My first visit to Tamiami Tavern, but absolutely will not be my last…read more I had read online they served a good beef on weck. Well, that's a local specialty in my home state so I had to find out. The plate was golden, I was very surprised. The beef was very plentiful and top quality (sliced correct thickness and piled HIGH). The kimmelweck roll was hardy enough to hold up, but didn't overpower the beef. It had the perfect ratio of caraway seed and salt. A generous side of au jus, and horseradish, completed the sandwich. I chose coleslaw as the side dish, and it was also very good. The service was tops, the environment was very friendly and inviting. This will be top of my list to visit, and recommend to others when they request a good place to dine out.

My husband and I stopped by Tamiami Tavern for the first time for a quick dinner. The atmosphere…read morehas an Irish pub feel, and the décor is sparse. Both the hostess and our waitress were very friendly and welcoming. Our drinks were brought out quickly after we were seated. The Mountain Dew tasted almost like pure syrup, which made it difficult to enjoy. We ordered the Tavern Steak Hoagie with French fries, and I also had a bowl of lobster bisque. Unfortunately, the food didn't quite meet our expectations. The lobster bisque was extremely salty. The steak hoagie was small and wasn't what we expected for $24. We've enjoyed many steak and cheese hoagies over the years, and this one left us disappointed. Overall, the service and atmosphere were the highlights of our visit. While the food wasn't a hit for us this time, the staff was pleasant and the restaurant itself is clean.

Always Amazing food! Staff is amazing. Shout out to Leslie and Jordan with their smiley faces, and…read moresublime service!!! Our favorite breakfast spot!

This was an absolute GEM of a breakfast experience for us, and perfect to cap off our visit to…read moreparadise with a terrific last meal before flying home to our corn-fed midwestern life. Starting off with the ambience, the place is SUPER cute, decorated with a color theme I call "sherbet whimsy" with a smattering of smiling emojis. Our party of 6 was warmly greeted at the counter and immediately seated together. We started off with their delicious coffee, some hot & some cold...all excellent! The menu is fairly extensive for a breakfast joint, so the server gave us some good recommendations & said everything here is house made. Wow! OK... so we all got different menu items, and despite being warned about the HUGE portions...we could not have fathomed how large they are, but the prices do reflect how much food you're going to get! The breakfast burrito could easily feed four people. Our lone young male in the group - who might have a tapeworm based upon his ability to devour gigantic amounts of food - did his best, but could only consume about 2/3 of it. He said it was amazing, especially when paired with their delicious house made hot sauce. Two of us got two different bennie breakfasts, and raved about the hollandaise, the stretched "biscuits" & the fried chicken. Despite being smallish young ladies, they put a good dent in their meals. One of us got the outstanding corned beef hash, and thankfully generously shared with yours truly!! She could not eat even half of her meal, so I was glad to help out! :) The corned beef hash is not your standard ground-up version from a can. It is house made, with larger bits of potato, corned beef, onions & peppers. They get a perfect scald on it & serve it up with eggs & thick sliced perfectly toasted/buttered toast. My picky husband got the chorizo scramble with a side of fruit & really enjoyed it. I got the fantastic avocado toast with a side of potatoes. Everything was perfect... the thick slices of toasted wheat bread adorned with melted cheese then topped with very fresh & perfectly ripe avocado slices. I didn't prefer their scrambled eggs & should have gotten them fried instead, but it was still perfectly good, especially when dipped in their hot sauce. Thankfully my husband shared some of his fresh fruit, which was ripe & good. I dipped the pineapple into that hot sauce, which was delicious together. The place is very clean, including the bathrooms. The clientele were a menagerie from various demographics...retirees, blue collar workers, bikers, vacationers; everyone was pleasant & seemed to be enjoying their meals. This was one of the better meals we had during our trip, and definitely the best breakfast by far. It's so close to the airport, too. I'm so glad we got up early enough to be able to fit in a stop here before catching our flight home.

Seriously, the best ribs and Punta Gorda maybe even in SWF. Restaurants very clean good location if…read moreyou live in Punta Gorda if not, we'll worth the drive. The Gouda macaroni and cheese is very cheesy and amazing. The cornbread is like cake. We had great service. She was very attentive and never did we have to look for her. She was always right there. Well, absolutely be back highly highly highly recommend

Jays Smokin BBQ…read more Atmosphere and Service I stopped by for barbecue on Thursday afternoon. The restaurant was neat and clean, with a few guests seated at the bar. The bartender Bryanna provided attentive service, quickly bringing me a cold beer and sending my order to the kitchen. What I Ordered The Smashed Spud: A buttered russet potato topped with chopped brisket, beer cheese, barbecue sauce, and freshly chopped scallions. Final Impression & Rating My order arrived quickly and filled the entire plate. Every component was very good, but the brisket was the standout--tender, flavorful, and memorable. I would gladly order the Smashed Spud again. I believe Jay's Smokin BBQ is a true hidden gem--one worth discovering before the secret gets out. Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Gulf Coast Terry

The food is always fresh and delicious! Great friendly staff, too. Plenty of parking all around…read moregreat place!

