My family dined at the Yearling for lunch on a Sunday afternoon. The homey mood was set with a cozy fire in the fireplace and live music, guitar playing Willie in the dining area. The service was attentive, engaging and prompt - overall exceptional. Our drinks and meal were served quickly. My husband ordered a grouper sandwich. He's a fisherman... more

I was just in Cross Creek with my wife and after a long day of canoeing wanted something to eat. From the outside of The Yearling Restaurant I expected nothing special. But, once inside I knew this place wasn't just some run-of-the-mill roadside restaurant. The Yearling was a book (and eventually a movie) written by Cross Creek resident and author... more

Like a previous reviewer, I and my companion arrived for lunch a little after noon on a recent Saturday. We were escorted to the very back of the restaurant, in the room with the boat and, inexplicably, a small church pew & mock choir loft (???) We were the only diners in the room and were seated next to a... more

Here is a copy of an e-mail sent to Yearling recently. I received NO RESPONSE! My wife and I had found your restaurant in the course of our trip from Jacksonville to Anna Maria Island on May 3rd. We enjoyed our lunch and the service was reasonably good. In consequence, when we were returning home the following week, we decided... more

Off the beaten path, this "theme" restaurant lives up to its Cracker heritage. We were seated in a room that had a boat in the middle of the dining area, with lots of books, art around -- for sale. We started with the Cracker sampler -- fried gator, mushrooms, green tomatoes, frog legs with lots of dipping sauces. Some odd... more

Recently watched a show on television regarding day trips around Florida and this particular show was on Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and a short ride to The Yearling Restaurant. Only living in Lady Lake we thought what a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon. We were not disappointed, at either. The restaurant has a very old relaxed feel... more

The last time we went I was expecting old fashioned Florida cracker food, but that wasn't what it was... Seems like they were trying to get above their raisin'. I think a return visit is in order... more

A great place hidden from all of those "cookie cutter" restaurants. An exceptional, eclectic restaurant. Great comfort food. Check out the stylings of Willie Green. Also a nice drive to & from here. more

This is certainly a unique restaurant and worth a stop in if you're in the neighborhood. We drove for a little over an hour just to try it out and were not disappointed but wouldn't make the drive again just to eat there. It was a busy Saturday evening but we had planned ahead and had a reservation. We didn't... more