The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Punta Gorda, May 2024

"Go out on the deck, veranda, for the air and views. Had the grouper and it was wonderful. Young thin asparagus. The scallops were also good Tip:..."

Tom Kneib

Cheri Lee

"The Sweet and sour butter fish is incredible!! I highly recommend..."

Celi VanDyke

"First time there, food and service was excellent prices sre reasonable. .I would definitely recommend this restaurant and would..."

Debbie Rapp

"I like food, and I also like to share my experience. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. I have been in Punta Gorda for a month, and I try..."

Lena G

"Nice place that's much larger than it looks from the front. I had the strawberry lemonade cocktail which was pretty watered down and my husband had..."

Erica Mierop

"The Boom Boom Shrimp which doesn't look as appealing when they bring it out, but the taste definitely makes up for it. They do have daily specials so..."

Shezad Jangda

"Scallop special with maple butter was delicious. the pasta shrimp was great too. our friend said the beef was ok. I found the atmosphere a little..."

Shannon C

"It can get a little noisy, but the food and service quality can’t be beat. We had a party of 7, all close friends and family from out of town. ..."

Daniel Conger Hawkins

"I enjoy the Great selection of food and great atmosphere. However, I noticed a girl making nasty comments and treated one of the kids working there..."

Carmen Acuna

"No wonder this place has been number one for the last 19 years in Punta Gorda, it's fabulous. I had the chicken and risotto, very gourmet and very..."

Jeff Sandberg

"Comfortable cafe atmosphere. Friendly staff. Varied menu and wine list. Offer gluten-free food choices. Prices are moderate for the most part. Great..."

anna gordon

"Went there for dinner last night with friends. We’re headed to another restaurant and hear good things so stopped here instead. A couple of things..."

Keith Landers

"Conveniently located in downtown Punta Gorda with plenty of free parking within walking distance. The seating capacity is huge with comfortable,..."

T Sarkisian

"This place is huge, but still overcrowded with tables. It's split into 2 sides; an American side and an Italian side, but everything is connected. It..."

Rachel Lucas

"Delightful from A to Z. Very nice and clean Restaurant in the heart of Punta Gorda. A friendly greeting at the entrance sets the tone. Explaining the..."

Remy C. Saluz

"Great downtown Punta Gorda restaurant. The City River Grill, and Italia, are joined retaurants. The food is excellent. The menu perfect for this..."

Lynn B

"Our first time here and we were impressed! Wonderful atmosphere. We had Portuguese calamari for an appetizer. For dinners... I had the night special,..."

Amber Dion

"The best burger I’ve had! A girlfriend and I went between lunch and dinner time. They had a limited menu and one server plus the bartender. The..."

Yuniam Santana

"This little Grill was one of the best surprises we've had in a long time! I got the pot roast oh, she got the mushroom rigatoni Bolognese, both were..."

Scott Morrison

"My husband and I wandered in very close to closing time and had the most pleasant experience. The bartender Drew was spot on with his recommendations..."

Diana Bakker Fahmie

"Angie was our servicer and was extremely friendly and efficient. We had the cauliflower with Buffalo sauce appetizer Soo good with a bit of spicy. ..."

Tiffany Chila

Wendy's

70/100 (2485 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Overall good experience. Employees were super welcoming, helpful and pleasant. I would give 5 stars, but my view from the front counter to the..."

Scott J

"This is my first Strawberry Frosty, it is so good. Now this Wendy's I went to it needs a remodel. You need 2 Drive-Thru windows and open late because..."

Robert Ortiz

"Manager Michelle and her assistant manager Aaron really went above and beyond to make a perfect meal for me and my son. No wait for good service and..."

Chelsey Everett

"Go here instead of McDonald's! The manager across the street pretty much forced me to go here due to the..."

Justin

"I had a great experience at this location, the food and service was good. Michelle the manager was very helpful and professional. As a truck driver..."

Howard Roberts

"I had a great experience at this location, the food and service was good. Michelle the manager was very helpful and professional. As a truck driver..."

Howard Roberts

"Good place for fast food. Tastes fresh and..."

Michael Oates

"I haven’t been to Wendy’s in a very long time I believe the last time I went to Wendy’s I was living in New York. I wanted a cheeseburger..."

