Where To Eat

Red River Gorge dining is an important part of your vacation! There are dozens of restaurants located on or near Natural Bridge Road. There is food to satisfy every craving and budget from family owned restaurants to national chains. Craving Mexican or maybe Barbecue? Red River Gorge restaurants include Italian, Mexican, steaks, buffets, salad bars, burgers, and amazing Southern cuisine.

Red River Rockhouse

Family owned, supporting local farmers and artisans, and creating delicious food, in a comfortable and clean environment, is what we’re about!

Specializing in grass fed burgers, kale & spinach salad, traditional tacos, humongous burritos, tap beer, and wine & bourbon; you’re sure to find something to complete your day in the Gorge!

4000 KY Rte. 11
Campton, Kentucky 41301
(606) 668-6656
https://redriverrockhouse.com

Thatcher Barbecue Company

If you love great Southern BBQ; slow smoked to perfection stop by the Thatcher Barbecue Company. The owners have been proud local business owners in Jackson and purchased the Smokehouse to bring that same quality and great customer service they’re known for to the Red River Gorge.

Stop in and check out the new menu, merchandise or pick up a jar of their own house brand Thatcher Barbecue Sauce to go with your order.

918 Natural Bridge Road
Slade, Kentucky 40376
(606) 947-8040
https://www.facebook.com/thatcherbarbecuecompany/

Daniel Boone Coffee Shop & Deli

Stop in for a coffee or tea with homemade baked goods or breakfast sandwiches made at the deli. Maybe try one of the delicious smoothies or shakes for your summer refreshment.

Daniel Boone Coffee Shoppe & Deli is a full service coffee bar, serves breakfast and lunch: hamburgers, wraps, sandwiches, smoothies, milkshakes, soft serve ice cream.

769 Natural Bridge Road
Slade, Kentucky 40376
(606) 663-2549
https://www.danielboonecoffeeshop.com

Bowen Corner Store & Deli

Bowen Corner Store & Deli is great place to go for Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner or just a quick snack. After enjoying a delicious sandwich or a juicy burger try the fresh homemade Ice Cream.

Also serves Hunt’s Brothers Pizza, Cheese Bread with your choice of Garlic or Pizza Sauce, and even offers a crust-less Pizza option.

6230 Campton Rd
Stanton, KY 40380
(606) 663-7571
https://www.facebook.com/Bowen-Corner-Store-Deli-112775237752391/

Subway

Subway is dedicated to producing the highest-quality, safest, and best-tasting sandwiches and meals in every part of the world. Developing and maintaining robust food safety programs is how we work to assure safety for every meal, every day, in every market.

At Subway, we believe in providing complete and accurate nutrition information and clear ingredient listings. As a global brand, it is important for Subway to provide simple, fact-based, and easy-to-understand information so that our customers can make an informed menu selection that meets their individual dietary and lifestyle needs.

12280 Campton Rd Suite B
Stanton, Kentucky 40380
(606) 663-7500
https://www.subway.com

Wilcy’s

Wilcy’s is a local family owned pizza place, and we pride ourselves on fresh homemade dough and loading down the toppings at a great price.

The pizza at Wilcy’s get’s its unique taste by cooking all our pizza’s in a fire brick lined Deck Oven; come by and check out our menu and find you new favorite pizza!

86 Maple St
Stanton, Kentucky 40380
(606) 663-9069
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wilcys-Pizza/258121420955906

Mi Finca

Mi Finca is an Tex-Mex style Mexican Restaurant serving Stanton since 2013. Endless complimentary Chips and Salsa while you eat. From enchiladas to fully loaded nachos, you just can’t beat the flavor and value that you’ll find at Mi Finca. 

If you’re in the area and craving Mexican food stop in and check out Mi Finca, There are also additional menu options that are kid friendly or for those in your party that might be looking for something different.

389 N Main St
Stanton, Kentucky 40380
(606) 202-7096
https://www.mifincastanton.com/

Mr. Eds Hotdogs

Mr.Eds Hotdogs is a new local restaurant opened Spring 2019 in Stanton KY, they are open daily from 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM. They have a very simplistic menu specializing in Hotdogs and Chili. You can also order just a Chili Bun or Chili and Onion Bun.

Along with their Hotdogs you can select from a variety of chips, candy bars, coleslaw and your favorite Ale 8 beverage.

209 N Main St
Stanton, Kentucky 40380
606-663-7532
https://www.facebook.com/Mr-Eds-Hotdogs-326380574749237/

Hill Top Pizza

Adequately named Hill Top Pizza is located on KY-11 on the top of the hill as you exit the Red River Gorge headed toward Beattyville.

This is a nice little spot to stop at if you get hungry on your way to or from an adventure in the Gorge.

2034 KY-11
Beattyville, Kentucky 41311
(606) 464-9990
https://www.facebook.com/HillTop-Pizza-131897303521452/
https://www.loc8nearme.com/kentucky/beattyville/hill-top-pizza/3435734/