Food Scene
These are our favorite local spots and we actively eat at these places regularly! Support local and get a taste of Evansville's cool restaurants!
Walkable. A short few blocks away at Haynie's Corner, this fancy Italian restaurant will not disappoint. Small & intimate venue. Also, sit at The Blue Bar and enjoy a few drinks.
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Sauced
1113 Parrett StWalkable. A short few blocks away at Haynie's Corner, this fancy Italian restaurant will not disappoint. Small & intimate venue. Also, sit at The Blue Bar and enjoy a few drinks.
Walkable. Just a few blocks away (like Sauced), Walton's has a whole different scene going on. Busy spot where the hipster's hang. More casual food. Wood fired pizza and Asian pho.
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Walton's International Comfort Food
956 Parrett StWalkable. Just a few blocks away (like Sauced), Walton's has a whole different scene going on. Busy spot where the hipster's hang. More casual food. Wood fired pizza and Asian pho.
Walkable. If you just need someone to make you a GREAT cup of coffee, this is the place to head to as you roll out of bed. Two blocks away. Organic coffee.
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Penny Lane Coffeehouse
600 SE 2nd StWalkable. If you just need someone to make you a GREAT cup of coffee, this is the place to head to as you roll out of bed. Two blocks away. Organic coffee.
Sushi & Hibachi grill. Zuki is the modern version of a Japanese restaurant. It is not old style. Modern decor with TV on every wall, very loud & always busy. Food is good. Can cater to large groups quickly.
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Zuki Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge
222 Main StSushi & Hibachi grill. Zuki is the modern version of a Japanese restaurant. It is not old style. Modern decor with TV on every wall, very loud & always busy. Food is good. Can cater to large groups quickly.
Amazing burgers in an upscale & modern interior. Exterior is historic blue Greyhound Station. One of the last ones to exist! Our FAV is the Bru Board appetizer. Yummy!
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Bru Burger Bar
222 Sycamore StAmazing burgers in an upscale & modern interior. Exterior is historic blue Greyhound Station. One of the last ones to exist! Our FAV is the Bru Board appetizer. Yummy!
Downtown on Main Street this restaurant has a modern and refreshing vibe with breakfast being their specialty.
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COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket
230 Main StDowntown on Main Street this restaurant has a modern and refreshing vibe with breakfast being their specialty.
Walkable. A perfect 'date night' dinner spot! One of the best restaurants in Evansville with a talented head chef.
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Madeleine's Fusion Restaurant
423 SE 2nd StWalkable. A perfect 'date night' dinner spot! One of the best restaurants in Evansville with a talented head chef.
This is our family's FAV spot to relax and enjoy outdoor dining! Beautiful garden & trees...perfect atmosphere for summertime dinners.
Smitty's Italian Steakhouse
2109 W Franklin StThis is our family's FAV spot to relax and enjoy outdoor dining! Beautiful garden & trees...perfect atmosphere for summertime dinners.
So glad Jaya's survived the massive renovation across the street which I'm sure starved her business. Lovely old style sushi and korean restaurant. Located just across the street from the new IU Medical Center on 4th street. Quiet, welcoming, and beautiful interior.
Jaya's
119 SE 4th StSo glad Jaya's survived the massive renovation across the street which I'm sure starved her business. Lovely old style sushi and korean restaurant. Located just across the street from the new IU Medical Center on 4th street. Quiet, welcoming, and beautiful interior.
Yes, there is a Starbucks downtown BUT skip it and head here! Good cup of joe on Main Street...and you can even pick up some local tees and soaps as an extra treat.
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River City Mercantile & Coffee Co.
223 Main StYes, there is a Starbucks downtown BUT skip it and head here! Good cup of joe on Main Street...and you can even pick up some local tees and soaps as an extra treat.
Maybe you love coffee AND cats!? Across the street from River City Coffee is another coffee shop alternative...but you can pet and play with the kitty's! Meow.
River Kitty Cat Cafe
226 Main StMaybe you love coffee AND cats!? Across the street from River City Coffee is another coffee shop alternative...but you can pet and play with the kitty's! Meow.
Sweet little cafe on historic Franklin Street. A perfect spot for a delicious breakfast!
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Kite & Key Cafe on Franklin
2301 W Franklin StSweet little cafe on historic Franklin Street. A perfect spot for a delicious breakfast!
Great new local restaurant on historic Franklin Street! On our list to check out! Two minute drive...very close.
Copper House
1430 West Franklin StreetGreat new local restaurant on historic Franklin Street! On our list to check out! Two minute drive...very close.
On historic Franklin Street be sure to have some sweets! Yummy homemade ice cream!
Milk & Sugar Scoop Shoppe
2027 W Franklin StOn historic Franklin Street be sure to have some sweets! Yummy homemade ice cream!
Franklin St. Pizza Factory
2033 W Franklin StGourmet pizza. Casual.
Delicious French Patisserie! Handmade and deliciously decadent!! Get a box to go and spread some love...
