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Old Hickory Pit Bar-b-q
4.3 stars (5 ratings)

(270) 926-9000

338 Washington Avenue, Owensboro, KY 42301

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March 21, 2011 @ 3:15 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Owensboro, KY
Pork ribs, mutton, burgoo, potato salad, pickles & onions.

Being from Owensboro I have a few choices for local style BBQ, but Old Hickory is where I always go. There is a certain restaurant in town that has become the "McDonald's" of Owensboro BBQ. The BBQ there these days is about as authentic as the McRib... or McMutton in this case I guess.

Old Hickory remembers its roots, and you get as much in the service as you do the food. I have never left unhappy with the service I received.

The food is, as long as you like Owensboro BBQ, about as good as it gets.
July 17, 2008 @ 2:45 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Owensboro, KY
Best barbeque I have ever had. Very reasonably priced

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Avg Rating: 4  out of 5 stars

Number of Reviews: 5

March 21, 2011 @ 3:15 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Owensboro, KY
Pork ribs, mutton, burgoo, potato salad, pickles & onions.

Being from Owensboro I have a few choices for local style BBQ, but Old Hickory is where I always go. There is a certain restaurant in town that has become the "McDonald's" of Owensboro BBQ. The BBQ there these days is about as authentic as the McRib... or McMutton in this case I guess.

Old Hickory remembers its roots, and you get as much in the service as you do the food. I have never left unhappy with the service I received.

The food is, as long as you like Owensboro BBQ, about as good as it gets.
July 17, 2008 @ 2:45 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Owensboro, KY
Best barbeque I have ever had. Very reasonably priced
November 11, 2006 @ 7:32 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Montgomery, AL
I also grew up in Owensboro and first ate at Old Hickory about 40 years ago when it was located across the street from it's current location. I live in Montgomery, AL now but also love to stop by Old Hickory every time I'm in Owensboro to grab my chopped mutton! It's the BEST food in the world and the BEST chopped mutton in Owensboro is always at Old Hickory. If you've never tried it...you're in for a real treat.
4  out of 5 stars
a diner from Orlando, Florida
I grew up in Owensboro but have lived in Orlando Florida for the past 20+ years.

On every return visit to Owensboro I have always visited my friends and family right after I stop by Old Hickory.

My last stop before returning to Orlando is to Old Hickory to purchase as much sliced mutton and Bar-B-Q Sauce as I can afford.

My friends and family know better than to show up at my door without Old Hickory Bar-B-Q in their hands.

Steve Willingham
4  out of 5 stars
a diner from Owensboro
Best Barbeque in town. Natives choose this one.
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March 21, 2011 @ 3:15 AM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Owensboro, KY
Pork ribs, mutton, burgoo, potato salad, pickles & onions.

Being from Owensboro I have a few choices for local style BBQ, but Old Hickory is where I always go. There is a certain restaurant in town that has become the "McDonald's" of Owensboro BBQ. The BBQ there these days is about as authentic as the McRib... or McMutton in this case I guess.

Old Hickory remembers its roots, and you get as much in the service as you do the food. I have never left unhappy with the service I received.

The food is, as long as you like Owensboro BBQ, about as good as it gets.
July 17, 2008 @ 2:45 PM
5  out of 5 stars
a diner from Owensboro, KY
Best barbeque I have ever had. Very reasonably priced