea. I...

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Ron
16.09.2023 - 08:29

Ive been coming to Old Hickory since 1983. When I come back to Owensboro to visit, Old Hickory is top of my list of places to eat. The chopped mutton is hands d...

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Graziano
16.09.2023 - 08:29

Old Hickory turns 100 this year. It is the definition of Kentucky BBQ. It smells just as good as it tastes. Pork Ribs, Mutton, Burgoo, Baked Beans, and Cobblers...

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Kaylee
16.09.2023 - 08:29

I lived in Owensboro most of my life until we moved to North Carolina in 1989. And NC has no idea what real barbecue is!! I go to Old Hickory every time I am ba...

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Emmanuelle
16.09.2023 - 08:29

Old Hickory turns 100 this year in 2018. So I went there to eat for my 62nd. birthday with my husband. The Saint Louis style ribs were awesome!! This was a very...

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Yelp
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4.5 ★ from 209 reviews
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