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.

To wrap up our Father's Day getaway, the wife once again reminded me why she's the CEO of vacation…read moreplanning. She found Leroy's Southern Kitchen & Bar in Punta Gorda, and let me tell you this place isn't a restaurant it's a whole Saturday night experience! I walked in thinking there had to be a festival, birthday party, or somebody famous in town. Nope! That's just how they roll every Saturday. Live music, people dancing, everyone smiling I started wondering if they slipped happiness into the sweet tea. Now the wife ordered the Nevermind Pressed Burger with extra cheese and black coffee steak sauce. NEVERMIND?? More like Never mind my diet! One bite then another then another and suddenly her plate looked like the dishwasher had already been there. The burger was cooked perfectly, juicy, cheesy, and that steak sauce should be illegal in at least 12 states. Meanwhile, I ordered the 10 oz. Skirt Steak with jasmine rice, carrots, green onions, and their house made Asian marinade. Listen whoever made that sauce I need the recipe, your autograph, and your retirement plan. I was this close to asking for a to go cup so I could pour it on my cereal tomorrow morning. Mama mia that steak disappeared faster than my paycheck after my wife says, Let's just stop at one more store. Then dessert happened. We saw our neighbors order the homemade Banana Nilla Pudding special. My wife looked at me with that look that says, We're getting one. Fellas you already know that's not a suggestion. Well she got one. I got exactly three bites. THREE! ‍ By the time I looked back, the jar was cleaner than the windows at a car wash. Dear Lord now I understand why my doctor keeps telling me to watch my sugar. That pudding almost had me scheduling my next A1C appointment from the table. The live band had me singing songs from back in the day don't ask which ones. Some of y'all are detectives and I'm not giving away my age! And a huge shout-out to Athena! She knew that menu like she wrote it herself. Friendly, funny, attentive she made us feel like regulars even though it was our first visit. So thank you, Uncle Leroy! Between the food, the music, the atmosphere, and my wife stealing 97% of the dessert, this was the perfect way to end an unforgettable Father's Day getaway. Five stars. Come hungry leave happy and if you order the Banana Nilla Pudding, order TWO. One for your wife and one that you hide under the table. Trust me.

When in Punta Gorda we always come here. I love the chopped salad & add a blackened chicken breast,…read morebest chicken I've ever had, the buttermilk dressing is homemade & the croutons are made from cornbread. We are also trying the pulled pork sandwich which we've never had. Service is always great, they get busy & I believe they take reservations. Very casual place, a Tshirt is ok attire. Big draft beer selection also. The side of cornbread is a must to get. Going to get a banana pudding to go today!

August 2026 ~ Loved this restaurant! Staff- Super nice so…read morefriendly. Food- My burger was cooked to perfection and loved my dessert (see photo) Ambiance- Big space, clean and not too noisy at all. We there on a Tuesday so Fridays & weekends might be a little more lively. This place is great, go for some good food.

Love the updates to the outdoor area! They also updated the menu to include discount drink options…read moreas well as more premium selections. Its become a favorite local bar due to the chill atmosphere. There's always great music, awesome drink variety, and its dog friendly. Outside has a large covered area, rolling fan/ac units, dog bowls and doggie waste station. Be sure to follow them on social media to see off-menu drinks and events.

This is a such a great spot to get a cocktail. They have a rooftop bar with lots of seating…read moreoptions. I've never eaten there but the menu looks good. Of course I've had a rum bucket :) and many other drinks. Everything is good. Gorgeous views of the sunset. Tables gave umbrellas and patio heaters are available as needed. One time there was live music. Not sure how often they have that. Parking is free behind the hotel. Take the elevator up to the rooftop. Bathrooms just outside the elevator before you go outside.

My husband stopped by here for a drink and we're hoping for dinner but there was an event that…read morereserved the majority of the rooftop and it was super hot everywhere else. The service was really friendly so I'll give it that but the drinks weren't that good. The view was nice so we would have like to stay for a meal but couldn't handle the sun. Would love to try it some other time though

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.

Looking for brunch on our way out of Punta Gorda. This came up with good review. Seems like a great…read morelocal spot. Friendly folks and seat yourself. Lots of standard diner fair in the menu. Hard to decide between breakfast or lunch but I was craving a burger. Cheeseburger it is!! It was ok. It appeared to be a frozen Patti. Cooked ok but nothing special. Deb had the chicken salad sandwich with a side of tomato bisque. Just ok as well. People were very friendly and a lot of locals. People were being called by first names. Vibe was nice but don't think we would come back out here.

Friends rave about this place. I finally had a chance to go. I called because open table has zero…read moreavailability. The hostess answered and she told me I could have a table for one at 7:15! Ok! I got dressed up and walked over there. My table was ready on time; it was in the lounge area of the restaurant. They offered me the table or said I could sit at the bar. I opted to sit at the bar. The bar was almost full but people were leaving. Apparently people eat early there. The bartender was swamped but smiled and got me a glass of water. Soon I had menus. I like that they have a regular menu as well as a specials menu, including the usual cocktails and some special cocktails. I ordered the conquest, which seemed like a twist on an old fashioned. They offered bread or focaccia bread, I declined. And heads up- bread service is not included. It's an up charge. Normally I don't care but I was having dessert, not bread. I had the halibut special. It was phenomenal. One of the guys from the kitchen dropped it off and asked if I needed anything'- I replied salt. I find that I need salt often at restaurants. They brought the salt out real fast! I had a bite and determined it didn't need any more salt- it was perfectly salted! Woohoo! Fantastic. I ate my whole dish and then I savored my cocktail. The bartender wasn't much for conversation , as she was very busy, alone, covering the entire bar and drinks for the whole restaurant. She did invite me to try dessert, and mentioned a coconut cream cake that was not on the menu. I agreed to it and it was heavenly. Seemed like cheesecake icing with fluffy layers of cake and subtle coconut flakes throughout. The chocolate ice cream was weird at first but then I realized it's like almond joy/ mounds - coconut and chocolate are often paired. The espresso crumble gave it a nice crunch and there was caramel all over the plate. Wow! I took the majority of the cake home. It was a large portion and indulgent. I paid my tab and finished my drink. I was not rushed. I would go back again. It's a bit pricey. The fish special was $58. The cocktail was $17 and the dessert was $16. So one person, who did not add on the bread service, was $91. It's expensive. I would emphasize you can probably get a seat at the bar if you can't get a reservation. Also- the entrance is hard to find. It's in the parking lot and not facing the main road. I got a little lost walking there. The signage is poor. I can't imagine going there the first time in the dark. So give yourself a couple extra minutes if it's your first time going there.