Mary Lou Sorrentino

John Ski's House Of Breakfast And Lunch

85/100 (2439 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"John Ski's House of Breakfast and Lunch in Punta Gorda Florida gets a two thumbs up from this reviewer. First the food... I ordered the crab cake..."

Brett Cox Bubba Love

"So so good. Food was amazing and service was awesome as well. You can definitely tell that regulars are common and they get to know the people they..."

Kathleen Flynn

"My husband and I went there for breakfast ... we loved it. Delicious bacon, eggs and hash browns! Cooked to perfection! Definitely going back. Our..."

Diane Allen Colsanti

"Can't say enough! The belly Buster breakfast burrito was incredible. Excellent sausage gravy topped with cheese on top of the whole burrito. My wife..."

Jeff Hampton

"Great place for breakfast, just be careful when you order, some of the dishes are HUGE!! The food is always good and the wait staff are very friendly..."

Gary Thompson

"Great food and they give you plenty! Prices are great for the amount of food you get and thr coffee was perfect! Service eas fast and the food did..."

Cassandra Mae

"Atmosphere was very friendly. We got seated Within a minute got our breakfast quick, portions were huge! staff was friendly and knew what they were..."

Robin Clark

"This place is awesome. A unique menu that provides excellent taste at a reasonable price! Will always eat here when in Punta..."

Steve Smith

"Excellent food! A lot to choose from. Service was also very good. I would definitely recommend everyone to..."

Linda Manns

"Love this place. The food is terrific. The service is great. They know how to make accommodations for folks with allergies and are willing to do so. ..."

Cathy Greene

"Wonderful, friendly service w/ a smile, great atmosphere, delicious food that flies out of the kitchen so fast, you'd think you were the only one..."

Kier Nicole Marshall

"anted to try the local breakfast, I was tired of the traditional breakfast taste, so I ordered something different today. Sirloin Steak on Toasted..."

Lena G

"Very cool breakfast and lunch spot! Loved the assortment of options on the menu and the food came quick and was tasty, eventho they were busy. Great..."

Shim Casp

"The bayou was especially tasty, loaded with all the extras. You expect this area of US lobster shrimp, and a host of other added topped with a great..."

Earle Judd

"I had the Big Daddy's Lions Platter. Just a ton of food. It was all good. My wife had the Steak Platter. It was good and done medium as she asked...."

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"It's become one of our favorite after church brunch spots in PG! Our family loves it! Portions are phenomenal and priced just..."

C.C Sisson

"First time here for both us...I got the pot roast omelet with gravy & my wife got the pot roast hash with gravy minus the eggs; she got a side of..."

Troy Collins

"Last weekend we tried John Ski's House of Breakfast in Punta Gorda. I had the southern chicken benedict and my wife had the meat lovers omelet. The..."

Donten Photography

"It was fantastic! Had just got into town and was starving. A quick Google search yielded John Ski's as a viable option, but the catch was they were..."

Luke D

"Thank you Wes & John Ski's staff for the amazing breakfast. My husband ordered Scrapple with his Omelet, said it is the BEST scrapple outside of..."

Valerie Gray

"I always try to support small businesses. This restaurant doesn't need my help, they are awesome. The food was unique change of pace. The crab..."

James Claydon

Applebee's

79/100 (2266 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"OUTSTANDING WAY TO GO APPLEBEE'S!!! We stopped on 11/11/23 for Veterans Day, and they had American flags outside and military flags hanging..."

Dawn Marie

"Good food and good service. When we ordered 2 different items they helped us to save the cost clubbing together with an existing deal. Good..."

Prasad Kalimuthu

"We always enjoy this place. Stopped in after a long day, on our way home since it's just in the neighborhood. Very convenient when you want something..."

Frances Bell

"I ate here Friday night. Had a short 10 min wait to be seated. The waitress was the best! Very attentive. The food was cooked perfect and serve time..."

James Gambriell

"We we greeted right away and sat, we were given a choice of booth or table. We chose a booth it was comfortable. We ordered off the 2 for 25 menu. We..."

