Dining in Southwest Indiana, the Evansville Region

While the area has abundant familiar national chain resaurants, the Evansville region also offers dining experiences to rival the best known establishments in major cities at prices which reflect our competive cost of living. The following is just a sampling of dining experiences available.

International Dining Establishments

Abuelo's: 1,000 North Green River Road, Phone: 812-421-0800. Open Sunday - Thursday:
11 A.M. - 10 P.M., Friday - Saturday: 11 A.M. - 11 P.M., Sunday: Gourmet Mexican

Biaggi's: 16401 East Lloyd Expressway, Phone: 812-421-0800. Open Monday - Thursday:
11 A.M. - 10 P.M., Friday - Saturday: 11 A.M. - 11 P.M., Sunday: 11 A.M. - 9 P.M. Traditional Italian food served in a casual, friendly setting

Canton Inn: 947 North Park Drive. 428-6611. Appetizers, soups, poultry, beef, pork and seafood dishes. Lunches average $6; dinner $8. Cantonese family dinners. Desserts and wines. Lunch buffet $5.83 Mon.-Sat. Evening and Sunday $7.42. Lunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Dinner buffet 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m. nightly. Reservations OK.

Chinatown Buffet: 5435 Pearl Drive. 425-8146. Chinese buffet with several extras including mussels, dim sum and sushi. Lunch ($5) served 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon-Sat., 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun. Dinner ($7) served 4 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu., to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Credit cards OK.

Gracie's Chinese Cuisine: 12500 Highway 41 N. 868-8888. Lunch and dinner buffet daily. Lunch buffet $5.25. Dinner buffet $7.45, $8.45 on weekends. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. Reservations OK.

Fuji Yama: 915 North Park Drive, 962-4440. Serving a wide variety of international cuisine and sushi. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Dinner Mon.-Sun. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Reservations OK. No checks.

International Kanpai: 4593 Washington Ave. 471-7076. Serving a wide variety of international cuisine and sushi. Featuring Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean and Japanese specialties. Also serving steaks and seafood. Full bar service. Late night karaoke Fri. & Sat. Lunch Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Mon.-Sat. 4 p.m.-11 p.m. Sun. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Reservations OK before 6:30 p.m.

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Jaya’s Korean Cuisine: 119 S.E. 4th Street. 422-6667. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. Authentic Korean cuisine. Most lunches $5-$7, dinners $7-$10. Reservations OK.

Mandarin Garden:2013 N. Green River Rd. 476-7088. Lunch buffet $5, evening buffet $6 Sun.-Thu., $8 Fri.-Sat. Also seafood buffet Fri.-Sat. $16. Menu items also available. Restaurant open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily Reservations OK. No checks.

Nagasaki Inn, Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar: Woodland Center. 473-1442. Most meals $8-$14. Sushi priced separately. Open 4:30-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., to 9 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks. Smoking facility.

Shing Lee: 215 Main St. 464-2769. Cantonese Menu. Most lunches around $4, most dinners under $10. Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., dinner 4:30-8 p.m. Mon.-Thu. to 9 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations for large parties. No checks.

Thai Chow, Thai Restaurant: Route 1, Haubstadt. 753-3878. Open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri., to 6 p.m. Sat., closed Sun. Classic Thai food. Most meals $7-$10. Best to call in advance of visit. No credit cards.

Two Brothers: 3806 N. First Ave. 423-6188. Authentic Chinese food prepared in Cantonese, Hunan and Szechuan styles. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu., 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 12-9 p.m. Sun. Buffet and menu available daily. Most lunches under $6. Most dinners under $10. No checks.

Yen Ching: 406 S. Green River Rd. 474-0181. Weekday lunch specials $3.75, evening menu items $6-$11. Sun. buffet 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $7.50. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Thu. to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., to 9 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks. Non-smoking Sun.-Thu. only.

