Was looking for a lunch spot while in town for lunch, and I heard this was a go-to spot for many folks. I can see why. I had a pork lunch special that was nicely cooked, quickly served, and reasonably priced...kind of a trifecta for a quick lunch (and, to be clear, quite tasty since the "nicely cooked" comment might not adequately convey the point!). Lots of options on the menu for every appetite. Service was friendly, attentive, and helpful. Good atmosphere, relaxed but not divey or anything, lots of space (I got there when it opened, and much of that space was full when I left--twas indeed a go-to spot). read more

Colby's - Pork medallions - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

Atmosphere, service, food all spot on . We had French dip, cob salad with fried chicken and shared a cup of fantastic potato soup. read more

Great service and food . Decent historical building with comfortable booths.. we tried the batter fried mushrooms which were tasty.. chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries were just right for a lighter lunch. Nice historical building ambience read more

Colby's - Lunch menu - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

What an absolute gem of a location we found on this rainy Saturday afternoon. My sister and I decided to start of with onion strings with in were amazing. We also ordered two different chicken dinners so we could split them. I the fried chicken strips and she ordered Hawaiian chicken dish. Both came with a number of different sides. She opted for a yummy salad and I grabbed a side of broccoli. The decor was pleasantly adorned with a tin ceiling and rustic furnishings. The best aspect of the whole experience was our amazing server Katie. She was so pleasant and offered great suggestions for what to order. She was so very charming and a peach to experience. Definitely will return read more

Solid spot with an amazing menu! I placed an order for 23 people and they did a great job with packaging everything with names and providing setups and sides of salad dressing. We were performing at the Bluegrass Hall of Fame and were so grateful for the local flavor and charm that comes with ordering from Colby's! Thank you!! read more

Tried to get a table at Colby's in Owensboro at 3:15 pm. Only 8 tables taken in the whole place. We were told it would be a 20 minute wait. The host or hostess at Colby's really have no idea what they are doing because they are improperly trained. This is like the 10th time it's happen to us. Several servers standing around read more

Absolutely delicious! My husband and myself love it! We even went here right before being induced! Delicious food, great atmosphere, wonderful service, and great prices!! read more

My husband and I had dinner at Colby's yesterday. It was an anniversary dinner and we were looking forward to it even though we do frequent Colbys. We both decided on the prime rib which we rarely have. It was a mistake! My prime rib was dried up and very thin, it looked as if it had been fried as it was crusty. I've never had prime rib any place that was like this. It was half the thickness of my husband's and neither of them had any seasoning and neither did the au jus. Honestly it was just a piece of tough beef. My husband's was similar to mine as far as being tasteless and neither were tender. This was a total disappointment. Having looked at the above photos of what others were served, there was no comparison to what we received. In retrospect, we both wish that we had sent them back for a redo. Unfortunately, or service was not good either. As I said we frequent Colbys and have had this particular waitress twice. Neither time has she been attentive. She walked past our table several times not making eye contact as we sat there idle, needing her attention. We will try to be sure that we do not get her again. She was nice but not a good waitress. Essentially we paid $50 for two potatoes and a salad, plus a sizable tip. read more

Check out the amount of chicken in my $20 chicken alfredo. That's right -- a whole four bites. read more

Colby's - Lemon Pepper Chicken Penne - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

The service and atmosphere here really stood out! We were in town on a recent Saturday for a competition at the convention center and decided on Colby's for lunch based off other reviews. Any staff that we encountered showed interest and enthusiasm for our table in their team jerseys. I wish I could recall our servers name. She mentioned that she was a mom of 4 (I believe) and she treated us, especially our children, so well ! We were pleased with our food and felt as though it was a good value. We came home with lots of leftovers to enjoy the next day. read more

Fantastic food fantastic service great atmosphere. Quite another I do the restaurant very much.I don't like that.There's limitation on the mad characters I have can put in this review.I say what I said in the key words read more

We went to Colby's on a Saturday for lunch to celebrate some graduations. When we arrived, there were a few people eating, but not many. We had made a reservation for 16. They had us at a booth that seated 10 (crowded) and another booth for 6 a little ways away. We asked if we could be seated together, but they rudely said they didn't have enough servers for that(?). We got a call that 6 more people were coming so we asked if we could have another table close to our group. There were several empty tables around us so we didn't think it would be a problem, but they said they would have to be seated elsewhere. When they arrived, they ended up letting them sit at a table that wasn't too far away, but it only seated 4. They finally took our order and the wait started. It was at least an hour before meals started coming out. Two or three people would get their food and then nothing for quite awhile. We ordered first, but it was at least an hour and a half before we got our food. The food was okay, but most people in our group were already done before we even started. We may as well have gone to different restaurants the way we were seated and served. This along with the very rude treatment by the 'head server' (?) made this a restaurant I won't be returning to. read more

