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Is Moonlite Bar-B-que Still Open? Food Paradise Update (Owensboro, KY)

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As of September 2026, Moonlite Bar-B-que is listed open on moonlite.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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moonlite.com ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, listed current weekly hours and described continuous operation as Owensboro's barbecue destination since 1963.

  • Season / episode Season 4, Episode 3
  • Original air date
  • Address 2840 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn's buffet-style barbecue, spotlighting its hickory-smoked mutton and pork alongside Kentucky's regional barbecue tradition. The restaurant's own website describes Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn as Owensboro, Kentucky's barbecue destination since 1963, serving dine-in, take-out, and catering. On 2026-09-08, the moonlite.com website listed current hours -- Thursday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- along with an active take-out and catering menu, indicating the restaurant continues to operate under the same name at its West Parrish Avenue location.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 4, Episode 3
Original air date
Episode title
Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack
What was featured
Mutton and pork barbecue buffet at a Kentucky barbecue institution
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Moonlite Bar-B-que

Frequently asked questions

Is Moonlite Bar-B-que still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Moonlite Bar-B-que is listed open on moonlite.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Moonlite Bar-B-que after Food Paradise?

Food Paradise's "Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack" (2012, season 4) featured Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn's buffet-style barbecue, spotlighting its hickory-smoked mutton and pork alongside Kentucky's regional barbecue tradition. As of September 2026, Moonlite Bar-B-que is listed open on moonlite.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Moonlite Bar-B-que located?

2840 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Moonlite Bar-B-que?

Season 4, Episode 3 of Food Paradise, first aired 2012. The episode is titled “Barbecue Paradise 2: Another Rack”.

Is Moonlite Bar-B-que still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?

On 2026-09-08, the moonlite.com website listed current hours -- Thursday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. -- along with an active take-out and catering menu, indicating the restaurant continues to operate under the same name at its West Parrish Avenue location. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
2840 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
moonlite.com

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