Wednesday CCGF LUNCH THE PERFECT CAPER…read more The Perfect Caper was more than perfect! We were over 30 ladies and our servers Zak & Tabby were superb in getting everything our ladies desired for lunch! We celebrated Mel o dy's March birthday ! And we had a few new comers join us. There was 3 booths and two large tables, and everyone was comfortable, and the conversations commenced. It is always a special place for our Charlotte County Girlfriends, Wednesday group. Food, ambiance and atmosphere top notch! We will be back for lunch, again very soon!

Enjoyed a wonderful meal here while visiting Punta Gorda. The restaurant came highly recommended by…read morethe front desk staff at my hotel. I'm so glad that I took their suggestion. My dinner was excellent. The food was great, the service was wonderful and the atmosphere of the restaurant was lively. I enjoyed a really nice meal without breaking the bank.

Solid 4 stars for food and service in the downtown Punta Gorda. The parking is free street side and…read morea huge free public parking with a short walk. Many restaurants in this area open from 4 PM to 9 PM. F M Don's is one of the exceptions. Four of us stopped by to have lunch. There are many outside surrounding this corner location, but we opted to have the inside tables to avoid the Floridian Sun! This is a weekday and off season; the place is not full! The staff is super friendly, and ambiance is clean and pleasant. There are pictures on wall displaying the old Punta Gorda buildings, and harbor. They have a good selection of wine available. We ordered a Cuban sandwich, Crunchy Cod Po Boy, Roast Beef Hoagie with cheese and a PEI Mussels Provencal. The Cuban sandwich, Cod Po Boy and Roast Beef Hoagie were fine. The side order of potato salad has a little too much vinegar. The star today is the PEI mussels Provencal. The PEI mussels are not huge, but they were well prepared with garlic, capers, herbs and white wine. My other favorite lunch dish is their Fisherman's Chowder. We finished our meal with Peanut Butter cheese cake and a key lime pie. They were delicious! Another fine meal at F M Don's!

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, CHARLOTTE COUNTY GIRLFRIENDS' had a FATHER's celebration brunch at…read moreWinesett House in Punta Gorda on Marion Street. The Winesett House is decorum and ambiance above all. Once you enter you are immediately taken to an English Fine Dining Establishment. We started with refreshments at the bar, with delicious Bloody Mary's, fine Wines of all sorts, Martinis, etc Then we went into the private dining room off the front of the entrance. Comfortable, well place tables, with enough room for our guest to mingle between tables. The staff is superb, the starters, appetizers are enticing, and the entrees are a wide range of variety from salmon to chicken with waffles, glorious fresh salads, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, steaks. All very well prepared to your desire. This event was our second celebration at Winesett House, always we are extremely pleased. We will return definitely for another future occasion.

We went here on Easter with 4:15 reservations. ( note to self they don't seat you until your set…read moretime). Kendall was our server and she was awesome, very friendly and attentive. I asked if I could order the short ribs without the shrimp and was told that they would and they double up on the other protein all the time. So I got the short ribs and a standard salad, the wife got the crostini's with goat cheese and scallops. All of the food was excellent, we had enough to take home for another meal. Ambiance was down home worm feeling and I will definitely go back for those special days. Our bill was $109.00 plus tax and tip for two people with one alcoholic beverage.

Since they reopened after Hurricane Milton this place has really gotten good. They have a nice wine…read moremenu and unique drinks. I had a beet salad with arugula that was very good. A friend had lobster ravioli and it was excellent. Crab gratin was wonderful. For an appetizer we shared oysters Rockefeller which was unusually special and a little pricey.I had Parmesan Risotto and it was so creamy it could pass for rice pudding. Angela restaurant

I think this place would be great to pop into for a cocktail. However, won't return for a meal. The…read morefood was okay, but nothing special. Do appreciate all the gf options! Service was pleasant but very slow. Had lobster grilled cheese, shrimp bowl, and ahi tuna wrap (without the wrap so it looks like a salad). Would not recommend the lobster grilled cheese & fries - meh. The others were okay, but I wouldn't go back to order either. On a positive, the restaurant feels more upscale than the others around it and the view of the water is nice. There's a large bar and tables out by the water. It's upstairs with access via stairs or elevator.

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.

Just started with a bloody Mary and the cinnamon roll doughnut, both fire! Waiting for our…read morebreakfast. Staff is welcoming and fantastic. Biscuits and gravy benny was amazing, get extras in your potatoes like onions and peppers. Ruben was delicious, fries were a little plain but still crispy and tasty. Breakfast burrito was gigantic. Homemade hot sauce is a must. FK (Foster kids) has a great mission to donate to foster care and feed everyone. Best breakfast I've had in a long time by far. The decor is pretty cool artwork and even though the outside looks slightly rough the inside is recently updated and super nice.