Watermill Restaurant
Cave City, Kentucky · Mammoth Cave National Park
Why stop here: Watermill Restaurant is a $ southern pick in Cave City for Mammoth Cave National Park travelers. Order Fried catfish off the buffet.
Family-run country buffet on Mammoth Cave Road, open from 5:30am — the closest honest Southern cooking to the park entrance. Fried catfish, pinto beans, and homemade desserts keep tour-bus and local traffic alike.
Fried catfish off the buffet
At Watermill Restaurant, Roamward highlights Fried catfish off the buffet because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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