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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Came here by chance and it was wonderful. Food is great, clean and friendly. Adrianne was a ray of sunshine and very helpful for my food allergies. read more

The food was quite expensive and very boring. I know that's quite a harsh term, but it is very relevant to the experience I had dining with co-workers. The Cajun Shrimp and Scallop linguine honestly tasted like a spruced up version of Chef Boyardee. I ordered a key lime pie slice for desert and it honestly tasted like it came from a freezer section of the grocery store, or a easy bake jell-o cheesecake. I won't be back, overpriced for the quality of food. read more

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

My wife and I have been going to Colbys for years,we always have the prime rib on our aniversary.last Thursday the 21st was our43rd and we loved our dinner and the service was excellent as always. read more

First time dining at Colby's and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Our server Molly was amazing and very helpful. She has a true servant's heart. We had the spinach dip for an appetizer- it was good but needed garlic or more flavor and the chips weren't the best. But our burgers and fries were SO GOOD. The fries were perfect and salty. The banana pie was light and refreshing. I did have coffee with my dessert which was so nice to have the option but it wasn't the best coffee. I miss restaurants that have options of desserts and coffee so I really appreciated it. I'll definitely come back. read more

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The drinks are great and so is the food. A good place to take your in laws. I would recommend making reservations in advance around the holidays. read more

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Good food Great service Relaxing ambiance We will certainly return...often! That's all I have to say right now. The staff was prompt & friendly. read more

If you are ever in Owensboro, KY go visit Colby's on 3rd St. The food is always delicious and fresh and the staff are always the best! This time I had the Alfredo Pasta with grilled chicken. It is outstanding! Other things we have eaten here (because we like to visit as often as we can) Roast Beef Manhattan Chicken Tenders Nachos Gumbo Salads THE CHEESE BREAD is SINFUL! read more

Colby's - Alfredo pasta with grilled chicken - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

Nice old building, good service, desert was good, service was good , you demanding verbiage for a review sucks.

Reservations are highly recommended for Friday-Saturday nights. The Early Bird Special is a great deal and is served from 4-6 pm. The bar area has seating, and most tables on weekend nights have reserved signs on them, although the wait staff says. "they don't reserve seating in the bar area". The food is great, but with inflation everywhere, prices have gone up. In the past, quantity has suffered here with price increases. I haven't been to Colby's for several months, so I don't know what proportions you might get now. But whatever you get, it will be good. read more

We love Colby's potato soup, went last month to get that delicious soup and was very surprised by what I brought home. Whatever it was, it was not potato soup, it had broccoli in it and zero potatoes. I called and they said they had recently hired a new chef and he accidentally mixed broccoli soup with the potato soup, so they gave me a credit for the soups to enjoy on another day. Today we picked up two orders of "potato" soup. It was again potato free and full of broccoli. I guess they no longer offer the famous potato soup, it's now some kind powdered cream of broccoli. Yikes! No thanks... sad to see a very popular dish leave the menu. read more

This is the only restaurant i consider when in the area. Owensboro doesn't seem to have top end dining. Colby's is your best choice for nicely prepared meal. Staff is friendly and professional. I recommend calling for reservations. They close at 8:00 so 6:30 is the latest time slit. They accommodate walk in customers, but I prefer to avoid the unknown. Menu has plenty to offer younger younger p people too. Arrive early and enjoy the river front, which is just a couple blocks away, before dinner. read more

Excellent value and selection on the Early Bird menu. Portions were excellent as was the food quality! Service for eight of us was excellent and timely! Five stars!!' read more

Our go to place for special occasions. Never disappoints. Best spinach artichoke dip anywhere !

Food was excellent fresh , I ordered a chili burger and it was cooked just right ,the waitress was attentive and kept checking on us. I enjoyed the ambiance even though it wasn't busy but that was because I was there on a Tuesday afternoon. read more

Great place for a business meal, date night, or Sunday brunch. Service is on point. The food selection is great and salads are highly recommended. read more

Lovely historic building in downtown Owensboro, Kentucky. Food and service were excellent. Highly recommend!

Great service and ambiance. The restaurant was in an older building with lotsa charm. The food was very good.

We are from Louisville & are in town for a baseball tournament at Moreland Park. We got a recommendation to try this restaurant & it did not disappoint! For a appetizer we ordered the spinach & artichoke dip...delicious! My son & myself ordered the 3rd Street Burger. It was cooked perfect & juicy. I ordered the sweet potato fries & they were very tasty. My grandson ordered the flatbread pizza & he said it was great. My granddaughter ordered grilled cheese & she loved it. My daughter in law ordered the chicken salad & it was good as well. So you can't go wrong it you give it a try. If we come back to Owensboro we will definitely eat here again! Great service & staff read more

Great customer service, not a long wait time. Really enjoyed the salad and dessert. Our entrees were okay, my husbands steak was really tender but he said it wasn't flavored well. My penne wasn't flavored well either. Good experience. If we go back we will try different entrees! read more

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They are so pleased with themselves. Food is mediocre and its a little thin running on a past reputation.

