Find the Linger Lodge on the Beautiful Braden River

To Linger. Remember when people had the time to linger? Reminiscent of days gone by, Linger Lodge is the perfect place to recapture those lazy, carefree times. Large, live oak trees dripping in Spanish moss shelter the restaurant and campground. This is "Old Florida" at its best. Located in Bradenton, on the picturesque banks of the Braden River, Linger Lodge is untouched by time.

 

Named by Forbes.com as one of the
"Most Unusual Restaurants in the World"

  • Al Roker named us one of the "Top 5 Weirdest Restaurants in America" and we're proud of it.
  • Preserved native Florida animals adorn every inch of the restaurant.
  • We specialize in Old Florida favorites such as:
    • Fresh alligator bites
    • Frog legs
    • Fried Green Tomatoes
    • BBQ
    • Seafood

Come Stay for a Spell at Our
Full-Service RV & Campground Facility

Frequently mentioned in many of the "one tank" and "day trip" books as a favorite destination, the resort currently offers full services amenities.

  • Oversized, waterfront campsites at one of the most tranquil locations in Manatee County.
  • Bring your own pop-up, tent, or RV
  • Rent one of our cabins or park models
  • We have sites available seasonal, long term or permanent rental

Nearby attractions include beaches in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Holmes Beach, Anna Maria, Longboat Key, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Sarasota, and Venice. Other destinations include Lakewood Ranch and Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex ellentonice.com.

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Hours

Happy Hour
priced drinks all day everyday!

Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sunday:
11am-9pm
Friday and Saturday:
11am-10pm

Closed Mondays!
We will reopen Monday's starting Columbus Day, October 11th, 11 am to 9 pm

Happy Hour Special
Happy Hour Appetizer Special 2pm - 7pm buy 2 get 3rd free!

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