Monticello KY · Lake Cumberland · Wayne County
THE ROWENA VIEW CAFE (To-Go Menu)
Monticello KY restaurant near Lake Cumberland — Monticello, Wayne County, Kentucky
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Rowena View Cafe offers convenient take-out service at Marina @ Rowena on Lake Cumberland in Albany, Kentucky (11565 KY Highway 558). Perfect for houseboat guests, cabin week visitors, and anyone who wants lakeside food without the sit-down wait. The to-go menu includes signature starters like Floatin’ Wings, Cumberland Cheese Curds, and Crispy Dockside Sprouts, plus sandwiches, wraps, burgers, catfish, brisket mac, pizzas, and kids meals. Call ahead to order and pick up at the marina — ideal before heading back to the boat, the cabin, or the dock. Phone: 606-252-3883 or 606-341-3979.
THE ROWENA VIEW CAFE (To-Go Menu) is a restaurant in Monticello, Kentucky, the closest town to the Wayne County side of Lake Cumberland. .
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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THE ROWENA VIEW CAFE (To-Go Menu) menu
SHORELINE STARTERS
- Floatin' Wings$17.99Crispy wings tossed in one of our signature sauces for perfect balance of flavor and heat, served with celery. Choose from Hot, Mild, BBQ, Sweet Chili, Garlic Parmesan, or Teriyaki. One-pound (8 to 10 wings). A mix of drums and flats.
- Boneless Wings$13.99Half-pound (8 to 10 of breaded chunked white meat)
- Crispy Dockside Sprouts$11.99Perfectly browned Brussels sprouts, caramelized to their natural sweetness, then tossed in a rich bourbon glaze. Finished with crispy bacon crumbles and sprinkled with feta cheese.
- Cumberland Cheese Curds$12.99Golden-fried cheese curds served hot and crispy on the outside, with melty, gooey cheese on the inside. Perfect for dipping in marinara sauce.
- Life Rings$10.99A half-pound of golden breaded onion rings served hot and fresh. A waterfront favorite with a satisfying crunch served with chipotle aioli.
- The Pickle Buoys*$10.99A half-pound of crispy breaded pickle chips fried to perfection, delivering a tangy crunch in every bite. Served hot with our house-made ranch dressing for the perfect cool and creamy dip.
LAKESIDE GREENS
- Rowena House Salad$13.99Mixed greens, tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, bacon crumbles, shredded cheddar and croutons. Choice of dressing.
- Caesar Salad$12.99Fresh chopped romaine, grated parmesan, croutons, classic Caesar dressing.
THE SANDWICH SHOP
- Dockside Deluxe Burger $16.99uicy 7oz never-frozen Angus steak patty on brioche with lettuce, tomato, red onion, dill pickles and melted American cheese.
- The Waldo Bologna $12.99Thick-cut German-style bologna from G&R in Waldo, Ohio, pan-seared until caramelized, on toasted brioche with lettuce, sweet red onion, dill pickles and melted Swiss.
- Harbor Chicken Breast$16.99Premium grilled or crispy chicken breast topped with Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onions.
- Reel Big Catfish Sandwich$16.99Big flaky fillet lightly house-breaded, topped with American cheese, lettuce and tater sauce on a toasted hoagie.
- B.L.T. $17.99Thick Applewood smoked bacon, crisp lettuce, tomatoes and Old Bay house mayo on grilled sourdough.
SHORELINE SIDES
- Regular Sides$4.99Fries, Kettle Chips, Smoke House Potato Salad, or Coleslaw
- Premium Sides$6.99Mac-N-Cheese or Garden Salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, cheddar, croutons)
WRAP RIDES
- Buffalo Trail Wrap$14.99Rowena's top food pick for three years running. Crispy or grilled chicken, lettuce, cheddar, ranch and hot or mild sauce in a tomato basil wrap. Served with regular side.
- Chicken Caesar Wrap $14.99Grilled chicken and romaine in house Caesar dressing with shaved Parmesan, wrapped in a warm tortilla. Served with regular side.
FROM THE GALLEY
- Tenders Ahoy$17.99Juicy breaded chicken tenders with one regular side and choice of BBQ, Honey Mustard or house ranch. BBQ Pit Brisket Mac | 18.99 | Creamy mac piled with slow-smoked BBQ brisket and house BBQ sauce. (No side included)
- First Mate Chicken & Bacon Mac$17.99Three-cheese mac topped with crispy chicken and Applewood-smoked bacon. (No side included)
PIES ON THE DOCK
- 12" Cheese Pizza$14.99
- 14" Cheese Pizza$16.99
- BBQ Chicken Pizza$18.9912" with smoky sweet BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, onions and mozzarella.
- Lightwave Cauli Pizza (GS)$14.99| 10" gluten-sensitive cauliflower crust cheese pizza.
LAKEVIEW SWEETS
- Reese Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie$8.99
- Blueberry Cobbler$9.99
- White Chocolate Cheesecake$9.99
- KIDDIE COVE (ages 10 & under)
- Little Camper Pie$9.999" cheese pizza
- Reel & Cheesy Mac$7.99
- Pier "67" Burger$8.99
- Captain Kid's Tenders$7.99
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Directions to THE ROWENA VIEW CAFE (To-Go Menu)
11565 KY Highway 558 Albany, Kentucky 42602
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