Sue Crippa - Mata

"Seated fairly quickly.... Service was good ... Food was good ... Good stopping point for us weekend travelers..."

susan blick

"We had a wonderful experience. Everyone was so attentive, took care of our two toddlers and each meal was cooked perfectly and tasted great!!..."

Robert Fleischmann

"The food was good... the bartender/waitress that we had was a bit unfriendly. I was there with my elderly grandma and a young child, which seems to..."

Anh N

"We were seated in the bar, which was a little loud for my sister but hey, it was the bar. We all ordered either Bourbon Street Steak or Parmesan..."

Karen Minor

"Went there twice in last month for work/friend parties. Both visits had a large group. I was happily surprised at how well the waitresses..."

Ursula Pardy

"Food was good. I have no complaints everyone was friendly. Only issue I had was I didn't get my coin change back from my bill only paper change. I..."

Seth Dugger

"It doesn't get any better. When the food falls off the bone. Then you don't need the moist towel to clean your hands. Because the meat fell off the..."

Divinity Group

"We had a wonderful experience tonight for my son's 18th birthday. There was 7 of us (4 kids, 3 adults) All of the food was delicious and hot. ..."

Chris and Tessa LaPointe

Capitan'stable

84/100 (14684 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

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Lunch

"Fishermen's Village is an absolute delight! This charming waterfront destination offers a unique blend of shopping, dining, and entertainment. The..."

Christophe Bingemer

"Loved all the Christmas decorations! We ate at Village Brewhouse for lunch. The stores have some fun and different items! I recommend getting..."

Laura Collins

"Wonderful stop along our tour through Florida. Many unique shops, a cool bar in the middle and a couple of restaurants we didn't have time to try. ..."

Mardi Muru

"The shops are nice with many different things to choose from. Clothing, souvenirs, a specialty store for animal lovers, homemade fudge, eating on the..."

Susan Faber

"Lovely place to visit at Christmas. They do a fantastic job with the Christmas lights and make it look really special. The staff are all lovely and..."

Graham Ross

"Nice views and great photo ops. Tasty eateries- interesting shops, and all around good experience. We went to Harpoon Harry’s- (review separate..."

Keli Young

"Excellent place to go for a walk. Just try to avoid peak times as it can be too much. It is high priced but worth a visit a couple of times a year...."

Jeff Scott

"We were there for the Christmas lighting. It was an awesome sight. The wharf could use more restaurants. Some places had an hour wait time, others..."

Lawrence Kalmbacher

"This is old Town Punts Gorda at its finest. This place has been here since I was a kid and is still a tourist destination for Punta Gorda and Port..."

Matt B

"Went out for Sunset cruise, our community only on the boat. We brought munchies to eat. Seen the Dolphins. But sadly weather did not allow for a..."

Judi Long

The Blue Turtle Tavern & Raw Bar

88/100 (2056 ratings)

"LOVE this place! Great restaurant/venue! The staff is awesome (especially Chris the manager and our favorite waitress, Chelsea) - All the appetizers..."

Heather Anne Winters

"It's a great place the foof is top shelf and the staff is into making people happy. You are probably reading this to hear how good the food is, well..."

John Thuotte

"We had a party of 13 and it was seamless for server and kitchen! Service was over the top!! - from the time we walked in until we left, it was..."

Dank Garrison

"Our group of 20 "Divas" went to this fabulous restaurant for our pink boa night. It was excellent!! The lobster bisque was the best I have ever had...."

Paula Foresi

"Yummmo!! We visited “blue crab” at the start of the slow season. Jeanie was absolutely a wonderful server. She took amazing care of us, and..."

Michelle Sanders

"Great place to eat. Food is excellent. Service attentive without being overly so and the outdoor patio is..."

Ed Buns

"Excellent waiter, Chris. Fantastic music and great food. Wonderful evening! Will be back..."

Edie Scanlon Harry

"Great food, service and music 🎷🎷🎷🎷will certainly return. Love the patio in the back; great..."

Jackie Menhennick

"Always an amazing experience here! The staff is wonderful, the food is amazing and the drinks are great! I highly recommend coming here, you will not..."

Erin Lee

"Great food & atmosphere! Love the back patio! Server Ruth didn't let me down either on her recommendations & attention to..."

Maryanna Zito

"Really enjoyed Winesett House. The atmosphere was really cool. Great music playing, and the service was excellent. The food was fantastic. I got the..."

