Welcome to the Historic Yearling Restaurant and Cabins
Established in 1952, The Yearling has become a Florida Landmark.
We serve Southern Cuisine, specializing in the food rural Floridians have hunted, fished and prepared for generations.
We invite you to Cross Creek, a little bend in the road, enchanting in its unspoiled beauty.
Here you'll find yourself back in time. In the canopy of granddaddy oaks, tall palms, and lush citrus groves, wildlife abounds.
You'll find us on County Road 325 on Cross Creek, just 14 miles from Gainesville and 25 miles from Ocala. Easily accessible from either Highway 301 or Highway 441.
Come for the food. Come for the entertainment, or stay in one of our restored cabins.
We hope you will be as taken with the flavor and spirit of old Florida as we are.
This is not just a restaurant, it's a destination.
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Hi Folks,
It is with heavy heart that we announce the passing of Mr. Willie Green June 14th, 2021, at 85 years of age.
As some of you may know, Willie was a regular here, playing nearly every day for 18 years!!
Willie had other gigs, opening for many big names, but he always felt at home here, and wanted to stay.
Our staff took great personal care of him while he was here, from taking him home for Christmas, to buying his clothes, endless harmonicas, restringing his guitars, and driving him to and from The Creek. We became his family.
We all learned a lot from Willie too, as did his many fans listening to the stories of his BIG life.
The memories he left for all of us will last a lifetime. (We always thought he had 9 lives!)
To those of you who had a chance to hear him play, or tell stories, lucky you!
For those who didn't, we suggest you look him up, as there is much written on him.
To say that he will be missed seems an understatement... He is and will always be part of what makes
The Yearling so special. Our history. Old Florida.
Listen close, and you might be able to hear that ol harp....
Thank you,
His Friends at The Creek