Some of the best meals in Florida hide along quiet stretches of two-lane road, in towns most travelers zip past on their way to somewhere flashier. Tucked into a small community west of Lake Okeechobee sits a rustic wooden restaurant where smoked meats and fried seafood come with a free cup of soup to start and a scoop of ice cream to finish.
It has been feeding hungry travelers and locals for years, run by a family that treats every plate like it matters. Regulars drive an hour or more just to sit at picnic-style tables with red-and-white checkered cloths.
The story behind this place, its wide-ranging menu, and the small touches that keep people coming back all deserve a closer look. Keep reading to find out where it is and why it earns such loyalty.
Finding the Cabin in LaBelle
The address you want is 480 W Hickpochee Ave in LaBelle, Florida, a rural town in Glades and Hendry country west of Lake Okeechobee. The building lives up to its name, with a genuine log-cabin exterior that stands out along the highway…