Where Locals Eat

Mammoth Cave lodge/Hotel Restaurants
1 Mammoth Cave Parkway  
Mammoth Cave
270-758-2180 (Park information)
www.mammothcavelodge.com

No hotel is complete without great food! Visit the Green River Grill for an elegant dining experience or grab a quick bite or some delicious Chaney's Ice Cream at the Spelunker’s Cafe.

Bee Spring Restaurant
7879 Kentucky Hwy 259
Bee Spring
270-286-0222
Southern cuisine, short order, burgers, fries, chicken and fish. Meat and Vegetables.

Bertie's Ice Cream
Address: 310 S Main St
Brownsville
270-597-3586
Offering Ice Cream & Yogurt.

Blue Holler Cafe
7713 Nolin Dam Rd.
Mammoth Cave
270-286-0013
Seasonal Restaurant Offering German and American food selections. Blue Holler Cafe is closed for the 2019 season, and will reopen Wednesday February 26th, 2020.

Pizza 'n' Paradise
Brownsville
270-597-2224

Porky Pig Diner
Intersection of highways 422 & 259
270-597-2422
Offers the best catfish around!

Tayvin Gardens

244 Noah Bledsoe Rd 

Smiths Grove

270-790-2475

www.tayvingardens.com

Tayvin Gardens is a 36 acre exclusive estate, our newest reception & event venue in Edmonson County, Ky.  Offers scheduled dinner events.

Walden’s Barbeque
210 S Main St
Brownsville
270-597-2001
Smoked  Barbeque, fresh everyday! Homemade sauces, sides and fresh meats with big taste. Friendly folks serving the best BBQ in town!

AJ's Shaved Ice

816 Mammoth Cave Rd

Cave City

270-670-9398

Locally owned, seasonal roadside Shaved Ice Shop. You choose your own flavors.

Bucky Bee's BBQ
403 Mammoth Cave St.
Cave City
270-773-4200
A small, friendly, hometown, family owned business with a wide variety of  foods.BBQ is our specialty. Stop on by and try us out, we won't disappoint!

Cave City Creamery

201 Hubbard Lane

Cave City

270-576-8833

Family lunch options including sandwiches, delicious Ice Cream, including some gluten-free options.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
800 Happy Valley St
Cave City
270-773-4723
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

El Mazatlan
Cave City 270-773-7448
Glasgow 270-651-7799
Munfordville 270-524-4874
Great Mexican food. Quick friendly service.

Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs

(inside Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Mammoth Cave)

950 Mammoth Cave Rd

Cave City

270.773.7146

The famous Nathan’s tradition began at a Coney Island hot dog stand over 100 years ago. Now, you can enjoy a taste of the Original all around the world. Come try out the hot dogs, burgers, chili cheese fries, corn dog  nuggets, burgers and more.

Sahara Steakhouse
413 E Happy Valley St
Cave City
270-773-3450
Family steak house with great service. Offers a delicious salad bar. Home made pies are out of this world! Try the peanut butter pie.

The Dog Pound

810 Sanders St 

Cave City 

270-773-8600

The dog pound offers delicious food, sandwiches, chili, home made hotdogs and hot dog fixings in a family, fun quirky atmosphere.

The BarBQue Pit
409 S. Dixie Hwy
Cave City
270.773.5555
Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. Kid Friendly! Lip smackin', tongue  waggin', down home good Bar-B-Que and more.

The Watermill Restaurant
804 Mammoth Cave Rd
Cave City
270-773-3186
Family style restaurant & buffet is available

JB's Haunted Mansion & Snack Shack

3162 Mammoth Cave Road
Cave City

270-773-3333 

J.B.'s Haunted Mansion is a kid friendly dark and scary attraction located in the heart of the Mammoth Cave area with a snack restaurant right next door. 

Lookout Restaurant
Park Mammoth Resort
22850 Louisville Rd
Park City   
270-749-4101
The  Lookout Restaurant is a full service restaurant located atop beautiful  Park Mammoth Resort. The view alone would be reason to visit, but you'll  want to come back often for the mouthwatering cuisine. Choices from  burgers to steaks, chicken and prime rib make The Lookout Restaurant a  local destination for birthdays, anniversaries, specials occasions and corporate dinners.

Miss Betty's Diner

24130 Louisville Rd 

Park City

270-544-7616  
Offering small town home cooked meals at great prices. Bring your family to Miss Betty's for good food and a family atmosphere.