Another Great Restaurant in Downtown Owensboro !!! I had heard about Colby's and always wanted to try it. I finally had an extra night in which I had the opportunity to try Colby's and went there for dinner. Colby's has been around since 1987 and is a staple in Owensboro. Their menu has many comfort foods, American Classics, Bourbons, Cocktails, some craft beers and a whole lot more. On my visit, I tried 3 dishes and a 'Wheat' Bourbin from a local distillery. First up was a glass of Green River Kentucky Straight Wheated Bourbon which set the course for my meal. My first choice of the evening was Colby's Classic Shrimp Louisianne which was Six large shrimp sautéed in cajun butter and served sizzling hot in a skillet with a side of Cheesy Garlic Bread. The shrimp were plump, juicy and full of flavour and a great starter. Next up was Colby's take on New Orleans Gumbo made with a blend of shrimp, scallops, chicken, onions, peppers, andouille sausage and rice. The 'cup' size was almost a meal itself with big chunks of andouille sausage and a palatable spice level. For my main course, I had the 8oz center-cut aged filet mignon served medium-rare with sides of mashed potatoes, brown gravy, sauteed mushrooms and veggies. The streak was a little overcooked but tender enough to be able to enjoy. The servers and the food were really good and I see why people flock to Colby's after all these years. Another great place to try when you are in the Owensboro area. read more

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We have been here many times. Service is always great ! I usually get the roast beef manhattan because I love it. However, we have tried many other items and everything is always good. The inside of the restaurant is very nice. read more

Delicious food, fast friendly service and cozy ambiance in the historic district. The staff was great. We had a party of 12 and had great service on a busy Friday night If you arrive between 4-6 they offer early supper specials. We had the prime rib with baked potato and broccoli for $19.99 The serving of prime rib was a generous 8oz portion and we had to get a take out box! The drink and a desert was included in the special. We had three prime rib specials and two apps and our bill was just $70!!!Great place to gather with friends. . read more

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Best black bean burger and sweet potato fries I have ever had!! Our server was friendly and attentive, and the setting was attractive and relaxing. Would absolutely go here again! read more

Great food and service!! The menu is comfort food at its best. Good choices and the food was prepared well. The prime rib melted in your mouth! The place is comfortable and very pretty inside with lots of wood that makes it warm and booths and tables. Our server was Damicka and she was so friendly and efficient!! Service with a smile!! Only drawback is they don't serve outside tables and on nice nights we like to be out- but I'm glad we stayed for dinner! I would recommend it! read more

Colby's - Dinning room - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

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Took a reservation for 12 and then proceeded to tell us we had to sit in a booth for 10. The Royal B that told us we couldn't sit an area with tables to accommodate our party of 12, but no we have no one to wait on the tables in this section. I truly hope that the fine people of Owensboro figure this out and they go under in a slow and painful way. Not another dime from me. read more

Lena was the best server ever! Colby's has the best service in town! Energy level is always up beat and smiles everywhere

Excellent food and fantastic service. The diner was larger than it looks on the outside and was charming. I'm a vegetarian/nearly vegan eater and was able to enjoy lots of side dishes. They also offer a black bean burger. read more

Kobe's is a fun place to have a meal. Set in historic building across from the courthouse I love the exposed brick and the decor. The service was impeccable. Everyone was friendly and helpful and checked on us just the right amount of times. My dining partner ordered the special of the night which was the pot roast. It was absolutely delicious. She shared a bite with me. I ordered the smash burgers. The portions were very generous. I have never had smash burgers before and realized it's not my favorite. I like my burgers, big and juicy however, they had nice flavor and a good crunch. The best of all for me was the dessert, chocolate pecan pie à la mode was out of this world. I highly recommend it. Parking can be tough, especially if you have accessibility problems. read more

What a great place ! Loved the food , servers were great and overall just a cute place downtown !

Drove five hours for a birthday supper with my brother. Couldn't have asked for anything more for the meal, service, food and price. were all great. Highly recommend for anyone in the area. read more

Colby's is always first rate!! Best food and service is always impeccable. Professional wait staff makes all the different in a dining experience. Best chicken tenders in the whole wide world . read more

Had lunch there last week. The gumbo is always a "must" have. Wide variety on the menu at reasonable prices

While visiting Owensboro, I tried to find a restaurant that was not a typical chain. This is a great local place to have a nice dinner with family or friends. The atmosphere is great and staff is very friendly. We waited about 15 mins for a table for 2 at around 6pm on a Saturday evening. I had the Hawaiian chicken with a side salad and sweet potato fries. The food was delicious and the chicken was not dry at all. Highly recommend checking out this one if you are visiting or reside in the area and have not tried it before. read more

