Guidebook for Evansville

Kelly
Guidebook for Evansville

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.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sauced
1113 Parrett St
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walton's International Comfort Food
956 Parrett St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Penny Lane Coffeehouse
600 SE 2nd St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zuki Japanese Hibachi Grill & Sushi Lounge
222 Main St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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!
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bru Burger Bar
222 Sycamore St
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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!
Downtown on Main Street this restaurant has a modern and refreshing vibe with breakfast being their specialty.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
COMFORT by the Cross-Eyed Cricket
230 Main St
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Downtown 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.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Madeleine's Fusion Restaurant
423 SE 2nd St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walkable. 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 St
This 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 St
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.
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.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
River City Mercantile & Coffee Co.
223 Main St
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
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 St
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.
Sweet little cafe on historic Franklin Street. A perfect spot for a delicious breakfast!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kite & Key Cafe on Franklin
2301 W Franklin St
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet 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 Street
Great 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 St
On historic Franklin Street be sure to have some sweets! Yummy homemade ice cream!
Gourmet pizza. Casual.
Franklin St. Pizza Factory
2033 W Franklin St
Gourmet pizza. Casual.
Delicious French Patisserie! Handmade and deliciously decadent!! Get a box to go and spread some love...
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
2nd Language
401 Northwest 2nd Street
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Delicious 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 Ave
The 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.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bokeh Lounge
1007 Parrett St
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walkable. 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.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mo's House
1114 Parrett St
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walkable. 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 Street
Walkable. 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 Expy
This 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 Rd
Walmart 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 Ave
Closest 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 Ave
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.

Arts & Culture

Walkable. Small city museum. Kids love the old historic town on first floor. Check out the 3D Planetarium for movie listings.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evansville Museum
411 SE Riverside Dr
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Walkable. 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.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Children's Museum of Evansville
22 SE 5th St
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.
Many sporting events and concerts are at the Ford Center. About 1 mile from our house.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ford Center
1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Many 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!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victory Theatre
600 Main St
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This 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 St
Upscale home goods and women's apparel store. Unique gifts in a special historic area.
Upscale boutique featuring home & some women's apparel.
The Red Poppy
4910 Lincoln Ave
Upscale 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.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reitz Home Museum
112 Chestnut St
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
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.

Consejos para la ciudad

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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!