Had a great meal here. It was quite busy (a Tuesday night at 6:15p) but I was promptly seated. Wait staff were courteous and attentive and the menu was diverse and reasonably priced. If you like potato soup, get theirs. Rich taste, big chunks of potato and a cheese topped piece of bread on the side. That alone was worth the visit. Casual, family diner with something for almost everyone. read more

Had the lite lunch with blackened salmon, seasoned veggies (squash & zucchini), and sweet potato fries. I usually order this when I come and the salmon is always cooked perfectly! Some restaurants struggle with overcoming their salmon, not the case here. The squash and zucchini was perfectly seasoned, not overly salted. Probably the best veggie side I've had in a while. I'm obsessed with these sweet potato fries, never had them any better anywhere else! The reason I didn't give 5 stars is bc the service is hit or miss. This time it wasn't the best, it really depends on who you get. Most of their staff is excellent, a couple would do better working at Denny's. Also, the water tastes like it came from a toilet. Buy a water filtration system!!!!! read more

Colby's - The lite lunch with blackened salmon, squash & zucchini, and sweet potato fries. Salmon is always cooked to perfection! - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

First time in Owensboro. One of the best meals we've had in a while. The shrimp lousianne appetizer is a great start. I chose a cup of the gumbo over a salad and hit a home Run. I chose the Shrimp and grits which was a special of the day and the wife ordered the crab cakes. The leftovers made for a great next morning breakfast. We were in awe of the taste, presentation and authentic quality plus quantity of our food. Combine all this with our awesome bartenders and atmosphere of the whole place makes amazing. Wish I could take this place home with us read more

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Visiting Owensboro for a concert. Asked a local for the best place to go for a local experience-not a chain. She suggested Colby's. The atmosphere of the restaurant = 5 We were seated at a table in the center isle = 3 I State this due to the fact we arrived at 4:45 pm and they were not busy. There were several booths available. I thought it was odd to put us in the center isle when there were available booths on both sides of the isle. Wait staff service = 4 She was courteous, friendly and knowledgeable regarding menu and special options. Kept drinks filled. Our main course was delivered to the table when we were half finished with our salads. We were offered horseradish and accepted. She forgot to bring it. She did provide when we asked about it. Food = 5 Steaks prepared as we requested. Salad was very fresh and flavorful. Chef's dessert - apple cinnamon cake was light and quite good. The bread served with the salad was soft (with a touch of cheese) and warm. Checkout = 5 Bill was correct and quickly processed. Extra questions = 5 We inquired about a specific type of store in the downtown area. Server was very helpful directing us of two available options. She wasn't put out by being asked. She was quite helpful. We definitely recommend and would return. read more

Cool place! Stopped here for dinner with a coworker after a long day. Atmosphere is nice...older building (can smell when you walk in) located on first floor. Was not very busy at 8pm on Thursday. Waitress was very attentive without being overbearing. We split an order of loaded potato chips (not bad) and I went with a blackened salmon BLT (?!) with onion straws. Thought it sounded interesting...salmon was very good and tender with a nice peppery crust. Coworker went with blackened tilapia and enjoyed it. Overall not a bad dinner...I probably will try someplace different next time in town but would come back here again. Strikes me as a good date night place that I might frequent if I lived in the area. read more

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My husband took me here for my post graduation lunch! The food was amazing! I got the steak and it was cooked perfectly and wrapped in bacon. Who doesn't like meat wrapped in bacon? Another us was getting to have waffle fries! The service was wonderful! If back down there from Jersey I would definitely come back! read more

Colby's - Diners Near Me - Owensboro, Kentucky

My husband and I have been here several times. It has a cool atmosphere and the building has lots of neat architecture. The service is always nice and friendly. My favorite thing to get here is the grilled salmon BLT with caper mayonnaise. It comes with a side and I usually order the wedge salad which is a wedge of iceberg lettuce, homemade blue cheese dressing, tomatoes, and bacon. My husband and I also like to split a 1/2 order of the loaded home fries which is homemade kettle chips topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and chives. Delicious! My only complaint is that their food doesn't seem consistent. Don't get me wrong, their food can be delicious, but it does feel as if the quality fluctuates between every couple of visits. It could be a difference in chefs, I'm sure. However, we love that they're local and tasty so we will continue to visit! read more

Colby's is and continues to be one of my favorite restaurants. The food and service is superb! Also, the Servers and Management Team are very friendly. read more

My friends and I met here for supper last Thursday. The ones from Owensboro rave about how great the place is. Coming in from out of town we were an hour late due to traffic. The ones that was from Owensboro went ahead and had drinks and appetizer while they waited. Their was 9 in our party, 3 late ones. The mushroom and gumbo was good according to my friends. I ordered the prime rib sandwich with sweet potato fries for side. The au jus was OK and the prime rib was good. Our wait staff asked how we wanted the check divided after she dropped off the food, prior to checking how the food was. As we got done eating she cleared the plates and dropped the checks, not even offering if anybody wanted dessert. I asked for a dessert menu and she stated, "you wanted dessert". On that note my reply was, "I guess not." The place was not very busy and it was only 8:30!!!! read more

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Sat at the bar and the bartender Jenny I believe was very nice and attentive. Really good happy hour specials for drinks. Order the appetizer and the main at the same time and they made sure to bring out each meal at the appropriate time, which was nice. Food was good, nothing to write home about, but satisfying. read more

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