Patti's 1880's Settlement Restaurant
In addition to the restaurant, Patti's 1880's Settlement features a miniature golf course and arcade, an animal park, a playground, rides for the kids, scenic gardens and a rock wall for climbing. Menu items range from burgers and salads to steaks and chops. Patti's is just a 5-minute ride from Lake Barkley.
Patti's 1880's Settlement Restaurant
1759 J H O'Bryan Ave.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(270) 362-8844
pattis-settlement.com/pattis_restaurant.htm
Docker's Bayside Grille
Located in the Green Turtle Bay Marina and Resort, Dockers lets you dine inside or on the screened porch overlooking Lake Barkley. Open for breakfast and lunch from mid-February through December, this casual restaurant is a local favorite.
Docker's Bayside Grille
135 Bayside Dr.
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(270) 362-5377
greenturtlebay.com/docker_bg.htm
Liteside Bakery at Grand Rivers
Looking for healthy choices? Liteside Bakery offers regular and vegetarian delights, including sandwiches, salads, enchilada, quesadillas and 36 varieties of desserts, many of which are sugar free or low fat. You can dine in the Garden Café on the patio, and they'll even pack a picnic lunch for you to take on your outdoor adventures.
Liteside Bakery at Grand Rivers
2115 Dover Rd. (Hwy 453)
Grand Rivers, KY 42045
(270) 362-4586
grandrivers.com/links/liteside.htm
Knoth's Bar-B-Que
After one taste, you may want to take home a bottle of Knoth's barbeque sauce, and the staff will be happy to oblige. Knoth's offers down-home cooking in a down-home atmosphere. Just a 15-minute drive from Land Between the Lakes, Knoth's and aits pulled pork get rave reviews. The restaurant does not accept credit cards.
Knoth's Bar-B-Que
728 US Highway 62
Grand Rivers, Kentucky 42045
(270) 362-8580
Article Written By Susan Steen
Susan Steen graduated from the University of New Orleans, where she earned a B.A. in sociology and a certification in social work. She has been a freelance and contract writer for 22 years. Her work has been published in “Evidence Technology Magazine,” “Louisiana Bar Journal,” the Cobblestone children’s educational publications “Faces” and “Appleseeds,” the Waterford Literacy Program, and a variety of websites.