Linger Lodge Restaurant & Bar

river reuben

lean corned beef with sauerkraut, melted swiss cheese & thousand island dressing on grilled marbled rye bread.

linger burger

a half pound of char-broiled ground beef topped with lettuce, tomato, red onion, crispy bacon, chunky blue cheese and a beer battered onion ring on a grilled brioche roll.

grilled chicken club wrap

a delicious herb & spinach wrap filled with white meat grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar jack cheese and ranch dressing.

n. e. style crab cake sandwich

our house made crab cakes, perfectly grilled or lightly fried and served on a grilled roll with lettuce, tomato and red onion. our tangy remoulade sauce is served on the side. best in town!

braden river burger

a half pound of fresh ground beef char-broiled and topped with lettuce, tomato and red onion on a grilled brioche roll.

bison burger

open plains grazed bison cooked to a pink center and served with lettuce, tomato, red onion and a horseradish mayonnaise on a grilled brioche roll.

chicken sandwich

filet of chicken breast prepared fried, grilled or blackened with lettuce, tomato and red onion on a grilled brioche roll.

gator burger

roasted red pepper brings a linger lodge kick to our locally caught, 100% wild alligator patty. marinated in buttermilk and secret spices for outstanding tenderness and flavor. served with lettuce, tomato and red onion on a grilled brioche roll.

philly steak & cheese

a generous serving of shaved top sirloin of beef smothered in sautéed peppers, onions and melted provolone cheese on a grilled hoagie roll.

grouper sandwich

fresh florida grouper fried, grilled or blackened and served with lettuce, tomato and red onion on a grilled brioche roll. ask your server for a side of our peach mango salsa...it pairs oh so nicely!

patty melt

a half pound of freshly ground char-broiled beef topped with sautéed onions and swiss & provolone cheeses served on grilled marbled rye bread.

linger lodge blt

blt with a linger lodge twist! fried green tomatoes, bacon, lettuce and our house made remoulade sauce on toasted white bread.

catfish reuben

grilled fresh louisiana catfish with sauerkraut, melted swiss cheese & thousand island dressing on grilled marbled rye bread.

fried chicken

fried pork tenderloin

marinara

our lovely tomato sauce.

grilled chicken

steamed mussels

seafood: shrimp, mussels & crawfish

our lovely tomato sauce.

grilled shrimp

our famous garlic herb butter sauce.

pan seared scallops

our creamy parmesan sauce.

fried pickles

in-house hand battered tangy pickle slices deep fried to perfection.

potato skins

crunchy skins loaded with bacon, chives and cheddar jack cheese. served with sour cream.

onion rings

a basket of crispy beer battered onion rings served with our venom dipping sauce.

hush puppies

a real homemade southern tradition! sweet and savory cornmeal fritters served with our tangy remoulade sauce.

fried green tomatoes

locally grown, thinly sliced, lightly battered and fried to perfection. served with our tangy remoulade sauce.

calamari

fresh cut, grilled or lightly dusted and fried to a tender golden perfection with marinara or sweet chili sauce.

southern bbq chips

slow smoked barbecue pulled pork over handmade potato chips and topped with cheddar jack cheese. served warm with our own avocado ranch sauce.

steamed mussels

prince edward island mussels sautéed in our famous garlic herb butter sauce and white wine or marinara sauce.

coconut shrimp

coconut battered shrimp, fried golden brown...sweet and delicious, served with our pineapple mango house dressing.

fresh frog legs

a southern favorite, these meaty frog legs can be prepared either fried, grilled or blackened. served with our venom dipping sauce. if you really want a treat, ask for them to be sautéed in our famous garlic herb butter sauce!

buffalo wings

meaty chicken wings, fried to perfection and tossed in our own hot sauce (prepared mild or hot) or they can also be prepared in barbecue or teriyaki sauce. served with celery sticks and chunky blue cheese or ranch dipping sauce.

alligator bites

bite sized pieces of wild alligator, caught locally, tenderized in buttermilk and our special spices, served fried, grilled or blackened with our own tangy remoulade sauce.

river sampler platter

our signature appetizer...fried green tomatoes with frog legs and local gator (fried, grilled or blackened)...whooooey good! served with our tangy remoulade and venom dipping sauces.