Niccie Meyer

"Terrific service, excellent food, beautiful atmosphere. Mr. Winesett is a local guy and he is passionate about all he does. Prices are high but you..."

Frances Bell

"Being a chef as a trade I am hard to impress when it pertains to food. Dave’s service and the back of house delivered a great culinary arts..."

ryan lewis

"We found another gem ，The historic red-brick tavern in the heart of Punta Gorda’s. Tables were fully booked and we were lucky to find seats at..."

Lena G

"Dad and I went here last night. Bryce was an attentive waiter and kept on top of water and drinks. The food was superb. Dad usually can't taste..."

Dawn Bennett

"What a nice suprise. My wife and I love the way it is decorated and the overall vibe and atmosphere of this restaurant. With brick, wood, tall book..."

salvatore ialuna

"What a nice place. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The food was excellent. Our server, Brittani, was..."

Judy McConnell

"One of my favorite places to go in PG!! I brought my friend for her birthday, and our server Alaina was amazing 💚 The restaurant is beautiful...."

Noelle Sleitweiler

"The food is incredible and the service was killer. Cody was super cool- he was so awesome and took super good care of us. And it was my friend’s..."

Alexis Pfropper

"We celebrated our 49th wedding anniversary tonight at Winesett House. We were very impressed. Our server Taylor was very kind and attentive. The..."

Douglas Schoon

It's A Hot Dog Day

97/100 (2016 ratings)

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"Absolutely beautiful park! Places to sit and have a picnic or watch the sunset. It's also dog friendly which is amazing. Loved walking..."

Deborah DenBoer (TheMysticNorth)

"Great place to enjoy a nice relaxing walk. Near fisherman's Village and other attractions. And sunsets are a must see from the..."

Charlie Warfield

"We took our daughter there to play on the play ground and I have to say it's pretty nice. We really enjoyed our selves and our daughter did..."

Crystal Maddox

"I nice place to spend the evening! The park is kept clean and provides beautiful views of Port Charlotte. The park consists of a nice promenade along..."

Webb Kids

"One of the best, if not the best, parks in the area. The area is fenced but won't hinder the view of the bay. A really safe place to let your kids..."

jimmy angeles

"Really nice area, beautiful plants. Shame about the hotel and people leaving trash all over but a really really nice spot by the water perfect for a..."

koda koala

"Super gorgeous park the water was a stunning view. Very well maintained. Multiple events take place here especially on the weekends. Went for a walk..."

Rae Stevens

"Beautiful park and nice walking area. A playground for kids to play on and most important for me a fishing pier close by. Stop in and..."

Fish Fear Me Thats Why I Can't Catch'em

"Great playground for kids they also have a book box full of free books for kids...You can sit on edge and watch fish and jellyfish swim..."

Wanda Fennell

"Gilchrist Park is a wonderful park. Full of people that are friendly. Dog friendly. Convenient free poopy bag dispensers. Right on the water and..."

Laura McCann

"Nice park for kids to play. Good bathrooms and nice ocean view with boats and bridge. Nice place to sit at tables take a walk along the..."

Igor Solovyanchik

"Another beautiful sunset. Love this park. Lots of wonderful people. It's peaceful as well. Very pet friendly, and plenty of places to sit and chill..."

Shelia Mason

"Nice park to walk. It is still under construction. The parking looks a little confusing. It used to be a wonderful park. Maybe someday it will be..."

John Forr

"I've been visiting Gilchrist Park since I was a kid and there have been many great improvements over the years. It's a nice park worth visiting many..."

mary libcke

"Most beautiful park I've been to in the area! I love that there isn't mulch, it's the safe non slip rubber style ground covering. We attended a..."

Celia Kane

"Great place for a walk! Clean! Very scenic as it sits right on Charlotte Harbor. Clean restrooms and the city maintains it very nice. Garbage is..."

Jerome Bush

"This is a great park with a very nice wife sidewalk to walk, ride bikes or one wheel. You can catch some amazing sunsets here. They have a kid park,..."

Martin Wollmann

"Nice waterside community park with wide sidewalks, tennis and pickleball courts in very good condition, pet friendly, easy and free..."

