After a fun day at Mammoth Cave National Park, you probably have worked up an appetite. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of great places to eat in either Cave City or Bowling Green. Check out the dishes that the best restaurants near Bowling Green offer.
Address: 822 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY
Hours: 10AM - 7PM
Distance from Us: 8 minutes
Perhaps the best BBQ restaurant in the area, the food quality at Bucky’s is amazing. Not only is there a vast selection of different dishes, but the portion sizes are nice to boot. The pulled pork baked potatoes and the decadent ribs are the two most popular dishes at the restaurant.
Address: 804 Mammoth Cave Rd, Cave City, KY
Hours: 5:30AM - 8PM
Distance from Us: 8 minutes
Fans of southern cuisine should celebrate, as the Watermill Restaurant in Cave City is the gravy train for BBQ, fried chicken, and cornbread. The Watermill offers a smorgasbord of well-cooked meats with southern classics you’ve come to know and love. It’s a buffet, so come hungry!
Address: 1035 Chestnut St, Bowling Green, KY
Hours: 11AM - 9PM
Distance from Us: 29 minutes
If you're from the south, you might be familiar with this pizza place, but some tourists might now know about it. Originally created in Atlanta, Mellow Mushroom offers pizza that will make your mouth water.
They are constantly coming out with new flavors, yet they still have traditional options for those with less adventurous palates. It’s a great place to relax as you’re exploring Bowling Green.
Address: 509 Gordon Ave, Bowling Green, KY
Hours: 5AM - 2PM
Distance from Us: 28 minutes
Celebrating brunch? One of the best places to go if so is Teresa’s, a modern and bright cafe. It not only offers breakfast foods like omelets and hash browns, but also southern breakfast items like country fried steak, tenderloin, and biscuits and gravy.
Address: 1202 State St, Bowling Green, KY
Hours: 4PM - 9PM
Distance from Us: 30 minutes
Feel refreshed by the Mediterranean food offered at Anna’s Greek Restaurant. Anna’s is one of the finest dining establishments in the area. You can find a barrage of fish dishes, Italian inspired dishes with a modern flair, and so much more here. This would be the ideal romantic restaurant for an anniversary celebration, or one of those “treat yourself” days.
Address: 440 E Main Ave, Bowling Green, KY
Hours: 4PM - 9PM
Distance from Us: 29 minutes
An elegant dining experience on Main Street, 440 Main heralds itself as a place where memories are made. Order mood-setting dishes like bruschetta or river oysters (with appropriate wine pairings). There’s even a colorful drink menu for you to choose from when you arrive.
As far as entrees go, they have filet mignon, ribeye, chorizo-stuffed chicken, champagne chicken, and many other tantalizing meals.
Address: 2520 Louisville Rd, Bowling Green, KY
Hours: 10:30AM - 5PM
Distance from Us: 23 minutes
For a far more casual meal, you should visit the Smokey Pig. This adorable eatery has a ton of meat. Hot dogs, chicken, pulled pork, and brisket. If you love desserts, they’ll whip you up a chocolate sundae pie, pecan pie, or turtle pie. Scrumptious!
The food in Bowling Green and Cave City is awesome. To experience restaurants in both of these places, you’re going to want a central location. Grand Victorian Inn rests comfortably in between the two cities, and is in Mammoth Cave National Park’s backyard! Book a room with us today.
We know you’re hoping to ride off, but pump the brakes and consider finding an excellent place to stay before you plan your trip to Mammoth Cave National Park and the surrounding area. Grand Victorian Inn offers a beautiful and historic building to rest your head at night in between moments of high adrenaline. Discover our rooms and amenities for yourself.
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