Linger Lodge

Beautiful Braden River is view from porch

We have time to LINGER now since we are still being very careful with the COVID virus, which is so active in our area.  So, today was the day to discover Linger Lodge, a unique "Old Florida" restaurant on the banks of the Braden River in Bradenton.

We enjoyed lunch from the screened in porch in the back of the building

Our friends, Marilyn & John, treated us to lunch (payback for Sunday Brunch).  Today they whisked us in their car for a ride about 1-1/2 hours north on I-75 to the town of Bradenton.  Destination was Linger Lodge.  Preserved native Florida animals adorn the walls and there are Old Florida favorites on the menu, e.g., Alligator Bites, Fried Green Tomatoes, Smoked Meats, etc.  The place is located next to an RV Campground that is currently under renovation.  It reminded me of a cabin decor that was very inviting on a hot summer day.

We had a delicious lunch of pork barbeque, yummy catfish with lots of fun conversation about a variety of topics.  Check out some pictures below.

Foxy patriotic mask adorn the animal specimens and make for fine viewing

Delicious pork sliders and catfish 

Posing with the alligator

Pork slider bits and yummy sweet potato fries were enjoyed by our buddies

Location on map off of I-75 north