Food & Drink

Dinnertime indecisions...

Getting frustrated with “hangry” pains and just can’t decide what to eat? The Kentucky Lake region is home to some of the best cuisine in the southeast. No matter if you’re looking for a quick bite or a nice dinner with a drink, we’ve got you covered.

Thirsty Favorites

3540 US 641 North
Benton, KY 42025

Offering beer, liquor and wine in a relaxed atmosphere.

1894 US 641 North
Benton, KY 42025

A microbrewery featuring frequent live music, craft beers, and food.

633 Gatlin Road
Benton, KY 42025

Specializing in estate-bottled and grown Chambourcin red and rosé wines.

570 Moors Road
Gilbertsville, KY 42044

Located at Moors Resort featuring a full menu and bar.

1201 Poplar Street
Benton, KY 42025

Taste a unique selection of wines, bourbons and other spirits.

1426 Gardner Road
Benton, KY 42025

Tiki bar with food and drinks all on the water at Kentucky Lake.

11728 US Hwy 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Located near Jonathan Creek serving drinks, steaks, burgers, and more.

5957 Moors Camp Highway
Gilbertsville, KY 42044

BBQ

198 W 5th St.
Benton, KY 42025

Dine-in barbeque options with a drive-thru window.

15649 US Hwy 68 East
Hardin, KY 42048

Specializing in hickory smoked pork, chicken, and beef.

300 Main St.
Benton, KY 42025

Traditional barbeque staples with sandwiches and salads.

601 Main St.
Benton, KY 42025

Famous for BBQ and ribs since 1947. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

2323 US 62
Gilbertsville, KY 42044

Family-owned, award-winning BBQ with weekly specials.

Cafes & coffee

406B W. 5th Street
Benton, KY 4225

Featuring sandwiches, salads, wraps, bakery items and more.

108 E. 5th Street
Benton, KY 42025

Crepes, plate lunches, casseroles, quiche, desserts, salads and sandwiches.

301 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Locally-owned and family-oriented coffee shop with specialty drinks.

423 E. 12th Street
Benton, KY 42025

Open seven days a week with breakfast and lunch specials.

165 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Featuring a large deli, grill, coffee, and bakery with breakfast and lunch.

3924 US Highway 62
Calvert City, KY 42029

Breakfast items, sandwiches, homemade soups, and country-style dinners.

Southern Style

13444 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Seasonal restaurant near Jonathan Creek with buffet-style setting.

8492 US Hwy 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Hamburgers, sandwiches, steaks, chicken, appetizers, fish, and much more.

4264 Murray Hwy.
Hardin, KY 42048

Meat & three plate lunch specials with breakfast located in Hardin.

Upper Village Drive
Gilbertsville, KY 42044

Located inside Kentucky Dam Village with breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call for hours.

16814 US Highway 68 East
Hardin, KY 42048

Catfish plates, steaks, and southern cuisine located in Aurora near the lake.

301 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Chef inspired Southern-style dishes with modern decor.

Unique Diners

15695 US Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025

The area’s only drive-up diner with curb service. Burgers, milkshakes and more.

888 Kenlake Marina Drive
Hardin, KY 42048

Burgers, pizza and more served from a floating barge at Kenlake Marina.

4238 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Chicago-style dishes with regularly-scheduled live Christian music

3022 Barge Island Road
Benton, KY 42025

Fresh, never frozen burgers, pizza, fish baskets, BBQ nachos and much more.

Ethnic Cuisine

928 5th Ave. SE
Calvert City, KY 42029

Traditional Chinese buffet with take-out options located in Calvert City.

244 US Highway 68 E
Benton, KY 42025

Mexican cuisine with all the dishes one would expect.

15927 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Located in Aurora near Kentucky Lake featuring traditional Mexican dishes.

80 Commerce Blvd.
Benton, KY 42025

Fajitas, tacos, quesadillas, chips and salsa and so much more.

4560 US Highway 62
Calvert City, KY 42029

Calvert City’s only Mexican restaurant with dine-in and take-out options.

315 W. 5th Street Suite 400
Benton, KY 42025

Benton’s only Asian buffet with dine-in and carry out available.

Pizza

282 Aurora Hwy.
Hardin, KY 42048

Enjoy not just pizza, but UFO Burgers, smash burgers and more.

3885 US Highway 62
Calvert City, KY 42029

Long Island style pizza, pasta dishes, salads and more. Daily lunch specials.

292 US Highway 68 East
Benton, KY 42025

Locally-owned pizzeria with a game room for the family to enjoy.

familiar Franchises

In Benton:

Dairy Queen
Subway
Waffle House
Domino’s Pizza
Taco John’s
Little Caesar’s

Also In Benton:

Arby’s
Hardee’s
Wendy’s
Sonic
Pizza Hut
McDonald’s

In Calvert City:

Cracker Barrell
Waffle House
Dairy Queen
Arby’s
Wendy’s
McDonald’s
Subway

Regional Favorites

Just 30 minutes over on I-24 is Paducah, home to over 150 restaurants with many locally-owned establishments.

This small town just 15 minutes from Marshall County is home to Patti’s 1880’s Settlement and other excellent places to eat.

Located 20 minutes south of Marshall County, this college town offers a wide variety of locally-owned and franchise eateries.

Food & Drink

Dinnertime indecisions...

Thirsty Favorites

The Beer Garden

The Dam Brewhaus

Poca Terra Winery

Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill

Rose & Oak Tasting Room

Town & Country Marina

Boss Hoggs Bar & Grill

Buckhorn Creek Vineyard & Winery

BBQ

4 Little Pigs

Amazing Blaze BBQ

Bad Bob's BBQ

Hutchen's BBQ

J-Mack BBQ

Cafes & coffee

Ashley's Cafe & Sweets

Café Célébré

Dub House Coffee

Jo Jo's Cafe

Parcell's Perk Coffee Shop

Twistin' 50s Cafe

Southern Style

Dinner Bell

Fast Eddie's Place

Four Seasons Restaurant

Harbor Lights Restaurant

The Pond Restaurant

Popi's

Unique Diners

Belew's Dairy Bar

Burger Barn

Dad's Place

Sizzlin' Sisters Grill

Ethnic Cuisine

China Wall

Habanero Mexican Grill

Los Amigos

Los Portales

Los Tres Amigos

Panda Restaurant

Pizza

Archer's Pizza

Mama D's

Rocket Fired Pizza

familiar Franchises

Regional Favorites

Paducah Restaurants

Grand Rivers Restaurants

Murray Restaurants

Marshall County Eats...