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The Yearling Restaurant

Cross Creek, FL· 14531 E County Rd 325, Cross Creek, FL4.8(445)$

Old Florida cooking in the middle of nowhere

Hidden in the scrub of Cross Creek, The Yearling has been serving authentic Florida cracker cooking since 1952. Fried catfish, swamp cabbage, and gator tail in a setting that Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings would recognize.

Dining Features

Outdoor Seating

Cash Preferred

Historic Setting

BYOB

Budget-friendly

Price range per person

EXPLORER QUICK VIEW

Why Go

A hidden Cross Creek landmark serving Old Florida game and fish in a setting unchanged for generations.

Best For

Old FloridaLocal FavoriteHistoric Florida

Know Before You Go

Cash only
Seasonal hours — call ahead
Remote location — plan your route

Explorer Highlight

Order the cooter (freshwater turtle) — a genuine Old Florida dish you will not find elsewhere.

Reserve a Table

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Location

14531 E County Rd 325, Cross Creek, FL, Cross Creek, FL

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Getting Around

Located in Cross Creek, FL

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