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

My family & I went to this restaurant recently. We had seen the advertisement in a hotel magazine during a stop in nearby Gainesville . Based on the adverstisement we reserved for lunch. We were the second table to arrive when they opened at noon. The place was charming , the hostess & waitress very nice. We ordered some fied... more

Cross Creek may be familiar to those who remember Marjorie Rawlings' award-winning novel, "The Yearling". The Yearling is the name of this special restaurant that is in Cross Creek, a tiny settlement. It's probably 20 miles south of Gainesville, maybe 10 miles east of I-75, and definitely worth the journey. It's not far from Micanopy and close by the Marjorie... more