Prairie Rose Cafe
Prairie Rose Cafe in White Plains, approximately five minutes north of Mt. Carmel, provides down-home American cuisine that will energize you after hiking or cycling at Pennyrile State Forest. Prairie Rose Cafe has a charming, country atmosphere and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from Tuesday through Sunday; however, the restaurant is closed for dinner on Sundays. Prairie Rose Cafe's menu includes breakfast selections such as sausage biscuit and cheese omelet, as well as lunch and dinner options that includes a bacon cheeseburger, catfish and a B.L.T. The dessert portion of the menu includes hot fudge cake and ice cream sundae. Prairie Rose Cafe also has karaoke nights on Friday and Saturday nights.
Prairie Rose Cafe
332 Greenville Road
White Plains, KY 42464
(270) 676-7481
prairierosecafe.net
Blackwell's Diner and Sports Bar
After a day of fishing and boating at Nortonville Lake, an ideal restaurant to nourish yourself and watch the big game on one of the televisions is Blackwell's Diner and Sports Bar in Madisonville. Blackwell's Diner and Sports Bar, less than 20 minutes from Mt. Carmel, is open for lunch and dinner. Menu selections at Blackwell's Diner and Sports Bar include healthy entrees such as grilled Alaskan salmon, as well as hearty selections that include the Blackwell Burger, Triple Club and Porterhouse Steak. Blackwell's Diner and Sports Bar also facilitates poker tournaments and has a catering service.
Blackwell's Diner and Sports Bar
11 W. Center St.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 245-2140
blackwellsdiner.com
Rigdon's Trackside BBQ
Rigdon's Trackside BBQ in Madisonville will satisfy your hunger, after a long day of recreational activities, with a slab of its renowned barbecue ribs. Approximately 10 miles from Mt. Carmel, Rigdon's Trackside BBQ is a family-owned operation that is open for dinner Monday through Saturday. This restaurant's menu features entrees such as pulled pork BBQ basket, chipped mutton BBQ plate and the Bubba, which includes a half-pound rack of ribs. Rigdon's Trackside BBQ has been featured in Kentucky Monthly magazine and has a catering service.
Rigdon's Trackside BBQ
1750 E. Center St.
Madisonville, KY 42431
(270) 821-2300
tracksidebbq.com
Article Written By Skip Davis
Skip Davis has been writing professionally since 2005. His work has appeared in "Southern Literary Magazine," on various websites and in graphic panels at the Jackson Zoological Park in Jackson, Miss. Currently living in Southern California, Davis received his Bachelor of Arts in theater at Belhaven College.