Lisa Lowe

"Several Musicians gather there to play awesome bluegrass music. Thursday's from 6 to 8 or 9. Good listening. Free, in beautiful large shelter in..."

Morene Stickrod

F.m. Don's

83/100 (1912 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was great! Sara had the crabcake (great presentation) and short ribs and I had the blue cheese wedge salad (awesome) and the crispy shrimp �..."

Mark Martella

"Was our first time here. Was recommended by a friend. Went for our anniversary. If you like seafood great place to go. Food and service were..."

Elaine Nault

"Good atmosphere, great service, excellent food! My Caesar salad was just...ok, but the tomatoes with blue cheese and balsamic from my husband's wedge..."

Tonya Carr Abel

"My daughter and I were at FM Dons the other day for a light lunch. I had the Calypso soup and it was 'to die for'. HAD to have the spicy shrimp..."

Frances Bell

"Always a great meal - even off season, these guys specialize in farm to..."

Beverly Heiberger

"Top notch service! Excellent food! Great atmosphere! Great music! You guys are the..."

Katie Cheek

"Attentive service, spectacular food. Chef Keiths escargot could be the best..."

Beverly Caudill

"I would verbally RAVE for like, 7 paragraphs but there's no need. It's magfreakinNIFICENT. Highlights: Mind-blowingly tasty food, PERFECT atmosphere,..."

Jessa L James

"Grouper special was amazingly prepared but the whole menu is well done. Great addition to Punta Gorda..."

Daniel Kirschner

"Had a wonderful dinner with my husband. Keri our server was polite and very attentive. Chicken was moist and flavorful. Good size portions. Will..."

Kimberly D'Emido

"We went here for my birthday. Went early and it was practically empty. The food and service were excellent except for the host. We waited only a..."

Sherry Thompson

"Our experience at F.M. Don’s was lovely. The staff were friendly and attentive. The food tasted great (although the presentation was something to..."

Terrence Mahnken

"Wonderful appetizers. Escargot, goat cheese and tuna tower were delicious. Crusted Mahi was very good. Nice ambiance but when busy a bit noisy...."

Wayne Crowley

"Delightful find in Punta Gorda. Quality food and service. Plenty of great menu choices for all diet considerations. We were waiting to pick someone..."

Jennifer E

"Ambiance was warm shabby chip and calmly elegant. Food selection was limited for lunch but decent priced, it did take a long time but was very good...."

Amber Bramble

"The appetizers are fantastic. We make our meal out of them. Shrimp and grits are also my go to. I can honestly say we've never had a bad meal here...."

Lindsay A

"Enjoyed drinks in the heart of downtown Punta Gorda. Centrally located it has a cool vibe with it's indoor and outdoor..."

Chris Johnson

"Decent - Escargot delicate and tasty smallish portion, calamari, sharable portion but large soggy rings not crisp, Thai chili and pickled veggies was..."

Johnny P

"Breakfast with Santa, then the Parade. It was a very special day. Reservations were necessary and so worth it. I hear normal hours and menu are good..."

Kathy Koch

"Excellent dinner with friends last night. The service and staff was some of the best we have had at a restaurant. The food was excellent with few..."

Keith Landers

"Always a great time and the food never..."

Felicia N.

"Stopped by and my husband and I had the best Bloody Mary. The bartender was awesome too. I am really bad with names but we stopped on Sunday Oct. 8 ..."

Karen Massek

"Good Food, nice atmosphere, service a tad slow. We've been to Jack's on Marion several times, and the food has always been very good. This most..."

F Shields

"Let’s get real... life is incredible in Punta Gorda.. we are the envy of the nation... FM Dons is a brilliant concept with great food, great..."

Barbara Mills-Schuchardt

"My go to spot in Punta Gorda. The goat cheese macadamia nut appetizer is incredible. The Faroe Island Salmon is delicious! I tried the Ahi Tuna..."

Todd Larson

"3 of 4 meals were great. Service could not have been better. Beef tips were superb, but the fish (MahiMahi) and chips lacked flavor and was dry. The..."

Mary Pike

"First time here and was not disappointed. Wife had the pan roasted gulf grouper and I had the prime rib eye. Both were perfect. Service was..."

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