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The Acropolis: Green River Road across from JC Penney. 425-1989. Authentic Greek cuisine and spirits, steaks, chops and seafood. Full service bar. Lunch specials about $5, dinners (available all day) $8-$10. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Tue.–Thu. to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. to 10 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

Shahi Dawat Royal Cuisine of India: 4612 Vogel Rd. 476-9291. Traditional Indian cuisine: Tandoori chicken, curries, etc. Lunch buffet 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., $7. Dinner menu available 5:30-9 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 5-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Most meals $8-$14. Reservations OK. No checks.

Angelo’s: 305 Main St. 428-6666. Pasta, chicken, seafood, veal, pizzas. Most lunches $4-$5. Most dinners $8-$15. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations OK.

Como Restaurant: 2700 S. Kentucky Ave. 422-0572. American and Arabian specialties. Most meals $8-$20. Open 5-9 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Reservations OK. No credit cards. Non-smoking available.

DiLegge’s: 607 N. Main St. 428-3004. Plate lunches, soups, salads, sandwiches, pasta specialties. Most lunches $5-$8. Dinners include pasta specialties, Italian veal, seafood, chicken entrees. Dinner portion pastas about $6.25, dinner entrees $13-$18. Kitchen open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 4-10 p.m. Sat. (sandwiches and appetizers available to 11 p.m.). Closed Sun. Reservations recommended. Dining room is non-smoking.

The Gerst Haus: 2100 W. Franklin Street (424-1420), offers traditional German food as well as American in a casual setting. The restaurant is housed in the historic Heldt & Voelker Hardware Store, built in 1890

Milano’s Italian Cuisine: 500 Main St. 484-2222. Open for lunch 11 a.m.-3 p.m., dinner 4-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu., to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun. Serving pizzas, pasta entrees, baked sandwiches, dinner entrees. Most lunches around $5, most dinners $8-$12. Carryout available. Reservations encouraged.

Los Bravos: 900 N. Buena Vista Dr. 424-4101; 834 Tutor Lane. 474-9078. Traditional Mexican menu. Most lunches under $5, most dinners under $10. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu., to 10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

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Upscale Dining (Private Club Dining)
Evansville Country Club: 3810 Stringtown Rd. 425-2243. Upscale fine dining in elegant atmosphere. Executive chef on staff. Diverse menu selection. Social membership includes dining.

Kirby’s Fine Catering: 1113 Parrett St. in Evansville’s historic Goosetown neighborhood. 422-2230. Open by reservation only to private parties, receptions for up to 250. Minimum $300 food tab. Menu arranged in advance with chef. Hours negotiable. No credit cards.

Oak Meadow Golf Club: 11505 Browning Rd. 867-4527. Upscale fine dining. Executive chef on staff with emphasis on fresh foods, including fresh herbs. Dining-only memberships available with one-time-only initiation fee, plus monthly fee.

Rolling Hills Country Club: 1666 Old Plank Road, Newburgh. 925-3336. Upscale fine dining in a pleasant and superb atmosphere. Executive chef on staff. New, as well as classic dishes, including chicken, snapper, filets and pastas. Dining-only memberships are available with an initiation fee, plus monthly fee.

The Petroleum Club: 1800 Old National Bank building. 423-4422. Elegant dining on the top floor of the Old National Bank building. Extensive wine list and menu selection. Executive chef on staff. Reservations accepted.

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Upscale Dining (Open to the Public)

Bonefish Grill: 6401 E. Lloyd Expressway. 401-3474. Soup, salad, fresh seafood and steaks. Average meal $15.00. 4- 10:30pm Mon.-Thur., 4-11:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat., 4-10pm Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

Cavanaugh's: 421 NW Riverside Drive. 433-4410. Great steaks and fresh seafood. Entertainment in piano bar. Dinner $12.75 to $49.75. 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thur. 5-11 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Cork’n Cleaver: 650 S. Hebron Ave. 479-6974. Perennial East Side favorite. Steaks, prime rib, chicken, seafood. Salad bar, soup and sandwich lunches. $7-$9 lunch; $12-$18 dinner. Lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., dinner daily after 5 p.m. Reservations recommended.