Had lunch w a colleague We both got Greek salads, no…read moreprotein. Big salads with the standard ingredients for a Greek salad. Too few olives. They were okay. Others were busy ordering burgers, gyros and assorted platters. Good portions.

It was a great breakfast. Everybody was friendly and polite. Fantastic experience. It has a…read morediner decor and was very nice. Lots of sunlight.

My mother and I stopped by Family Grill restaurant in Punta Gorda, Florida and from the moment we…read morewalked in, we were greeted by a very friendly hostess who immediately made us feel welcome. Our waitress, Rhonda was just as friendly and attentive, and honestly, I can't say enough about how welcoming everyone was. My mother and I both felt comfortable and taken care of, which really made the experience enjoyable. We both ordered the biscuits and gravy with a side of breakfast potatoes. The biscuits and gravy were very good, and I especially liked that they toast the biscuit before putting the gravy on top. The sausage gravy had nice-sized chunks of sausage rather than tiny crumbles that you can barely tell are sausage, which I really enjoyed. My only complaint was that the gravy was a little too peppery for my taste and I love pepper. The breakfast potatoes were delicious, although they were a little too salty for me. The price of the biscuits and gravy was reasonable and pretty much what I expected, but some of the other menu items seemed a little on the expensive side for a basic breakfast restaurant. The restaurant itself is definitely a basic, no-frills kind of place, and there are a few things that could use some attention. The bathroom, in particular, needs a good deep cleaning and probably a fresh coat of paint. The toilet was clean, but the walls and overall bathroom area looked like they needed some serious scrubbing and TLC. That said, I would definitely go back. The food was good, the service was wonderful, and the welcoming atmosphere really stood out to me. It's also convenient to where my mother lives, which is a big plus. Sometimes a friendly staff and a place that makes you feel welcome go a long way, and Family Grill definitely did that for us.

Such a cute spot. I ordered the Florentine Benedict & a latte and it was delicious! Very reasonably…read morepriced and such a cute eclectic vibe on the inside. The staff were so friendly and personable. I'll be back to grab a peanut butter cookie next time I'm in town!

Stopped in for breakfast and enjoyed our experience. We were sat immediately and our drinks arrived…read moreshortly after that. The menu had more options than I expected and the food arrived quickly and everything was correct. The burrito was a decent size and everything seemed fresh. The hashbrowns were on the crispy side, which I prefer! The toast was a little too crispy for me and I wish they rolled butter on them like traditional diners. The staff were very friendly and took great care of us. The dining room was very clean but tables are pretty close together, which can be uncomfortable with strangers.

Excellent Italian pastries, very fresh, most and delicious. As a nyc raised Italian, this is ad…read moregood as it gets

I tell them every single time exactly how to make my coffee. Every single time they choose to…read moreIGNORE what I ordered and do what they please. The girls are rude when they are corrected and instead of fixing something for someone that tips 100%+ EVERYTIME i come in, they choose to be ignorant.

Great food and great ambiance. Grouper is one of my fav fish and it was even better beer battered &…read morefried; sooo good! Our server was a really sweet young man and he was very attentive. Overall, great spot, great food and great drinks

How often do you sit at a bar to eat because the restaurant is full and there are no tables…read moreavailable? Sure, so you sit at the bar as a second choice and end up leaving g frustrated because the service was sub par, you feel like an after thought. Not this place. Excellent service, beautiful craft cocktails, beyond wonderful food. And the kicker? The OWNER recognized that we were new faces and came over to welcome us and have a short conversation. He even paid for a round of drinks. Are you serious? This place is great.

Went there a few days ago because the reviews were five stars however I hate to say it, but I kinda…read moredon't see how. I'm not sure what the other reviewers had for breakfast but it looked nothing like what we got. The place was completely empty. We were the only two in this great big room surrounded by pictures and memorabilia. We wanted to love it, but sorry it just didn't work out. Sometimes places like this surprise you so we both thought let's give it a shot.. I got waffles, my husband got pancakes. Cantaloupe was good. Pancakes were dry. Sausage was undercooked and very salty. it was also rather pricey for what we got. But hey, I hear they have great burgers. Maybe they'd be a good carryout for lunch. The gentleman who served us and cooked our food was very kind and I wish them the very best.

Had burgers here on Saturday. We were the only 2 in the place. Gentleman working was very nice…read moreand took good care of us. The burgers were good, cooked the way we asked. Lots of flavor and juice. Just wish place was closer for us.

We wanted to grab breakfast on Tuesday morning before we left Punta Gorda and I'm glad we always…read morelook for local places to check out. This place was great. The service was top notch and the food was excellent. The decor is Detroit Lions themed. My wife and I split the Everything Omelet, Grits, English Muffin and a half order of Big Daddy's Sausage Gravy & Biscuits. This was perfect for both of us. Their servings are plentiful. Prices are very reasonable.

This place is great and a not so hidden gem as the locals and tourists alike have helped me find…read morethis business through awesome reviews. We came for a midday brunch and it was packed. The staff is great though and the kitchen moves fast so people are in and out, we only waited 10 min. The food is amazing and worth the price, you get so much for your moneys worth. The inside was bustling and felt just like a busy dinner would feel. We want to come back and try some more, this is def a cheat day meal type of restaurant although I did see a section in their menu with healthy offerings.