Postcard dining
Te Overlook Restaurant:
A Taste of Southern Hospitality Along the Ohio River
Story and Photos // Loren Haverstock
Perched high atop a blu�� in the picture-postcard town of Leavenworth, the aptly named
Overlook Restaurant peers out over a 10-mile panoramic view of the Ohio River as it welcomes patrons from all over Indiana and Kentucky. Located just two miles from exit 92 on
Interstate 64, the Overlook is as much a place for a well-timed rest, as it is the destination
for many travelers in the region.
Owner Karen Haverstock said that more than anything, it is the view that draws guests
to the restaurant, ���When you step out onto our deck and take in the view of the river and
the natural, lush surroundings you can feel yourself relaxing. It���s a truly serene sight to take
in, and you won���t ��nd anything comparable in terms of the view anywhere in this region.���
The Overlook ��rst opened its doors in 1948 as a casual caf�� and grocery. Although it took
some time for word to spread, eventually people began wandering in not just for the homecooked food, but also to get a peek at the magni��cent river views. Although the menu has
evolved, the charming character of the restaurant and sta�� has remained a constant across
the decades.
After changing hands half a dozen times since its founding, the Overlook is currently
owned and operated by Roger and Karen Haverstock of Marengo, Ind. The Haverstocks
took over the establishment on Jan. 1, 2010, with a fresh plan to build upon previous successes by introducing new changes.
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