Private dock below a lake house on Lake Cumberland near Monticello, Kentucky

Feeding the whole crew

Where to Eat Near Lake CumberlandA lake house food guide for Monticello, KY

All restaurants

A week of meals, sorted

Renting a lake house near Monticello means a lot of mouths and a short drive into town. Start the morning with donuts, spend the day on the water, and pick up supper on the way back — or sit down together in town. Every place here is local, not a chain.

Early donut run

OMG Donuts and Donut Palace both open at 4:30 a.m. — grab a box before everyone's awake.

Supper in town or to go

Sit-down suppers for a big group, or takeout to carry back to the lake house.

By the water — call ahead before you go

In our listings, but we haven't re-checked their hours for this guide. Lake-side kitchens change hours by season, so call first.

Plan the rest of the week

Lake house food questions

Call ahead — hours change with the season.

Where can a lake house group eat near Lake Cumberland in Monticello?

Black Stallion Steak House on North Main seats big groups — call (606) 343-0011 ahead. Dos Amigos Bar and Grill offers online ordering if you'd rather eat at the lake house.

Where can I get breakfast early before going out on the lake?

OMG Donuts and Donut Palace in Monticello both open at 4:30 a.m.