Edgewater Grille: 1 Water St., Newburgh. 858-2443. Fantastic river view. Outside dining in season. Steaks, seafood, pasta, sandwiches, salads, daily specials. Wood-fired pizza oven. Most menu items $7-$18. Wine tasting Wednesdays. Open daily 11 a.m. Closes 10 p.m. Mon.-Thu. to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Reservations OK for 10 or more.

Firefly Southern Grill: 6636 Logan Drive. 402-2354. Southern Comfort food - shromp, grits, fried green tomatoes & crab cakes. Meals $7 - $17. 11am-9 p.m. Mon.-Sun. Reservations OK. No checks.

Haub Steak House: Main and Haub streets, Haubstadt. 768-6462 or 1-800-654-1158. Located in small-town historic building right next to railroad tracks. A la Carte menu includes steaks, prime rib, seafood, chicken and pork. Large variety of vegetable side dishes, desserts. Most meals $18-$40. Early bird special 4-6 p.m., $10.75. Open 4-10 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Closed Sun. Reservations OK.

Jim Chehardy's RiverBend: 18 Northwest 3rd Ave. (Corner of Third Ave. and First Street). 424-4300. Classic New Orleans Cuisine featuring fresh fish, veal, Maine lobster, USDA Prime steaks & lamb. Valet parking and piano bar. Lunches starting at $5.95; dinners starting at $9.95. Sun.-Thur. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Jimmy Jeng’s Szechwan Chinese Restaurant: 669 N. Green River Road (in Eastland Place). 479-7600. Extensive Chinese menu featuring several dishes new to this area. Most lunches $4-$6. Most dinners $8-$12. Open 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Sun.-Thu., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Jungle Restaurant: 415 Main St. 425-5282. Eclectic atmosphere in restored commercial building. Steaks, seafood, poultry, vegetarian dinners, daily specials. Soups, salads, sandwich lunches. Fat Cat’s Cigar Lounge located on lower level. Most lunches under $8. Full course dinners $11-$18. Lunch served 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon.-Fri., dinner 4:30-10 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Appetizers also available 10-12 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Reservations OK. No checks.

Lorenzo’s Breads and Bistro: 972 S. Hebron Ave. 475-9477. Evening dining feature. Chef-prepared bistro-style dining and fine wines. Deli-style “healthy lunch” salads, soups, pastas, daily specials. Most lunches $6-$9. Open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Dinner after 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Most meals $14-$25. Bakery open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Non-smoking facility.

The Mill: 528 S. Main St., Henderson. (270) 826-8012. Soup/salad and full buffet lunches, $4.50-$6; menu items around $7. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. “Steak House” dinner menu, 5-9 p.m. Mon.-Wed. until 10 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Most meals around $9. Sunday buffet brunch 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., $10. Reservations OK.

Raffi’s: 1100 N. Burkhardt Road. 479-9166. Italian, French, Mediterranean specialties, steaks. Extensive wine list. Most meals $12 - $22. Open 3-11 p.m. Mon.-Thur., to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. and noon to 9 p.m. Sun. Reservations OK.

Red Geranium: 504 North St., New Harmony. 682-4431. Featured in regional and national magazines. Luncheon sandwiches, salads, pasta, daily specials, most $7-$11, available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tue.-Sat. Dinner menu also available 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Tue.-Sat. to 8 p.m. Sun. Closed Mon. Most dinners $17-$30. Reservations OK.

Regent Court: In Casino Aztar Pavilion, 421 N.W. Riverside Drive. 433-4333. Wonderful river view. Lamb, beef, veal, seafood entrees. Tableside salad preparations. Most meals $15-$34. Reservations recommended. Open 5-10 p.m. Sun.-Thu., to 11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Sun. brunch No checks.

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