Located in Cross Creek Florida The Yearling Restaurant has been serving up a taste of Florida since they opened back in 1952. The restaurant is famously named for the book of the same name written by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. In fact her home site is located just down the road and I would highly recommend a visit while you are in the area. Look for an upcoming post about my recent visit to her place!
The Yearling offers up local Florida cuisine that might seem a bit exotic to some, I'm talking Frog Legs, Gator and Venison! Don't worry though if you want something a bit more traditional they have an amazing burger and fries. At the end of our meal the waitress brought out this amazing slice of pie. I was stuffed but how could I resist pie?
The very best part of your dining experience at The Yearling is listing to Willie play the blues. He plays daily and I'm telling you it really makes the experience. You can also pick up one of his CD's before you leave.
The Yearling Restaurant is worth a trip and isn't too far off the beaten path, you can get to the interstate in Gainesville or Ocala about twenty five miles away. If you want to stay awhile they have some cabins available for rent as well. While you are there you can explore the surrounding lakes of Orange and Lochloosa. The Yearling Restaurant is really worth the trip!
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