Area Info

Food & Drink

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!”

  • Services: Alcohol, Pet Friendly, Outdoor Seating, Dine In or Take Out, Vegetarian Options, Coffee, Comfort Food, Fast Service
  • Price: $
  • Address: 4000 KY-11, Campton, KY 41301
  • Phone: (606) 668-6656
  • Website: redriverrockhouse.com

La Cabana:

Delicious, locally owned, authentic Mexican cuisine! Reasonably priced and the portions are huge. They serve alcohol and their staff is very friendly. With live music, free trivia, and central location this place stays busy. Call in orders are welcome, and it helps to reduce wait time, if you want to head back to the cabin and enjoy the fireplace with some amazing local fare!

  • Services: Family Atmosphere Alcoholic Beverages, Pet Friendly, Outdoor Seating, Dine In or Call In, Large Portions, Fast Service
  • Price: $
  • Address: 1289 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376
  • Phone: (606) 663-0330
  • Website: com

Miguel’s Pizza:

“Miguel’s Pizza restaurant first began in 1984 with the renovation of this historic 1940’s store, serving good Italian style food in a friendly atmosphere enduring the test of time…Centrally located in a scenic location across the street from Natural Bridge State park in the Red River Gorge area of Eastern Kentucky. It has become the ‘Gorge visitor hot spot’.”

  • Services: Family Atmosphere, Pet Friendly, Outdoor and Indoor Seating, Online Ordering, Fast Service, Friendly Staff, Alcoholic Beverages, Curbside Pickup
  • Price: $
  • Address: 1890 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376
  • Phone: (606) 663-1975
  • Website: miguelspizza.com

Sweet Art by Stephanie:

Bakery and Cafe. They have a full lunch menu and delicious local baked goods. Soup specials run daily. Their lunch menu is reasonably priced and great food!

  • Services: Family Atmosphere, Fast Service, Friendly Staff, Baked Goods.
  • Price: $
  • Address: 101 Main Street, Campton, KY 41301
  • Phone: (606) 668-7277

Sky Bridge Station:

Restaurant/Bar. Sky Bridge Station is one of the most interesting places in the Red River Gorge. If you are looking to have as much fun off the trail as on it, you don’t want to miss a Saturday night at Sky Bridge Station. From the hand hewn log cabin style building, delicious food, locally made tap beer, live music, all the way to the owners, Brian and Clifton, this place is packed with flavor! Don’t forget to stop by on Tuesday evenings for trivia night!

  • Services: Family Friendly, Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Call-In Ordering, Live Music, Local Beer, Fast & Friendly Service, Trivia Tuesdays!
  • Price: $
  • Address: 8 KY-715, Pine Ridge, KY 41360
  • Phone: (606) 668-9927

Thatcher’s Barbecue Company:

Yet another local culinary classic. They have the tastiest slow smoked pork and chicken around. If BBQ is your thing, stop by Thatcher’s to get your fix of some local recipes by a family forging ahead in Appalachian style barbecue.

  • Services: Family Friendly, Indoor & Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Small Beer Selection, Fast & Friendly Service.
  • Price: $
  • Address: 918 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376
  • Phone: (606) 947-8040

Hop’s:

With around 200 kinds of beer, 16 drafts, delicious homemade food, a beer garden right by the middle fork of the Red River, and great live music, you don’t want to miss this place on a hoppin’ weekend.

  • Services: Alcoholic drinks, live music, tasty revolving menu, great ambiance
  • Price: $
  • Address: 2613 KY-11, Campton, KY 41301
  • Phone: (606) 668-7302
  • Website: hopsatrrg.weebly.com

The Brick:

A beautiful red brick coffee shop built around the turn of the 20th century; this is a place that shouldn’t be missed! They sell local pottery, ice cream, and baked goods. There is a restaurant across the street, Sky Bridge Station, where the adults can grab a beer, and an Airbnb upstairs if you need to get off the trail for a night or two.

  • Services: Ice cream, coffee, pottery, baked goods, light lunch menu, located near attractions
  • Price: $
  • Address: 5412 KY-15 N, Pine Ridge, KY 41360
  • Phone: (606) 668-9927

Daniel Boone Coffee Shop:

A great place to rise and shine in the mornings! Great atmosphere, centrally located, baked goods, breakfast, camping supplies, goods by local artisans and artists, alcoholic beverages, clothing…I have to be honest this place probably has what you need.

  • Services: Coffee, arts & crafts, general store, breakfast & lunch menu, alcoholic beverages, baked goods, camping, etc.
  • Price: $
  • Address: 769 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376
  • Phone: (606) 663-2549

Redpoint BBQ:

The newest restaurant to hit the Red River Gorge and it is here to stay! With its own twist on dishes that reflect a southern heritage, vegan options, a massive bourbon selection, and live music on the patio, its not only the newest but the classiest place to dine out in the Red. Reservations coming soon!

  • Services: alcoholic beverages, live music, local art, lunch & dinner menu
  • Price: $
  • Address: Smith Rd, Rogers, KY 41365
  • Phone: (606) 668-7000