ANDERSEN'S LODGE – Restaurant

Tucked on the St. Johns River in Welaka, Andersen's runs a bar and grill with a deck over the water and indoor seating when the sun wins. The kitchen keeps it direct: burgers, sandwiches, pizza, wings, lightly battered shrimp and homemade pies, with a full bar behind it. The week has its own rhythm, taco night with bingo on Tuesday, a pool tournament and cheap wings on Wednesday, closed Mondays. Anglers, boaters and locals fill the tables, and the recurring verdict is honest food at prices that do not sting. Come for the river view. Stay because nobody rushes you.

Cuisine: Restaurant