house

crisp spring mix lettuce topped with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions & cheddar jack cheese.

caesar

locally grown, crisp romaine lettuce, tossed in our tasty caesar dressing.

caribbean coconut shrimp

crisp spring mix lettuce topped with delicious coconut shrimp, mandarin oranges, chopped walnuts and peach mango salsa. served with our pineapple mango house dressing on the side.

crab & avocado

lump blue crab meat, piled onto a bed of crisp spring mix lettuce with tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion & fresh avocado slices. served with our pineapple mango house dressing on the side.

chicken

catfish

shrimp

salmon

grouper

chicken tenders

calamari

haddock

cocoriut shrimp

gulf shrimp

scallops

monterey chicken

tender filets of chicken breast, sautéed and topped with a sweet barbecue sauce, bacon and melted cheddar jack cheese. real down home comfort food.

alligator dinner

locally caught, 100% wild alligator, marinated in buttermilk and our own special spice mix for maximum flavor and tenderness, served fried, grilled or blackened.

louisiana catfish

simply put, this is the best catfish money can buy! enjoy it fried in light cornmeal or it is equally as good grilled or blackened.

new england style crab cakes

two of our house made crab cakes, perfectly grilled or lightly fried and served with our own tangy remoulade sauce.

shrimp sizzler

sweet florida gulf shrimp grilled or sautéed in our famous garlic herb butter sauce!

fresh frog legs

a southern favorite, especially when served sautéed in our famous garlic herb butter sauce! but they are also tasty when served fried, grilled or blackened.

baby back bbq ribs

slowly braised in orange juice, brown sugar, onions and our own special spices to a fall off the bone perfection!

fresh sea scallops

direct from the cold new england waters, these jumbo scallops are sweet and tender. served pan seared or fried.

grilled salmon

buttery antarctic salmon seasoned and grilled to perfection to deliver full flavor and healthy nutrients in every bite!

braden river platter

linger lodge at it's best! a combination of the best catfish in town, savory frog legs and local alligator. most folks order this great combo fried, but it is also awesome when served blackened or grilled.

linger lodge étouffée

traditional new orleans style étouffée with a "linger" flair-loaded with andouille sausage, chicken, crawfish, shrimp and mussels in our award winning gumbo and served over white rice with a slice of garlic toast.

fresh florida gulf grouper

found in the deep waters of the gulf of mexico, grouper is distinctly flavorful and is equally delicious fried, grilled or blackened. ask your server for a side of our peach mango salsa - it pairs ooh so nicely!

southern smoked mullet™

a genuine made-in-florida treat! whole local mullet has a rich and nutty flavor.

cajun chicken kabobs

pulled pork dinner

slow smoked and hand pulled pork piled high.

smoked turkey dinner

savory thick sliced smoked turkey roast.

st. louis ribs

rubbed with our unique linger lodge recipe, these ribs are full of flavor and fall off the bone tender.

beef brisket

tender and juicy with a beautiful smoky crust.

gator ribs

wild florida gator ribs marinated and smoked to finger licking juiciness.

pulled pork sliders

slow smoked hand pulled pork sliders topped with fried onion straws.

smoked turkey sliders

slow smoked turkey roast sliders served with tangy carolina bbq sauce.

linger lodge gumbo

try a bowl of our award winning gumbo! loaded with andouille sausage, shrimp, chicken, okra, peppers, onions, tomatoes and celery with secret spices.

alligator chowder

our homemade chowder, heapin' with wild gator meat with local dakin dairy cream, potatoes, peppers, onions, celery and secret seasonings.

chunk of skunk

smidgen of pigeon

road toad a la mode

shake'n bake snake

swirl of squirrel

whippoorwill on a grill

narrow sparrow

rogor mortis tortoise

center line bovine

tastes real good from the hood

the chicken

that didn't cross the road

flat cat

served as a single or in a stack

slab of lab

pit bull pot pie

cocker cutlets

shar-pei filet

poodles'n noodles

snippet of whippet

collie hit by a trolley

german shepherd pie

round of hound

tack of raccoon

smear of deer

awesome 'possum

cheap sheep