This is definitely one of the most popular spots on the island!! It's a perfect lunch spot on the…read morebeach. We enjoyed lunch and drinks after getting to the area before being able to check in to the hotel. Obviously everyone was trying to get there around noon on a Saturday, but we only had a 15 min wait to sit outside. The vibe was so nice, and the food was exactly what we wanted with a great view! Totally should get there

This is my number one vacation spot that I have to come to every year! I love the seafood strudel!!…read moreThere isn't a bad thing on the menu! The service is fast and the waitresses are nice. They offer complimentary valet parking at the restaurant, it backs right up to the beach. Super beautiful and the menu is unmatched. You get what you pay for, it's absolutely delicious!!

A MUST when I'm in Punta Gorda!…read more My friend moved to Punta Gorda a couple of years ago. I've visited her 3 times, and we make sure to come here every time I'm in town. The bar/restaurant is located right on the water with great views! The parking lot is also the same lot used by the adjacent hotel, so it can sometimes be hard to find a park, depending on the day and time. It's a mixture of great outdoor spaces as well as covered spaces. There's also a private event space that's really nice as well. I've been at night as well as during the day and have enjoyed every experience. The staff is friendly and great! I even fell, I mean face-planted, one evening, and the staff made sure to check on me and see if I needed medical attention. The menu is pretty straightforward, and the bar is your basic bar. They have a drink menu, but a full bar as well. Everything is also well-priced. I haven't ordered food, so I can't give a review of the food. I will definitely be back on my next visit to PG!

Last time I ate there I paid $25 for "VIP" seating in front of the stage. I got there at 6:30, an…read morehour before the show started and the two waitresses blew me off completely. I had to go to the bar to order food and drinks. Well ... I made the mistake of waiting a half hour before going to the bar and instead of being completely dead with no wait the kitchen was slammed by the time they got my order. I didn't get my food until I complained to the manager 2 hours later and the burger was a hockey puck because it had been sitting under the heat lamp for WAY too long plus it had more salt than ketchup on it. The manager tried making excuses until I told him, "If your waitresses would gave done their jobs two hours ago we wouldn't be having this conversation." I have gone back since then, but I stopped buying the VIP tickets and I stopped eating food there. I just enjoy the music and buy a drink or two. They've easily lost $500 from me because the manager didn't say, "I'm sorry" and make sure that I got a hot, fresh meal that was cooked correctly that night. The location is beautiful. The management is second rate at best.

Quaint , cozy, but not too quiet atmosphere. Patrons are made to feel comfortable …read more Amazing chef! Incredible pairings of foods -so fresh, full of flavor- every bite complimenting the next- right from the start- appetizers- soups- salads - main courses to desserts- we've had it- and all beautifully plated - at every visit! Never disappointed- knowledgeable friendly, sincere staff- take their suggestions! You won't be sorry!!

The flavors, presentation, and creativity of this place is amazing! We also found the service…read moreexcellent and enjoyed the atmosphere. The new summer menu has a variety of great choices, wine pairing suggestions for every dish, and great variety. Portions were generous and perfectly prepared. I really appreciated the thorough answer to my questions about gluten free choices and was delighted to discover I had so many, including desserts! There was zero sacrifice in taste and we can't wait to come back!

This is old school elegant. Raton furniture. Great lighting. Relaxing music. Cozy with board games…read moreand a tele for sports. The barkeep was dressed in vest and whites. Nice touch and was very friendly and efficient. Music was relaxing. Great drink selection. Oh and the patio was really cool too. Stop here for a relaxing drink and conversation.

Love it. Fantastic bar and bartenders. Highly recommend this spot. Great espresso marriniread more

Alligator bites were not good, too chewy. Nachos great like always. Fries are delicious. Got the…read moreburger with the cheese curds and cranberry sauce and it was really good. Same with the coconut shrimp, yummy. One thing I hate it just that they never pick up any dirty plates, empty cups, dirty napkins. It's so hard to eat with 500 things on the table. It's like this every time.

Canned ingredients for nachos Seated directly adjacent to…read moreexhaust pipes from motor cycles Service was meh

I believe the best food can be found in hidden gems like this! The reviews convinced me to give…read morethem a try. It's TRUE that the Backyard Bar & Grill is located next to Skips Marina. There are only 6 parking spots, lol, that go in one direction., so when you leave you have to back out. It's a pickle! I'm not sure where you park when this area is full. Cute, cozy, friendly spot full of locals relaxing and having drinks. I asked, wheres the grilled burgers? The lady replied, we haven't served burgers in weeks. However, you can buy a hot dog from their rotisserie. No thank you, this is not what I expected. They are Backyard Bar minus the Grill part. FIVE STARS because they are doing great as a local bar. I'm writing this review to update previous reviews ... and give you a heads up.

Lovely little hidden gem on Placida. No food yet but we were told they will have it in a couple of…read moreweeks. We each had a beer and enjoyed the view on a perfect day. We will be back.

Service and food was excellent. We eat in the enclosed patio overlooking the water. It does get a…read morebit noisy, but we like the view.

Great place to eat, great service, and great food. There was not a long wait and got seated quickly.read more