Ike's proudly serves only choice
certified Angus Beef.
Ike's Old
Florida Kitchen at Izaak Walton Lodge
352-447-4899
Open
Wednesday through Sunday 11am to 9pm
Spend the night at one of
Izaak Walton Lodge's waterfront efficiency
cabins just ten feet from the Withlacoochee
River. A/C, WI FI, Wide Screen TV, Fishing
and Free Kayak launch. Call 352-447-4899 for
reservation information.
Ike's Old Florida
Kitchen is one of those signature landmarks
that
must be visited. Located along the banks of
the Withlacoochee River at the 90 year old
historic Izaak Walton Lodge, Ike's is
nestled in a hammock representative of West
Central Florida's Nature Coast.
Sitting atop one of the highest points along
the river at a War Between the States-era
sugar cane processing site, you can view
wildlife and original Florida nature. From
your eight foot window seat you can enjoy a
gourmet lunch or dinner of seafood,
certified angus beef, or even one of our
game selections while frequently observing
deer, wild boar, eagles, and otters as they
feed or rest on the shore across the
Withlacoochee. You may also see alligators,
tarpon or porpoises in the river. To help
you see our most famous visitors - the
manatees - you'll find binoculars at each
table. All of this occurs in a forested
landscape containing natural pine, live
oaks, and cabbage palms.
First built in 1924 by A.F. Knotts, the
lodge hosted many of his wealthy northern
friends, and even a president or two. These
visits by "Yankees" led to the
tongue-in-cheek reference to Yankeetown, a
name later adopted formally. Other
celebrities to frequent the lodge included
the legendary Ted Williams who retired to
the area and came often to enjoy the lodge's
famous pan-fried grouper - an item still on
the menu.
To complete your dining experience we
feature the gallery of artist Don Mayo. A
local resident and celebrity in his own
right, Mr. Mayo's
works include hand-carved wooden decoy
ducks, and paintings of manatee, tarpon and
waterscapes. They are all available for you
to view and even take home.
River tours and fishing expeditions with
local guides are available, as well as kayak
rentals. We are happy to arrange them for
our guests.
Be sure to
visit:
Ike's Old
Florida Kitchen 6301 Riverside Drive
Yankeetown, Fl
34498 352-447-4899
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