Linger Eatuaries: A Spirited Dining Experience in a Former Mortuary

Why It Stands Out

The building’s history is impossible to ignore, starting with the massive neon sign on the roof. By simply extinguishing the "O" and tweaking a few letters, the "Olinger Mortuaries" landmark was rebranded into "Linger Eatuaries." This dark humor continues inside, where the decor features clever nods to the afterlife.

Diners might find themselves seated at tables crafted from glass-topped metal conveyor belts once used for moving bodies, or checking in at a host stand made from a repurposed church pew. Even the lighting has a past, with old air conditioning units transformed into industrial hanging lamps.

The site’s most famous guest arrived in 1917, when the legendary Buffalo Bill Cody was held here for six months. His stay was the result of a heated jurisdictional dispute between Colorado and Wyoming over where the frontiersman should be buried.

While the basement that once served as an embalming room now houses a fitness club, the restaurant floor maintains its connection to the past with large garage doors—originally designed for hearses—that now slide open to invite in the summer air.

Before You Go

Linger is a popular spot, so reservations are highly recommended. While the neighborhood can be busy, finding a spot for your car is relatively straightforward.

There is a large public pay parking lot located directly across the street from the restaurant, offering a convenient alternative to searching for street parking in the Highlands.