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Desert Inn and Restaurant

5570 South Kenansville Road, crossroad state rd 60 & u.s 441, Yeehaw Junction, FL
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Canandaigua
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30 reviews 30 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 February 2013

No one answered our advance call for a room. When we pulled in, the sign said the bar and motel were open but the door was locked. Per their website and the sign outside, it's for sale or rent. Sorry, it may have some services but we couldn't tell one way or the other.

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Central FLorida
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

This is a very small bar/eatery that serves the only food for about an hour each direction (if you don't count the Subway at the gas station), so they have a captive audience. However, it is a nice little place, that serves nice daily special like a tuna melt, and has a great cobb salad. There is a creepy mannequin... More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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38 reviews 38 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2012

This place is amazing! The restaurant and inn are run by a very, very nice husband and wife team who went out of their way to provide the greatest customer service. The restaurant/bar is cozy and unique, one of a kind! The food is delicious and the drinks are great. The motel rooms have a beautiful back view of cow... More

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Vero Beach, Fl
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162 reviews 162 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
83 helpful votes 83 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2012

On our way to Tampa it was a nice little rest stop. Very "Historic" or "Rustic", their idea of cuban coffee is basically espresso. No steamed milk. The menu had some interesting items for lunch, and they also serve breakfast. The server/bartender wasn't very friendly.

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Winter Haven, Florida
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58 reviews 58 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2012

My family and I have traveled through YeeHaw Junction at least once a year for the past 28 years. Always saw the Desert Inn & Restaurant, but never stopped until a couple of years ago. Don't remember what we ate then, but the atmosphere and clientele was the same as it was on our most recent visit. Menu had changed... More

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Deerfield Beach, Florida
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30 reviews 30 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Stopped here for a pick me up on the way back to South Florida from Lakeland. Adorable place, has a historic/gritty charm - watch out for the creepy maniquienne in the women's room. I loved all of the historical info and memorabilia they have around the Inn. Amazing cuban coffee! We didn't try the food, the menu is mostly fried... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012 via mobile

Great service from husband and wife team. The Inn and Restaurant/Bar are 1950s mom-and-pop. Ralph's fries are perfect with big burger and a cold beer!

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Jacksonville, FL
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57 reviews 57 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We asked in the bar if the museum upstairs was ever open because a sign on the door said "Closed". The bartender graciously took us on a tour (donations only). It is on the National Register of Historic Places - there is a sign to that effect out front - but calling it a museum was a stretch. Only one... More

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Ireland
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26 reviews 26 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2011

we are five guys from Ireland who regularly travel from Ireland to regattas in various places around the world.. Last week we went to the Key West regatta in Key West Florida. We stopped in on January 15th to the Desert Inn in Yeehaw junction late at night in the hope of a beer an some food. It really is... More

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Tampa, Florida
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2011

I suppose this is a great place, given its legendary status. But if you dine at the restaurant, don't expect much attention. And don't plan on decent service. I tried to eat there today. Passed up eating at Fort Piece further down the turnpike and thought I'd catch lunch after 1 p.m. at this place, which I had always wanted... More

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Also Known As:
Desert Inn And Restaurant Hotel Yeehaw Junction
Desert Inn And Restaurant Hotel
Address: 5570 South Kenansville Road, crossroad state rd 60 & u.s 441, Yeehaw Junction, FL
Region: United States > Florida > Yeehaw Junction
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Free Parking Restaurant
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Yeehaw Junction
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Historic Desert Inn Restaurant & Motel open daily 8am to 9pm mon thru satsunday 9am to 7pmWe offer the best hamburgers around, Every sunday we offer a special lunch/dinner for the whole family to enjoy home cook and we baked our own cakes so come in a vist us sit a bit.New Owners Ralph & Roxanne and Family ... more   less 

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