Mammoth Railway Cafe
5 East Dixie Avenue
Park City
270-544-7873
Cafe, Sandwich Shop, Southern Restaurant. Farm to plate cuisine in the historic Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast. (formerly known as the  Mentz Hotel building)

A Little Taste of Texas Cafe
303 South Broadway
Glasgow
270-659-2441
Full service dining. A Little Taste of Texas features tasty steaks, chicken, pastas, and salads. Dine in or carry out. Lunch Hours are Monday-Friday 11am-2pm. Dinner Hours are Monday-Thursday 4:30pm-8pm. On Friday-Saturday, dinner hours are 4:30pm-9pm.

Annie’s Country Cooking

1113 Cleveland Ave  

Glasgow 

(270) 651-9865

American Family Style restaurant. Offers Old fashioned Home Style Cooking. Buffets and Large Menu. Dine-in or take-out!

Barren River Lake St Resort Park
Driftwood Restaurant
1149 State Park Rd
Lucas
270-646-2151
Enjoy  a beautiful view of the lake while enjoying a wonderful meal. The Driftwood offers a buffet full of items such as chicken cordon bleu, fried catfish and tender roast beef, a large soup and salad bar,  veggies, and dessert bar featuring sweet and sugar-free choices. You can also order from the menu.

Big Man BBQ

211 North Broadway St.

Glasgow 

(270) 629-3322

Serves lunch and dinner. Offers Catering & Delivery. Good For Groups, Good For Kids, Take Out & Walk-Ins Welcome

Bully’s Catfish on Main Street 

628 East Main Street 

Glasgow 

(270) 629-2203

Family owned for 30 years! Serving Glasgow and surrounding areas with the best catfish and hometown service! Come on in and see us!

Esters Farm Cafe & Catering
10 Park City-Bon Ayr Rd
Park City
270.678.4094
www.estersfarm.com 

Local  restaurant offering simple, delicious, homemade comfort food using  fresh, local ingredients when possible. Delicious Food prepared from  fellow farmers within our community or even straight from our own farm.

Fine Arts Bistro

143 N Public Square

Glasgow

270-629-3463

Sandwich Shop offering healthy living choices  with local breads, meats, cheese.  Catering and delivery available up to 60 miles from Glasgow.   FREE wifi .  Available for private parties.  Private parties anytime, your place or ours!

El Guerrero Mexican Restaurant & Taqueria
200 Calvary Drive
Glasgow
270-834-1957
Hot, spicy, mild, fried, or grilled they have it all! Make a night of it, large variety of Mexican favorites, karaoke, and DJ music. Liquor by the  drink is available.

El Mazatlan
Cave City 270-773-7448
Glasgow 270-651-7799
Munfordville 270-524-4874
Great Mexican food. Quick friendly service.

Garcia’s Grill
516 North Race Street
Glasgow
270-361-2900
Authentic Mexican grill and cantina. Features fajitas, enchiladas, black beans, and wonderful chips and salsa. Liquor by the drink is available.

Kanha Kafe

131 E. Main St.

Glasgow  

(270) 629-2050

Asian Fusion restaurant that offers American and Asian Cuisine. Serves lunch and dinner. Good For Groups, Good For Kids, Takes Reservations, Take Out, Walk-Ins Welcome.

Los Mariachis
1005 West Main Street
Glasgow
270-629-3229
Mexican  restaurant offering fresh salsa, guacamole, fajitas, and other  favorites. Check out the game in their full service bar area and have a  great night with friends. Liquor by the drink is available.

Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant      
2387 Happy Valley Rd Hwy. 90 West
Glasgow
270-678-9897
Come in and fill your Mexican craving! Grab a burrito or tamale. Have some chips and salsa while you wait or maybe a margarita from their bar. Liquor by the drink is available.

Rib Lickers Smoke Shack
2385 Scottsville Road Hwy 31E South
Glasgow
270-629-2271
www.riblickers.com

Family Friendly restaurant! Dine-In, Carryout and Catering Available with indoor and outdoor seating
Open for lunch and dinner, Wednesday-Sunday 10:30am-7:30pm.

Shogun of Glasgow 

106 North Race Street 

Glasgow

(270) 629-3127 

Offering traditional Japanese hibachi & fresh sushi in a fun, exciting environment. 

Sweetheart Bakery
228 Shane Drive
Glasgow
270-659-2172
Delicious Chicken Salad, Fresh baked donuts, donut holes, cakes, cookies, pastries and other goodies.

Yancey's Gastropub & Brewery

128 South Public Square

Glasgow

270-590-6625

Yancey's has been described as Industrial chique meets funky food, with a hip sound. Yancey's is Glasgow’s first craft brewery. Our name says it all. 

Yamato Japanese Restaurant
2381 Happy Valley Rd Hwy. 90 West
Glasgow
270-678-1975
Come and get your sushi fix. This restaurant offers a wonderful array of Japanese favorites including delicious spicy volcano rolls and our  famous teriyaki chicken!