Colby's - Hawaiian chicken and sweet potato fries - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

Drinks were great, atmosphere pretty retro mellow. Cajun Shrimp and scallop pasta was very soup/stew like. SERVICE WAS SPOT ON!!! Will be back to belly up at the bar read more

What a find! Food was delicious, love the decor & our server, Alex & entire staff were so accommodating. We live in IN but we'll definitely make special trips to get back there. Make sure to order potato chip nachos, wow is all I can say! read more

Colby's is one of finest eatery's that there is. The menu is amazing, the service is even better. I would recommend the jambalaya it is fantastic! read more

Great local restaurant downtown. Had a wonderful salmon dish. Wife has the Cajun chicken pasta. Both were fantastic great for a date night.

OMG this place is great. Everything we ordered was excellent, as was the service. Really casual atmosphere and guests ranged from families, grungy construction workers, well dressed businessmen, and cute couples. EVERYTHING - Appetizer (fried mushrooms), entrees (crabcakes, grilled chicken), veggies, dessert (bourbon chocolate pecan pie), and my coffee arrived at the table piping hot, and everything was absolutely delicious. Our server Sandy got triple seated but she was a seasoned pro and didn't miss a beat. Will definitely return! read more

My husband and I ate at Colby's this past Friday evening We had the special oven, roasted pork loin, and it was delicious. Portions were large and very filling. We had placed our drink order and half order of fried mushrooms And five minutes later, we received our salads and about three minutes after that they brought our main course, but we never did get the mushrooms Our waitress told us when we questioned her about our mushrooms that the cook burnt the first order and she would resubmit our order and we told her not to because our main course had already arrived This one mishap didn't ruin our meal It was delicious. We will definitely go there again. read more

Loved Colby's. My wife and I got the Hawaiian specialties. (That's what I call them) I got Hawaiian Ribeye medium with baked potato and Caesar Salad. My wife had Hawaiian Chicken with Chef's Veggie and House Salad. They were both delicious with pineapple soy glaze and pineapple rings. Can't wait to come back again!! Morgan N. was great as a server!! read more

Colby's - Hawaiian chicken with Chef's veggie - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

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I've eaten here several times for lunch. The service was always top notch, and the food good (some of the best chicken tenders around!); however, I was there on a Saturday evening, and I hate to say it, but it was the worst steak I've ever had. $30, and it was terrible. Absolutely little to no seasoning. For $30 I didn't want to let it go to waste, so I brought it home, seasoned it myself, and stuck it in the air fryer. The other meals at our table were average, to say the least. The kids pizza was a huge blob of cheese, and the house chicken looked like it was topped with cheap lunchmeat. The desserts that came with the kids meal and early evening meal were store bought. The brownies were the bite sized brownies you get at Sam's Club. Maybe they were having an off night. Maybe they have new cooks. I love to support local businesses, and will give them another try, but most definitely won't be ordering the steak again. 3 stars for the ambience and previous visits. read more

Colby's is my favorite restaurant in Owensboro KY. Great service, beautiful restaurant, and the food is always fabulous. I had the black bean burger today. It was just the right amount of spice. My husband had the chicken salad sandwich. It was a bit messy but he ate every bite and said he'd order it again. They brought sweet potato fries instead of regular fries for my husband. I don't like sweet potatoes but these were awesome! I will definitely order them next time. Our waitress today really went above and beyond. She worked a large section but refilled drinks every time we were beginning to get low. Plus she checked on us and all her tables frequently and brought food promptly. I wish I could remember her name, shame on me. She was amazing!! One of our favorite dishes is the salmon BLT. Super yummy! I highly recommend it. Our favorite appetizer is their loaded fries. Desserts are great too. read more

Interesting building with early 1900s decor. The food was plentiful and slightly rich. Customer service was a little better than expected. Worth trying out. read more

Food was excellent with a nice array of selections. My kids enjoyed the children menu. Great value. Just be sure to make a reservation on the weekend. Great lunch menu as well read more

An update from a long ago review. Still our go to place. So good. So Delighted to be there and wonderful people.

The service of Colby's was absolutely was great The problem was what I ordered was nothing near what I was served I ordered a medium well cheese burger what I received was about as well burnt dry hamburger with lettuce tomato and cheese The best part of the meal was the sweet potato fries We try to give all restaurants a first try after many of my friends gave the impression that Colby's was a upscale restaurant for Owensboro I was sadly not impressed with the food the service was as I said couldn't have been better We have always given restaurants 2 chances We hope the next time will be better I never expected the food to be so bad We will hopefully conclude we will try again sometime That is all I can Say for now read more

The food is exceptional, The service is always great The building itself has so much charm, Colby's is one of our regulars read more