Restaurants That Have Short Wait Times in the Evansville Owensboro Area

Tired of all the holiday cooking and the mega clean-up after? Craving something other than the festive turkey and ham of the past couple of months? Here are some sit-down places to cure the holiday break cabin fever and to change up the fare on your dinner plate.

*All menus/hours subject to change. Please call for reservations. 

NYE Menus

Thanks to our friends at Fingers Fork Knife and Spoon Facebook page, here are some options for places that you might not have considered. Head over to their Facebook page for the full list and menus.

• Red Geranium Restaurant
  Starting 2025 off right with a New Year's Day Breakfast Buffet!
• Pier 17 Evansville Cajun Seafood & Bar
  Open 11 AM - 9 PM.
• R'z Cafe and Catering Company
  Open 3 PM - 9 PM.
• Catfish Willy's Seafood & Comfort Cuisine
  Regular hours.
• Frontier Restaurant & Bar
  Regular hours.
• Casey’s Dugout
  Open on New Year's Eve with limited hours.
• Hush On Main
  No details on hours.
• Noche
  Special NYE Mexican steak with truffled yuca fries, and s'mores martinis.
• Bally's Evansville
  No details on hours.
• Yum Yum Chinese Henderson
  New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day Specials.
• Little Italy
  Open with regular hours.
• Canton Inn Restaurant
  Open 11 AM - 8 PM.
• 10-8 Cafe Bar & Grill
  Open 10 AM - 3 PM.
• Brass Ring
  Open 2 PM - 3 AM on New Year’s Eve with party favors and champagne at midnight.
• Entwined Wine & Cocktail Bar
  NYE Dinner Celebration with special menu options.
• Cosmos Bistro
  New Year's Eve event.
• Farmer and Frenchman
  Reservations required.
• Cap & Cork
  NYE 4-course dinner pairing with or without bourbon, live music from Maggie Hollis from 8-10 PM.

More Choices

Goodwood- Owensboro 

Goodwood Gastropub is located at 101 Frederica Street and has a great view of the Ohio River! The menu has all of the normal pub fan favorites, with fine dining options available as well, such as the bourbon-glazed salmon, the New York strip plate, and an upscale take on savory catfish. Goodwood even has a taco menu and a fantastic-looking kids' menu, too!

Samuel's- Evansville

Samuel's is located in the downtown historic district of Evansville and is welcoming everyone to come dine with them from 11 to 9 pm New Year's Eve. Come out and enjoy some holiday specials that are going on as well as the classic ambiance of the restaurant. Samuel's is a 21 and-up establishment, offering a wide range of adult beverages, cocktails, and a fantastic lineup of delectable eats. 

The Tin Fish- Newburgh

If you have been craving fresh seafood, The Tin Fish in Newburgh will be open for lunch only on New Year's Eve from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Some menu fan favorites are their Mahi BLT, lobster mac & cheese, and brunch burrito.

The Freight House- Paducah

 Open from 5 pm to 9 pm, The Freight House in Paducah offers a gourmet dining experience. It's recommended to call ahead for availability and to see if reservations are required. The Freight House is owned and operated by Chef Sara Bradley, a two-time contestant on the television series  Top Chef. Click the link to see what's currently on the menu! 

Pub by Novo- Bowling Green

Pub will be open from 11 am to 10 pm on December 31st for all your brunch and dinner needs on the last day of the year. Don't forget to check out their new weekend specials while you are there! Peep their full menu!