Monticello KY · Lake Cumberland · Wayne County
Pulled pork, BBQ plates & tater bowls
Riverbend Grilling
Monticello KY restaurant · BBQ near Lake Cumberland — Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky
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Before you drive out
Hours vary — check the listing before you drive out
Known for: Smoked BBQ · Pulled pork · Ribs · Loaded plates
A common BBQ stop for cabin crews heading in from the water toward Monticello.
More Lake Cumberland diningConley Bottom restaurant & nearbyMonticello food trucks
Smoked chicken plates and pulled pork BBQ on South Main in Monticello KY — sandwiches and plates, tater bowls, and catering trays for the cabin. Easy stop for lake visitors heading through town toward Conley Bottom or Fall Creek, and for crews on the longer drive from the Lee's Ford / Nancy side.
Riverbend Grilling is a restaurant in Monticello, Kentucky, the closest town to the Wayne County side of Lake Cumberland. Pulled pork, BBQ plates & tater bowls.
It is a solid pick for a sit-down supper on the drive back from the lake, a family dinner when the cabin kitchen has had enough, or a slow lunch on a rainy Lake Cumberland day.
Hours can shift with the season around Monticello, so call ahead on Sundays and holiday weekends when lake traffic is heaviest.
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Riverbend Grilling menu
Sandwiches & Plates
- Pulled Pork$8.49 / $12.99Sandwich / plate + 2 sides
- Shoulder (3 slices)$10.49 / $14.99
- Chicken (2 legs)$8.49 / $12.99
- Jumbo Hot Dog (¼ lb)$6.49 / $10.99
- Angus Burger$8.49 / $12.99
Sides & Bowls
- Sides à la carte$3.00Beans, pasta salad, slaw, potato salad
- Tater Bowl$11.49Red potatoes, pork, cheese, sour cream, BBQ
Catering
- Pulled Pork$18.99/lb
- Pulled Chicken$14.99/lb
- Shoulder Tray$54.9918 slices + bread
- Banana Pudding$28.99/gal
Nearby ideas for lake week
While you’re out and about…
Plan more of your Monticello lake week
Riverbend Grilling is one stop among many Monticello food trucks and restaurants near Lake Cumberland. Check the Wayne County community calendar or the tourist guide for swim spots and family tips.
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Visiting Lake Cumberland cabin week?
Pair Riverbend Grilling with swimming at Fall Creek or Conley Bottom, boat ramps on the map, and Wayne County events while you're in Monticello KY.
Directions to Riverbend Grilling
862 South Main St, Monticello, KY 42633
Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky — best local pick for Lake Cumberland cabin week visitors and locals.
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Riverbend Grilling — common questions
Answers straight from the folks who run it.
Is Riverbend Grilling open for lunch in Monticello KY?
Riverbend is a solid mid-day stop when you want grilled food instead of fast food — check the hours on this page, since a grilling outfit's schedule shifts with the season and events.
What do people order here for lunch?
Grilled plates and sandwiches are the draw. Good lunch option after swimming at Fall Creek or a boat day at Conley Bottom when the crew wants real barbecue-style food.
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