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2nd Language
401 Northwest 2nd StreetDelicious French Patisserie! Handmade and deliciously decadent!! Get a box to go and spread some love...
The BEST pies ever! Better than your grandma's. Just go and be prepared to not be able to choose just one thing!
Be Happy Pie Company
2818 Mt Vernon AveThe BEST pies ever! Better than your grandma's. Just go and be prepared to not be able to choose just one thing!
Drinks & Nightlife
Three blocks away in Haynie's Corner Art District. Bar scene, live music, and casual bar food. Summer months enjoy outside patio. Also near Sauced and Mo's House.
Walkable. Just two blocks away, Bokeh is THE spot to hit for live music and drinks. Outdoor patio is open during warm months.
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Bokeh Lounge
1007 Parrett StWalkable. Just two blocks away, Bokeh is THE spot to hit for live music and drinks. Outdoor patio is open during warm months.
Walkable. Upscale bar atmosphere that specializes in craft cocktails. Live music and food. Just 3 blocks away in Haynie's Corner Art District.
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Mo's House
1114 Parrett StWalkable. Upscale bar atmosphere that specializes in craft cocktails. Live music and food. Just 3 blocks away in Haynie's Corner Art District.
Walkable. New brew house in Evansville near riverfront and Main Street. Only a five block walk up the street.
Myriad Brewing Company
101 Southeast 1st StreetWalkable. New brew house in Evansville near riverfront and Main Street. Only a five block walk up the street.
Essentials
This is where our family shops. Easy drive 5 minutes away on the Llyod Expressway, heading west. Near USI campus. Full grocery with pharmacy.
Schnucks Evansville W.
4500 W Lloyd ExpyThis is where our family shops. Easy drive 5 minutes away on the Llyod Expressway, heading west. Near USI campus. Full grocery with pharmacy.
Walmart closest to our home. Head on Llyod Expressway heading west. Near USI campus.
Walmart Supercenter
335 S Red Bank RdWalmart closest to our home. Head on Llyod Expressway heading west. Near USI campus.
Closest SAFE drugstore in the area. 2 minute drive. Remember you are downtown, and there are some locations that are better than others.
Walgreens
710 N St Joseph AveClosest SAFE drugstore in the area. 2 minute drive. Remember you are downtown, and there are some locations that are better than others.
Across the street from Walgreens. This is the closest drugstore in a SAFE neighborhood. Remember, you are downtown and there are better locations than others.
CVS
1145 Washington AveAcross the street from Walgreens. This is the closest drugstore in a SAFE neighborhood. Remember, you are downtown and there are better locations than others.
Arts & Culture
Walkable. Small city museum. Kids love the old historic town on first floor. Check out the 3D Planetarium for movie listings.
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Evansville Museum
411 SE Riverside DrWalkable. Small city museum. Kids love the old historic town on first floor. Check out the 3D Planetarium for movie listings.
Have toddlers in the age range of 3-8yrs? Then this is worth the trip! Interactive children's exhibits for kids to learn and play.
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Children's Museum of Evansville
22 SE 5th StHave toddlers in the age range of 3-8yrs? Then this is worth the trip! Interactive children's exhibits for kids to learn and play.
Many sporting events and concerts are at the Ford Center. About 1 mile from our house.
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The Ford Center
1 SE Martin Luther King Jr BlvdMany sporting events and concerts are at the Ford Center. About 1 mile from our house.
This beautifully restored theatre hosts the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and other smaller venue events. Support the arts and keep this local treasure alive!
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Victory Theatre
600 Main StThis beautifully restored theatre hosts the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and other smaller venue events. Support the arts and keep this local treasure alive!
Shopping
Upscale home goods and women's apparel store. Unique gifts in a special historic area.
The Barefoot Cottage
101 State StUpscale home goods and women's apparel store. Unique gifts in a special historic area.
The Red Poppy
4910 Lincoln AveUpscale boutique featuring home & some women's apparel.
Sightseeing
Walkable. Want to tour an unbelievably ornate historic home? This beautiful mansion is on our street about 5 blocks away and makes for a lovely walk. Visit this non-profit museum and help preserve history.
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Reitz Home Museum
112 Chestnut StWalkable. Want to tour an unbelievably ornate historic home? This beautiful mansion is on our street about 5 blocks away and makes for a lovely walk. Visit this non-profit museum and help preserve history.
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Outdoors
We're right on the riverfront in downtown Evansville, and getting some fresh air along the pathways will energize your day! Even a walk along the river at night is relaxing and safe.
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Food Trucks
Gourmet food trucks appear downtown frequently. Check FB pages to see their routes. Some favorites are: Cheese Queen, Pizza Revolution, Lollys Pops, Duffy Shuffle, Chino Taco.
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Farmer's Market
There are a couple, but we head to Franklin Street Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. 2 minute drive.
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Looking for something to do?
Go to rivercityweekend.com for all the events happening in our area on a weekly basis! Best site to find something to do!